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59+ min ago (1027+ words) HONOLULU " Alongside Pearl Harbor on Sunday, long-ago Navy nurse Alice Darrow of Danville peered out to the watery spot where, amid the lethal chaos of the surprise attack 84 years earlier, a machine gun bullet struck a young sailor but didn't kill him. Instead, it sparked an epic wartime love story. At age 106, Darrow is a remarkably vibrant and engaging member of America's nearly depleted corps of World War II veterans. She came to Pearl Harbor as a VIP guest for the anniversary commemorations of Imperial Japan's Dec. 7, 1941, aerial assault on U.S. ships, aircraft, installations and personnel on Oahu. This was Darrow's second visit in just 10 weeks to the National Park Service's memorial and museum at Pearl Harbor. In September, she and her daughter and son-in-law, Danville's Becky and Ken Mitchell, stopped there on a cruise, and she donated a small but…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (360+ words) The San Jose Sharks put together one of their most complete road efforts of the season on Sunday. John Klingberg and Alexander Wennberg both scored second-period goals, Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists, and goalie Alex Nedeljkovic finished with xx saves to help the Sharks earn an impressive 4-1 win over the host Carolina Hurricanes to snap a five-game road losing streak. Celebrini, playing his 100th career NHL game, assisted on goals by Collin Graf and John Klingberg before he scored his 15th of the season on an empty-net with 1:20 left in regulation time. It was Celebrini's 12th multi-point game of the season as the Sharks earned their first win away from home since beating the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in overtime on Nov. 11. Celebrini assisted on Collin Graf's goal 33 seconds into the first period, and also worked a give-and-go with Klingberg, whose even-strength…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (103+ words) A man was arrested following a deadly shooting in Fairfield Sunday afternoon, the police department said. Authorities report they responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of Cambridge Drive at around 1:07 p.m. At the scene, police said they found a man in his 40s suffering from a gunshot wound. Officials said the suspect, who was known to the victim, had left the scene before officers arrived. The victim died from his injuries, according to authorities. Police report firefighters spotted the suspect and told police officers, who responded to the area and took the 21-year-old suspect into custody....

2+ hour, 13+ min ago (264+ words) Netflix said Friday it will acquire the studio and streaming business of Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," for $72 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the next 12 to 18 months " after Warner completes its previously-announced separation of its cable operations. Not included in the deal are networks like CNN and Discovery. Warner Bros. Discovery said in October it was open to selling all or parts of its business. Here's a look at what the two streaming services offer and what might change if the deal completes regulatory hurdles and closes. Although it is best known for its scripted TV shows and movies such as "Stranger Things," "Squid Game," "Bridgerton," and "KPop Demon Hunters," Netflix has been expanding into other arenas. It started offering a low-priced option of its service with advertising three years…...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago (41+ words) Malachi Tony #10 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates his touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug. 31, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (532+ words) Jeff Kent is heading to Cooperstown after a surprise selection via the Contemporary Era committee ballot revealed Sunday. Kent played six seasons with the Giants as part of his 17-year career, winning the National League Most Valuable Player award in 2000, making three All-Star teams in San Francisco and helping the Giants reach the 2002 World Series. Kent, a Bellflower native and former Cal star, will enter the National Baseball Hall of Fame next July 26 ahead of longtime Giants teammate Barry Bonds, who was also on the ballot but failed to receive the required 75% of votes to gain induction. "Jeff's relentless competitiveness, powerful bat, and unforgettable moments in a Giants uniform left an indelible mark on our franchise and the game itself," Giants CEO Larry Baer said in a release. "We celebrate this long-deserved honor and are grateful that his legacy will…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago (425+ words) Former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy has died, city officials announced Saturday. Cassidy, who was described as a "devoted public servant," was elected mayor in 2010 and had an "enduring commitment to the community (that) helped shape the city's civic and cultural identity," according to a statement from the city of San Leandro. Cassidy began his public service career serving on the San Leandro School Board championing "educational excellence and equity," city officials said. After his time on the school board, Cassidy was elected to the San Leandro City Council, then later served as mayor. "As mayor, he led with vision and integrity, advancing initiatives that promoted economic development, civic innovation, and community engagement," city officials said. "His guiding principles of fiscal responsibility, transparency in government, and positioning San Leandro as a "center of innovation' in the Bay Area, defined his…...

4+ hour, 43+ min ago (111+ words) SAN JOSE " Four men were shot in an incident early Sunday morning, police said. Authorities were called to a report of gunshots on the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue at 2:58 a.m., according to a social media post from the San Jose Police Department. When officers arrived on scene, they did not locate any gunshot victims, authorities said. They were later notified that four men self-transported to hospitals, where they received treatment for their injuries. Lincoln Avenue between Franquette Avenue and Curtner Avenue will be closed for a "significant" length of time, police added. Authorities ask that residents avoid the area and use alternate routes while police investigate....

5+ hour, 18+ min ago (131+ words) Four men were shot in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to the police department. Four men were shot in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to the police department. Police said they were notified just before 3 a.m. of a shooting in the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue. Upon arrival, authorities reported they did not find any victims at the scene. However, according to police, officers were notified shortly after four men self-transported to local hospitals, each suffering from various extent of gunshot wounds. The police department said Lincoln Avenue from Franquette Avenue to Curtner Avenue will be closed for a "significant amount of time," and asked residents to avoid the area and use alternate routes as the investigation continues....

5+ hour, 40+ min ago (449+ words) St. Ignatius' Samiu Langi #55 and his teammates read the CIF plaque they just won after their 17-13 victory over Monte Vista in the CIF NorCal Division 3-AA championship game at St. Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco, Calif., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Karl Mondon for the Bay Area News Group) That's a wrap for the high school football weekend. Week 15 highlights include St. Ignatius' tight win over Monte Vista, McClymonds' victory over Roseville, El Cerrito turning back Menlo-Atherton and wins by Bishop O'Dowd and Lincoln-San Jose. If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going. Here is our complete Week 15 coverage: Results: CIF regional scores, state title matchups Riordan: Crusaders sputter in second half as Folsom rallies to win Pittsburg: Central East erupts once again in rout of Pirates Serra: St. Mary's-Stockton scores…...