The world according to Jim: • I’ve just figured out my latest career ambition: Landing an interview opportunity to talk baseball and tennis with Pope Leo XIV. (The chances of that happening, of course, are probably similar to the odds of …
Alexander: Can we talk baseball and tennis with the new pope? Read MoreOf the 17 House members who represented Los Angeles County in the 118th Congress — which ran from Jan. 3, 2023, to Jan. 3, 2025 — only six, roughly one-third of the delegation, saw any of their bills become law. …
Only a third of LA County’s congressional delegation got bills passed in 2023 and 2024 Read MoreFlags fly near the Battleship Iowa on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at LA Fleet Week in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer) A fire attack helicopter flies past tall ships at the Festival of Sail on Saturday, May …
Summer events in the LA Harbor are ready to shine Read MoreThe brown dog was found headless in a ditch in Broomfleet, East Yorkshire (Picture: Hull Live/MEN Media) A dog is thought to have been ‘deliberately decapitated’ before being dumped in a shallow ditch in East Yorkshire. The animal, a brown …
Decapitated dog found dumped in shallow ditch Read MoreSan Jose and VTA officials have broken ground on a new interim housing site in the northern part of the city that will transform a lot at the transit agency’s Cerone Yard into a 200-unit tiny home community before the …
City, VTA officials break ground on 200-unit tiny home community in North San Jose Read MoreLast fall, James Chowning set his sights on booking a campsite at San Onofre State Beach, one of the most visited state parks in California, renowned for its surf break and access to sandstone bluffs. The campsite at the San …
Camping at a state park can require a tough reservation — and extra fees. Are they legal? Read MoreBy Kate Sullivan, Bloomberg Donald Trump beamed from the passenger seat of a golf cart as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took the wheel and personally whisked the US president to a desert oasis dinner in an ancient city. …
Gold palaces, jet deals and McDonald’s: Donald Trump at home in Middle East Read MoreNot everyone can take a European vacation. Fortunately, there’s always California — with its Mediterranean climate, architecture and wine. Those seeking a taste of the Continent here at home should consult Travel + Leisure’s “8 Small Towns in California That …
10 charming California destinations that feel like Europe Read MoreThe Pac-12’s last federal tax filing from its prior existence offers myriad clues to its demise. From plunging revenue and gaudy executive pay to fiscal mismanagement and immense facility costs, the document is tantamount to an autopsy report. Obtained by …
Pac-12 tax filings for FY2024 show revenue drop, cash for WSU and OSU, Kliavkoff’s salary, massive relocation costs Read More4445 George Oaks Drive – Google Street View A spacious house located in the 4400 block of George Oaks Drive in San Jose has a new owner. The 2,112-square-foot property, built in 1983, was sold on April 7, 2025, for …
Single-family residence in San Jose sells for $2 million Read MoreIn the wake of Prince Harry’s bitter BBC interview two weeks ago, and a “devastating” appeals court ruling that denied him automatic, top-level police protection when he visits the United Kingdom, royal observers are still trying to figure out what …
Prince Harry’s possible endgame in security row could cost US taxpayers Read MoreA condo in Los Gatos that sold for $550,000, is the most affordable real estate sale in Los Gatos in the past week. For comparison, the overall average price of real estate in the area during that time was $2.4 …
Which Los Gatos homes had the best prices the week of April 14? Read MoreDonald Trump doesn’t care that Bruce Springsteen was “Born in the USA.” The president let it be known on Truth Social Friday that he didn’t appreciate Springsteen “speaking badly” about him and his administration at the Boss’ “Land of Hope …
Trump seems to threaten Bruce Springsteen’s return to the U.S. Read MoreSANTA CLARA – Brock Purdy carved an improbable path to fame, and now he has the fortune to go with it, a league source confirmed. The 49ers are rewarding Purdy with the largest contract in team history — one rich …
Brock Purdy lands $265 million extension with 49ers, solidifying status as franchise QB Read MoreA condo in Los Gatos that sold for $550,000, is the most affordable real estate sale in Los Gatos in the past week. For comparison, the overall average price of real estate in the area during that time was $2.4 …
Which Los Gatos homes had the best prices the week of April 14? Read MoreDonald Trump doesn’t care that Bruce Springsteen was “Born in the USA.” The president let it be known on Truth Social Friday that he didn’t appreciate Springsteen “speaking badly” about him and his administration at the Boss’ “Land of Hope …
Trump seems to threaten Bruce Springsteen’s return to the U.S. Read MoreSANTA CLARA – Brock Purdy carved an improbable path to fame, and now he has the fortune to go with it. The 49ers are rewarding Purdy with the largest contract in team history — one rich with quarterback legacies — …
Brock Purdy lands $265 million extension with 49ers, solidifying status as franchise QB Read MoreThe number of visitors to Chicago last year rose 6.5% to 55.3 million, compared to 2023, the city’s tourism agency Choose Chicago announced Thursday. In 2024, international visitors to Chicago topped 2 million for the first time since 2019. Kristen …
Chicago saw more visitors in 2024 but it’s still behind pre-pandemic figures Read MoreHumboldt Park residents will soon see an affordable housing development that will also help spur homeownership with a new center operated by the nonprofit Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson and other elected officials joined partner organizations Preservation …
Humboldt Park affordable housing development The Ave breaks ground Read MoreChicago Public Schools became the first district in the country to earn a new certification aimed at improving health and sustainability in schools, a move staff say will improve the education and well-being of its students. The Healthy Schools Campaign …
CPS becomes first school district to earn sustainability certification in national program Read More