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Letters: Find ways to work together on our hard problems

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

Find a way to work togetherWhat ever happened to politicians from both parties working together to get things done for the betterment of all Americans? Republicans and Democrats can differ on many issues but they should also realize that on some very dire concerns there is need for compromise.  A little give and take from both sides … without constant finger-pointing.When Jimmy Carter was president, he had a Democratic House and a Democratic Senate. Yet the country was often at a stalemate in both domestic and foreign issues. What from the hostage taking in Iran to the oil embargo which almost stalled America’s economy.Fast forward to the Reagan administration. President Reagan and Speaker Tip O’Neill had their differences but often sat down to share a glass of wine and actually worked together on many issues. All for the good of the country.Then there was President Bill Clinton  and Speaker Newt Gingrich. A lot of differences on many issues, yet they were not at e...

Large sinkhole closes part of PCH in Long Beach 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

A large sinkhole opened up on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach on Saturday afternoon and a portion of the road remains closed through early Sunday morning. Road crews were seen repairing the hole, located on PCH between Santa Fe Avenue and Harbor Avenue west of the 710 Freeway. The road crews anticipate having the road open within an hour but advise drivers to avoid the area until further notice. There is no word on what caused the sinkhole. 

Yamaguchi hosts Family Literacy Festival at Children’s Discovery Museum

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

Family Literacy FestivalAuthors, Olympic athletes and Grammy-winning musicians will come together June 10 for the inaugural Family Literacy Festival hosted by the San Jose Public Library Foundation, Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.Yamaguchi is both an Olympic gold medalist in figure skating and a children’s book author, and the festival will feature guests from both worlds. U.S. Silver figure skating champion Polina Edmunds, Olympic bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani and children’s book authors Tim McCanna, Maggie Tokuda Hall and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Fosberry will be on hand to read to kids. Grammy winners Alphabet Rockers and children’s musician AndyZ are set to perform.The festival will take place at Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, at 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. for the morning session and again from 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at https://www.sjplf.org/kristi-yamaguchis-family-literacy-festi...

Campbell’s Heritage Theatre hosts dance recitals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

Dance recitals at HeritageA couple local dance companies are holding recitals next week at Campbell’s Heritage Theatre at 1 W. Campbell Ave.Infinity Dance Studio is staging “Infinity and Beyond!” Thursday, June 15, and Friday, June 16, at 6 p.m.to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Tickets are $26.50 at https://www.campbellca.gov/heritagetheatre.On Saturday, June 17, it’s California Sports Center’s turn on the dance floor. Students are presenting “A Night at the Movies” at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 at https://www.campbellca.gov/heritagetheatre.Cold War Spies at Happy HourRetired attorney David Blinn hold forth about two Cold War spies, Campbell resident James Mintkenbaugh and Robert Johnson, at a June 17 History Happy Hour. The two men were arrested in 1965 by the FBI and charged with selling U.S. Defense secrets to Russia.The talk is set for the Carriage House next to the Ainsley House at 300 Grant St. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Light appetizers and beverages will be serv...

Saratoga Historical Museum hosts fundraiser, Masson history webinar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

Game day fundraiserThe Saratoga Historical Museum is hosting a game day fundraiser on Tuesday, June 20 at 11 a.m., when participants can choose to join a game of bridge or Mah Jong at the Saratoga Oaks Clubhouse, 14626 Big Basin Way.Tickets are $50, including lunch. Reserve a seat at the table by June 17 by emailing [email protected] history of MassonThe Saratoga Historical Foundation and Museum presents a postcard history of Paul Masson Winery June 20 at 7 p.m., led by wine historian Gail Unzelman and wine data researcher Alice van Ommeren.To join the free webinar, visit www.saratogahistory.com and click on “Paul Masson.”Saratoga Safety FairMeet with representatives of Saratoga’s public safety organizations during the Saratoga Safety Fair on Saturday, June 24,9-11 a.m., at the Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave. Attendees will have the chance to discuss topics like crime prevention and wildfire preparedness with safety experts. No registra...

Latest line: A good week for Bob Myers, a bad week for Elizabeth Holmes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

Bob MyersWarriors’ GM steps down after 12 years, earning widespread praise for winning four NBA championships, signing Steve Kerr, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green, and building a Bay Area dynasty.    Elizabeth HolmesFounder of now-defunct Palo Alto blood testing company Theranos, once hailed as a Steve Jobs-like visionary, enters a Texas prison to begin an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors.   Steve GarveyFormer Dodgers first baseman considers a run for U.S. Senate as a Republican. He’s got name recognition, but Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-to-1 in California. And Giants fans? Probably a no. 

They said it: Getting to know words

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

“I would coin myself a quick word here. I’m an encyclopediac.”— Dhruv Subramanian, a 7th-grader at Windemere Ranch Middle School in San Ramon and finalist in the Scripps National Spelling Bee held last week near Washington, D.C., on how he got to be such a good speller. 

AP Month in Pictures: Middle East

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

MAY 2023This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images by Associated Press photographers in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan in May 2023.This selection shows scenes from across the region, including images of continued violence in the occupied West Bank and Gaza, political upheaval in Israel and Pakistan, and social protests in Lebanon.The gallery was curated by Oded Balilty, AP chief photographer for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, and Dusan Vranic, deputy news director for photography for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan.Follow AP visual journalism:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnewsAP Images on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AP_ImagesAP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.comSource

Black-owned company begins to revitalize former Robert E. Lee monument site

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The symbolism of the moment and the task ahead of him is not lost on Earl Gary.“I think it’s very unique, the odds of me getting in a position like this,” Gary said. “I’m really grateful to be given this opportunity to perform with all of the history that comes with it.”Gary’s YME Landscape, a Black-owned Richmond company, has been chosen to revitalize the circle on Monument and North Allen avenues where the Robert E. Lee statue once stood. His company’s involvement in the project marks another symbol in the lessening of the city’s Confederate presence with a Black crew working to reimagine the space once inhabited by the general.The controversial bronze statue was taken down in 2021, after activists called for its removal in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. The empty pedestal was leveled in February 2022. The statue was transferred to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia.YME and the Department of Public Works recently began site work at ...

Motorbike rider dies after crash during Ironman triathlon European championship race

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:37 GMT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — The rider of a motorbike has died following a crash with a competitor in an Ironman triathlon European championship race Sunday, police in the event’s host city of Hamburg said.Police said there was a head-on crash when a race support motorbike carrying a rider and a passenger collided with a triathlete who was cycling in the opposite direction. TV footage showed the incident happened on a section of road where competitors were riding in both directions as part of a loop in the course for the cycling section of the race. Motorbikes carrying camera operators were riding down the middle of the road.Police said in a statement that the 70-year-old motorbike rider died at the scene, a 26-year-old triathlete was treated for severe injuries and a 50-year-old camera operator was treated in hospital for shock. Police were investigating how the crash happened.“At 36 (kilometers) (22 miles) of the IRONMAN Hamburg bike course, a motorcycle race vehicle, carrying an...