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1+ min ago (48+ words) The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in San Francisco hosted its 16th annual "Drag On Ice." The holiday tradition was described as full of "glitz and glam," holiday magic, and festive flair. (AP Video by Haven Daley) Drag on Ice dazzles at Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in San Francisco...

17+ min ago (342+ words) TODAY'S WORD " OBDURACY (OB-duh-ruh-see: Stubbornness.) Average mark 27 words Time limit 40 minutes Can you find 34 or more words in OBDURACY? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY'S WORD " RADIANT: radian raid rain rani rant riant riata rind adit anti aria arid darn dart data dint dirt drain drat nadir tarn tiara [] TODAY'S WORD " OBDURACY (OB-duh-ruh-see: Stubbornness.) Average mark 27 words Time limit 40 minutes Can you find 34 or more words in OBDURACY? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY'S WORD " RADIANT: radian raid rain rani rant riant riata rind adit anti aria arid darn dart data dint dirt drain drat nadir tarn tiara train triad 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 the addition of…...

51+ min ago (832+ words) Dear Eric: For years I've seen the same complaints from people who are unhappy about the gifts they receive (ugly, wrong size, wrong style, not needed, not wanted, etc.) yet cannot find a way out of this circle. For many years I was also on the receiving end of gifts that were lovingly wrapped and gifted. I understand that for many people the best part of Christmas is to send a beautifully wrapped and thoughtful gift. I've discovered that when people ask, "What do you want?" or "I need a list for you/your family," it's coming from a place of love, not to terrorize you. However, I also know that I am one of the lucky people who needs nothing and wants for nothing. My response is to request gifts of sheets, towels, blankets, cookware, dishes, suitcases, etc. and…...

55+ min ago (439+ words) California has hired Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, bringing the former Golden Bears player and assistant back as the head coach. Lupoi replaces Justin Wilcox, who was fired last month after a lopsided loss to Stanford in the Big Game. Lupoi was born and raised in the Bay Area and played defensive line at Cal from 2000-05. He then spent four years as defensive line coach for the Bears under coach Jeff Tedford before leaving to take an assistant job at Washington in 2012. Lupoi later went to Alabama where he was on Nick Saban's staff for two national championships, spent three years in the NFL and has been defensive coordinator under Dan Lanning at Oregon the past four seasons. The Ducks won the Big Ten and made it to the College Football Playoff last season and are in position for another…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (518+ words) DEAR HARRIETTE: I go to a dog park weekly, and there's one dog owner who keeps letting their dog jump all over me and my dog, even though I've repeatedly tried to set boundaries. I've politely asked them to control their dog, and I've even stepped in front of my dog to block the other dog when it gets too rough, but nothing seems to stick. Every time it happens, the dog owner laughs it off and says, "Oh, he's just excited!" or "He doesn't mean anything by it," but I feel disrespected, and my dog seems stressed by the repeated interactions. What makes it worse is that the other regulars at the park also laugh it off, so I start to feel like I'm the one overreacting. I love going to the dog park, and I enjoy socializing, but…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago (543+ words) DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am the "last hostess standing" in my family and an associated circle of older friends. Everyone else has a reason why folks cannot gather at their house. I welcome their offers to "bring something" because I cannot manage holiday meals and birthday celebrations without help. I've gotten quite good at suggesting what to bring. I have one relative who insists on doing preparation in my kitchen immediately before the meal instead of bringing a completed dish. I swear, if I asked her to bring salt, she would need 3 feet of counter space and 30 minutes to assemble an heirloom salt grinder first. She'd also need two people to assist, and she'd complain I don't have salt spoons. Is it OK to ask her to do the dishes instead? GENTLE READER: Not really. But how about drinks? Preferably…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (406+ words) North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys are the focus of a cold weather advisory issued at 1:22 a.m. on Friday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys are the focus of a cold weather advisory issued at 1:22 a.m. on Friday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA says to be ready for, "Cold conditions with temperatures of 33 to 36 degrees." "Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken," according to the NWS. "Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly to…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (550+ words) DEAR ABBY: My best friend of more than 10 years, "Ian," ghosted me! We used to talk about everything " wives, children, jobs. We spent hours together and helped each other sort out our problems. He knew more about me than my wife. With no explanation, he stopped responding to texts and messages and is ignoring my calls. I have come to terms with this and deleted him from my social media and social circles. It's been two years now. The problem is my wife. Everyone else in my family has removed him from their social circles. However, my wife maintains contact with him. As far as I knew, they were only acquaintances. They commented on each other's posts and played online games together. When Ian ghosted me, my wife asked if she should stop playing online with him. I replied, "You're…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago (352+ words) Today is Friday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2025. There are 26 days left in the year. On Dec. 5, 1952, the Great Smog of London descended on the British capital; the unusually thick fog, which contained toxic pollutants, lasted five days and was blamed for causing thousands of deaths. In 1848, in an address to Congress, President James K. Polk sparked the Gold Rush of "49 by confirming that gold had been discovered in California. In 1933, Prohibition came to an end as Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, repealing the 18th Amendment. In 1955, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merged to form the AFL-CIO under its first president, George Meany. In 1994, Republicans chose Newt Gingrich to be the first GOP speaker of the House in four decades. In 2008, O.J. Simpson was sentenced to up to 33 years in prison after…...

3+ hour, 49+ min ago (103+ words) A person is dead after a three-vehicle crash that also led to major delays eastbound I-580 in Alameda County, according to the California Highway Patrol Thursday. A close-up of a CHP vehicle A person is dead after a three-vehicle crash that also led to major delays eastbound I-580 in Alameda County, according to the California Highway Patrol Thursday. CHP said just after 6 p.m. one person died after a three-vehicle crash eastbound I-580, east of Eden Canyon Road. The left two lanes of eastbound I-580 will remain closed while authorities investigate, according to authorities....