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41+ 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…...

3+ hour, 35+ 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....

3+ hour, 36+ min ago (395+ words) It comes as people anxiously await the FIFA World Cup draw on Friday. Meantime, Santa Clara is gearing up to fans from around the world. The Bay Area is expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world this summer for the FIFA World Cup. And now, there's a push to make it faster for people outside of the US to get visas so that they can come watch the matches. The Trump administration has instructed US Embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from people wishing to visit the US For the World Cup. Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor says it's important for people to be able to come and watch the games. "The World Cup is about inviting the globe to be together, to work together, to play together," Gillmor said. "It's so…...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago (607+ words) On Thursday, Derrick Lew was officially introduced to San Francisco as the city's next chief of police. Lew currently serves as a Deputy Chief with the San Francisco Police Department. Alyssa Goard reports. On Thursday, Derrick Lew was officially introduced to San Francisco as the city's next chief of police. Lew currently serves as a Deputy Chief with the San Francisco Police Department. He was selected by Mayor Daniel Lurie to take the helm of the department following months of work by the San Francisco Police Commission developing a final list of candidates for the job. Lew was born and raised in San Francisco, and city leaders note he is well-respected within the department. He will officially take over as chief on December 22. In Lew's opening remarks to the press on Thursday, he noted that the department is currently ramping…...

3+ hour, 52+ min ago (258+ words) As one of the Richmond teachers" strike comes to a close, a Thursday night meeting between the teachers union and school district did not result in an agreement between both sides, which means some teachers will be returning to the picket line Friday morning instead of their classrooms. As teachers, staff, and parents picketed outside of the Alvarado Adult School in Richmond, a meeting was taking place inside of the school between the Richmond Teachers Union and members of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Both sides are at an impasse on a new contract, with teachers calling for better pay to keep teachers from leaving the district. "I"ll tell you a story about the fourth grade class across from me, the guy is great teacher he had to leave because he couldn"t afford to raise a…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago (305+ words) Another sign that the holidays are arriving in the South Bay. Robert Handa reports. It's the most wonderful time of the year! From outdoor ice skating to holiday markets where you can buy gifts from local makers, we've compiled a list of holiday happenings all over the Bay Area to help you celebrate the holiday season. Address: 333 Post St, San Francisco, California, 94102 Time and Date: From Nov. 5 to Jan. 19, select times from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Address: Located on Stockton Street from Post to O'Farrell Time and Date: From Dec. 13 to Dec. 24, Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Thursdays though Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Address: 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605 Time and Date: Select dates from Nov. 7 to Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Address: 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113 Time and Date: Select hours through Jan. 1 Address: Filoli Historic House & Garden, 86 Ca'ada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 Time…...

4+ hour, 11+ min ago (345+ words) He may be the most recognizable voice in futbol. Soccer fan or not, you know that famous "goooooool" call from Telemundo Deportes" Andr's Cantor. He may be the most recognizable voice in futbol. Soccer fan or not, you know that famous "goooooool" call from Telemundo Deportes' Andr's Cantor. The Argentina native will be doing play-by-play for matches on both Telemundo and Peacock during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cantor had his cell phone recording during Argentina's winning penalty kick in the 2022 World Cup. The historic call got him recognized all over the world, especially in his home country. "I was walking the streets of Buenos Aires and people will go, 'Cantor, Cantor, you made us cry,'" he said. That emotion and love for futbol will be felt next June when the World Cup comes to the United States and the Bay…...

4+ hour, 51+ min ago (229+ words) The adult and child who were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash on Highway 87 in San Jose have been identified. Family members identified the victims as Ivana Balistreri and her young daughter Lilliana. "This has changed my family's life forever," Ivana's sister, Francesca Alexander, said. "We are absolutely shattered. I can't even put into words the pain that we feel in this loss." The crash, which also left at least two people injured, happened at about 10:49 a.m. Tuesday in the northbound direction of the highway near Curtner Avenue, the California Highway Patrol said. Two Tesla vehicles, a Lexus and a Toyota Sienna were involved in the crash, the CHP said. Three of those vehicles " both Teslas and the Lexus " caught fire. Ivana and Lilliana were passengers in the Lexus. Relatives have set up a GoFundMe page, but what the family wants…...

6+ hour, 7+ min ago (549+ words) Dozens of San Francisco officials and police officers stood on the steps outside the Hall of Justice on Thursday to welcome incoming police Chief Derrick Lew. "Growing up in San Francisco, I had no idea my career would lead me to this moment," Lew said in a speech with tears in his eyes. "I am sincerely and incredibly humbled to have been named your chief of police and promise to do everything in my power to do right by you." Lurie appointed Lew to the position following a six-month long, nationwide search after former Police Chief Bill Scott stepped down. In between, Paul Yep served as interim police chief. "When the mayor told me that Derrick Lew would be the new police chief, I was thrilled," Yep said in a speech. "Derrick Lew has stood out as a truly exceptional…...

7+ hour, 30+ min ago (395+ words) A local family says they are having to relive their sister's painful tragedy all over again. Damian Trujillo reports. Erik Chatman was sentenced to death for brutally murdering Rosellina Lo Bue back in 1987. His death sentence has since been reduced to life without parole. But a new hearing set for Friday could give the killer the opportunity to get out of prison altogether - and the victim's family is outraged. Chatman had his 4-year-old son with him at the murder scene, where she bled to death. Chatman was sentenced to death, but three years ago, the DA asked a judge to remove the death sentence as part of statewide judicial and prison reform efforts. Chatman was now to serve life without parole. "We always thought he would be executed, that was our intent. That was our hope. To now Segway to…...