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17+ min ago (221+ words) SAN MATEO " A retail heist on Thanksgiving eve ended in four suspects spending the holiday in jail after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in clothing from the Hillsdale Shopping Center. According to the San Mateo police, the suspects " one 19-year-old and three juveniles who live in Oakland " stole about $6,000 worth of Lululemon clothing from the mall at around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. They then drove off with the stolen goods, but police tracked their vehicle to Oakland where all four suspects were detained and the stolen merchandise was found in their vehicle. The 19-year-old, identified as Charles Gaines II, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree burglary, organized retail theft with the intent to sell the stolen goods, conspiracy to commit a crime and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, police said. He was later booked into San Mateo County jail. The…...

57+ min ago (345+ words) The Giants are making their first free-agent signing off the offseason, adding left-handed reliever Sam Hentges on a one-year, $1.4 million deal according to FanSided's Robert Murray. Hentges, 29, posted a 2.93 ERA and 2.66 FIP from 2022-24 but missed all of '25 due to multiple injuries. The left-hander underwent surgery in September 2024 to repair the capsule and labrum in his left shoulder, then also underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery this past September while rehabbing his shoulder. The combination of injuries prevented Hentges from even appearing in a rehab assignment last season, and the Guardians elected to non-tender Hentges last week. Hentges stands to bring much-needed strikeout stuff to the Giants' bullpen. The left-hander has a career strikeout rate of 25.2%, his career-high being 29.4% in 2022. Last season, San Francisco's bullpen had a strikeout rate of 21.0%, which ranked 25th in the majors. The left-hander didn't often pitch in higher…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (225+ words) By DOUG FERGUSON | Associated Press Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion and one of golf's most gregarious characters, has died, according to a longtime colleague. He was 74. A cause of death was not immediately available. Brian Naugle, the tournament director of the Insperity Invitational in Houston, said Zoeller's daughter called him Thursday with the news. Zoeller was the last player to win the Masters on his first attempt, a three-man playoff in 1979. He famously waved a white towel at Winged Foot in 1984 when he thought Greg Norman had beat him, only to defeat Norman in an 18-hole playoff the next day. The last decade of his career was tainted by a comment he made publicly at the 1997 Masters. He smiled and snapped his fingers, and as he was walking away he turned and said, "Or collard greens or whatever the…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (503+ words) Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing the Trump administration to halt plans to divert billions of dollars in homelessness funding away from permanent housing, a move state officials warn could push tens of thousands of formerly homeless Californians back to the street. The administration is seeking to redirect the funds toward shorter-term housing and outreach efforts, prioritizing programs that impose work requirements, mandate addiction or mental health treatment and help police close encampments. California officials estimate the shift could mean a loss of $250 million to $300 million in grant money this year for local homeless housing sites and rental assistance programs statewide. "While Donald Trump is busy hosting parties and showing off his gold-plated decor, Americans are worried about groceries, rent, and basic stability," Newsom said in a statement this week. "Most families can't fall back on inherited wealth or walk away…...

2+ hour ago (337+ words) Steph Curry's thigh injury is not expected to be a long-term issue, according to a report Thursday morning. Curry was limping throughout the fourth quarter of the Warriors' 104-100 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday night and eventually went to the locker room in the game's final minute with Golden State trailing by five points. The Warriors expect him to miss a week or so of time, according to a report from ESPN on Thursday morning. The team has not announced any timeline for his return to play. Coach Steve Kerr said postgame that Curry, 37, would undergo an MRI on his right thigh. "When I heard it was a quad, I was actually kind of relieved," Kerr said after the loss. "Better than an ankle or a knee. So, hopefully he can recover quickly and be OK." Curry collided with Houston…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (218+ words) OAKLAND " A 36-year-old man was killed in an East Oakland shooting Wednesday night, authorities said. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was shot after getting into a dispute of some kind with another person. What the dispute was about has not been released. The shooting happened about 9:35 p.m. Wednesday in the 1700 block of 28th Avenue, in a residential neighborhood between International Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard. Officers were called after the gunfire prompted the'activation of a gunshot detection system alert. The wounded man was taken to a hospital where he died a short time later. The suspect is being sought. The killing is the 60th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. Last year at this time, police had investigated 76 homicides in the city. Police were also investigating another East Oakland shooting less than an hour earlier Wednesday that, according to…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago (1379+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " Will Richard, stuck inside his family's Georgia home as COVID spread across the country, saw a familiar face flash upon the screen during Belmont coach Casey Alexander's online recruiting pitch in 2020. Selfless. Effective. Team-oriented. And perhaps most importantly, a bonafide NBA player who was an established contributor for Richard's favorite NBA team. The message was simple. "A kid can't tell Belmont "I'm not gonna go there because I want to play in the NBA' because we can say, "Well, we've had three guys in the NBA in the last 10 years, not including Will Richard." Alexander told the Bay Area News Group last week. "That credibility piece is important to us, and something we want to take advantage of." Alexander was referencing Clark, Pacers guard Ben Sheppard and former Cavalier Dylan Windler. It was a message well-received. "Those are…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago (389+ words) Fragrant with anise and bright citrus, these crisp cookies bring the same cozy warmth as a mug of mulled wine'perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting or setting out for Santa. Whole-grain spelt flour stands in for all-purpose here, lending a subtle nuttiness that pairs beautifully with the sweet-salty crunch of the toasted almond coating. The result is a sturdy, dunk-worthy cookie that stays crisp for days. Spelt flour, a type of whole wheat flour available in most supermarkets (look for brands such as Bob's Red Mill), works as a simple 1:1 swap for all-purpose flour. If you prefer to use what you have on hand, combining equal parts all-purpose and whole-wheat flour will yield a similar texture. Once baked, the cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to one week. Yield: Makes 2 dozen " cup salted butter " cup granulated sugar " teaspoon anise…...

3+ hour, 11+ min ago (65+ words) TODAY'S WORD " SCARIER (SKARE-ee-ur: More frightening.) Average mark 19 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 26 or more words in SCARIER? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY'S WORD " MEDLAR: made male mare marl mead meal medal meld earl dale dame dare deal dear dermal dram dream lade lame lamer lard lead alder armed rale read real realm ream...

3+ hour, 17+ min ago (667+ words) Cyber Week brings big discounts on everything from dog treats to televisions, making it the perfect time to splurge on big-ticket items or stock up on home essentials. However, it's also an excellent opportunity to pick up holiday decorations. From inflatables for your front yard to garlands to drape over your mantle, you can find big sales on plenty of festive decor. Want to deck the halls on a budget? Check out our favorite Cyber Week deals on holiday decorations for this year. Balsam Hill 4.5" Pre-Lit Classic Blue Spruce Artificial Tree50% OFF This 4.5-foot artificial Christmas tree is perfect for apartments and other smaller spaces or rooms with lower ceilings. It has over 886 tree branch tips, giving it a truly realistic look.It also features 300 clear incandescent lights that easily connect through the trunk as you assemble the tree. It comes…...