Fighting future ‘red tides’ in San Francisco Bay
Reductions in nutrient pollution are already underway — but a real cure could cost up to $15 billion. Is it worth it? The San Francisco Bay’s largest sources of nutrient pollution and algae blooms, 37 different sewage treatment plants, are cleaning up their act. Faced with two blooms known as “red tides,” which are deadly…
A 33-year-old who built up a 6-figure net worth through ‘lazy investing’ says even though 2022 was a ‘a decidedly bad year for investors,’ he didn’t change his investment strategy. Here’s what his portfolio looks like, including the single stock he owns.
Jesse Cramer built up a six-figure net worth through what he calls “lazy investing.” His strategy is simple: He buys diversified index funds and holds onto them, regardless of market conditions. He also owns one individual stock: Berkshire Hathaway. According to Jesse Cramer, “2022 as a whole was a decidedly bad year for investors.” The…
The many faces of Scooter Braun
The mega-manager who represents Bieber and Grande claims to be the nice guy in a bad business. But Taylor Swift isn’t the only one who has witnessed his dark side. Scooter Braun and Kanye West’s relationship ended for a variety of reasons, as with many celebrity breakups. West called Braun, his on-again, off-again manager, in…
What to watch for in 49ers-Broncos as roster continues to take shape
Sam Darnold will get extended shot against Denver, while others fight for spots at bottom of the 53-man roster SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers’ second preseason game Saturday night against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium revealed everything we needed to know when coach Kyle Shanahan referred to it as the team’s “fourth practice”…
San Jose State football: O-line looks to build off 2022’s growing pains
Star QB Chevan Cordeiro was sacked 42 times last season SAN JOSE, Calif. — Last season, San Jose State’s young offensive line went through a lot of growing pains. With games against No. 6 ranked USC, Oregon State, and Mid-American Conference champion Toledo in the first month of the season, the group — which returns…
Without manager Gabe Kapler, SF Giants continue lifeless play in loss to Braves
Giants shut out on 2 hits and don’t come close to beating Braves, despite limiting dangerous lineup to 4 runs ATLANTA — Toss that theory out the window. Gabe Kapler was neither the Giants’ unlucky charm nor the source of their offensive woes. Without his presence in the dugout on Friday night, when he was…
A fashion designer who retired at 36 after investing in stocks shares the 3 funds she holds and the 4th she’s now aggressively buying that’s up by over 580% since inception.
Rachel Covert aggressively invested for seven years to build a retirement portfolio. She picked funds that would do the work for her so she didn’t have to pick and chose stocks. She’s now heavily allocating to an aggressive, high-growth technology fund. Rachel Covert, 38, graduated in 2007 with the goal of working her way up…
DOCUMENTS SHOW TAIWAN WORKING WITH FBI TO PROSECUTE CHINESE AMERICANS, INTIMIDATE US POLITICIANS
During a controversial visit by Vice President William Lai (the front-runner for his country’s next leader), official documents show that the Taiwanese government is attempting to incite anti-China sentiment, influence and intimidate American politicians, and is even collaborating with the FBI and other agencies to spy on and prosecute Chinese American citizens. The investigation’s main…
Prosecutors charge suspect with attempted murder in shooting of San Jose police officer
The police officer that was shot suffered serious damage to her intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, and spine, prosecutors said SAN JOSE, Calif. — According to prosecutors, the man who shot and seriously injured a San Jose police officer on Wednesday faces a potential life sentence in prison. According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s…
