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Editorial: Was taking McClain’s killers to trial the right thing to do?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

Coloradans have known one heartbreaking truth for four long years: Without the aggressive and callous actions of three Aurora police officers and two paramedics, Elijah McClain would be alive today.And now, after the first prosecutor on the case refused to take the homicide to trial, Coloradans know another truth: There was not enough evidence to convince a jury that two of those officers’ actions were criminal. Only Aurora police officer Randy Roedema was convicted, and even then, jurors found him guilty of the lesser charges he faced — criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault.As we await the trial of the two paramedics who injected McClain as he lay restrained and unconscious on the ground with an overdose of ketamine, Coloradans may begin to wonder if the initial prosecutor, District Attorney Dave Young, was correct in his decision not to press charges.Was this outcome really worth the time, effort, and expense put forth by Colorado’s Attorney General Phil We...

Finally, a make-ahead turkey that’s ready to travel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesIn a perfect world, you’d always be able to serve your Thanksgiving turkey directly after its sojourn in the oven. It’s the best way to take advantage of the bird’s crisp juiciness and meaty aroma — not to mention a chance to hide in the kitchen from football games.But what if you have to drive your cooked turkey an hour away to a Friendsgiving? Or you need room in your oven for pie? Or you’d simply prefer to wake up on Thursday morning secure in the knowledge that the trickiest part of your feast is already waiting for you in the fridge?Whatever the reason, there are times when you need a killer make-ahead turkey recipe, and I’ve found the way.It took several weeks of testing and a dozen birds to get the result I wanted: a reheated turkey that tastes very nearly as good as it did right after roasting, with a juicy breast, tender dark meat and glistening, crispy skin.It also had to be food safe — because Thanksgiving is stressful enoug...

10 Freeway closed: L.A. mayor says 'damage will not be fixed in an instant'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other local officials held a news conference Monday morning to update Angelenos on the closure of the 10 Freeway through downtown Los Angeles.“To the 300,000 people who would normally drive on this stretch of the 10 and to those who live, work or have appointments or schools in the area, as we made clear yesterday, this was a huge fire and the damage will not be fixed in an instant,” Bass said during her 6 a.m. address."Engineers have worked all night and are working right now to determine our path forward," Bass continued. "I have made it clear with our local, state and federal partners that any unnecessary bureaucracy or delays are not happening here."The scene of the fire that seriously damaged the 10 Freeway through Los Angeles. Nov. 13, 2023. (KTLA)No cars are seen on the 10 Freeway through downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 13, 2023. (KTLA)No cars are seen on the 10 Freeway through downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 13, 2023. (KTLA)The aftermath of a large...

Donald Trump’s sister Maryanne Trump Barry dead at 86: Reports

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

Former President Donald Trump’s sister Maryanne Trump Barry has died at the age of 86, according to multiple outlets. The New York Times first reported that she was found dead at her home in the Upper East Side of Manhattan early Monday morning. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Barry, a former federal judge and longtime ally of her younger brother Donald, eventually had a “significant fissure” with him after their niece, Mary L. Trump, released audio recordings of Maryanne “speaking critically” of the president, NYT said.  Donald Trump Jr. returns to the stand as defense looks to undercut New York civil fraud claims She retired from her position as Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 2019 after an investigation into her family’s tax practices. Her second husband, veteran trial lawyer John J. Barry, died in April of 2000, according to a New York Times obituary. Maryanne leaves behind one son from her first ...

Wanderlust’s 10 top islands in the world include some jawdropping spots

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

Wanderlust, the UK travel magazine, has just announced its readers’ choice awards in categories that range from “most desirable” — Britspeak, we think, for “ooooh!” — country, region and island to emerging destinations and top spots for gastronomy, wildlife and culture. With each category divided into global and European-centric lists, there’s enough here to inspire scores of vacations.The most desirable region in the world, Wanderlust’s readers have declared, is British Columbia, followed by the Galapagos Islands and California. The most delicious country is, of course, Italy —  and the most appealing destination for wildlife lovers is Costa Rica. And the most desirable islands list circles the globe, from Cuba to Sri Lanka and the Philippines archipelago.Some spots are so remote, we had to look them up — and we still don’t know where they are. Turns out there are multiple Saint Helena islands, including a Brit...

Bryan Adams brings So Happy It Hurts Tour to SAP Center in San Jose

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

Bryan Adams has announced more dates on his So Happy It Hurts Tour.The new batch of shows includes a stop in the Bay Area.Adams performs Jan. 26 at the SAP Center in San Jose.Joining Adams on this tour is Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics Songbook.Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 am. Nov. 17 and an artist presale begins at 10 a.m. Nov. 14, bryanadams.com.SO HAPPY IT HURTS 2024 TOUR DATES:Sat Jan 20 – Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraParkSun Jan 21 – Spokane, WA – Spokane ArenaTue Jan 23 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center ArenaWed Jan 24 – Stateline, NV – Tahoe Blue Event CenterFri Jan 26 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San JoseSun Jan 28 – Anaheim, CA – Honda CenterTue Jan 30 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins CenterRelated ArticlesMusic | Saratoga teens help British Invasion land in Campbell Music | Pianist plays Chopin, Liszt in Steinway Society debut Music | This sure looks like one of the best package concert tours of 2024 ...

Wet week expected in Bay Area, but ‘typical winter system’ more likely than atmospheric river

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

A healthy dose of rain is headed toward the Bay Area for a few days in a row this week, but the showers may not be quite as heavy as was forecast last week, according to the National Weather Service.In a storm system that’s set to dropping rain around midnight on Tuesday morning, most cities in the region were predicted to see rainfall in the 1-to-2 inch range across a five-day span. NWS predictions for the week include 0.86 inches in San Jose, 2.22 in Oakland, 2.04 in San Francisco, 1.56 in Hayward, 1.65 in San Mateo and 1.21 in Concord.Forecast update: The expected rain totals have decreased. Here's the latest accumulation map for the week: pic.twitter.com/HYGDCkdbYf— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) November 13, 2023The early Tuesday morning start for the wet weather was forecast to be most prevalent in the northern parts of the Peninsula and East Bay, with little more than sprinkles expected in the South Bay.“The main focus is going to be in the North Bay and a ...

Travel Troubleshooter: British Airways owes me a credit for a canceled flight from 2020

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: British Airways canceled my flight from Baltimore to London in 2020. The airline sent me an email that said I could either get a refund or a flight credit and that I had until the end of this year to decide.Christopher Elliott, the Travel Troubleshooter However, after calling British Airways numerous times, they claim they don’t have any record of the flight.I paid for this flight with a combination of miles and cash. I’d like a refund of my 150,000 points as well as the $770 in taxes. Can you help me?— Louis Hyman, BaltimoreANSWER: It’s highly unusual for an airline to lose a reservation like this. But a look at your correspondence suggests that’s exactly what happened. You had a ticket, and then British Airways somehow lost it. Now the airline wants to keep your points and the cash you paid for other taxes and fees.Normally, you would be able to send British Airways proof of your reservation, and it would then fix the ...

Downtown San Jose housing project may sprout near Google village site

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

SAN JOSE — Dozens of apartments could sprout on a downtown San Jose restaurant site near the footprint of Google’s proposed transit village — and potentially replace a restaurant — preliminary city plans show.The proposed housing development would produce an eight-story apartment building at the corner of West San Carlos Street and Josefa Street in downtown San Jose, according to the plans on file at San Jose City Hall.An estimated 90 apartments would be built as a result of the development, the city documents show.Related ArticlesHousing | Rents remain steady in the Bay Area — but perhaps not for long Housing | 3 East Bay homeless housing projects move forward with millions in state Homekey grants Housing | Here’s where San Jose may lose thousands of homes because of ‘builder’s remedy’ Housing | Big San Jose apartment complex may convert to affordable homes Housing | ...

AAA predicts busiest Thanksgiving travel season in years: Here's when NOT to drive

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:14:44 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Thanksgiving 2023 is already shaping up to be an especially frustrating one for lots of Americans, and that’s before they find out the stuffing has raisins in it.This year, AAA predicts that approximately 55.4 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles to get to Thanksgiving dinner, the vast majority of whom — 49.13 million — will be taking the journey by car, according to the organization's latest projections. That would make it the busiest Thanksgiving travel season since 2019, and the third-busiest (after 2005 and 2019) since AAA started posting its forecasts in 2000. Pedestrian deaths are spiking across the country: Why? With millions of motorists sharing the country’s busiest travel corridors in the days around Thanksgiving, it’s inevitable that many will get stuck in traffic for at least a portion of the trip. But drivers can reduce their chances of frustrating delays with a bit of forethought and flexibility, according to AAA.AAA used data from INRIX,...