Redwood City: Police officer recognizes suspect from June road rage incident, arrests him on suspicion of assault
The 68-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon last week, stemming from a June incident REDWOOD CITY, CA — According to authorities, after about three months of unsuccessful attempts to locate the suspect involved in a June road rage incident, a Redwood City police officer recognized and arrested a man…
Apple’s $59 fake-suede ‘FineWoven’ iPhone case is its biggest dud of 2023
Apple developed fabric as a greener alternative to leather Apple Inc. heralded a new material for phone cases and watchbands earlier this month as a groundbreaking alternative to leather with “subtle luster and a soft, suede-like feel.” Consumers and reviewers aren’t convinced. The fabric, known as FineWoven by Apple, has been criticized for being prone…
Who can hang with the 49ers in the NFC? It’s Philly and the pretenders
A look at which teams could challenge high-flying 49ers for NFC supremacy Maybe I’m not buying the whole 17-0 regular season thing, but after three weeks, it’s pretty clear the 49ers are the class of the NFC and, at best, co-favorites to play in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. They’ve scored…
Mother of Oakland actor Angus Cloud reveals his last words to her
Angus Cloud’s final words to his mother were heartfelt. “Mama, I adore you.” “You’re the best,” the late actor’s mother, Lisa Cloud, told People magazine her son told her the night he died. “I’ll see you in the morning.” She and others close to the “Euphoria” actor discussed his final days with the publication. Cloud…
Los Gatos bakery employees harassed by transients
Suspects are males on bikes Sept. 17 GRAND THEFT: 5:49 a.m. on Albright Way at Netflix. Two men cut chains and gained access to the property, where construction is underway. They stole a jackhammer, a toolbox, and other heavy construction equipment. VIOLENCE: 6:12 a.m. on Belridge Drive. A resident received a phone call from a…
Your winter holiday travels may finally cost less this year
Average prices on domestic flights may have started trending downward, but a lot of other expenses have gone up sharply. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect, depending on where you want to go. If the cost of last year’s holiday vacation was too much for you, you might find winter travel in 2023 more…
‘Top Chef’ stars are designing coffee drinks at this Oakland cafe
The Caffè by Mr. Espresso is featuring the caffeinated creations of local “Top Chef” alums this year. Want to try a coffee creation described as a “true masterpiece that’s the result of my passion for flavors” by a “Top Chef” star? Then visit Oakland’s The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, which is currently featuring not one,…
Taste-Off: The best Oreo flavors and the ones they really shouldn’t make
The classic dark chocolate rounds sandwiched with sugary white frosting came first. A cookie so popular that it is sold all over the world. The first Oreos were introduced in 1912, and Lemon Creme Oreos were introduced eight years later. In the decades since, the company has introduced many, many more new flavors. To date,…
FCC to reintroduce rules protecting net neutrality
The US government intends to reinstate broad regulations for high-speed internet providers such as AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon, reviving “net neutrality” rules for the broadband industry – and reviving an ongoing debate about the internet’s future. According to multiple people familiar with the plan, the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed rules will classify internet service —…