By Mike DeBonis | Washington Post WASHINGTON – Rep. Nancy Pelosi promised on Wednesday to step aside no later than 2022 as party leader in a deal with Democratic rebels, clearing a major obstacle in her bid to be House speaker. The announcement followed weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations between Pelosi, D-Calif., and the group of […]
Continue ReadingOAKLAND — A parcel tax on the November ballot fell four percentage points short of the two-third requirement stated in the measure’s language, but it is passing after all — at least for now. The Oakland City Council on Tuesday voted to pass Measure AA, infuriating opponents who accused the council of undermining the democratic […]
Continue ReadingSAN JOSE — While police were investigating a deadly stabbing at a North San Jose home Tuesday evening, an unusual bout of chance got them a clear view of the presumed suspect. Terry Leelewis Hill, 25, of San Jose, was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man whose body was found Dec. […]
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS — Scott Boras-Mania swept over the MLB Winter Meetings on Wednesday. Nestled atop an elevated stand in front of a large Christmas tree outside the Mandalay Bay convention center and standing over a sea of reporters, the super agent made his grand entrance and held court for nearly an hour as he mostly […]
Continue ReadingDoes Boston Celtics star guard Kyrie Irving have much to improve on? Seriously, the guy can do it all, and he does it well. But are there any significant glaring weaknesses in his game? Well, that’s debatable. As Irving is easily recognized as one of the best guards in the game, it’s hard to criticize […]
Continue ReadingThe CW’s hit show Riverdale is airing the midseason finale tonight (even though they’re only on episode 8, which isn’t quite halfway). U.S. fans who have only seen Season 2 on Netflix so far are wanting to know when they can finally start watching Season 3. Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait a little longer. Riverdale […]
Continue ReadingJaden Smith is seemingly everywhere these days. The rapper has blown up over the past year with the release of his debut album Syre and the recent Sunset Tapes. This has caused lots of speculation as to who Smith is dating, or whether he’s currently in a relationship with anyone. The answer is, seemingly, more […]
Continue ReadingMOJAVE, Calif. — Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is gearing up to finally send its tourism rocket ship to the edge of space. If successful, it would be a major step toward the long-delayed dream of commercial space tourism. The next test flight could come as early as Thursday with two pilots taking Virgin Space Ship […]
Continue ReadingA federal regulatory ruling Wednesday aimed at protecting consumers from text-messaging spam may also help California mobile phone users avoid a proposed state texting tax. The California Public Utilities Commission has proposed a surcharge on text messaging to help cover its growing budget for programs that help make phone service accessible to the poor, with […]
Continue ReadingMILLCREEK — A naked man was found dead near a popular trail on Wednesday. But as of Wednesday afternoon, police had not identified the man nor determined how he died. The body was discovered about 7:30 a.m. by a man walking his dog near Big Cottonwood Regional Park, said Unified Police Sgt. Melody Gray. The […]
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