mercurynews--2020-10-15--Eilish wins top album at Billboard Awards, Clarkson performs

NEW YORK ( AP ) — Billie Eilish ’ s debut album continued its winning streak , picking up the top Billboard 200 album honor at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards .
Eilish was at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday night to accept the honor for “ When We All Fall Asleep , Where Do We Go ?
” It won the top prize at the Grammy Awards in January .
She thanked her fans for “ believing in me and caring about me , ” adding that when it comes to winning awards she “ never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing a mask as she spoke in front of an empty venue — because of the coronavirus pandemic — and she ’ s up for more honors throughout the night .
Kelly Clarkson , who is hosting , kicked off the show singing Steve Winwood ’ s “ Higher Love , ” which became a dance hit last year after Whitney Houston ’ s cover of the song was remixed by Norwegian DJ-producer Kygo and became an international hit .
Clarkson was joined by drummer Sheila E. and a cappella group Pentatonix for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earned Houston , who died in 2012 , a posthumous nomination for top dance/electronic song .
Post Malone , who will perform later in the show , is the top nominee with 16 , including bids for top artist , top male artist , top rap artist and top streaming songs artist .
His competition for the show ’ s biggest prize , top artist , include Taylor Swift , Eilish , Khalid and Jonas Brothers .
K-pop all-stars BTS — who currently own the top two positions on the Billboard Hot 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the “ Savage Love ” remix , with Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo — will also perform .
Others set to perform Wednesday include Alicia Keys , Bad Bunny , Sia , Kane Brown , Luke Combs , Doja Cat , En Vogue , Khalid , Brandy , Ty Dolla $ ign , Swae Lee , Demi Lovato and SAINt JHN .
Country music icon Garth Brooks will be presented the Icon Award from Cher , and rapper-activist Killer Mike will earn the Change Maker Award .
Some of the performances will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the coronavirus pandemic .
This year ’ s ceremony was originally supposed to take place in April but was postponed because of the pandemic .
Other nominees include Kanye West , who released two gospel albums last year .
He is up for nine prizes , including bids for top gospel artist and top Christian artist , while four of the five songs nominated for top gospel song are from West .
Outside of Houston , other deceased nominees include rapper Juice WRLD , who died in December and is currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his first posthumous album “ Legends Never Die.
” He picked up nominations for top rap artist and top rap album for his 2019 release “ Death Race for Love.
” And EDM superstar Avicii is nominated for top dance/electronic artist and top dance/electronic album for “ Tim , ” the album he started working on before he died in 2018 and was later completed by his producers and family .

By MESFIN FEKADU
NEW YORK (AP) — Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his wife.
With his voice aching as he sang passionately from the piano, Legend told viewers “this is for Chrissy” before singing “Never Break,” which includes the lyrics “we will never break.” The performance comes two weeks after Chrissy Teigen announced she had a miscarriage, explaining in a heart wrenching social media post that she and Legend drove “home from the hospital with no baby.”
“John, that was so beautiful,” host Kelly Clarkson said following his performance. “All my love to you and Chrissy.”
It was one of several performances that were pre-taped for Wednesday’s show. Other musicians attended and performed at the empty Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles during the three-hour event, which aired on NBC.
After announcing that Malone won the show’s biggest honor, top artist, Clarkson wheeled out eight more trophies for the hitmaker.
“I’m honestly blown away by the love everyone’s shown to me,” said Malone, who also won top rap artist, top male artist and top rap album. “It’s kind of big deal to me and everybody involved because we work our (butts) off.”
He beat out Eilish for the top prize, but she was still a winner, taking home top Billboard 200 album, top female artist and top new artist.
The 18-year-old, wearing a face mask, told viewers to “please vote, please wear a mask, please wash your hands.”
Others had similar messages. Khalid, who won five honors, told fans “your voice matters now more than ever.” And Lizzo wore a black dress with “vote” printed across it.
She also gave an encouraging speech, telling viewers to find their voices and don’t change to meet society standards.
“I just want to say I’ve been thinking a lot about suppression and the voices that refused to be suppressed. And I wonder, ‘Would I be standing here right now if it weren’t for the big Black women who refused to have their voices be suppressed?’ And I just want to say right now, if you’re at home watching this and you were thinking about changing yourself to feel worthy, this is your sign to remain true to who you are,” Lizzo said onstage after winning top songs sales artist.
“Let me tell you all something — when people try to suppress something, it’s normally because that thing holds power. They’re afraid of your power. There’s power in who you are. There’s power in your voice. So whether it’s through music, protest or your right to vote, use your power, use your voice and refuse to be suppressed.”
Other winners included Lil Nas X, who took home four honors and was on-hand to accept top Hot 100 song for “Old Town Road,” which set the record for most weeks at No. 1. Kanye West, who released two gospel albums last year, also won four prizes: top gospel artist, top gospel song, top gospel album and top Christian album.
Luke Combs followed with three wins, and after his performance he offered positive words to his fans and the crew working on the Billboard Awards.
“I know that everybody has been through so much this year. I wanna thank the crew that is working on this show tonight because they have gone through some insane stuff to make this happen for you guys. I hope everybody is staying safe there at home,” he said.
Garth Brooks accepted the Icon Award from Cher, who called the country star “a true music legend and my friend.” Brooks, who is the only artist to have nine of his albums sell more than 10 million units each and reach diamond status, performed a medley of his hits.
Other performers included BTS, Alicia Keys, Kane Brown, Khalid, Swae Lee, Sia, Brandy, Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, SAINt JHN, En Vogue and Demi Lovato, who sang her new song aimed at President Donald Trump called “Commander In Chief.”
Clarkson kicked off the show singing Steve Winwood’s “Higher Love,” which became a dance hit last year after Whitney Houston’s cover of the song was remixed by Norwegian DJ-producer Kygo. Clarkson was joined by drummer Sheila E. and a cappella group Pentatonix for the performance of the song, which earned Houston a posthumous nomination for top dance/electronic song. Houston died in 2012.
Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen, who died last week, was honored as the show aired a clip of his Billboard Awards performance from 2015. And rapper-activist Killer Mike received the Change Maker Award.
This year’s Billboard Awards were originally supposed to take place in April but were postponed because of the pandemic. It’s the reason why some of the nominees in the 55 categories may feel dated.
For instance, all five nominees for the main song award were nominated for Grammys earlier this year in January. And nominees for top Billboard 200 album included Ariana Grande “Thank U, Next,” released in Oct. 2018, and Taylor Swift’s “Lover,” not her recent release “Folklore.” Some of the nominees were even big contenders at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards — held more than year ago — including Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” and Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts.”


mercurynews--2020-10-15--‘Suspect kept extended magazine. Suspect shot by detective’: Richmond releases records, interviews o

‘Suspect kept extended magazine. Suspect shot by detective’: Richmond releases records, interviews on 2019 nonfatal police shooting

RICHMOND — A detective who fired 14 times at a then-25-year-old man last year , injuring him , was operating under the false assumption that the man had shot at officers and was coming at him with a gun , according to documents recently released by Richmond police .
Nahum Perez suffered wounds to his leg and shoulder after Richmond police Det .
Kristian Palma fired at him in February 2019 .
Palma later told investigators he mistook an extended magazine in Perez ’ s hands for a gun .
Moments earlier , Perez had thrown his pistol while running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gun discharge when it hit the ground .
Palma said when he heard a “ shots fired ” call on his radio , he assumed the officers were “ now actively getting shot at ” and prepared himself for a possible face-to-face confrontation .
He had a police badge at his belt but as a detective , was not dressed in a police uniform .
When Palma “ jumped out of my car from pure instinct , ” he later told investigators , he noted that he had no cover , nor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by .
“ There was nobody else between me and ( Perez ) , ” he said in an interview .
Perez was running toward Palma when the detective shot him , according to the reports .
Perez later told investigators “ I don ’ t blame the officer ” and simply lamented , “ I was drunk , ” when asked why he kept the magazine in his hands .
The documents detailing the shooting were released to this newspaper under SB 1421 , a state police transparency law that took effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ succinct summary by an unnamed law enforcement investigator : “ Suspect ran with gun .
Officers pursued suspect .
Suspect threw gun .
Suspect kept extended magazine .
Suspect shot by detective .
Suspect confessed .
Suspect charged .
Suspect pled guilty.
” Perez pleaded guilty last year to gun possession and obstructing police .
He was never charged in connection with the pistol discharging , court records show .
Shortly before 9 p.m. on Feb. 27 , 2019 , Perez entered Joe ’ s Market at 95 W. MacDonald Ave .
Someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the liquor store , talking about a recently-deceased friend and possibly preparing to rob the store .
Police caught up with him on 6th Street , where he threw the gun and began to run .
Perez later told police he didn ’ t notice the officer who shot him , and couldn ’ t recall what happened in the store .
He said he was drunk and grieving for a friend who ’ d been murdered in San Francisco weeks earlier .
Palma , alongside his attorney , Harry Stern , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Contra Costa District Attorney ’ s office .
“ What were you concerned with , if anything , that the suspect might do if you didn ’ t fire your weapon ?
” an investigator asked Palma .
“ Someone with that level of determination all ready to challenge police by shooting and then ignoring more commands , if he got into the neighborhood there ’ s no telling what he might do , ” Palma responded .
“ Break into a house , take a family hostage , or end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorts of scenarios that play out in your head.
” “ What did you think , if anything , the suspect might do you to you ?
” an investigator asked a few minutes later .
“ I think that he would have been willing to take me on and try to shoot me if he just tried to shoot the cops that were just trying to stop him , ” Palma replied .
“ Ok , and did you fire in order to prevent that ?
” the investigator asked .
Perez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two investigators spoke with him at his hospital bed .
They told him they were there to hear his side of the story and that they would send his family to visit once they were done .
“ Bro , what the ( expletive ) happened ?
” investigators asked at the beginning .
Perez responded that he saw police and “ took off running ” because he didn ’ t want to be seen with the gun .
“ I never shot the gun … I threw it , it let a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running , ” Perez said .
“ When I got to where the concrete poles ( are located ) , I felt I was safe there , and that ’ s where they shot me at.
” He said it didn ’ t occur to him at the time that his 30-round magazine could have been mistaken for a firearm .
“ I ’ m not saying ( Palma ) was wrong for that , ” Perez said .
“ It could have been a lot worse for me.
” This story was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Project , a collaboration of more than 40 newsrooms across the state to obtain and report on police misconduct and use-of-force records unsealed in 2019 .

RICHMOND — A detective who fired 14 times at a then-25-year-old man last year, injuring him, was operating under the false assumption that the man had shot at officers and was coming at him with a gun, according to documents recently released by Richmond police.
Nahum Perez suffered wounds to his leg and shoulder after Richmond police Det. Kristian Palma fired at him in February 2019. Palma later told investigators he mistook an extended magazine in Perez’s hands for a gun. Moments earlier, Perez had thrown his pistol while running from officers, and said he heard the gun discharge when it hit the ground.
Palma said when he heard a “shots fired” call on his radio, he assumed the officers were “now actively getting shot at” and prepared himself for a possible face-to-face confrontation. He had a police badge at his belt but as a detective, was not dressed in a police uniform.
When Palma “jumped out of my car from pure instinct,” he later told investigators, he noted that he had no cover, nor ballistic protection, nor another officer close by.
“There was nobody else between me and (Perez),” he said in an interview.
Perez was running toward Palma when the detective shot him, according to the reports. Perez later told investigators “I don’t blame the officer” and simply lamented, “I was drunk,” when asked why he kept the magazine in his hands.
The documents detailing the shooting were released to this newspaper under SB 1421, a state police transparency law that took effect last year.
They revealed a rather succinct summary by an unnamed law enforcement investigator: “Suspect ran with gun. Officers pursued suspect. Suspect threw gun. Suspect kept extended magazine. Suspect shot by detective. Suspect confessed. Suspect charged. Suspect pled guilty.”
Perez pleaded guilty last year to gun possession and obstructing police. He was never charged in connection with the pistol discharging, court records show.
Shortly before 9 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2019, Perez entered Joe’s Market at 95 W. MacDonald Ave. Someone called police and said he was armed in the liquor store, talking about a recently-deceased friend and possibly preparing to rob the store. Police caught up with him on 6th Street, where he threw the gun and began to run.
Perez later told police he didn’t notice the officer who shot him, and couldn’t recall what happened in the store. He said he was drunk and grieving for a friend who’d been murdered in San Francisco weeks earlier.
Palma, alongside his attorney, Harry Stern, was interviewed later in an investigation headed by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office.
“What were you concerned with, if anything, that the suspect might do if you didn’t fire your weapon?” an investigator asked Palma.
“Someone with that level of determination all ready to challenge police by shooting and then ignoring more commands, if he got into the neighborhood there’s no telling what he might do,” Palma responded. “Break into a house, take a family hostage, or end up ambushing somebody … there are all sorts of scenarios that play out in your head.”
“What did you think, if anything, the suspect might do you to you?” an investigator asked a few minutes later.
“I think that he would have been willing to take me on and try to shoot me if he just tried to shoot the cops that were just trying to stop him,” Palma replied.
“Ok, and did you fire in order to prevent that?” the investigator asked.
“Yes,” Palma said.
Perez’s interview was more informal: Two investigators spoke with him at his hospital bed. They told him they were there to hear his side of the story and that they would send his family to visit once they were done.
“Bro, what the (expletive) happened?” investigators asked at the beginning.
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“I never shot the gun … I threw it, it let a round off, and I kept on running,” Perez said. “When I got to where the concrete poles (are located), I felt I was safe there, and that’s where they shot me at.”
He said it didn’t occur to him at the time that his 30-round magazine could have been mistaken for a firearm.
“I’m not saying (Palma) was wrong for that,” Perez said. “It could have been a lot worse for me.”
This story was produced as part of the California Reporting Project, a collaboration of more than 40 newsrooms across the state to obtain and report on police misconduct and use-of-force records unsealed in 2019.


mercurynews--2020-10-14--Lemur discovered missing at San Francisco Zoo

SAN FRANCISCO – Maki the ring-tailed lemur was discovered missing from the San Francisco Zoo on Wednesday , the zoo said .
The San Francisco Police Department is assisting in Maki ’ s recovery , including investigating a possible break-in at the Lipman Family Lemur Forest habitat , the zoo said in a news release .
“ We understand that lemurs are adorable animals , but Maki is a highly endangered animal that requires special care .
We are asking the public for help in his return , ” said Dr. Jason Watters , the zoo ’ s executive vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ As one of our oldest lemurs , Maki requires a specialized diet , ” Waters continued .
“ Of the 19 lemurs here , at 21.5 years , he has exceeded median life expectancy of 16.7 years , but is also one of the slowest , and we believe , likely , the easiest to catch.
” The Lipman Family Lemur Forest is the largest outdoor lemur habitat in North America , featuring seven species of lemurs , including black-and-white ruffed lemurs , red ruffed lemurs and blue-eyed black lemurs in addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zoo .
Ring-tailed lemurs are native only to the island of Madagascar just off the coast of Africa .
Lemurs , the zoo said , are banned as pets in California .
Anyone with information about Maki ’ s whereabouts can call the San Francisco Police Department ’ s 24-hour tip line at 415-575-4444 .

SAN FRANCISCO – Maki the ring-tailed lemur was discovered missing from the San Francisco Zoo on Wednesday, the zoo said.
The San Francisco Police Department is assisting in Maki’s recovery, including investigating a possible break-in at the Lipman Family Lemur Forest habitat, the zoo said in a news release.
“We understand that lemurs are adorable animals, but Maki is a highly endangered animal that requires special care. We are asking the public for help in his return,” said Dr. Jason Watters, the zoo’s executive vice president of animal behavior and wellness.
“As one of our oldest lemurs, Maki requires a specialized diet,” Waters continued. “Of the 19 lemurs here, at 21.5 years, he has exceeded median life expectancy of 16.7 years, but is also one of the slowest, and we believe, likely, the easiest to catch.”
The Lipman Family Lemur Forest is the largest outdoor lemur habitat in North America, featuring seven species of lemurs, including black-and-white ruffed lemurs, red ruffed lemurs and blue-eyed black lemurs in addition to ring-tailed lemurs, according to the zoo.
Ring-tailed lemurs are native only to the island of Madagascar just off the coast of Africa.
Lemurs, the zoo said, are banned as pets in California.
Anyone with information about Maki’s whereabouts can call the San Francisco Police Department’s 24-hour tip line at 415-575-4444, or text a tip to police at TIP411.
A reward of $2,100, the equivalent of $100 for every year of Maki’s life, is being offered by the zoo. Officials said they are very concerned about Maki’s welfare and are hoping a reward will provide some information to help recover him. Time could be critical.


mercurynews--2020-10-14--Indoor dining returns to Santa Clara County — on a sunny day made for alfresco meals

After a seven-month pandemic-prompted shutdown , indoor dining returned to Santa Clara County on Wednesday — a gloriously sunny day , the sort made for alfresco meals .
But temperatures in the 70s and 80s didn ’ t keep lunchtime customers from venturing back inside , where they hadn ’ t been since March .
At 11:45 a.m. , diners headed first to the outdoor hostess booth at Pedro ’ s Restaurant & Cantina in Santa Clara to have their temperature taken and squirt some sanitizer on their hands , before claiming an indoor table in this airy restaurant with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 320 .
Under the new rules announced by county health officials , that restaurant now may seat 25 percent — up to 80 diners — indoors , so long as all safety protocols are followed .
When the county moved this week into California ’ s “ orange ” coronavirus tier , officials also eased restrictions on churches , fitness centers , bowling alleys , card rooms and movie theaters while cautioning that indoor activities remain “ high risk.
” “ It ’ s time for the economy to start building back up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fremont entrepreneur with two colleagues who were making their way through their basket of chips and salsa ( “ the best , ” they said in unison ) at Pedro ’ s .
While he knows people who have battled COVID-19 , Rivera said he felt safe because he ’ s experienced the resumption of indoor dining in Portland , Oregon .
“ At some point we have to stop being scared and open things up.
” At a table about 20 feet away , a trio of Silicon Valley startup employees talked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where most of the state has reopened .
“ It feels wonderful , ” one said .
“ I feel safe.
” Pedro ’ s owner Jag Kapoor was pleased with the first-day response , noting that it will take some time to return to the pre-pandemic times when the nearby Silicon Valley workforce resulted in a waiting list by noon most weekdays .
“ We ’ ll have to see what the customer reaction is and how confident they feel .
I think we have to build the comfort level , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoor filtration system is being installed this week .
Across the freeway at Santa Clara Square , the Opa !
staff was primed and ready for socially distanced indoor diners , but the lunchtime crowd packed the patio .
“ People are indoors all the time , ” especially the local work-from-home employees who frequent this Opa !
restaurant , manager Brenda Garcia said .
“ They want to be dining out.
” “ It might change .
It ’ s just the first day.
” At San Pedro Square in downtown San @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to launch indoor service right away at his two restaurants , Farmers Union and Olla Cocina , even though outdoor dining has gone well .
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However , he now can accommodate 60 more inside there and additional diners at his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love the alfresco and we hope the city keeps it year-round , but we had been concerned about the weather changing , ” he said .
Back at Pedro ’ s , friends Sharon Wangsness of San Jose and Barbara Rudolph of Milpitas , who have known each other for years through a Harley-Davidson motorcycle club , met up for a Beef Chimichanga and Mojo Shrimp lunch .
Wangsness said she loves the interior decor at Pedro ’ s and wouldn ’ t hesitate to eat inside , but : “ The weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they opted for the patio .
“ That ’ s what Harley riders do .
We ’ re outside a lot .
”

After a seven-month pandemic-prompted shutdown, indoor dining returned to Santa Clara County on Wednesday — a gloriously sunny day, the sort made for alfresco meals.
But temperatures in the 70s and 80s didn’t keep lunchtime customers from venturing back inside, where they hadn’t been since March.
At 11:45 a.m., diners headed first to the outdoor hostess booth at Pedro’s Restaurant & Cantina in Santa Clara to have their temperature taken and squirt some sanitizer on their hands, before claiming an indoor table in this airy restaurant with three-story-high ceilings and a normal capacity of 320.
Under the new rules announced by county health officials, that restaurant now may seat 25 percent — up to 80 diners — indoors, so long as all safety protocols are followed. When the county moved this week into California’s “orange” coronavirus tier, officials also eased restrictions on churches, fitness centers, bowling alleys, card rooms and movie theaters while cautioning that indoor activities remain “high risk.”
“It’s time for the economy to start building back up,” said Ricky Rivera, a Fremont entrepreneur with two colleagues who were making their way through their basket of chips and salsa (“the best,” they said in unison) at Pedro’s.
While he knows people who have battled COVID-19, Rivera said he felt safe because he’s experienced the resumption of indoor dining in Portland, Oregon. “At some point we have to stop being scared and open things up.”
At a table about 20 feet away, a trio of Silicon Valley startup employees talked business with a colleague from Texas, where most of the state has reopened. “It feels wonderful,” one said. “I feel safe.”
Pedro’s owner Jag Kapoor was pleased with the first-day response, noting that it will take some time to return to the pre-pandemic times when the nearby Silicon Valley workforce resulted in a waiting list by noon most weekdays.
“We’ll have to see what the customer reaction is and how confident they feel. I think we have to build the comfort level,” he said, adding that a new indoor filtration system is being installed this week.
Across the freeway at Santa Clara Square, the Opa! staff was primed and ready for socially distanced indoor diners, but the lunchtime crowd packed the patio.
“People are indoors all the time,” especially the local work-from-home employees who frequent this Opa! restaurant, manager Brenda Garcia said. “They want to be dining out.”
“It might change. It’s just the first day.”
At San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, Mike Messinger took the opportunity to launch indoor service right away at his two restaurants, Farmers Union and Olla Cocina, even though outdoor dining has gone well.
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“We love the alfresco and we hope the city keeps it year-round, but we had been concerned about the weather changing,” he said.
Back at Pedro’s, friends Sharon Wangsness of San Jose and Barbara Rudolph of Milpitas, who have known each other for years through a Harley-Davidson motorcycle club, met up for a Beef Chimichanga and Mojo Shrimp lunch.
Wangsness said she loves the interior decor at Pedro’s and wouldn’t hesitate to eat inside, but: “The weather! It’s beautiful.” So they opted for the patio.
“That’s what Harley riders do. We’re outside a lot.”


mercurynews--2020-10-14--After one ugly half from Garoppolo, 49ers QB rumor mill picks up with ex-Shanahan signal callers

Jimmy Garoppolo has played just one half in each of his last two games .
His performance in those two appearances could not have been more different .
Before he left the 49ers ’ Week 2 game against the Jets at halftime with a high ankle sprain , he completed 14-of-16 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns .
He missed two games and returned Sunday against the Dolphins , allegedly healthy enough to lead the Niners after a loss the previous week against Philadelphia .
Except Garoppolo didn ’ t look all that comfortable , sailing passes for two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 7-for-17 , 77-yard , zero touchdown performance in San Francisco ’ s demoralizing loss .
That one bad half has led some national analysts back to the old well of speculation around which quarterback best fits the 49ers offense engineered by mastermind/head coach Kyle Shanahan .
Never mind that throwing high is a common issue for quarterbacks coming back from lower leg injuries .
Pro Football Talk ’ s Mike Florio floated the idea on KNBR of Shanahan and general manager John Lynch targeting Vikings QB Kirk Cousins in an offseason trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Niners were linked to Cousins before they traded for Garoppolo in 2017 thanks to their time together in 2012 and 2013 in Washington , with Cousins as the backup to Robert Griffin III and Shanahan as the offensive coordinator .
“ I wouldn ’ t be shocked if the Vikings are willing to part ways with Kirk Cousins after this season , ” Florio said .
“ If the 49ers would want to take on the Cousins contract and give the Vikings value , and Kyle Shanahan could finally be reunited with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2012 in the fourth round.
” That Cousins contract is a behemoth , though : The 32-year-old is set for cap hits of $ 31 million and $ 45 million in 2021 and 2022 , respectively , per sports contract site Spotrac .
So who else has been successful in the Shanahan offense ?
2016 MVP Matt Ryan , of course .
After the Falcons fired head coach Dan Quinn this week , team owner Arthur Blank declined to commit to Ryan long-term , acknowledging that the team may be in position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Domonique Foxworth , a former Falcon himself , noted on First Take Wednesday morning that the 35-year-old Ryan could be paired again with Shanahan .
“ Obviously he has the relationship with Kyle Shanahan .
That was Matt Ryan ’ s best season of his career , back when he was an MVP , ” Foxworth said .
“ And the 49ers are not committed to Garoppolo going forward .
There ’ s just about $ 2.8 million worth of dead money on his contract for next year .
I think that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Falcons trying to rebuild around the draft picks that they get for that trade.
” Both changes would almost certainly be contingent on trades , though : The Falcons would face more than $ 49 million in dead cap money if they cut Ryan before the end of the 2021 season , according to Spotrac .
The Vikings would face $ 41 million if they did the same with Cousins .
Would the 49ers really commit significant assets to acquire a quarterback older than Garoppolo , with the upside being flexibility they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just maybe , they ’ d wait for him to play more than 30 minutes of bad football in the 2020 season to make that type of decision .

Jimmy Garoppolo has played just one half in each of his last two games. His performance in those two appearances could not have been more different.
Before he left the 49ers’ Week 2 game against the Jets at halftime with a high ankle sprain, he completed 14-of-16 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns.
He missed two games and returned Sunday against the Dolphins, allegedly healthy enough to lead the Niners after a loss the previous week against Philadelphia. Except Garoppolo didn’t look all that comfortable, sailing passes for two interceptions late in the half to cap a 7-for-17, 77-yard, zero touchdown performance in San Francisco’s demoralizing loss.
That one bad half has led some national analysts back to the old well of speculation around which quarterback best fits the 49ers offense engineered by mastermind/head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Never mind that throwing high is a common issue for quarterbacks coming back from lower leg injuries.
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio floated the idea on KNBR of Shanahan and general manager John Lynch targeting Vikings QB Kirk Cousins in an offseason trade.
Of course, Shanahan and the Niners were linked to Cousins before they traded for Garoppolo in 2017 thanks to their time together in 2012 and 2013 in Washington, with Cousins as the backup to Robert Griffin III and Shanahan as the offensive coordinator.
“I wouldn’t be shocked if the Vikings are willing to part ways with Kirk Cousins after this season,” Florio said. “If the 49ers would want to take on the Cousins contract and give the Vikings value, and Kyle Shanahan could finally be reunited with the guy that him and his dad drafted in 2012 in the fourth round.”
That Cousins contract is a behemoth, though: The 32-year-old is set for cap hits of $31 million and $45 million in 2021 and 2022, respectively, per sports contract site Spotrac.
So who else has been successful in the Shanahan offense? 2016 MVP Matt Ryan, of course.
After the Falcons fired head coach Dan Quinn this week, team owner Arthur Blank declined to commit to Ryan long-term, acknowledging that the team may be in position for a rebuild.
ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth, a former Falcon himself, noted on First Take Wednesday morning that the 35-year-old Ryan could be paired again with Shanahan.
“Obviously he has the relationship with Kyle Shanahan. That was Matt Ryan’s best season of his career, back when he was an MVP,” Foxworth said. “And the 49ers are not committed to Garoppolo going forward. There’s just about $2.8 million worth of dead money on his contract for next year. I think that we could see Matt Ryan out west and the Falcons trying to rebuild around the draft picks that they get for that trade.”
Both changes would almost certainly be contingent on trades, though: The Falcons would face more than $49 million in dead cap money if they cut Ryan before the end of the 2021 season, according to Spotrac. The Vikings would face $41 million if they did the same with Cousins.
Would the 49ers really commit significant assets to acquire a quarterback older than Garoppolo, with the upside being flexibility they already have with his contract?
Maybe, just maybe, they’d wait for him to play more than 30 minutes of bad football in the 2020 season to make that type of decision.


mercurynews--2020-10-14--Jeopardy ends with a rare surprise for host Trebek

It wasn ’ t unprecedented , but Tuesday ’ s episode of “ Jeopardy !
” had a lonely final @ @ @ @ @ because there was only one contestant in Final Jeopardy !
Returning champion Kevin Walsh found @ @ @ @ @ question after competitors Alex Switzky and Natt Supab ended up with either a deficit or @ @ @ @ @ of the game .
“ The stage looks like a very lonely place right now @ @ @ @ @ “ I can not recall the last time we had only one player in Final @ @ @ @ @ topic was Literary Pronouns and the clue was “ Thanks to a horror film , @ @ @ @ @ bestseller lists in 2017 , some 30 years after reaching No .
1.
” Walsh @ @ @ @ @ ( by author Stephen King ) , ending the show with $ 18,800 for a @ @ @ @ @ $ 81,700 .
The 37th season in syndication of the show premiered in September with @ @ @ @ @ with guidelines to keep those on the show safe from Covid-19 .

By Lisa Respers France | CNN
It wasn’t unprecedented, but Tuesday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” had a lonely final round.
That’s because there was only one contestant in Final Jeopardy!
Returning champion Kevin Walsh found himself solo answering the last question after competitors Alex Switzky and Natt Supab ended up with either a deficit or zero balance and were out of the game.
Host Alex Trebek made note of it.
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Video: ‘Jeopardy!’ rarity leaves Alex Trebek lonely
“The stage looks like a very lonely place right now,” he said. “I cannot recall the last time we had only one player in Final Jeopardy!”
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Walsh correctly answered “It” (by author Stephen King), ending the show with $18,800 for a four day total win of $81,700.
The 37th season in syndication of the show premiered in September with a new look in keeping with guidelines to keep those on the show safe from Covid-19.
Trebek is currently battling pancreatic cancer.


mercurynews--2020-10-14--Alabama’s Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19

Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19 , three days before the second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No .
3 Georgia in a clash of Southeastern Conference and national powers .
Both said their tests Wednesday morning came back positive , but Saban said he didn ’ t have any symptoms by late afternoon .
“ I immediately left work and isolated at home , ” Saban said in a statement , adding that , “ I have taken another PCR to confirm my diagnosis.
” The second-ranked Crimson Tide is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , and may be without their iconic 68-year-old coach who remained scheduled to talk with the media Wednesday evening .
Saban said he informed the team via a Zoom session at 2 p.m. Wednesday and that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will oversee game preparations while he works from home .
Sarkisian is a former head coach at Washington and USC .
Saban has led Alabama to five national titles since taking over the program in 2007 , and also won one at LSU .
It was another body blow for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week already : No .
10 Florida against defending national champion LSU and Missouri-Vanderbilt .
Alabama ’ s head trainer Jeff Allen and medical director Jimmy Robinson said in a joint statement that Saban and Byrne were the only initial positive tests .
“ All individuals who are considered high risk contacts have been notified and will follow quarantine guidelines , ” the statement said .
“ We will follow the SEC ’ s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force Protocol for testing asymptomatic positives.
” Byrne said he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines.
” “ We ’ ve been diligent about mask wearing and social distancing from the start and want to continue to encourage you all to take the necessary precautions to help stop the spread of this virus for yourself and those around you , ” the 48-year-old AD said .

Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, three days before the second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. 3 Georgia in a clash of Southeastern Conference and national powers.
Both said their tests Wednesday morning came back positive, but Saban said he didn’t have any symptoms by late afternoon.
“I immediately left work and isolated at home,” Saban said in a statement, adding that, “I have taken another PCR to confirm my diagnosis.”
The second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. 3 Georgia on Saturday, and may be without their iconic 68-year-old coach who remained scheduled to talk with the media Wednesday evening.
Saban said he informed the team via a Zoom session at 2 p.m. Wednesday and that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will oversee game preparations while he works from home.
Sarkisian is a former head coach at Washington and USC. Saban has led Alabama to five national titles since taking over the program in 2007, and also won one at LSU.
It was another body blow for the SEC, which had postponed two games this week already: No. 10 Florida against defending national champion LSU and Missouri-Vanderbilt.
Alabama’s head trainer Jeff Allen and medical director Jimmy Robinson said in a joint statement that Saban and Byrne were the only initial positive tests.
“All individuals who are considered high risk contacts have been notified and will follow quarantine guidelines,” the statement said. “We will follow the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force Protocol for testing asymptomatic positives.”
Byrne said he would “remain at home and follow all guidelines.”
“We’ve been diligent about mask wearing and social distancing from the start and want to continue to encourage you all to take the necessary precautions to help stop the spread of this virus for yourself and those around you,” the 48-year-old AD said.


mercurynews--2020-10-15--Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstage

NEW YORK ( AP ) — Walking into the show with 16 nominations , Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards , where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his wife .
With his voice aching as he sang passionately from the piano , Legend told viewers “ this is for Chrissy ” before singing “ Never Break , ” which includes the lyrics “ we will never break.
” The performance comes two weeks after Chrissy Teigen announced she had a miscarriage , explaining in a heart wrenching social media post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the hospital with no baby.
” “ John , that was so beautiful , ” host Kelly Clarkson said following his performance .
“ All my love to you and Chrissy.
” It was one of several performances that were pre-taped for Wednesday ’ s show .
Other musicians attended and performed at the empty Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles during the three-hour event , which aired on NBC .
After announcing that Malone won the show ’ s biggest honor , top artist , Clarkson wheeled out eight more trophies for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honestly blown away by the love everyone ’ s shown to me , ” said Malone , who also won top rap artist , top male artist and top rap album .
“ It ’ s kind of big deal to me and everybody involved because we work our ( butts ) off.
” He beat out Eilish for the top prize , but she was still a winner , taking home top Billboard 200 album , top female artist and top new artist .
The 18-year-old , wearing a face mask , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please wear a mask , please wash your hands.
” Others had similar messages .
Khalid , who won five honors , told fans “ your voice matters now more than ever.
” And Lizzo wore a black dress with “ vote ” printed across it .
She also gave an encouraging speech , telling viewers to find their voices and don ’ t change to meet society standards .
“ I just want to say I ’ ve been thinking a lot about suppression and the voices that refused to be suppressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I be standing here right now if it weren ’ t for the big Black women who refused to have their voices be suppressed ?
’ And I just want to say right now , if you ’ re at home watching this and you were thinking about changing yourself to feel worthy , this is your sign to remain true to who you are , ” Lizzo said onstage after winning top songs sales artist .
“ Let me tell you all something — when people try to suppress something , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power .
They ’ re afraid of your power .
There ’ s power in who you are .
There ’ s power in your voice .
So whether it ’ s through music , protest or your right to vote , use your power , use your voice and refuse to be suppressed.
” Other winners included Lil Nas X , who took home four honors and was on-hand to accept top Hot 100 song for “ Old Town Road , ” which set the record for most weeks at No .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two gospel albums last year , also won four prizes : top gospel artist , top gospel song , top gospel album and top Christian album .
Luke Combs followed with three wins , and after his performance he offered positive words to his fans and the crew working on the Billboard Awards .
“ I know that everybody has been through so much this year .
I wan na thank the crew that is working on this show tonight because they have gone through some insane stuff to make this happen for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staying safe there at home , ” he said .
Garth Brooks accepted the Icon Award from Cher , who called the country star “ a true music legend and my friend.
” Brooks , who is the only artist to have nine of his albums sell more than 10 million units each and reach diamond status , performed a medley of his hits .
Other performers included BTS , Alicia Keys , Kane Brown , Khalid , Swae Lee , Sia , Brandy , Bad Bunny , Doja Cat , SAINt JHN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who sang her new song aimed at President Donald Trump called “ Commander In Chief.
” Clarkson kicked off the show singing Steve Winwood ’ s “ Higher Love , ” which became a dance hit last year after Whitney Houston ’ s cover of the song was remixed by Norwegian DJ-producer Kygo .
Clarkson was joined by drummer Sheila E. and a cappella group Pentatonix for the performance of the song , which earned Houston a posthumous nomination for top dance/electronic song .
Houston died in 2012 .
Guitar rock legend Eddie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was honored as the show aired a clip of his Billboard Awards performance from 2015 .
And rapper-activist Killer Mike received the Change Maker Award .
This year ’ s Billboard Awards were originally supposed to take place in April but were postponed because of the pandemic .
It ’ s the reason why some of the nominees in the 55 categories may feel dated .
For instance , all five nominees for the main song award were nominated for Grammys earlier this year in January .
And nominees for top Billboard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U , Next , ” released in Oct. 2018 , and Taylor Swift ’ s “ Lover , ” not her recent release “ Folklore.
” Some of the nominees were even big contenders at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards — held more than year ago — including Lil Nas X ’ s “ Old Town Road ” and Lizzo ’ s “ Truth Hurts .
”


mercurynews--2020-10-15--Editorial: Mt. Diablo hopefuls must learn from school district’s past

Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations .
As two incumbent trustees step down and the Mount Diablo school system transitions to district elections , new board members picked in the Nov. 3 election will face major issues .
Unfortunately , none of the candidates comes well-prepared and any of them , if elected , would face significant learning curves .
We recommend Keisha Nzewi in Area 3 and Erin McFerrin in Area 5 .
But we are mindful of their knowledge gaps .
The district faces serious challenges : Teachers haven ’ t agreed to terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-year labor contract will expire next year .
At the same time , the district has a new superintendent , Adam Clark , hired over the summer after his predecessor lasted less than 10 months .
Projections of major budget shortfalls in the next two years are compounded by funding uncertainties and declining district enrollment .
And the shortfall for the employees ’ retiree health coverage , last pegged at $ 102 million , looms like a bad credit card debt , continuing to grow because the district fails to make even minimum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has come a long way from the deceptive and scandalous bond measure and secretive and politically charged administration of a decade ago that eventually led to the firing of the superintendent and the board attorney on the same night .
As Mt .
Diablo begins holding district elections , trustees Brian Lawrence and Joanne Durkee have opted not to seek reelection .
The balloting will be held in two districts , officially called areas , this year and three in 2022 .
We interviewed four of the five candidates for the two seats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not one knew of the district ’ s troubled history – leaving us worried that they ’ re destined to repeat the past if they don ’ t educate themselves .
In Area 3 , Nzewi brings a solid resume of children ’ s advocacy and public health education , which could prove helpful in these troubling times .
But she has only lived in the district for two years and has a lot to learn .
We ’ re hopeful her strong public policy background will help her make the transition if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her opponents , software developer Michael Schneider has lived in the district for 20 years but surprisingly also lacked historical knowledge .
And Dennis Chow , a retired mechanical engineer and a member of one of the district ’ s Citizens ’ Bond Oversight Committees , was unfamiliar with the projected district budget shortfalls .
In Area 5 , McFerrin is a high school English teacher who just left the Mt .
Diablo district , after receiving a layoff notice , to take a job in the neighboring Acalanes Union High School District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the board .
Her challenge would be to see issues from a broader point of view .
Her opponent , Carol Trost , did not respond to our calls and emails .

Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations.
As two incumbent trustees step down and the Mount Diablo school system transitions to district elections, new board members picked in the Nov. 3 election will face major issues.
Unfortunately, none of the candidates comes well-prepared and any of them, if elected, would face significant learning curves. We recommend Keisha Nzewi in Area 3 and Erin McFerrin in Area 5. But we are mindful of their knowledge gaps.
The district faces serious challenges: Teachers haven’t agreed to terms for returning to the classroom and their one-year labor contract will expire next year. At the same time, the district has a new superintendent, Adam Clark, hired over the summer after his predecessor lasted less than 10 months.
Projections of major budget shortfalls in the next two years are compounded by funding uncertainties and declining district enrollment. And the shortfall for the employees’ retiree health coverage, last pegged at $102 million, looms like a bad credit card debt, continuing to grow because the district fails to make even minimum payments.
That said, the district has come a long way from the deceptive and scandalous bond measure and secretive and politically charged administration of a decade ago that eventually led to the firing of the superintendent and the board attorney on the same night.
As Mt. Diablo begins holding district elections, trustees Brian Lawrence and Joanne Durkee have opted not to seek reelection. The balloting will be held in two districts, officially called areas, this year and three in 2022.
We interviewed four of the five candidates for the two seats. And, of those four, not one knew of the district’s troubled history – leaving us worried that they’re destined to repeat the past if they don’t educate themselves.
In Area 3, Nzewi brings a solid resume of children’s advocacy and public health education, which could prove helpful in these troubling times. But she has only lived in the district for two years and has a lot to learn. We’re hopeful her strong public policy background will help her make the transition if she’s elected.
As for her opponents, software developer Michael Schneider has lived in the district for 20 years but surprisingly also lacked historical knowledge. And Dennis Chow, a retired mechanical engineer and a member of one of the district’s Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committees, was unfamiliar with the projected district budget shortfalls.
In Area 5, McFerrin is a high school English teacher who just left the Mt. Diablo district, after receiving a layoff notice, to take a job in the neighboring Acalanes Union High School District. She would bring a classroom perspective to the board. Her challenge would be to see issues from a broader point of view. Her opponent, Carol Trost, did not respond to our calls and emails.


mercurynews--2020-10-15--Editorial: Like clockwork, Hayward wants yet another tax increase

Even before the pandemic , Hayward ’ s city government was financially struggling .
Now it ’ s in a world of hurt .
It ’ s time for the city to stop spending beyond its means .
In the Nov. 3 election , voters should elect the four City Council candidates best equipped to tackle Hayward ’ s budget : incumbents Elisa Márquez , Mark Salinas and Francisco Zermeño , and Planning Commissioner Angela Andrews .
It ’ s also time for the City Council to stop trying to pile on new taxes every two years .
Voters should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase in six years .
The measure would raise the city ’ s hotel levy , formally called a transient occupancy tax , from 8.5 % to 14 % , a rate exceeded by only 17 cities in the state .
No disrespect intended , but Hayward isn ’ t exactly a destination city .
Raising the tax on hoteliers during the pandemic when travel is depressed is irresponsible .
Making it a permanent hike with no sunset date for voter review is unacceptable .
Rather , the City Council should roll up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even before the pandemic , forecasts showed $ 12 million- $ 18 million shortfalls in each of the next six years .
Clearly , cuts are needed .
Unfortunately , Al Mendall , the council member strongest on city finances , is not seeking reelection .
Nevertheless , there are 13 candidates seeking four council seats .
It ’ s the largest field of candidates since 2004 , when 13 also ran .
Only seven of the candidates turned up to answer our questions .
Of that group , those who best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • Márquez , a probate court investigator appointed to the council in 2014 and elected to a full term in 2016 .
• Salinas , a Chabot College history and sociology instructor finishing his second term on the council .
• Zermeño , a Chabot College professor of Spanish finishing his third term .
The other candidates who participated in our endorsement interview are Nestor Castillo , Darrelle Demps and Tom Ferreira .
Whoever is elected should work with the revenues the city has rather than going back to voters — again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters approved a 5.5 % tax on utilities like electricity , gas , cable TV and telecommunications services .
In 2014 , they increased the sales tax by 0.5 % , bringing the total today to 9.75 % , among the top decile in the state .
In 2016 , they approved a 15 % tax on marijuana sales .
In 2018 , they raised the tax on property transfers to 0.96 percent of the sales price , the 10th highest rate in the state .
Now , with Measure NN , city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotels and motels .
Enough .
What ’ s needed are elected officials willing to make tough choices , not pile on more taxes .

Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations.
Even before the pandemic, Hayward’s city government was financially struggling. Now it’s in a world of hurt. It’s time for the city to stop spending beyond its means.
In the Nov. 3 election, voters should elect the four City Council candidates best equipped to tackle Hayward’s budget: incumbents Elisa Márquez, Mark Salinas and Francisco Zermeño, and Planning Commissioner Angela Andrews.
It’s also time for the City Council to stop trying to pile on new taxes every two years. Voters should reject Measure NN, the fourth tax increase in six years. The measure would raise the city’s hotel levy, formally called a transient occupancy tax, from 8.5% to 14%, a rate exceeded by only 17 cities in the state.
No disrespect intended, but Hayward isn’t exactly a destination city. Raising the tax on hoteliers during the pandemic when travel is depressed is irresponsible. Making it a permanent hike with no sunset date for voter review is unacceptable.
Rather, the City Council should roll up its sleeves and structurally balance the budget. Even before the pandemic, forecasts showed $12 million-$18 million shortfalls in each of the next six years. Clearly, cuts are needed.
Unfortunately, Al Mendall, the council member strongest on city finances, is not seeking reelection. Nevertheless, there are 13 candidates seeking four council seats. It’s the largest field of candidates since 2004, when 13 also ran.
Only seven of the candidates turned up to answer our questions. Of that group, those who best understand the city’s finances are:
• Márquez, a probate court investigator appointed to the council in 2014 and elected to a full term in 2016.
• Salinas, a Chabot College history and sociology instructor finishing his second term on the council.
• Zermeño, a Chabot College professor of Spanish finishing his third term.
• Andrews, a Hayward Planning Commissioner and capital project manager for Contra Costa’s West County Wastewater District.
The other candidates who participated in our endorsement interview are Nestor Castillo, Darrelle Demps and Tom Ferreira.
Whoever is elected should work with the revenues the city has rather than going back to voters — again — for more.
In 2009, voters approved a 5.5% tax on utilities like electricity, gas, cable TV and telecommunications services. In 2014, they increased the sales tax by 0.5%, bringing the total today to 9.75%, among the top decile in the state.
In 2016, they approved a 15% tax on marijuana sales. In 2018, they raised the tax on property transfers to 0.96 percent of the sales price, the 10th highest rate in the state.
Now, with Measure NN, city leaders are looking to stick it to hotels and motels. Enough. What’s needed are elected officials willing to make tough choices, not pile on more taxes.


mercurynews--2020-10-15--Bay Area man accused of robbing neighbor of hearing aids

San Rafael police arrested a man accused of robbing his neighbor of hearing-aid implants .
The incident was reported around @ @ @ @ @ Lea Drive near Forrest Lane in Terra Linda , police Sgt .
Justin Graham said @ @ @ @ @ a disturbance and someone yelling for help .
The altercation started when the suspect shined @ @ @ @ @ victim ’ s face as he stood outside his home smoking .
The victim felt @ @ @ @ @ away , Graham said .
A scuffle ensued and the suspect pulled the hearing aids @ @ @ @ @ to return them .
The victim was able to recover one of the devices .
@ @ @ @ @ was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of robbery and drunk in public and @ @ @ @ @ a seasonal wrestling coach at Marin Catholic High School during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons @ @ @ @ @ reached for comment .

San Rafael police arrested a man accused of robbing his neighbor of hearing-aid implants.
The incident was reported around 10:35 p.m. on Saturday on Lea Drive near Forrest Lane in Terra Linda, police Sgt. Justin Graham said. Neighbors called to report a disturbance and someone yelling for help.
The altercation started when the suspect shined a cellphone light in the victim’s face as he stood outside his home smoking.
The victim felt threatened and pushed the phone away, Graham said. A scuffle ensued and the suspect pulled the hearing aids off the victim and refused to return them. The victim was able to recover one of the devices.
Igor Scherba, 57, was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of robbery and drunk in public and disorderly conduct.
Scherba was a seasonal wrestling coach at Marin Catholic High School during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. He could not be reached for comment.


mercurynews--2020-10-15--Sponsored: Gorgeous views, great light, spacious decks — this is life on the San Mateo waterfront

Enjoy the luxury of resort-style living every day in a rare waterfront home with a private boat dock and postcard views that is also within a short drive to several technology firms .
You can have it all .
Located in San Mateo ’ s Mariner ’ s Island neighborhood , this home at 1253 Shoal Drive is in a prime setting off of the main road and offers almost 1,700 square feet of living space on two levels .
Drenched in natural light , this home is filled with updated finishes and features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the living room for a seamless flow to the expansive , two-level Trex deck with a contemporary stainless cable railing .
Entertain , relax and enjoy the cool breezes on the water and relish this unique and private sanctuary .
Imagine kayaking in the morning , an afternoon paddleboard workout or taking a boat out for a sunset ride .
Conveniently dock your canoes/kayaks as well in a covered portion .
Bamboo floors flow throughout the main level .
The home offers a step-down living room with a fireplace and a spacious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backsplash , generous island , wood cabinetry , and stainless appliances , including a gas range .
An adjacent dining area has a large picture window .
An additional gathering space extends the living room or is ideal for a work-from-home setup .
The upper level is equally filled with natural light and features new engineered hardwood floors .
The front-facing master bedroom features a large closet and an updated bathroom with a stall shower , new fixtures , a vessel sink , and a mirror with built-in speakers .
Two additional bedrooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have sliding mirrored closet doors and share a full bathroom updated with a tub/shower with a subway tile surround , a vanity mirror and built-in speakers .
You can ’ t beat this home ’ s location within a mile to the BridgePointe Shopping Center and conveniently close to coffee shops , restaurants , Whole Foods , Trader Joe ’ s , and the Hillsdale Shopping Center that is about 3 miles away .
Resort-style life wouldn ’ t be complete without the luxury of a community pool , tennis and basketball courts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and barbecue area .
Take a short walk to Mariners Island Park , where there is a baseball field and a children ’ s playground .
And there ’ s more .
The Mariners Point Golf Center , less than 1.5 miles away , offers a nine-hole , par-3 course along the water , 64 practice stalls to perfect your swing , and a driving range .
This home ’ s fabulous location also offers easy access to freeways .
It is centrally located for drives into San Francisco , the heart of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bridge and into Half Moon Bay .
San Francisco International Airport is about 8 miles away .
The home is also near the top-rated Aragon High School .
Additional features include a two-car garage with a laundry hookup and additional parking off the main road .
A new roof was installed in 2019 , and generous closet space with access to extra storage is located on the main level .
Price : $ 1,695,000 Where : 1253 Shoal Drive , San Mateo Website : www.1253Shoal.com Easy to show by appointment after PEAD form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agent : Intero .
James Shin , DRE # 01358693 , 650-862-7332 , James @ jsregroupllc.com www.allaboutsiliconvalley.com Book an appointment to view this beautiful home with James at WWW.MEETINGWITHJAMES.COM

Enjoy the luxury of resort-style living every day in a rare waterfront home with a private boat dock and postcard views that is also within a short drive to several technology firms. You can have it all.
Located in San Mateo’s Mariner’s Island neighborhood, this home at 1253 Shoal Drive is in a prime setting off of the main road and offers almost 1,700 square feet of living space on two levels.
Drenched in natural light, this home is filled with updated finishes and features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.
Throw open two sets of French doors in the living room for a seamless flow to the expansive, two-level Trex deck with a contemporary stainless cable railing.
Entertain, relax and enjoy the cool breezes on the water and relish this unique and private sanctuary. Imagine kayaking in the morning, an afternoon paddleboard workout or taking a boat out for a sunset ride. Conveniently dock your canoes/kayaks as well in a covered portion.
Bamboo floors flow throughout the main level. The home offers a step-down living room with a fireplace and
a spacious kitchen with granite counters, slate tile backsplash, generous island, wood cabinetry, and stainless appliances, including a gas range. An adjacent dining area has a large picture window. An additional gathering space extends the living room or is ideal for a work-from-home setup.
The upper level is equally filled with natural light and features new engineered hardwood floors.
The front-facing master bedroom features a large closet and an updated bathroom with a stall shower, new fixtures, a vessel sink, and a mirror with built-in speakers. Two additional bedrooms enjoy views of the water.
They have sliding mirrored closet doors and share a full bathroom updated with a tub/shower with a subway tile surround, a vanity mirror and built-in speakers.
The main-level powder room features a stylish vessel sink.
You can’t beat this home’s location within a mile to the BridgePointe Shopping Center and conveniently close to coffee shops, restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and the Hillsdale Shopping Center that is about 3 miles away.
Resort-style life wouldn’t be complete without the luxury of a community pool, tennis and basketball courts, hot tub, fire pits, and barbecue area. Take a short walk to Mariners Island Park, where there is a baseball field and a children’s playground. And there’s more. The Mariners Point Golf Center, less than 1.5 miles away, offers a nine-hole, par-3 course along the water, 64 practice stalls to perfect your swing, and a driving range.
This home’s fabulous location also offers easy access to freeways. It is centrally located for drives into San Francisco, the heart of Silicon Valley, over the San Mateo Bridge and into Half Moon Bay.
San Francisco International Airport is about 8 miles away. The home is also near the top-rated Aragon High School.
Additional features include a two-car garage with a laundry hookup and additional parking off the main road. A new roof was installed in 2019, and generous closet space with access to extra storage is located on the main level.
Price: $1,695,000
Where: 1253 Shoal Drive, San Mateo
Website: www.1253Shoal.com
Easy to show by appointment after PEAD form sent to the listing agent.
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mercurynews--2020-10-15--Insight from Raiders’ assistants on Abram, Jacobs and more

Raiders players got the week off from the media Wednesday , with three assistant coaches lending some insight on a 3-2 start and what ’ s head .
Defensive backs coach Jim O ’ Neil , running backs coach Kirby Wilson and tight ends coach Frank Smith took some time to field some video teleconference questions on some of their key players : Bio : Former defensive coordinator with Cleveland Browns and 49ers .
Linebackers coach with Buffalo and New York Jets .
College coach at Eastern Michigan , Towson and Penn .
“ He ’ s better than advertised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team needed .
He ’ s exactly what this defense needed .
We wanted an alpha dog in the back end that was going to make the middle of the field a scary place and fly around and be a relentless player .
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John is one of those players who is truly all gas , no brakes .
It ’ s a lot easier to slow guys down than speed ’ em up .
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I know skill players on the ohter side of the field , they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know where he is.
” “ I think he ’ s taken a big jump and I think it started with the mindset that he came in to training camp with .
He put on some good weight .
I think he increased his lower body strenth and the game just slowed down for him a little bit .
Instead of going to the line and just playing , he ’ s going to the line with a plan and he ’ s executing his plan.
” Versatility and the use of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guys , if you ’ re not the bonafide No .
1 safety or the bonafide No .
1 corner or the bonafide No .
1 nickel then you ’ d better have some versatility if you want to stay around in this league .
Isaiah ’ s done a nice job .
We ’ ve worked with him some inside during camp and as we get going we face some of these real good pass-catching tight ends .
He ’ s a big body with length that can challenge guys at level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the man coverage stuff.
” Bio : A 22-year veteran who at various stops has coached Emmitt Smith , Adrian Peterson , Curtis Martin , Edgerrin James and Le ’ Veon Bell .
First year with Raiders was last season in Josh Jacobs ’ rookie year .
Was Jon Gruden ’ s running backs coach with Tampa Bay in 2002 and 2003 .
“ Marcus has really spent a lot of time with him just mentally preparing him , how to read defenses , understanding the front , how to have that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got your read and key and it goes from there .
But they ’ ve got a great dialogue going on .
I know Josh is extremely happy that they ’ re communicating .
I think it ’ s only going to improve as you move forward.
” “ We just had to figure out how do we implement him while at the same time giving our best football player most of the work .
And it took me a few weeks as a position coach to figure that out , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ converrsation with Booker and told him I ’ ve got to do a better job getting you more involved with the offense .
I think we ’ re on a really good pace right now to do that moving forward.
” Finishing off the Chiefs on the ground “ That ’ s always your ultimate goal , ending in victory .
During the time out there in the fourth quarter , Devontae and Jalen Richard went out to Josh in the middle of the field and said , ` It ’ s time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s your ball.
’ That ’ s what we did .
I know Alec ( Ingold ) takes great pride in being in there and being the lead blocker for Josh .
Josh takes pride in using his fullback .
Quite frankly , a lot of running backs don ’ t know how to run behind fullbacks .
The best is yet to come for those two.
” Bio : Ten-year veteran , spent eight years as tight ends coach with the Chicago Bears .
Spent five years with the New Orleans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in offensive line .
Blocked for Ben Roethlisberger as an offensive lineman at Miami of Ohio and was a graduate assistant coach after his senior year .
“ The great thing that Darren is able to extract from Jason is experience , vision , handling of situations .
He ’ s been a great sounding board in our morning meetings .
Things Darren ’ s doing , Jason may have been doing earlier in his career , or a situation arises , something as simple as recovery and player load .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Darren but the whole group.
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Daily testing and no exotic vacations • Raiders report card vs. Chiefs : Lots of ‘ A ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Arrowhead “ One game Foster ’ s playing a little but more , another maybe it goes the other way ( with Jason ) .
I don ’ t think it ’ s going to hold back his development or growth .
Your every day goal is personal development , being the best you can , whether you play 15 plays a game or 25 .
Overall , you have Darren in the room and Jason in the room , its going to bring out his best here in the future.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home in your office or guest bedroom and you ’ re doing meetings , you ’ re going , ` OK , how do I transfer this information ?
’ I ’ ve found through this whole thing the key would be coaching points , stuff that I had to simplify to get the message across would be the things I carry forward through all this .
”

Raiders players got the week off from the media, with three assistant coaches instead stepping in Wednesday to share some insight on a 3-2 start and what’s ahead.
Defensive backs coach Jim O’Neil, running backs coach Kirby Wilson and tight ends coach Frank Smith took some time to field some video teleconference questions on some of their key players:
A sampling of their responses:
Jim O’Neil
Bio: Former defensive coordinator with Cleveland Browns and 49ers. Linebackers coach with Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. College coach at Eastern Michigan, Towson and Penn.
The play of safety Johnathan Abram
“He’s better than advertised. He’s exactly what this team needed. He’s exactly what this defense needed. We wanted an alpha dog in the back end that was going to make the middle of the field a scary place and fly around and be a relentless player . . . John is one of those players who is truly all gas, no brakes. It’s a lot easier to slow guys down than speed ’em up . . . I know skill players on the other side of the field, they’re finding him pre-snap. Because they want to know where he is.”
Development of cornerback Trayvon Mullen
“I think he’s taken a big jump and I think it started with the mindset that he came in to training camp with. He put on some good weight. I think he increased his lower body strength and the game just slowed down for him a little bit. Instead of going to the line and just playing, he’s going to the line with a plan and he’s executing his plan.”
Versatility and the use of Isaiah Johnson at safety
“I tell the guys, if you’re not the bonafide No. 1 safety or the bonafide No. 1 corner or the bonafide No. 1 nickel then you’d better have some versatility if you want to stay around in this league. Isaiah’s done a nice job. We’ve worked with him some inside during camp and as we get going we face some of these real good pass-catching tight ends. He’s a big body with length that can challenge guys at level one, and he helps with some of the man coverage stuff.”
Kirby Wilson
Bio: A 22-year veteran who at various stops has coached Emmitt Smith, Adrian Peterson, Curtis Martin, Edgerrin James and Le’Veon Bell. First year with Raiders was last season in Josh Jacobs’ rookie year. Was Jon Gruden’s running backs coach with Tampa Bay in 2002 and 2003.
Jacobs friendship with Marcus Allen
“Marcus has really spent a lot of time with him just mentally preparing him, how to read defenses, understanding the front, how to have that recognition pre-snap and obviously the post-snap you’ve got your read and key and it goes from there. But they’ve got a great dialogue going on. I know Josh is extremely happy that they’re communicating. I think it’s only going to improve as you move forward.”
The addition of Devontae Booker
“We just had to figure out how do we implement him while at the same time giving our best football player most of the work. And it took me a few weeks as a position coach to figure that out, to be honest. I had a conversation with Booker and told him I’ve got to do a better job getting you more involved with the offense. I think we’re on a really good pace right now to do that moving forward.”
Finishing off the Chiefs on the ground
“That’s always your ultimate goal, ending in victory. During the time out there in the fourth quarter, Devontae and Jalen Richard went out to Josh in the middle of the field and said, ‘It’s time. Take us home now. It’s your ball.’ That’s what we did. I know Alec (Ingold) takes great pride in being in there and being the lead blocker for Josh. Josh takes pride in using his fullback. Quite frankly, a lot of running backs don’t know how to run behind fullbacks. The best is yet to come for those two.”
Frank Smith
Bio: Ten-year veteran, spent eight years as tight ends coach with the Chicago Bears. Spent five years with the New Orleans Saints as an offensive assistant, specializing in offensive line. Blocked for Ben Roethlisberger as an offensive lineman at Miami of Ohio and was a graduate assistant coach after his senior year.
Jason Witten’s influence on Darren Waller
“The great thing that Darren is able to extract from Jason is experience, vision, handling of situations. He’s been a great sounding board in our morning meetings. Things Darren’s doing, Jason may have been doing earlier in his career, or a situation arises, something as simple as recovery and player load. I think it’s not only beneficial for Darren but the whole group.”
The development of Foster Moreau
“One game Foster’s playing a little but more, another maybe it goes the other way (with Jason). I don’t think it’s going to hold back his development or growth. Your every day goal is personal development, being the best you can, whether you play 15 plays a game or 25. Overall, you have Darren in the room and Jason in the room, it’s going to bring out his best here in the future.”
Utilizing coaching techniques necessary during a pandemic
“When you’re sitting at home in your office or guest bedroom and you’re doing meetings, you’re going, ‘OK, how do I transfer this information?’ I’ve found through this whole thing the key would be coaching points, stuff that I had to simplify to get the message across would be the things I carry forward through all this.”


mercurynews--2020-10-15--‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ have a surprise for the Season 15 premiere

“ The Real Housewives of Orange County ” returned for its 15th season , and for the retrospective montage that opened the episode — drinks thrown in faces , vulgar insults launched hither and yon — all was as it should be in the Land of Housewives .
But then something strange happened .
The 100 proof spirits of Housewives Past like Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge vanish , leaving us with an episode in which everyone more or less behaved , and , by its conclusion , actually focused on a very a sobering topic .
OK , Housewife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when talking about her sex life to remind us that we aren ’ t watching PBS .
Kelly , as you might guess , is pleased with herself .
Nearly everyone else seems to be , too .
Shannon Storms Beador , now the Senior Wife on the show , is happy with her new beau John and just laughed when one of her teenage daughters made a rude suggestion about what might be tattooed on his posterior .
Emily Simpson and husband Shane went out to dinner for their 11th anniversary and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she asked for a bread basket this time .
Gina Kirschenheiter has gone classic sitcom , merging her three kids with her boyfriend ’ s three in a new Rancho Mission Viejo townhouse .
“ It ’ s definitely ‘ The Brady Bunch , ’ except I definitely need an Alice , ” she announces , though from the tidy home it looks like she ’ s got a housekeeper some of the time .
Only new Housewife Elizabeth Lyn Vargas and returnee Braunwyn Windham-Burke have more than a smidge of drama to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll head now .
Elizabeth , who laughs a lot and seems happy on the surface , actually has an issue or two she ’ s dealing with .
For one , she says her boyfriend Jimmy won ’ t sleep with her until her divorce is final .
“ I have been ( a woman with needs ) for three years !
” she announces to Kelly and Braunwyn moments after accidentally shooting Braunwyn in the face with a champagne bottle cork .
( “ It ’ s OK , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just had FaceTite so my face is numb.
” ) Elizabeth ’ s divorce , though , weighs on her much more .
She says she met “ billionaire businessman Bernt Bodal ” when her college-era cabaret group approached his table and sang “ Big Spender ” to him .
Through their courtship and early years of her marriage , she says it was all private jets and horseback rides , trips to the Bahamas and the occasional Scottish castle .
“ I grew up garbage-can poor , ” she says of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hillbillies , pulling up in a Pinto with accents and big buck teeth.
” But eventually , she says during one of several confessionals on the show , the relationship soured .
“ My marriage influenced how I walked , how I dressed , how I talked , how big my boobs were , ” Vargas says .
“ I just became the bobble-headed wife .
I was always going to be the arm-candy billionaire ’ s wife .
I could not stand it .
I ’ m kind of excited to reinvent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a similarly serious topic with enough foreshadowing to make it obvious where we ’ re headed .
She turns down Elizabeth ’ s champagne with the excuse she ’ s got to pick up the kids in a bit .
She passes on the wine she pours Shannon when her new neighbor stops by to see the new 8,000-square-foot three-story house — complete with a meditation room , a movie theater , a nightclub , and a pirate ship playhouse in the yard — that Braunwyn and husband Sean have bought for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shots for Kelly and Shannon — all three live in the same Newport Beach neighborhood now — to make peace after those two went at each other last season , but sticks to water herself .
Only when Emily comes over — poured a drink , none for Lady B — does she put words to what we know is going on .
Braunwyn ’ s realized her drinking has become a problem — the show runs a lowlight reel from last season of Braunwyn drinking up , stripping down , and getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the point .
She apologizes to Emily , who called her out last season for overdoing it .
Apparently , a trip to Miami to celebrate Kelly ’ s engagement to Fox News reporter Rick Leventhal was her rock bottom moment .
“ I didn ’ t stop drinking for four days ; every hour , because I would start to shake , I ’ d take a shot , ” Braunwyn tells Emily .
“ I ’ m honestly scared of who I am without it .
It ’ s much easier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crazy one.
” The episode ends with Braunwyn talking straight to the camera , saying she ’ s not sure whether this is divine intervention or not , but — “ – for the first time in my life I can say , ‘ My name is Braunwyn and I ’ m an alcoholic.
’ ” Heavy stuff , but good for her to take the first step .
Previews of the season ahead suggest it might not be easy .
They also suggest that the rest of the episodes will be more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and booze , sometimes all the same time .
“ Don ’ t you dare accuse me of something I did !
” Shannon shouts in one future scene , and with that , we know our Housewives are back .

“The Real Housewives of Orange County” returned for its 15th season, and for the retrospective montage that opened the episode — drinks thrown in faces, vulgar insults launched hither and yon — all was as it should be in the Land of Housewives.
But then something strange happened. The 100 proof spirits of Housewives Past like Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge vanish, leaving us with an episode in which everyone more or less behaved, and, by its conclusion, actually focused on a very a sobering topic.
OK, Housewife Kelly Dodd did reference a videogame gorilla when talking about her sex life to remind us that we aren’t watching PBS.
Kelly, as you might guess, is pleased with herself. Nearly everyone else seems to be, too.
Shannon Storms Beador, now the Senior Wife on the show, is happy with her new beau John and just laughed when one of her teenage daughters made a rude suggestion about what might be tattooed on his posterior.
Emily Simpson and husband Shane went out to dinner for their 11th anniversary and not a peep did he make when she asked for a bread basket this time.
Gina Kirschenheiter has gone classic sitcom, merging her three kids with her boyfriend’s three in a new Rancho Mission Viejo townhouse.
“It’s definitely ‘The Brady Bunch,’ except I definitely need an Alice,” she announces, though from the tidy home it looks like she’s got a housekeeper some of the time.
Only new Housewife Elizabeth Lyn Vargas and returnee Braunwyn Windham-Burke have more than a smidge of drama to share, so that’s where we’ll head now.
Elizabeth, who laughs a lot and seems happy on the surface, actually has an issue or two she’s dealing with. For one, she says her boyfriend Jimmy won’t sleep with her until her divorce is final.
“I have been (a woman with needs) for three years!” she announces to Kelly and Braunwyn moments after accidentally shooting Braunwyn in the face with a champagne bottle cork. (“It’s OK,” Braunwyn reassures her. “I just had FaceTite so my face is numb.”)
Elizabeth’s divorce, though, weighs on her much more. She says she met “billionaire businessman Bernt Bodal” when her college-era cabaret group approached his table and sang “Big Spender” to him. Through their courtship and early years of her marriage, she says it was all private jets and horseback rides, trips to the Bahamas and the occasional Scottish castle.
“I grew up garbage-can poor,” she says of her Ozarks childhood. “We were country hillbillies, pulling up in a Pinto with accents and big buck teeth.”
But eventually, she says during one of several confessionals on the show, the relationship soured.
“My marriage influenced how I walked, how I dressed, how I talked, how big my boobs were,” Vargas says. “I just became the bobble-headed wife. I was always going to be the arm-candy billionaire’s wife. I could not stand it. I’m kind of excited to reinvent myself.”
Braunwyn’s storyline tackles a similarly serious topic with enough foreshadowing to make it obvious where we’re headed.
She turns down Elizabeth’s champagne with the excuse she’s got to pick up the kids in a bit. She passes on the wine she pours Shannon when her new neighbor stops by to see the new 8,000-square-foot three-story house — complete with a meditation room, a movie theater, a nightclub, and a pirate ship playhouse in the yard — that Braunwyn and husband Sean have bought for their family of nine.
Braunwyn pours tequila shots for Kelly and Shannon — all three live in the same Newport Beach neighborhood now — to make peace after those two went at each other last season, but sticks to water herself.
Only when Emily comes over — poured a drink, none for Lady B — does she put words to what we know is going on. Braunwyn’s realized her drinking has become a problem — the show runs a lowlight reel from last season of Braunwyn drinking up, stripping down, and getting wild even for a Housewife to underscore the point.
She apologizes to Emily, who called her out last season for overdoing it. Apparently, a trip to Miami to celebrate Kelly’s engagement to Fox News reporter Rick Leventhal was her rock bottom moment.
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The episode ends with Braunwyn talking straight to the camera, saying she’s not sure whether this is divine intervention or not, but —
“– for the first time in my life I can say, ‘My name is Braunwyn and I’m an alcoholic.’”
Heavy stuff, but good for her to take the first step.
Previews of the season ahead suggest it might not be easy. They also suggest that the rest of the episodes will be more typically Housewife-y, with fights and tears and booze, sometimes all the same time.
“Don’t you dare accuse me of something I did!” Shannon shouts in one future scene, and with that, we know our Housewives are back.


mercurynews--2020-10-15--California man accused of lying about White supremacy membership on job application for national def

California man accused of lying about White supremacy membership on job application for national defense contractor

A Rolling Hills man who was accused of being a member of White supremacist groups and lying about it on a job application agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge on Wednesday , Oct. 14 , the U.S. Department of Justice said .
Decker Hayes Ramsay , 23 , was charged with making the false statements in April 2018 to try to obtain national security clearance and employment at a major national defense contractor , the Department of Justice said in a statement .
Ramsay , who federal officials said has connections to two hate groups , allegedly failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing .
He faces up to five years in prison if convicted .
Ramsay agreed to plead guilty to the felony charge , meaning he signed a plea agreement with prosecutors .
He has not pleaded guilty yet , which would come later in front of a judge , said Ciaran McEvoy , a Department of Justice spokesman .
The defense contractor that Ramsay applied to , which was not named , is a corporation that concentrates on weapons , military and commercial electronics , according to court documents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that he had never been a member of an organization “ that advocates or practices commission of acts of force or violence to discourage others from exercising their constitutional rights , ” the Department of Justice said .
After submitting the questionnaire — which states that a willfully false statement can lead to fines and imprisonment , or both — a background investigation found out about the groups , documents show .
Ramsay had ties to Vanguard America , a group that believes in “ White separatism , which is the idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all inferior , non-white races , ” such as creating an all-White community or “ removing non-Whites from their midst , ” court documents said .
He also had ties to Aryan Underground , a group that upholds Nazi ideology , documents show .
It was unclear when Ramsay was in the two groups , but Aryan Underground was created in 2017 , the Department of Justice said .

A Rolling Hills man who was accused of being a member of White supremacist groups and lying about it on a job application agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge on Wednesday, Oct. 14, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Decker Hayes Ramsay, 23, was charged with making the false statements in April 2018 to try to obtain national security clearance and employment at a major national defense contractor, the Department of Justice said in a statement. Ramsay, who federal officials said has connections to two hate groups, allegedly failed to disclose his past membership on an Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing.
He faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
Ramsay agreed to plead guilty to the felony charge, meaning he signed a plea agreement with prosecutors. He has not pleaded guilty yet, which would come later in front of a judge, said Ciaran McEvoy, a Department of Justice spokesman.
The defense contractor that Ramsay applied to, which was not named, is a corporation that concentrates on weapons, military and commercial electronics, according to court documents. On the electronic questionnaire, he said that he had never been a member of an organization “that advocates or practices commission of acts of force or violence to discourage others from exercising their constitutional rights,” the Department of Justice said.
After submitting the questionnaire — which states that a willfully false statement can lead to fines and imprisonment, or both — a background investigation found out about the groups, documents show.
Ramsay had ties to Vanguard America, a group that believes in “White separatism, which is the idea that White people should exist separately from all inferior, non-white races,” such as creating an all-White community or “removing non-Whites from their midst,” court documents said. He also had ties to Aryan Underground, a group that upholds Nazi ideology, documents show.
It was unclear when Ramsay was in the two groups, but Aryan Underground was created in 2017, the Department of Justice said.