For the first time in Colorado girls high school lacrosse history, CHSAA awarded two state championships this spring. And, of course, one of them went to Colorado Academy. The Mustangs claimed their sixth consecutive state title Wednesday night, beating Valor Christian 14-3 in the first Class 5A championship game at Legacy Stadium in Aurora. “I […]
San Jose man convicted of federal drug-trafficking charges
SAN FRANCISCO – A jury on Wednesday convicted a 35-year-old San Jose man of four charges related to methamphetamine trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. On Oct. 11, 2018, Armando Daniel Calderon, along with six others, was indicted on charges of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or […]
A’s falter late as Rangers rally for 5-3 win in Texas
It took just three pitches in the bottom of the seventh inning on Wednesday night for the Oakland Athletics’ strong performance to turn on its head. Righty Yusmeiro Petit entered the game and his first three offerings were blasted into play. The first was a game-tying home run from Nate Lowe, the second a double […]
7-Eleven owners are using surveillance cameras to prevent workers from stealing, months after some franchisees paid back $173 million over wage-theft accusations
7-Eleven and other convenience stores have deployed surveillance tech to prevent worker theft and shoplifting, but the companies’ theft of employee wages often goes unscrutinized. Tubagus Aditya Irawan/Getty Images 7-Eleven and other stores are monitoring workers 24/7 to prevent theft and shoplifting. But some franchisees were recently told to return $173 million to workers in […]
SUVs and pickups are popular, and so is bashing them: Roadshow
Q: Readers have been bashing SUVs. Let me join in. I dislike SUVs, vans and large pickups because I cannot see around them in my small Honda. If they have tinted windows, it’s even worse. Isn’t this a big problem for others? Hazle Collins, San Jose A: It definitely is. The hood of a Ford […]
Biden targets law-breaking gun dealers in anti-crime plan
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced new efforts Wednesday to stem a rising national tide of violent crime, declaring the federal government is “taking on the bad actors doing bad things to our communities.” But questions persist about how effective the efforts can be in what could be a turbulent summer. Crime rates have risen […]
Evergreen wins first 4A state girls lacrosse title, routing Castle View 19-5
In the very first Class 4A girls lacrosse state championship, the Evergreen High School Cougars claimed their first state title on the backs of their stars: Averi Gardner, Bella Reece and Margo Miller. Reece and Miller scored five goals apiece, Gardner added four, and the Cougars cruised past Castle View for a 19-5 victory that […]
Senators have reportedly reached a deal on infrastructure
By Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking | Associated Press WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators reached a tentative framework on an infrastructure deal Wednesday ahead of a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House. That’s according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss […]
San Jose: Pedestrian killed in May 27 crash identified
SAN JOSE – A pedestrian killed in a traffic collision May 27 in San Jose has been identified as 55-year-old George Story, according to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office. The collision was reported at 9:26 p.m. at Capitol Expressway and Seven Trees Boulevard. An initial investigation revealed the victim was crossing the street […]
Bipartisan group of senators reach deal for ‘framework’ of infrastructure package, to meet with Biden tomorrow
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, arrives on Senate subway for a vote in the Capitol in December 2020. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The bipartisan group of senators meeting with White House officials said they reached a ‘framework’ for a deal. They will present their framework for the massive spending package to President Joe […]
Chris Owings makes long-awaited return to Rockies’ lineup following thumb surgery
Chris Owings went 75 days in between playing games for the Rockies after what he called a “freak accident” derailed a promising start to his season. His long-awaited return following left thumb surgery arrived Wednesday in Colorado’s road victory at the Seattle Mariners. Owings, beaming with anticipation before the game, said: “I’m excited. … It […]
A brief history of John McAfee’s run-ins with the authorities
John McAfee John McAfee Silicon Valley mogul John McAfee butted heads with law enforcement around the globe. McAfee was a “person of interest” in the murder of his neighbor in Belize and bragged about avoiding US taxes. Spanish news reported that McAfee was found dead in his Spanish prison cell on Wednesday after Spanish authorities […]