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9+ min ago (245+ words) More than 80 million Americans braved long lines and crowds and, in some cases, nightmarish traffic to get in on Black Friday sales. Thom Jensen reports. Turnout at Bay Area malls were mixed, but one, in the east bay, was jam-packed all day long. Even into the night, shoppers were still trying to get into stores at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore for Black Friday deals. Some shoppers said it took them more than two hours to get into the mall from their homes, just a couple of miles away. The roadway and foot traffic was heavy in Livermore, but not as bad as previous years in Palo Alto where shoppers were out early looking for door buster deals at the Stanford Mall. "The deals are great, but they're definitely pricier than what we were dealing with," said Mitch…...

11+ min ago (326+ words) The San Francisco 49ers take on the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. PT. The 49ers are coming off a Monday Night Football win at home over the Carolina Panthers, overcoming three first-half interceptions thrown by Brock Purdy. Ji'Ayir Brown intercepted two passes as the Niners defense dominated. The Browns beat the Raiders in Las Vegas last week in quarterback Shedeur Sanders' first NFL start. How to watch on local TV CBS is broadcasting the game in California; in the Bay Area, tune in to KPIX-TV (channel 5) with an antenna or a cable TV provider. DirecTV Stream includes CBS in its local channel lineup. Subscriptions currently start at $49.99 per month for the first month. FuboTV offers a free trial and $10 off the first month; after that, it is $55.99 per month. Hulu+Live TV is a premium…...

36+ min ago (435+ words) Top administrators across the California State University system will receive more than half a million dollars in pay raises in what trustees said is an effort to improve recruiting for executive-level candidates " but the policy change sparked outrage from faculty and staff who said it comes as they face "tsunamis" of layoffs. But the policy change quickly sparked outrage across the state. Faculty and staff in the CSU system condemned the change, arguing it comes amid widespread layoffs, tuition increases and a staggering $2.3 billion budget shortfall. The system's faculty union contended that most of the new compensation policy's funds come directly from state funding and tuition dollars. California Faculty Association president Margarita Berta-vila likened the pay boost to "(President Donald) Trump's construction of a new ballroom while working people were unable to provide for their families during the shutdown" at…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (346+ words) TODAY'S WORD " CALCULATED (KAL-kyoo-late-ed: Planned or contrived to accomplish a purpose.) Average mark 39 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 51 or more words in CALCULATED? The list will be published Monday. YESTERDAY'S WORD " IMPORTS: import impost miso mist moist most port posit post prim primo prism prom prosit prost omit [] TODAY'S WORD " CALCULATED (KAL-kyoo-late-ed: Planned or contrived to accomplish a purpose.) Average mark 39 words Time limit 60 minutes YESTERDAY'S WORD " IMPORTS: import impost miso mist moist most port posit post prim primo prism prom prosit prost omit riot romp roti topi trim trio trip tromp sort spit sport spot sprit stir stomp stop storm strip strop To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last! RULES OF THE GAME: 1. Words must be of four or more letters. 2. Words that acquire four letters by…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (765+ words) San Francisco is a colourful city, exemplified by the rainbow streets of the Castro, the multi-coloured wooden Victorian houses, the dayglo green Parrots of Telegraph Hill. The colour of the Castro was recently added to in the form of another bronze plaque in the rainbow honour walk. Roger Casement, Irish rebel, diplomat and human rights activist is now immortalised in the pavement alongside such LGBTQ+ heroic figures as Alan Turing, Oscar Wilde, Josephine Baker and Tennessee Williams. The great, the good, the politicians and the gays were all there for the unveiling of the plaque. Irish government minister Neale Richmond just happened to be in town and was clearly delighted to attend in blazing autumn sunshine, beaming to all assembled. Drag queen and president of the San Francisco Rainbow Honour Walk, Donna Sachet, hobnobbed with the politicians and the crowd,…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (703+ words) Finding gifts that your family and friends will love can be stressful, but if you have limited funds, it is even more of a challenge. When you have a strict budget, you often have to be a little more thoughtful and creative with your gift-giving. If you're feeling stressed about holiday shopping this year, we can help. Whether you're shopping for a friend who enjoys'trying new beauty products, a cousin who loves music or a sibling who needs help staying organized, check out our list of the best gifts under $50 to help you finish your shopping in no time. Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag This convenient belt bag makes it easy to carry all your essentials. It is large enough to hold your phone, wallet and keys, but it is also lightweight and adjustable, making it comfortable to wear at your…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago (170+ words) No. 2 Serra 28, No. 3 Los Gatos 21 No. 2 Pittsburg 42, No. 3 Cardinal Newman 17 No. 2 Monte Vista 24, No. 4 Clayton Valley Charter 10 No. 3 El Cerrito 32, No. 5 Ukiah 21 No. 1 Middletown 37, No. 2 Piedmont 23 No. 2 Sacred Heart Cathedral (6-6) vs. No. 1 St. Ignatius (6-6) at San Jose City College, Saturday, 1 p.m. No. 8 San Mateo (9-3) vs. No. 3 Menlo-Atherton (6-6) at MacDonald HS, Saturday, 7 p.m. No. 3 Lincoln-San Jose (9-3) vs. No. 1 Branham (7-5) at San Jose City College, Saturday, 7 p.m. No. 2 Sobrato (8-4) vs. No. 1 Piedmont Hills (9-3) at MacDonald HS, Saturday, 1 p.m. No. 3 Miramonte (7-5) vs. No. 1 Hayward (9-3) at Moreau Catholic HS, Saturday, 7 p.m. No. 4 Fortuna (8-4) vs. No. 3 Bishop O'Dowd (8-4) at Moreau Catholic HS, Saturday, 2 p.m....

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (819+ words) Dear Eric: My parents immigrated after World War II, arriving with $20 and a lot of determination. They worked hard, built a home and a successful business, and raised five kids who all went to college and had many more opportunities than they did. Both passed away a few years ago, and I miss them dearly. One of my brothers has a longtime partner who knew them both and persists in making fun of their frugal habits and mocks their accented-but-fluent English at family gatherings. We only get together a couple times a year. My brother and other siblings say nothing, and I have been turning away to avoid a confrontation with a person I rarely see. But it is not funny and very hurtful to me. I am finding it harder to keep silent. Should I confront her the next time…...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago (522+ words) DEAR HARRIETTE: I have twin sons who are in college at different schools. They are good kids but a bit young for their age. I don't think either of them has ever dated. I have always taught them that they should have enough money to take a woman out on a date, and right now they aren't working. I offered to give them some cash to help them in case they do want to take someone on a date, but so far neither has taken me up on it. Have I done something wrong as a mother? Why are they so delayed? DEAR ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: Everyone matures at their own pace. There is nothing you can do to quicken it, nor should you try. Give your sons space to get their education and build their lives. You can encourage them…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (543+ words) DEAR MISS MANNERS: My signature perfume is a well-known " and expensive " classic scent. For my last birthday I received not one, but two generous gifts of this perfume: one from a dear lifetime friend and another from a beloved cousin. Both live a long distance from me; we rarely meet face to face. The problem is, both were knockoffs. I know this scent well, and the fake bottles were easy to detect. Both generous gift givers bought the perfume online. Both are financially comfortable and would never knowingly purchase knockoff anything. The perfume is nice, but not the real deal. I use it to refresh closets and clothing drawers. Do I tell them it's fake? Their generosity is endearing. I certainly don't want to embarrass them, but I also don't want them to be duped. I'm losing sleep over this…...