The silver lining to storm surge: How some baby fish ride out hurricanes to success
For good reason, humans despise the deadly impact of storm surge. However, new research shows that juvenile tarpon and snook can benefit from it. As a result, scientists are learning how to design more environmentally friendly developments that will help the fish survive. According to ongoing research by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…
What are residuals and how do they work? A Hollywood strike battleground, explained
A major focus is the system of payouts that writers and actors earn when a project they’ve worked on gets replayed. It’s not often that people get worked up about nitty-gritty financial mechanisms, but that’s exactly what’s been going on in Hollywood for the last 412 months. As members of the Writers Guild of America…
Keys to Stanford Cardinal bouncing back from Sacramento State loss, beating Arizona
“They’re so inspirational to me in how hard they fight. They will bounce back and they’ll be ready to roll,” said Cardinal head coach Troy Taylor Stanford looks to rebound against Arizona in its Pac-12 home opener Saturday after becoming the only Power 5 team to lose to an FCS opponent this season. “We can’t…
As homelessness grows, Alameda County declares a state of emergency
Despite a multi-billion-dollar plan to battle the crisis, data shows it has only deepened When Alameda County adopted a $2.5 billion plan to address homelessness, it aimed to stem the tide of a crisis that had worsened since the pandemic’s start. Despite the multifaceted effort, more people are still becoming homeless than are being housed…
Cordeiro keeps San Jose State’s offense moving heading into Mountain West opener vs. Air Force
QB Chevan Cordeiro has thrown for 783 yards and six TDs despite the Spartans’ challenging non-conference schedule SAN JOSE, Calif. — Overall, San Jose State quarterback Chevan Cordeiro is having a better season than you might expect. The Spartans are 1-3 entering Friday night’s Mountain West Conference opener against Air Force, but Cordeiro is putting…
Head of San Francisco-based private equity firm accused of assault by ex-partner
Jean-Pierre “J-P” Conte, Chairman of Genstar Capital, has been sued by his former longtime girlfriend, who claims he assaulted her in the Aspen home they shared and then launched a smear campaign against her. Hillary Thomas filed a lawsuit against Conte in Aspen, Colorado, on Thursday. She is suing him for allegedly violating commitments he…
From the Roadshow archives: Being thankful for the kindness and heroism in others
These stories helped Mr. Roadshow share some holiday good cheer even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic Mr. Roadshow wanted to share some of his favorite columns and stories from his more than 30 years of informing, entertaining, and changing things for drivers in the Bay Area (and beyond). He’ll be back on the…
Giants learn blitzing Brock Purdy isn’t the answer in loss to 49ers
49ers quarterback has some shaky moments early, but eventually masters Giants’ presure schemes SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With the left side of their offensive line and their star running back out, the New York Giants figured a full-court press on 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was their best chance to win. Apply pressure to the child…
Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Jacob Alvarado, Milpitas football
Alvarado, a senior, ran for 328 yards and four touchdowns in 13 carries Milpitas football player Jacob Alvarado has been named the Bay Area News Group’s boys high school athlete of the week for the week of September 11-16, receiving 42.4% of the vote. Joshua Oludayo (27.1%) of the Oakland Raiders finished second. Congratulations to…
