Monday, March 18, 2024

 
 

About that In-N-Out | Simitian ahead by 12 votes | Lawyer stabbed during murder trial

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

About that In-N-Out: In the wake of national headlines about a high-risk restaurant, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao promoted anti-crime measures she says have made a difference in the "key gateway" area near the airport. Here's what the stats say.

Election seesaw: After nearly two weeks of counting ballots, Joe Simitian leads Evan Low by just 12 votes in the Congressional District 16 race.

Controversial bike lane: Bicycling advocates were surprised by an announcement of the timetable for removing the pedestrian and bike lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

Winter Rayo

Mother facing trial: In what prosecutors call a highly unusual development, a San Jose woman is expected to be released without posting bail before being tried for her daughter's fentanyl overdose death.

Alleged exorcism death: At a hearing about the death of a San Jose girl, a police detective said her relatives believed she had become possessed by a demon — possibly because she had seen something sinister on her mother's phone.

Murder during shop dispute: Police say video shows that an Oakland auto parts shop's owner was fatally shot by a man who was apparently angry about a car battery

Courtroom stabbing: In an attack witnessed by the jury, a Contra Costa County murder suspect reportedly used a pen to stab his own attorney Monday, then charged at the prosecutor.

 

Business

California subdivision

Realtor shakeup: The proposed settlement of a lawsuit over how real estate agents get paid is going to change the home-selling process across the nation. Here are some of the moving pieces in the deal.

 

SportsRuke Orhorhoro

49ers: Dieter Kurtenbach unveils his mock draft picks for the first three rounds, including the guy with the gruesome leg injury because, dude, he's too good.  ••• QB Joshua Dobbs signed

Warriors: gamer

Bay FC: Six takeaways from the team's debut, an exciting game in which Bay gambled on a fast and dangerous style of play. (Sold? Home opener tickets start at $20.)

Giants: In one of their biggest additions of the offseason, the team reportedly made a two-year deal with Cy Young winner Blake Snell. 

Farewell to Renel: Giants public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon is leaving after 24 seasons. With the season barely two weeks away, the team has not named a successor. 

NCAA bracket: Jon Wilner reveals his picks for all 67 games of the men's tournament, ending with a UConn win over Houston.

Pac-12 football: An in-state quarterback for Cal, and other highlights of the recruiting season so far.

 

Things to do

Ping-pong in Plaza de Cesar Chavez

Bay Area concert dates:  Pulp on a rare U.S. swing, Foo Fighters in Concord and — "the best concert news of the year" —  the final tour of Electric Light Orchestra


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