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San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York walks off stage after speaking at a press conference regarding the firing of both the general manager Trent Baalke and coach Chip Kelly in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.

49ers’ fans must hope blind squirrels find 2 good nuts

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, file photo, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokees appear on display at a Fiat Chrysler dealership in Doral, Fla. On Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, the U.S. government alleged that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles failed to disclose that software in some of its pickups and SUVs with diesel engines allows them to emit more pollution than allowed under the Clean Air Act. The Environmental Protection Agency said in a statement that it issued a "notice of violation" to the company that covers about 104,000 vehicles, including the 2014 through 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram pickups, all with 3-liter diesel engines. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

Regulators say Fiat Chrysler didn’t disclose emissions software

Bre Priest gives the thumbs down while wearing a t-shirt mocking the team at San Diego Chargers headquarters after the team announced that it will move to Los Angeles, Thursday Jan. 12, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers’ move to L.A. a total disgrace

Flower tapestry at FOG Art + Design fair

All about the women at FOG Art + Design

Elderly woman knitting scarf

Knitters contemplate making political points with pink hats

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 1: Oakland Raiders fans hold signs before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Raiders’ move to Las Vegas is no sure thing

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 25: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the FedExCup and TOUR Championship trophies after his victory over Ryan Moore with a birdie on the fourth extra hole during the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 25, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Golf needs a face — how about Rory McIlroy?

Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala enjoys his 4th quarter basket during 107-95 win over Miami Heat during NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

Warriors’ Andre Iguodala hitting his stride

KFOG’s morning crew: “Irish Greg” McQuaid (left), Renee Richardson and Mike “No Name” Nelson.

52 marathons in 52 weeks for DJ Greg McQuaid

The venomous cancer of the Trump presidency

Cal football head coach Sonny Dykes talks about the death of football player Ted Agu during a news conference in Haas Pavilion on the camps of University of California at Berkeley on Friday, February 7, 2014 in Berkeley, Calif.

Here’s the real reason Cal fired Sonny Dykes

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 14: Wilbur Ross, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary, departs Trump Tower, December 14, 2016 in New York City. This is the first major meeting between President-elect Trump and technology industry leaders. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

How about Mr. My Pillow for a Cabinet appointment?

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry celebrates 4th quarter basket with Kevin Durant against Portland Trail Blazers during NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

Pressure’s on the Warriors, and that’s good

In this Nov. 14, 2016 photo, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee speaks during a meeting at City Hall in San Francisco. For nearly a decade, George Lucas has been trying to build a museum for his extensive personal art collection. San Francisco has offered Lucas the site of Treasure Island, across the Bay from the city's popular Embarcadero neighborhood. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Lucas museum: In the end, Ed Lee was no match for La-La Land

Frolicking at the beach

Drowning in documentation of the dog dilemma

San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York speaks at a press conference regarding the firing of both the general manager Trent Baalke and coach Chip Kelly in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.

Help wanted as we follow the leaders

Kevin Durant (35) and Draymond Green (23) of the Golden State Warriors are seen on court during the second quarter of their game against the Memphis Grizzles at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017.

Is trouble brewing with Golden State?

University of California head coach Sonny Dykes during a press conference at the Bay Area Football Media Day on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara.

Cal fires head coach Sonny Dykes

US President-elect Donald Trump (C) and his wife Melania' on high alert

The Trump jokes; America tries to laugh to alleviate stress

Derek Carr (4) with Jalen Richard (30) at the line of scrimmage before a play in the second quarter as the Oakland Raiders played the Indianapolis Colts at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Saturday, December 24, 2016. The Raiders won the game 33-25, but lost quarterback Derek Carr to injury.

After loss, Raiders look toward future

Antioch High School star running back Najee Harris vaults over Falcon defender Jared Rodgers, 22 as the Panthers take on Freedom High School on Fri. Oct 7, 2016, in Oakley, California.

Top recruit Najee Harris chooses Alabama

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 10: Head coach Sonny Dykes of the California Golden Bears walks the sidelines during the fourth quarter of their 30-24 loss to the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

Cal had seen enough of Sonny Dykes

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio walks the turf before the first half of an AFC Wild Card NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

End of Raiders’ season is really just the beginning

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is carted off the field after suffering a broken fibula during action in an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday December 24, 2016 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. The Raiders won 33-25.

Derek Carr says he would have played in Super Bowl

Getting ready for book retrieval mission?

Move over, Gavin Newsom, Rosey Grier is a would-be governor

Corrected Version HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 07: Jalen Richard #30 of the Oakland Raiders carries the ball during the first half of the AFC Wild Card game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 7, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Raiders’ Jalen Richard the MVP of undrafted free agents

Kevin Durant (35) and Draymond Green (23) of the Golden State Warriors are seen on court during the second quarter of their game against the Memphis Grizzles at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017.

Draymond Green makes his point, convincingly

San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York speaks at a press conference regarding the firing of both the general manager Trent Baalke and coach Chip Kelly in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.

Jed York’s problem in hiring: the interviews

In this undated handout photo is Democrat Betty Yee, a member of the Board of Equalization who is running for State Controller in the November election. Yee is being challenged by Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, a Republican. (AP Photo/Handout Photo/Betty Yee for Controller 2014 Campaign)

How low-income seniors can postpone California property tax

Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) shoots as San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol, of Spain, defend during overtime of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 114-112. (AP Photo/John Amis)

New shift in the Warriors-Cleveland dynamic

California floods, America burns, irony explodes

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Denver. The Broncos beat the Raiders 24-6. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Raiders’ Mack, Osemele named to All-Pro team