Catalytic converter thefts prompt an alert to Peninsula drivers: Roadshow
Q: My Prius got hit the other night by thieves who stole my catalytic converter. The neighbor’s dog woke him up and the next thing I know he’s banging on my door at 2:45 in…
Day: June 15, 2020
Report: Lamar Jackson ‘not injured’ in scary near-miss with jet ski
Baltimore Ravens star and reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson had a close call with a jet ski recently, but thankfully he’s going to be okay. For Lamar Jackson, a jet ski was a frightening plot…
ESPN pulls plug on De La Salle football game in Texas
CONCORD — De La Salle’s football season opener will no longer include a trip to Texas for a nationally-televised game on ESPN. Uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, from health concerns to possible travel restrictions,…
Crews battle two-alarm brush fire in South San Jose
SAN JOSE – Firefighters are battling a two-alarm vegetation fire in South San Jose. The blaze was reported near Monterey Road and Emado Avenue about 4:40 p.m. Monday. The fire’s forward progress was stopped and…
Uber driver attacked in Palo Alto, suspect arrested
PALO ALTO – A 33-year-old Belmont man was arrested late last week on suspicion of attacking and trying to carjack an Uber driver in Palo Alto, authorities said. George Bjurberg The incident was reported on…
California moves full-steam ahead with reopening despite increase in cases, deaths
California, once the nation’s pioneer in restricting residents’ movements to stop the coronavirus from spreading, is increasingly joining the pack of states allowing outdoor patios, malls and beauty salons to open for the first time…
US airlines may ban passengers who refuse face masks
By Tracy Rucinski and David Shepardson | Reuters U.S. airline passengers who refuse to wear facial coverings during the novel coronavirus pandemic could have their flying privileges revoked, the industry’s main lobby group said on…
Jeffrey Boozer, Oakland artist and DJ, dies at 49
Jeffrey Boozer, an Oakland-based artist, graphic designer, illustrator and DJ, died May 30. He was 49. The cause was complications due to Type 1 diabetes, his family said. Born Sept. 12, 1970 in San Diego…
Ohio moves to send all voters absentee ballot applications
By Sharon Bernstein | Reuters Ohio has taken the first step toward sending every registered voter in the state an application for an absentee ballot for November’s presidential and gubernatorial election, Republican Secretary of State…
5 grizzled NFL vets who can still dominate
The NFL is a young man’s game. Teams are constantly looking to get younger, faster, stronger and cheaper players to round out their rosters. Yet there remains a strong contingency of long-toothed veterans around the…