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Noah Feldman: The Supreme Court just stood up for electoral democracy

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court firmly rejected the so-called independent state legislature theory. This bizarre theory would have allowed renegade legislators to violate their state constitutions in setting rules for federal elections — allowing them to hijack elections for U.S. Congress and even the presidency.The ruling was therefore a vote to protect the democratic process. That’s one of the Supreme Court’s most important jobs. It’s hard to overstate how important it is that this court is prepared to fulfill that duty.The decision in the case, Moore v. Harper, was written by Chief Justice John Roberts. It was joined not only by the court’s three liberals but also by Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. That too is significant. By joining the opinion, Kavanaugh and Barrett showed that, notwithstanding their undoubted conservatism, they are not going to be radical revolutionaries when it comes to the basic structure of democratic ...

Son of Wild coach Darby Hendrickson selected by Bruins in 2023 NHL Draft

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Beckett Hendrickson was getting antsy at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. He had already watched a number of his teammates from the United States National Team Development Program get selected in the 2023 NHL Draft and he was ready for his named to be called.As time progressed, Wild assistant coach Darby Hendrickson sat alongside his son in the stands and tried to provide some words of wisdom.Finally, late in the fourth round, with the Boston Bruins on the clock, Becket heard his name. The family rose to their feet to celebrate and Darby rushed over to his son.“You just want to give him a hug,” Darby said. “You’re just happy for him.”This moment has been a long time coming for Beckett. He grew up around the Wild because of his dad, interacting with the likes of longtime captain Mikko Koivu as a kid and then trying to model his game after skilled winger Matt Boldy as he got older.“He’s always loved the Wild,” Darby said. R...

Southern California heat wave arrives for July 4 weekend, could bring triple digit temps

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

After months of overcast and unseasonable weather across Southern California, a massive heat wave is arriving this weekend just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.Much of the greater Los Angeles area will begin heating up Friday, with the interior valleys and desert communities feeling the strongest levels of heat. Click here for the latest local weather alerts Excessive heat warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service in Los Angeles for the Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita Valley this weekend. A heat advisory will go into effect in the Los Angeles area mountains. KTLA meteorologist Vera Jimenez said Thursday was a day of transition from low pressure to high pressure, and typically high temperatures don't really "kick in" until a day after that transition."But today, even our interior sections, our temperatures rise well above average," Jimenez said.The National Weather Service in San Diego issued a heat advisory for the whole of the Inland Empire, in addition ...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2.8 million for a two-bedroom home

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

16891 Spencer Avenue – Google Street ViewThe spacious historic property located in the 16800 block of Spencer Avenue in Los Gatos was sold on June 15, 2023. The $2,800,000 purchase price works out to $1,302 per square foot. The house, built in 1925, has an interior space of 2,150 square feet. The property features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. It sits on a 6,750-square-foot lot, which also has a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos, in March 2023, a 4,404-square-foot home was sold for $4,631,000, a price per square foot of $1,052. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 3,533-square-foot home on Littlefield Lane in Los Gatos sold for $5,100,000, a price per square foot of $1,444. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 4,517-square-foot home on the 16400 block of Englewood Avenue in Los Gatos sold in April 2023, for $5,400,000, a price per square foot of $1,195. The home has 6 bedr...

Bay Area heat wave: Places to cool down in Santa Clara County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

Cooling centers are opening across Santa Clara County with weekend temperatures in inland parts of the Bay Area expected to soar into the upper 90s or even triple digits, officials said.The incoming heat wave, expected to last through the weekend, prompted the National Weather Service on Thursday to issue a heat advisory for the entire region.Santa Clara County is opening cooling centers at local libraries, parks and recreation grounds in San Jose, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Gilroy and Saratoga.Outreach workers plan to make extra visits to homeless encampments in need of additional water and other resources, county officials said.“We strongly encourage everyone to use the County Libraries and other cooling centers during these sweltering conditions,” Kathryn Kaminski, a county housing official, said in a release.Find your nearest cooling center at www.preparescc.org/heatsafety or a list of San Jose’s libraries at www.sjpl.org...

Winn shoves in first career start, but SF Giants silenced in second straight loss to Blue Jays

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

TORONTO — It was just over a year ago, last June 23, that Keaton Winn made his final start at Single-A San Jose, returning from a two-year absence caused by a pandemic and major elbow surgery. When the Giants won their last World Series, Winn was merely a teenager in Ollie, Iowa: population 200.On Thursday, the Giants reached the midpoint of their season, and Winn made his first major-league start in front of 27,761 fans, in North America’s most diverse metropolis.Despite a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays, dropping their first series since the second weekend of June, the Giants (45-36) completed their first 81 games in better position than they were last season, when they sputtered into the halfway point at 41-41 with their eighth loss in nine games (and only worse to come). And with six strong innings of work from Winn, they may have found a starter who can help their prospects the rest of the way.Mixing his devastating splitter (52% of his pitches) with a high-90s heater, the 25-y...

A’s offense avoids another no-no, but NY Yankees’ big inning sends Oakland to 10-4 loss

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

OAKLAND — Tony Kemp ended the threat of the A’s being no-hit for the second straight game when he singled to lead off the bottom of the first inning. But less than 24 hours after the Yankees’ Domingo Germán pitched the 24th perfect game in MLB history, the A’s imperfections cost them a chance at winning the series against New York.The Yankees scored eight times in the sixth inning — including the second homer of the series by former A’s All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson — to hand the A’s a 10-4 loss before an announced crowd of 14,718 on Thursday afternoon at the Coliseum.The A’s finished with eight hits and executed all the fundamentals early: stolen bases, sacrifice flies, and hitting with runners in scoring position. Even center fielder Esteury Ruiz losing his glove over the outfield wall after making a leaping grab to momentarily rob Isaish Kiner-Falefa of a second-inning home run appeared to signal this might be the A’s ...

Pittsburg store clerk arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of store

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

(KRON) -- A Pittsburg convenience store clerk was arrested for allegedly selling drugs to minors at their job, the Pittsburg Police Department said. PPD found a hidden compartment at the store that contained illicit products. Police found the drugs while conducting a compliance check to ensure the store wasn't selling tobacco to minors, per police. The clerk sold tobacco to an underage decoy, which led to a search. Police found the 8-foot compartment that contained more than 3,000 flavored vape products and cigar wraps. Images below show boxes filled with vape products. Police continued searching and found marijuana, mushrooms and Vicodin pills. PPD said the clerk was selling these items out of the store. The clerk was arrested for possession of narcotics with intent to sell. Police did not provide the location of the store. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-containe...

Crews respond to 3-alarm fire at Redwood City home

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- Firefighters responded to a three-alarm blaze Thursday afternoon at a Redwood City home, officials told KRON4. The fire started in a backyard storage shed and then extended into a house at 3324 Bay Road.The fire broke out at around 3:54 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation.Fire department crews from Woodside, San Mateo and Colma assisted in the response. The residence at 3324 Bay Road is across the street from the Redwood City PAL. This is developing story.

Rod Pampling leads the US Senior Open at punishing SentryWorld

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:00 GMT

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) — Retief Goosen got right to the point after the first round of the U.S. Senior Open at punishing SentryWorld.“You got to hit the fairways, otherwise, you’ve got no shot,” the two-time U.S. Open champion said Thursday after a 1-under 70 that left him tied for second, two strokes behind Rod Pampling.Defending champion Steve Stricker — from Madison, about 100 miles to the south — had two double bogeys in a 72 that ended his PGA Tour Champions record for consecutive rounds of par or better at 55.“It’s a challenging place, but I hung in there,” Stricker said. “One over is not a bad score. I just need a good one tomorrow.”Playing in the morning on the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed course with deep, thick rough, Pampling had seven birdies, a double bogey and two bogeys in a 68. The average score was 77.32.The rough kind of lays back into you, so you really can’t get the club on the ball.” Pampling said. “It’s quite difficult to judge. Hopefully, won’...