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1+ hour, 21+ min ago (498+ words) DEAR ABBY: We have a mutual friend who's very dear to us. He's a kind-hearted and generous disabled vet who's too proud to ask for help. Unfortunately, due to his ill health and physical limitations, his home is unkempt. He lives among piles of dusty trash, empty cartons, unfinished projects, dirty clothes and even animal messes. It smells very unpleasant, especially in the heat. The last time I visited, I sat down in what I thought was a "safe" clear spot and came away smelling of cat urine. Despite our repeated offers, he declines our help to clean up. Unfortunately, it's so bad that people no longer want to visit his home. He recently volunteered to host a traditional holiday gathering for our group of friends, but if he does, I'm afraid no one will show. (I'm hesitant to eat…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (97+ words) A man died following a hit-and-run crash in San Jose Saturday, according to police. A man died following a hit-and-run crash in San Jose Saturday, according to police. San Jose police said officers responded to a report of a possible hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian in the 4900 block of McCoy Avenue at around 6:40 p.m. On scene, officers found a man with major injuries who was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities reported. Police said this is an ongoing investigation. A suspect vehicle description has not been provided....

2+ hour, 54+ min ago (1080+ words) SANTA CLARA " Ricky Pearsall was open on the crossing route. That isn't news; the 49ers' second-year wide receiver is almost always open. The problem was that Brock Purdy was busy doing a little improvisational jazz in the Niners' backfield. And Pearsall admits he rarely sees his 6-foot quarterback back there. But there was no way the receiver was missing the absolute missile coming his way. The NFL tracks nearly everything on a football field " there's seemingly a new stat every day " but the league doesn't provide data on pass velocity. So, I'll have to guess, and I'm saying Purdy broke Mach 1 with this throw. For all the hand-wringing about his turf toe and his ability to push the ball downfield, he didn't just throw this pass; he might have broken the fabric of space-time with this absolute ripper. It hit Pearsall…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago (602+ words) DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been struggling with chronic fatigue for way too long. After the pandemic, I spent about four years working strictly from home. It had its pros and cons " one of those cons being that I now struggle to maintain normal energy outside of my home. I work in person in New York City and have been getting back into the swing of public transportation, speed walking and staying awake! I guess I am no longer used to the hustle and bustle of commuting and being on high alert in heavily populated settings. I used to work for 10 hours straight while at home, but for some reason, I find myself nodding off now that I'm in the office. I don't want to come off as a bad hire or incompetent, so I need to figure this out ASAP....

3+ hour, 49+ min ago (542+ words) DEAR MISS MANNERS: I'm a dog walker and pet care provider. I'm retired, 73 years old, and I have a lot of work around the holidays. My clients give me Christmas gifts. Should I just say "thank you" when I get something I don't need, or say I'd like to regift it? This week, a client gave me a dog-walking tool that I already have. It's not too expensive " maybe $30 " and the gift bag also included treats for my dog. I already said thank you, but should I say anything else? GENTLE READER: What would you say? Something along the lines of, "I have no use for this, so I'm going to get rid of it"? Countering generosity by mentioning what a failure it was does not make anyone's Christmas merrier. Not even yours, next Christmas, when this client will have…...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago (517+ words) On Sunday at 9:57 p.m. the National Weather Service released a dense fog advisory in effect until Monday Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. for Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose. On Sunday at 9:57 p.m. the National Weather Service released a dense fog advisory in effect until Monday Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. for Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose. The NWS San Francisco CA states to prepare for, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," according to the NWS. "If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. If commuting, allow extra drive time to reach your destination safely." Fog safety: Tips from the NWS for safe travels If a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility often drops to just a quarter-mile…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago (249+ words) By Christopher Weber and Mike Balsamo | Associated Press LOS ANGELES " Homicide detectives were investigating Sunday after two people were found dead at director-actor Rob Reiner's Los Angeles home, authorities said. The Los Angeles Fire Department said it responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3:30 p.m. and found a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman dead inside. Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were investigating an "apparent homicide" at Reiner's home, said Capt. Mike Bland with the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities have not confirmed the identities of the people found dead at the residence in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood on the city's west side that's home to many celebrities. Reiner is long one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood, and his work includes some of the most memorable movies of the 1980s and '90s, including "This is Spinal Tap," "A Few Good…...

5+ hour, 46+ min ago (538+ words) North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys are included in a dense fog advisory released by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:31 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Monday Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys are included in a dense fog advisory released by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:31 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Monday Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA says to expect, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," according to the NWS. "If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you." Navigating fog: Safety tips by the NWS When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility can plummet…...

5+ hour, 59+ min ago (125+ words) A fatal crash closed lanes of Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County Sunday, the California Highway Patrol said. A fatal crash closed all lanes of Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County Sunday, the California Highway Patrol said. At around 11:19 a.m., CHP said all lanes north of Highway 17 near Vine Hill Road were closed due to a crash. Minutes later, CHP added one lane south of Highway 17 was also shut down and there was a lane open north of the highway. At around 2 p.m., CHP reported all lines on both sides of the highway were closed. They added the northbound traffic was being diverted to Granite Creek Road and the southbound traffic was being redirected to Vine Hill Road....

6+ hour, 3+ min ago (80+ words) A vehicle crashed into a cable car in San Francisco on Sunday night, according to the fire department. Vehicle crashes into cable car in San Francisco A vehicle crashed into a cable car in San Francisco on Sunday night, according to the fire department. The fire department said the crash happened in the area of California Street and Van Ness Avenue around 7:15 p.m., resulting in three minor injuries. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are...