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26+ min ago (444+ words) Consumers interested in small luxury sport utility vehicles have it good. The segment is flush with quality choices from legacy and newer manufacturers " Audi to Volvo, BMW to Porsche. The Genesis 2026 GV70 is the South Korean manufacturer's fifth-year offering. Since 2022, the stylish SUV has firmly established itself as a top choice in the stellar group. It's handsome inside and outside, especially with its sloping roofline. It rides smoothly, particularly at highway speeds. It also features top-level technology and safety, and includes the industry's best warranty. Standard is the 2.5T, a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 300 horsepower. There's also the 3.5T twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with 375 horsepower. Both choices are offered only with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Both engines pair with well-defined trims. The 2.5T is available in four levels "Standard, Select, Advanced and Sport Prestige; The 3.5T is offered in two trims"Sport Advanced and…...

38+ min ago (284+ words) San Francisco police announced they will be increasing patrols at places of worship and Jewish events following the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia during a Hanukkah celebration. San Francisco police increase patrols at Jewish events after Australia shooting San Francisco police announced they will be increasing patrols at places of worship and Jewish events following the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia during a Hanukkah celebration. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Authorities confirmed 29 people were wounded, including two police officers. AP reports Sunday's shooting is the deadliest shooting in almost three decades in Australia, a country with strict control laws. They add the massacre follows a wave of antisemitic attacks that have roiled the country over the part year, although authorities did not suggest those and the shooting were connected. SFPD said while there is no information…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (813+ words) Follow along with live updates from the game at the bottom of this story" SANTA CLARA " Christian McCaffrey will continue his two-pronged assault on a 49ers" playoff berth as well as his quest to become the first player in NFL history to have two separate seasons of 1,000 yards rushing and receiving. McCaffrey was not among the 49ers (9-4) listed as inactive Sunday before their game against the Tennessee Titans (2-11) at Levi"s Stadium. Listed as inactive for the 49ers were wide receiver Jordan Watkins, running back Jordan James, linebacker Nick Martin, linebacker Tatum Bethune, defensive lineman Sebastian Valdez, defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu and defensive lineman Jordan Elliott. During the week of practice, McCaffrey took his usual day off on Wednesday, part of the 49ers" plan to keep him as healthy as possible through the season. He was limited on Wednesday and was listed as having…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (799+ words) SANTA CLARA " Christian McCaffrey will continue his two-pronged assault on a 49ers" playoff berth as well as his quest to become the first player in NFL history to have two separate seasons of 1,000 yards rushing and receiving. McCaffrey was not among the 49ers" (9-4) listed as inactive Sunday before their game against the Tennessee Titans (2-11) at Levi"s Stadium. Listed as inactive for the 49ers were wide receiver Jordan Watkins, running back Jordan James, linebacker Nick Martin, linebacker Tatum Bethune, defensive lineman Sebastian Valdez, defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu and defensive lineman Jordan Elliott. During the week of practice, McCaffrey took his usual day off on Wednesday, part of the 49ers plan to keep him as healthy as possible through the season. He was limited on Wednesday and was listed as having an illness. McCaffrey participated in the Friday walkthrough, which is a low-paced practiced, and…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (115+ words) Lincoln-San Jose 35," Valley Center 36 Heartbreaker, Lincoln-San Jose loses by one point in the last minutes of Friday's game against Valley Center dashing their hopes of a first state football championship in school history. St. Ignatius 42, Ventura 35 St. Ignatius is a state football champion for the first time in the San Francisco [] Heartbreaker, Lincoln-San Jose loses by one point in the last minutes of Friday's game against Valley Center dashing their hopes of a first state football championship in school history. St. Ignatius is a state football champion for the first time in the San Francisco school's history. More in High School Sports...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago (899+ words) Thiago Robinson has a gift, but he came close to never opening it. Robinson, 20, of Alameda, is neurodivergent, and until recently, things weren't going all that great for him. He wanted more than what life was offering at the moment, and that's when a lucky chance found him. While living in a homeless shelter in San Francisco, Robinson learned about a Lafayette-based organization called the Social Justice Sewing Academy, and one of their landmark efforts, the Social Connection. The Social Justice Sewing Academy is much more than sewing machines and needlework. Founded in 2017 by then 18-year-old Sara Trail, the Academy focused on spurring and nurturing activism and youth engagement through sewing projects that included making quilt blocks banners with messages such as "Stop Police Brutality." The academy has since grown beyond that and now provides free services to neurodivergent adults…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (1042+ words) Can Greg Papa go from the bubble to the booth? The Bay Area broadcast icon is hopeful of resuming his role as radio voice of the 49ers for the last two games of the regular season as he recovers from leukemia that was diagnosed in July, leaving him hospitalized for 23 days and in fear for his life. "I was yellow. My eyes were yellow, my skin was yellow," Papa said in a phone interview Thursday. "I lost 20 pounds in three days. I didn't know if I was going to live at that point." Through rounds of immunotherapy and two cycles of chemotherapy, Papa is feeling better and sees a window of opportunity to get back in the booth before undergoing a potential bone marrow transplant that, in theory, will be the final step in his recovery. "I've spoken to medical people…...

3+ hour, 27+ min ago (289+ words) With "Avatar: Fire and Ash" arriving Friday, it was a relatively quiet weekend in theaters. There were no major new releases, leaving holdovers "Zootopia 2" and "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" to duke it out for the top spot. The edge went to "Zootopia 2," which has quickly amassed $1.14 billion in global ticket sales thanks significantly to its enormous success in China. There, it's grossed $502.4 million, making "Zootopia 2" the biggest Hollywood hit in the country in years. The only other 2025 Hollywood title to surpass $1 billion worldwide was Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" ($1.04 billion). The highest grossing movie of the year, though, is the Chinese blockbuster "Ne Zha 2," which collected nearly $2 billion just in China. In its second weekend of release, the Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions sequel "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" collected $15.4 million, a brutal drop of 70% from its above-expectations debut. Still, with a domestic…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago (1019+ words) Marisa Carlini has spent her life helping others. The 64-year-old Santa Clara resident grew up with a nurse as a mom and decided to pursue the same profession. Yet, she didn't do it simply because being a nurse ran in the family, but because a compassion toward others is a big part of who she is. "I love to take care of people " to listen to people," says Carlini, gazing around her home from her wheelchair. "I never thought I would be in this position." After dealing with severe leg problems and pain for five years " and undergoing four failed surgeries to try and correct the situation " Carlini had her left leg amputated in late 2024. "The pain was gone," she remarks from the home she shares with two dogs, two birds and son Matteo. Losing her leg, however, changed pretty…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago (1132+ words) What is a Palisade? The Palisade is a midsize SUV built in the Ulsan, Korea, assembly plant and sold in North America by Hyundai. The 2026 Palisade is a midsize 3 row SUV that seats up to 8 passengers. It is the largest gas powered SUV offered by Hyundai, and is designed as a family hauler and road trip vehicle. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is a completely redesigned top of the line SUV that emphasizes luxury and modern features. The Calligraphy trim adds premium elements like Nappa leather seats, a 14 speaker Bose audio system, 3 zone climate control and various comfort and technology upgrades, such as heated and ventilated seats, a heads up display, and built-in front and rear dash cams. Some of the key features on the new 2026 Hyundai Palisade AWD Calligraphy SUV are: Drivetrain: All wheel drive (AWD) is standard equipment on the…...