Who will replace Dianne Feinstein?
Mayors like London Breed and Karen Bass are possibilities, and even Oprah’s name has come up Dianne Feinstein died Thursday night, leaving behind not only a long legacy of public service, but also 15 months of her term. If a U.S. senator dies or resigns while in office, the governor appoints a replacement. Newsom, a…
What impact Sen. Feinstein’s death could have nationally
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to pick a replacement soon NEW YORK (AP) — The death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein leaves a vacancy in the Senate at a time when her Democrats have the smallest majority in the chamber. Feinstein, a centrist Democrat who has represented California since 1992, has been dealing with…
Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted in Las Vegas on murder charge
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) — In a long-awaited breakthrough in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries, a man who prosecutors say ordered the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested and charged with murder on Friday. Investigators have long known Duane “Keffe D” Davis as one of four suspects identified early in the investigation.…
Official statement confirming U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death
Senator Dianne Feinstein, 90, died Thursday night, according to a statement released by her chief of staff, James Sauls. It is now up to California Governor Gavin Newsom to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of her term. Feinstein was the state’s longest-serving senator and the chamber’s longest-serving woman. Here is James Sauls’…
Three reasons the Cal Bears should win – or could lose – pivotal home game vs. Arizona State
It’s early, but a win over the Sun Devils on Saturday at Memorial Stadium could go a long way in the Bears’ pursuit of becoming bowl eligible BERKELEY, CA — Coaches preach playing them one at a time, and the Cal Bears can’t afford to let this one slip away. The Bears (2-2, 0-1 Pac-12)…
With affordability low, starter homes see the largest price gains
2.7% overall average price gain in 30 big US markets “Survey says” examines various rankings and scorecards for geographical locations, noting that these grades are best viewed as a combination of artful interpretation and data. Buzz: The housing market appears to be benefiting from strong interest in low-cost housing. Source: My trusty spreadsheet examined First…
Girls flag football sights & sounds: ‘I’ll be calling plays against Steve Young and John Paye’
Longtime Pioneer boys basketball coach Joe Berticevich having a blast coaching flag football. At California, girls who were casual football fans before are all in now. A COACH FOR ALL SEASONS, PIONEER Joe Berticevich is best known in the South Bay high school sports community for his tenure as Pioneer’s boys basketball coach. He is…
San Jose promised a blight strike force — but not a single inspection has occurred
The Focus Area Service Team was supposed to launch in August This summer, it was billed as a crackdown on businesses and residents who have allowed trash, weeds, and graffiti to fester in San Jose’s commercial districts — a new pilot program inspired by years of frustration with public safety and unkempt buildings in the…
Tensions run high at another school board meeting — this time, in the heart of San Jose
Conservative educational groups were out in full force on Tuesday night to show their support for a recently-censured school board member The night began with a man dressed in a white coat with fake blood spilled across his front. He approached the podium at the Franklin-McKinley school board meeting prepared to perform — and he…
