By The Associated Press NEW YORK — New York will be sending more vaccination preparation kits to senior housing complexes and churches in an effort to ensure fairness in vaccine distributions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. The kits include syringes, vials, room dividers, privacy curtains, cleaning supplies, personal protective gear and other items. They also […]
Dogs help Concord police make guns, drugs, fireworks haul
Concord police announced Saturday that after a months-long investigation and search warrants served in Concord and Pleasant Hill, its special enforcement team this week seized 14 guns, thousands of rounds of ammunition, body armor, two pounds of suspected cocaine, six pounds of suspected methamphetamine, $12,000 in cash and “an absurd amount of fireworks.” Concord Police […]
Texas case against Biden hinges on legality of last-minute deal
By Erik Larson | Bloomberg NEW YORK — The Department of Homeland Security, 12 days before President Joe Biden was sworn in, struck a “binding” deal with Texas agreeing to consult with the state for 180 days before making changes to immigration policy, effectively tying the hands of the new administration. That Jan. 8 accord […]
10,000 Riverside County coronavirus vaccination appointments fill up in 32 minutes — again
Another 10,000 appointments to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at Riverside County clinics filled up within 32 minutes Saturday, Jan. 23. County officials plan to make more appointments available in the middle of next week and more each week afterward, once the county knows how many doses of the coronavirus vaccine it will receive for the […]
Warriors mailbag: Rebounding problems and rotation questions
The Warriors are in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race and yet it seems many people, based on the questions I received, have concerns about their potential. It’s true, this team can be hard to gauge. This is a team, after all, that came back from a 19-point deficit to beat the Lakers, […]
The Latest: Short on bed space, Brazilian state locks down
By The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — The governor of Brazil´s Amazonas state has announced tough new lockdown measures to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases that has overwhelmed local hospitals. Gov. Wilson Lima said Saturday that as of Monday, the state’s 4 million people can only go out for essential activities such as […]
In brief: Authors to discuss work in Walnut Creek library event
WALNUT CREEK The “Live! from the Library” series will host author and attorney Reece Hirsch for a discussion about turning cutting-edge privacy and cybersecurity issues into literary thrillers. Related Articles In brief: Legal pros sought to assist Contra Costa high school mock trial In brief: Apply by Feb. 5 for Concord’s open seats on various […]
Body discovered near Tunitas Creek in San Mateo County
The body of a woman was discovered early Saturday morning near Tunitas Creek, in San Mateo County, said the sheriff’s department. The body was described as an Asian woman and was found around 9 a.m. The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office is investigating to identify the woman. No additional details were available. Go to Source […]
San Jose Sharks officially relocate first two home games to Arizona
The Sharks officially announced Saturday that because of Santa Clara County’s ongoing ban on indoor or outdoor contact sports, they are relocating their first two scheduled home games from SAP Center in San Jose to Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The team’s first two games as the home team are scheduled for Feb. 1 […]
Santa Clara County investigating hospital for offering Los Gatos teachers COVID-19 vaccine ahead of others
LOS GATOS — Santa Clara County officials are investigating the South Bay’s Good Samaritan Hospital after it offered Los Gatos teachers COVID-19 vaccinations in what the county has called a “problematic” series of events. Outcry over the vaccinations, detailed in a Thursday email from the Los Gatos Unified School District superintendent and in a public […]
