Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Oakland Airport doesn’t need a name change I read a lot about changing the Oakland International Airport’s name in recent editions of East Bay Times. The fact of the matter is we have three international airports not too far from […]
Sale closed in Oakland: $2.1 million for a four-bedroom home
5600 Castle Drive – Google Street View A spacious house located in the 5600 block of Castle Drive in Oakland has new owners. The 3,274-square-foot property, built in 1946, was sold on March 4, 2024, for $2,065,000, or $631 per square foot. This two-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and […]
Brushing off calls for restraint, Netanyahu vows to hit Iran
By Julia Frankel and Tia Goldenberg | Associated Press JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country would be the one to decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault earlier this week, brushing off calls for restraint from close allies. Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented […]
Thierry Henry blames two Arsenal stars for Bayern Munich winner as Gunners exit Champions League
Thierry Henry was disappointed with Arsenal’s performance (Picture: CBS Sports) Thierry Henry says Arsenal’s performance against Bayern Munich ‘was not good enough’ and pointed the finger at two players for their roles for the decisive goal in the Champions League tie. Bayern clinched a narrow 1-0 win at the Allianz Arena to beat Arsenal 3-2 […]
Russian strike on Ukraine city kills at least 17 people
By Illia Novikov | Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Three Russian missiles slammed into a downtown area of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday, hitting an eight-floor apartment building and killing at least 17 people, authorities said. At least 61 people, including three children, were wounded in the morning attack, Ukrainian emergency […]
What’s my horoscope for today? April 18, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Feeling in tune to your spiritual side? It’s time to set your intention. Be crystal clear about your desires, Gemini, and fate will bring them your way. Aries, dreams can reflect our innermost thoughts and feelings, note them – your subconscious is worth listening to. Ahead, you’ll […]
Legendary 80s metal band member reveals tribute tattoo using fellow rock star’s ashes
Leading heavy metal star JamesHetfield of Metallica has shown off his new ink (Picture: Tim Saccenti) An iconic metal band’s frontman has opted to pay tribute to one of his closest pals, and a fellow musical heavyweight, in a unique way. Metallica singer James Hetfield has chosen to remember late friend Lemmy by using some […]
Letters: Pressure leaders | Nurses compensation | Repeating mistakes
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Pressure state leaders to solve homelessness Re: “Homeless programs fund use questioned” (Page A1, April 10). In just five years, $24 billion has been wasted. It’s apparent that California has a major homeless crisis. Anyone residing in this state, specifically […]
Pep Guardiola explains Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland substitution
Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland both asked for a rest (Picture: Getty) Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has explained why he substituted Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland before losing to Real Madrid on penalties. Guardiola guided City to Champions League glory last term as part of a historic treble but they crashed out […]
Hero Taco Bell manager saves baby who stopped breathing in drive-thru
Taco Bell manager Becky Arbaugh (left) saved customer Natasha Long’s (middle) 11-month-old son, Myles (right) (Picture: WPVI) A Taco Bell manager turned into a hero after rushing out to save a customer’s baby who had stopped breathing in the drive-thru. Natasha Long and her 11-week-old son, Myles, pulled up to the fast food restaurant in […]
Neglected migrant burial ground on Greek island gets overhaul
Associated Press LESBOS, Greece — Most drowned making the hazardous sea crossing from nearby Turkey, while others died of natural causes in migrant camps on the Greek island of Lesbos. After years of neglect, a makeshift burial ground for migrants on the island has been cleaned up and landscaped to provide a dignified resting place […]
Martin Keown criticises Bukayo Saka after Arsenal’s Champions League exit
Martin Keown speaking after Arsenal’s Champions League exit (Picture: TNT Sports) Martin Keown criticised Bukayo Saka after Arsenal’s ‘hugely disappointing’ Champions League exit and said his former club ‘did not deserve’ to get past Bayern Munich. Joshua Kimmich’s powerful second-half header was enough to send Bayern through to the semi-finals in a 3-2 aggregate win […]