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Letters: Trump’s ‘accomplishments’ | Free speech | Keep Trump | Fresh take | Unnamed critics

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.‘Accomplishments’should stop TrumpFor Donald Trump’s supporters who want him reelected, remember his greatest accomplishments:Denied COVID was serious — called it “Chinese Flu” — and was anti-masking and anti-vaxxing; from March 1-April 30, 2020, made 11 tweets about unproven therapies, mentioned these 65 times in White House briefings and suggested injections with disinfectant. The results during his term: 400,000 deaths, increased violence against Asians and mask-requirement rage on flights.He constantly tweeted hateful remarks about individuals and groups. The results: hatred and violence increased and are still increasing at alarming levels.He encouraged rioters to storm the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to prevent the transfer of power, and he expressed support for hanging Vice President Mike Pence. The results: Nine people died during and after the rioting, and more t...

Why Archbishop Mitty girls basketball is now nation’s top team

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

Mitty girls basketball jumps to No. 1 after epic championship winArchbishop Mitty, which entered the season as the unquestioned best girls basketball program in the Bay Area, is now considered the top team in America according to MaxPreps, jumping from No. 3 to first after sweeping the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions. The San Jose private school was expected to take the top spot after slipping past previous No. 1 Long Island Lutheran in a 73-72 thriller on national television. Led by 17 points and 10 assists by UConn commit Morgan Cheli, and a team-high 22 points from five-star sophomore McKenna Woliczko, Mitty took the lead with 16 seconds left in the game. “Technically we had nothing to lose, but for us, we all had the mindset we were going to win anyway,” Woliczko told the Bay Area News Group after the game. The Monarchs (7-0) also beat Miami Country Day, Xavier College Prep and Crestwood-Canada by double-digits to reach the championship showdown. Long Island Lutheran dr...

Kurtenbach: Draymond Green’s suspension has been a good thing for the Warriors. It might be a good thing for Green, too

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension might have been the best thing to happen to the Warriors this season.And in a twisted way, it might have been the best thing to happen to Green, too.With the forward out of the lineup, Dubs coach Steve Kerr has been forced to play — and trust — the team’s young players, and they have provided both positive energy and positive play.The win over the Celtics was no fluke. Sticking with Denver for all but the final few minutes (blame the altitude… or the refs) can’t be ignored, either. With Brandin Podziemski as a starter, Trayce Jackson-Davis as the team’s center of choice, and Jonathan Kuminga as an offensive focal point, the Warriors won five of their seven games without Green, including five in a row before Christmas.The young Warriors have helped this team find its identity — Golden State is scrappy, smart, and small.It’s reminiscent of the vibe the Warriors found at the end of the 2020-2021 season.This time...

Israel says military has expanded Gaza offensive into refugee camps

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

By Najib Jobain, Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy | Associated PressRAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli forces on Tuesday expanded their ground offensive into urban refugee camps in central Gaza after bombarding the crowded Palestinian communities and ordering residents to evacuate. Gaza’s main telecom provider announced another “complete interruption” of services in the besieged territory.The military’s announcement of the new battle zone threatens further destruction in a war that Israel says will last for “many months” as it vows to crush the ruling Hamas militant group after its Oct. 7 attack. Israeli forces have been engaged in heavy urban fighting in northern Gaza and the southern city of Khan Younis, driving Palestinians into ever-smaller areas in search of refuge.The U.S. said Israel’s minister for strategic affairs, Ron Dermer, was meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Despite U.S. calls for...

Troubled Martinez refinery hit with surprise inspection that could take ‘days, even weeks’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

MARTINEZ — Hazardous materials and air officials paid a visit to a troubled Martinez refinery Tuesday to start an unannounced inspection into why it has been at the center of numerous health-threatening incidents for more than a year.The inspection by Contra Costa Health Services and assisted by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District will observe the operations, reliability and safety programs at the Contra Costa Refining Company, which is owned by the New Jersey-based PBF Energy, Inc., health officials announced in a statement.Related ArticlesHealth | Letters: Christmas trash | Electoral college | Colorado ban | Zionism meaning | Good writing | Hostage killings | Florida vs. California Health | America’s sugar shortfall leaves candy-makers scrounging Health | Indian state of Tamil Nadu braces for more heavy rain, floods Health | Oakland police clear abandoned boats, “anchor-outs” warned to leave estu...

Food truck stolen on Christmas Eve found at homeless encampment

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

(KRON) -- A food truck stolen from an East Bay business owner has been found at a homeless encampment near High Street off I-880 in Oakland, KRON4 has learned. The truck was stolen early Sunday morning while it was parked in Oakland for the night. As of Tuesday, the truck had been found, according to its owner, Eric Scott.On Monday, Scott said he was devastated to find his truck gone on the morning of Christmas Eve. He was going to use it later that night to deliver Christmas meals to people experiencing homelessness."The Grinch is out there, as we see," said Touch of Soul owner Eric Scott.What was supposed to be a day of giving turned into a loss for Scott, and his business, Touch of Soul. In addition to the food truck, Scott has a storefront in Emeryville. Two rain systems to arrive in Bay Area this week He parks the truck in Oakland. When he went to get it Sunday morning, it was gone."It's crazy that you can put so much time and so many hours in working to get something that yo...

San Francisco one of best places to celebrate NYE, according to survey

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco is one of the best places in the United States to celebrate New Year's Eve. At least, according to a recent study.In the study published by personal finance company WalletHub, the City by the Bay ranked just outside the top 10 at 11th out of the top 100 US cities for ringing in the new year. The study assessed cities across a number of categories including entertainment and food, costs, and safety and accessibility.San Francisco received high marks for food and entertainment, coming in at no. 9, but did less well when it came to affordability (98) and safety (56). Calm before the storm: Officials urge storm prep as wet, unsettled weather returns The top city to spend New Year's Eve, according to WalletHub, is Orlando, Florida, followed by San Diego in second. Despite its famous midnight ball drop, New York City came in third with Las Vegas and Atlanta coming in at fourth and fifth respectively.Source: WalletHubBest cities for New Year's Eve ac...

DC-area fitness guru on following through with New Year’s resolutions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Laurent Amzallag, D.C.-area personal trainer and founder of Yala Fitness, speaks to WTOP about how to keep those new year's resolutions come January, February and beyond. $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); if( typeof gtag === "function" ){ gtag('event', 'post_audio', { 'play': audio_filename, 'permalink': window.location.href }); } }); }); With the new year creeping...

Cardinals limping to the end of a forgettable 2023 season, prepare for trip to Philadelphia

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

Kyler Murray’s midseason return to the football field gave the Arizona Cardinals a brief boost of adrenaline.Less than two months later, that feeling is long gone.Now the Cardinals have reverted back to a team that will be quickly forgotten once the 2023 season ends. They’re not very talented, not very deep and not winning a whole lot of games as the regular-season schedule slowly comes to a close.The latest disappointment came on Sunday, when the Cardinals (3-12) fell into a 21-point hole against the Chicago Bears before rallying to cut the deficit to 24-16. The Bears eventually held on for a 27-16 victory.If all of this sounds familiar, it’s because it is. Arizona’s fans might be tired of hearing it, but first-year coach Jonathan Gannon isn’t tired of praising his team’s effort.“Not at all, because it’s the truth,” Gannon said. “I know they fight, I know they battle, I know they prepare the right way. Just got to help them out and we’ve got to c...

Despair then delight at Old Trafford as United beats Villa in 1st game after deal. Liverpool top

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:32 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Welcome to Manchester United, Jim Ratcliffe. In the space of 90 minutes, and in front of soon-to-be director Dave Brailsford, Old Trafford witnessed the best and worst of Erik ten Hag’s team. Two days after confirmation that British billionaire Ratcliffe will buy a stake of up to 25% in the club, United trailed by two goals inside 26 minutes against Aston Villa and was booed by the home crowd on Tuesday. Ten Hag’s players then produced a spectacular second-half comeback to win 3-2 and spark celebrations rarely seen at its famed stadium during a troubled season so far. “We said ‘Keep going. Believe it, in ourselves.’ That is what I demand from the team,” Ten Hag said afterward. “We said it before the game and during halftime, ‘Keep believing and we will win this game.’” Going into the game on the back of a run of four matches in all competitions without a win or a goal, United took to the field for the first time since Ratcliff...