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House Democrats call for Feinstein to resign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

Two House Democrats called on Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to resign on Wednesday, a stunning move underscoring the rising concern over her prolonged absence from the Senate.Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) was the first Democrat to publicly call for the 89-year-old Senate stalwart to step down, despite her plans to retire at the end of her term in 2024.“It’s time for @SenFeinstein to resign. We need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty. While she has had a lifetime of public service, it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties. Not speaking out undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people,” Khanna wrote on Twitter.Shortly after Khanna said Feinstein should step aside, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) followed suit.“I agree with @RoKhanna. Senator Feinstein is a remarkable American whose contributions to our country are immeasurable. But I believe it’s now a dereliction of duty to remain in the Senate and a dereliction of duty for those who agree to re...

About $1.5 billion in tax returns remain unclaimed from the 2019 tax year, according to IRS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

The Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday that nearly 1.5 million people nationwide have left about $1.5 billion in tax refunds unclaimed. In California, the agency estimated that 144,700 people have a total of $141,780,000 in unclaimed refunds.Overall, the IRS estimates that the mid-point refund amount for the 2019 tax year is $893, meaning some refunds can be more or less than the estimated average amount.  Taxpayers have until July 17 to submit their tax returns for the 2019 tax year and claim their refunds. IRS announces 2023 tax season start date and deadline “The 2019 tax returns came due during the pandemic, and many people may have overlooked or forgotten about these refunds,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a statement.“We want taxpayers to claim these refunds, but time is running out. People face a July 17 deadline to file their returns. We recommend taxpayers start soon to ensure they don’t miss out.”Under the law, taxpayers typically have three yea...

Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Laurel Canyon Boulevard [Sun Valley, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

Hit-and-Run Crash on Keswick Street Leaves Pedestrian DeadSUN VALLEY, CA (April 12, 2023) – Thursday evening, a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Laurel Canyon Boulevard left a woman dead.The incident happened on April 6th, just before 8:30 p.m., near the intersection of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Keswick Street.According to reports, a driver in a pickup truck struck a woman at the intersection. The impact of the collision left the woman with serious injuries. The pickup driver then fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the crash shortly after. Medics transported the female pedestrian to a local hospital for treatment. However, officials at the hospital pronounced the woman dead, due to the extent of her injuries. At this time, authorities have only identified her as a woman in her 50s.Investigators state that the woman was crossing the street in the crosswalk and had the light.At this time, no further information regarding th...

Rider Hospitalized after Motorcycle Crash on Panama Lane [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision near Ashe RoadBAKERSFIELD, CA (April 12, 2023) – Saturday evening, one rider was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash on Panama Lane.The incident occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m., near Ashe Road.According to reports, a pickup-truck and a motorcyclist were heading west on Panama Lane when the truck driver struck the rider.Upon impact, the pickup-truck lost control and struck a building and a fire hydrant. First responders arrived and located the severely injured rider down on the road.Paramedics then transported the rider to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, the truck driver did not sustain any injuries and stayed at the scene to cooperate with the investigation.Bakersfield Officials closed the intersection for several hours during cleanup and preliminary duties. Those with additional information about the motorcycle crash on Panama Lane are encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (66...

Two people injured in East Oakland shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

OAKLAND — Two people were injured after a shooting Wednesday in an East Oakland neighborhood, authorities said.Shortly before 4 p.m., police responded to reports of a possible shooting in the 2900 block of Brookdale Avenue, between Fruitvale and Coolidge avenues.When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and provided care until first responders could take them to a hospital.Both victims’ conditions were not immediately available. Police did not share any suspect or vehicle description.For information leading to the arrest of a suspect, police are offering up to $10,000 in the shooting. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers of Oakland at 510-777-8572.Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.

How fast is baseball now? Teams need more time to sell beer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

By David Brandt | Associated PressPHOENIX — Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster at Major League Baseball games.It also means a little less time for fans to enjoy a frosty adult beverage.To combat that time crunch, at least four teams — the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers — have extended alcohol sales through the eighth inning this season. Others, like the Miami Marlins and New York Mets, still have seventh-inning cutoffs, but haven’t ruled out changes.“Totally makes sense to me,” said Tom Lienhardt, who was sipping on a beer Tuesday night before the Brewers-Diamondbacks game at Chase Field. “Since the games are shorter, you’ve got to adjust.”Teams historically have stopped selling alcohol after the seventh.At least one team, the Baltimore Orioles, already sold alcohol through the eighth inning, or until 3 1/2 hours after first pitch, whichever came first.MLB games have been conside...

Bay Area arts: 6 cool shows to see this weekend and beyond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

There are a lot of cool shows to see this weekend, including your last chance to see the beloved Gold Coast  Chamber Players and a focus on Iranian art.Here’s a partial rundown.Gold Coast’s fond farewellSince founding the Gold Coast Chamber Players, Pamela Freund-Striplen has curated a series that would delight any chamber music aficionado. The Lafayette-based violist, who previously performed with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, is a creative programmer; throughout her years with Gold Coast, she’s curated — and often performed on — dozens of concerts spanning the repertoire, presented in live performances that brought duos, trios, and quartets to the stage. In past seasons, she’s introduced her audiences to top-tier artists including the Alexander, Takacs, and St. Lawrence Quartets.Now Freund-Striplen has announced the end of the Lafayette series. In its Grand Finale concert, she’ll join violinists Brendan Speltz and Connie Kupka, violist Luke Fleming, an...

Letters: UC books | Eviction irony | Gun laws | Punishing legislators

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.UC students needa say in booksRecently, the UC system has started to implement “Inclusive Access,” which adds the cost of course content to students’ tuition unless they opt out by a certain deadline, and takes away students’ right to choose how to access their textbooks.Although they are advertised to save students money, students often find ways to access textbooks in libraries or online for free, and 66% of students have skipped buying a textbook. Price transparency is important for giving students the information they need to make decisions based on their own financial capability. For this reason, the prices of course materials should also be disclosed on the class schedule so that students know the cost of the course before they decide to enroll.Students should be informed and allowed to make their own decisions about their textbooks.Bella IbarraBerkeleyOakland evictionpower is ironicAs a longtime m...

Rep. Khanna calls on Sen. Feinstein to step down

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

By Nicky Robertson | CNNCalifornia Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna is calling for California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign — a rare instance of a lawmaker urging a member of their own party to step down from Congress.“It’s time for @SenFeinstein to resign. We need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty. While she has had a lifetime of public service, it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties. Not speaking out undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people,” Khanna said Wednesday on Twitter.The 89-year-old Feinstein announced in early March that she had been hospitalized and was receiving treatment for shingles. On March 7, Feinstein said on Twitter that she was recovering at home as she continued to receive treatment, and she said that she looked forward to returning to the Senate “as soon as possible.”Feinstein has not announced when she will return to the chamber. Earlier this year, the California Democ...

Visiting 49ers’ pro day has Isaiah Foskey, Viliami Fehoko eager to join defense

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:48 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Defensive end Isaiah Foskey stood Wednesday on the Levi’s Stadium field, imagining what it would be like if the 49ers drafted him in two weeks.“It’s already a good defense. Add me, it’d be a great defense,” Foskey said.Consider that more of a sales pitch than him being an overconfident prospect. The 49ers don’t have a pick in the draft’s first two rounds, and they’d likely have to move up the board rather than hope Foskey falls to them at No. 99 overall, their first slot.Foskey was strictly an observer at the 49ers’ local pro day, as was San Jose State counterpart Viliami “Junior” Fehoko and a few other candidates who’ve set their draft market, via their collegiate play, the scouting combine, their schools’ pro days, and all-star games.Jake Haener, a Fresno State product from Monte Vista High-Danville, joined Stanford’s Tanner McKee and Houston’s Ike Ogbogu (Bellarmine College Prep) to ...