mercurynews--2020-02-18--A private plane and a yacht can be deducted on your taxes? Ask the lawyer

Q : We are going through all of our records now as we get ready to do our tax return .
We came across information that seems hard to believe , like a private plane or even a yacht deduction .
Is that on the level ?
A : Research indicates there is a deduction for a private plane , if the plane is either used for non-recreational purposes or leased to a flight school .
In that event , the purchase price and costs of maintenance are valid deductions .
This is known as “ bonus depreciation , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invest in new equipment .
In addition , you may find it amusing that one may be able to deduct his or her yacht on a tax return , if it is a second home ( certain criteria applies , so consult your tax specialist , if you own a yacht ) .
Q : After a heart attack , and talking things out with my physician , I plan to have a pool built in our backyard .
Since this is directly health-related , any chance the cost is deductible ?
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be written off , if it is actually related to the treatment , prevention or mitigation of a disease .
Also , you need a written prescription from your doctor .
Then you have to use the pool for the purpose prescribed , as opposed to just sunning yourself , sipping a beer or two , or enjoying a “ floatie.
” One other piece is there can not be a reasonably priced pool in the vicinity that you could utilize .
Above all , consult with a qualified tax specialist to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s and dot the required i ’ s .
A : Gambling losses might be deductible , so long as you also win a bit .
Declare your winnings as income , at which point you may deduct losses up to the same amount .
You may also deduct reasonable expenses incurred with regard to the gambling ( for example , travel to the casino ) .
But , I firmly recommend consulting with a qualified tax specialist , not relying on this column alone .
Ron Sokol is a Manhattan Beach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience .
His column , which appears in print on Wednesdays , presents a summary of the law and should not be construed as legal advice .
Email questions and comments to him at RonSEsq @ aol.com or write to him at Ask the Lawyer , Daily Breeze , 400 Continental Blvd , Suite 600 , El Segundo , CA , 90245 .

Q: We are going through all of our records now as we get ready to do our tax return. We came across information that seems hard to believe, like a private plane or even a yacht deduction. Is that on the level?
-J.S., Torrance
A: Research indicates there is a deduction for a private plane, if the plane is either used for non-recreational purposes or leased to a flight school. In that event, the purchase price and costs of maintenance are valid deductions. This is known as “bonus depreciation,” which is applicable to business owners who invest in new equipment. In addition, you may find it amusing that one may be able to deduct his or her yacht on a tax return, if it is a second home (certain criteria applies, so consult your tax specialist, if you own a yacht).
Q: After a heart attack, and talking things out with my physician, I plan to have a pool built in our backyard. Since this is directly health-related, any chance the cost is deductible?
-W.B., Laguna Beach
A: Research provides that a medical expense can be written off, if it is actually related to the treatment, prevention or mitigation of a disease. Also, you need a written prescription from your doctor. Then you have to use the pool for the purpose prescribed, as opposed to just sunning yourself, sipping a beer or two, or enjoying a “floatie.” One other piece is there cannot be a reasonably priced pool in the vicinity that you could utilize. Above all, consult with a qualified tax specialist to make sure to cross the necessary t’s and dot the required i’s.
Q: I play poker frequently. What’s taxable?
-J.H. Covina
A: Gambling losses might be deductible, so long as you also win a bit. Declare your winnings as income, at which point you may deduct losses up to the same amount. You may also deduct reasonable expenses incurred with regard to the gambling (for example, travel to the casino). But, I firmly recommend consulting with a qualified tax specialist, not relying on this column alone.
Ron Sokol is a Manhattan Beach attorney with more than 35 years of experience. His column, which appears in print on Wednesdays, presents a summary of the law and should not be construed as legal advice. Email questions and comments to him at RonSEsq@aol.com or write to him at Ask the Lawyer, Daily Breeze, 400 Continental Blvd, Suite 600, El Segundo, CA, 90245.


mercurynews--2020-02-19--Letter: Lafayette chamber backs Measure L parcel tax for schools

The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board has unanimously voted to support Measure L. Measure L will bridge the gap between @ @ @ @ @ district and what it really costs to give our children a meaningful education .
Community @ @ @ @ @ a critical factor that continues to keep our local schools achieving at such a high @ @ @ @ @ taxes from time to time and supporting Lafayette Partners in Education is therefore necessary .
@ @ @ @ @ $ 290 a year per parcel has a seven-year term and provides seniors the option @ @ @ @ @ Letter : High time for hold all primaries on same day • Letter : East @ @ @ @ @ Klobuchar is the real deal • Letter : Peace means more than the absence of @ @ @ @ @ ignore witnesses and criminal evidence in a trial ?
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The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board has unanimously voted to support Measure L.
Measure L will bridge the gap between what California provides to our district and what it really costs to give our children a meaningful education. Community support and business engagement is a critical factor that continues to keep our local schools achieving at such a high level.
Passing reasonable parcel taxes from time to time and supporting Lafayette Partners in Education is therefore necessary. The Measure L ask of $290 a year per parcel has a seven-year term and provides seniors the option to be exempt. Related Articles Letters to the Editor | Letters: Escape Bay Area | CASA program | Feinstein replacement | Faulty comparison | Not conservatives
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mercurynews--2020-02-19--Letter: High time for hold all primaries on same day

When are we going to wake up and hold all national primaries on the same day ?
Then limit campaign @ @ @ @ @ put hard limits on campaign spending .
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When are we going to wake up and hold all national primaries on the same day?
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Word Game: Feb. 19, 2020

TODAY ’ S WORD — PUSSYFOOT ( PUSSYFOOT : PUS-ee-foot : To tread or move warily or stealthily . )
@ @ @ @ @ more words in PUSSYFOOT ?
The list will be published tomorrow .
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Order it now for just $ 5 while supplies last !
1 .
@ @ @ @ @ or more letters .
2 .
Words that acquire four letters by the addition of @ @ @ @ @ as “ bats ” or “ dies , ” are not allowed .
3 .
@ @ @ @ @ a “ d ” or an “ s ” may not be used .
For @ @ @ @ @ ” is used , “ baked ” or “ bakes ” are not allowed , @ @ @ @ @ “ baking ” are admissible .
4 .
Proper nouns , slang words , or @ @ @ @ @ are not allowed .

TODAY’S WORD — PUSSYFOOT (PUSSYFOOT: PUS-ee-foot: To tread or move warily or stealthily.)
Average mark 17 words
Time limit 25 minutes
Can you find 31 or more words in PUSSYFOOT? The list will be published tomorrow.
YESTERDAY’S WORD — FLAGRANT fang fatal flag flan flat lagan afar agar
alga altar gala gnar gnarl gnat graft grant raft raglan rang rant natal tang Tarn
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RULES OF THE GAME:
1. Words must be of four or more letters.
2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.
3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.
4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.
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Bridge: Feb. 19, 2020

In a Board-a-Match Teams at the Fall NABC , South was Prahalad Rajkumar , an Indian expert .
The ACBL “ national ” tournaments are international .
East ’ s opening two hearts was allegedly a weak two-bid .
Why players indulge in such bizarre actions , I ’ ll never know .
Rajkumar played at three spades after North ’ s transfer response to 2NT .
If East was going to bid two hearts on that hand , West could at least have led his partner ’ s suit , but West started with the king and queen of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drew trumps and led dummy ’ s ten of hearts , ducking East ’ s jack .
South won the next heart with the ace , took the A-K of clubs and exited with a club .
West had to return a diamond , and Rajkumar ruffed in dummy and threw his last heart .
Making four , a win on the deal .
If West leads the queen of hearts , he holds South to nine tricks .
But if East restrains himself and passes as dealer , East-West might find their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diamonds .
You hold : S A K J 9 H A 5 2 D 10 6 C A 9 7 6 .
Neither side vulnerable .
The dealer , at your right , opens two hearts , a weak two-bid .
South in today ’ s deal overcalled 2NT with this hand .
Do you agree with that action ?
ANSWER : Many experts would overcall 2NT .
Still , the heart holding is unfavorable ; the stopper may be forced out immediately .
Some players would double , risking an unwelcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two spades .

In a Board-a-Match Teams at the Fall NABC, South was Prahalad Rajkumar, an Indian expert. The ACBL “national” tournaments are international.
East’s opening two hearts was allegedly a weak two-bid. Why players indulge in such bizarre actions, I’ll never know. Rajkumar played at three spades after North’s transfer response to 2NT.
If East was going to bid two hearts on that hand, West could at least have led his partner’s suit, but West started with the king and queen of diamonds. Rajkumar ruffed in dummy, drew trumps and led dummy’s ten of hearts, ducking East’s jack.
LAST HEART
South won the next heart with the ace, took the A-K of clubs and exited with a club. West had to return a diamond, and Rajkumar ruffed in dummy and threw his last heart. Making four, a win on the deal.
If West leads the queen of hearts, he holds South to nine tricks. But if East restrains himself and passes as dealer, East-West might find their diamond fit and compete profitably to four diamonds.
DAILY QUESTION
You hold: S A K J 9 H A 5 2 D 10 6 C A 9 7 6. Neither side vulnerable. The dealer, at your right, opens two hearts, a weak two-bid. South in today’s deal overcalled 2NT with this hand. Do you agree with that action?
ANSWER: Many experts would overcall 2NT. Still, the heart holding is unfavorable; the stopper may be forced out immediately. Some players would double, risking an unwelcome response in diamonds, or even try two spades.
East dealer
Neither side vulnerable
NORTH
S Q 10 8 6 5
H 10 9 3
D 5
C K 10 5 3
WEST
S 4 3 2
H Q 4
D K Q J 4 2
C Q 8 2
EAST
S 7
H K J 8 7 6
D A 9 8 7 3
C J 4
SOUTH
S A K J 9
H A 5 2
D 10 6
C A 9 7 6
East South West North
2 H(!) 2 NT Pass 3 H
Pass 3 S All Pass
Opening lead — D K
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mercurynews--2020-02-19--Horoscopes Feb. 19, 2020: Benicio Del Toro, keep marching forward.

Happy Birthday : Keep marching forward .
Your enthusiasm , imagination and desire to bring about positive change will make a difference to whatever you pursue .
Your ability to reach out to others and offer what ’ s required to turn a negative into a positive will help you excel .
You ’ ll thrive on unique situations that make you think and encourage new beginnings .
Your numbers are 6 , 13 , 23 , 25 , 32 , 43 , 48 .
ARIES ( March 21-April 19 ) : Remain focused on what you need to accomplish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead you astray .
How you handle your responsibilities will make a difference in how others perceive you .
Protect your health , wealth and emotional well-being .
2 stars TAURUS ( April 20-May 20 ) : Choose to be creative , forward-thinking and willing to take on a challenge .
Your insight and determination will help you achieve whatever you set out to do .
Trust in your ability to get things done .
Share with someone you love .
5 stars GEMINI ( May 21-June 20 ) : Evaluate your life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do and where you see yourself heading .
It ’ s up to you , not someone else , to choose what path you should follow .
Don ’ t trust someone trying to manipulate you to do things his or her way .
3 stars CANCER ( June 21-July 22 ) : You can fine-tune your life .
Look at what ’ s available , consider what you want and strive to achieve the happiness you deserve .
Air your thoughts , share with people who can help you reach your goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
3 stars LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22 ) : Make a change to the way you present yourself to the world .
If you aren ’ t getting the results you want , consider why and figure out how to rectify the problem without going overboard .
A subtle change should do the trick .
3 stars VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22 ) : It ’ s up to you to make things happen .
Set your sights on what you want .
Networking will lead to a meaningful connection that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A personal or business relationship will enhance your life .
5 stars LIBRA ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22 ) : A break will do you a world of good .
Rejuvenate and give yourself a moment to figure out what you want to do next .
Don ’ t feel you have to follow someone ’ s footsteps .
Do what will make you happy .
2 stars SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ) : Invest in yourself .
Follow your heart , and put your dreams first .
If you love what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Turn your passion into something substantial .
Sign up for courses , touch base with people who have more experience and make things happen .
4 stars SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21 ) : Remember what ’ s happened in the past , and proceed with caution .
Don ’ t trust someone who is pushy or trying to manipulate you .
Find out what moves you .
Focus on good health , moderation and protecting your reputation .
3 stars CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19 ) : Use your intelligence to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a change , but you ’ ll have to do the work yourself .
Take breaks , and protect against fatigue .
Common sense , coupled with a vivid imagination , will spark robust and prosperous ideas .
3 stars AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18 ) : Handle demanding people with care .
Know when to say no , and what to offer to encourage others to do for themselves .
Your priority should be freeing up your time for the people and pastimes that mean the most to you .
3 stars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Look at your options , and don ’ t hesitate to make a move .
Follow your gut feeling , and you will not be disappointed .
Helping others will bring high returns .
Past partners will have something to offer that ’ s worth your while .
Listen , learn and excel .
4 stars Birthday Baby : You are imaginative , competitive and confident .
You are energetic and ambitious .

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Benicio Del Toro, 53; Seal, 57; Jeff Daniels, 65; Smokey Robinson, 80.
Happy Birthday: Keep marching forward. Your enthusiasm, imagination and desire to bring about positive change will make a difference to whatever you pursue. Your ability to reach out to others and offer what’s required to turn a negative into a positive will help you excel. You’ll thrive on unique situations that make you think and encourage new beginnings. Your numbers are 6, 13, 23, 25, 32, 43, 48.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Remain focused on what you need to accomplish. Refuse to let anyone distract or lead you astray. How you handle your responsibilities will make a difference in how others perceive you. Protect your health, wealth and emotional well-being. 2 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Choose to be creative, forward-thinking and willing to take on a challenge. Your insight and determination will help you achieve whatever you set out to do. Trust in your ability to get things done. Share with someone you love. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Evaluate your life, how you look, what you do and where you see yourself heading. It’s up to you, not someone else, to choose what path you should follow. Don’t trust someone trying to manipulate you to do things his or her way. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can fine-tune your life. Look at what’s available, consider what you want and strive to achieve the happiness you deserve. Air your thoughts, share with people who can help you reach your goal and be willing to try something new. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make a change to the way you present yourself to the world. If you aren’t getting the results you want, consider why and figure out how to rectify the problem without going overboard. A subtle change should do the trick. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s up to you to make things happen. Set your sights on what you want. Networking will lead to a meaningful connection that can change the way you earn your living. A personal or business relationship will enhance your life. 5 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A break will do you a world of good. Rejuvenate and give yourself a moment to figure out what you want to do next. Don’t feel you have to follow someone’s footsteps. Do what will make you happy. 2 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Invest in yourself. Follow your heart, and put your dreams first. If you love what you do, you will do well. Turn your passion into something substantial. Sign up for courses, touch base with people who have more experience and make things happen. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Remember what’s happened in the past, and proceed with caution. Don’t trust someone who is pushy or trying to manipulate you. Find out what moves you. Focus on good health, moderation and protecting your reputation. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Use your intelligence to get your way. You can make a change, but you’ll have to do the work yourself. Take breaks, and protect against fatigue. Common sense, coupled with a vivid imagination, will spark robust and prosperous ideas. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Handle demanding people with care. Know when to say no, and what to offer to encourage others to do for themselves. Your priority should be freeing up your time for the people and pastimes that mean the most to you. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look at your options, and don’t hesitate to make a move. Follow your gut feeling, and you will not be disappointed. Helping others will bring high returns. Past partners will have something to offer that’s worth your while. Listen, learn and excel. 4 stars
Birthday Baby: You are imaginative, competitive and confident. You are energetic and ambitious.
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mercurynews--2020-02-19--Ask Amy: I’m afraid my teenage secret will break my dad’s heart

DEAR AMY : I am a woman in my mid-20s .
In junior high school , I was sexually abused by a classmate .
When I went to a teacher for help , my concerns were dismissed as “ boys being boys.
” I was told that this abuse just meant that the boy in question liked me .
After my teacher failed to help me , I tried to reach out to my parents .
I was terrified to tell them , because they are devout Christians and had always taught that premarital sex was not acceptable .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and my abuser used this fear against me by threatening to tell others that I was “ easy.
” I tried to talk to my dad about it , but I hinted around it to see how he would take it .
He was agitated and talked about how whatever I did now with someone would take away from my future spouse ’ s relationship with me .
My takeaway was : “ You are ruined by what has happened to you , and no one else will want you.
” • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rage after she saw my boyfriend ’ s Instagram • Ask Amy : Tattling kid wanted to make sure I punished my grandson • Ask Amy : The annoying way she talks to my kids makes me want to scream • Ask Amy : I haven ’ t told my kids who my father is • Ask Amy : She won ’ t love me like I want her to This began a long path of self-hatred and blaming myself .
I began to withdraw , I began to self-harm , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often fought with me about my “ moodiness ” or “ being difficult.
” I never told them about the abuse .
I have been going to therapy , and one thing that I keep coming back to is telling my parents about what happened .
I have been afraid that they will react poorly , or blame me , or view me differently .
I want them to understand that I wasn ’ t a bad kid , but that I was a kid who was hurting and didn ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worry that if I tell my dad about my past , I will break his heart and he will blame himself .
I think enough self-blame and self-hatred have infected my life , and I wouldn ’ t wish it on anyone .
Best-case scenario , this would help me find closure .
Worst-case scenario , it could damage my relationship with my parents .
I am at a loss .
Should I keep this as a secret from my parents ?
DEAR OLD WOUNDS : No , I don ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You should work this through with your therapist ’ s help .
You might ask your parents to meet with you in your therapist ’ s office so you will have guided coaching to handle your disclosure .
As a parent , I can tell you that a child ’ s pain cuts a parent very , very deep .
Your parents might not immediately react in any expected or anticipated way .
Yes , they might feel heartbroken , confused , and guilty .
They may lash out — or try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on you .
They might need time to figure out how to be appropriately supportive .
But you should give them the opportunity to love you through this .
This will be a challenging process for all of you , but it is one you should initiate — when you are ready .
DEAR AMY : My husband and I have been divorced for over 15 years and see each frequently at our family gatherings .
Neither of us has a significant other .
Our youngest daughter eloped in November and wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ex-husband is very financially stable and owns his home , vehicles , and a boat .
I ( on the other hand ) live paycheck to paycheck .
I just started collecting Social Security and still struggle .
He told me he would pay $ 5,000 for the reception if I paid $ 1,000 .
I can not afford to pay anything toward this wedding and told him so .
What do you suggest ?
DEAR MOM : I suggest that your daughter enjoy her $ 5,000 ( or $ 4,000 , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reception .
You can be helpful by finding ways to help your daughter stretch this money the furthest .
DEAR AMY : I ’ m responding to the touching note from “ My Son ’ s Mom.
” Her son had been in trouble , and she wondered about contacting various counselors to let them know that he was graduating from high school .
As a legal services attorney serving justice-involved youth , I want to encourage this mom to share the good news .
I feel such joy when I receive notes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youth I have worked with .
Thank you to the parents and youth who let us know their achievements .
DEAR PATTI : Thank you for doing good work .
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy @ amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy , P.O .
Box 194 , Freeville , NY 13068 .
You can also follow her on Twitter @ askingamy or Facebook .

DEAR AMY: I am a woman in my mid-20s. In junior high school, I was sexually abused by a classmate. When I went to a teacher for help, my concerns were dismissed as “boys being boys.” I was told that this abuse just meant that the boy in question liked me.
After my teacher failed to help me, I tried to reach out to my parents. I was terrified to tell them, because they are devout Christians and had always taught that premarital sex was not acceptable. I was afraid that they would blame me, and my abuser used this fear against me by threatening to tell others that I was “easy.”
I tried to talk to my dad about it, but I hinted around it to see how he would take it. He was agitated and talked about how whatever I did now with someone would take away from my future spouse’s relationship with me. My takeaway was: “You are ruined by what has happened to you, and no one else will want you.”
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I never told them about the abuse.
I have been going to therapy, and one thing that I keep coming back to is telling my parents about what happened.
I have been afraid that they will react poorly, or blame me, or view me differently. I want them to understand that I wasn’t a bad kid, but that I was a kid who was hurting and didn’t know how to ask for help.
I worry that if I tell my dad about my past, I will break his heart and he will blame himself. I think enough self-blame and self-hatred have infected my life, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
Best-case scenario, this would help me find closure. Worst-case scenario, it could damage my relationship with my parents.
I am at a loss. Should I keep this as a secret from my parents?
Old Wounds
DEAR OLD WOUNDS: No, I don’t think you should keep this a secret. You should work this through with your therapist’s help. You might ask your parents to meet with you in your therapist’s office so you will have guided coaching to handle your disclosure.
As a parent, I can tell you that a child’s pain cuts a parent very, very deep. Your parents might not immediately react in any expected or anticipated way.
Yes, they might feel heartbroken, confused, and guilty. They may lash out — or try to deny this episode or diminish its impact on you.
They might need time to figure out how to be appropriately supportive. But you should give them the opportunity to love you through this. This will be a challenging process for all of you, but it is one you should initiate — when you are ready.
DEAR AMY: My husband and I have been divorced for over 15 years and see each frequently at our family gatherings. Neither of us has a significant other.
Our youngest daughter eloped in November and wants to have a reception this summer. My ex-husband is very financially stable and owns his home, vehicles, and a boat.
I (on the other hand) live paycheck to paycheck. I just started collecting Social Security and still struggle.
He told me he would pay $5,000 for the reception if I paid $1,000. I cannot afford to pay anything toward this wedding and told him so. What do you suggest?
Broke Bride’s Mom
DEAR MOM: I suggest that your daughter enjoy her $5,000 (or $4,000, or whatever her father decides to donate) reception.
You can be helpful by finding ways to help your daughter stretch this money the furthest.
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DEAR AMY: I’m responding to the touching note from “My Son’s Mom.” Her son had been in trouble, and she wondered about contacting various counselors to let them know that he was graduating from high school.
As a legal services attorney serving justice-involved youth, I want to encourage this mom to share the good news.
I feel such joy when I receive notes about the progress and milestones of the youth I have worked with.
Thank you to the parents and youth who let us know their achievements.
We love making a difference.
Patti
DEAR PATTI: Thank you for doing good work.
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mercurynews--2020-02-19--Raved-about ‘Lehman Trilogy’ coming to SF in September

“ The Lehman Trilogy , ” the critically acclaimed stage hit about the rise and fall of one of America ’ s most powerful financial firms , will open American Conservatory Theater ’ s new season in September , the company announced today .
The three-actor drama has won raves and attracted packed houses since a pared-down adaptation of Stefano Massini ’ s epic 2012 drama opened in London ’ s National Theatre in 2018 .
It had successful runs in New York and London ’ s West End last year , and is about to open a keenly anticipated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next month .
Directed by Sam Mendes ( “ 1917 ” ) “ The Lehman Trilogy ” follows the history the Lehman Brothers , from its start as a 19th-century dry-goods store run by three Bavarian immigrants in Alabama to its zenith as a New York-based commodities trading powerhouse to its spectacular 2008 collapse , which took much of the world ’ s economy down with it .
“ We are thrilled to kick off our 2020-21 season with this epic tale of family and finance in pursuit of the American Dream , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is not known if same three-man cast — Adam Godley , Ben Miles and Simon Russell Beale — that starred in the London and New York productions will perform in the San Francisco run .
“ The Lehman Trilogy ” will play at ACT ’ s Geary Theater Sept. 11-Oct. 11 .
The rest of the company ’ s season will be announced March 16 , which is when season subscription packages will go sale .
Individual tickets will go on sale at a later date .
For more information , @ @ @

“The Lehman Trilogy,” the critically acclaimed stage hit about the rise and fall of one of America’s most powerful financial firms, will open American Conservatory Theater’s new season in September, the company announced today.
The three-actor drama has won raves and attracted packed houses since a pared-down adaptation of Stefano Massini’s epic 2012 drama opened in London’s National Theatre in 2018. It had successful runs in New York and London’s West End last year, and is about to open a keenly anticipated run in Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre next month.
Directed by Sam Mendes (“1917”) “The Lehman Trilogy” follows the history of the Lehman Brothers, from its start as a 19th-century dry-goods store run by three Bavarian immigrants in Alabama to its zenith as a New York-based commodities trading powerhouse to its spectacular 2008 collapse, which took much of the world’s economy down with it.
“We are thrilled to kick off our 2020-21 season with this epic tale of family and finance in pursuit of the American Dream,” said ACT artistic director Pam MacKinnon.
It is not known if same three-man cast — Adam Godley, Ben Miles and Simon Russell Beale — that starred in the London and New York productions will perform in the San Francisco run.
“The Lehman Trilogy” will play at ACT’s Geary Theater Sept. 11-Oct. 11. The rest of the company’s season will be announced March 16, which is when season subscription packages will go sale. Individual tickets will go on sale at a later date.
For more information, see www.act-sf.org.


mercurynews--2020-02-19--Letter: East Bay Times is right — Klobuchar is the real deal

Re : “ Amy Klobuchar will change the tone of national politics ” ( Editorial , Opinion section , Feb. @ @ @ @ @ the East Bay Times just shot up tenfold .
Just like the New York Times @ @ @ @ @ East Bay Times recognize our nation ’ s need for an adult candidate .
Since @ @ @ @ @ known for its utopians , I have seen very little evidence of support for presidential @ @ @ @ @ smart , knowledgeable , caring , practical and straight-arrow .
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I ’ ve met Amy Klobuchar , and am @ @ @ @ @ deal .
Try paying attention to what she says .
She means it .
I @ @ @ @ @ not become another victim of adolescent , pouting utopians who refuse to vote for any @ @ @ @ @ your letter to the editor via this form Read more Letters to the Editor

Re: “Amy Klobuchar will change the tone of national politics” (Editorial, Opinion section, Feb. 16)
My respect for the East Bay Times just shot up tenfold. Just like the New York Times editors, those at the East Bay Times recognize our nation’s need for an adult candidate.
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I’ve met Amy Klobuchar, and am convinced she is the real deal. Try paying attention to what she says. She means it. I can only hope she will not become another victim of adolescent, pouting utopians who refuse to vote for any but their savior.
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mercurynews--2020-02-19--Harriette Cole: I had a problem on the hike, and my friends freaked out

DEAR HARRIETTE : I have a weakened immune system due to asthma .
I have never bowed out of activities because of my health , but now I wonder if I should .
I went on a hike with friends this summer and had an asthma attack .
I hadn ’ t told them about my condition , as I keep my health to myself , so they were freaked out .
I had my inhaler and ended up being OK , but not without slowing down the whole trip .
I do not want people throwing me the side-eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always been able to manage without drawing extra attention to myself .
I ’ m thinking about this because friends are organizing a trip to the mountains for a much bigger hike , and I wonder whether I should go , and , if so , what precautions I should take .
DEAR QUESTION OF HEALTH : Your first stop should be to your doctor .
Contact your physician and your pulmonologist ( if you have one ) to discuss the status of your health and the upcoming trip .
Talk about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be in place and who should know about your condition .
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To prepare , you should reveal all details of your previous trip and what happened .
Talk about what to do in case of emergency .
With your physician ’ s blessing , go on the trip .
But do inform at least one participant of your health profile .
Also find out about how medical emergencies are handled on the hike route that you have selected .
DEAR HARRIETTE : A young woman interned with me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together from time to time .
I am happy to stay in touch with her , but sometimes it gets expensive .
We typically go out for drinks or to eat .
Since she is much younger than me , I feel like I should pay for our outings .
But my income has changed , and I don ’ t really have much disposable cash anymore .
I am embarrassed to point this out , but I think I must if I intend to continue meeting up with her .
How do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to split the bill ?
DEAR MANAGING EXPECTATIONS : You are not beholden to this young woman financially .
Though you feel responsible for her , this is not a requirement .
You have a few choices to consider .
For starters , why not spend time in places that do not cost money ?
Go for a walk to chat during temperate weather .
Visit a free museum or art show in your town .
Meet for coffee , a far more affordable alternative than drinks or dinner .
You can also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy to meet with her , but you need to split the bill .
It is important for the next generation to learn about the realities of aging .
This includes financial changes .
This can become a teaching moment — even if it does feel a bit like eating humble pie .
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS , an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams .
You can send questions to askharriette @ harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication , 1130 Walnut St. , Kansas @ @ @ @ @

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a weakened immune system due to asthma. I have never bowed out of activities because of my health, but now I wonder if I should.
I went on a hike with friends this summer and had an asthma attack. I hadn’t told them about my condition, as I keep my health to myself, so they were freaked out. I had my inhaler and ended up being OK, but not without slowing down the whole trip.
I do not want people throwing me the side-eye because of my health. I have always been able to manage without drawing extra attention to myself.
I’m thinking about this because friends are organizing a trip to the mountains for a much bigger hike, and I wonder whether I should go, and, if so, what precautions I should take.
Question of Health
DEAR QUESTION OF HEALTH: Your first stop should be to your doctor. Contact your physician and your pulmonologist (if you have one) to discuss the status of your health and the upcoming trip. Talk about how you can protect yourself, what safeguards should be in place and who should know about your condition.
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DEAR HARRIETTE: A young woman interned with me many years ago, and we get together from time to time. I am happy to stay in touch with her, but sometimes it gets expensive.
We typically go out for drinks or to eat. Since she is much younger than me, I feel like I should pay for our outings. But my income has changed, and I don’t really have much disposable cash anymore. I am embarrassed to point this out, but I think I must if I intend to continue meeting up with her.
How do I tell her that I need her to split the bill?
Managing Expectations
DEAR MANAGING EXPECTATIONS: You are not beholden to this young woman financially. Though you feel responsible for her, this is not a requirement.
You have a few choices to consider. For starters, why not spend time in places that do not cost money? Go for a walk to chat during temperate weather. Visit a free museum or art show in your town. Meet for coffee, a far more affordable alternative than drinks or dinner.
You can also tell this young woman that you are happy to meet with her, but you need to split the bill. It is important for the next generation to learn about the realities of aging. This includes financial changes. This can become a teaching moment — even if it does feel a bit like eating humble pie.
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions to askharriette@harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.


mercurynews--2020-02-19--Miss Manners: I’m kind of antisocial, and now I’m in trouble at work

DEAR MISS MANNERS : I work in a small company with about a dozen employees , who I genuinely like and enjoy .
But I ’ m a little bit antisocial sometimes when it comes to casually chatting up my co-workers .
Sometimes the stress of the job , and my own anxieties , make it seem like I ’ m unhappy or disapproving of something , when it ’ s really a thousand other things going through my mind .
One of my co-workers discreetly told me that another co-worker had filed an informal complaint about me , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and treat her badly .
I really want to approach her and offer her an apology for the perceived slight — try to explain that I do like her and it ’ s all just a big misunderstanding .
However , the co-worker who told me does not want it revealed that she did so .
I don ’ t feel like I can leave it alone .
This co-worker is gay , and the fact that she even thinks I don ’ t like her because of that is a slippery slope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues .
How do I clear this up without making things worse ?
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We don ’ t have a true human resources department .
In fact , I ’ m the longest-tenured employee , so I don ’ t even have a middle manager in my department I can approach about this .
To be clear , I am not anyone ’ s boss , and don ’ t have authority over her or anyone else .
GENTLE READER : It is Miss Manners ’ understanding that informal complaints are ones made by one equal to another in the break room while waiting for Keith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ microwave .
There is no filing involved .
If what has happened is no more serious than this , then a concerted effort on your part to be more friendly to this co-worker may be sufficient .
If a more formal complaint was made — or accusations were reported to a superior — it is time to involve someone in a position of authority .
The lack of a human resources department does not mean that no one is tasked with handling employment issues .
( It may mean that no one is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that could have been the case even if you had a human resources department . )
Both you and the co-worker in question must have bosses to whom you can express your concern and protest your innocence .
DEAR MISS MANNERS : My friend Melody , a bit of a snob , doesn ’ t own a car and often requests a ride into town .
This is fine , but she always has me drop her a few blocks from our main square , saying she “ could use a bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it ’ s raining , and it sometimes involves an awkward stop on busy roads .
I ’ ve learned that she doesn ’ t do this with her other , more upscale friends , and I suspect she doesn ’ t want to be seen with me or alighting from my old economy car .
I confess I ’ m a little hurt , and am wanting to confront her on this .
GENTLE READER : Fulfilling as it would be to change your friend ’ s behavior , confronting her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than embarrassing both of you .
If you really want to get even , Miss Manners recommends you fail to notice what is happening , which will leave her cold and wet — ample punishment for her transgression .
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website , www.missmanners.com ; to her email , dearmissmanners @ gmail.com ; or through postal mail to Miss Manners , Andrews McMeel Syndication , 1130 Walnut St. , Kansas City , MO 64106 .

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in a small company with about a dozen employees, who I genuinely like and enjoy. But I’m a little bit antisocial sometimes when it comes to casually chatting up my co-workers. Sometimes the stress of the job, and my own anxieties, make it seem like I’m unhappy or disapproving of something, when it’s really a thousand other things going through my mind.
One of my co-workers discreetly told me that another co-worker had filed an informal complaint about me, saying that I don’t like her and treat her badly.
I really want to approach her and offer her an apology for the perceived slight — try to explain that I do like her and it’s all just a big misunderstanding. However, the co-worker who told me does not want it revealed that she did so.
I don’t feel like I can leave it alone. This co-worker is gay, and the fact that she even thinks I don’t like her because of that is a slippery slope when it comes to discrimination and employment issues. How do I clear this up without making things worse?
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GENTLE READER: It is Miss Manners’ understanding that informal complaints are ones made by one equal to another in the break room while waiting for Keith to get his meatloaf out of the microwave. There is no filing involved. If what has happened is no more serious than this, then a concerted effort on your part to be more friendly to this co-worker may be sufficient.
If a more formal complaint was made — or accusations were reported to a superior — it is time to involve someone in a position of authority. The lack of a human resources department does not mean that no one is tasked with handling employment issues. (It may mean that no one is good at handling employment issues, but that could have been the case even if you had a human resources department.) Both you and the co-worker in question must have bosses to whom you can express your concern and protest your innocence.
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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friend Melody, a bit of a snob, doesn’t own a car and often requests a ride into town. This is fine, but she always has me drop her a few blocks from our main square, saying she “could use a bit of a walk.” She does this even when it’s raining, and it sometimes involves an awkward stop on busy roads.
I’ve learned that she doesn’t do this with her other, more upscale friends, and I suspect she doesn’t want to be seen with me or alighting from my old economy car. I confess I’m a little hurt, and am wanting to confront her on this.
GENTLE READER: Fulfilling as it would be to change your friend’s behavior, confronting her about it is unlikely to accomplish little more than embarrassing both of you.
If you really want to get even, Miss Manners recommends you fail to notice what is happening, which will leave her cold and wet — ample punishment for her transgression.
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.


mercurynews--2020-02-20--Shootings in East Oakland wound two men

Shootings in East Oakland wound two men

OAKLAND — Two men were shot in East Oakland on Wednesday night , one while walking and the other while driving , authorities said Thursday .
Both men were in stable condition and the shootings do not appear to be connected , authorities said .
Authorities said a 27-year-old San Francisco man was shot about 11:12 p.m. Wednesday while he drove in the 1600 block of East 21st Street .
He was able to drive himself to a hospital .
Police were not immediately able to talk to him , but were able to locate the scene of the shooting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not yet known why he was in Oakland .
No motive has been determined and no arrests have been made .
A 29-year-old Tracy man told police he was shot about 7:40 p.m. as he walked in the 300 block of Bergedo Drive in the Sobrante Park area .
The man , who apparently was visiting someone in the area , said he was walking when he heard gunshots and saw he had been wounded .
He got his own ride to a hospital .
Police don ’ t have a motive yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any arrests .
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $ 5,000 in reward money in each shooting for information leading to the arrests of the suspects .
Anyone with information may call investigators at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572 .

OAKLAND — Two men were shot in East Oakland on Wednesday night, one while walking and the other while driving, authorities said Thursday.
Both men were in stable condition and the shootings do not appear to be connected, authorities said.
Authorities said a 27-year-old San Francisco man was shot about 11:12 p.m. Wednesday while he drove in the 1600 block of East 21st Street. He was able to drive himself to a hospital.
Police were not immediately able to talk to him, but were able to locate the scene of the shooting through Shot Spotter alerts. It is not yet known why he was in Oakland. No motive has been determined and no arrests have been made.
A 29-year-old Tracy man told police he was shot about 7:40 p.m. as he walked in the 300 block of Bergedo Drive in the Sobrante Park area. The man, who apparently was visiting someone in the area, said he was walking when he heard gunshots and saw he had been wounded. He got his own ride to a hospital.
Police don’t have a motive yet for the shooting and have not made any arrests.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money in each shooting for information leading to the arrests of the suspects. Anyone with information may call investigators at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
Check back for updates.


mercurynews--2020-02-20--Northern California mother arrested in fatal shooting of her teenage son

The mother of a homicide victim was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of fatally shooting her teenage son , Eureka police said Wednesday .
Pamela Fay Millsap , 38 , was arrested by Eureka Police Chief Steve Watson around 8:19 p.m. Tuesday night , according to jail booking reports .
She was booked on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter .
She is being held on $ 35,000 bail .
Watson said Millsap is the “ only suspect ” in the case , adding , “ There is a lot of evidence to be processed.
” A press release from the Eureka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the teenage victim .
The victim ’ s name is not being released at this time , the release stated .
Humboldt County Sheriff ’ s Office spokesperson Samantha Karges said Millsap did not have any previous bookings in the jail .
According to Watson , the incident began just after 7 p.m. Tuesday night with officers responding to a fight at the home .
While officers were en route a shot was reportedly fired at the home .
When officers arrived , they found a 17-year-old male with a “ serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a local hospital , Watson said .
Watson said officers were at the scene late into Tuesday night .
By early Wednesday morning , the home was reported to be on fire .
The fire was first reported at 6:39 a.m .
The home in the 2200 block of Union Street was considered uninhabitable , said Battalion Chief Chris Emmons .
When this reporter arrived just before 8 a.m. , fire crews were shoveling debris inside the home ; a shell of a still-smoking sofa sat near the grass ; at least one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blown out .
Two people who appeared to be residents of the house were extremely distraught pacing in front of the home .
A woman was sobbing .
The man was overheard saying , “ First last night and now this !
” Humboldt Bay Fire ’ s Ashleigh Benelisha said later the fire ’ s cause was “ combustibles too close to a floor furnace.
” The fire and the fatal shooting are not related , Eureka police said in the release , calling the fire accidental .
Nobody was hurt in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ There was a cat that perished and also some pet mice , ” Emmons said .
The home , according to spokeo.com , is valued at $ 183,000 .
The website also suggests there are other residents of the home who share the last name Millsap .
Damage to the home was estimated to be $ 30,000 , Humboldt Bay Fire reported in a news release .
The Eureka Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager that occurred this evening , Chief Steve Watson stated on Twitter tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight on Union Street a few blocks east of Broadway , callers reported shots were fired .
The incident is considered a homicide , the first reported in Eureka this year .
“ I can confirm EPD is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred in a residence on the 2200 block of Union Street around 7:30 PM tonight , ” Watson posted on Twitter tonight .
“ Officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance there .
While officers were still en route , a caller reported a shot had been fired.
” Watson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound .
The teen was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries .
“ No suspects are believed to be outstanding , ” stated in a tweet .
It is unclear whether anyone is in custody .
“ This is an active investigation in its preliminary stages , ” Watson tweeted .
“ Investigators are on scene and will be working through the night .
We will release more information once we know more and can responsibly do so .
”

The mother of a homicide victim was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of fatally shooting her teenage son, Eureka police said Wednesday.
Pamela Fay Millsap, 38, was arrested by Eureka Police Chief Steve Watson around 8:19 p.m. Tuesday night, according to jail booking reports. She was booked on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter. She is being held on $35,000 bail.
Watson said Millsap is the “only suspect” in the case, adding, “There is a lot of evidence to be processed.”
A press release from the Eureka Police Department stated Millsap is the mother of the teenage victim. The victim’s name is not being released at this time, the release stated.
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Samantha Karges said Millsap did not have any previous bookings in the jail.
According to Watson, the incident began just after 7 p.m. Tuesday night with officers responding to a fight at the home. While officers were en route a shot was reportedly fired at the home. When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old male with a “serious gunshot wound.” He later died at a local hospital, Watson said.
Watson said officers were at the scene late into Tuesday night.
By early Wednesday morning, the home was reported to be on fire. The fire was first reported at 6:39 a.m.
The home in the 2200 block of Union Street was considered uninhabitable, said Battalion Chief Chris Emmons.
When this reporter arrived just before 8 a.m., fire crews were shoveling debris inside the home; a shell of a still-smoking sofa sat near the grass; at least one window of the home appeared to be blown out.
Two people who appeared to be residents of the house were extremely distraught pacing in front of the home. A woman was sobbing. The man was overheard saying, “First last night and now this!”
Humboldt Bay Fire’s Ashleigh Benelisha said later the fire’s cause was “combustibles too close to a floor furnace.”
The fire and the fatal shooting are not related, Eureka police said in the release, calling the fire accidental.
Nobody was hurt in the fire, but some pets died.
“There was a cat that perished and also some pet mice,” Emmons said.
The home, according to spokeo.com, is valued at $183,000. The website also suggests there are other residents of the home who share the last name Millsap. Damage to the home was estimated to be $30,000, Humboldt Bay Fire reported in a news release.
PREVIOUSLY
The Eureka Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager that occurred this evening, Chief Steve Watson stated on Twitter tonight.
While officers were responding to a fight on Union Street a few blocks east of Broadway, callers reported shots were fired. The incident is considered a homicide, the first reported in Eureka this year.
“I can confirm EPD is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred in a residence on the 2200 block of Union Street around 7:30 PM tonight,” Watson posted on Twitter tonight. “Officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance there. While officers were still en route, a caller reported a shot had been fired.”
Watson said when officers arrived they found a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound. The teen was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.
“No suspects are believed to be outstanding,” stated in a tweet.
It is unclear whether anyone is in custody.
“This is an active investigation in its preliminary stages,” Watson tweeted. “Investigators are on scene and will be working through the night. We will release more information once we know more and can responsibly do so.”


mercurynews--2020-02-20--Warriors’ Stephen Curry launches his second Underrated Tour for overlooked prospects like he was

So there was the Warriors ’ Stephen Curry on Instagram on Wednesday wearing a hoodie with a logo reading “ Underrated.
” All his other hoodies were in the wash ?
Turns out the hoodie and its message is steeped in fact .
It ’ s true — as an adolescent Curry had trouble separating from the crowd , hoops-wise .
This is from a treatise Curry wrote about a year ago on The Players Tribune , relating a turning point in his life — the 2001 AAU national championships in Tennessee .
He was 13 and was about to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell short .
Way short , ” Curry writes .
“ ( T ) here was only one possible lesson to take away : that I just wasn ’ t good enough.
” Worse , when Curry was able to schedule a meeting with a coach from Virginia Tech ( his dad ’ s school ) , the coach said , “ Thanks for meeting .
Really a pleasure .
We ’ d like to invite you to walk on.
” He was considered a three-star prospect in a five-star world .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only rewrote the narrative of his life , he actually changed the game of basketball .
Last year he launched the Underrated Tour and dispatched it to seven stops around the country to provide support to three-star prospects like he was .
This year the Tour will make five stops : • Warriors ’ Stephen Curry and ex-Warrior Kevin Durant filmed inching their way back to action • Warriors on TV : So just how bad are those ratings ?
• How should the Warriors approach the NBA Draft ?
We asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 21-22 , invite only ) The tour is open to boys and girls .
Participation is free , but space is limited and registration is required .
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Here is the link to the FAQ .
• Warriors ’ Stephen Curry and ex-Warrior Kevin Durant filmed inching their way back to action • Steve Kerr : It ’ s important for Steph Curry to play during losing season • Warriors ’ 5 biggest things to watch after the All-Star break You might wonder why Curry would launch such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year : “ Because I already have one camp , and it ’ s awesome .
But guess who wouldn ’ t have been invited to it ?
Me .
”

So there was the Warriors’ Stephen Curry on Instagram on Wednesday wearing a hoodie with a logo reading “Underrated.”
Irony?
A practical joke?
All his other hoodies were in the wash?
What gives?
Turns out the hoodie and its message is steeped in fact. It’s true — as an adolescent Curry had trouble separating from the crowd, hoops-wise.
This is from a treatise Curry wrote about a year ago on The Players Tribune, relating a turning point in his life — the 2001 AAU national championships in Tennessee. He was 13 and was about to have his spirit crushed.
“I fell short. Way short,” Curry writes. “(T)here was only one possible lesson to take away: that I just wasn’t good enough.”
Worse, when Curry was able to schedule a meeting with a coach from Virginia Tech (his dad’s school), the coach said, “Thanks for meeting. Really a pleasure. We’d like to invite you to walk on.” He was considered a three-star prospect in a five-star world.
We know how the story ends. Curry not only rewrote the narrative of his life, he actually changed the game of basketball. Last year he launched the Underrated Tour and dispatched it to seven stops around the country to provide support to three-star prospects like he was. This year the Tour will make five stops:
Chicago (registration already closed)
Dallas (registration already closed)
Washington D.C., (March 14-15; application deadline is Feb. 21)
Los Angeles (March 21-22; application deadline is Feb. 28)
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The tour is open to boys and girls. Participation is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Got a question? Here is the link to the FAQ.
You might wonder why Curry would launch such a venture. Here is what he said last year:
“Because I already have one camp, and it’s awesome. But guess who wouldn’t have been invited to it? Me.”


mercurynews--2020-02-20--Letter: Re-elect District 17’s Ro Khanna to Congress

After years of mediocre representation by Mike Honda , District 17 finally got the type of representation in Congress that it deserves , and that ’ s in the form of Ro Khanna .
Now he faces competition that includes an avowed Donald Trump supporter named Ritesh Tandon .
This competitor has been spewing out emails and blanketing the district with signs .
Apparently , this guy believes that if people see his name enough , they might start to believe him .
I believe that the people of District 17 are smarter than that .
Ro Khanna has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s bringing Silicon Valley innovation philosophies to Congress and beyond .
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13 Ro works across party lines , and even many Republicans have complimented his performance .
Ro doesn ’ t take a penny of PAC money , and he continues holding town hall meetings nearly every month .
We need more Ro Khannas in Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him ) .
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After years of mediocre representation by Mike Honda, District 17 finally got the type of representation in Congress that it deserves, and that’s in the form of Ro Khanna.
Now he faces competition that includes an avowed Donald Trump supporter named Ritesh Tandon. This competitor has been spewing out emails and blanketing the district with signs. Apparently, this guy believes that if people see his name enough, they might start to believe him.
I believe that the people of District 17 are smarter than that. Ro Khanna has been a terrific representative for us. He’s bringing Silicon Valley innovation philosophies to Congress and beyond. Related Articles Letters to the Editor | Letters: Escape Bay Area | CASA program | Feinstein replacement | Faulty comparison | Not conservatives
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Ro works across party lines, and even many Republicans have complimented his performance. Ro doesn’t take a penny of PAC money, and he continues holding town hall meetings nearly every month.
We need more Ro Khannas in Congress (or at least more people like him).
Mark Robichek
Sunnyvale
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mercurynews--2020-02-20--High school football: Bay Area’s 2021 recruiting class is elite and deep

UNION CITY — Now that the recruiting class of 2020 is mostly in the books , attention is being focused on the prospects who will sign in December and next February .
Brandon Huffman , a national recruiting editor for 247sports.com , said the upcoming class in the Bay Area is a bountiful one , with at least four national prospects and a ton of depth .
“ You ’ ve got to go back to 2014 to find a one-through-four punch as good as ( 2021 ) , ” said Huffman , who was at James Logan High School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7v7 Tournament .
“ You have two of the best five tight ends in the country , a top two receiver and a top 10 defensive end .
It ’ s a class with a star-studded top and a lot of depth.
” Five-star receiver Troy Franklin from Menlo-Atherton is the Bay Area ’ s top prospect in the 2021 class .
Next up are four-star tight ends Jermaine Terry from Kennedy-Richmond and Brock Bowers from Napa .
Liberty defensive end Akili Calhoun is the other elite prospect .
He ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 class was headed by five-star Freedom running back Joe Mixon , who now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals .
There were seven four-stars from the Bay Area in that class , including three from El Cerrito in CB Adarius Pickett , OLB DJ Calhoun and WR Jalen Harvey .
The other four-stars were quarterbacks Keller Chryst ( Palo Alto ) , K.J .
Carta-Samuels ( Bellarmine ) , Morgan Mahalak ( Marin Catholic and Manny Wilkins ( San Marin ) .
The event at James Logan is one of many 7-on-7 passing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s a charitable event named for Avery Huffman , Brandon ’ s late daughter who died four years ago at the age of 7 because of a brain tumor called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma ( DIPG ) .
There was enough talent at James Logan to field a team that could have beat any high school in the country .
Even Mater Dei .
Not all the players were from the 2021 class .
Teams came from as far away as Reno .
Of the four elite prospects , Bowers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Logan , and he couldn ’ t play because of a broken right arm .
But all four have multiple Power 5 offers , led by Terry with 22 .
Franklin has 21 .
“ He ’ s special , ” Huffman said of Franklin .
“ He ’ s one of those players , so much has been asked of him in high school .
When he gets to college , he ’ s going to be a star.
” Of Terry , Huffman said , “ A unique blend of athleticism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be an elite outside ‘ backer or defensive end if he wanted .
Carries his weight really well.
” Football fans , of course , are mostly concerned about where these players will go to college .
It ’ s early , but Huffman said three of the four could end up in the Pac-12 .
He thinks Bowers has his eye on the SEC or Big 10 .
Pals Terry and Calhoun have talked about playing together in college .
Huffman believes Cal has a real shot at both .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of playing in the Pac-12 but picks Oregon , Washington or USC as his likely destination .
Another player who could join the list of elite prospects is Los Gatos linebacker Will Schweitzer .
The 6-4 , 220-pounder is ranked 44th in California ’ s 2021 class by 247sports .
He has seven offers from Power 5 colleges .
The 2021 class is shaping up to be strong in outside linebackers with Kaleb Elarms-Orr of Moreau Catholic and Dominic Oliver of Valley Christian in addition to Schweitzer .
Other key recruits among players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are De La Salle quarterback Dorian Hale , Cardinal Newman receiver Tsion Nunnally and offensive linemen Noah Pulealii of Palma and Ryan Lange of Pittsburg .
Four of the underclassmen who will be creating a buzz going into the fall are El Cerrito defensive back Robert Freeman , receivers Rashid Williams of Pittsburg and Jurrion Dickey of Valley Christian , and Liberty quarterback Jaden Rashada .
Freeman , the only junior-to-be among those four , isn ’ t being heavily recruited yet , but Huffman said it ’ s only a matter of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tough , ” Huffman said .
“ He may not have a lot of offers right now , but I anticipate recruiting will take off in the spring.
” Dickey also has caught the eye of recruiters .
He plays defensive back in addition to wide receiver .
“ He ’ s going to be the caliber of Collin Johnson , ’ said Huffman , recalling the 2016 Valley Christian grad who went to Texas .
Johnson stood 6-6 by the time he left Valley Christian .
Dickey measures 6-1 .
Rashada and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liberty and Pittsburg continues .
Rashada already has offers from Cal and San Jose State , and he is hearing from a ton of big-time schools including Oregon , Michigan and Oklahoma .
Williams has offers from Cal , Arizona State and Oregon State .
The AveryStrong NorCal 7v7 tournament is an annual event , now in its third year .
It was won by MLUYFI over KT Prep Money .
… MLUYFI , which stands for Making Lives Unique Youth Foundation Inc. , is based in east Contra Costa County .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the former Pittsburg secondary star who played at Oregon .
… KT Prep is coached by Nate Kenion , the defensive coordinator at De La Salle .
According to the website , it has a star-studded list of position coaches including Maurice Jones-Drew , Thomas DeCoud and Matt Gutierrez .
Jones-Drew was named to the Pro Bowl three times and led the NFL in rushing in 2011 .
He and Gutierrez played at DLS .
DeCoud was a star at Pinole Valley after transferring from Hogan-Vallejo .
He played in college at Cal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Falcons ’ secondary from 2008-2013 .
… Both the offensive and defensive MVPs of the tournament play at San Ramon Valley .
Tight end JP Murphy , who will be a senior in the fall , made some eye-catching grabs .
At 6-4 , 230 , he ’ s likely to shoot up the recruiting charts quickly .
The defensive MVP was junior-to-be Tanner Salisbury .
SRV quarterback Jack Quigley also plays for MLUYFI .
… The other quarterback for MLUYFI is Eli Brickhandler , the senior-to-be who has transferred from Whitney-Rocklin to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a Jake Haener-type quarterback .
He ’ s not going to wow you , but he ’ s crafty , picks you apart , dinks and dunks you , then hits you with a long one.
” Brickhandler has an offer from the University of La Verne .
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UNION CITY — Now that the recruiting class of 2020 is mostly in the books, attention is being focused on the prospects who will sign in December and next February.
Brandon Huffman, a national recruiting editor for 247sports.com, said the upcoming class in the Bay Area is a bountiful one, with at least four national prospects and a ton of depth.
“You’ve got to go back to 2014 to find a one-through-four punch as good as (2021),” said Huffman, who was at James Logan High School last weekend for the AveryStrong Northern California 7v7 Tournament. “You have two of the best five tight ends in the country, a top two receiver and a top 10 defensive end. It’s a class with a star-studded top and a lot of depth.”
Five-star receiver Troy Franklin from Menlo-Atherton is the Bay Area’s top prospect in the 2021 class. Next up are four-star tight ends Jermaine Terry from Kennedy-Richmond and Brock Bowers from Napa. Liberty defensive end Akili Calhoun is the other elite prospect. He’s a high three-star or four-star recruit.
The 2014 class was headed by five-star Freedom running back Joe Mixon, who now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals. There were seven four-stars from the Bay Area in that class, including three from El Cerrito in CB Adarius Pickett, OLB DJ Calhoun and WR Jalen Harvey. The other four-stars were quarterbacks Keller Chryst (Palo Alto), K.J. Carta-Samuels (Bellarmine), Morgan Mahalak (Marin Catholic and Manny Wilkins (San Marin).
The event at James Logan is one of many 7-on-7 passing tournaments now being staged throughout the country. It’s a charitable event named for Avery Huffman, Brandon’s late daughter who died four years ago at the age of 7 because of a brain tumor called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).
There was enough talent at James Logan to field a team that could have beat any high school in the country. Even Mater Dei. Not all the players were from the 2021 class. Teams came from as far away as Reno.
Of the four elite prospects, Bowers was the only one on hand at Logan, and he couldn’t play because of a broken right arm. But all four have multiple Power 5 offers, led by Terry with 22. Franklin has 21.
“He’s special,” Huffman said of Franklin. “He’s one of those players, so much has been asked of him in high school. When he gets to college, he’s going to be a star.”
Of Terry, Huffman said, “A unique blend of athleticism and pass-catching ability. I think he could be an elite outside ‘backer or defensive end if he wanted. Carries his weight really well.”
Football fans, of course, are mostly concerned about where these players will go to college. It’s early, but Huffman said three of the four could end up in the Pac-12. He thinks Bowers has his eye on the SEC or Big 10.
Pals Terry and Calhoun have talked about playing together in college. Huffman believes Cal has a real shot at both. The recruiting guru likes Franklin’s chances of playing in the Pac-12 but picks Oregon, Washington or USC as his likely destination.
Prospects and more prospects
Another player who could join the list of elite prospects is Los Gatos linebacker Will Schweitzer. The 6-4, 220-pounder is ranked 44th in California’s 2021 class by 247sports. He has seven offers from Power 5 colleges.
The 2021 class is shaping up to be strong in outside linebackers with Kaleb Elarms-Orr of Moreau Catholic and Dominic Oliver of Valley Christian in addition to Schweitzer.
Other key recruits among players who will be seniors in the fall are De La Salle quarterback Dorian Hale, Cardinal Newman receiver Tsion Nunnally and offensive linemen Noah Pulealii of Palma and Ryan Lange of Pittsburg.
You’re still a young man
Four of the underclassmen who will be creating a buzz going into the fall are El Cerrito defensive back Robert Freeman, receivers Rashid Williams of Pittsburg and Jurrion Dickey of Valley Christian, and Liberty quarterback Jaden Rashada.
Freeman, the only junior-to-be among those four, isn’t being heavily recruited yet, but Huffman said it’s only a matter of time.
“El Cerrito kids are tough,” Huffman said. “He may not have a lot of offers right now, but I anticipate recruiting will take off in the spring.”
Dickey also has caught the eye of recruiters. He plays defensive back in addition to wide receiver.
“He’s going to be the caliber of Collin Johnson,’ said Huffman, recalling the 2016 Valley Christian grad who went to Texas.
Johnson stood 6-6 by the time he left Valley Christian. Dickey measures 6-1.
Rashada and Williams should guarantee the heated rivalry between Liberty and Pittsburg continues. Rashada already has offers from Cal and San Jose State, and he is hearing from a ton of big-time schools including Oregon, Michigan and Oklahoma. Williams has offers from Cal, Arizona State and Oregon State.
ETC…
The AveryStrong NorCal 7v7 tournament is an annual event, now in its third year. It was won by MLUYFI over KT Prep Money. … MLUYFI, which stands for Making Lives Unique Youth Foundation Inc., is based in east Contra Costa County. One of the coaches is Avery Patterson, the former Pittsburg secondary star who played at Oregon. … KT Prep is coached by Nate Kenion, the defensive coordinator at De La Salle. According to the website, it has a star-studded list of position coaches including Maurice Jones-Drew, Thomas DeCoud and Matt Gutierrez. Jones-Drew was named to the Pro Bowl three times and led the NFL in rushing in 2011. He and Gutierrez played at DLS. DeCoud was a star at Pinole Valley after transferring from Hogan-Vallejo. He played in college at Cal and was a mainstay in the Atlanta Falcons’ secondary from 2008-2013. … Both the offensive and defensive MVPs of the tournament play at San Ramon Valley. Tight end JP Murphy, who will be a senior in the fall, made some eye-catching grabs. At 6-4, 230, he’s likely to shoot up the recruiting charts quickly. The defensive MVP was junior-to-be Tanner Salisbury. SRV quarterback Jack Quigley also plays for MLUYFI. … The other quarterback for MLUYFI is Eli Brickhandler, the senior-to-be who has transferred from Whitney-Rocklin to Pittsburg. Said Huffman, “He’s a Jake Haener-type quarterback. He’s not going to wow you, but he’s crafty, picks you apart, dinks and dunks you, then hits you with a long one.” Brickhandler has an offer from the University of La Verne.


mercurynews--2020-02-20--Paraglider stuck for hours on Northern California power lines

A man attempting to land his paraglider at the Yuba County airport got snared on a power pole — and @ @ @ @ @ as rescuers contended with the charged wires .
The unidentified Los Angeles man was descending @ @ @ @ @ p.m. Wednesday when he hit the Pacific Gas & Electric lines , TV station KTXL @ @ @ @ @ three hours , PG & E workers powered down the lines involved , which caused @ @ @ @ @ Firefighters reported that the pilot was conscious and alert , although an owner of a @ @ @ @ @ he “ kept blacking out.
” At 8:10 p.m. the man was finally unbuckled from @ @ @ @ @ the ground .
He was sitting up and drinking from a bottle of water as @ @ @ @ @ ambulance .
The man reportedly had been flying earlier in the day with an instructor @ @ @ @ @ a sail as well as a “ trike ” apparatus with wheels and a motorized @ @ @ @ @ take off from level ground .

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A man attempting to land his paraglider at the Yuba County airport got snared on a power pole — and then dangled there for hours as rescuers contended with the charged wires.
The unidentified Los Angeles man was descending in Olivehurst just after 5 p.m. Wednesday when he hit the Pacific Gas & Electric lines, TV station KTXL reported.
Over the next three hours, PG&E workers powered down the lines involved, which caused outages to 4,500 customers. Firefighters reported that the pilot was conscious and alert, although an owner of a nearby business told KTXL that he “kept blacking out.”
At 8:10 p.m. the man was finally unbuckled from his craft and brought to the ground. He was sitting up and drinking from a bottle of water as he was wheeled to an ambulance.
The man reportedly had been flying earlier in the day with an instructor. His powered paraglider has a sail as well as a “trike” apparatus with wheels and a motorized propeller, allowing it to take off from level ground.


mercurynews--2020-02-20--Childcare costs rise in the Bay Area as supply declines: report

Many Bay Area families struggling to keep up with skyrocketing housing prices may have to add another increasing expense to the list : childcare .
The cost for full-time annual infant care at licensed daycare centers increased in each of the nine Bay Area counties between 2017 and 2019 , new data from the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network shows , with average fees in San Francisco , San Mateo , Alameda , Marin , and Santa Clara Counties now topping more than $ 20,000 each year .
The biennial study , which tracks childcare costs and spaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Bay Area experienced the sharpest decline in supply of childcare during the same time period , with a 1 % decrease in spaces in child care centers and a 6 % decrease in spaces in family childcare homes .
The nonprofit network compared the Bay Area to three other regions in the state : the North , the Central Valley , and the South .
Gemma DiMatteo , the organization ’ s research director , says she was a “ little surprised ’ to see the largest declines in the Bay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked to the region ’ s increasing housing costs and strong job market .
Family care providers often work long hours for little pay , DiMatteo says , and could be attracted to higher-paying jobs with benefits in other industries .
“ We did a survey in nine counties of family child care providers a few years ago and some of the main reasons they listed for challenges in staying open or the reasons they closed were low wages , other job opportunities that pay better and have benefits , and housing issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s like a nightmare you never wake up from ’ : Bay Area parents wait years for subsidized daycare • You think Bay Area housing is expensive ?
Child care costs are rising , too The Bay Area data reflects broader statewide trends .
The organization found childcare is largely unaffordable for California families while spaces in daycare centers and homes dwindle .
Between 2008 and 2019 , the number of family child care homes decreased 33 % statewide , which researchers say is a particularly worrisome trend .
“ Family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of many working families , ” DiMatteo says .
“ They are more likely to care for infants and toddlers which is a type of care that is hard to find .
They have more affordable care options , smaller group sizes , and are more likely to provide nontraditional hours of care.
” This article is part of The California Divide , a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequity and economic survival in California .

Many Bay Area families struggling to keep up with skyrocketing housing prices may have to add another increasing expense to the list: childcare.
The cost for full-time annual infant care at licensed daycare centers increased in each of the nine Bay Area counties between 2017 and 2019, new data from the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network shows, with average fees in San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Marin, and Santa Clara Counties now topping more than $20,000 each year.
The biennial study, which tracks childcare costs and spaces across all California counties, also found that the Bay Area experienced the sharpest decline in supply of childcare during the same time period, with a 1% decrease in spaces in child care centers and a 6% decrease in spaces in family childcare homes. The nonprofit network compared the Bay Area to three other regions in the state: the North, the Central Valley, and the South.
Gemma DiMatteo, the organization’s research director, says she was a “little surprised’ to see the largest declines in the Bay Area, but guesses they could be linked to the region’s increasing housing costs and strong job market. Family care providers often work long hours for little pay, DiMatteo says, and could be attracted to higher-paying jobs with benefits in other industries.
“We did a survey in nine counties of family child care providers a few years ago and some of the main reasons they listed for challenges in staying open or the reasons they closed were low wages, other job opportunities that pay better and have benefits, and housing issues,” she says.
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‘It’s like a nightmare you never wake up from’: Bay Area parents wait years for subsidized daycare Lifestyle | You think Bay Area housing is expensive? Child care costs are rising, too The Bay Area data reflects broader statewide trends. The organization found childcare is largely unaffordable for California families while spaces in daycare centers and homes dwindle. Between 2008 and 2019, the number of family child care homes decreased 33 % statewide, which researchers say is a particularly worrisome trend.
“Family child care providers uniquely meet the needs of many working families,” DiMatteo says. “They are more likely to care for infants and toddlers which is a type of care that is hard to find. They have more affordable care options, smaller group sizes, and are more likely to provide nontraditional hours of care.”
This article is part of The California Divide, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequity and economic survival in California.