Elias: Newsom-DeSantis debate may mean more in 2028 than 2024
Neither a likely presidential contender a year from now, so both need to cement roles as party leaders Consider the following political facts for a moment: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is one of President Biden’s most ardent supporters, and it may be too late for Biden to withdraw from next year’s campaign. Another example: Newsom’s…
Broken pin in landing gear discovered after jetliner landed in Southern California, came to rest on engine
WASHINGTON (AP) — According to investigators, a pin broke inside the left landing gear of an Alaska Airlines plane that crashed into one of its engines after landing in California last month. During Tropical Storm Hilary, the two pilots on the Boeing 737 discussed the need for a “firm” landing, and the captain felt a…
Opinion: How I learned to socialize better from my mini Aussie doodle dog
We need to get off our armchairs, log out of our apps, and commit to being humans I took my mini Aussie doodle to the dog park to socialize with other dogs. While he “connected” with other dogs through long sniffs and ball chases, I did the inverse. I found an empty corner, started a…
Judge grants mistrial for San Jose man convicted of kidnapping, carjacking Lyft driver
Defense argues prosecution mischaracterized earlier burglary conviction, DA admits to error REDWOOD CITY, CA — San Mateo County prosecutors proved a San Jose man guilty on kidnapping and carjacking charges stemming from an incident in a rideshare vehicle last year, with a verdict confirmed at the end of last week. However, the jury’s less than…
Photos: ‘Brady Bunch’ house sells for $3.2 million, a 9% loss for HGTV
HGTV paid $3.5 million for the home in 2018 The Studio City home best known as the exterior of “The Brady Bunch” has sold for $3.2 million. Tina Trahan, the new owner, intends to keep the 5,140-square-foot house with five bedrooms and five bathrooms as is.That includes the burnt orange and avocado green kitchen, Mike’s…
Don’t be fooled — sackless Nick Bosa made his presence felt for SF 49ers against Steelers
49ers used nine defensive linemen to overwhelm Pittsburgh’s offensive front in opener For as much anxiety as there was surrounding edge rusher Nick Bosa’s holdout and potential availability for the regular season opener on Sunday, the 49ers’ blowout road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn’t have gone much better. First, when Bosa agreed to terms…
Pac-12 chaos: Judge sides with WSU and OSU, brings board business to temporary haltc
The ruling did not determine which schools have voting rights; that comes next On Monday, a Whitman County (Wash.) judge granted Washington State and Oregon State’s request for a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Pac-12’s presidents and chancellors from meeting until the court determines the makeup of the board of directors. “That makes everybody equal,”…
When is the best time to get married in Vegas? The answers may surprise you
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Thousands of people get married in the “wedding capital of the world” each year. But, whether the ceremony is performed by Elvis or in the picturesque landscapes of Red Rock Canyon, when is the most popular time of year to marry in Las Vegas? You might be surprised by the answers.…
Q&A: Jenny Odell on how Bay Area landscapes inspired her new book ‘Saving Time’
From I-880 to Pescadero State Beach, Odell dissects different ways of grokking time. Jenny Odell, an Oakland author, artist, and former Stanford instructor, is perhaps best known for her 2019 best seller, “How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy,” which was named one of the year’s best books by Time, The New Yorker, NPR,…
