Caption: When Ryan Beierman crossed into a tiny clearing in the woods near his cabin in western Wisconsin, the wounded bear he was tracking was crouched under an oak tree, looking him in the eye. ?He was in a stance like a cat about to pounce,?? Beierman recalled. ?The next thing I know he was […]
Georgia-Pacific union workers vow to stay on strike until a fair contract comes their way
ANTIOCH — Georgia-Pacific gypsum plant union workers on strike for a third day Wednesday said they would not budge until their members agreed to a fair contract, despite management welcoming workers who wished to return to work. Business agent Anthony Rives, representing the International Longshoremen Warehouse Union Local 6, one of the two groups on strike, […]
Letters: Protection from PG&E | Media’s role
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. State isn’t helping PG&E customers As a concerned consumer, I am wondering why no one is doing anything about PG&E’s practice of continuing to stick its greedy hand out for more rate increases. Most PG&E customers are experiencing a monthly […]
Tyler Soderstrom homers, scores twice to lift the Athletics over Cubs 5-3
By Gavin Dorsey The Associated Press CHICAGO — Tyler Soderstrom homered and had two hits, two runs and two RBIs while Zack Gelof hit a double to take the lead in the eighth as the Athletics beat the Cubs 5-3. The A’s win helped the Milwaukee Brewers become the first major league team to earn […]
What’s my horoscope for today? September 19, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Two astrological transits in particular may have a big impact on your day today. The Moon in Aries can see you raring to go, while the Sun’s angle to Uranus sparks feelings of enthusiasm and positivity. Be wareful to look before you leap though, or you may […]
John Lewis is already dropping hints about its 2024 Christmas Advert
John Lewis has already given us a glimpse at what we’re all waiting for (Picture: John Lewis/PA Wire) It may still only be September, but it looks like the Christmas countdown is already on. And we’ve already had our first glimpse of the main event: John Lewis’ 2024 Christmas Advert. Last year, the retailer gave […]
Letters: Prop. 5 | Turn the page
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Two other reasons to say no to Prop. 5 Re: “Reject Prop. 5 move to ease bond approval” (Page A8, Sept. 15). Thank you for your thoughtful, history- and fact-based editorial opposing Proposition 5 (which would reduce the voter threshold […]
Single-family home sells in Palo Alto for $7.2 million
Bay Area Home Report 860 Newell Road – Google Street View The spacious property located in the 800 block of Newell Road in Palo Alto was sold on Aug. 6, 2024. The $7,200,000 purchase price works out to $3,438 per square foot. The house, built in 1949, has an interior space of 2,094 square feet. […]
Iranian hackers stole Trump information and sent it to Biden campaign
Information from former President Donald Trump’s campaign was stolen by Iranian hackers and offered to President Joe Biden’s campaign (Picture: Getty Images) Iranian hackers sent information they stole from ex-President Donald Trump’s campaign and sent it to President Joe Biden’s team, the FBI said. The election interference attempt happened in late June or early July, […]
Pep Guardiola responds to Rodri and Phil Foden ‘concern’ for Arsenal clash
Pep Guardiola expects Arsenal to be title challengers for Manchester City once again (UEFA via Getty) Pep Guardiola insists he has no concerns over the lack of minutes for Rodri, Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Arsenal this weekend. City were held to a goalless draw at home […]
At long last, the Fed is slashing interest rates. Is it time to buy a home in the Bay Area?
The news many prospective homebuyers have been waiting for has finally arrived: the Federal Reserve is slashing interest rates. Does that mean Bay Area house hunters should fire up Zillow in anticipation of scoring a deal on a mortgage? Not quite yet, local real estate experts say. For the most part, lenders have already priced […]
Muwekma Ohlone Tribe accuse congressional leaders of obstructing local support
Accusing Bay Area leaders of obstructing its efforts to gain federal recognition, the Muwekma Ohlone tribe is lashing out at San Jose officials for continuing to delay a decision on whether to support the group’s endeavor. The tribe launched a grassroots campaign to garner local support after receiving denials through the Bureau of Indian Affairs […]