Nearly three years after the invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s economy is stumbling. The ruble is falling, inflation is rising and sanctions are taking their toll. What does all this mean for Vladimir Putin’s war effort? The crisis comes at a …
Could Russia’s faltering economy end the war? Read MoreWhat happened The Assad family’s 54-year rule of Syria came to an abrupt end Sunday when President Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus as rebels approached. Led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Free Syrian Army raised its flag …
Syria’s Assad flees to Russia as rebels take Damascus Read MoreWe’ve spent significant time in this space bemoaning the numerous hurdles California’s economy faces. But for a moment, let’s consider how, despite such challenges, business endeavors of all sorts statewide create vast sums of economic activity. My trusty spreadsheet looked …
California has 10 of nation’s largest economies by county Read MoreOAKLAND — A 25-year-old Fresno woman was shot in East Oakland Monday morning, authorities said. The woman was in stable condition at a hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to her chest, authorities said. The shooting happened just after 12 …
Woman shot in East Oakland Read MoreWelcome back to Monday Morning Lights, our weekly feature that sheds more light on the high school football weekend and peeks ahead to the new week. If you haven’t already, please subscribe. Your contributions keep us going. MOREAU CATHOLIC: PODCAST IS …
Monday Morning Lights: Moreau’s father-son duo making memories on, off field Read MoreThe Best of the West offers fans a candid assessment of the top teams in the western third of the country — a collection of schools now scattered across five conferences: the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 and Mountain …
Best of the West: Final power rankings of 2024 have CFP-bound teams on top, followed by Big 12 duo and UNLV Read MoreSunny, clear and at times extremely cold weather continued to be on the Bay Area’s weather menu Monday, continuing a pattern that has gone mostly unchanged for longer than a week. By late in the work week, there finally will …
‘Weak disturbance’ in Bay Area weather pattern to end stretch of sunny days, very cold nights Read MoreWith due respect to Mariah Carey, Nat King Cole and other classic Christmas crooners, it just might be time to freshen up your holiday playlist with some more modern selections this season. No, we’re not suggesting that you ignore the …
Here are 10 great new Christmas albums to hear this holiday season Read MoreBy JAKE COYLE, Associated Press Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery to become a woman, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods to lead it …
‘Emilia Pérez’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 10, followed by ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Conclave’ Read MoreThe Philadelphia Eagles should be the happiest team in the NFL after improving to 11-2 and winning their ninth consecutive game after defeating the Carolina Panthers 22-16 in Week 14. Not everyone on Philly’s roster is feeling the love from …
Eagles’ $96 Million All-Pro Sends 1-Word Message Amid Offensive Frustrations Read MoreMOUNTAIN VIEW — A person died early Monday when a vehicle crashed on U.S. Highway 101, the California Highway Patrol said. Related Articles California News | Mother of two children killed in California police pursuit files negligence lawsuit California News …
One dead following crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View Read MoreWe’ve spent significant time in this space bemoaning the numerous hurdles California’s economy faces. But for a moment, let’s consider how, despite such challenges, business endeavors of all sorts statewide create vast sums of economic activity. My trusty spreadsheet looked …
California has 10 of nation’s largest economies by county Read More<p id=”par-1_80″><em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/sister-wives/”>Sister Wives</a></em> star Kody Brown always put his own needs above those of his wives Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn Brown. He always appeared to have a different favorite OG wife depending on who treated him the best. …
‘Sister Wives’: Was Kody Brown Ever in Love With Robyn, or Did She Just Stroke His Ego? Read MoreBanning flavored nicotine products may briefly feel good for Denver’s City Council members who are admirably trying to keep the addictive vape products out of teens’ hands, but the victory will be hollow. Shutting down the roughly 50 vape shops …
Editorial: Trying and failing to make sense of a flavored nicotine ban Read MoreJacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender-affirming surgery to become a woman, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods to top other contenders including the musical smash “Wicked,” …
Golden Globe nominations: Musical ‘Emilia Pérez’ leads the pack with 10 Read MoreFremd decided to leave the first seat on its bench open for each game throughout the season in honor of Dave Yates, who died last June after a bout with brain cancer. Yates was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a rare …
Fremd looks dominant and other key takeaways from girls basketball Chicagoland Showcase Read MoreWhile Fast & Furious movie star Jordana Brewster is sharing photos this weekend from a party hosted by her co-star Charlize Theron (see Brewster below in a flapper costume with her husband Mason Morfit in the fedora), the daughter of …
Paul Walker’s Daughter Stuns in Sheer Navel-Plunging Dress Read MoreBroadway and Hollywood star Laura Linney is known for her roles in movies including The Truman Show, Mystic River, Kinsey, You Can Count on Me, and the Netflix crime series Ozark. While the native New Yorker has received two Golden …
Laura Linney Gives ‘Love, Actually’ Fans Reason to Rewatch Her Kiss Scene Read More“If you go back 25 years ago,” President-elect Donald Trump claimed in an interview over the weekend, “you had very little autism. Now you have it.” Thus Trump pushed open the door to the idea that autism may be linked …
Trump’s Vaccine Admission Called “Act of War” Read MoreHollywood movie star Selma Blair (Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, Hellboy) turned heads in London at the British Fashion Council red carpet event this week. The platinum blonde reports that the evening was “tremendous” and thanked Completed Works for her fashion-forward …
Selma Blair Stuns in Strapless Plunging Black Velvet Dress Read MoreMOUNTAIN VIEW — A person died early Monday when a vehicle crashed on U.S. Highway 101, the California Highway Patrol said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Mother of two children killed in California police pursuit files negligence lawsuit Crashes …
One dead following crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View Read MoreAre you looking for some radio-related books to buy as gifts for your radio-loving friends – or yourself? I have recommendations. I first heard of Neil Ross when he played soft hits on the old KZLA (now KLLI, 93.9 FM) …
Tune in, radio fans, for these recommendations for some great books Read MoreWe’ve spent significant time in this space bemoaning the numerous hurdles California’s economy faces. But for a moment, let’s consider how, despite such challenges, business endeavors of all sorts statewide create vast sums of economic activity. My trusty spreadsheet looked …
California has 10 of nation’s largest economies by county Read MoreThe New York Yankees face a dilemma in building the club’s roster now that Juan Soto bolted for the team’s crosstown rival New York Mets. The Yankees will now scramble and attempt to use some of the money destined for …
Yankees Could Land Predicted $217 Million 4-Time All-Star After Juan Soto Move Read MoreThe Kansas City Chiefs surprised many people before Sunday Night Football in Week 15 when they released their inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff and the list included defensive end Josh Uche. Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to express …
Fans Question Why Chiefs’ Newest Pass Rusher Was a Healthy Scratch Read MoreSANTA CLARA — The 49ers finally put together a complete game Sunday, and due to circumstances beyond their control, it may be too late. When Seattle beat Arizona 30-18 and then the L.A. Rams took down Buffalo 44-42, it put …
Even with big win over Bears, 49ers’ playoff hopes took a hit Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries selected 11 players during Friday’s WNBA expansion draft, ranging from 20-year-old French guard Carla Leite to grizzled veteran Temi Fagbenle. None came close to creating the kind of raucous cheers of approval that …
What Kate Martin said about ‘new beginning’ with Golden State Valkyries Read MoreSANTA CLARA – Here is how the 49ers (6-7) graded in Sunday’s 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears (4-9): PASS OFFENSE: A Brock Purdy started his 325-yard renaissance by accounting for all 70 yards and going 4-for-4 on the opening …
49ers report card: ‘We’re finally playing team football’ Read MoreRinu Nair, the youngest-ever woman elected to the Fremont Unified School District board, arrives just a few minutes behind schedule to her father’s new South Indian restaurant Vande Bharat in Milpitas. She smiles, the glint in her eyes showing the …
How the newly elected, youngest-ever Fremont school board trustee won over her skeptics Read MoreGlacier hikes in the Canadian Rockies, a paella cooking class in Barcelona, museum-hopping in Vienna — our readers have had all sorts of adventures this year. And they’ve been kind enough to share their travel tales and helpful tips with …
Wish You Were Here: Hiking in Nepal Read MoreSanta Clara County is gearing up to protect immigrants in preparation for a Trump administration that has said it plans to carry out mass deportations. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week to move $5 million from the county’s …
Santa Clara County is building a war chest for immigration fight against the Trump administration Read MoreDEAR JOAN: I know that dogs sweat through their tongues and panting, but do cats do the same? I’m worried about my Maine Coon, Toby. He’s about 3 years old but ever since I’ve had him – a couple of years …
Is a San Jose cat getting too close to the fireplace for comfort? Read MoreAbout two weeks before state officials will vote on the future of the controversial Aliso Canyon underground natural gas storage facility, which became the site of a massive gas leak nine years ago, a group of 100 scientists sent a …
Scientists urge Governor Gavin Newsom to close natural gas storage storage facility Read MoreThe mother of two boys killed during a San Diego police vehicle pursuit filed a lawsuit last week alleging negligence on behalf of the department and the officers involved. Malikai, 8, and Mason Orozco-Romero, 4, were killed Dec. 8, 2023, …
Mother of two children killed in California police pursuit files negligence lawsuit Read MoreThe Airport fire, accidentally ignited by an Orange County work crew, has sparked about $400 million in liability claims from more than 100 people seeking an array of damages and reimbursement, down to one evacuee’s $3 purchase of peanut M&Ms …
Damage claims from the Airport fire run the gamut — from millions for burned houses to $3 for M&Ms Read MoreLight snow is expected to dust Denver on Monday while a heavier winter storm swirls over the mountains, according to the National Weather Service. NWS forecasters said snow is most likely in Denver between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday …
Colorado weather: Snow expected in Denver and the mountains on Monday Read MoreHiram Crittenden was the first volunteer to pursue a new legal strategy to restore honor to U.S. Navy sailors stationed at Port Chicago in Contra Costa County, where a massive explosion during World War II killed 320 people, injured 400 …
Honor after exoneration: Port Chicago sailors’ fight for justice isn’t over Read MoreSANTA CLARA — The 49ers finally put together a complete game Sunday, and due to circumstances beyond their control, it may be too late. When Seattle beat Arizona 30-18 and then the L.A. Rams took down Buffalo 44-42, it put …
Even with big win over Bears, 49ers’ playoff hopes took a hit Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries selected 11 players during Friday’s WNBA expansion draft, ranging from 20-year-old French guard Carla Leite to grizzled veteran Temi Fagbenle. None came close to creating the kind of raucous cheers of approval that …
What Kate Martin said about ‘new beginning’ with Golden State Valkyries Read MoreRinu Nair, the youngest-ever woman elected to the Fremont Unified School District board, arrives just a few minutes behind schedule to her father’s new South Indian restaurant Vande Bharat in Milpitas. She smiles, the glint in her eyes showing the …
How the newly elected, youngest-ever Fremont school board trustee won over her skeptics Read More