Never mind the Sphinx-like expression of cats. Or the lack of obedience. You don’t train cats; cats train you. stock.adobe.com EDITOR’S NOTE: Gene Lyons is currently recovering from an illness. This “classics” from his archive of columns originally ran on …
Cats can be just as lovable as dogs. They just have different ways of showing it. Read MoreJackie Wilson, his wife Sandra and niece Candace are shown outside the Cook County Criminal Court on Oct. 2, 2020. Wilson on March 14 received a $17 million settlement from the county for his wrongful conviction and torture, but Chicago …
When Chicago keeps fighting police misconduct lawsuits, taxpayers and victims pay the price Read MoreAnother baseball season has begun and I still miss not hearing his voice and seeing his smile. We knew Vin Scully couldn’t be replaced, that he was an original. He didn’t pattern himself after any of the great sportscasters. He …
Yes, there is more to say about the late Vin Scully, legendary sportscaster Read More“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market. The pain: The number of million-dollar cities in five pricey California regions rose by 76% since the pandemic upended the economy. The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed Zillow tabulations of cities …
Californians face 76% surge of cities with million-dollar home prices Read MoreThe defenders of “Our Democracy” are at it again. Last September, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature filed a lawsuit seeking to have a qualified initiative, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, removed from the November ballot before …
Susan Shelley: Sacramento’s latest hit on election integrity Read MoreDevelopers unveiled their updated plans for the modernization of Television City in the Fairfax District on Thursday, April 4, detailing a smaller and more refined vision than initially proposed. Located in the Fairfax District, at 7800 Beverly Blvd., Television City …
Proposed makeover of Television City in Fairfax District is glitzy but smaller Read MoreIt is not uncommon for politicians to make promises that they cannot fulfill, especially when it comes to issues such as minimum wage laws. The recent developments in California’s restaurant industry serve as a prime example of this trend. California …
Black and Hispanic youths pay the biggest price for minimum wage hikes Read MoreCalifornia would be a far better state if politicians and progressive activists were required to take a course in basic economic principles. If they did, they might not blindly pursue economic policies that not only damage people’s lives generally, but …
Jon Coupal: ULA tax numbers expose economic ignorance Read MoreViktor Gyokeres has a €100m (£85.8m) release clause (AFP via Getty) Sporting CP are standing firm over Viktor Gyokeres’ asking price following interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan, according to reports in Portugal. The Sweden international has been in …
Sporting send warning to Arsenal and Chelsea over Viktor Gyokeres transfer fee Read MoreKerry Katona has landed herself a new role (Picture: ITV) Kerry Katona has bagged herself an exciting, inevitably lucrative last-minute role. The ex Atomic Kitten member, 43, is no stranger to the stage, having starred alongside her lookalike daughter Lilly-Sue …
Kerry Katona lands last-minute job after star steps down for ‘personal reasons’ Read MoreSwedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is among dozens of activits detained by police officers during a demonstration in The Hague (Picture: EPA) Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by police in The Hague as they clamped down on dozens of climate …
Greta Thunberg dragged away from climate protest by police Read MoreA woman’s body was found dead in a car in Hackney (Picture: Tom Bowles) Police have arrested a man in east London after a woman was found dead in a car this morning. Officers were called to a block of …
Man arrested after woman’s body found in a car in east London Read More“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market. The pain: The number of million-dollar cities in five pricey California regions rose by 76% since the pandemic upended the economy. The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed Zillow tabulations of cities …
Californians face 76% surge of cities with million-dollar home prices Read MoreThe departing members of the Pac-12 will leave behind $65 million to the conference based on the terms of a negotiated settlement ratified late last month. But over time, their financial obligations could stretch far beyond that figure, based on …
Pac-12 legal affairs: Key ‘Pac-2’ attorney suggests departing schools on the hook for damages in House lawsuit vs. NCAA Read MoreCommunity leader honored A longtime Campbell business owner is being recognized for her community leadership by both the Campbell Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Campbell Business Association (DCBA). The Chamber named Bombshell Boutique owner Brooke Ramirez Citizen of the …
Campbell leaders drop bombshell on business owner Read More“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market. The pain: The number of million-dollar cities in five pricey California regions rose by 76% since the pandemic upended the economy. The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed Zillow tabulations of cities …
Californians face 76% surge of cities with million-dollar home prices Read MoreThe departing members of the Pac-12 will leave behind $65 million to the conference based on the terms of a negotiated settlement ratified late last month. But over time, their financial obligations could stretch far beyond that figure, based on …
Pac-12 legal affairs: Key ‘Pac-2’ attorney suggests departing schools on the hook for damages in House lawsuit vs. NCAA Read MoreColorado House passes bill allowing supervised drug-use sites, but it still faces roadblocks A bill to allow supervised drug-use sites to open in willing Colorado cities cleared the state House for the second time in two years on Friday, but …
Police use of “prone restraint,” supervised drug sites and more from the Colorado legislature this week Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Steelers offseason program doesn’t officially begin for about another couple weeks. But quarterback Russell Wilson is already working out with a few pass catchers, including tight end Pat Freiermuth. While appearing on the “Around the 412” podcast on …
Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Speaks Out on QB Russell Wilson Read MoreAs the New York Jets continue to host prospects for top-30 visits ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, wide receiver Malachi Corley may be one of the most interesting names being brought in. According to uSTADIUM on X, the Jets …
Jets Meeting With Receiver Compared to Deebo Samuel: Report Read More