Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to Argentina, Chile, Antarctica and India. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were-here/. ARGENTINA, CHILE, ANTARCTICA: Brian and Donna Fernandez, from San Jose, took a three-week …
Wish You Were Here: Glacier spotting in Antarctica, an elephant ride in India Read MoreOn the final Saturday in May, the midday temperature in the historic Delta town of Isleton climbed oppressively close to 100 degrees during what turned out to be a mini, late-spring heat wave in Northern California. Related Articles What visitors …
The legendary Delta Breeze: Yes, it’s a real thing Read More“It always struck me as a means for harassing her out of a job.” — Cupertino City Council Member J.R. Fruen, on a $20,000 contract for “a privileged workplace investigation” into former City Manager Pamela Wu, over matters including city …
They said it: Investigation of city manager Read MoreWhile President Donald Trump shared a meme on Saturday on social media featuring former President Barack Obama driving a white Bronco as if in chase (a la O.J. Simpson who was accused of murdering his wife Nicole Brown), Trump’s Senior …
Kari Lake Slammed For Flawed Obama Takedown Attempt, “To Be Fair” Read MoreWhen Murder She Wrote first came on the air in 1984, Angela Lansbury was 59 years old. It was considered a big deal that an “older woman” was the lead in an hour-long network drama, but Murder She Wrote was …
Jamie Lee Curtis cast as Jessica Fletcher in the ‘Murder She Wrote’ film reboot Read MoreIn the past month, Donald Trump has tried and failed to “manage” the Jeffrey Epstein mess. I’m sure something else is happening here, and everyone has their own conspiracy, but just in a general sense, this has been catastrophic management …
Ghislaine Maxwell was given ‘limited immunity’ to speak freely to DOJ Read MoreLast week, England’s women’s national football team secured their place in the Euros final, which is being played today. The Lionesses are honestly a phenomenal team. They made the Women’s World Cup final in 2023, and they won the 2022 …
King Charles congratulated the Lionesses but ignored star player Michelle Agyemang Read MoreRobert Jobson is King Charles’s longtime biographer. A lot of royal reporters take sides between the left-behind Windsors, and Jobson has always been on Charles and Camilla’s side. In my opinion, Chuck and Cam have used Jobson to get some …
Jobson: No one will know Prince Harry in a decade, ‘he’ll be a bald 50-year-old prince’ Read MoreAfter losing Guerschon Yabusele to the New York Knicks in free agency, the Philadelphia 76ers are under pressure to re-sign Quentin Grimes. The impressive guard is a restricted free agent this summer, and likely the Sixers top priority. During a …
Insider Reveals Stakes Behind Sixers’ Grimes Negotiations Read MoreThe Miami Heat are lacking depth at the big man position. Currently, Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware are the only two legitimate centers under contract. What’s worse is that they’re expected to work as a pairing in the starting unit. …
Former NBA Champion Cited as Logical Free Agency Addition for Miami Heat Read MoreFormer Seattle Seahawks All-Pro Jamal Adams agreed to rejoin ex-Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll with the Las Vegas Raiders this week. But not to play safety. Carroll explained to reporters on Friday that Las Vegas plans to move Adams to …
Pete Carroll Gives Jamal Adams Unusual Assignment With Raiders Days After Signing Read MoreDan Quinn wasted no time giving his take on Washington Commanders contract rebel Terry McLaurin changing his holdout stance and reporting to training camp. McLaurin, who wants a new deal, officially reported to camp on Sunday, July 27, per the …
Commanders HC Reacts to Terry McLaurin Changing Holdout Stance Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors have been mostly quiet this offseason, but one name continues to swirl around the Bay: LeBron James. While James remains under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for $52.6 million, rumors have resurfaced about a potential …
Warriors Eyed as Shock Landing Spot for 4x Champion Read MoreThe idea of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers for one last run is kind of poetic. The veteran superstar began his career with the franchise. He then returned to help raise a banner in the Rocket Arena. Now, …
3-Team Trade Proposal Lands LeBron and Bronny With Cavaliers Read MoreThe New York Jets needed a wide receiver to step up to the plate, and that is exactly what is transpiring during training camp. ESPN’s Rich Cimini revealed in his Sunday morning column on July 27 that pass catcher Brandon …
Surprising Jets WR Is ‘Turning Heads’ at Training Camp, Says Insider Read MoreNew York Giants backup quarterback Jameis Winston may already be expendable. If first-round rookie Jaxson Dart makes a strong push to steal the starting job from Russell Wilson, or at minimum continues to show the coaching staff this summer that …
New Trade Pitch Sends Giants’ Jameis Winston to ‘Pass Happy’ Offense Read MoreAs far as NFL backups go, you can’t get much better than current Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and former Washington Commanders starter Taylor Heinicke. Heinicke’s experience and ability to adapt to seemingly any offense and any locker room has not …
Former Commanders Starting QB Tops NFL ‘Trade Block’ Read MoreAs the saying goes, accountability is the first step toward fixing any problem. Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier had plenty of accountability while addressing the botched snaps he has had with quarterback Aaron Rodgers early in the team’s training camp. …
Zach Frazier Strongly Reacts to Botched Snaps With Aaron Rodgers in Camp Read MorePhil Collins is in the hospital for knee surgery. His representative told TMZ on Saturday, July 26, that he is doing just fine after rumors started to circulate online that he was in hospice care. Fans were concerned as multiple …
Phil Collins Hospitalized Read MoreAwards — accolades, too — often walk the invisible line of being meaningful or meaningless. All depending on the circumstances surrounding their occupied space and acknowledgment. The Baseball Hall of Fame has always been one of the most protected spaces …
What do you know? It’s finally Dick Allen’s time Read More