By Tian MacLeod Ji | Associated Press WENZHOU, China — At a factory in Zhejiang province on China’s eastern coast, two mounds of discarded cotton clothing and bed linens, loosely separated into dark and light colors, pile up on a …
Fast fashion comes home to roost in Chinese landfills Read MoreFlanked by fire officials, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday warned Californians to be alert as the state heads into what could be a worse-than-expected fire season, following a brutal heat wave that has dried out vegetation and contributed to five …
Newsom warns of worsening California fire season, reiterates support for Biden, says he won’t run against Harris Read MoreDowntown Walnut Creek has a new cafe serving up Asian fusion coffee and tea drinks, sandwiches and snacks — at the public library. After working in banking and finance for 20 years, Hercules resident Thuy Nguyen has turned the page …
The Walnut Creek Library is home to a new Asian-inspired cafe Read MoreOAKLAND — It had all the makings of a targeted hit. At least three suspects in cars with obstructed or stolen plates cased the East Oakland home of two-time city council candidate Mario Juarez, pulled up behind his parked Chevrolet …
When assassins came to his home, Oakland political operative fired back, then told police he’d been targeted over criminal probe Read MoreBy Biswajeet Banerjee | Associated Press LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A double-decker passenger bus collided with a milk truck in northern India on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and injuring many others, officials said. The collision occurred on an …
At least 18 dead in bus crash in northern India Read MoreThe clock is ticking for the Warriors. One year. that’s all they have. If this organization cannot find a No. 2 star to play opposite Stephen Curry by the summer of 2025, don’t be surprised if Curry re-evaluates his end-of-career …
Kurtenbach: If this is it for the Warriors, it’s not good enough for Steph Curry Read MoreYelp has released its inaugural list of the nation’s best Indian restaurants, and a tiny vegetarian spot in San Jose is ranked No. 2. Kadhai Kitchen, which started as a food truck making the rounds of South Bay festivals, is …
San Jose eatery ranks No. 2 on Yelp’s list of top 25 Indian restaurants in the United States Read MoreBy MORGAN LEE and ANDREW DALTON SANTA FE, N.M. — A defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was an “unspeakable tragedy” but that “ Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, …
Defense attorney says ‘Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting’ Read MoreBy Ali Swenson and Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday was poised to vote on a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration, a proposal Republicans have prioritized as an election-year talking point even …
House GOP wants proof of citizenship to vote, boosting an election-year talking point Read MoreAnna Edney | (TNS) Bloomberg News Generic versions of erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra and Cialis, among other medications, were allowed on the U.S. market using potentially problematic data that call into question their safety and efficacy, a Bloomberg analysis found. …
Safety of generic Viagra, other drugs called into doubt after false data found by FDA Read MoreBy Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s imperiled re-election campaign hit new trouble Wednesday as House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said merely “it’s up to the president to decide” if he should stay in the race, …
Biden’s candidacy faces new peril as Pelosi, Clooney and more Democrats weigh in Read MoreThe Michelin Guide, one of the world’s most recognized dining endorsements, revealed 13 new additions to its California recommendations on Wednesday, July 10, with six of the 13 spots found in Los Angeles. These restaurants join the ranks of other …
6 Los Angeles restaurants added to the Michelin Guide Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers need to add 3-point shooting and length on the perimeter to level up in the Western Conference, and ideally they would acquire both by adding a single player. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report on Wednesday, July …
Lakers Trade Pitch Flips Hachimura, 1st-Rounder for Versatile $160 Million Wing Read MoreBubba Wallace was fined $50,000 on Wednesday, July 10, for violating the NASCAR Member Code of Conduct during the Grant Park 165 Cup Series race. GettyBubba Wallace, Chicago, Illinois Bubba Wallace & Alex Bowman Contact The Chicago Cup race was …
Bubba Wallace Penalty for Code of Conduct Infraction in Chicago Read MoreThe Summer Olympics will incorporate 3×3 basketball for the second time in 2024, and if you’re watching the competition in Paris and do a double-take when you see Team USA, don’t be alarmed. Yes, that’s Jimmer Fredette playing 3×3 in …
Former NBA Lottery Pick Leads Team USA 3×3 Squad Read MoreSANTA CLARA — Spoiler alert: Cut straight to the last episode of Netflix’s new “Receiver” series to relive the 49ers’ heart-pumping, heart-breaking end to last season. Two 49ers are among the five main characters, and neither is Brandon Aiyuk. How’s …
Netflix’s ‘Receiver’ series cuts to Kittle, Deebo heartache after 49ers’ Super Bowl run Read MoreOAKLAND U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, on Tuesday issued a statement celebrating the federal Transportation Department’s announcement awarding $15 million in funding for the Alameda County-Contra Costa Transit Zero Emission Bus Implementation Project. Related Articles Local News | World War …
In brief: Rep. Lee applauds $15M for East Bay hydrogen fuel cell buses Read MoreBy Taylor Getler | NerdWallet For many homeowners of retirement age, much of their net worth is tied up in their home equity, their home value minus any remaining liens. Home equity makes up 47% of the net worth of …
House-rich, cash-strapped: Advice for older homeowners Read MoreBy Ali Swenson and Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday was poised to vote on a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration, a proposal Republicans have prioritized as an election-year talking point even …
House GOP wants proof of citizenship to vote, boosting an election-year talking point Read MoreBy Michael R. Sisak | Associated Press NEW YORK — A judge said Wednesday he was leaning toward throwing out Rudy Giuliani ‘s bankruptcy case after lawyers for the cash-strapped former New York City mayor and his biggest creditors — …
Judge likely to dismiss Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case Read MoreOAKLAND — Alameda County real estate values are growing at their most feeble pace in three years, and efforts by owners of office buildings to appeal their assessments might further undermine values. Property values in Alameda County totaled $435.85 billion …
Alameda County property values wobble as price growth slows in big way Read MoreKroger and Albertsons would unload 91 grocery stores in Colorado if the companies prevail over lawsuits and regulators’ opposition to a merger of the two large supermarket chains. The stores on the list of ones that would be sold to …
Kroger-Albertsons merger could lead to sale of 91 stores across Colorado Read MoreColorado Parks and Wildlife staff recovered a man’s body from John Martin Reservoir State Park in Bent County on Tuesday morning, the agency said in a news release. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Two hikers rescued at Snowmass …
Man’s body found in John Martin Reservoir State Park in southeast Colorado Read MoreI’ve always been fascinated and saddened by elite athletes who suddenly lose the thing that made them great. One day, it’s there, the way it has always been, and the next, it’s not. Sometimes there’s an obvious reason for the …
Tim Anderson’s fall has been as dramatic as his rise Read MoreThe Goodman Theatre announced it has a new Scrooge. Actor Christopher Donahue will step into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for this year’s upcoming production of “A Christmas Carol,” it was announced Wednesday. Donahue replaces veteran Chicago actor Larry Yando …
Christopher Donahue new Scrooge in Goodman Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ Read MoreRead in English El cuerpo de un pastor del lado sur desaparecido fue encontrado el martes dentro de su automóvil en el Río Des Plaines en el Condado de Will. Los restos de Warren Beard, de 53 años, fueron encontrados …
Cuerpo de pastor desaparecido en el South Side es sacado del Río Des Plaines cerca de Joliet Read MoreRead in English El número de tiroteos en las autopistas del área de Chicago ha disminuido por tercer año consecutivo a mitad de año, según la Policía Estatal de Illinois (ISP, por sus siglas en inglés). La policía estatal informó …
Tiroteos en autopistas de Chicago disminuyen por tercer año consecutivo Read MoreA bitter legal dispute over the use of the “Special Olympics” brand in Chicago has been resolved with a confidential settlement that has so far not scrubbed the global organization’s name from a prominent local charity’s website. Special Olympics Inc. …
‘Special Olympics’ name remains on Chicago charity site after legal battle ends in confidential settlement Read MoreRead in English Un hombre que recibió un disparo el domingo mientras estaba en un baby shower en La Villita ha muerto, siendo la víctima número 20 de un homicidio durante el violento fin de semana del 4 de julio, …
Muere un hombre tiroteado el domingo en un baby shower en La Villita Read MoreA downstate man who wore Revolutionary War garb to the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, stole a shield from a retreating police officer and then joined the crowd outside the U.S. House chamber as members sheltered inside has …
Illinois man who wore Revolutionary War costume and gas mask at Jan. 6 riot gets 2.5 months in jail Read MoreThe second year of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race took place downtown last weekend. We asked Sun-Times readers what they think about bringing back the event in the future. The responses are lightly edited for clarity and readability: “I’d never …
Should Chicago bring back NASCAR next year? What Sun-Times readers say. Read MoreMetra says it will run trains hourly from O’Hare Airport to downtown Chicago during the Democratic National Convention in August. North Central Service line trains will run hourly over 10 days overlapping with the DNC between the O’Hare Transfer station …
Metra to run hourly service from O’Hare during DNC Read MoreSANTA CLARA — Spoiler alert: Cut straight to the last episode of Netflix’s new “Receiver” series to relive the 49ers’ heart-pumping, heart-breaking end to last season. Two 49ers are among the five main characters, and neither is Brandon Aiyuk. How’s …
Netflix’s ‘Receiver’ series cuts to Kittle, Deebo heartache after 49ers’ Super Bowl run Read MoreBy Michael R. Sisak | Associated Press NEW YORK — A judge said Wednesday he was leaning toward throwing out Rudy Giuliani ‘s bankruptcy case after lawyers for the cash-strapped former New York City mayor and his biggest creditors — …
Judge likely to dismiss Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case Read MoreOAKLAND — Alameda County real estate values are growing at their most feeble pace in three years, and efforts by owners of office buildings to appeal their assessments might further undermine values. Property values in Alameda County totaled $435.85 billion …
Alameda County property values wobble as price growth slows in big way Read MoreIt’s official: Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet have completed their divorce. Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet split years ago, going public with their separation in 2022. It was the end of one of Hollywood’s hottest marriages after about two decades …
Jason Momoa Divorced: How His Marriage To Lisa Bonet Finally Ended Read MoreGeorge Clooney is calling for President Biden to step aside in favor of a new nominee for the 2024 election. And he’s not alone. Despite being one of the many famous faces to endorse President Biden in the past — …
George Clooney, Michael Douglas, & More Call for Joe Biden to Bow Out of 2024 … Read MoreGov. Gavin Newsom leaves the stage after addressing attendees at his inauguration for a second term at the Plaza de California in Sacramento on Jan. 6, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters In the nearly two weeks since President Joe …
Gavin Newsom for president? Tallying up his assets and liabilities Read MoreBy PAN PYLAS LONDON — British police said they found Wednesday the man suspected of killing the wife and two daughters of a well-known BBC radio commentator near London in a brutal crossbow attack. In a statement, Hertfordshire Police said …
Man suspected in crossbow killing of BBC radio commentator’s wife and daughters is arrested Read MoreThe California Energy Commission this week unanimously approved a sweeping plan to develop a massive floating offshore wind industry in ocean waters — a first-of-its-kind undertaking that will require billions in public and private investments and could transform parts of …
California has just approved a new blueprint for offshore wind. The massive projects will cost billions. Read More