mercurynews--2020-11-11--Details emerge in Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa’s arrest on DUI charges

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa blew out a tire on the grey Lexus he was driving in a collision with a curb that left the vehicle smoking when he was arrested on misdemeanor DUI charges in February , according to an affidavit filed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety .
La Russa was charged in late October by the Maricopa County Attorney ’ s Office after tests taken the night of his arrest showed his blood alcohol concentration was .095 — above the legal limit of .08 .
He has pleaded not guilty .
News of La @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And more details emerged on Tuesday .
An officer found La Russa standing next to his SUV , asked him what happened and then requested identification .
The officer said La Russa reached into his right back pocket , pulled out a large amount of cash and shuffled through his credit cards and California driver ’ s license multiple times , according to the affidavit .
The officer reported he could smell alcohol on La Russa , who had been at dinner with friends from the Los Angeles Angels , and took him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The affidavit said La Russa initially refused to provide a sample of his blood , urine or other bodily substance because he didn ’ t trust the tests .
Officers obtained two tubes of blood from him after a warrant was issued .
According to ESPN , which obtained a more detailed incident report , La Russa appeared incoherent at times and kept mentioning he is a Hall of Famer while expressing his mistrust of blood alcohol tests .
It said a breath test taken at the scene showed a blood alcohol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was placed into the back of a cruiser , La Russa flashed a ring and told an officer “ I ’ m a Hall of Famer baseball person.
” White Sox spokesman Scott Reifert said Monday the team was aware of the arrest when the 76-year-old La Russa was hired late last month .
The team had no further comment on Tuesday .
La Russa ’ s attorney , Lawrence Kazan , did not return messages seeking comment .
The 76-year-old La Russa is the oldest manager in the major leagues by five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is 71 .
La Russa is 2,728-2,365 with six pennants over 33 seasons with the White Sox , Oakland and St. Louis .
He was enshrined in Cooperstown in 2014 .
Only Hall of Famers Connie Mack ( 3,731 ) and John McGraw ( 2,763 ) have more victories .
La Russa and Sparky Anderson are the only managers to win the World Series in the American League and National League .
La Russa pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Florida in 2007 after police found him asleep inside his running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and smelling of alcohol .
“ I accept full responsibility for my conduct , and assure everyone that I have learned a very valuable lesson and that this will never occur again , ” La Russa said then .
La Russa was hired by Chicago in a surprise move after Rick Renteria was let go in what the team insisted was a mutual decision .
La Russa , who is friends with chairman Jerry Reinsdorf , started his managing career with the White Sox during the 1979 season .
The Hall of Famer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club since 2011 , when he led St. Louis past Texas in the World Series .
He also won championships with Oakland in 1989 and the Cardinals in 2006 .

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa blew out a tire on the grey Lexus he was driving in a collision with a curb that left the vehicle smoking when he was arrested on misdemeanor DUI charges in February, according to an affidavit filed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
La Russa was charged in late October by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office after tests taken the night of his arrest showed his blood alcohol concentration was .095 — above the legal limit of .08. He has pleaded not guilty.
News of La Russa’s arrest broke Monday. And more details emerged on Tuesday.
An officer found La Russa standing next to his SUV, asked him what happened and then requested identification. The officer said La Russa reached into his right back pocket, pulled out a large amount of cash and shuffled through his credit cards and California driver’s license multiple times, according to the affidavit.
The officer reported he could smell alcohol on La Russa, who had been at dinner with friends from the Los Angeles Angels, and took him into custody after a field sobriety test. The affidavit said La Russa initially refused to provide a sample of his blood, urine or other bodily substance because he didn’t trust the tests. Officers obtained two tubes of blood from him after a warrant was issued.
According to ESPN, which obtained a more detailed incident report, La Russa appeared incoherent at times and kept mentioning he is a Hall of Famer while expressing his mistrust of blood alcohol tests. It said a breath test taken at the scene showed a blood alcohol content of .090. And as he was placed into the back of a cruiser, La Russa flashed a ring and told an officer “I’m a Hall of Famer baseball person.”
White Sox spokesman Scott Reifert said Monday the team was aware of the arrest when the 76-year-old La Russa was hired late last month. The team had no further comment on Tuesday. La Russa’s attorney, Lawrence Kazan, did not return messages seeking comment.
The 76-year-old La Russa is the oldest manager in the major leagues by five years. Houston’s Dusty Baker is 71.
La Russa is 2,728-2,365 with six pennants over 33 seasons with the White Sox, Oakland and St. Louis. He was enshrined in Cooperstown in 2014.
Only Hall of Famers Connie Mack (3,731) and John McGraw (2,763) have more victories. La Russa and Sparky Anderson are the only managers to win the World Series in the American League and National League.
La Russa pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Florida in 2007 after police found him asleep inside his running sport utility vehicle at a stop light and smelling of alcohol.
“I accept full responsibility for my conduct, and assure everyone that I have learned a very valuable lesson and that this will never occur again,” La Russa said then.
La Russa was hired by Chicago in a surprise move after Rick Renteria was let go in what the team insisted was a mutual decision. La Russa, who is friends with chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, started his managing career with the White Sox during the 1979 season.
The Hall of Famer hasn’t managed a big league club since 2011, when he led St. Louis past Texas in the World Series. He also won championships with Oakland in 1989 and the Cardinals in 2006.


mercurynews--2020-11-11--Veterans Day 2020: Free restaurant meals, dining discounts for U.S. military, veterans

Many Bay Area restaurants will honor active and retired members of the U.S. military with a free entree , appetizer or other dining discount on Veterans Day , Wednesday , Nov. 11 .
In most cases , you must show a valid government/military ID when ordering or picking up your order ; some restaurants will accept photos or other proof .
Some offers apply to reservists , but it ’ s best to check first .
Acapulco : A free Three Item Combo of tacos , enchiladas or mix of flauta , tamale , chile relleno .
BJ ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to $ 14.95 value plus a free soft drink .
Valid for dine-in and takeout orders .
Use promo code VETERAN for curbside orders .
Black Angus : Veterans may purchase the All-American Steak Plate for $ 10.99 .
The promotion includes side dishes and coffee , tea , soda or milk .
Available for both restaurant dining and takeout ( order online ) .
Buffalo Wild Wings : Free “ Wings for Heroes ” — small order of traditional or boneless wings , plus free fries .
Valid for dine-in or takeout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a special menu that includes pastas , pizzas and salads , plus complimentary iced tea or soda .
Valid for dine-in or takeout .
Chevys : Get a free Three Item Combo with selections including tacos , enchiladas .
flautas , tamales .
Chili ’ s Grill & Bar : Free meal from a special menu that includes burgers , pasta , chicken , quesadillas .
Dine-in only .
Denny ’ s : Free “ Build Your Own Grand Slam ” from 5 a.m. to noon .
Dine-in only .
El Torito @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tacos , enchiladas or mix of flauta , tamale , chile relleno .
Famous Dave ’ s : Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side dish .
Valid on both dine-in and takeout orders .
If ordering online for takeout , enter the code VETERAN at checkout .
Golden Corral : This month , pick up a promotional card that ’ s valid for a free meal between now and May 31 .
Krispy Kreme : Free doughnut of your choice and free coffee .
Little Caesars : Free pepperoni pizza lunch combo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ p.m. In-store only .
Rock Bottom Brewery : Free entree from special menu that includes Kolsch-battered fish and chips , bacon BBQ burger , chicken stack or bacon and chicken mac and cheese .
Also , 25 cents of every beer sold Nov. 11 will be donated to a veterans charity .
Must dine onsite .
Romano ’ s Macaroni Grill : Receive a free Mom ’ s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti entree .
Available for dine-in or takeout .
Starbucks : Free tall hot brewed coffee .
Military spouses get this deal @ @

Many Bay Area restaurants will honor active and retired members of the U.S. military with a free entree, appetizer or other dining discount on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
In most cases, you must show a valid government/military ID when ordering or picking up your order; some restaurants will accept photos or other proof. Some offers apply to reservists, but it’s best to check first.
Here’s an alphabetical listing:
Acapulco: A free Three Item Combo of tacos, enchiladas or mix of flauta, tamale, chile relleno.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: Free entree up to $14.95 value plus a free soft drink. Valid for dine-in and takeout orders. Use promo code VETERAN for curbside orders.
Black Angus: Veterans may purchase the All-American Steak Plate for $10.99. The promotion includes side dishes and coffee, tea, soda or milk. Available for both restaurant dining and takeout (order online).
Buffalo Wild Wings: Free “Wings for Heroes” — small order of traditional or boneless wings, plus free fries. Valid for dine-in or takeout.
California Pizza Kitchen: Free meal from a special menu that includes pastas, pizzas and salads, plus complimentary iced tea or soda. Valid for dine-in or takeout.
Chevys: Get a free Three Item Combo with selections including tacos, enchiladas. flautas, tamales.
Chili’s Grill & Bar: Free meal from a special menu that includes burgers, pasta, chicken, quesadillas. Dine-in only.
Denny’s: Free “Build Your Own Grand Slam” from 5 a.m. to noon. Dine-in only.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich. In-store offer only.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Free doughnut of your choice.
El Torito: A free Three Item Combo of tacos, enchiladas or mix of flauta, tamale, chile relleno.
Famous Dave’s: Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side dish. Valid on both dine-in and takeout orders. If ordering online for takeout, enter the code VETERAN at checkout.
Golden Corral: This month, pick up a promotional card that’s valid for a free meal between now and May 31.
Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut of your choice and free coffee.
Little Caesars: Free pepperoni pizza lunch combo with soda from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In-store only.
Rock Bottom Brewery: Free entree from special menu that includes Kolsch-battered fish and chips, bacon BBQ burger, chicken stack or bacon and chicken mac and cheese. Also, 25 cents of every beer sold Nov. 11 will be donated to a veterans charity. Must dine onsite.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Receive a free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti entree. Available for dine-in or takeout.
Smashburger: Free Double Classic Smash burger at San Jose/Coleman location.
Starbucks: Free tall hot brewed coffee. Military spouses get this deal too.
Wienerschnitzel: Free chili dog, small fries and small Pepsi.
Yard House: Free appetizer.


mercurynews--2020-11-11--NYC man charged with threatening to kill celebrating Democrats

NEW YORK – A New York City man has been criminally charged with sending death threats on social media , in part because he was unhappy with Democrat Joe Biden being declared the winner of the presidential election , the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday .
Members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested Brian Maiorana , 54 , at his Staten Island home on Tuesday after he posted threats directed towards protesters , politicians and law enforcement .
At a late afternoon hearing , a federal judge in Brooklyn ordered Maiorana detained while his lawyer works on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to oppose .
The lawyer , federal public defender James Darrow , declined to comment after the hearing .
Prosecutors said Maiorana ’ s online threats began before the election , including when he said on Oct. 19 it had “ come to the point where pipe bombs need to be thrown into these mobs of potentially non violent violent protesters.
” The complaint said Maiorana posted on Nov. 5 that people claiming to be Democrats should be exterminated , and appeared to respond on Nov. 8 to celebrations of Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right thinking people need to hit the streets while these scumbags are celebrating and start blowing them away.
” Maiorana also appeared to refer that day to New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer , the Senate minority leader , by posting : “ As the Jew Senator from Jew York said nothing is off the table … We blow up the FBI building for real .
All the alphabet agencies assassination will become the new normal.
” At the hearing , Assistant U.S. Attorney Artie McConnell said Maiorana ’ s alleged threats were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citing weapons found at his home through a search warrant .
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He also said Maiorana , a registered sex offender in New York , was a flight risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of danger to the community .

By Jonathan Stempel | Reuters
NEW YORK – A New York City man has been criminally charged with sending death threats on social media, in part because he was unhappy with Democrat Joe Biden being declared the winner of the presidential election, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday.
Members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested Brian Maiorana, 54, at his Staten Island home on Tuesday after he posted threats directed towards protesters, politicians and law enforcement.
At a late afternoon hearing, a federal judge in Brooklyn ordered Maiorana detained while his lawyer works on a bail proposal, which the government plans to oppose.
The lawyer, federal public defender James Darrow, declined to comment after the hearing.
Prosecutors said Maiorana’s online threats began before the election, including when he said on Oct. 19 it had “come to the point where pipe bombs need to be thrown into these mobs of potentially non violent violent protesters.”
The complaint said Maiorana posted on Nov. 5 that people claiming to be Democrats should be exterminated, and appeared to respond on Nov. 8 to celebrations of Biden’s victory by posting: “All right thinking people need to hit the streets while these scumbags are celebrating and start blowing them away.”
Maiorana also appeared to refer that day to New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, by posting: “As the Jew Senator from Jew York said nothing is off the table … We blow up the FBI building for real. All the alphabet agencies assassination will become the new normal.”
At the hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Artie McConnell said Maiorana’s alleged threats were “not simply idle chatter,” citing weapons found at his home through a search warrant.
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He also said Maiorana, a registered sex offender in New York, was a flight risk and presented an “irremediable threat” of danger to the community.


mercurynews--2020-11-11--Home detention granted for Gilroy couple accused of forcing man into liquor-store servitude

SAN JOSE — A Gilroy couple charged with human trafficking on allegations they forced a man to live and work at their liquor store for free — and severely underpaid other migrant employees — have been granted house arrest with strict conditions while they mount their legal defense .
After their arraignment Tuesday , Balwinder and Amarjit Mann , 66 , were set to be released to their lavish 6,000-square foot home in the hills above Gilroy .
Under restrictions set by Judge Ronald Toff in a San Jose courtroom , the Manns will be subject to GPS monitoring and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from leaving Santa Clara County , with some allowances to leave home for medical and attorney appointments .
The Manns also surrendered their passports , and were required to post bond on $ 250,000 bail apiece ; their son-in-law told the court Tuesday he was prepared to post for them .
After they were charged and subsequently arrested over the weekend , their bail had been set at $ 1 million .
The Manns were charged with nine felonies encompassing human trafficking , witness intimidation , false imprisonment , at least $ 120,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They did not enter a plea Tuesday and were ordered back to court Jan. 19 .
According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney ’ s Office , one man whose experiences comprised the most serious charges “ worked 15 hour shifts , seven days a week , slept in a storage room , bathed in a mop bucket , and was never paid.
” This man is said to have flown from India to the United States in October 2019 expecting to travel the country with the Manns , but “ they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to work without pay or a key to leave the liquor store at night , ” prosecutors allege .
The defendants fell under criminal investigation in February when agents with the state department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted a decoy sting for underage alcohol sales at Gavilan Market , and a random inspection of M & M Liquors , both of which are located on Westwood Drive and owned by the Manns .
At the liquor store , agents suspected that a man who claimed to be an employee of the liquor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they confirmed after conducting surveillance on the business , according to an investigative report by ABC .
An ensuing investigation eventually joined by DA investigators and the San Jose Police Department identified three other employees for the Manns ’ businesses who said they routinely worked more than 12 hours a day and were unaware of minimum wage .
The ABC report states that Balwinder Mann told agents , “ well , let ’ s call him my nephew ” in response to questions about his claims the victims were family members or friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping out.
” Agents also allege that the man who lived in the liquor store was coerced into telling investigators that he was voluntarily working at the store and was given free room and board at the Manns ’ home .
This man , who eventually fled to a safehouse with the help of authorities , later stated in an affidavit that he was locked in the liquor store and was allowed to leave Gilroy just once , to worship at a Sikh temple in San Jose on New Year ’ s Day @

SAN JOSE — A Gilroy couple charged with human trafficking on allegations they forced a man to live and work at their liquor store for free — and severely underpaid other migrant employees — have been granted house arrest with strict conditions while they mount their legal defense.
After their arraignment Tuesday, Balwinder and Amarjit Mann, 66, were set to be released to their lavish 6,000-square foot home in the hills above Gilroy.
Under restrictions set by Judge Ronald Toff in a San Jose courtroom, the Manns will be subject to GPS monitoring and unannounced searches, and will be prohibited from leaving Santa Clara County, with some allowances to leave home for medical and attorney appointments.
The Manns also surrendered their passports, and were required to post bond on $250,000 bail apiece; their son-in-law told the court Tuesday he was prepared to post for them. After they were charged and subsequently arrested over the weekend, their bail had been set at $1 million.
The Manns were charged with nine felonies encompassing human trafficking, witness intimidation, false imprisonment, at least $120,000 worth of wage theft and conspiracy. They did not enter a plea Tuesday and were ordered back to court Jan. 19.
According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, one man whose experiences comprised the most serious charges “worked 15 hour shifts, seven days a week, slept in a storage room, bathed in a mop bucket, and was never paid.”
This man is said to have flown from India to the United States in October 2019 expecting to travel the country with the Manns, but “they took his money and passport and put him to work without pay or a key to leave the liquor store at night,” prosecutors allege.
The defendants fell under criminal investigation in February when agents with the state department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted a decoy sting for underage alcohol sales at Gavilan Market, and a random inspection of M&M Liquors, both of which are located on Westwood Drive and owned by the Manns.
At the liquor store, agents suspected that a man who claimed to be an employee of the liquor store was actually living there, which they confirmed after conducting surveillance on the business, according to an investigative report by ABC.
An ensuing investigation eventually joined by DA investigators and the San Jose Police Department identified three other employees for the Manns’ businesses who said they routinely worked more than 12 hours a day and were unaware of minimum wage.
The ABC report states that Balwinder Mann told agents, “well, let’s call him my nephew” in response to questions about his claims the victims were family members or friends, and that they were “just helping out.” Agents also allege that the man who lived in the liquor store was coerced into telling investigators that he was voluntarily working at the store and was given free room and board at the Manns’ home.
This man, who eventually fled to a safehouse with the help of authorities, later stated in an affidavit that he was locked in the liquor store and was allowed to leave Gilroy just once, to worship at a Sikh temple in San Jose on New Year’s Day.


mercurynews--2020-11-11--Suspect in deadly 2018 Toronto van attack enters plea

TORONTO – A Canadian man charged with killing 10 people and the attempted murder of 16 in a 2018 van attack in Toronto told a court he should not be held “ criminally responsible ” as the five-week trial kicked off on Tuesday .
Alek Minassian , 28 , rented a van and drove it onto the sidewalk along Yonge Street in North York , a suburb just north of Toronto , striking passersby .
He later told police detectives he was motivated by a desire to punish society for his perceived status as an “ incel ” – short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women would not have sex with him .
Minassian has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder .
He has not denied his role but told the court via Zoom that he was entering a plea of “ not criminally responsible ” on all counts .
“ On a warm spring afternoon… numerous pedestrians were out along Yonge Street enjoying the sun when their worlds were shattered by the actions of Mr. Minassian , ” prosecutor Joe Callaghan told the court .
“ Mr .
Minassian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill the 10 people who died , the murders were planned and deliberate , and that he in fact did cause the death of those people.
” Callaghan added that psychological and psychiatric experts will be called to present evidence .
The trial began with a reading of the agreed statement of facts – a chronological timeline of the events , including Minassian ’ s conversations with police detectives after he admitted his guilt .
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The trial is being livestreamed in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the public to attend , with social distancing and mask requirements in place .

By Moira Warburton | Reuters
TORONTO – A Canadian man charged with killing 10 people and the attempted murder of 16 in a 2018 van attack in Toronto told a court he should not be held “criminally responsible” as the five-week trial kicked off on Tuesday.
Alek Minassian, 28, rented a van and drove it onto the sidewalk along Yonge Street in North York, a suburb just north of Toronto, striking passersby. He later told police detectives he was motivated by a desire to punish society for his perceived status as an “incel” – short for involuntary celibate – because he believed women would not have sex with him.
Minassian has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder. He has not denied his role but told the court via Zoom that he was entering a plea of “not criminally responsible” on all counts.
“On a warm spring afternoon… numerous pedestrians were out along Yonge Street enjoying the sun when their worlds were shattered by the actions of Mr. Minassian,” prosecutor Joe Callaghan told the court. “Mr. Minassian will be admitting that he intended to kill the 10 people who died, the murders were planned and deliberate, and that he in fact did cause the death of those people.”
Callaghan added that psychological and psychiatric experts will be called to present evidence.
The trial began with a reading of the agreed statement of facts – a chronological timeline of the events, including Minassian’s conversations with police detectives after he admitted his guilt.


mercurynews--2020-11-11--COVID: US surpasses 1 million cases in November

NEW YORK — The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November , with more than 100,000 infections each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing .
The 1 million milestone came as governors across the nation are making increasingly desperate pleas with the public to take the fight against the virus more seriously .
The Wisconsin governor planned to take the unusual step of delivering a live address to the state Tuesday , urging unity and cooperation to fight COVID-19 .
Minnesota ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 10 p.m. , and Iowa ’ s governor said she will require masks at indoor gatherings of 25 or more people , inching toward more stringent measures after months of holding out .
The alarming wave of cases across the U.S. looks bigger and is more widespread than the surges that happened in the spring , mainly in the Northeast , and then in the summer , primarily in the Sun Belt .
But experts say there are also reasons to think the nation is better able to deal with the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re definitely in a better place ” when it comes to improved medical tools and knowledge , said William Hanage , a Harvard University infectious-disease researcher .
Newly confirmed infections in the U.S. are running at all-time highs of well over 100,000 per day , pushing the running total to more than 10 million and eclipsing 1 million since Halloween .
Several states posted records Tuesday , including more than 12,000 new cases in Illinois , 7,000 in Wisconsin and 6,500 in Ohio .
Deaths — a lagging indicator , since it takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die — are climbing again , reaching an average of more than 930 a day .
Hospitals are getting slammed .
And unlike the earlier outbreaks , this one is not confined to a region or two .
Cases are on the rise in 49 states .
“ The virus is spreading in a largely uncontrolled fashion across the vast majority of the country , ” said Dr. William Schaffner , an infectious-disease expert at Vanderbilt University .
While deaths are still well below the U.S. peak of about 2,200 per day back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation ’ s overall toll will hit about 400,000 by Feb. 1 , up from about 240,000 now .
But there is also some good news .
Doctors now better know how to treat severe cases , meaning higher percentages of the COVID-19 patients who go into intensive care units are coming out alive .
Patients have the benefit of new treatments , namely remdesivir , the steroid dexamethasone and an antibody drug that won emergency-use approval from the Food and Drug Administration on Monday .
Also , testing is more widely available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be on the horizon , perhaps around the end of the year , with Pfizer this week reporting early results showing that its experimental shots are a surprising 90 % effective at preventing the disease .
And there ’ s a change pending in the White House , with President-elect Joe Biden vowing to rely on a highly respected set of medical advisers and carry out a detailed coronavirus plan that experts say includes the kind of measures that will be necessary to bring the surge under control .
Biden pledged during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , make testing free and widely available , hire thousands of health workers to undertake contact-tracing , and instruct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide clear , expert advice .
“ We are already seeing encouraging signs from President-elect Biden with regard to his handling of COVID-19 , ” said Dr. Kelly Henning , a veteran epidemiologist who heads the Bloomberg Philanthropies ’ public health programs .
“ I am relieved to see he ’ s already put some of the smartest scientific minds on his new coronavirus task force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try and get the pandemic under control as quickly as possible.
” While the first surge in the Northeast caught many Americans unprepared and cut an especially deadly swath through nursing homes , the second crest along the nation ’ s Southern and Western rim was attributed mostly to heedless behavior , particularly among young adults over Memorial Day and July Fourth , and hot weather that sent people indoors , where the virus spreads more easily .
The fall surge similarly has been blamed largely on cold weather driving people inside and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stoked by President Donald Trump and other politicians .
Even in parts of the country that have been through coronavirus surges before , “ you see people breaking out of it ” and letting their guard down , Schaffner said .
“ There really is COVID fatigue that is blending into COVID annoyance , ” he said .
The short-term outlook is grim , with colder weather and Thanksgiving , Christmas and New Year ’ s ahead .
Generations of family members gathering indoors for meals for extended periods “ is not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Other factors could contribute to the spread of the virus in the coming weeks : Last weekend saw big street celebrations and protests over the election .
On Saturday night , an upset victory by Notre Dame ’ s football team sent thousands of students swarming onto the field , many without masks .
Meanwhile , the next two months will see a lame-duck Congress and a president who might be even less inclined than before to enact disease-control measures .
Those voted out of office or no longer worried about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ are not going to be motivated to do a fantastic job , ” Hanage said .
Experts are increasingly alarmed about the virus ’ s resurgence in places like Massachusetts , which has seen a dramatic rise in cases since Labor Day , blamed largely on young people socializing .
Republican Gov .
Charlie Baker is warning that the health care system could become overwhelmed this winter , and he recently ordered restaurants to stop table service , required many businesses to close by 9:30 p.m. , and instructed residents to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a.m. Brooke Nichols , a professor and infectious-disease mathematical modeler at Boston University School of Public Health , said the governor ’ s actions don ’ t go far enough .
“ Right now because of the exponential growth , throw the kitchen sink at this , and then you can do it for not as long , ” Nichols said .
Meanwhile , political leaders in a number of newer coronavirus hot spots are doing less .
In hard-hit South Dakota , Gov .
Kristi Noem has made it clear she will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voiced doubt in health experts who say face coverings prevent infections from spreading .
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Gov .
Doug Burgum has pleaded with people to do so , and praised local towns and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has avoided requiring masks himself .
Both Noem and Burgum are Republicans and have taken positions in line with those of the president .
“ It would be simplistic to say it ’ s a Red-vs.-a-Blue experience , but it does kind of go along party lines of whether people took it seriously , tried to prevent it and took painful measures , versus those who said , ‘ Let it rip , ' ” said Dr. Howard Markel , a public health historian at the University of Michigan .
Associated Press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this report .

By Mike Stobbe | Associated Press
NEW YORK — The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November, with more than 100,000 infections each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing.
The 1 million milestone came as governors across the nation are making increasingly desperate pleas with the public to take the fight against the virus more seriously. The Wisconsin governor planned to take the unusual step of delivering a live address to the state Tuesday, urging unity and cooperation to fight COVID-19.
Minnesota’s governor ordered bars and restaurants to close at 10 p.m., and Iowa’s governor said she will require masks at indoor gatherings of 25 or more people, inching toward more stringent measures after months of holding out.
The alarming wave of cases across the U.S. looks bigger and is more widespread than the surges that happened in the spring, mainly in the Northeast, and then in the summer, primarily in the Sun Belt. But experts say there are also reasons to think the nation is better able to deal with the virus this time around.
“We’re definitely in a better place” when it comes to improved medical tools and knowledge, said William Hanage, a Harvard University infectious-disease researcher.
Newly confirmed infections in the U.S. are running at all-time highs of well over 100,000 per day, pushing the running total to more than 10 million and eclipsing 1 million since Halloween.
Several states posted records Tuesday, including more than 12,000 new cases in Illinois, 7,000 in Wisconsin and 6,500 in Ohio.
Deaths — a lagging indicator, since it takes time for people to get sick and die — are climbing again, reaching an average of more than 930 a day.
Hospitals are getting slammed. And unlike the earlier outbreaks, this one is not confined to a region or two. Cases are on the rise in 49 states.
“The virus is spreading in a largely uncontrolled fashion across the vast majority of the country,” said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious-disease expert at Vanderbilt University.
While deaths are still well below the U.S. peak of about 2,200 per day back in April, some researchers estimate the nation’s overall toll will hit about 400,000 by Feb. 1, up from about 240,000 now.
But there is also some good news.
Doctors now better know how to treat severe cases, meaning higher percentages of the COVID-19 patients who go into intensive care units are coming out alive. Patients have the benefit of new treatments, namely remdesivir, the steroid dexamethasone and an antibody drug that won emergency-use approval from the Food and Drug Administration on Monday. Also, testing is more widely available.
In addition, a vaccine appears to be on the horizon, perhaps around the end of the year, with Pfizer this week reporting early results showing that its experimental shots are a surprising 90% effective at preventing the disease.
And there’s a change pending in the White House, with President-elect Joe Biden vowing to rely on a highly respected set of medical advisers and carry out a detailed coronavirus plan that experts say includes the kind of measures that will be necessary to bring the surge under control.
Biden pledged during the campaign to be guided by science, make testing free and widely available, hire thousands of health workers to undertake contact-tracing, and instruct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide clear, expert advice.
“We are already seeing encouraging signs from President-elect Biden with regard to his handling of COVID-19,” said Dr. Kelly Henning, a veteran epidemiologist who heads the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ public health programs.
“I am relieved to see he’s already put some of the smartest scientific minds on his new coronavirus task force and that they are acting urgently to try and get the pandemic under control as quickly as possible.”
While the first surge in the Northeast caught many Americans unprepared and cut an especially deadly swath through nursing homes, the second crest along the nation’s Southern and Western rim was attributed mostly to heedless behavior, particularly among young adults over Memorial Day and July Fourth, and hot weather that sent people indoors, where the virus spreads more easily.
The fall surge similarly has been blamed largely on cold weather driving people inside and disdain for masks and social distancing, stoked by President Donald Trump and other politicians.
Even in parts of the country that have been through coronavirus surges before, “you see people breaking out of it” and letting their guard down, Schaffner said.
“There really is COVID fatigue that is blending into COVID annoyance,” he said.
The short-term outlook is grim, with colder weather and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s ahead. Generations of family members gathering indoors for meals for extended periods “is not a recipe for anything good,” Hanage said.
Other factors could contribute to the spread of the virus in the coming weeks: Last weekend saw big street celebrations and protests over the election. On Saturday night, an upset victory by Notre Dame’s football team sent thousands of students swarming onto the field, many without masks.
Meanwhile, the next two months will see a lame-duck Congress and a president who might be even less inclined than before to enact disease-control measures. Those voted out of office or no longer worried about reelection for at least two more years, “are not going to be motivated to do a fantastic job,” Hanage said.
Experts are increasingly alarmed about the virus’s resurgence in places like Massachusetts, which has seen a dramatic rise in cases since Labor Day, blamed largely on young people socializing.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker is warning that the health care system could become overwhelmed this winter, and he recently ordered restaurants to stop table service, required many businesses to close by 9:30 p.m., and instructed residents to stay home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Brooke Nichols, a professor and infectious-disease mathematical modeler at Boston University School of Public Health, said the governor’s actions don’t go far enough.
“Right now because of the exponential growth, throw the kitchen sink at this, and then you can do it for not as long,” Nichols said.
Meanwhile, political leaders in a number of newer coronavirus hot spots are doing less. In hard-hit South Dakota, Gov. Kristi Noem has made it clear she will not institute a mask requirement and has voiced doubt in health experts who say face coverings prevent infections from spreading.
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Both Noem and Burgum are Republicans and have taken positions in line with those of the president.
“It would be simplistic to say it’s a Red-vs.-a-Blue experience, but it does kind of go along party lines of whether people took it seriously, tried to prevent it and took painful measures, versus those who said, ‘Let it rip,'” said Dr. Howard Markel, a public health historian at the University of Michigan.
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mercurynews--2020-11-11--LA coroner orders inquest in police shooting death of 18-year-old — the first in 3 decades

The shooting death of 18-year-old Andres Guardado , who was killed after running away from sheriff ’ s deputies at an auto body shop , will be investigated in an official inquest — the first in Los Angeles in more than 30 years .
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner called for the inquest “ in the interest of public transparency ” after questions arose about deputies ’ use of force and an autopsy confirmed Guardado had been shot five times in the back .
The judicial investigation into the June 2020 incident will be overseen by retired Court of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working as an informal security guard at an auto body shop on the day of the shooting , which came amid weeks of demonstrations over the death of George Floyd .
Los Angeles County sheriff ’ s deputies pursued Guardado after he “ produced a handgun , ” looked toward the deputies and ran out the shop ’ s front door , said Capt .
Kent Wegener of the LASD Homicide Bureau .
The Medical Examiner-Coroner will subpoena witnesses and relevant documents to present at the inquest , which begins on Nov. 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related to the circumstances , cause and manner of death , according to a news release .
“ The Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner is committed to transparency and providing the residents of Los Angeles County an independent assessment of its findings in this case , ” said Dr. Jonathan Lucas , L.A. County ’ s Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner .
When conducting the initial investigation into the fatal shooting , the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department requested a security hold be placed on the case , which kept the autopsy report and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In an unusual move , Dr. Lucas opted to remove the security hold and make Guardado ’ s autopsy results public in July .
The Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department has not commented on the inquest .
L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told CNN in June that releasing the autopsy results would taint witness testimony .
Guardado ’ s family has been demanding transparency in his death , said Adam Shea , an attorney for the family , at a news conference at the time .
“ I want to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other mother .
My son wanted to be a doctor .
He wanted to take care of me .
Who ’ s going to take care of me now ?
” Guardado ’ s mother , Elisa , said in tears , speaking through a translator at the time .

The shooting death of 18-year-old Andres Guardado, who was killed after running away from sheriff’s deputies at an auto body shop, will be investigated in an official inquest — the first in Los Angeles in more than 30 years.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner called for the inquest “in the interest of public transparency” after questions arose about deputies’ use of force and an autopsy confirmed Guardado had been shot five times in the back. The judicial investigation into the June 2020 incident will be overseen by retired Court of Appeals Justice Candace Cooper.
Guardado was working as an informal security guard at an auto body shop on the day of the shooting, which came amid weeks of demonstrations over the death of George Floyd. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies pursued Guardado after he “produced a handgun,” looked toward the deputies and ran out the shop’s front door, said Capt. Kent Wegener of the LASD Homicide Bureau.
The Medical Examiner-Coroner will subpoena witnesses and relevant documents to present at the inquest, which begins on Nov. 30. Justice Cooper will then make findings related to the circumstances, cause and manner of death, according to a news release.
“The Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner is committed to transparency and providing the residents of Los Angeles County an independent assessment of its findings in this case,” said Dr. Jonathan Lucas, L.A. County’s Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner.
When conducting the initial investigation into the fatal shooting, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department requested a security hold be placed on the case, which kept the autopsy report and cause of death from being released. In an unusual move, Dr. Lucas opted to remove the security hold and make Guardado’s autopsy results public in July.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has not commented on the inquest.
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Guardado’s family has been demanding transparency in his death, said Adam Shea, an attorney for the family, at a news conference at the time.
“I want to make sure this doesn’t happen to any other mother. My son wanted to be a doctor. He wanted to take care of me. Who’s going to take care of me now?” Guardado’s mother, Elisa, said in tears, speaking through a translator at the time.
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mercurynews--2020-11-11--Chipotle doesn’t want you to eat at its newest restaurant

Roughly half of Chipotle ’ s sales were completed on its app or website last quarter , so it ’ s opening a first-of-its-kind restaurant to reflect that .
On Saturday , the chain is opening its first-ever “ digital-only ” restaurant in Highland Falls , New York , near the West Point military academy .
Unlike the traditional format , the dining room is gone and employees can ’ t take orders .
Rather , customers can order pick-up or delivery only though its app , website or third-party apps like Uber Eats .
The new design aims to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitchen views of a traditional Chipotle ” with an open-facing kitchen .
But the focal point will be shelves to fit more completed orders .
There ’ s also a small bench for people to wait and there ’ s a separate entrance for catering orders .
“ With digital sales tripling year over year last quarter , consumers are demanding more digital access than ever before so we ’ re constantly exploring new ways to enhance the experience for our guests , ” said Curt Garner , Chipotle ’ s chief technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The burrito chain chose this upstate New York location for its first because of its “ captive ” nearby consumer base of cadets that have demanded Chipotle , but don ’ t have access to one nearby .
The new design is two pronged for the company .
It ’ s much smaller than a traditional restaurant , so the design can cheaply fit in more urban areas where real estate is pricier .
Starbucks rolled out a similar concept last year in New York City .
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It also keeps employees safer without the need for face-to-face contact during the ordering process .
The design is also adjusting to a new reality for Chipotle .
The company forecasts that digital sales could exceed $ 2.5 billion by the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to last year .
Online orders have risen sharply at other restaurants as people are preferring to limit their contact with others .

By Jordan Valinsky | CNN Business
Roughly half of Chipotle’s sales were completed on its app or website last quarter, so it’s opening a first-of-its-kind restaurant to reflect that.
On Saturday, the chain is opening its first-ever “digital-only” restaurant in Highland Falls, New York, near the West Point military academy. Unlike the traditional format, the dining room is gone and employees can’t take orders. Rather, customers can order pick-up or delivery only though its app, website or third-party apps like Uber Eats.
The new design aims to capture the “sounds, smells and kitchen views of a traditional Chipotle” with an open-facing kitchen. But the focal point will be shelves to fit more completed orders. There’s also a small bench for people to wait and there’s a separate entrance for catering orders.
“With digital sales tripling year over year last quarter, consumers are demanding more digital access than ever before so we’re constantly exploring new ways to enhance the experience for our guests,” said Curt Garner, Chipotle’s chief technology officer, said in a statement.
The burrito chain chose this upstate New York location for its first because of its “captive” nearby consumer base of cadets that have demanded Chipotle, but don’t have access to one nearby.
The new design is two pronged for the company. It’s much smaller than a traditional restaurant, so the design can cheaply fit in more urban areas where real estate is pricier. Starbucks rolled out a similar concept last year in New York City.
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The design is also adjusting to a new reality for Chipotle. The company forecasts that digital sales could exceed $2.5 billion by the end of the year, more than double compared to last year. Online orders have risen sharply at other restaurants as people are preferring to limit their contact with others.
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mercurynews--2020-11-11--Coronavirus map: Here’s what tier each California county is on as of Nov. 10

Ten of California ’ s 58 counties changed tiers on Tuesday , Nov. 10 , according to the weekly update to the state ’ s four-tier coronavirus tracking system .
There are now six counties categorized in the least restrictive yellow tier .
That is down from nine that were listed as yellow last week .
Three counties –San Diego , Sacramento and Shasta – regressed from red to the most restrictive purple tier .
The state has 12 counties now in the the purple tier .
Counties are assigned to a tier based on metrics showing the speed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borders , and each week – typically on Tuesdays –the state updates their status .
At a minimum , counties have to remain in a tier for three weeks before they can progress on , and they have to meet the next tier ’ s criteria for at least two consecutive weeks before making a move .
They can also backtrack if their performance on the metrics reverses course .
A list of what businesses are impacted by each tier is included below .
Note : The state recently added a new metric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a population of greater than 106,000 , the county must : Ensure that the test positivity rates in its most disadvantaged neighborhoods – the Healthy Places Index census tracts are used for that – do not significantly lag behind its overall county test positivity rate .
There are additional conditions listed on the state ’ s site .
Here is the current metrics for each county , where they are now and where they were last week .
How different are the tiers ?
Purple is the most restrictive , especially for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purple ) tier aren ’ t permitted to reopen for in-person instruction unless they receive a waiver from local health departments for TK-6 grades .
Schools can reopen for in-person instruction once their county has been in the red tier for at least two weeks .
If a county regresses back to the purple tier , schools won ’ t be forced to close again , but any that hadn ’ t open would be prevented from opening until the county clocks at least two weeks in the red tier .

Ten of California’s 58 counties changed tiers on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to the weekly update to the state’s four-tier coronavirus tracking system.
There are now six counties categorized in the least restrictive yellow tier. That is down from nine that were listed as yellow last week.
Three counties –San Diego, Sacramento and Shasta – regressed from red to the most restrictive purple tier. The state has 12 counties now in the the purple tier.
Counties are assigned to a tier based on metrics showing the speed and the spread of the virus in their borders, and each week – typically on Tuesdays –the state updates their status.
At a minimum, counties have to remain in a tier for three weeks before they can progress on, and they have to meet the next tier’s criteria for at least two consecutive weeks before making a move.
They can also backtrack if their performance on the metrics reverses course.
A list of what businesses are impacted by each tier is included below.
Note: The state recently added a new metric called health equity. For a county with a population of greater than 106,000, the county must: Ensure that the test positivity rates in its most disadvantaged neighborhoods – the Healthy Places Index census tracts are used for that – do not significantly lag behind its overall county test positivity rate. There are additional conditions listed on the state’s site.
Here is the current metrics for each county, where they are now and where they were last week.
State metrics:
How different are the tiers?
Purple is the most restrictive, especially for education. Schools in the Widespread (purple) tier aren’t permitted to reopen for in-person instruction unless they receive a waiver from local health departments for TK-6 grades. Schools can reopen for in-person instruction once their county has been in the red tier for at least two weeks. If a county regresses back to the purple tier, schools won’t be forced to close again, but any that hadn’t open would be prevented from opening until the county clocks at least two weeks in the red tier.
Source: California Department of Finance


mercurynews--2020-11-11--Sponsored: One of a Kind: 1906 home boasts charm, spacious rooms, lovely light, big windows, rustic

Sponsored: One of a Kind: 1906 home boasts charm, spacious rooms, lovely light, big windows, rustic paths and a magical pool area

You wouldn ’ t expect an estate of this magnificence to be located south of Lafayette ’ s Mount Diablo Boulevard among the charming cottages , Craftsman bungalows and within walking distance to downtown Lafayette .
Seeing the 2.35-acre level property come into view at the end of a long driveway makes quite an impression and a lovely surprise .
Do properties like this still exist in the exclusive East Bay community ?
They do , but probably not for long .
Truly a private and level parkland with sprawling lawns , overflowing garden beds and lush foliage nestled among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3477 Monroe Ave. is uniquely bordered by Las Trampas Creek on three sides with direct access to the Lafayette-Moraga Trail .
A long picturesque driveway navigates over a bridge , creating a romantic entry into this enticing home built in 1906 by a UC Berkeley professor desiring a summer retreat .
( He apparently hopped on the train that ran on the track behind the house to commute via the Sacramento Northern Railroad . )
The more than 3,350 square feet of living space has since been remodeled with restraint , thankfully retaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decks respectfully built around the trunks of massive oak trees .
There are pinewood floors , stained glass imported from France , leaded glass window and Douglas fir ceiling beams .
There are four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms in the main home plus a one-bedroom , one-bathroom 600-square-foot casita that was recently renovated .
A large living room and adjacent bonus room with an en suite bathroom and separate entry offer an abundance of space to gather .
Glass French doors open to the enchanting dining room featuring floor-to-ceiling walls of windows on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trees and creek wrap around this unique dining venue that also features a trio of skylights .
The kitchen features a commercial-grade range , view windows and a walk-through pantry built around the trunk of an oak tree .
There is also convenient access to the back deck .
The adjacent informal dining room features a wall of built-in cabinetry and a front-facing garden view .
A wood-burning fireplace anchors the generous-size family room that also features an exposed beam ceiling and a built-in seat in front of a leaded-glass window .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dedicated to a romantic master suite designed with a vaulted exposed beam ceiling , curved leaded-glass windows , a walk-through bathroom to the walk-in closet with custom built-ins , and a private deck with a breathtaking view of the pool and the gardens .
Three additional bedrooms , one bathroom and the laundry room are located off the family room .
Each bedroom has a closet with cedar floors , garden views and crown molding .
One has a built-in workstation .
This wing has a private entry .
The park-style grounds include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , gazebo , solar-heated and completely fenced pool , viewing deck , and meandering paver walkways .
Also on the property are vintage pool and orchid houses , which offer endless possibilities to restore to their grandeur or redesign into studio workshops , entertainment venues , or the ideal work-from-home office .
An additional workshop attached to the home would make a perfect wine-tasting room and cellar .
Walk to downtown or hop on the Lafayette-Moraga Trail from this ideal location .
This property is close to BART , freeway access , top-rated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ districts , and steps from Lafayette Elementary and Stanley Intermediate .
Vital Stats What : Magnificent vintage estate property and compound bordered by Las Trampas Creek on three sides and walking distance to downtown .
Size : Approximately 3,351 square feet in the main house plus a 600-plus-square-foot casita/ADU on approximately 2.35 acres .
Bedrooms : four in the main house ; one in the casita Bathrooms : three-and-a-half in the main house ; one in the casita Features : Pinewood floors , Douglas fir beams , imported stained glass , eat-in kitchen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , upper level dedicated to the master suite , leaded-glass windows , solar-heated pool , viewing deck , rose garden , extensive gardens , vintage orchid greenhouse and pool house offer endless possibilities , four-car carport , workshop , decks , updated water heater , dual furnaces .
Price : $ 3,250,000 Listing agent : Brian Rochford , Rochford Real Estate Co , DRE # 01470068 , 925-285-0439 , brian @ tom-rochford.com , http : //luxuryhomesoflamorinda.com/ Visit : www.3477Monroe.com

You wouldn’t expect an estate of this magnificence to be located south of Lafayette’s Mount Diablo Boulevard among the charming cottages, Craftsman bungalows and within walking distance to downtown Lafayette.
Seeing the 2.35-acre level property come into view at the end of a long driveway makes quite an impression and a lovely surprise. Do properties like this still exist in the exclusive East Bay community?
They do, but probably not for long.
Truly a private and level parkland with sprawling lawns, overflowing garden beds and lush foliage nestled among towering oak trees, this property at 3477 Monroe Ave. is uniquely bordered by Las Trampas Creek on three sides with direct access to the Lafayette-Moraga Trail.
A long picturesque driveway navigates over a bridge, creating a romantic entry into this enticing home built in 1906 by a UC Berkeley professor desiring a summer retreat. (He apparently hopped on the train that ran on the track behind the house to commute via the Sacramento Northern Railroad.) The more than 3,350 square feet of living space has since been remodeled with restraint, thankfully retaining its unique qualities and features that include decks respectfully built around the trunks of massive oak trees. There are pinewood floors, stained glass imported from France, leaded glass window and Douglas fir ceiling beams.
There are four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms in the main home plus a one-bedroom, one-bathroom 600-square-foot casita that was recently renovated.
A large living room and adjacent bonus room with an en suite bathroom and separate entry offer an abundance of space to gather.
Glass French doors open to the enchanting dining room featuring floor-to-ceiling walls of windows on three sides. Views of the oak trees and creek wrap around this unique dining venue that also features a trio of skylights.
The kitchen features a commercial-grade range, view windows and a walk-through pantry built around the trunk of an oak tree. There is also convenient access to the back deck. The adjacent informal dining room features a wall of built-in cabinetry and a front-facing garden view.
A wood-burning fireplace anchors the generous-size family room that also features an exposed beam ceiling and a built-in seat in front of a leaded-glass window.
The main home’s upper floor is dedicated to a romantic master suite designed with a vaulted exposed beam ceiling, curved leaded-glass windows, a walk-through bathroom to the walk-in closet with custom built-ins, and a private deck with a breathtaking view of the pool and the gardens.
Three additional bedrooms, one bathroom and the laundry room are located off the family room. Each bedroom has a closet with cedar floors, garden views and crown molding. One has a built-in workstation. This wing has a private entry.
The park-style grounds include the sprawling lawn, a rose garden, gazebo, solar-heated and completely fenced pool, viewing deck, and meandering paver walkways.
Also on the property are vintage pool and orchid houses, which offer endless possibilities to restore to their grandeur or redesign into studio workshops, entertainment venues, or the ideal work-from-home office. An additional workshop attached to the home would make a perfect wine-tasting room and cellar.
Walk to downtown or hop on the Lafayette-Moraga Trail from this ideal location. This property is close to BART, freeway access, top-rated schools in the Acalanes and Lafayette school districts, and steps from Lafayette Elementary and Stanley Intermediate.
Vital Stats
What: Magnificent vintage estate property and compound bordered by Las Trampas Creek on three sides and walking distance to downtown.
Size: Approximately 3,351 square feet in the main house plus a 600-plus-square-foot casita/ADU on approximately 2.35 acres.
Bedrooms: four in the main house; one in the casita
Bathrooms: three-and-a-half in the main house; one in the casita
Features: Pinewood floors, Douglas fir beams, imported stained glass, eat-in kitchen, atrium-style dining room, game room, upper level dedicated to the master suite, leaded-glass windows, solar-heated pool, viewing deck, rose garden, extensive gardens, vintage orchid greenhouse and pool house offer endless possibilities, four-car carport, workshop, decks, updated water heater, dual furnaces.
Price: $3,250,000
Listing agent: Brian Rochford, Rochford Real Estate Co, DRE# 01470068, 925-285-0439, brian@tom-rochford.com, http://luxuryhomesoflamorinda.com/
Visit: www.3477Monroe.com


mercurynews--2020-11-11--Makeup fans: Ulta is coming to Target in mini stores

Target inked a deal with Ulta Beauty Inc. to add miniature “ shop-in-shop ” versions of the makeup store to its aisles beginning next year .
Ulta products will initially be available in over 100 Target locations , with a plan to add hundreds more , the retailers said in a statement .
The pop-ups will take up about 1,000 square feet of space and will be located next to Target ’ s existing beauty section .
The financial details of the partnership were not disclosed .
Ulta shares jumped as much as 7.2 % Tuesday in New York , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % .
The partnership gives Ulta “ another growth channel ” as it faces limited opportunities to expand in the U.S. , Quo Vadis Capital ’ s John Zolidis said in a note .
It will also help offset margin pressure amid a shift to online sales , he said .
Sales of cosmetics , like those sold at Ulta , were surging prior to 2020 , though the pandemic put a damper on demand .
Though makeup is struggling to recover with people seeing little reason to wear lipstick behind their masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products like moisturizer and face serums .
And with Target deemed an essential retailer during the pandemic , it ’ s likely to remain open even if other retailers shut their doors during future lockdowns .
“ Shop in shop ” concepts are a way for retailers to offer customers new experiences and a wider selection of brands .
J.C. Penney Co. has a similar model with Ulta rival Sephora , while Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. offers Birchbox products in some of its locations .
Target has similar shops with Walt Disney Co. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the time for innovation in retail , ” said Mary Dillon , chief executive officer at Ulta Beauty .

By Carolina Gonzalez and Kim Bhasin | Bloomberg
Target inked a deal with Ulta Beauty Inc. to add miniature “shop-in-shop” versions of the makeup store to its aisles beginning next year.
Ulta products will initially be available in over 100 Target locations, with a plan to add hundreds more, the retailers said in a statement. The pop-ups will take up about 1,000 square feet of space and will be located next to Target’s existing beauty section. The financial details of the partnership were not disclosed.
Ulta shares jumped as much as 7.2% Tuesday in New York, while Target climbed as much as 2.2%.
The partnership gives Ulta “another growth channel” as it faces limited opportunities to expand in the U.S., Quo Vadis Capital’s John Zolidis said in a note. It will also help offset margin pressure amid a shift to online sales, he said.
Sales of cosmetics, like those sold at Ulta, were surging prior to 2020, though the pandemic put a damper on demand. Though makeup is struggling to recover with people seeing little reason to wear lipstick behind their masks, shoppers are still gravitating to skin-care products like moisturizer and face serums. And with Target deemed an essential retailer during the pandemic, it’s likely to remain open even if other retailers shut their doors during future lockdowns.
“Shop in shop” concepts are a way for retailers to offer customers new experiences and a wider selection of brands. J.C. Penney Co. has a similar model with Ulta rival Sephora, while Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. offers Birchbox products in some of its locations. Target has similar shops with Walt Disney Co.
“More than ever before, now is the time for innovation in retail,” said Mary Dillon, chief executive officer at Ulta Beauty.


mercurynews--2020-11-11--California cop arrested for driving off with truck from used-car lot, authorities say

A Los Angeles police officer was arrested Monday , Nov. 9 , on suspicion of driving off with a truck from a used-car lot in Orange more that a year ago , authorities said .
Orange police said he had the truck when he was arrested .
LAPD Officer Matthew Calleros , 45 , was booked Monday evening on suspicion of auto theft and possession of a stolen vehicle , Orange Lt. Jennifer Amat said .
Jail records show he was released hours later just before 3 a.m. on Tuesday , Nov. 10 .
The Chevrolet Silverado was reported stolen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dealership in the 1100 block of West Chapman Avenue , Amat said .
“ He was inquiring about the vehicle for sale and then he just drove off with it , ” Amat said .
The brazen theft was captured on surveillance video but police did not know who the suspect was until recently .
Orange police said detectives developed information that led them to Calleros , a Whittier resident , though they declined to provide details .
The LAPD said it became aware of the investigation in late September and cooperated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the identification and arrest of our officer , ” according to the department ’ s statement .
The truck was parked in an LAPD parking lot at the time of the officer ’ s arrest .
“ We can ’ t account for where it was the whole year , but we can assume where it was , ” Amat said .
Amat said the Orange Police Department was in contact with the LAPD throughout the investigation .
“ We never like to see things like this happen , but unfortunately they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ) if it does , ” she said .
Calleros is assigned to the LAPD ’ s Hollenbeck Division .
“ We are fully cooperating with the Orange Police Department and we have also initiated our own personnel investigation , ” the statement said .
“ Officer Calleros has been assigned home and his peace officer powers suspended pending the outcome of both investigations .
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A Los Angeles police officer was arrested Monday, Nov. 9, on suspicion of driving off with a truck from a used-car lot in Orange more that a year ago, authorities said.
Orange police said he had the truck when he was arrested.
LAPD Officer Matthew Calleros, 45, was booked Monday evening on suspicion of auto theft and possession of a stolen vehicle, Orange Lt. Jennifer Amat said. Jail records show he was released hours later just before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The Chevrolet Silverado was reported stolen on Oct. 25, 2019, from a dealership in the 1100 block of West Chapman Avenue, Amat said.
“He was inquiring about the vehicle for sale and then he just drove off with it,” Amat said.
The brazen theft was captured on surveillance video but police did not know who the suspect was until recently.
Orange police said detectives developed information that led them to Calleros, a Whittier resident, though they declined to provide details.
The LAPD said it became aware of the investigation in late September and cooperated with Orange police. “This lead to the identification and arrest of our officer,” according to the department’s statement.
The truck was parked in an LAPD parking lot at the time of the officer’s arrest.
“We can’t account for where it was the whole year, but we can assume where it was,” Amat said.
Amat said the Orange Police Department was in contact with the LAPD throughout the investigation.
“We never like to see things like this happen, but unfortunately they do and we’ll handle (it) if it does,” she said.
Calleros is assigned to the LAPD’s Hollenbeck Division.
“We are fully cooperating with the Orange Police Department and we have also initiated our own personnel investigation,” the statement said. “Officer Calleros has been assigned home and his peace officer powers suspended pending the outcome of both investigations.”


mercurynews--2020-11-11--Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, first reopened California amusement park, closes back down after only on

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, first reopened California amusement park, closes back down after only one weekend

The first California amusement park to reopen under the state ’ s COVID-19 health and safety guidelines has been forced to reclose after only one weekend of operation following a rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the surrounding area .
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will reclose after Santa Cruz County moved back to the red/substantial tier 2 risk level under Gov .
Gavin Newsom ’ s Blueprint for a Safer Economy .
The Beach Boardwalk reopened roller coasters and thrill rides on Nov. 7 and 8 after the county moved into the orange/moderate tier 3 risk level .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and attractions , we anticipated the likelihood Santa Cruz County might move back and forth within the tiers and have prepared to adjust our operations accordingly , ” Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk spokesperson Kris Reyes said in a statement .
“ The health and safety of our guests and employees is of the utmost importance during these challenging times and this will remain our priority in the weeks and months ahead.
” Large California theme parks such as Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood remain closed and are unlikely to return until early 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety reopening guidelines issued by the state .
California issued separate reopening guidelines for small and large theme parks .
Small theme parks with a capacity of fewer than 15,000 visitors can reopen in the orange/moderate tier 3 while large theme parks can return in the yellow/minimal tier 4 .
The reopening of California ’ s oldest amusement park meant that the 1907 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was briefly home to the first operating roller coasters in the state after more than seven months of amusement park closures .
The seaside park ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 8 to 10 rides — including the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden coaster and the 2013 Undertow spinning steel coaster .
Under state guidelines , Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk limited reservations to a pair of 300-visitor sessions each day for county residents only .
That means just over 1,000 Santa Clara County residents were lucky enough to enjoy amusement park rides again for the first time since mid-March .
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk shops and restaurants remain open with limited capacity despite the reclosure of the amusement rides .

The first California amusement park to reopen under the state’s COVID-19 health and safety guidelines has been forced to close again after only one weekend of operation, following a rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the surrounding area.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has shut down after Santa Cruz County moved back to the red/substantial tier 2 risk level under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The Beach Boardwalk reopened roller coasters and thrill rides on Nov. 7 and 8 after the county moved into the orange/moderate tier 3 risk level.
“While we are disappointed to close rides and attractions, we anticipated the likelihood Santa Cruz County might move back and forth within the tiers and have prepared to adjust our operations accordingly,” Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk spokesperson Kris Reyes said in a statement. “The health and safety of our guests and employees is of the utmost importance during these challenging times and this will remain our priority in the weeks and months ahead.”
Large California theme parks such as Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood remain closed and are unlikely to return until early 2021 or next summer under COVID-19 health and safety reopening guidelines issued by the state.
California issued separate reopening guidelines for small and large theme parks. Small theme parks with a capacity of fewer than 15,000 visitors can reopen in the orange/moderate tier 3 while large theme parks can return in the yellow/minimal tier 4.
The reopening of California’s oldest amusement park meant that the 1907 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was briefly home to the first operating roller coasters in the state after more than seven months of amusement park closures.
The seaside park’s two-day reopening featured a limited number of 8 to 10 rides — including the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden coaster and the 2013 Undertow spinning steel coaster.
Under state guidelines, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk limited reservations to a pair of 300-visitor sessions each day for county residents only. That means just over 1,000 Santa Cruz County residents were lucky enough to enjoy amusement park rides again for the first time since mid-March.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk shops and restaurants remain open with limited capacity despite the reclosure of the amusement rides.


mercurynews--2020-11-11--Horoscopes Nov. 11, 2020: Leonardo DiCaprio, join a cause

Happy Birthday : Join a cause .
Work toward a common goal , and make a difference .
Make this year one of hope , hard work and overdue change .
Do whatever it takes to have an impact on your community , friends and family .
Leave nothing to chance , and use every means available to you to send and enforce a positive message .
Your numbers are 8 , 15 , 23 , 27 , 32 , 38 , 46 .
ARIES ( March 21-April 19 ) : Use your energy wisely .
Focus on becoming physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel passionate and accomplished or spending time with someone who makes you feel good about yourself .
Practice moderation , mindfulness and promoting solutions that encourage doing what ’ s best for everyone .
3 stars TAURUS ( April 20-May 20 ) : Finish what you start before moving on to something new .
Discuss your thoughts with someone who has always offered helpful suggestions , and it will encourage you to take your time and do things according to protocol .
Think big , but don ’ t go over budget .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) : Take better care of the ones you love .
Nurture relationships , and put greater emphasis on honesty and loyalty .
Be willing to offer help when needed and to work as a team player .
Love and romance are on the rise .
5 stars CANCER ( June 21-July 22 ) : Verify facts .
Don ’ t act on an assumption or pick sides prematurely .
Pay close attention to how others respond ; it will help you make up your mind regarding what you want to do next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk .
2 stars LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22 ) : Exercise will help ease stress .
Set physical goals that will encourage you to make a positive lifestyle change .
Distance yourself from people who use the power of persuasion to get you to participate in something that doesn ’ t benefit you .
4 stars VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22 ) : A change will encourage you to strive for a brighter future .
Don ’ t hold back when you should contribute what you have to offer .
The best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Be demonstrative , and you will gain respect .
3 stars LIBRA ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22 ) : Problems will surface that leave you feeling unsettled .
Size up whatever situation you face , and look for alternatives that favor you as well as those you love .
Don ’ t waffle when change is required .
Self-improvement , romance and family bonding are encouraged .
3 stars SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ) : Avoid excessive behavior .
Speak up on behalf of yourself , your beliefs and those less able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a positive , helpful manner .
Run your home in the way that works best for you .
Choose to be eccentric .
4 stars SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21 ) : Stop dawdling and start doing .
Refuse to let your emotions take over and lead you down the wrong path .
Plan your strategy , and make your move .
Finish what you start , and ignore outside interference .
A romantic gesture will brighten your day .
2 stars CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19 ) : Keep life simple , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or your schedule with matters that don ’ t concern you .
Stay focused on what you are trying to achieve , and avoid getting into a scuffle with someone who doesn ’ t see things your way .
5 stars AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18 ) : Clear your debt , lower your overhead and spend more time making personal adjustments that will lead to a healthier and happier life .
Do whatever it takes to ease stress and to reset your direction to better suit your needs .
Romance is favored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 ) : You ’ ll find new ways to manage your money and how you go about implementing the changes you want to make .
Update documents , check bank statements and reassess your eating habits .
A fitness routine will improve your state of mind .
3 stars Birthday Baby : You are curious , determined and possessive .
You are attentive and original .

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Leonardo DiCaprio, 46; Calista Flockhart, 56; Demi Moore, 58; Marc Summers, 69.
Happy Birthday: Join a cause. Work toward a common goal, and make a difference. Make this year one of hope, hard work and overdue change. Do whatever it takes to have an impact on your community, friends and family. Leave nothing to chance, and use every means available to you to send and enforce a positive message. Your numbers are 8, 15, 23, 27, 32, 38, 46.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use your energy wisely. Focus on becoming physically fit, doing something that makes you feel passionate and accomplished or spending time with someone who makes you feel good about yourself. Practice moderation, mindfulness and promoting solutions that encourage doing what’s best for everyone. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Finish what you start before moving on to something new. Discuss your thoughts with someone who has always offered helpful suggestions, and it will encourage you to take your time and do things according to protocol. Think big, but don’t go over budget. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take better care of the ones you love. Nurture relationships, and put greater emphasis on honesty and loyalty. Be willing to offer help when needed and to work as a team player. Love and romance are on the rise. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Verify facts. Don’t act on an assumption or pick sides prematurely. Pay close attention to how others respond; it will help you make up your mind regarding what you want to do next. Don’t take a physical risk. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Exercise will help ease stress. Set physical goals that will encourage you to make a positive lifestyle change. Distance yourself from people who use the power of persuasion to get you to participate in something that doesn’t benefit you. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A change will encourage you to strive for a brighter future. Don’t hold back when you should contribute what you have to offer. The best way to get ahead is to participate. Be demonstrative, and you will gain respect. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Problems will surface that leave you feeling unsettled. Size up whatever situation you face, and look for alternatives that favor you as well as those you love. Don’t waffle when change is required. Self-improvement, romance and family bonding are encouraged. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid excessive behavior. Speak up on behalf of yourself, your beliefs and those less able. Structure your time and effort in a positive, helpful manner. Run your home in the way that works best for you. Choose to be eccentric. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stop dawdling and start doing. Refuse to let your emotions take over and lead you down the wrong path. Plan your strategy, and make your move. Finish what you start, and ignore outside interference. A romantic gesture will brighten your day. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep life simple, and don’t clutter your mind or your schedule with matters that don’t concern you. Stay focused on what you are trying to achieve, and avoid getting into a scuffle with someone who doesn’t see things your way. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Clear your debt, lower your overhead and spend more time making personal adjustments that will lead to a healthier and happier life. Do whatever it takes to ease stress and to reset your direction to better suit your needs. Romance is favored. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll find new ways to manage your money and how you go about implementing the changes you want to make. Update documents, check bank statements and reassess your eating habits. A fitness routine will improve your state of mind. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are curious, determined and possessive. You are attentive and original.
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Bridge: Nov. 11, 2020

The first trick is a hopeful time for declarer , an opportunity to play well .
But opportunity would have to advertise to get some people ’ s attention .
Today ’ s West led the six of clubs against 3NT , and declarer played low from dummy and won with the nine .
He was reluctant to finesse in diamonds through West ; East might win and lead a fatal heart .
So South took the top diamonds .
When no queen appeared , South cashed the A-K of spades and A-K of clubs and exited with a club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cashed his ace of hearts .
South scored his king of hearts but lost the last two tricks to East ’ s queens in spades and diamonds .
Down one .
South missed opportunities .
If West ’ s six is his fourth-highest club , South can win Trick One with dummy ’ s seven .
He next lets the jack of diamonds ride as an “ avoidance ” play .
As the cards lie , South can make two overtricks .
But even if West had the queen , South would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs and two spades .
You hold : S A K 2 H K 4 D K 9 7 C A K J 9 3 .
You open 2NT , and your partner responds three diamonds , a transfer .
You duly bid three hearts , and he bids four diamonds .
What do you say ?
ANSWER : Partner has a red two-suiter and may have slam aspirations or doubt about the best game , but too much of your strength lies in the black suits to encourage a high contract .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If your hand were A J 2 , K J , A K 7 , A 9 8 3 2 , you would do more .

The first trick is a hopeful time for declarer, an opportunity to play well. But opportunity would have to advertise to get some people’s attention.
Today’s West led the six of clubs against 3NT, and declarer played low from dummy and won with the nine. He was reluctant to finesse in diamonds through West; East might win and lead a fatal heart. So South took the top diamonds. When no queen appeared, South cashed the A-K of spades and A-K of clubs and exited with a club.
West took his ten and queen and cashed his ace of hearts. South scored his king of hearts but lost the last two tricks to East’s queens in spades and diamonds. Down one.
AVOIDANCE
South missed opportunities. If West’s six is his fourth-highest club, South can win Trick One with dummy’s seven. He next lets the jack of diamonds ride as an “avoidance” play.
As the cards lie, South can make two overtricks. But even if West had the queen, South would be sure of four diamonds, three clubs and two spades.
DAILY QUESTION
You hold: S A K 2 H K 4 D K 9 7 C A K J 9 3. You open 2NT, and your partner responds three diamonds, a transfer. You duly bid three hearts, and he bids four diamonds. What do you say?
ANSWER: Partner has a red two-suiter and may have slam aspirations or doubt about the best game, but too much of your strength lies in the black suits to encourage a high contract. Sign off at four hearts or 4NT. If your hand were A J 2, K J, A K 7, A 9 8 3 2, you would do more.
South dealer
N-S vulnerable
NORTH
S 10 8 3
H 6 2
D A J 10 4 3
C 7 5 2
WEST
S J 5
H A 10 7 3
D 6 5
C Q 10 8 6 4
EAST
S Q 9 7 6 4
H Q J 9 8 5
D Q 8 2
C None
SOUTH
S A K 2
H K 4
D K 9 7
C A K J 9 3
South West North East
2 NT Pass 3 NT All Pass
Opening lead — C 6
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Word Game: Nov. 11, 2020

Can you find 36 or more words in DOMICILE ?
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 — DOMICILE (DOMICILE: DOM-ih-sile: Residence; home.)
Average mark 27 words
Time limit 35 minutes
Can you find 36 or more words in DOMICILE? The list will be published tomorrow.
YESTERDAY’S WORD — REASON rase roan rose earn aeon arose arson sane saner
sear senor senora snare snore soar sonar sone sora sore nares near noes nose
To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
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.
Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at kzsaxe@gmail.com.