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Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Walters’ attacks onNewsom are tiresomeRe: “Public support for governor is sinking rapidly” (Page A6, Nov. 10).The Nov. 10 Mercury News had yet another article by Dan Walters of CalMatters excoriating Gov. Newsom.Let’s agree that Gov. Newsom has flaws and has made mistakes. (Even Newsom would concur.) But Walters’ perpetual, imbalanced vilification of all things Newsom reveals malice and bias, not objectivity. I don’t recall Walters saying a single positive thing about Newsom. Ever.Worse than being one-sided, it’s boring. We get it. Enough.Rajiv BhatejaLos Altos HillsColumn makes wrongcall on educationRe: “California needs to fix school curricula before adding more” (Page A6, Nov. 15).Dan Walters is usually on target, but he missed the mark this time.Walters argues that adding new “mandates” in K-12 education takes away from basic reading a...

Long a fan of autocrats, Trump praises Argentina’s new leader

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

By Nicholas Riccardi and Jill Colvin | Associated PressNEW YORK — Donald Trump has long praised a particular type of foreign leader — men he describes as “tough” and “strong,” even if they have chipped away at their countries’ democratic norms.The former president and GOP front-runner is now celebrating the newly elected leader of Argentina, Javier Milei, a wild-haired, chainsaw-wielding self-described “anarcho-capitalist” dubbed “the madman” by his admirers.“A very special congratulations to Javier Milei on a great race for president of Argentina,” Trump exulted in a video posted Tuesday on his social media site that echoed an earlier statement. “I am very proud of you. You will turn your country around and truly Make Argentina Great Again!”Milei’s resounding win gives Trump a new potential ally if he wins the White House again — and underscores his enduring influence on global politics in the near-...

Christmas concerts: Here are 3 awesome shows to check out this season

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

Here are three cool concerts for Bay Area music fans to catch in December:Celebrate Christmas — Danny Gokey and Natalie Grant are co-headlining K-LOVE’s Celebrate Christmas Tour, which stops Dec. 11 at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley. The former is an “American Idol” alum who is now known for such hits as “Haven’t Seen It Yet” and “We All Need Jesus.” The latter is a five-time winner of the Dove Award for female vocalist of the year and sings such beautiful numbers as “You Will Be Found” and “King of the World.” Mac Powell is also on the bill. Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets are $31.50-$55, 3crosses.church.Related ArticlesMusic | Rolling Stones announce 2024 tour dates with stop at Levi’s Stadium Music | Big holiday radio concert set for downtown San Jose is canceled for 2023 Music | Review: Amazing vocalist delivers music and hope during only NorCal concert...

Another San Mateo County District 1 supervisor candidate drops out of race against Jackie Speier

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

They are running for the exits. Another candidate has pulled out of the San Mateo County’s District 1 supervisor race — the third since former Congresswoman Jackie Speier joined the contest in September.Jorge Quezada Flores, a 23-year-old county public health policy outreach officer who was making his first bid for public office, said in a campaign statement that he decided to suspend his campaign “after experiencing first-hand the mental toll that launching a grassroots campaign has on oneself and their loved ones.”“I am forever grateful for those who have supported my efforts, from my campaign team to the members of our community,” Flores said in a statement. “Thank you for believing in me and having my back. Though I wish I could’ve kept the campaign going, I also have to look out for my own health and I will still do everything I can to help out my community through my job as a public health policy outreach officer with the county....

McDonald’s employee in East Bay suspected of trying to run over teen customer with car

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

HERCULES — Isn’t the customer always supposed to be right?Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland: Man shot to death in fast-food parking lot Crime and Public Safety | Tracking device in stolen marijuana container leads East Bay police to arrest two suspected of robbing dispensary driver Crime and Public Safety | Oakland murder case falls apart after defense raises questions about impugned detective’s investigation Crime and Public Safety | Man shot while walking to car from Oakland BART station Crime and Public Safety | Two arrested in Oakland shooting that killed mother of two who was struck by stray bullet Police said that rule of thumb was thrown out on Monday by a rogue employee at a McDonald’s in the 1500 block of Sycamore Avenue. An argument between the worker and customer led to the employee’s arrest on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.That weapon,...

2 arrested for stray bullet killing of Oakland woman

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

(BCN) -- The Oakland Police Department announced Tuesday that two arrests have been made in connection with a fatal shooting from September. Tramonn Gray, 32, of Oakley, and Alonzo Dyer, 35, of Oakland, were arrested in connection with the killing of Wing Yin Wong on Sept. 15, police said. The shooting occurred in the 3600 block of 38th Avenue, where police believe Wong was hit by a stray bullet while in her residence as the alleged shooters targeted another vehicle. Officers responded to the scene and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, then transported Wong to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Acclaimed Oakland BBQ goes up in flames, days after being vandalized Gray and Dyer were arrested last Thursday. Additionally, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office announced it had filed charges against Gray and Dyer for their involvement in the homicide. Gray was charged with murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, attempted murder and shooting at an occup...

SPONSORED: Shen Yun celebrates Chinese culture with classical dance

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

Former Shen Yun dancer/dance teacher Sherry Hu joined host Oliva Horton to chat about the upcoming Shen Yun performances in the Bay Area. Watch the clip to see where you can catch the next performance.

Karina Castro remembered as 'hero' after killer found guilty by jury

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- A San Mateo County jury delivered its second verdict for Karina Castro's killer on Tuesday. One day after convicting Jose "Rafa" Solano Landaeta of first-degree murder, jurors also found several aggravating factors to be true. The Hayward man plotted and murdered his 27-year-old ex-girlfriend in a manner that was egregiously vicious and cruel on Sept. 8, 2022, according to the second verdict. Prosecutor Josh Stauffer said the case’s level of pre-meditated planning, violence, and the victim’s vulnerability were all aggravating factors. Landaeta chased Castro with a sword outside her San Carlos apartment building, nearly slashed off her arm, and decapitated her. Eye-witnesses testified that he continued swinging the sword into her head and neck even after she was dead.Karina Castro (Images via Facebook) The victim's two young daughters, both under age eight, were inside the apartment at the time. Landaeta was the father of the youngest daughter. Martin C...

Banco BBVA: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (BBAR) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $31.5 million.The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based bank said it had earnings of 15 cents per share.The financial holding company posted revenue of $2.05 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $1.02 billion, which topped Street forecasts.In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, the company’s shares hit $5. A year ago, they were trading at $2.70._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BBAR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BBARSource

Así será el reality del “El juego del calamar” en Netflix: premios, pruebas y más

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:08:52 GMT

(CNN Español) — Tal fue el éxito de “El juego del calamar” (“Squid Game”) en Netflix que sus creadores se aventuraron a crear un reality show inspirado en la serie de ficción que fascinó a sus seguidores en todas partes del mundo. Incluso replicaron algunos de los juegosEn “El juego del calamar: el desafío”, que se estrena este 21 de noviembre en Netflix, 465 personas se inscribieron para competir por un millonario premio en una serie de juegos que, según los avances del nuevo reality, se parece mucho a lo que se vio en “Squid Game”, de una de las producciones más exitosas de la plataforma de streaming.Tres personas recibieron atención médica en el rodaje del reality de “Squid Game”, pero Netflix niega cualquier “lesión grave”“The Challenge”, a diferencia de lo que retrataba el distópico drama surcoreano en el que las personas jugaban juegos de niños con la esperanza de ganar el millonario prem...