Trump heads to non-union Michigan factory to spar with Biden for union votes

The former president is addressing a non-unionized auto parts supplier in Clinton Township DETROIT (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will be in battleground Michigan on Wednesday night, working to win over blue-collar voters in the midst of an autoworkers’ strike, as his Republican rivals gather onstage in California for their second primary debate. The…

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Pok Pok chef’s award-winning Thai food comes to the Bay Area

Crispy wings, curry and more at Local Kitchens in Cupertino, Lafayette, Palo Alto Chicken wings that are crispy. Sweet potatoes with red curry. Soup with coconut curry noodles. Northern Thai recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef Andy Ricker, founder of the well-known Pok Pok restaurants, are now available in the Bay Area at Local Kitchens…

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What to stream: A grab bag of new releases and returning reality shows

Thankfully, over the weekend, the Writers Guild of America and major Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement, putting an end to 146 days of picketing. While pencils aren’t back in the hands of the guild’s TV and film writers, it’s a good sign that new productions are on the way. There’s still an interesting mix…

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Convicted ‘Stanford killer’ John Getreu dead in prison at 79

Getreu was convicted in the 1970s killings of Leslie Marie Perlov and Janet Ann Taylor STOCKTON, ONTARIO — The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday that a Bay Area man convicted of rape and multiple murders, including two 1970s slayings of women near Stanford’s campus, died in prison while serving two life sentences.…

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Pac-12 picks: Washington’s history of desert doom in spotlight as Huskies visit Tucson

USC and Oregon are huge favorites on the road while Utah visits OSU It’s not uncommon for Pac-12 teams to struggle in particular venues or against specific opponents. Oregon, for example, has had significant difficulty against Stanford over the years. Washington State has recently dominated its series with Oregon State. There is an unexpected antagonist…

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Recession prep: Should you apply for a balance transfer card now?

While rising interest rates have benefited savers, who can now earn up to 5% on high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs), rising rates on loan products have historically slowed the economy. However, with the Fed’s recent rate hikes, most of us are beginning to wonder where interest rates will go from here —…

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High housing costs making California more undesirable, RAND economist says

RAND economist said increasing the state’s housing supply is essential to lowering rents and making homeownership affordable. According to RAND economist Jason Ward, the high cost of housing is keeping California families from becoming homeowners and contributing to persistent homelessness. However, local policies and politics prevent California from building enough homes to make housing affordable.…

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