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Letters: Oakland leadership | Lee’s critique | Let Feinstein stay | AI’s limits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Oakland needs changein its leadershipThe Oakland mayor and City Council have defunded and demoralized the police to such an extent that they are unable to properly do their job. The district attorney has bent over backward to release incarcerated thugs to continue committing street muggings, carjackings, store break-ins and the like.These elected officials are directly responsible for the fear we experience living and shopping in Oakland and indirectly responsible for a growing racist, anti-democratic, pro-Trump sentiment. Vote these clowns out of office as soon as possible.Stephen MatthewsOaklandLee’s critique ofhigh court is spot onRe: “Call to remake court proves Lee is unfit” (Page A6, May 26).With all due respect, I must respond to Dick Patterson’s letter. U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee has been a dedicated servant of the people for many years. Her accusations against America’s ...

Single family residence sells for $2.8 million in Danville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

6 Westward Lane – Google Street ViewA 3,565-square-foot house built in 1991 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the first block of Westward Lane in Danville was sold on May 1, 2023, for $2,800,000, or $785 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an attached garage, and two parking spaces. The backyard also has a pool. The unit sits on a 0.4-acre lot.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:In August 2022, a 3,565-square-foot home on Windover Drive in Danville sold for $3,200,000, a price per square foot of $898. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Brightwood Circle, Danville, in October 2022, a 4,053-square-foot home was sold for $3,850,000, a price per square foot of $950. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.A 3,977-square-foot home on the first block of Brightwood Circle in Danville sold in July 2022, for $2,700,000, a price per square foot of $679. The home has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. 

Letters: Cut waste | Grand jury | Affordable housing | Ethnic studies | Serious on climate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Before increasing transittaxes, eliminate wasteRe: “BART needs driverless trains; VTA should halt S.J. extension” (Page A6, May 19).This tax increase talk is quite annoying. Vote no. Over the last several elections, voters in Santa Clara County have passed multiple tax and fee increases.All this nickel and diming contributes to making the Bay Area a horribly expensive place to live; especially for people of modest means, who must pay the greatest percentage of their income in these regressive taxes and fees. Each increase by itself does not amount to much, but the cumulative effect is to add to the unaffordability of the region.Before increasing taxes yet again, waste needs to be removed from transportation projects.William HoughLos AltosCivil grand jury keepsSanta Clara honestRe: “Indictment shows the value of the civil grand jury” (Page A6, May 25).Henry Groth and Michael Kray p...

Medicure: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Medicure Inc. (MCUJF) on Friday reported profit of $215,000 in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Winnipeg, Manitoba-based company said it had net income of 2 cents.The drugmaker posted revenue of $4.2 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MCUJF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MCUJFSource

Friday’s Transactions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

BASEBALLMajor League BaseballMLB — Suspended manager Aaron Boone one-game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his conduct toward Major League Umpires and his ejection from the game on May 25 against Baltimore.American LeagueBALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reinstated INF Ramon Urias from the 10-day IL. Optioned INF Joey Ortiz to Norfolk (IL).BOSTON RED SOX — Assigned 3B Christian Arroyo to Worcester (IL) on a rehab assignment. Assigned SS Yu Chang to Portland (EL) on a rehab assignment.CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Sent CF Jake Marisnick outright to Charlotte (IL).DETROIT TIGERS — Assigned LF Kerry Carpenter to Toledo (IL) on a rehab assignment.KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Reinstated OF Drew Waters from the 10-day IL.LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Designated RHP Reyes Moronta for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Sam Bachman from Rocket City (SL).NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned LHP Nick Ramirez to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Recalled RHP Randy Vasquez from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Released OF Aaron Hicks.TORONTO BLUE ...

Miami rallies to beat Duke 7-6, heads to ACC semifinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Yohandy Morales went 3 for 5 with a homer and four RBIs and Miami rallied to beat Duke 7-6 on Friday in pool play of the ACC Tournament. Miami (39-18) plays top-ranked and No. 1 seed Wake Forest in the semifinals on Saturday. The ACC announced both semifinal games will start at 1 p.m. ET at different sites due to weather.Miami was down two in the sixth before tying it, and again down two in the eighth.CJ Kayfus led off the eighth with a solo shot, Morales hit his 14th home run of the season two batters later to tie it at 6-all and Renzo Gonzalez added a go-ahead single up the middle.Miami reliever Andrew Walters struck out two in the ninth for his 11th save of the season.Alex Stone extended his hitting streak to 30 games with a go-ahead solo home run — Duke’s third of the game — in the sixth inning. Damon Lux added an RBI single in the inning before Miami tied it in the bottom half on Morales’ two-run double.Giovanni DiGiacomo made a diving catch at the warning t...

Florida Missing Child Alert issued for 17-year-old boy in Lake Worth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

LAKE WORTH, Fla. (WSVN) – Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a 17-year-old boy who was reported missing from Lake Worth.A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for Matthew Rodriguez, Friday night.According to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, the teen was last seen earlier in the day in the area of the 1700 block of Lake Worth Road.Rodriguez stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs around 140 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.He was last seen wearing a black and brown hoodie and a black T-shirt with a tuxedo pattern in the front. Officials urge anyone who spots Rodriguez to refrain from approaching him and contact PBSO at 561-688-3000.

SoFlo artist Honorebel to perform new single ‘On Top Of The World’ at Flamingo Room in Fort Lauderdale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

When you’re a big name on the South Florida music scene, you’ve got to do right by your fans. For instance, if you’re dropping a new song this weekend, you’re going to want to have a release party where everybody can kick it.After all, that would be the “Honorebel” thing to do.Honorebel was hanging and banging with Deco at the Flamingo Room in Fort Lauderdale. He knew exactly why we were there.Honorebel: “We’re talking about the new release of ‘On Top Of The World.’ That’s my new single, my new video and also the big release party.”We’ll get to the party in a minute. Let’s hear more about the song first.Honorebel: “‘On Top Of The World’ is a very happy type of song for everybody, mainly for the ladies, yes.”He’s not shy to admit he’s a big fan of his creation.Honorebel : “And the chorus is so melodic and catchy, so once you play it, it catch you right there.&...

Prosecutors reveal new details about murder of 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

A man charged in connection with the death of 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver was back in court Friday, where new details emerged about the murder. Oliver was reported missing in 2013. His body was then found inside a suitcase a year later on the side of a highway in Sterling. In court on Friday, prosecutors said 32-year-old Alberto Sierra attacked Oliver’s mother before he killed the boy. Prosecutors said Sierra then violently smashed Oliver’s head against a floor. “The child, who had been relegated to a closet in the kitchen to live, to sleep and to spend his time, came from that closet area and went at this defendant and said something to the effect of ‘Don’t hurt my mommy,” one prosecutor said.“As a result of that, the observation by Ms. Oliver was that this defendant took the child by the head, slammed his head onto the floor and the child was no longer moving,” the same prosecutor continued.Oliver’s mother is also set to face charges in connection with her son’s...

Division 2 state track: Ryan Connolly sets record, North Andover boys grab lead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:02 GMT

NORTH ANDOVER – As Ryan Connolly made the final turn for home at Merrimack College on Friday, the North Andover track star knew he had a lead on the field. The only question was whether or not he would be able to complete his mission.Despite a frightening conclusion, he ultimately succeeded, and made history in doing so. The UMass Amherst commit shattered a meet record in the boys 800-meter run, finishing with a time of 1:53.38 to open the annual MIAA Div. 2 track championships in style.“I just had to take the lead and push,” Connolly said. “Coming down the last stretch, my legs were not feeling great. I was a little tired because I was pushing the back stretch hard. I knew the Concord-Carlisle kid was on me. So, I knew the biggest goal for me was to get the 10 points for my team … and the record came with it. I didn’t realize I was going to get the school or the meet record, so I’m really happy with the race today.”North Andover entered the meet looking to defend its Div. 2 b...