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San Jose tenants protest rent hikes, conditions at affordable housing complexes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

Margarito Gomez and his family have lived in the same San Jose one-bedroom apartment for 17 years, struggling to afford their home amid frequent rent increases and infrequent maintenance fixes. On Friday, they joined about 50 protesters seeking attention for the conditions and costs of their low-income housing.They carried posters saying “Housing is a human right!” and “No more rent increase!” as they marched around the Orchard Glen Apartment housing complex, focusing their attention on the low-income apartment complexes owned by real estate developer KDF Communities.The protesters demanded rent rollbacks to June 2022 rates, updated appliances, renovation of common areas, better quality repairs and improved security. They sent a letter to KDF Communities with their demands and said they would take their protest to City Hall on Aug. 11 if they do not receive a response within two weeks.Gomez, 64, who is retired from construction work, lives in the apartment wi...

Letters: Fremont pride | Rewarding service | Merit not birth

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.New Fremont parkis a source of prideSomething wonderful has happened in Fremont. A vacant building in a neglected neighborhood has become a happy and healthy place where neighbors are now meeting.Dusterberry Neighborhood Park is a magical place. My wife and I passed by to see the new park and we were amazed to see kids playing, families visiting, and seniors strolling or simply sitting on a bench. It’s as if the moment the ribbon was cut July 7, life and happiness gathered and flourished.Kudos to our Parks Department and everyone involved. I’m so proud to live in Fremont.Larry DavickFremontGrand jury service isa rewarding endeavorRe: Grand Jury insert, July 9.I recently concluded my one-year term as a civil grand juror for Contra Costa County. The Civil Grand Jury is not a courtroom jury.  Instead of listening to a trial and deliberating, the 19 members of the Civil Grand Jury investigate and report on t...

Hello Kitty Cafe rolling into San Jose, Pleasanton

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

It’s the little pink truck that keeps on truckin’ — to the delight of fans.The Hello Kitty Cafe is making the rounds on her 2023 West Coast tour, with plans to roll through the Bay Area. The winsome whiskered one and her sweet snack van will make stops on Saturday, July 15, at Santana Row in San Jose and July 29 at Stoneridge in Pleasanton.For the uninitiated, all you need to know about this ultra-popular Sanrio creation is that fans young and old find this cafe on wheels and Kitty’s offerings absolutely adorable. Besides decorated cookies and other sweets, products include Hello Kitty hoodies, T-shirts, bow-shaped water bottles, plush toys and enamel pins.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Clay & Glass Festival, with 100 artists, marks its 30th year this weekend in Palo Alto Restaurants, Food and Drink | Name your price for train ride on Billy Jones Day Restaurants, Food and Drink | Campbell Cool Car Club members show off r...

Letters: Delta tunnel | Sideshow site | Electric transition | Article V | Tudor review | Boycott Nabisco

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Delta tunnel willmitigate sea-level riseRe: “Newsom should kill off his zombie Delta tunnel plan” (Page A8, July 2).Those opposing the tunnel taking water from the Sacramento River under the Delta to the state and federal water pumps near Tracy cite environmental dangers.But the Delta will be inundated by sea level rise by the end of the century. Many Delta islands are already 20 feet below sea level. The island levees probably cannot withstand as much as 3 feet of sea level rise, which is forecast in a relatively few decades.When the ocean invades the Delta, salt water will reach the pumps. Without a tunnel to the fresh waters of the Sacramento River, Contra Costa County will lose its water supply. The Livermore Valley will lose more than 80%, and southern Alameda County and Santa Clara County will lose nearly half.Failure to build the Delta tunnel will be seen as incomprehensible madness by...

Outrage over tourists trashing Lake Tahoe Zephyr Shoals spurs changes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

(KRON) -- There were many Instagram-worthy moments for tourists who spent their Fourth of July weekend soaking in Lake Tahoe's natural beauty. The lake's crystal clear blue water is a perfect backdrop for photo-ops.Once the crowds headed home, an ugly scene was left behind. Parts of Tahoe were trashed.Armed with garbage bags and cameras, nonprofits and volunteer cleanup crews went to Zephyr Shoals on July 5, took before-and-after videos of the trash-choked shoreline, and disseminated footage to media outlets around the San Francisco Bay Area and worldwide.(Image courtesy League to Save Lake Tahoe)"Recent international news stories showed shocking images of volunteers and nonprofits removing thousands of pounds of litter from one Lake Tahoe beach following the July 4th holiday. The media coverage caused public outrage and drew widespread attention to the challenge of preventing litter at the iconic Sierra Nevada destination," the League to Save Lake Tahoe wrote. The League said it is...

Mavs are bringing 2014 top-5 pick Dante Exum back to the NBA after a 2-year stint overseas

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks signed guard Dante Exum on Friday, bringing a top-five pick from the 2014 draft back to the NBA after a two-year stint overseas.Exum joins a crowded backcourt led by the All-Star pairing of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who re-signed with the Mavericks on a $126 million, three-year contract.The 28-year-old Exum will also be behind second-year pro Jaden Hardy, veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. and Josh Green, Exum’s teammate on the Australian national team.Exum was the fifth overall pick by Utah nine years ago and played five-plus seasons before a trade to Cleveland. After eight years in the NBA, Exum spent two seasons overseas, first with FC Barcelona followed by Partizan NIL Belgrade.Exum averaged 13.2 points in 38 games with Partizan, helping the club reach the EuroLeague playoffs. He shot 42% from 3-point range in the two seasons overseas.In the NBA, Exum has averaged 5.7 points and 19 minutes in 245 games with the Jazz and Cavaliers. He played ano...

Barbasol Championship Scores

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

FridayAt Champions at Keene TraceNicholasville, Ky.Purse: $3.8 millionYardage: 7,328; Par: 72Second RoundLucas Glover, United States63-68—131Daniel Brown, England65-68—133Adam Long, United States66-67—133Vincent Norrman, Sweden66-67—133Louis De Jager, South Africa69-65—134Ryan Moore, United States64-70—134Adrien Saddier, France68-66—134Jayden Trey Schaper, South Africa68-66—134Ryan Armour, United States64-71—135Jason Dufner, United States68-67—135Angel Hidalgo, Spain66-69—135Nathan Kimsey, England69-66—135Taylor Pendrith, Canada69-66—135Akshay Bhatia, United States68-68—136Trevor Cone, United States71-65—136MJ Daffue, South Africa70-66—136Marcus Kinhult, Sweden66-70—136Niklas Norgaard Moller, Denmark67-69—136Henrik Norlander, Sweden69-67—136Chad Ramey, United States67-69—136David Ravetto, France72-64—136JC Ritchie, South Africa67-69—136Johannes Veerman, United States66-70—136Tyson Alexander, United States70-67—137Christoffer Bring, Denmark72-65—137Russell Knox, Scotland68-69—137Alex...

Stephen Curry leads the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Curry took a four-point lead Friday in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.Curry had 27 points in the opening round under a form of the modified Stableford scoring system that awards a point for par, three for birdie and six for eagle and deducts two points for double bogey or worse.The Golden State Warriors star had a fast start with two birdies and an eagle on the first four holes at Edgewood Tahoe.“Probably one of the better rounds I’ve played ever, considering it was in the tournament,” said Curry, who played alongside father Dell and brother Seth. Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski was second. Alex Killorn of the Anaheim Ducks was third at 21, and Fox News host Bret Baier fourth with 20.Defending champion Tony Romo was tied for 13th with 16 points. Former LPGA Tour star Annika Sorenstam had 14 points.Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was minus-3. Charles Barkley was tied for 29th in the 93-player field at minus-...

Thousands in the dark as severe storms down trees, knock power in DC area

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

Thunderstorms rolling through the D.C. area have led to power outages, flood risks and damage caused by downed trees.The National Weather Service has also issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, active until 9 p.m., for parts of Charles County and Prince William County.Parts of Fairfax and Loudon counties are under a Flash Flood Warning until 9 p.m.Gaithersburg, Germantown and North Potomac in Maryland are also under a Flash Flood Warning, through 8:30 p.m.Over 32,000 households across the D.C. area are being affected by power outages, as of approximately 7:15 p.m.Planes scheduled to arrive at BWI Marshall may be affected by a ground stop that is expected to last until 7:45 p.m. Another ground stop is in effect at Reagan National, which is expected through 7:30 p.m.Dulles International was under a ground stop that lasted until 7 p.m.WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford described the storm conditions as a “really dangerous situation,” with winds reaching 70 mph and “a l...

American defender Justin Che transfers to Denmark’s Brøndby from Dallas of MLS

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:20 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Defender Justin Che transferred Friday from Dallas of Major League Soccer to the Danish team Brøndby.The 19-year-old made his Dallas debut on June 23, 2021, following a loan to Bayern Munich’s second team. He played in 15 games for Dallas that season, then was loaned to Hoffenheim in January 2022.Che made substitute appearances against Hertha Berlin on March 19 and Borussia Mönchengladbach on May 14. His only game in 2022-23 was a substitute appearance in the German Cup’s round of 16 match against RB Leipzig on Feb. 1.Che was on the U.S. team at this year’s Under-20 World Cup.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource