OAKLAND — Renia Webb has a story to tell, but its most twisted, off-putting elements would’ve probably dampened the vibes at her fledgling mayoral campaign’s Dec. 10 kickoff. So instead, Webb told the crowd of supporters only how the tale …
Oakland mayoral candidate Renia Webb tells a story of corruption. The facts don’t always add up. Read More“You have a pattern of inattention to human subjects protection requirements.” — Kaiser Permanente’s Institutional Review Board, an independent committee required by law to ensure patient safety in clinical studies, to two Kaiser researchers whose test of a fish-oil derived …
They said it: Failing to protect patients in treatment test Read MoreMason Minchen doesn’t speak much. But he communicates volumes. In the late afternoon light, Minchen sits in the living room spending time with his roommates and taking questions. Does he want to go on a walk? He sticks out his …
New South Bay home for disabled adults offers spark of hope amid shortage of care Read MoreMatt Mahan San Jose mayor secures a 6-vote majority on the 10-member city council after it picks engineering executive Carl Salas for District 3, following the arrest of former incumbent Omar Torres on child sex charges. …
Latest line: A good week for Matt Mahan, a bad week for Emily Cutrer Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes As you likely know at this point, Taylor Swift shattered the record for highest-grossing concert tour last year. Already, however, we have two questions to ask: For how long will this record stand? Is Beyonce about …
Beyonce Announces “Cowboy Carter” Tour, Nearly Shuts Down the Internet Read MoreIt’s been three weeks since the devastating fires in Los Angeles County began. Efforts are under way to get families whose homes were destroyed to the sites to salvage what they can. The next chapter is clearing the debris, a …
Southern California fires: The daunting task of clearing the debris Read MoreOAKLAND – Facing California’s eventual all-time leading scorer, Fremont-Oakland boys basketball coach Scott Alexander tried every tactic in the book to slow down St. Joseph-Santa Maria wing Tounde Yessoufou in a mid-December matchup. He had his Tigers play zone and …
California has a new high school basketball scoring king. How Bay Area teams unsuccessfully tried to defend him Read MoreMany car brands were named after the inventor of their all-new automobile, but not Hudson. Eight Detroit business owners formed the company on Feb. 20, 1909, but needed a financial angel. Joseph L. Hudson, the founder and principal stockholder of …
Me & My Car: 1916 Hudson in East Bay big, comfortable unless it’s raining Read MorePEBBLE BEACH – Steve Young still thinks pretty highly of his junior varsity coach back at BYU in 1980, when Young arrived as the Cougars’ eighth-string quarterback. Actually, Young is more impressed by the year – and by each Super …
Steve Young in awe of Andy Reid’s evolution toward another Super Bowl Read MoreThe Spellman family basketball legacy began on a dirt court outside a house in south Phoenix, where Robert Spellman built his own hoop with wood salvaged from alleys around the neighborhood. There, Robert practiced for hours in the Arizona heat, …
Fueled by parents’ legacies, Mountain Vista’s Kennedy and Kiarra Spellman lighting it up as Colorado’s top scoring tandem Read MoreNEW YORK — Whenever the NBA introduces a new wrinkle to its traditions or floats a radical business idea, Michael Malone never neglects to credit the league for thinking proactively. Then he gets to his personal opinion on the matter. …
Nuggets Journal: Why Michael Malone was skeptical about Adam Silver’s 40-minute game idea Read MoreMartin Necas was in New York in the spring of 2017, preparing for the upcoming NHL draft, when an old friend offered him a unique opportunity. Martin Erat, who played more than 900 games in the NHL and still had …
Given new opportunity with Avalanche, Martin Necas is ready to take off: “Now you’re going to see Marty fully fly” Read MoreWith roughly three weeks left before the end of the Colorado prep basketball regular season, storylines are starting to take shape. Here’s a look at five each for the boys and girls. Boys 1. Rangeview redux: The Raiders and head …
Midseason Colorado prep basketball storylines: Rangeview and Ralston Valley on Class 6A collision course? Read MoreThe relationship between the mayors of Denver and Aurora, neighboring cities that are home to nearly 1 in 5 Coloradans, isn’t looking so neighborly these days. “Not good,” Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman told The Denver Post when asked to assess …
Icy relationship: Tension is building between the Denver and Aurora mayors — and not for the first time Read More“Murder in the Dressing Room,” by Holly Stars (Berkley Prime Crime) When Lady Lady, beloved owner of Lady’s Bar, is murdered by a poisoned chocolate, her favorite drag queen, Misty Divine, decides to solve the case. Misty is really Joe …
“The Note,” “Murder in the Dressing Room” and more mystery books you should be reading Read MoreBack when John Elway led the Denver Broncos, Monica David-Vickery had a little chat with one of his teammates. The intoxicated player was leaving a restaurant at that late hour when everyone who’s been drinking heads home. He was on …
Denver’s longest-serving police officer starts her 47th year on the job Read MoreNgima Nuru Sherpa is small in stature, but he stands tall in the annals of Mount Everest. The 5-foot-7, 150-pound native of Nepal’s Khumbu region has reached the summit of the world’s tallest mountain two dozen times, third-most on the …
Prolific Everest climber visits Colorado’s growing Sherpa community Read MoreA majority of Colorado voters have a negative view of both the Democratic and Republican parties, according to a recent poll that also found they increasingly identify Republicans with the working class and solutions to economic problems. The poll comes …
In a warning for Colorado Democrats, a new poll shows their popularity slipping. Now what? Read MoreGraham Golas’ most memorable catch was a common carp. Keep that in mind. He thinks a little different for a 13-year-old. In early January Quinn Wunar messaged on X, “A good friend of mine, Graham “Red” Golas, was suffering from …
A teen, a “true angler,” fishes the variety of options around Chicago and the suburbs Read MoreOn the Fox News program Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump’s claim that DEI policies were to blame for the tragic fatal aircraft collision over the Potomac River on Wednesday. Trump has been …
JD Vance Claims Trump Stopped Biden “Scandal” Read MoreThe past week has been one of the most wild moments in Oscar-campaign history. Emilia Perez, a much-loathed and deeply problematic film, was already seen as unworthy of its thirteen Oscar nominations and it was already being targeted – in …
Karla Sofia Gascon deleted her Twitter after her repugnant old tweets came to light Read MoreI used to not care that much about Lily Collins, but she’s grown on me a lot because of Emily In Paris, one of my favorite “dumb shows.” Lily is adorable in it, and I like that she’s moved into …
Lily Collins & Charlie McDowell welcomed daughter Tove Jane via surrogacy Read MoreThe Invictus Games begin on Saturday, February 8th. I would imagine that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make their way up to Vancouver and Whistler a few days beforehand, but there hasn’t been confirmation (that I’ve seen) of …
Prince Joachim & Chris Martin will attend the Whistler Invictus Games Read MoreEmbed from Getty Images Kerry Washington turned 48 years old on January 31st. First of all, that’s insane. She’s 48? My God. I didn’t know that she’s an Aquarius either. Apparently, Kerry is tight with Jessica Alba, and I can …
Duchess Meghan went to Kerry Washington’s b-day party, hosted by Jessica Alba Read MoreOAKLAND – Facing California’s eventual all-time leading scorer, Fremont-Oakland boys basketball coach Scott Alexander tried every tactic in the book to slow down St. Joseph-Santa Maria wing Tounde Yessoufou in a mid-December matchup. He had his Tigers play zone and …
California has a new high school basketball scoring king. How Bay Area teams unsuccessfully tried to defend him Read MoreMany car brands were named after the inventor of their all-new automobile, but not Hudson. Eight Detroit business owners formed the company on Feb. 20, 1909, but needed a financial angel. Joseph L. Hudson, the founder and principal stockholder of …
Me & My Car: 1916 Hudson in East Bay big, comfortable unless it’s raining Read MorePEBBLE BEACH – Steve Young still thinks pretty highly of his junior varsity coach back at BYU in 1980, when Young arrived as the Cougars’ eighth-string quarterback. Actually, Young is more impressed by the year – and by each Super …
Steve Young in awe of Andy Reid’s evolution toward another Super Bowl Read MoreWe celebrated New Year’s Eve, and many of us awoke the next day, resolved to make sweeping changes: get in shape, advance our careers, spend more time with loved ones. Yet, as life picks up its usual pace, these resolutions …
A fresh start: How to plan your new year for success Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments. He would disregard my point of view, ultimately shut …
Dear Abby: How do I make sure I stay away from my argumentative ex? Read MoreDear Ismael, How do you convince a loved one to go to therapy? My husband has come a long way in his life but has gone through a lot that affects him to this day. Everybody could probably benefit from …
My husband could benefit from therapy. How do I persuade him to go? Read MoreIf the OHL was the NHL, Blackhawks prospect forward Nick Lardis would be Alex Ovechkin. Some of the stats that Lardis, the Brantford Bulldogs’ 19-year-old sniper, has produced in junior hockey this season are nothing short of amazing. He leads …
Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis is a ‘goal-scoring machine,’ and he wants to translate that Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 48; Christie Brinkley, 71; Brent Spiner, 76; Graham Nash, 83. Happy Birthday: Hit the reset button and make the changes that will help you fulfill your dreams. Procrastination won’t solve your problems or improve …
Horoscopes Feb. 2, 2025: Shakira, hit the reset button and make changes Read MoreDear Eric: I am a retired 70-year-old. My mother is 93 and lives alone about 20 miles from me. She has lived in her home for more than 50 years, is relatively healthy and can still take care of herself. …
Asking Eric: Caregiver abandoned by siblings Read MorePhoenix Suns star Kevin Durant and his teammates learned about the mega-blockbuster Anthony Davis–Luka Dončić trade while they were playing the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant and his teammates’ real-time reaction during an ongoing NBA game was caught on video, which …
Video of Kevin Durant’s Real-Time Reaction to Anthony Davis-Luka Dončić Trade Goes Viral Read MoreDear Eric: The letter from the woman whose husband never gave feedback on her various hobbies (“No Comment”) reminded me of a similar situation involving me and a friend. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: I’m suspicious of my brother’s …
Asking Eric: My friend’s reaction to my writing was dismaying. Maybe she’s jealous? Read More(Image credit: John Darkow / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Adam Zyglis / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Mike Luckovich / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate) (Image credit: Drew Sheneman / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency) (Image …
5 sunny-side up cartoons about egg prices Read MoreDear Eric: The letter from the woman whose husband never gave feedback on her various hobbies (“No Comment”) reminded me of a similar situation involving me and a friend. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: I’m suspicious of my brother’s …
Asking Eric: My friend’s reaction to my writing was dismaying. Maybe she’s jealous? Read MoreToday is Sunday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2025. There are 332 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 2, 1925, the legendary Alaska Serum Run ended as the last of a series of dog mushers …
Today in History: February 2, Alaska Serum Run ends Read MoreDEAR ABBY: My mother, who is close to 85, has decided to dress like me. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: Our son and his new wife are ditching our surname, which sounds dirty Advice | Dear Abby: The emojis …
Dear Abby: My mother copies how I dress and, believe me, no one wants to see that Read MoreToday is Sunday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2025. There are 332 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 2, 1925, the legendary Alaska Serum Run ended as the last of a series of dog mushers …
Today in History: February 2, Alaska Serum Run ends Read More