SAN JOSE – Two men were injured in a shooting near downtown San Jose on Thursday night, authorities said. The shooting was reported about 7:40 …
Oakland: Police investigate Eastlake strong-arm robbery
OAKLAND — A midday purse-snatch robbery that ended with a victim dragged along a block of International Boulevard was under investigation, authorities said Thursday. At …
High school girls basketball: Skyline overcomes 14-point deficit to defeat Bountiful and advance to 5A quarterfinals
Typically the opening rounds of the state basketball tournament feature a fair amount of uneven matchups, but the No. 8-No. 9 game is often the …
Kiszla: How did CU Buffs celebrate biggest “W” in this season of the Rona? By giving imaginary high-fives to fans unable to attend victory against USC.
BOULDER — It had been too long. How good does it feel for the Buffaloes to go dancing again? After trouncing the 19th-ranked USC Trojans …
Bernie Sanders unveils his Plan B for a $15 minimum wage after Senate parliamentarian setback
Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough on Thursday effectively killed a Democratic push to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion …
High school boys basketball: 3A/1A Thursday roundup — top seeds Grantsville, Juab roll into 3A semifinals
3A playoffs San Juan 71, Grand 67 In a game with massive second-half momentum swings, San Juan benefitted from that last swing, overcoming a 13-point …
Hot shooting, strong defense power CU Buffs to thorough win over No. 19 USC
Tad Boyle probably would be the first person to say an NCAA Tournament bid isn’t assured until Colorado sees its name in the 68-team bracket …
High school girls basketball: No. 8 Morgan upsets No. 1 South Sevier in 3A quarterfinals
South Sevier’s Leah Torgerson, left, and Morgan’s Ruby Farley battle for a rebound Thursday evening in Richfield in the 3A state tournament quarterfinals on Feb. …
High school boys basketball: Juab soars past Richfield for 3A quarterfinal win
Juab’s Louk Stevens puts up a shot against Richfield Thursday afternoon in the 3A quarterfinals at the Sevier Valley Center on Feb. 25, 2021. | …
Analysis: Runnin’ Utes leave their defense on the road, get routed by UCLA as key homestand begins in forgettable fashion
Utah Utes center Branden Carlson (35) moves with the ball during a men’s basketball game against UCLA at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City …
Four games that stood out in PlayStation’s February State of Play
PlayStation’s February State of Play didn’t bring down the house. Fans who were expecting new details on “Horizon Forbidden West” or a new “God of …
Bill targets how police use info showing where you’ve been and what internet searches you make
A cell tower in Salt Lake City is pictured on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — A new …
While President Biden visits storm-torn Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz will be giving a speech on ‘cancel culture’ in Florida
Summary List Placement President Joe Biden heads to Texas on Friday to tour some of the hardest hit areas of the state, but while he’s …
High school girls basketball: Westlake storms into 6A quarterfinals with suffocating defensive effort against Riverton
Box Score The game hadn’t even started, and already Westlake coach Michael O’Connor was making defensive adjustments. As O’Connor watched Riverton warm up ahead of …
Facu Campazzo misses 3-pointer at the buzzer, Nuggets fall to Wizards again
For the second time in eight days, the Wizards left the Nuggets disgusted. Down two points with five seconds remaining, the Nuggets had a 3-on-1 …
3 keys in the BYU Cougars’ 79-73 win over the San Francisco Dons
Brigham Young Cougars guard Brandon Averette (4) celebrates a basket in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News It was …
Rockies expected to allow fans at Coors Field for 2021 season
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies baseball fans are expected to return to Coors Field for the 2021 season. The Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) …
What is this mystery building off I-680? And those huge parking lots off I-880? Roadshow
The unfinished Mission Hills Square project, and the concept illustration. (Google; Gadsden Growth Properties) Q: On the northbound side of Interstate 680 north of …
26 examples of Tiger Woods’ extraordinary competitiveness
Summary List Placement Tiger Woods’ future on the golf course looks to be in jeopardy following a horrific car accident. One former pro golfer who …
San Mateo: After 32 years, suspect arrested in rape, attempted murder case
SAN MATEO – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the brutal rape and attempted murder of a woman in San Mateo more than …
Review: ‘Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury’ hints at a new direction for franchise
The Wii U feels like the generation that time forgot. The console’s popularity wasn’t as explosive as its predecessor, and fans overlooked several great games …
On 2nd try, move away from signature-gathering for primary candidates gets initial Senate OK
The Utah Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News After originally rejecting bill amid fear …
A Texas judge has ruled the CDC’s eviction moratorium during the pandemic is unconstitutional
Summary List Placement A federal judge in Texas ruled that an eviction moratorium put into place by the Centers for Disease Control and supported by …
3 keys in the Utah Utes’ 76-61 loss to the UCLA Bruins
Utah Utes forward Timmy Allen (1) passes the ball away from UCLA’s guard Jules Bernard (1) during a men’s basketball game against UCLA at the …
Bay Area TV Sports: What to watch this weekend
NOTE: Due to COVID-19 cancellations or postponements, listed game times and dates may change. Saturday TV/Radio Boxing PBC: prelims 4 p.m. FS1 PBC: Dirrell vs. …
U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
WASHINGTON — The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said …
Bernie Sanders says Democrats will try to devise a backdoor to implement a $15 minimum wage after major stimulus setback
Summary List Placement Sen. Bernie Sanders said Democrats would try to devise a backdoor to implement a $15 minimum wage after a pay hike was …
Attempt to move away from signature-gathering for primary candidates fails in Utah Senate
The Utah Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah …