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Trump, FIFA President unveil plan to help 2026 World Cup fans get travel visas faster

As qualifying nations continue to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino met Monday at the White House, announcing a new "FIFA Pass" aimed at easing visa access for fans traveling to North America for the tournament.

November 17, 2025 1:23pm PST

OJ Simpson estate accepts Fred Goldman's $58M wrongful death claim nearly 30 years later: report

The estate executor previously vowed not to pay the Goldman family after Simpson's death in April 2024.

November 17, 2025 9:47am PST

Jets CB Kris Boyd in critical condition after Midtown NYC shooting

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot and is now in critical condition after an incident outside a club in Midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning, according to sources cited by the New York Post.

November 16, 2025 7:34pm PST

Oakland mourns John Beam: Tributes pour in for slain 'Last Chance U' coach

A growing memorial now sits near the office of Laney College athletic director and former head football coach John Beam, who was slain in a campus shooting.

November 14, 2025 6:56pm PST

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley arrested in Texas

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley was arrested Friday in Fort Bend County, Texas, according to court records.

November 14, 2025 2:45pm PST

Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot

John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.

November 13, 2025 5:26pm PST

21-year-old soccer star from Corte Madera dies of rare kidney cancer

Mia Hamant, who went on to play soccer at the University of Washington, grew up in Corte Madera and attended Redwood High School in Larkspur.

November 12, 2025 1:07pm PST

Mavs GM Nico Harrison fired after dismal start to 2025-26 season

It's official. The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison after a disappointing 3–8 start to the 2025–26 NBA season.

November 11, 2025 9:37am PST

Counting down to FIFA World Cup, Santa Clara planning activities to engage locals

In Santa Clara, they're counting down the hours until next summer's FIFA World Cup. And while the matches are still a long way off, FIFA fever is already here.

November 10, 2025 10:50pm PST

Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test

The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.

November 10, 2025 2:32pm PST

East Bay teen diagnosed with cancer now Clayton Valley High placekicker

Brady Emry was diagnosed with cancer when he was in junior high. He has been beating the disease back for years, and is now a placekicker for Clayton Valley High and headed to college in the fall.

November 10, 2025 7:57am PST