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To help right the ship, Richmond councilmembers and city leadership talk about being more thoughtful to each other

RICHMOND — Top city officials and elected leaders here have visions of overhauling operations and improving conditions for residents, but before those goals can be achieved they first needed to set clear ground rules around collaboration and expectations. At a …

California wants to crack down on airport line-skipping for Clear members

By Nathaniel Meyersohn | CNN New York — Clear is a service that lets people skip the security line at airports with nothing but a biometric scan and $189. Some California lawmakers want to make changes to it in the …

Man shot during attempted carjacking in Oakland

OAKLAND — A 46-year-old man was shot during an attempted carjacking Wednesday night in East Oakland, authorities said. The man was in stable condition at a hospital where he is being treated for a wound to his leg. The shooting …

Bad news for California renters: New apartment plans drop to 10-year low

The hopes of California tenants that a wave of apartment construction might provide more rent relief may be fizzling in early 2024. Construction plans for multifamily housing plunged to a 10-year low, my trusty spreadsheet found after peeking at quarterly …

Xavier Becerra champions Biden Administration’s efforts to uplift caregivers

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 24, to meet with workers from caregiver union SEIU Local 2015 and celebrate the Biden administration’s new rules to improve working conditions for those …

Stop the ’emergency spending’ charade already

This week, Congress advanced four separate bills with $95 billion in funding for Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific allies and the domestic submarine industrial base. This funding has been debated for months, with much of it intended for wars that have been …

Vikings Urged to Trade for $60 Million Pro Bowl Playmaker

The Minnesota Vikings made a difficult decision to move on from Danielle Hunter this offseason but could replace the vaunted pass rusher with another Pro Bowl-caliber player on the edge — Trey Hendrickson. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on April 24 …

Jets Trade Proposal Helps New York Land Top Offensive Lineman

The New York Jets have plenty of options in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, including a potential trade back for Taliese Fuaga. ESPN insider Field Yates shared his final mock draft on the morning of this year’s …

A ‘boring’ no-frills NFL Draft would be to the 49ers’ advantage

SANTA CLARA — It isn’t necessarily a bad thing Thursday night if the 49ers end up taking someone only serious draft geeks have heard of at No. 31 of the NFL Draft or trading out of the first round altogether …

Redwood City police recover stolen wedding gown, arrest suspect

REDWOOD CITY – The wedding is back on. On Wednesday, the Redwood City Police Department announced the recovery of a wedding dress that was stolen on April 11. A suspect was also collared in the case. Related Articles Crime and …

Yosemite National Park: $32 million in new upgrades renovate famed waterfall area, construct new visitor center

Before they see Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, giant sequoias or other jaw-dropping attractions, the first stop for millions of visitors as they enter Yosemite National Park is Bridalveil Fall. Yet for generations, the amenities at the base of the thundering, …

San Jose-based solar-power firm cutting 1,000 workers

By Mark Chediak | Bloomberg SunPower Corp. will eliminate more than 25% of its workforce as the company copes with a prolonged slump in the rooftop solar business. SunPower will cut about 1,000 out of a total of about 3,800 …

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

By MICHAEL SISAK | Associated Press NEW YORK — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision …

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 26-28

Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from a big-screen tennis thriller to an amazing Gothic church tour to guilt-free waffles. As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health …

Colorado weather: Fog impacts morning commute, thunderstorm season kicks off overnight

Foggy conditions are impacting morning commuters Thursday morning before afternoon thunderstorms will kick off a rainy weekend for the metro area, according to National Weather Service forecasters. Thick fog was reported in several spots along Interstate 70 east of Limon, …

Cava restaurant opens in Wicker Park on Friday, announces future suburban location

Ted Xenohristos, Cava co-founder and chief concept officer, visits the chain’s new location at 1484 N. Milwaukee Ave. on Wednesday. Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times Nearly 20 years after opening in Maryland and expanding to more than 300 locations, Cava finally will enter …

Trump Could Face Hillary Clinton Defamation Lawsuit After David Pecker Testimony

David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer tabloid, was the first witness to testify in former President Donald Trump‘s criminal trial in Manhattan where Trump faces 34 felony counts for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up payments …

Trump Publicly Humiliates Former Attorney General

While attending his criminal trial in Manhattan where he faces 34 felony counts for allegedly falsifying business documents to cover up payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 presidential election, former President Donald Trump has …

Quinn: The Frogmore Cottage eviction was ‘the last straw’ for Prince Harry

Yes, the British media is still obsessed with Prince Harry’s Travalyst company filings. We learned last week that Harry changed Travalyst’s company filings to reflect the fact that he no longer has a residence in the UK. Harry backdated the …

Kris Jenner received an American Riviera Orchard basket, with a handwritten note

Well well well! The Duchess of Sussex sent Kris Jenner an American Riviera Orchard jam basket as well! That means that both Chrissy Teigen and Kris promoted ARO on their social media on Wednesday. I’m enjoying this slow-drip promotional release …

Baker: Was Princess Kate given an honor for her ‘doctored photographs’?

Norman Baker has slowly become my favorite British royal commentator. Baker is a world-class hater and I respect him enormously. He’s one of the few commentators constantly reminding the public that the emperor has no clothes, that the whole royal …

Pop up cards for Mother’s Day, a utensil rest and hair tools that are comparable to Dyson

From CB: I have shoulder length fine wavy hair. (I think I’m a 2A.) I bought a Dyson Airwrap in November, 2019. It was a big expense, but I have used it every week since and it still works great. …

A ‘boring’ no-frills NFL Draft would be to the 49ers’ advantage

SANTA CLARA — It isn’t necessarily a bad thing Thursday night if the 49ers end up taking someone only serious draft geeks have heard of at No. 31 of the NFL Draft or trading out of the first round altogether …

Redwood City police recover stolen wedding gown, arrest suspect

REDWOOD CITY – The wedding is back on. On Wednesday, the Redwood City Police Department announced the recovery of a wedding dress that was stolen on April 11. A suspect was also collared in the case. Related Articles Crime and …

Yosemite National Park: $32 million in new upgrades renovate famed waterfall area, construct new visitor center

Before they see Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, giant sequoias or other jaw-dropping attractions, the first stop for millions of visitors as they enter Yosemite National Park is Bridalveil Fall. Yet for generations, the amenities at the base of the thundering, …

San Jose-based solar-power firm cutting 1,000 workers

By Mark Chediak | Bloomberg SunPower Corp. will eliminate more than 25% of its workforce as the company copes with a prolonged slump in the rooftop solar business. SunPower will cut about 1,000 out of a total of about 3,800 …

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

By MICHAEL SISAK | Associated Press NEW YORK — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision …

Jennifer Aniston to Reportedly Release Memoir; Should Brad Pitt Be Worried?!?

The time may have finally arrived for Jennifer Aniston. According to In Touch Weekly, the veteran actress may soon sit down and write a memoir that delves into her impressive career…. addresses all those plastic surgery rumors… and, yes, gets …

Unemployment debt still plagues California budget

Four years after COVID-19 spiked joblessness, California still is finding it difficult to pay the now estimated $21 billion owed the federal government for what’s called Advances to State Unemployment Funds. The debt largely was run up during the unemployment …

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, April 25-May 2

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power present the Chatsworth Nature Preserve Earth Day Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27. In the file photo: Miguel Luna and his children Olivia and Jairo stroll through the Chatsworth …

Paying for my meds twice: California law needed to protect patients

After living with constant sickness since I was 12, finally being diagnosed with a form of autoimmune arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis at 19 marked the beginning of my chronic illness journey. Managing my symptoms is a constant challenge that is …

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

By MICHAEL SISAK (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision …

Knott’s Berry Farm extends Boysenberry Festival for 2 more weekends

The Knott’s Berry Farm annual food festival that pays tribute to the little berry that started it all will stick around for a few extra weeks if you haven’t gotten your fill of boysenberry for this year just yet. The …

Taylor Rooks Dishes on Trae Young Trade Rumors: Exclusive

There has been plenty of trade rumors hovering around the Atlanta Hawks, particularly star guard Trae Young. During an exclusive wide-ranging interview with Heavy Sports, Taylor Rooks and Joy Taylor discussed Young’s future, their successful podcast and partnership with Rocket …

DWTS Alum ‘Scared’ of Love After ‘Legal’ Situation With Ex

Season 30 “Dancing With the Stars” finalist JoJo Siwa said that a bad experience in a relationship has left her “scared” of love. “I have been really, really done bad in the love department, really bad. And I’m very scared …

Caleb Williams Makes it Known Who He Wants for Bears’ 9th Pick

Caleb Williams understands he has no control over what the Chicago Bears do with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. If he did have a say, though, he knows which player he would like to see …

‘Real Housewives’ Star Insinuates Her Husband Has Died & Their Daughter Is Left Speechless

On April 23, “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak shared an ominous post that suggested that her soon-to-be ex-husband Kroy Biermann had died. The post included a black-and-white photo of Biermann with the letters “RIP” alongside the broken heart …