Michael Jackson‘s stardom began with the release of The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back.” It took a lot to record that song and Jackson learned from the experience. The song also became the first of four No. 1 singles by The Jackson 5. What the producer of The Jackson 5’s ‘I Want You Back’ said to Michael […]
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How Motown Founder Berry Gordy Inspired Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’
Michael Jackson‘s “Billie Jean” is a song about a man who may or may not have fathered a child with a woman he doesn’t like. One of Jackson’s brothers explained the song’s connection to Motown founder Berry Gordy. Gordy is a musical legend, but his label’s music faced some criticism from one of The Beatles. ‘Billie Jean’ was […]
Concord woman gets 2-year sentence for killing woman in 2022 DUI crash
MARTINEZ — A Concord woman was sentenced to two years of confinement after pleading no contest to drunk driving in connection with a 2022 crash that killed one pedestrian and injured another, court records show. Briana Day, 30, pleaded no contest to drunk driving causing injury in the July 30, 2022 crashed that killed 27-year-old […]
‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’: Ronnie Calls Angelina Out for Having ‘Deep-Rooted Issues’
Angelina Pivarnick from ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ | Santiago Felipe/Getty Images for MTV Related MTV’s Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 brought Ronnie Ortiz-Magro back, and fans are observing how the dynamics in the house changed with his return. In episode 11, Ronnie speaks to Angelina Pivarnick about her issues with Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola and […]
SF Giants Notebook: Alex Cobb suffers another setback in return to rotation
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants are awaiting a doctor’s visit to learn more about Alex Cobb. The 36-year-old right-hander suffered another setback in his rehab this week. After throwing a bullpen session, he began to experience soreness and stiffness in his lat. Cobb was scheduled to visit with a team doctor on Thursday, when the […]
Suspects arrested in organized theft spree of Apple products at Valley Fair mall Monday
SAN JOSE — Three suspects were taken into custody Monday evening after being found with more than $13,000 of stolen merchandise, largely Apple products, either on them or in their vehicle outside Valley Fair mall. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Letters: Don’t promote | ‘Just desserts’ | Housing insanity | Fanciful view Crime […]
DA Pamela Price files involuntary manslaughter charges against three Alameda cops in death of Mario Gonzalez
OAKLAND — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Thursday announced criminal charges against three police officers involved in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez, who stopped breathing while being pinned to the ground by multiple officers. Price is charging three Alameda Police Department officers — Eric McKinley, James Fisher and Cameron Leahy — with involuntary […]
Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia
Associated Press NEW YORK — New York police removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at Columbia University on Thursday and arrested more than 100 demonstrators, including the daughter of a prominent Minnesota congresswoman. Several students involved in the protest said they also were suspended from Columbia and Barnard College, including Isra Hirsi, who is the daughter […]
Cecilia Lunaparra holds lead in Berkeley City Council race
BERKELEY — A seat on the Berkeley City Council left vacant by Councilmember Rigel Robinson’s sudden resignation will likely be filled by 22-year-old Cecilia Lunaparra, according to updated election results released Thursday. Lunaparra, a UC Berkeley undergrad, entered the race to represent District 7, which is largely made up of UC Berkeley student voters, after Robinson […]
‘I would love to get him out there more:’ Steve Kerr details Moses Moody’s inconsistent role with Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ play-in loss in Sacramento was the story of Moses Moody’s season, and really the story of his career to this point. Moody was out of Golden State’s rotation heading into the single-elimination Kings game. The 10th man in a nine-man playoff rotation, he’d been just edged out because of the […]
Cal Bears clinch spot in Four on the Floor NCAA women’s gymnastics finals for first time
Cal is headed to the finals of the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships for the first time in school history after finishing second in the semifinals 1 session on Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas. Stanford finished third, 0.6375 points behind Cal. Only the top two teams from each semifinal advance to the Four on the Floor […]
TikTok legislation added to the House foreign aid package
By Mary Clare Jalonick and Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel. The bill […]