FREMONT — With the threat of a financial takeover from Alameda County education officials looming and community debate intensifying over whether to keep paying for police …
How one company is turning used chopsticks into furniture, shelves, and countertops
Summary List Placement People around the world use an estimated 80 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks every year. ChopValue is a Canadian company that collects …
COVID: What’s holding up a California plan to reopen schools?
Gov. Gavin Newsom remained hopeful Friday of reaching a deal with state lawmakers early next week to speed the reopening of public schools that have …
SF Giants acquire pitching prospect, stash a former closer at Triple-A, send Beede to 60-day IL
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Giants are happy with the progress right-hander Tyler Beede has made while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, but fans won’t get …
The White House is beginning to look past recreational marijuana use to fill key Biden administration roles
Summary List Placement The White House on Friday said it would begin to permit people who’ve used marijuana recreationally to apply for roles within the …
Republicans take aim at billions set aside in stimulus bill for infrastructure and transport projects, including Amtrak, BART, and a bridge to Canada
Summary List Placement Billions from the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill passed by House lawmakers on Friday would go to transportation and infrastructure projects, including extending …
A coyote attacks: ‘I gave it a punch to the nose’
MORAGA — The morning was dark, the December air was chilly, and Kenji Sytz was face to the ground doing push-ups when it happened. Kenji …
Opinion: Biden needs prime-time speech to declare war on voter suppression
The Democratic president had won a strong victory in the November election, and now the nation’s best-known civil-rights leaders were urging him to take strong …
Trump wants to start a new super PAC headed by former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, report says
Summary List Placement Former President Donald Trump wants to form a new political action committee (PAC) and plans on having his former campaign manager, Corey …
19 crypto and blockchain-focused lawyers who are inking deals, fighting lawsuits, and navigating fast-evolving regulations
Summary List Placement Ten years ago, lawyers could be forgiven for thinking bitcoin and blockchain were a flash in the pan. Over the past decade, …
San Francisco’s school renaming debacle is a timely mix of confused priorities and bad ‘facts’
Summary List Placement San Francisco’s public schools were among the first in the US to shut down at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in …
Why are they so expensive, how long does the battery last and other FAQ about electric vehicles
For drivers, shifting from gas to a zero-emission electric vehicle means weighing steeper up-front costs against climate benefits and long-term money saved. EVs don’t need …
A’s lefty A.J. Puk looks to put his injury troubles behind him
MESA, Ariz. — A.J. Puk has tried to separate himself from injuries throughout his entire baseball career but it’s been like a game of tag …
Colorado hangs hopes on electric vehicles to combat climate change
A decade ago when electric vehicles first appeared on Colorado car lots, buyers typically were green, the environmentalist hue, motivated to save children and other …
Justin Duggar and Claire Spivey: Married! All Set to Procreate!
They can’t drink any champagne in celebration. And they are legally banned from renting a car on their honeymoon. But still: Justin Duggar and Claire Spivey …
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar raising bar for young defensemen: “They have to be better”
The Avalanche is fully committed to a defensive corps led by youth, speed, and skill as the game evolves away from lumbering enforcers of a …
Grading the Week: Pour one out for the NBA fast break, which died Thursday inside Ball Arena
The NBA fast break died Thursday night at Ball Arena. It was 74. Long regarded as one of basketball’s most beloved plays, it died quietly, …
Regis Jesuit grad Max George in first Rockies camp after switching positions, hitting reset on career
In 2014, Max George was one of Colorado’s preeminent prep stars, and the Rockies recognized his talent as a sweet-swinging middle infielder by drafting him …
Lady Gaga’s Dogs: Found! But Are They Okay?!?
Lady Gaga can at last breathe a sigh of relief. On Friday, February 26, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to NBC News and other …
Who won the first matchup between James Wiseman and LaMelo Ball?
James Wiseman and LaMelo Ball were matched up for just a moment. Ball came off a screen and drove into the paint, Wiseman stepped up …
5 cartoons about Andrew Cuomo’s nursing home scandal
Get the best political cartoons delivered to your inbox with our free daily cartoon newsletter. Sign up here. …read more Source:: The Week – Politics …
Wall Street people moves of the week: Here’s our rundown of promotions and new hires at firms like Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and HSBC
Summary List Placement Here’s a rundown of news on hires, exits, and promotions from the past week. Are we missing anyone? Let us know. The Teachers …
Instagram’s most popular financial meme account is run by an anonymous Wall Street banker who says these 3 stocks could be the next GameStop
Summary List Placement Instagram’s most popular financial meme page is run by a New-York based investment banker in his late 20s. After the Reddit-fueled buying …
David Solomon wants more face time — Cuts are back at BoA — BlackRock teams up with Snowflake
Summary List Placement Hello, readers! Happy Saturday, and welcome to Insider Finance. Here’s a rundown of the must-know stories from the past week: Insiders say …
Meet Rising Model and Influencer Marina Pahomova
Model and healthy-lifestyle advocate, Marina Pahomova, stumbled upon her vocation almost by accident. When her sister couldn’t make it to an agency casting call, Marina …
Trump begins settling scores with Republican opponents by endorsing a former aide’s primary challenge to an Ohio congressman who backed impeachment
Summary List Placement Donald Trump endorsed former aide Max Miller in his primary challenge against one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach …
Biden in the quagmire
President Biden came into office promising a new way of doing foreign policy. His campaign said he would “repair the damage wrought by President Trump …
Why QAnon are pinning their last desperate hopes on Trump emerging as president on March 4
Summary List Placement QAnon followers, unable to cope with Joe Biden’s elevation to president in January, have now coopted a new belief to argue that …