OAKLAND — Whether or not this will be the A’s final Opening Night lineup from the Coliseum, and whether or not this is their final season here, manager Mark Kotsay is not ignoring fans’ feelings of abandonment. “My heart is with the fans,” Kotsay said while many were protesting in the parking lot rather than […]
Dungeness crab season in Bay Area, Central Coast will come to an early end
The already-shortened 2023-2024 Dungeness crab season in the Bay Area and central California will come to an end early, in just over a week. California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials on Thursday ordered an April 8 close to the commercial season to minimize the risk of humpback whales becoming entangled in fishing gear as […]
House GOP invites Biden to testify at stalled impeachment inquiry
By Farnoush Amiri | Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Thursday invited President Joe Biden to testify before Congress in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to deliver on their stalled monthslong impeachment inquiry into the Biden family businesses. Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, sent a letter to the […]
3 Up, 3 Down: A tough first impression for the ’24 SF Giants [Kurtenbach]
First impressions matter, and for the 2024 San Francisco Giants, it was not a good first impression. The Giants lost their season opener 6-4 to the Padres on Thursday despite Logan Webb’s strong start and a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning. Still, it wasn’t all bad. Let’s go over three positives and dwell on […]
What’s my horoscope for today? March 29, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Neptune’s up to its old tricks, stirring confusion in the air. No surprise we’re feeling confused. So, Gemini, take your time; the road ahead isn’t clear-cut. And Scorpio, hold off on those big decisions; what seems obvious to you won’t be to others. Ahead, you’ll find all […]
John Boyega breaks silence on tragic Damilola Taylor friendship: ‘He inspired my movie star dreams’
Star Wars actor John Boyega has spoken about this childhood friendship with murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor (inset) for the first time (Picture: Rex) Star Wars actor John Boyega has spoken publicly for the first time about the murder of his friend Damilola Taylor, describing the tragic event as ‘life changing’ and saying it ‘shaped’ who […]
‘Selling Sunset’ Star Christine Quinn’s Estranged Husband Christian Dumontet Spotted in LA
Christian Dumontet is seen out and about on March 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif. | MEGA/GC Images In this photo, taken March 27 in Los Angeles, Dumontet, wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt, gets into the passenger side of a Ford pickup truck with an American flag decal on the back window. Christian Dumontet | […]
Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents ‘heartbroken’ for ’empathetic’ son who wanted to ‘do good on a large scale’
Before a federal judge sentenced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to 25 years in a federal prison for stealing billions of dollars from his cryptocurrency exchange customers Thursday, it became clear that his loyal, steadfast parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, were living in a different reality. As the Stanford law professors stared at the floor […]
45 dead in bus plunge off bridge in South Africa
By Amy Cassidy | CNN Dozens of worshippers died after a bus headed to an Easter conference plunged off a cliff in South Africa’s Limpopo province on Thursday. The crash claimed the lives of 45 people and one is seriously injured, the country’s transport department said in a statement. The sole survivor is an eight-year-old […]
Historian Calls Reconciliation ‘Unlikely’ for Prince Harry and the Royal Family amid Kate Middleton’s Cancer Announcement
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reuniting with Prince William and Kate Middleton probably isn’t going to happen soon. A royal historian says it’s “unlikely” even in light of the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis. Why? Because of how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex heard the news. The ‘path to reconciliation’ is ‘unlikely’ after Harry […]
Inside Ant and Dec’s final Saturday Night Takeaway plans ahead of hiatus
Saturday Night Takeaway is coming to an end with an epic grand final (Picture: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway plans for the grand final have been revealed, featuring a whole host of celebrity guests. Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will wrap up their 20th series of the hit show with an extended […]
Letters: People in need | Section 8 oversight | PG&E rates | Charging network | Votes for climate | Trump contrast
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. CalFresh meant to help people in need Re: “CalFresh setup causes a stink” (Page A1, March 20). I found the article on CalFresh disturbing. I was under the impression that programs like CalFresh were established to help those in real […]