‘Honor of a lifetime’: Longtime Valley Christian football coach Mike Machado steps down

SAN JOSE – Mike Machado, who turned Valley Christian into a football powerhouse amid its transition to the West Catholic Athletic League in the early 2000s, has stepped down as …

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Skipping Interviews at ‘Wicked: For Good’ New York Premiere

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande won’t be doing interviews at Monday night’s New York City premiere of “Wicked: For Good.” Universal reps informed members of the media just hours before …

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

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Kit Harington ‘Felt Odd’ Kissing Sophie Turner in New Movie After Playing ‘Game of Thrones’ Siblings, Jokes He Stood on an ‘Apple Box Because She’s a Foot Taller Than Me’

Kit Harington recently told E! News that kissing Sophie Turner during the filming of their new horror movie was “weird” after they spent nearly a decade playing siblings Jon Snow …

Sutter Health taking “big swing” on ultramodern Santa Clara hospital

SANTA CLARA — Sutter Health intends to build an ultramodern hospital that would sprout on a Santa Clara site that will enable the healthcare giant to deliver a widening array …

Shaquille O’Neal to Lend Boost to Warner’s ‘Dunkman’ Basketball Competition

“Inside the NBA” has migrated over to ESPN, but TNT still has a few other jobs for some of that popular studio show’s hosts. Shaquille O’Neal will serve as a …

‘Stranger Things’ bike ride will take over Melrose in LA on November 23

Los Angeles bike enthusiasts and “Stranger Things” fans will get an opportunity to take a trip to the Upside Down. Netflix and CicLAvia are partnering for Stranger Things 5 One …

CTA announces holiday train, bus schedule

CTA’s holiday train and bus are coming to town. This year’s freshly redecorated CTA holiday bus hits the road Nov. 25, traveling across 19 routes though Dec. 20. The holiday …

Brock Purdy is healthy, but 49ers lose Eddy Piñeiro and Tatum Bethune

Brock Purdy is fine, but when the 49ers take the practice field Thursday in preparation for the Carolina Panthers in Week 12, they’ll have a new place kicker and a …

Broncos stock report: Jahdae Barron emerges as Vance Joseph’s tight-end stopper

In the signature win of the Sean Payton Era in Denver, the Broncos toppled the Chiefs 22-19 on Sunday to position themselves in the driver’s seat in the AFC West. …

The 25 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies, Ranked

It’s officially Christmas movie season — in fact, at the Hallmark Channel, it begins in October. While there have been changes behind-the-scenes at the network, one thing remains the same: …

Knott’s Berry Farm adds a new Victorian Christmas tree for the holidays

Knott’s Merry Farm returns this holiday season with a new Victorian-inspired Christmas tree serving as the centerpiece of a winter wonderland filled with festive shows, live music and a nightly …

South Bay History: Battles of the bands thrived in the South Bay during the 1960s garage band era

The “battle of the bands” concept wasn’t invented during the 1960s, when hundreds of teen bands began springing up in suburban garages in the wake of the rise of surf …

Rams expecting Quentin Lake to miss time with elbow injury

In the aftermath of the Rams’ delirious win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, a heavy dose of reality was delivered on Monday as the team awaits the MRI results …