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Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.City must finish jobof restoring churchRe: “Historic San Jose church comes into view after eyesore tarp is removed” (Aug. 29).Jim Salata has chutzpah, a much-needed quality that’s not thick on the ground in San Jose. Tired of waiting for the city to get the job done, he put his crews to work removing the torn plastic sheets and scaffolding from the First Church of Christ, Scientist at 43 East St. James St.In other words, he accomplished in half a day what the city has been unable to do in the last five years.Now the city government needs to step up not by blowing smoke, but by running Z&L Properties out of town by whatever means necessary and restoring the building to its former grandeur.Thank you, Jim.Judith HurleySan JoseSlayings remind to keepan eye on one anotherRe: “Relative is arrested in stabbing deaths” (Page B1, Aug. 26).I was shocked when I read about the recen...

2 homes for the price of 1 at Lakeside

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

Nestled along the pristine 21-acre Lake-Park District at One Lake, Lakeside by Brookfield Residential beckons homeowners to the idea of an all-in-one lifestyle destination — with the promise of a little something extra. Buy the upper home. Buy the lower home. Combine into one home for multigenerational living or investment opportunities. These stacked, self-contained, contemporary flats come with private entrances and just the right amount of connected living — as well as lake views and One Lake’s unmatched amenities.A stunning home in the Lakeside neighborhood at One Lake. The distinctive design means potential buyers can buy two homes for the price of one. Residence One (lower home) features approximately 1,454 square feet with two to three bedrooms and starts from the high $500,000s. Residence Two (upper home) spans approximately 2,323 square feet, offers two to three bedrooms and starts from the mid-$600,000s. Combining the upper and lower homes offers up to 3,777 square fe...

How a series win against Reds got SF Giants back on postseason track

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — To snap out of a concerning downward spiral that saw seven straight series losses, a Giants team built to win as a collective needed a few individuals to step out and lead.A rookie home debut. A near-no-hitter. An impassioned speech. It took all these things to dig the Giants out of a slump and rolling into a crucial series victory against the Cincinnati Reds.The Giants lost their potential series sweeper, 4-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park. Logan Webb allowed two runs on seven hits with six strikeouts in his outing. It was no biggie: The Giants began this series a half-game back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third wild card spot, the Reds 1.5 games back of them, and ended it tied with the Diamondbacks for the third spot with Cincinnati one game back of them. Baby steps.“They shut us down (today),” manager Gabe Kapler said. “But the momentum from the last several games hasn’t changed.”The Giants were struggling when t...

Windows shattered in several parked vehicles in Nob Hill: photos

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Six parked vehicles had their windows shattered early Wednesday morning in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. San Francisco Police Department officers responded to the 1100 block of Sacramento Street at 2:09 a.m. regarding a vehicle that was burglarized.Arriving on the scene, officers found six parked vehicles with their windows shattered. A witness recounted seeing several unknown suspects removing items from the vehicles before fleeing the scene. Owners of Oakland group homes slapped with lawsuit Photos from the scene showed vehicles with their side and rear windows busted out and glass strewn on the street. Items also appeared to have been removed from at least one vehicle and left on the street. Another photo of the scene showed the entryway to a neighboring building that also had its glass smashed.As of Wednesday afternoon, no arrests have been made, according to SFPD. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact SFPD.

1 dead, 1 wounded in Oakland shooting Wednesday

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

(BCN) -- An Oakland resident was killed and a San Francisco resident was wounded in a shooting early Wednesday in Oakland, police said. The shooting occurred just after midnight in the 500 block of East 18th Street near Lake Merritt. Officers responded and located the two victims. The Oakland resident was pronounced dead where officers found him, Oakland police said. Windows shattered in several parked vehicles in Nob Hill: photos The San Francisco resident was taken to a hospital and is expected to live, according to police. Anyone with information about the case is asked to please call the Oakland Police Department's homicide unit at (510) 238-3821 or the department's tip line at (510) 238-7950. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Edman’s 2nd straight walk-off hit off Hader gives Cardinals 5-4 win

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman has something in common with Albert Pujols.Edman hit a two-run homer off Josh Hader in the ninth for his second walk-off hit in two days off the All-Star closer, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat San Diego 5-4 on Wednesday.“He’s just got such a good fastball,” Edman said. “Just trying to stay as short as I possibly could and got to try to stay on top of it, just because that fastball is pretty explosive. So, it’s trying to not do too much and it’s fun when you accidentally hit a homer.”Edman became the first Cardinals player with consecutive walk-off RBIs since Pujols against the Chicago Cubs on June 4-5, 2011.“The best part is just seeing your teammates surrounding home as you’re rounding third base,” Edman said. “And just the feeling of being able to come through for your guys. We fought all day.”St. Louis trailed 4-3 before Masyn Winn doubled off Hader (0-3) with two outs in the ninth and Edman sliced a sinker to the opposite field and into the Cardina...

Lions favored to win NFC North, hoping to end 3-decade drought without a division title

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

DETROIT LIONS (9-8)EXPECTATIONS: Playoffs?! Yes. Detroit is favored to win the NFC North, hoping to end a three-decade drought without a division title. The Lions haven’t been in the playoffs since 2016 and have only one postseason victory since winning the 1957 NFL title. With a potent offense and improved defense, one of the league’s historically bad franchises is expected to have success. Detroit closed last season with eight wins in its last 10 games and had a winning season for the first time since 2017, then addressed needs in free agency and the draft to generate relatively high hopes. Coach Dan Campbell said the hype was out of control entering training camp. When season tickets were sold out later in the summer for the first time in two-plus decades at Ford Field, Campbell said he felt “wind underneath my freaking wings.” NEW FACES: RB David Montgomery, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, WR Marvin Jones, TE Sam LaPorta, CB Cameron Sutton, DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson, LB Jack Campbell...

Late-night hosts team up for ‘Strike Force Five’ podcast to benefit their out-of-work staff

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

Something interesting: Stephen Colbert has in his possession a pair of pants belonging to the late Nicaraguan dictator, Anastasio Somoza. It’s a long story but his mom dated Somoza when she was younger (before he became a dictator, says Colbert). Speaking of pants, Jimmy Kimmel once bought a pair of Gary Coleman’s pants off eBay.These are just two of the wonderfully weird factoids shared by late-night hosts Colbert, Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers, in a new podcast called “Strike Force Five” — named after their personal text chain — which debuted Wednesday on Spotify.Because their respective shows have been dark since the Writers Guild of America went on strike in May, all profits from the podcast will go to their respective staffs. The show is sponsored by Mint Mobile and liquor company Diageo, and Kimmel said the money will “largely” come from them. Kimmel served as the inaugural moderator and that responsibility will be shared among the hosts.“...

Remains of Vermont World War II soldier are buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The remains of a Vermont World War II soldier who died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines in 1942 were laid to rest Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery. Army Pfc. Arthur Barrett, of Swanton, was a member of the 31st Infantry Regiment when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December 1941, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. Barrett was among thousands of U.S. and Filipino service members captured and held at prisoner of war camps. More than 2,500 died at Cabanatuan camp during the war, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.Barrett, 27, died on July 19, 1942, and was buried alongside other prisoners in a common grave. The American Graves Registration Service exhumed the remains after the war and were able to identify 12 sets, the agency said. The unidentified remains were then buried at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial as unknowns, it said.The remains were exhumed again in 2018 and sent to an agency lab in Hawai...

Colts still uncertain about timetable for Jonathan Taylor’s return

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:47:24 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts already know running back Jonathan Taylor will miss four games.It’s unclear how much longer he could be out. Or whether he’ll stay with the Colts.One day after the 2021 NFL rushing champ landed on the physically unable to perform list following offseason ankle surgery, general manager Chris Ballard did not provide a timetable for Taylor’s return and would not talk about any trade offers he received for the 24-year-old All-Pro.Instead, he’d rather get Taylor back on the field.“We’ve got to work through it and we’re going to do everything we can to work through it. Look, relationships are repairable.” Ballard said Wednesday. ”We have work to do, we do. We’ve got work to do on the relationship.”Ballard’s comments come after ESPN.com reported the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers both expressed interest in acquiring the 2021 All-Pro.During earlier news conferences Wednesday, Dolphins general manager Chris ...