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Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down
The governors of Arizona and Utah vowed to keep some of the most iconic parks, including Grand Canyon and Zion, open with state funding.
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Letters to the Editor: Oct. 1, 2023
Jackie Speier I urge Governor Newsom to appoint Jackie Speier to serve as U.S. Senator on an interim basis to complete Dianne Feinstein’s term. Jackie is uniquely qualified and would “hit the ground running.” She was on the staff of Congressman Ryan, shot and left for dead in Guyana and went on to serve as…
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High School football: Monterey falls from the undefeated ranks to Soquel
SOQUEL — There is no room for an off night in one of the strongest leagues in the section. An argument can be made that each game in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Gabilan Division has a postseason feel. Four quarters of football is a criteria. Monterey didn’t meet that Friday. As result, its bid…
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High School football: Nunes’ two-point conversation in OT lifts Palma past Hollister
HOLLISTER — Digesting the news from earlier in the week apparently was still settling in. Learning on Tuesday that it would have to forfeit three wins because of an ineligible player left Palma winless at the midpoint of the football season. Starring at a double-digit first half deficit Friday – and with their season perhaps…
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SF Giants start post-Gabe Kapler era on familiar note in loss to Dodgers
SAN FRANCISCO — The post-Gabe Kapler era started the same way his tenure ended: in defeat. With interim skipper Kai Correa at the helm, the Giants’ bats were bleak as ever against Dodgers starter Lance Lynn, while Los Angeles’ powerful lineup lit up San Francisco rookie starter Keaton Winn for a trio of home runs…
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Record rain in New York City generates ‘life-threatening’ flooding, overwhelming streets and subways
Flooding closed roads, disrupted subway service and flooded basements in the New York City area as “dangerous and life-threatening” rainfall overwhelmed the concrete expanse during the Friday morning commute.
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Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted in Las Vegas on murder charge
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was arrested early Friday morning, although the exact charge or charges were not immediately clear.
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Daniel Radcliffe and other ‘Harry Potter’ stars remember the ‘magnificent’ Michael Gambon
Daniel Radcliffe, the lead star of the original “Harry Potter” film franchise, is remembering his late costar Michael Gambon after Gambon died of pneumonia this week at age 82.
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After ouster of Gabe Kapler, SF Giants say they need to reset ‘standard’
SAN FRANCISCO — Under appropriately gray skies Friday afternoon, players went about their business as usual at Oracle Park. Patrick Bailey conferenced with catching coach Craig Albernaz in the outfield. Brandon Crawford prepared himself for his possible sendoff Sunday. Still, it was impossible to ignore the solemn news of the day. They played so poorly,…
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Herald Heroes: Caring for kids is a calling
“Herald Heroes” are local folks whose contributions to their community come in all forms, intentions, achievements. And all seem worthy of recognition. Yet Kelli Mullen Brown’s nomination gave readers pause when she wrote, “A child in our community is nearing the end of her life today. She has terminal cancer and is coping with complex…
