San Leandro police confirm two homicides, days apart, in fitness center parking lot
One happened Sept. 14 and the other Sept. 24 in the lot at 24-Hour Fitness, police said Friday San Leandro police said on Friday that two men were fatally shot in the same fitness center parking lot about ten days apart. The men’s names, ages, and places of residence were not released. According to an…
Though overnight sprinkles may kick off weekend, Bay Area will heat up for October’s first full week
Highs of more than 90 degrees were predicted for parts of the Bay Area next week While other parts of the country were dealing with treacherous downpours and a wet first week of autumn, the Bay Area was expecting a slightly stormy, but brief, dose of rain late Friday before a predicted rise in temperature…
Editorial: Feinstein succeeded by eschewing political partisanship
Senator’s willingness to pragmatically reach across the aisle contrasted with today’s era of polarized governing In this day and age of hyperpartisanship in state and national politics, elected officials in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. should pause to consider Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s willingness to reach across the aisle pragmatically. Feinstein, the nation’s oldest senator, California’s first…
Who killed Tupac Shakur? What we know about the rapper’s murder investigation, almost 30 years later
The answer to the question “Who murdered Tupac Shakur?” has remained a mystery for nearly three decades. A law enforcement source told that an arrest has been made in Las Vegas in connection with the legendary musician’s 1996 murder. According to a source familiar with the investigation, Duane Keith Davis, aka “Keffe D,” was arrested…
Quick Fix: Chicken Alfredo an easy Italian dinner
When I think of garlicy, creamy Alfredo sauce, I recall sitting in a café in Rome, carefully spooning up every drop. It’s a traditional Italian dish with a simple preparation. For an easy Italian dinner, I decided to add chicken and basil to this classic pasta dish. To round out this quick dinner, add a…
Feinstein’s death forces tough Senate appointment on Gov. Newsom that could upend race for her seat
Newsom under pressure to quickly appoint successor Gavin Newsom has publicly expressed his dread of the decision he must make. With the death of Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest-serving senator, on Thursday night, the moment has arrived, forcing the Democratic governor to make a decision complicated by his public promises to appoint a Black woman who…
In Shawnee National Forest, a debate swirls around how to best protect trees amid climate change and wildfires
The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois is a mosaic of towering trees, lush wetlands, and commanding rock formations that provide native habitat for a diverse range of plants and animals, including 19 oak species. As wildfires rage across Canada, Hawaii, and Louisiana, the forest is also a microcosm of an emerging national debate about…
Officials agree: Use settlement funds to curb youth addiction. But the ‘how’ gets hairy
When three teenagers died of fentanyl overdoses in Larimer County, Colorado, last year, it shocked the community and “flipped families upside down,” according to Tom Gonzales, the county’s public health director. Several schools began stocking naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication. Teens were trained to use it by community organizations. However, county and school officials…
What happens when your 0% intro APR period ends?
Credit cards with 0% intro APRs can be very appealing, especially if you want to pay off old debt, fund a large purchase, or cover a few months’ worth of expenses interest-free.Credit card interest rates currently average more than 20%, so applying for a credit card with a promotional 0% interest rate could save you…
