Los Gatos: The Cats hosting Oct. 8 Maui benefit with music, Oct. 22 paella dinner
Restaurant launching its venture to showcase young chefs The Cats, the legendary Los Gatos roadhouse that was recently renovated and rebooted, is expanding its special events and entertainment offerings. This Sunday, Oct. 8, from noon to 4 p.m., a Maui fundraiser will feature 12 live music acts as well as the restaurant’s barbecue and bar…
A few gripes, plus gratitude for a Bay Area transportation department: Roadshow
One reader shares a great experience about getting something changed in their community Q: I have a few complaints. Cars in California are required to have a front license plate, according to the driver’s manual. When I count, about 10% of the cars do not have a front plate. It rises to around 15% in…
Delivery delays impact availability of new COVID-19 boosters at Bay Area pharmacies
Now a commercial product, vaccines have been slow to distribute The rollout of the latest COVID-19 vaccine has been rocky three weeks after the federal government approved it. Even as the number of reported cases rises, CVS, Walgreens, Kaiser, long-term care facilities, and other providers are reporting delayed vaccine deliveries, causing customers to miss appointments.…
‘Miracle’ water year in California: Rain, snow put state’s reservoirs at 128% of historical average
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Saturday, California’s “miracle” water year came to an end, with enough rain and snow to fill the state’s reservoirs to 128% of their historical average, making it one of the wettest years in state history. This is a welcome relief for a state that has spent much of the last decade…
Prep volleyball roundup: St. Francis, Sacred Heart Prep, James Logan, Lynbrook and Menlo-Atherton among winners
Bay Area volleyball: Menlo School, San Ramon Valley, Palo Alto, Campolindo and others win No. 1 St. Francis 3, Presentation 0 With a 25-15, 25-6, 25-13 sweep at Presentation, the top team in the Bay Area improved to 24-3 overall and 7-1 in league play. Katherine Adkison, an outside hitter, and Bridget Gammons, a senior,…
Use of snitches unravels 57 murder and other felony cases in California county
Sixteen of the murder cases carried life terms, but resulted in sentences of 12 years or less According to new data released by an Orange County Public Defender’s Office attorney, the illegal use of jailhouse informants unraveled 57 homicide and other felony cases, with convictions overturned, charges dropped, and sentences significantly reduced. Previous estimates put…
Barabak: A solid Senate pick and a craven move by Gavin Newsom
Governor should never have appointed Laphonza Butler without a promise she wouldn’t run for a full term Gavin Newsom was in his element, dishing out shady commentary to a hungry political press corps. California’s governor was gleefully taking down Republicans at last week’s caterwauling presidential debate in Simi Valley as a marquee surrogate for the…
Horoscopes Oct. 4, 2023: Susan Sarandon, do what makes you happy
Celebrities born on this day, today’s birthday horoscope and numbers and the daily horoscope for each zodiac sign. CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alicia Silverstone, 47; Liev Schreiber, 56; Christoph Waltz, 67; Susan Sarandon, 77. Birthday greetings: Live your life your way. Follow your heart and your dreams. You must broaden your awareness and make…
Highlight-reel moment by Sharks ‘kid’ line offers glimpse of brighter future
Against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, the San Jose Sharks had Thomas Bordeleau was at center, flanked by William Eklund on his left and Quentin Musty on the right. Anyone who has followed the San Jose Sharks drafts in recent years and the hardships they had to endure to obtain some of those picks…