Tribune Content Agency At the 2017 World Championships, the United States (Wolfson-Silverman, Becker-Graves, Berkowitz-Sontag) won the gold medals in the Senior Teams, defeating Italy in a close final. In today’s deal, Mike Becker defended well to beat a game made at the other table. Against four spades, Becker led the queen of hearts. Declarer took […]
Also, on 'The Middle,' Frankie seeks her third act in life
Almost 18 months ago, the so-called liberal East Bay Times allowed about 15 column inches to be published explaining how Trump was less worse than Hillary. In light of recent comments emanating from the White House, it would be worthwhile recounting a recent statement by the conservative commentator Steve Schmidt, who worked on several high-level […]
I have been reading the articles about the housing crisis and growing homeless population as well as seeing evidence of it in my own community. I have also read about the cost of tiny houses and opposition to having them in most neighborhoods, but San Jose and other towns are still jumping on that trendy […]
Representative Mark DeSaulnier voted no on a bill beneficial to all Californians, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. He not only opposed this bill, but deliberately misrepresented it to his constituents. Ninety-five percent of taxpayers will benefit, including those in high tax states impacted more by deduction limits. Offsetting deduction limits, taxes at […]
As much as we might deplore his impolitic remarks, our country is much better off with President Trump than with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders. When the car of state is headed for the leftside ditch, a hard pull to the right is needed to get back to center. Fred Gutmann Cupertino […]
Regarding the bridge fare increase: I see that it will be put to a vote and I’m sure it will pass. But I feel that it is an unfair vote for 90 percent of the people in the Bay Area who do not use the bridges regularly. It is already an unfair tax on the […]
Warriors guard Stephen Curry threw down a two-handed dunk in a win over Cleveland.
The Cavs made big changes this offseason and the gap between them and Golden State looks huge after Monday's game.
The fight over DACA has left congressional leaders unsure of whether they will eventually come to an agreement.
Samuel Lincoln Woodward, who has been arrested on suspicion of homicide, told police that Bernstein kissed him as they sat together in a car.
Connecticut-bound Akinjo scores 25 points to lead Pride to 17th win in 18 games on season.
OAKLAND – Whenever the Warriors play the Cavaliers it’s entertaining. As Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr said: “We just want to kick each other’s ass.” The Warriors got the upper hand again, beating the Cavaliers, 118-108, on Monday. (They also won on Christmas, 99-92.) Here’s how Monday’s win went down. KEY MOMENT The Warriors led by […]
Carmakers have turned on a powerful spigot of precious personal data, often without owners' knowledge, transforming the automobile int a machine that offers even more access to our personal habits and behaviors than smartphones do.
"I don't live my life based on fear of failure. I live my life with an understanding of failure and I'm embracing it, because every time I fail, I learn something new. I get up again and keep walking forward. And every time, I get a little bit farther."
In a series defined by its star power, the Warriors cemented a 118-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday for reasons beyond Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant or Klay Thompson.
In a series defined by its star power, the Warriors cemented a 118-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday for reasons beyond Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant or Klay Thompson.
Take it slow, giving the felines time to get used to each other
Concentrating on its strengths, the Branham High School boys basketball team has bolted out to a 4-0 start in the Blossom Valley Athletic League Santa Teresa Division. The Bruins, who have three 6-foot-5 players on its roster, have focused on its post play and fundamentals to win three of those four games by at least […]
These are sports briefs for the Almaden and Cambrian Resident community newspapers
Fifty Senate lawmakers have endorsed a legislative measure to override the Federal Communications Commission's recent decision to deregulate the broadband industry, top Democrats said Monday.
The Sharks are 10-2-3 against the Pacific Division this season.
Showing the depth of their character, thousands of Bay area residents observed and celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by participating in marches, rallies and community improvement projects.
“The Complete Houseplant Book: Identifying, Choosing and Maintaining Plants for Your Home” (Anness Publishing, 2015) by one of my favorite authors, Peter McHoy, would be a good title for your gardening shelf.
Pacifica Foundation, the nation's first listener-sponsored radio, gets a $2 million loan that protects its bank accounts and properties from seizure.