Larry Magid: Managing privacy on Facebook
Features allow you to take control of what others can see There’s an old adage that goes, “Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody seems to do anything about it.” The same could be said about Facebook privacy, but unlike the weather, you have control over how Facebook uses and shares your information. I’m not…
Rare Sunday game will get San Jose State back on CBS for first time in 41 years
The Spartans’ home opener against Oregon State is part of the network’s college football doubleheader SAN JOSE, Calif. — When San Jose State last appeared on a nationally televised regular season game on CBS, the number one song in America was “Abracadabra” by the Steve Miller Band, and the highest-grossing film was “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.”…
New cities in the East Bay? Alameda County report considers incorporation
Unincorporated areas are rethinking what the county is providing their residents Alameda County is one of the most densely populated and urbanized areas in the country, but recent research indicates that county services fail many people who live in unincorporated areas. As residents seek solutions, a new report has reignited a long-running debate in the…
Oakland man charged with human trafficking of girl he met on Instagram
Bail set at $350,000 OAKLAND, Calif. — According to court records, an Oakland man was charged with trafficking a teen girl after they met on social media just weeks before his 22nd birthday. Jeremiah Means, 21, was charged on August 28 with human trafficking, pimping a minor, and encouraging pandering. According to jail records, he…
‘Feels a little unsafe’: Uncertainty and few easy solutions after Emeryville mall chaos
Experts weigh impact of pandemic, parenting on teens in social media age Several dozens of teenagers fighting, with many more cheering them on, and scores of shoppers fleeing at one of the East Bay’s largest malls, hanging from railings and pushing down the stairs to escape. Authorities said one person was stabbed but would recover.…
Despite loss in finale, SF Giants back on postseason track after series with Reds
SF Giants have a stronger wind in their sails after an eventful series SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — To break out of a concerning downward spiral that included seven consecutive series losses, a Giants team built to win as a whole required a few individuals to step up and lead. A home debut for a rookie.…
Mountain View to honor Daniels family as its football season continues in wake of tragedy
“We’ve let them know that we’re here for them for anything,” one Mountain View player said. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — No one would blame Mountain View High School if it chose not to play its home game against Live Oak on Friday. The Spartans, on the other hand, will be on the field a week…
It’s not just crime: What’s really going on with San Francisco’s shrinking retail district
CNN’s Samantha Delouya Los Angeles, CA — Downtown San Francisco is in bad shape in many ways. The city’s Union Square neighborhood, which was once teeming with shoppers, diners, and tourists, has seen a decline in foot traffic and storefront closures. According to Google Street View, which was last updated in June, stores in the…
49ers see trio claimed off waivers before they can reach practice squad
Cornerback D’Shawn Jamison and offensive linemen Keith Ismael and Ilm Manning got claimed off waivers after failing to make the 49ers’ initial 53-man roster SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Three undrafted rookies who stood out in the 49ers’ training camp and preseason were claimed off waivers on Wednesday, a day after failing to make the team’s…
