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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Protect the recallsystem from abuseDon’t believe a word from people asking for your signatures. They’re not paid to tell you the truth. They’re paid to get you to sign, by any means necessary.I’m frustrated because this is a corruption of our democracy. Gathering signatures should represent grassroots support and put a check on the powers that be. Instead, it’s being co-opted by those powers, which are paying to re-roll votes and legislation that don’t go their way. Though I am disgusted by how Gov. Newsom has let PG&E get away with murder, the recall campaign against him didn’t do any good and cost California taxpayers $200 million.I will be calling my California legislators. It’s past time they improved the recall system, to make it less exploitable. You can also contact your Alameda County supervisors and urge them to modernize our county’s recall procedures.Alan MarlingLivermoreTell CPUC noon new...

House advances effort to censure Rashida Tlaib over rhetoric about Israel-Hamas war

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

By Farnoush Amiri I Associated PressWASHINGTON — The House is headed for a showdown vote Wednesday on whether to punish Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — the only Palestinian American in Congress — for her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war.A vote to move forward on censuring Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House, advanced Tuesday in a procedural vote. Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia proposed the measure in response to what he called Tlaib’s promotion of antisemitic rhetoric.“Rep. Tlaib has levied unbelievable falsehoods about our greatest ally, Israel, and the attack on October 7,” McCormick said.Debate on the censure resolution was emotional and intense. With other Democrats standing by her side, Tlaib defended her stance and accused Republicans of trying to silence differing views about the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.“I will not be silenced and I will not let you distort my words,” Tlaib said, adding that her criticism of t...

Two dead bodies found at Santa Rosa apartment complex

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

(KRON) -- Two dead bodies were found at an apartment complex in Santa Rosa Tuesday, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. The complex is located on the 2700 block of Range Avenue. Samurai sword beheading: Landaeta refuses to attend own murder trial The bodies were found around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Property maintenance at the complex contacted Santa Rosa PD regarding two deceased residents.Nothing appears suspicious about the deaths, according to police. The Santa Rosa Police Department is investigating.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Will there be a 'homeless sweep' before APEC?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The APEC summit will bring a massive influx of visitors to San Francisco next week as world leaders including President Biden descend on the Moscone Center. But with the conference coming up soon, many are asking whether the city will do anything about the homeless people living nearby. In fact, some KRON4 viewers are sending pictures of tents popping up in streets and neighborhoods where they normally wouldn't be. These residents are claiming that the city is relocating homeless people from the area near the Moscone Center to these new neighborhoods. What is APEC? Here’s what you need to know about APEC SF 2023 There is precedent for a cleaner area around the Moscone Center for large events. Following the Dreamforce conference in September, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff described San Francisco as “incredibly clean, beautiful, and safe,” after he had earlier threatened to pull the event from the city due to safety issues. For the APEC summit, the Department ...

SF city safety efforts outlined for APEC, holiday shopping season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

(BCN) -- Barely a month after a smash-and-grab theft at the Christian Dior store near San Francisco's Union Square, Mayor London Breed stood before the towering Macy's holiday tree and announced the opening of a safe and vibrant holiday shopping season. Joined by Police Chief Bill Scott, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and members of the Union Square Alliance, a downtown association dedicated to enhancing Union Square, Breed detailed the city's strategy to secure the area.Plans include additional uniformed and plainclothes police officers, downtown ambassadors, street closures and the installation of 400 new automated license plate readers throughout the city. What is APEC? Here’s what you need to know about APEC SF 2023 "You will see increased presence not only in Union Square, but in all our shopping corridors," said Scott. "You won't see the plainclothes officers that are out here getting the job done and arresting people because they're watching crimes as they occur."Regardin...

Petition opposing A's stadium struck down, lawyer says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- An effort to force a vote on public financing for the A's baseball stadium on the Strip has lost in court, according to attorney Bradley Schrager.Schrager told 8 News Now a Carson City judge struck down the "Schools Over Stadiums" petition on multiple grounds, and told organizers they can't collect signatures for it. Schrager's law firm, Bravo Schrager, filed a lawsuit to stop the petition in late September.The effort to get state public financing removed from the stadium project was pushed by the Nevada State Education Associations. A social post on X Monday evening by @EduOverStadiums indicated the organizers intend to file an appeal or refile the petition. The complete statement appears at the bottom of this story. WWE coming to KRON4 in 2024 Several labor unions sued to get the petition thrown out. Unions testified in favor of the A's stadium funding during a special session of the Nevada Legislature in June, throwing their support behind the project and th...

WWE coming to KRON4 in 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The WWE is coming to KRON4 next year. The CW Network will become the official broadcast home of WWE NXT beginning in October 2024. The five-year agreement marks the first time in its 13-year history that WWE NXT, which showcases upcoming WWE talent, will air on a broadcast television network.As the Bay Area's CW, KRON4 will air up to 52 live weekly events throughout the season, beginning next October. Bay Area to host NBA All-Star Weekend in 2025 “We are thrilled to welcome the WWE brand into the CW Sports portfolio as they play an integral role in our mission to bring live sporting events to the network year-round,” said Dennis Miller, President, The CW Network. “WWE NXT is a perfect fit for The CW thanks to its dynamic young talent featuring the hottest rising stars in the sport and exhilarating, unpredictable weekly events. The passion and engagement of WWE’s fanbase is unmatched, and we are eager to grow that audience as WWE NXT’s new home on broadcast ...

5N Plus: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — MONTREAL (AP) — 5N Plus Inc. (FPLSF) on Tuesday reported earnings of $1.5 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Montreal-based company said it had net income of 2 cents.The specialty metal and chemical products maker posted revenue of $62.9 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FPLSF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FPLSFSource

Ohio State remains No. 1, followed by Georgia, Michigan, Florida State, as CFP rankings stand pat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

Ohio State remained No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, with Georgia, Michigan and Florida State following the Buckeyes, as the selection committee stood pat with its top eight teams.Washington was fifth, followed by Pac-12 rival Oregon, Texas and Alabama at eighth.Only one of the top 11 teams in last week’s first CFP rankings lost last weekend. Oklahoma dropped from ninth to 17th after losing to Oklahoma State. The Cowboys moved up to 15th.This weekend sets up as one with potential to shake up the top four, with Georgia and Michigan both facing their highest-ranked opponents so far.The Bulldogs host Mississippi, the committee’s ninth-ranked team. The Wolverines visit Penn State, which is 10th. Washington also faces a ranked team, with No. 18 Utah, coming to Seattle on Saturday.___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.appodcasts.com. Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign...

Lithium Americas Corp.: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:49 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $6.6 million.The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had net income of 4 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 7 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LAC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LACSource