mercurynews--2020-01-26--Map: Kobe Bryant helicopter route from takeoff to deadly crash

According to data from flightradar24.com , the helicopter that crashed on Sunday , Jan. 26 , 2020 , in Calabasas , carrying nine people including Lakers legend Kobe Bryant , 41 , his daughter Gianna , 13 , an Orange County baseball coach and others , took off from John Wayne Airport on the way to Gianna ’ s basketball practice in Newbury Park when it crashed into a Calabasas hillside .
Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli was also on the helicopter .
There were no survivors .
Southern California skies were cloudy and foggy during the morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helicopter was heading to Mamba Sports Academy , 1011 Rancho Conejo Blvd .
in Newbury Park for a basketball practice .
After leaving the airport in Santa Ana at 9:06 a.m. , the helicopter — which FlightRadar24 said was a Silkorsky S76-B with tail number N72EX — headed northwest in the direction of the 5 Freeway , staying to the west of that roadway .
According to FlightRadar24 ’ s data , the helicopter continued to follow the path of the 5 Freeway through the downtown LA area , heading up to Glendale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area waiting for guidance from air traffic control , according to reports .
The flight path shows the helicopter continuing to head north along the route of the 5 Freeway through Burbank , Sun Valley and Arleta .
At San Fernando Mission Boulevard near White Oak Avenue in the Granada Hills area , the helicopter started to head south through the Northridge , Chatsworth and Winnetka areas , flying over Pierce College in Woodland Hills .
It then headed west along the route of the 101 Freeway , making a turn to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Calabasas area before crashing into a hillside near Las Virgenes Road and Willow Glen Street .
The crash was reported to authorities at 9:47 a.m. We are providing free access to this article .
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According to data from flightradar24.com, the helicopter that crashed on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Calabasas, carrying nine people including Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, 41, his daughter Gianna, 13, an Orange County baseball coach and others, took off from John Wayne Airport on the way to Bryant’s Mamba Academy in Newbury Park when it went down on a Calabasas hillside.
Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli was also on the helicopter. There were no survivors.
Southern California skies were cloudy and foggy during the morning hours.
The helicopter was heading to Mamba Sports Academy, 1011 Rancho Conejo Blvd. in Newbury Park two basketball games, one scheduled for noon, the other for 2 p.m. All games at the academy were canceled.
After leaving the airport in Santa Ana at 9:06 a.m., the helicopter — which FlightRadar24 said was a Silkorsky S76-B with tail number N72EX — headed northwest in the direction of the 5 Freeway, staying to the west of that roadway.
Kobe Bryant fans gather outside Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park after Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. He was traveling to the facility when his helicopter crashed.(photo by Andy Holzman)
Thousands gather in front at LA live as Los Angeles Lakers great 41 year old Kobe Bryant who played his entire 20 year career in Los Angeles died in a helicopter crash. The includes the Staples Center and Los Angeles Convention Center (Keith Birmingham, SCNG)
A memorial for Kobe Bryant grows outside Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park after Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. He was traveling to the facility when his helicopter crashed.(photo by Andy Holzman)
Kobe Bryant fans look over memorabilia outside Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park after Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. He was traveling to the facility when his helicopter crashed.(photo by Andy Holzman)
Closed signs hang in the window at Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park after Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. He was traveling to the facility when his helicopter crashed.(photo by Andy Holzman)
Chelsea Holbeck places flowers on a memorial outside Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park after Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. He was traveling to the facility when his helicopter crashed.(photo by Andy Holzman)
Kobe Bryant fans gather outside Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park after Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. He was traveling to the facility when his helicopter crashed.(photo by Andy Holzman)
Kobe Bryant fans look over memorabilia outside Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park after Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. He was traveling to the facility when his helicopter crashed.(photo by Andy Holzman)
Closed signs hang in the window at Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park after Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. He was traveling to the facility when his helicopter crashed.(photo by Andy Holzman)
Data from FlightRadar 24 shows the flight path of the helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and three others on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from when it took off at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana until it crashed in Calabasas, killing all on board. (Image from flightradar24.com)
Los Angeles county firefighters are on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, that killed retired LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant and four others. (Photo by Leo Kaufman/Special to the Los Angeles Daily News)
Los Angeles county firefighters are near the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, that killed retired LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant and four others. (Photo by Leo Kaufman/Special to the Los Angeles Daily News)
Los Angeles county firefighters are on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, that killed retired LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant and four others. (Photo by Leo Kaufman/Special to the Los Angeles Daily News)
Los Angeles county firefighters are on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, that killed retired LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant and four others. (Photo by Leo Kaufman/Special to the Los Angeles Daily News)
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department caution tape is seen near the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, that killed retired LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant and four others. (Photo by Leo Kaufman/Special to the Los Angeles Daily News)
Los Angeles County Fire Department fire fighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday, January 26, 2020 that killed 5 people included former Los Angeles Laker star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Maria. (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing photographer)
FILE – This Feb. 26, 2018 file photo shows Vanessa Bryant, from left, Kobe Bryant, Natalia Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant at the world premiere of “A Wrinkle in Time” in Los Angeles. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. He was 41. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Los Angeles County Fire Department fire fighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday, January 26, 2020 that killed 5 people included former Los Angeles Laker star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Maria. (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing photographer)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5 people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters are on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning. Five people were killed. (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
LA county firefighters on the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabashes Sunday morning. The helicopter crash into the hills killing 5people. Calabashes Ca. Jan 26,2020 (Photo by Gene Blevins)
According to FlightRadar24’s data, the helicopter continued to follow the path of the 5 Freeway through the downtown LA area, heading up to Glendale.
The helicopter circled around the Glendale area waiting for guidance from air traffic control, according to reports.
The flight path shows the helicopter continuing to head north along the route of the 5 Freeway through Burbank, Sun Valley and Arleta.
At San Fernando Mission Boulevard near White Oak Avenue in the Granada Hills area, the helicopter started to head south through the Northridge, Chatsworth and Winnetka areas, flying over Pierce College in Woodland Hills.
It then headed west along the route of the 101 Freeway, making a turn to the south near Las Virgenes Road in the Calabasas area before crashing into a hillside near Las Virgenes Road and Willow Glen Street.
The crash was reported to authorities at 9:47 a.m.
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mercurynews--2020-01-26--Photos: Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant through the years

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We take a look at the incredible career of Kobe Bryant in pictures after the NBA legend and his daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas , California , on Sunday .
The crash happened around 10 a.m. near about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles .
Bryant , 41 , was an 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his trophies , Kobe Bryant was especially proud of his Oscar • Kobe Bryant , one of the greatest Lakers ever , dies at 41 Bryant retired in 2016 as the third-leading scorer in NBA history , with 33,643 points after two decades with the Lakers .
He held that spot in the league scoring ranks until Saturday night , when the Lakers ’ LeBron James passed him with 33,655 points for third place during a game in Philadelphia , Bryant ’ s hometown .
His 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an NBA game behind Wilt Chamberlain ’ s 100 .

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) and Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) hug each other at the end of their NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. It was Bryant's last game at the Oracle Arena after announcing he'll retire at the end of the season. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)


mercurynews--2020-01-26--Who can topple Trump? Dems’ electability fight rages in Iowa

DES MOINES , Iowa — The urgent fight for the Democratic presidential nomination raged across Iowa on Sunday as the party ’ s leading candidates scrambled to deliver closing arguments centered on the defining question of the 2020 primary : Who can beat President Donald Trump ?
Former Vice President Joe Biden demonstrated the breadth of his appeal by appearing at separate events with Catholics , union members and African Americans .
He told black voters with a smile that “ I ’ ve gone to more black churches than you have , probably , because I ’ m older.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight for the heart of the progressive movement pitted Elizabeth Warren against Bernie Sanders with dueling rallies 200 miles apart as they raced to reach voters before being forced back to Washington when Trump ’ s impeachment trial resumed Monday .
With Iowa ’ s first-in-the-nation caucuses just eight days away , it was unclear when the senators would be able to return to the state .
“ We got ta win , ” Warren told several hundred people in Davenport , on the eastern edge of the state .
“ And also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here ?
Women win .
The world changed when Donald Trump got elected.
” She added : “ I know how to fight and I know how to win.
” Sanders and a collection of high-profile surrogates made an equally aggressive case in the rural community of Perry in central Iowa , having spent much of the weekend highlighting his ability to energize what Sanders has often called “ a multi-generational , multi-racial , working-class coalition.
” “ The reason we are going to win here in Iowa is we have the strongest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanders said .
The candidates were running out of time to change the direction of the high-stakes nomination fight ahead of Iowa ’ s Feb. 3 caucuses , the first of four primary contests in February in which momentum is critical .
Establishment-minded Democrats were increasingly concerned about Sanders ’ strength , fearing that the 78-year-old self-described democratic socialist might be too radical to beat Trump this fall should he win the nomination .
Stoking those fears , Trump ’ s campaign teased a general election attack against Sanders .
The Vermont senator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaigning alongside New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , and the president ’ s team sent out an email with the title “ Socialist invasion.
” “ Why is radical socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spending so much time campaigning for Bernie ?
Because he ’ s the godfather of her extreme agenda and socialist vision for America , ” the email said .
The day before , a new Biden backer , U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne , D-Iowa , shared what many elected Democrats say in private when asked whether party leaders are growing nervous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , my goodness , I should really hope so.
” The youngest candidate in the race , 38-year-old Pete Buttigieg , also played up warnings about Sanders — at least in his fundraising emails .
For a second consecutive day , Buttigieg ’ s campaign sent a message to supporters warning that the Vermont senator might become the nominee .
Buttigieg , the former mayor of South Bend , Indiana , insisted that “ it is time for something new ” as he courted more than 1,000 people at an elementary school in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not run the risk of trying to defeat this president with the same Washington political warfare mentality that brought us to this point , ” he said , declining to single out any of his rivals .
“ It is time for something different .
It is time to turn the page.
” As a deep sense of uncertainty loomed over the Iowa contest , Trump ’ s impeachment trial remained a major complication .
Four candidates will be compelled by the Constitution to sit as jurors in Trump ’ s Senate impeachment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impossible for the senators — Sanders , Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts , Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Michael Bennet of Colorado — to appear in Iowa during the week , although there is some sense that the trial could be over by week ’ s end .
As Iowa drew the most focus , billionaire candidate Tom Steyer reminded union workers in Nevada , which hosts the third contest on the primary calendar , that he hasn ’ t forgotten about them .
“ I know that I ’ m the only person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told reporters at a union conference in Las Vegas .
“ I try to show up and show that I care.
” Back in Iowa , Warren tried to maintain some momentum after picking up a coveted endorsement from The Des Moines Register .
The newspaper called her “ the best leader for these times ” and said she “ is not the radical some perceive her to be ” even if “ some of her ideas for ‘ big , structural change ’ go too far.
” Warren leaned into her gender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an elementary school gymnasium in Davenport .
“ We took back the House and we took back statehouses around the nation because of women candidates and the women who get out there and do the hard work , ” she said .
Biden scored the endorsement of the Sioux City Journal , which called him “ the candidate best positioned to give Americans a competitive head-to-head matchup with President Trump ” and said he would be best at attracting support from “ independents and disgruntled Republicans.
” The former vice president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that kind of coalition .
A devout Catholic , Biden attended Mass in Des Moines in the morning , spoke at a union hall and then faced a gathering of the NAACP and other minority advocacy groups .
“ I was raised in the black church politically .
Not a joke , ” Biden told a man who asked about his engagement with the faith-based minority community .
• Walters : Pension costs driving many of those tax measures on ballot “ That ’ s where my political identity comes from , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Associated Press writers Thomas Beaumont and Bill Barrow in Des Moines , Iowa , Sara Burnett in Davenport , Iowa , Will Weissert in Perry , Iowa and Michelle Price in Las Vegas contributed to this report .

By Steve Peoples | Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa — The urgent fight for the Democratic presidential nomination raged across Iowa on Sunday as the party’s leading candidates scrambled to deliver closing arguments centered on the defining question of the 2020 primary: Who can beat President Donald Trump?
Former Vice President Joe Biden demonstrated the breadth of his appeal by appearing at separate events with Catholics, union members and African Americans. He told black voters with a smile that “I’ve gone to more black churches than you have, probably, because I’m older.”
At the same time, the fight for the heart of the progressive movement pitted Elizabeth Warren against Bernie Sanders with dueling rallies 200 miles apart as they raced to reach voters before being forced back to Washington when Trump’s impeachment trial resumed Monday. With Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses just eight days away, it was unclear when the senators would be able to return to the state.
“We gotta win,” Warren told several hundred people in Davenport, on the eastern edge of the state. “And also, can we just address it right here? Women win. The world changed when Donald Trump got elected.”
She added: “I know how to fight and I know how to win.”
Sanders and a collection of high-profile surrogates made an equally aggressive case in the rural community of Perry in central Iowa, having spent much of the weekend highlighting his ability to energize what Sanders has often called “a multi-generational, multi-racial, working-class coalition.”
“The reason we are going to win here in Iowa is we have the strongest grassroots movement of any campaign,” Sanders said.
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The candidates were running out of time to change the direction of the high-stakes nomination fight ahead of Iowa’s Feb. 3 caucuses, the first of four primary contests in February in which momentum is critical. Establishment-minded Democrats were increasingly concerned about Sanders’ strength, fearing that the 78-year-old self-described democratic socialist might be too radical to beat Trump this fall should he win the nomination.
Stoking those fears, Trump’s campaign teased a general election attack against Sanders. The Vermont senator had spent much of the day before campaigning alongside New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the president’s team sent out an email with the title “Socialist invasion.”
“Why is radical socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spending so much time campaigning for Bernie? Because he’s the godfather of her extreme agenda and socialist vision for America,” the email said.
The day before, a new Biden backer, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, shared what many elected Democrats say in private when asked whether party leaders are growing nervous about Sanders’ rise: “Oh, my goodness, I should really hope so.”
The youngest candidate in the race, 38-year-old Pete Buttigieg, also played up warnings about Sanders — at least in his fundraising emails. For a second consecutive day, Buttigieg’s campaign sent a message to supporters warning that the Vermont senator might become the nominee.
Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, insisted that “it is time for something new” as he courted more than 1,000 people at an elementary school in West Des Moines.
“We cannot run the risk of trying to defeat this president with the same Washington political warfare mentality that brought us to this point,” he said, declining to single out any of his rivals. “It is time for something different. It is time to turn the page.”
As a deep sense of uncertainty loomed over the Iowa contest, Trump’s impeachment trial remained a major complication. Four candidates will be compelled by the Constitution to sit as jurors in Trump’s Senate impeachment trial. The proceedings make it virtually impossible for the senators — Sanders, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Michael Bennet of Colorado — to appear in Iowa during the week, although there is some sense that the trial could be over by week’s end.
As Iowa drew the most focus, billionaire candidate Tom Steyer reminded union workers in Nevada, which hosts the third contest on the primary calendar, that he hasn’t forgotten about them.
“I know that I’m the only person who showed up here,” Steyer told reporters at a union conference in Las Vegas. “I try to show up and show that I care.”
Back in Iowa, Warren tried to maintain some momentum after picking up a coveted endorsement from The Des Moines Register. The newspaper called her “the best leader for these times” and said she “is not the radical some perceive her to be” even if “some of her ideas for ‘big, structural change’ go too far.”
Warren leaned into her gender as she courted several hundred voters at an elementary school gymnasium in Davenport.
“We took back the House and we took back statehouses around the nation because of women candidates and the women who get out there and do the hard work,” she said.
Biden scored the endorsement of the Sioux City Journal, which called him “the candidate best positioned to give Americans a competitive head-to-head matchup with President Trump” and said he would be best at attracting support from “independents and disgruntled Republicans.”
The former vice president’s itinerary reflected his ability to assemble just that kind of coalition. A devout Catholic, Biden attended Mass in Des Moines in the morning, spoke at a union hall and then faced a gathering of the NAACP and other minority advocacy groups.
“I was raised in the black church politically. Not a joke,” Biden told a man who asked about his engagement with the faith-based minority community.
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Associated Press writers Thomas Beaumont and Bill Barrow in Des Moines, Iowa, Sara Burnett in Davenport, Iowa, Will Weissert in Perry, Iowa and Michelle Price in Las Vegas contributed to this report.


mercurynews--2020-01-26--Among his trophies, Kobe Bryant was especially proud of his Oscar

In his 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers , Kobe Bryant won five NBA championship trophies and two Finals MVPs among many other accolades , making him an international superstar and one of the greatest basketball players of all time .
But in a recent interview with USA Today , Bryant said he was especially proud of winning an Oscar in 2018 for best animated short for “ Dear Basketball , ” which was based on a poem he wrote .
“ They ’ re at the top for me , ” Bryant told USA Today about his Oscar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Basketball.
” The interview was published several days before Bryant , 41 , and his daughter Gianna , 13 , were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas , California .
“ It ’ s not something that was expected , ” Bryant continued .
“ As a kid , you kind of have the goal of winning championships and all these sorts of things .
… It wasn ’ t something that was thought of me winning an Oscar.
” For the film , Bryant worked with animator Glen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The film depicts depicts Bryant as a child dreaming of basketball glory and as an N.B.A .
star .
But Bryant also said the film was “ about the emotional journey of having a dream , believing it ’ ll come true ; it comes true , then the realization that you have to wake up from that dream and move on to another , ” the New York Times reported .
This year ’ s awards ceremony takes place Feb. 9 .
On March 4 , 2018 , Bryant indeed made another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars and filmmakers Frances McDormand , Jordan Peele and Gary Oldman in being called up to the Academy Awards stage and accepting movie world ’ s highest honor : an Oscar .
In accepting his award , Bryant said : “ As basketball players we ’ re supposed to shut up and dribble .
I ’ m glad we do a little bit more than that.
” Bryant ’ s comment referenced comments made by the conservative pundit Laura Ingraham , who scolded basketball players like LeBron James , who had criticized President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their political opinions to themselves and “ shut up and dribble.
” Bryant ’ s Oscar , however , did not come without other controversy .
Amid the launch of the # MeToo movement and Time ’ s Up initiative , some questioned whether his 2003 sexual assault case made him ineligible for the Oscar .
The case was dropped after Bryant ’ s accuser refused to testify , and Bryant later settled a civil suit out of court .
But there was speculation over whether the case was one reason he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Motion Picture Arts and Sciences , Variety reported in 2018 .
Individuals who win Oscars often are considered for inclusion in the elite organization .
Bryant was considered , but the Academy ’ s governors ruled against it — perhaps also because they felt he needed to show a longer track record of working in the industry , Variety added .
At the time of his death , Bryant certainly was on his way to expanding his footprint in media , USA Today reported .
After retiring from the Lakers in 2016 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that worked with ESPN-plus to produce “ Dear Basketball , ” along with the TV series “ Details , ” with ESPN-plus , which analyzes how other NBA stars play .
Bryant also had published the book , “ The Mamba Mentality : How I Play ” in 2018 .
But the father of four also focused on projects aimed at children and young athletes .
Granity also produced the kids and family podcast , “ The Punies , ” and Bryant oversaw the publication of a children ’ s fantasy book series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wizenard Series : Season One , ” by Wesley King , due to hit bookshelves March 17 .

In his 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant won five NBA championship trophies and two Finals MVPs among many other accolades, making him an international superstar and one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
But in a recent interview with USA Today, Bryant said he was especially proud of winning an Oscar in 2018 for best animated short for “Dear Basketball,” which was based on a poem he wrote.
“They’re at the top for me,” Bryant told USA Today about his Oscar and his Sports Emmy for “Dear Basketball.” The interview was published several days before Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
“It’s not something that was expected,” Bryant continued. “As a kid, you kind of have the goal of winning championships and all these sorts of things. … It wasn’t something that was thought of me winning an Oscar.”
For the film, Bryant worked with animator Glen Keane and Oscar-winning composer John Williams. The film depicts depicts Bryant as a child dreaming of basketball glory and as an N.B.A. star.
But Bryant also said the film was “about the emotional journey of having a dream, believing it’ll come true; it comes true, then the realization that you have to wake up from that dream and move on to another,” the New York Times reported.
This year’s awards ceremony takes place Feb. 9. On March 4, 2018, Bryant indeed made another dream come true. He joined film stars and filmmakers Frances McDormand, Jordan Peele and Gary Oldman in being called up to the Academy Awards stage and accepting movie world’s highest honor: an Oscar.
In accepting his award, Bryant said: “As basketball players we’re supposed to shut up and dribble. I’m glad we do a little bit more than that.”
Bryant’s comment referenced comments made by the conservative pundit Laura Ingraham, who scolded basketball players like LeBron James, who had criticized President Trump. She said they should keep their political opinions to themselves and “shut up and dribble.”
Bryant’s Oscar, however, did not come without other controversy. Amid the launch of the #MeToo movement and Time’s Up initiative, some questioned whether his 2003 sexual assault case made him ineligible for the Oscar.
Bryant had denied the allegations, saying the encounter was consensual. The case was dropped after Bryant’s accuser refused to testify, and Bryant settled a civil suit out of court. But there was speculation over whether the case was one reason he was not granted admission to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Variety reported in 2018.
Individuals who win Oscars often are considered for inclusion in the elite organization. Bryant was considered, but the Academy’s governors ruled against it — perhaps also because they felt he needed to show a longer track record of working in the industry, Variety added.
At the time of his death, Bryant certainly was on his way to expanding his footprint in media, USA Today reported.
After retiring from the Lakers in 2016, he founded Granity Studios, a company that worked with ESPN-plus to produce “Dear Basketball,” along with the TV series “Details,” with ESPN-plus, which analyzes how other NBA stars play.
Bryant also had published the book, “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” in 2018. But the father of four also focused on projects aimed at children and young athletes. Granity also produced the kids and family podcast, “The Punies,” and Bryant oversaw the publication of a children’s fantasy book series, with a fourth, “The Wizenard Series: Season One,” by Wesley King, due to hit bookshelves March 17.


mercurynews--2020-01-26--Concord: Pittsburg police dog finds suspect, gets tasty treat as reward

CONCORD — Dogs can have a little hamburger as a treat .
A Pittsburg police K9 named Kyra sat wide-eyed @ @ @ @ @ office Sunday as her trainer held an In-n-Out burger in front of her , a @ @ @ @ @ who ran away after being approached by police for a felony warrant .
When police @ @ @ @ @ of Willow Pass road in Concord to arrest Kevin Villatoro , the man escaped through @ @ @ @ @ through a residential area off Euclid Drive and hid , according to department statements Sunday @ @ @ @ @ Kyra and a Contra Costa County Sheriff ’ s Office helicopter , police quickly located @ @ @ @ @ .
Police said the man ignored multiple commands from officers and was ultimately apprehended by @ @ @ @ @ for his injuries and later booked into county jail on multiple felony charges , including @ @ @ @ @ release .
Various Concord police officers chipped in and sent money through the Venmo app @ @ @ @ @ ’ s most popular burger .

CONCORD — Dogs can have a little hamburger as a treat.
A Pittsburg police K9 named Kyra sat wide-eyed inside the department’s office Sunday as her trainer held an In-n-Out burger in front of her, a reward for catching a subject who ran away after being approached by police for a felony warrant.
1 of 3 Last night our SET Officers located a subject wanted on a felony warrant in the 3000 block of Willow Pass Rd. As we set up to take him into custody the male, identified as Kevin Villatoro, escaped through a back window. He ran though a residential area off Euclid Dr & hid. pic.twitter.com/OejAKpMoOR — Concord Police Dept. (@ConcordPD) January 26, 2020
When police arrived at the 3000 block of Willow Pass road in Concord to arrest Kevin Villatoro, the man escaped through a back window, ran through a residential area off Euclid Drive and hid, according to department statements Sunday.
With the help of Kyra and a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, police quickly located Villatoro hiding behind a house.
Police said the man ignored multiple commands from officers and was ultimately apprehended by Kyra.
Villatoro was treated for his injuries and later booked into county jail on multiple felony charges, including violating the terms of his release.
Various Concord police officers chipped in and sent money through the Venmo app to treat Kyra with California’s most popular burger.


mercurynews--2020-01-26--Kobe Bryant reaction: Athletes react to death of Lakers legend

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash @ @ @ @ @ news rattled the sports world and led to instant reaction on social media : Former @ @ @ @ @ ’ Neal , the son of Shaq , also shared the interaction he had with @ @ @ @ @ Among his trophies , Kobe Bryant was especially proud of his Oscar

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in Calabasas. The news rattled the sports world and led to instant reaction on social media:
There’s no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother @kobebryant I love u and u will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW pic.twitter.com/pigHywq3c1 — SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 26, 2020
Former UCLA basketball player Shareef O’Neal, the son of Shaq, also shared the interaction he had with Kobe this morning.
Literally this morning you reached out to me ….😔 I love you forever unc❤ I love you pic.twitter.com/3oVgvKKUkm — Shareef O’Neal (@SSJreef) January 26, 2020
Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete. pic.twitter.com/9EZuwk8wrV — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) January 26, 2020
Man I don’t even know where to start😭😭 I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!! RIP LEGEND — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 26, 2020
Doc Rivers pregame in Orlando, via NBA TV: "The news is just devastating to everybody who knew him a long time. He was such a great opponent. It's what you want in sports. He had that DNA that very few athletes ever have you know, the Tiger Woods and Michael Jordans…" — Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) January 26, 2020
“He had that DNA that very few athletes can ever have.” Doc Rivers on Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/kSS7sjKaI1 — NBA TV (@NBATV) January 26, 2020
Raptors and Spurs dribble out the 24. pic.twitter.com/Qaz4Q7ux33 — Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) January 26, 2020
Our condolences go out to Vanessa and the Bryant family. Kobe was a true legend . Basketball Royalty, he played the game with so much passion, inspiring those all across the world to follow in his footsteps ! You will forever be missed !!! Rest in Paradise!#MambaForever pic.twitter.com/ozj2cIQJDq — Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) January 26, 2020
No me lo puedo creer! No sé que decir! He llorado cuando lo he visto! Increible! Duele mucho! Es un día muy triste!
DEP @kobebryant #gracias por lo que has dado al baloncesto! pic.twitter.com/BHhpfbs41i — jose manuel calderon (@JmCalderon) January 26, 2020
Oh my God https://t.co/MxbVqmjiT1 — David West (@D_West30) January 26, 2020
I’m heartbroken by this news, you were a true legend, and friend. Rest In Peace @kobebryant, my thoughts and prayers to his wife and kids. #legend #mamba #goat pic.twitter.com/1VKYdbrVEk — Tony Parker (@tonyparker) January 26, 2020
Peace and power to the Bryant family, and basketball lovers around the world. R.I.P @kobebryant 😢 #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/yn3Bgo0VAu — Goran Dragić (@Goran_Dragic) January 26, 2020
Jay Williams on Kobe Bryant’s death: “I hope that everybody at home, you give that person next to you, whatever thing you have wrong in your life with them, this might be small or big, let that shit go.” pic.twitter.com/7yf49nmibG — BroBible (@BroBible) January 26, 2020
I can’t pray enough for Vanessa and the Bryant family… why is life so damn fragile! #RIPMAMBA — Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82) January 26, 2020
Just a few weeks ago. Kobe was my idol. He was so great to cole over the years. Praying for Vanessa and their entire family!!! Just heartbroken. pic.twitter.com/llgOoUEiiP — Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) January 26, 2020
Damn. RIP Mamba. May your memory be a blessing — Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 26, 2020
Uhhhh. Noooo…life is too precious. RIP Kobe 🙏🏼 — Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) January 26, 2020
Loss for words right now! The greatest competitor i have ever gone up against and played with. Learned so much from watching you play as a kid. Could never get past you in the playoffs in the west. But had the honor… https://t.co/vI2etNhTmy — Deron Williams (@DeronWilliams) January 26, 2020
I’m sick! Kobe was different man! That’s part of my childhood gone! Legendary athlete and mindset. 🙏🏿 — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) January 26, 2020
My heart is broken today! — Bobby Hurley (@BobbyHurley11) January 26, 2020
Please God don’t let this be real!! https://t.co/cOXyAehJgU — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) January 26, 2020
Oregon joined in a huddle after news broke of Kobe Bryant’s death. Bryant was very close to this Oregon program and shared relations with the players. Many of the girls were emotional and broke down into tears as they had to be consoled by the coaching staff and teammates. pic.twitter.com/YbbMbjJsfV — Ethan Wyss (@WyssEthan22) January 26, 2020
My whole day stopped, One of my favorite players. RIP TO THE GOAT KOBE BRYANT — Lance Stephenson (@StephensonLance) January 26, 2020
Stunned.. Sad….. 😢 — Carlos Boozer (@MisterCBooz) January 26, 2020
More then just basketball man he has 4 daughters… life is crazy. Thoughts and prayers to his family. — Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) January 26, 2020


mercurynews--2020-01-26--‘The world lost a giant’: Kobe Bryant mourned, remembered by celebrities following death

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Basketball legend Kobe @ @ @ @ @ “ Mamba ” in the sports world , was among nine killed when a helicopter @ @ @ @ @ Calabasas on Sunday , Jan. 26 , authorities and .
• Related : Kobe Bryant @ @ @ @ @ helicopter crash in Calabasas Bryant ’ s 13-year-old daughter , Gianna , was also killed @ @ @ @ @ Bryant ’ s many accomplishments in basketball , he also received an Oscar in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ , “ Dear Basketball.
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• Among his trophies , Kobe Bryant @ @ @ @ @ Oscar

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Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, also known as “Mamba” in the sports world, was among nine killed when a helicopter crashed along a hillside near Calabasas on Sunday, Jan. 26, authorities and.
Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed in the crash.
Among Bryant’s many accomplishments in basketball, he also received an Oscar in 2018 for Best Animated Short Film, “Dear Basketball.”
Celebrities took to Twitter to react to the shocking news of the icon’s death.
Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day. — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020
Like everyone, I’m stunned and saddened by the news about Kobe Bryant. My heart is broken for his wife and family. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 26, 2020
I'm so sad and stunned right now. In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon, Nipsey Hussle. Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe — John Legend (@johnlegend) January 26, 2020
Absolutely gutted. Kobe was a really good friend and I can’t imagine a world without him. My heart absolutely breaks for Vanessa and his daughters. There are no words. ❤❤❤❤❤🌥 — Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) January 26, 2020
The world lost a giant today
Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant. Also praying for the other passengers that we lost and their families. — Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 26, 2020
I love you Kobe — Flea (@flea333) January 26, 2020
Just devastated to hear about #KobeBryant .💔An extraordinary athlete, and a genuinely kind, wonderful man. Sending love, prayers & compassion to his family. To his entire @NBA family as well. — Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) January 26, 2020
Heartbroken. Prayers up for his soul, the others int the crash and his beautiful family. Ugh. The world just doesn’t seem right. Hug your loved ones friends. Don’t wait to tell them you love them. Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá. #KobeBryant — justin baldoni (@justinbaldoni) January 26, 2020
This news is heartbreaking. I am lost for words. Praying for Vanessa and the Bryant family at this sad and difficult time. Rest In Paradise Young Legend. Heaven has gained another angel. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/kkRwtXa5Yc — Ciara (@ciara) January 26, 2020
I went to Kobe’s last game ..he dropped 60 points on 50 shots to hand the Lakers a 101-96 win at a raucous Staples Center… we went wild!! Thanks so much for some great memories Black Mamba.. condolences to his family especially Vanessa and his daughters #ripkobe pic.twitter.com/Cj5526iTTR — Loni Love (@LoniLove) January 26, 2020
He was great,charismatic & among the hardest-working athletes ever,but what impressed me most was how deeply-involved Kobe was with his 4 daughters. Pray for them, Vanessa, his parents & his fellow passengers' families on this sad and shocking day. We will never forget you Kobe — Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) January 26, 2020
I cannot believe this is real. My god. Oh my god. — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 26, 2020
I'm literally shocked. Sending prayers and love to Kobe's family, especially Vanessa and their four daughters. — Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) January 26, 2020
I am completely speechless and devastated at the unexpected passing of my dear friend, @kobebryant. Kobe had a big heart and an even bigger love for the community of Los Angeles. Through his foundation, he changed the lives of so many people and families with his wife, Vanessa. pic.twitter.com/4zs4zcjcfe — Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) January 26, 2020
RIP Kobe, hero to many including my grandson, extraordinary athlete and always kind to me & my family. My deepest condolences to his family — Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) January 26, 2020
Kobe was a real life super hero on that court & I’m sure he was one to his family. Sending love and prayers to them. This is heartbreaking. — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) January 26, 2020
I am shocked beyond words to read that Kobe Bryant has passed. The sports world has lost an enormous talent and humanitarian. Just irreplaceable. RIP Dear Kobe. pic.twitter.com/oeTaMMBsnZ — Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 26, 2020
I don’t even know what to say…seeing news like this is so incredibly sad. RIP Kobe — ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) January 26, 2020
#KobeBryant you were the greatest. You made our city and the rest of the world so proud. Every basketball fan knew the magnificence of the Mamba. Love and healing to Vanessa and those little girls. God, this is just the worst ever. — Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) January 26, 2020
This is heartbreaking. Absolutely devastating. My heart is with Kobe’s whole family. 💔 — Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) January 26, 2020
This is heartbreaking. Rest In Peace Kobe. — Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) January 26, 2020
I just can’t even really process this Kobe news. — Blake Anderson (@UncleBlazer) January 26, 2020
So devastating to hear about #KobeBryant 💔Such an incredible athlete and man. Sending love and prayers to his family. — Lea Michele (@LeaMichele) January 26, 2020
No words for the shocking and devastating news about Kobe Bryant. Absolutely heartbroken for his family. — Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) January 26, 2020
There are going to be a lot of complicated reactions to Kobe Bryant’s death but I feel all the sympathy in the world for Vanessa Bryant and their four daughters. 41 is so young. And he had a spectacular professional career. — roxane gay (@rgay) January 26, 2020
This is a developing story.


mercurynews--2020-01-27--Letter: WCCUSD measure shows a lack of financial responsibility

Re : “ Reject nearly broke Contra Costa school district ’ s deceitful plan to borrow more money for construction ” ( Editorial , Eastbaytimes.com , Jan. 8 ) : The West Contra Costa Unified School district is asking for more money to keep building new schools while a $ 40 million deficit is not addressed .
That deficit has been “ discovered ” several months back and curiously WCCUSD had previously announced a much smaller one .
Why was such a large deficit not immediately exposed ?
Residents of the WCCUSD have been asked to pass many measures during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.6 billion in bonds to fund construction of brand new schools .
Asking for more money now only shows a lack of financial responsibility .
Do we buy a mansion when we don ’ t have money for food ?
The first mission of a school is to provide quality education with proper classrooms and good teachers .
The district ’ s poor testing results show that its mission was rather to build luxurious buildings rather than focusing on instruction .
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Re: “Reject nearly broke Contra Costa school district’s deceitful plan to borrow more money for construction” (Editorial, Eastbaytimes.com, Jan. 8):
The West Contra Costa Unified School district is asking for more money to keep building new schools while a $40 million deficit is not addressed.
That deficit has been “discovered” several months back and curiously WCCUSD had previously announced a much smaller one.
Why was such a large deficit not immediately exposed?
Residents of the WCCUSD have been asked to pass many measures during the last 15 years to gather $1.6 billion in bonds to fund construction of brand new schools. Asking for more money now only shows a lack of financial responsibility. Do we buy a mansion when we don’t have money for food?
The first mission of a school is to provide quality education with proper classrooms and good teachers. The district’s poor testing results show that its mission was rather to build luxurious buildings rather than focusing on instruction.
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mercurynews--2020-01-27--Super Bowl LIV: What are top 10 tales about 49ers’ jersey numbers?

MIAMI — Fred Warner certainly picked the right season to change his number .
His jersey number , that is .
The 49ers ’ leading tackler switched from No .
49 to 54 .
Come Sunday , No .
54 will be the 49ers ’ starting middle linebacker in Super Bowl LIV ( Roman-numeral translation : 54 ) .
“ I knew all along .
I read minds , baby , ” Warner joked at his locker last week .
“ It ’ s kind of uncanny.
” The No .
54 got vacated once the 49ers cut defensive end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived in 2018 as a third-round draft pick , “ 48 was a number thrown to me , ” Warner recalled .
“ Coming in , I wanted a 50-number , but I got put with a 40-number , and going into the season , I didn ’ t like the 50s that were available , ” Warner added .
“ So 48 seemed right because I wore 4 in college.
” He ’ s worn 54 quite well , while making 131 tackles , three forced fumbles and memorable first-career interception that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dec. 21 win over the Rams .
Here are nine other Niners ’ numbers to help paint this Super Bowl ’ s picture : No .
85 , George Kittle : The All-Pro tight end has never met No .
85 predecessors Vernon Davis ( 2006-15 ) nor Mike Wilson , who four Super Bowl rings during his 1981-90 tenure .
Asked who would win a race between he and Davis , Kittle said : “ He would smoke me .
He can still run a 4.4.
” Kittle didn ’ t come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 .
“ I didn ’ t choose 85 .
I just showed up and it was in my locker , ” Kittle said .
“ I wore 46 for five years ( at Iowa ) and it wasn ’ t my choice , either .
Others on Highway 85 : Greg Clark ( 1997-2000 ) , Ted Popson ( 1994-96 ) , Brandon Lloyd ( 2003-05 ) and Monty Stickles ( 1960-67 ) .
No .
10 , Jimmy Garoppolo : No .
10 has followed Garoppolo from Eastern Illinois to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 trade onto the 49ers .
He did have to swing a deal , however , to swipe No .
10 from then-rookie wide receiver Kendrick Bourne , whose No .
84 has become a go-to target on third downs and the red zone ( team-high six touchdown catches ) .
The last 49er to wear No .
10 in a Super Bowl was punter Klaus Wilmsmeyer , who punted five times ( yes , five ) in a 49-26 win over the Chargers 25 years ago here in Miami .
While the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soccer greats such as Pele or Lionel Messi ( or Bo Derek ’ s 1979 romantic comedy ) , other 49ers to wear it were George Mira ( 1964-68 ) , Pat Barnes ( 1999 ) , Kyle Williams ( 2010-13 ) , Bruce Ellington ( 2014-16 ) and , lest we forget , current University of Minnesota coach P.J .
Fleck for his 2004 cameo ( one game , one punt return ) .
No .
97 , Nick Bosa : Drafted No .
2 overall in April , Bosa said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t thought about his jersey number and would figure that out later .
Well , it sure didn ’ t take him long to figure out the NFL and receive more Pro Bowl fan votes than any other defender .
No .
97 already is a cherished number in 49ers legacy , having been worn by defensive lineman Bryant Young , a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist who will learn his Canton fate on Saturday .
No one wore No .
97 after Young ’ s 2007 retirement until linebacker Dekoda Watson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Once Watson got dealt to Denver two days after Bosa ’ s draft selection , then the rookie defensive end could wear the same number he wore at Ohio State , and the same his brother , Joey , dons with the Los Angeles Chargers .
No .
19 , Deebo Samuel : It was between this or No .
17 for the rookie wide receiver .
No .
19 is the number worn by the last 49er to touch the football in a Super Bowl : Ted Ginn Jr. , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ravens .
What ever happened to No .
17 ?
It ’ ll be worn Sunday by the 49ers ’ other starting wide receiver , Emmanuel Sanders , who arrived in an Oct. 22 trade from Denver .
No .
99 : DeForest Buckner : It was between Nos .
98 or 99 for the 2016 first-round draft pick , and “ I just liked 99 better than 98 , I guess.
” Did Buckner know who wore No .
99 before him ?
“ Yeah , Aldon Smith .
He was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earned Second-Team All-Pro honors this season .
No .
98 fell to Ronald Blair , a 2016 fifth-rounder No .
44 , Kyle Juszczyk : When Juszczyk arrived among the first 2017 free agents , Tom Rathman was stunned a fullback could command so much loot , all due respect to Juszczyk .
Rathman wore the No .
44 proudly for the 1988-89 champs before becoming a top-notch running backs coach ( now with the Colts ) .
“ I ’ ve only heard good things about him .
He seems like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No .
74 , Joe Staley : He ’ s as eager to win his first Super Bowl as the franchise was in 1981 for its first Lombardi Trophy , and that club did so with the midseason addition of Fred Dean , who wore No .
74 and made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame .
Others to wear No .
74 include Steve Wallace ( 1986-96 ) and Dave Fiore ( 1998-2002 ) .
No .
31 , Raheem Mostert : His jersey from the NFC Championship Game ought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first player to rush for over 200 yards ( 220 ) and four touchdowns in a playoff game .
A lot has been made of his remarkable resiliency through a vagabond , seven-team journey , and that included a different jersey number with each club that allowed him to suit up : No .
27 ( 2015 Dolphins ) , No .
43 ( 2015 Ravens ) , No .
41 ( 2015 Browns ) , No .
25 ( Browns ) , No .
35 ( Bears ) and No .
31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
8 at Purdue .
No .
81 , Jordan Matthews : What a wild ride this number has had since Terrell Owens left town , with 2004 first-round bust Rashaun Woods first inheriting it .
Anquan Boldin ( 2013-15 ) and Trent Taylor ( 2017-18 ) had their moments in No .
81 , which then was bequeathed this season to Matthews , whose been inactive the past five games since being re-signed a third time this season .
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MIAMI — Fred Warner certainly picked the right season to change his number. His jersey number, that is.
The 49ers’ leading tackler switched from No. 48 to 54. Come Sunday, No. 54 will be the 49ers’ starting middle linebacker in Super Bowl LIV (Roman-numeral translation: 54).
“I knew all along. I read minds, baby,” Warner joked at his locker last week. “It’s kind of uncanny.”
The No. 54 got vacated once the 49ers cut defensive end Cassius Marsh last March.
When Warner arrived in 2018 as a third-round draft pick, “48 was a number thrown to me,” he recalled.
“Coming in, I wanted a 50-number, but I got put with a 40-number, and going into the season, I didn’t like the 50s that were available,” Warner added. “So 48 seemed right because I wore 4 in college.”
He’s worn 54 quite well, while making 131 tackles, three forced fumbles and a memorable first-career interception that he returned for a touchdown in a Dec. 21 win over the Rams.
Here are nine other Niners’ numbers to help paint this Super Bowl’s picture:
No. 85, George Kittle: The All-Pro tight end has never met No. 85 predecessors Vernon Davis (2006-15) nor Mike Wilson, who won four Super Bowl rings during his 1981-90 tenure. Asked who would win a race between he and Davis, Kittle said: “He would smoke me. He can still run a 4.4.”
Kittle didn’t come chasing Davis’ old number once drafted in 2017. “I didn’t choose 85. I just showed up and it was in my locker,” Kittle said. “I wore 46 for five years (at Iowa) and it wasn’t my choice, either.
“You don’t choose the jersey. The jersey chooses you.”
Others on Highway 85: Greg Clark (1997-2000), Ted Popson (1994-96), Brandon Lloyd (2003-05) and Monty Stickles (1960-67).
No. 10, Jimmy Garoppolo: No. 10 has followed Garoppolo from Eastern Illinois to the New England Patriots to his Halloween 2017 trade onto the 49ers. He did have to swing a deal, however, to swipe No. 10 from then-rookie wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, whose No. 84 has become a go-to target on third downs and the red zone (team-high six touchdown catches).
The last 49er to wear No. 10 in a Super Bowl was punter Klaus Wilmsmeyer, who punted five times (yes, five) in a 49-26 win over the Chargers 25 years ago here in Miami.
While the No. 10 may kinder images of soccer greats such as Pele or Lionel Messi (or Bo Derek’s 1979 romantic comedy), other 49ers to wear it were George Mira (1964-68), Pat Barnes (1999), Kyle Williams (2010-13), Bruce Ellington (2014-16) and, lest we forget, current University of Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck for his 2004 cameo (one game, one punt return).
No. 97, Nick Bosa: Drafted No. 2 overall in April, Bosa said in his introductory press conference he hadn’t thought about his jersey number and would figure that out later. Well, it sure didn’t take him long to figure out the NFL and receive more Pro Bowl fan votes than any other defender.
No. 97 already is a cherished number in 49ers legacy, having been worn by defensive lineman Bryant Young, a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist who will learn his Canton fate on Saturday. No one wore No. 97 after Young’s 2007 retirement until linebacker Dekoda Watson suited up in it a decade later. Once Watson got dealt to Denver two days after Bosa’s draft selection, then the rookie defensive end could wear the same number he wore at Ohio State, and the same his brother, Joey, dons with the Los Angeles Chargers.
No. 19, Deebo Samuel: It was between this or No. 17 for the rookie wide receiver. No. 19 is the number worn by the last 49er to touch the football in a Super Bowl: Ted Ginn Jr., on a kick return to midfield against the Ravens. What ever happened to No. 17? It’ll be worn Sunday by the 49ers’ other starting wide receiver, Emmanuel Sanders, who arrived in an Oct. 22 trade from Denver.
No. 99: DeForest Buckner: It was between Nos. 98 or 99 for the 2016 first-round draft pick, and “I just liked 99 better than 98, I guess.” Did Buckner know who wore No. 99 before him? “Yeah, Aldon Smith. He was a baller,” said Buckner, who earned Second-Team All-Pro honors this season. No. 98 fell to Ronald Blair, a 2016 fifth-rounder
No. 44, Kyle Juszczyk: When Juszczyk arrived among the first 2017 free agents, Tom Rathman was stunned a fullback could command so much loot, all due respect to Juszczyk. Rathman wore the No. 44 proudly for the 1988-89 champs before becoming a top-notch running backs coach (now with the Colts). “I’ve only heard good things about him. He seems like a good man,” Juszczyk said.
No. 74, Joe Staley: He’s as eager to win his first Super Bowl as the franchise was in 1981 for its first Lombardi Trophy, and that club did so with the midseason addition of Fred Dean, who wore No. 74 and made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Others to wear No. 74 include Steve Wallace (1986-96) and Dave Fiore (1998-2002).
No. 31, Raheem Mostert: His jersey from the NFC Championship Game ought to be in Canton to recognize the first player to rush for over 200 yards (220) and four touchdowns in a playoff game. A lot has been made of his remarkable resiliency through a vagabond, seven-team journey, and that included a different jersey number with each club that allowed him to suit up: No. 27 (2015 Dolphins), No. 43 (2015 Ravens), No. 41 (2015 Browns), No. 25 (Browns), No. 35 (Bears) and No. 31 (49ers). He wore No. 8 at Purdue.
No. 81, Jordan Matthews: What a wild ride this number has had since Terrell Owens left town, with 2004 first-round bust Rashaun Woods first inheriting it. Anquan Boldin (2013-15) and Trent Taylor (2017-18) had their moments in No. 81, which then was bequeathed this season to Matthews, whose been inactive the past five games since being re-signed a third time this season.


mercurynews--2020-01-27--Julie Jason: Are you eligible for the EITC tax credit?

Millions of people who could possibly benefit from getting a check from the U.S. Treasury don ’ t .
They are eligible to receive , in the words of the IRS , “ the federal government ’ s largest benefit for workers , ” the EITC ( earned income tax credit ) .
The EITC is for “ people who work and earn low to modest incomes.
” What ’ s “ low to modest ” for the 2019 tax year ?
There are different limits , depending on earnings , filing status and whether there are “ qualifying children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , age and residency requirements .
Keep in mind that you don ’ t need to have children to be eligible .
However , income caps are very low .
Also , in all cases , investment income must be $ 3,600 or less .
For single filers and heads of households , gross income must not exceed the following amounts in order to be eligible for the EITC : a .
$ 50,162 ( $ 55,952 married filing jointly ) with three or more qualifying children c. $ 41,094 ( $ 46,884 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child In prior years , the Treasury mailed out checks from $ 11 to $ 6,557 to those in the a. category ; $ 10 to $ 5,828 in b. ; $ 9 to $ 3,526 in c. ; and $ 2 to $ 529 in d. The IRS believes that 4 of 5 eligible taxpayers claim and get the EITC , leaving 1 out of 5 who do not .
In 2019 , 25 million people received about $ 63 billion in EITC .
The average amount received was more than $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credit ?
According to the IRS , they may be living in nontraditional homes , such as a grandparent raising a grandchild ; their earnings may have declined ; their marital or parental status may have changed ; they may not have children ; they may have limited English skills ; they may be veterans , living in rural areas or Native Americans ; they may have earnings below the tax filing requirements .
Perhaps they have disabilities or are raising children with disabilities .
If you know of anyone in this situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ column .
For more help , you can read an IRS table that I ’ ve posted on my website at www.juliejason.com/blog .
You ’ ll also find a list of qualifying questions there .
If you go to EITC Assistant at www.irs.gov , you ’ ll find both English and Spanish versions to help you determine how to qualify ( https : //www.irs.gov/eitcassistant ) .
One more important point : We ’ ve been talking about the federal EITC .
Many states have similar credits , including California , Connecticut and New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see https : //www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/states-and-local-governments-with-earned-income-tax-credit .
There may be additional credits offered to residents of certain local municipalities , such as the District of Columbia and New York City .
For example , for a single filer ( parent of a qualifying child ) whose gross income was $ 30,000 in 2019 , federally taxable income is $ 17,800 , after an EITC credit of $ 1,824 .
Instead of owing taxes , this mother will receive a check from the Treasury for $ 1,824 .
Assuming she was a resident of New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the state of New York for $ 1,020 .
In contrast , if she resided in Connecticut , a state with a smaller credit , she would receive a check for only $ 141 .
Along with the EITC , there are other credits , such as the Child Tax Credit , the Additional Child Tax Credit , the Credit for Other Dependents and the American Opportunity Tax Credit , that greatly reduce poverty for working families .
It ’ s worth your time to see if you or someone you know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is to use the EITC Assistant .
The tool will help you with your filing status , your child ’ s status as a qualifying child , and your eligibility for and the estimated amount of the EITC .
Julie Jason , JD , LLM , a personal portfolio manager ( Jackson , Grant of Stamford , Conn. ) and author , welcomes your questions/comments ( readers @ juliejason.com ) .

Millions of people who could possibly benefit from getting a check from the U.S. Treasury don’t. They are eligible to receive, in the words of the IRS, “the federal government’s largest benefit for workers,” the EITC (earned income tax credit).
The EITC is for “people who work and earn low to modest incomes.” What’s “low to modest” for the 2019 tax year?
There are different limits, depending on earnings, filing status and whether there are “qualifying children,” those who meet certain relationship, age and residency requirements.
Keep in mind that you don’t need to have children to be eligible. However, income caps are very low. Also, in all cases, investment income must be $3,600 or less.
For single filers and heads of households, gross income must not exceed the following amounts in order to be eligible for the EITC:
a. $50,162 ($55,952 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children
b. $46,703 ($52,493 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children
c. $41,094 ($46,884 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child
d. $15,570 ($21,370 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children.
In prior years, the Treasury mailed out checks from $11 to $6,557 to those in the a. category; $10 to $5,828 in b.; $9 to $3,526 in c.; and $2 to $529 in d.
The IRS believes that 4 of 5 eligible taxpayers claim and get the EITC, leaving 1 out of 5 who do not. In 2019, 25 million people received about $63 billion in EITC. The average amount received was more than $2,400.
Who is potentially overlooking this credit?
According to the IRS, they may be living in nontraditional homes, such as a grandparent raising a grandchild; their earnings may have declined; their marital or parental status may have changed; they may not have children; they may have limited English skills; they may be veterans, living in rural areas or Native Americans; they may have earnings below the tax filing requirements. Perhaps they have disabilities or are raising children with disabilities.
If you know of anyone in this situation, give them a copy of this column. For more help, you can read an IRS table that I’ve posted on my website at www.juliejason.com/blog. You’ll also find a list of qualifying questions there.
If you go to EITC Assistant at www.irs.gov, you’ll find both English and Spanish versions to help you determine how to qualify (https://www.irs.gov/eitcassistant).
One more important point: We’ve been talking about the federal EITC. Many states have similar credits, including California, Connecticut and New York. For a full list, see https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/states-and-local-governments-with-earned-income-tax-credit. There may be additional credits offered to residents of certain local municipalities, such as the District of Columbia and New York City.
For example, for a single filer (parent of a qualifying child) whose gross income was $30,000 in 2019, federally taxable income is $17,800, after an EITC credit of $1,824. Instead of owing taxes, this mother will receive a check from the Treasury for $1,824.
Assuming she was a resident of New York state, she would receive a check from the state of New York for $1,020. In contrast, if she resided in Connecticut, a state with a smaller credit, she would receive a check for only $141.
Along with the EITC, there are other credits, such as the Child Tax Credit, the Additional Child Tax Credit, the Credit for Other Dependents and the American Opportunity Tax Credit, that greatly reduce poverty for working families.
It’s worth your time to see if you or someone you know qualifies. The best way to do that is to use the EITC Assistant. The tool will help you with your filing status, your child’s status as a qualifying child, and your eligibility for and the estimated amount of the EITC.
Julie Jason, JD, LLM, a personal portfolio manager (Jackson, Grant of Stamford, Conn.) and author, welcomes your questions/comments (readers@juliejason.com).


mercurynews--2020-01-27--Letter: Carl Guardino’s legacy will go on in SVLG’s great work

Re : “ Next SVLG CEO must help Valley build on success ” ( Editorial , Jan. 19 ) : How wonderful to read your editorial noting so many accomplishments of long-time Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Carl Guardino .
Carl and I first met in the late 1980 ’ s when he was a young aide to respected former Assemblyman Rusty Areias and I was a young staff member to highly regarded former State Senator Becky Morgan .
All these years later , I ’ ve been honored to serve as a founding board member of the Silicon Valley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after he and his wife , Leslee , came up with the idea for an annual Turkey Trot , now the nation ’ s largest timed Thanksgiving Day run .
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Re: “Next SVLG CEO must help Valley build on success” (Editorial, Jan. 19):
How wonderful to read your editorial noting so many accomplishments of long-time Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Carl Guardino.
Carl and I first met in the late 1980’s when he was a young aide to respected former Assemblyman Rusty Areias and I was a young staff member to highly regarded former State Senator Becky Morgan. All these years later, I’ve been honored to serve as a founding board member of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, which Carl created after he and his wife, Leslee, came up with the idea for an annual Turkey Trot, now the nation’s largest timed Thanksgiving Day run.
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Bridge: Jan. 27, 2020

Cy the Cynic admits that clear thinking as declarer is not his strength .
“ Declarers have a lot to think about , ” I remarked .
“ You need to organize your thought processes.
” “ If I organized my thoughts , ” Cy said , “ they ’ d form a union and demand benefits.
” At today ’ s 3NT , the Cynic played low from dummy on the first spade .
He took East ’ s ten with the ace and chose to cash the ace of diamonds and finesse with dummy ’ s jack .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ club ( not best ) .
West won and led the jack of spades , and Cy pondered … and put up the queen .
He went down two when East won and returned a spade .
A vital part of declarer ’ s thinking must be to draw inferences from the way the defenders operate .
Cy can reason that if West had the king of spades , East would have returned a spade when he won a diamond trick , letting West set up his suit while he had the ace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cy plays low from dummy on the second spade , he blocks the suit and makes his game .
You hold : S J 9 8 5 2 H 10 8 4 2 D 4 2 C A 9 .
The dealer , at your left , opens one diamond .
Your partner doubles , and the next player bids two diamonds .
What do you say ?
ANSWER : Bid two spades .
Your five-card suit and side ace justify competing .
Given that you have about half the deck in high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning eight tricks should be easy .
If your opponent had raised to three diamonds ( preemptive ) , then you would have a problem .

Cy the Cynic admits that clear thinking as declarer is not his strength.
“Declarers have a lot to think about,” I remarked. “You need to organize your thought processes.”
“If I organized my thoughts,” Cy said, “they’d form a union and demand benefits.”
At today’s 3NT, the Cynic played low from dummy on the first spade. He took East’s ten with the ace and chose to cash the ace of diamonds and finesse with dummy’s jack. East took the queen and returned a club (not best). West won and led the jack of spades, and Cy pondered … and put up the queen. He went down two when East won and returned a spade.
INFERENCES
A vital part of declarer’s thinking must be to draw inferences from the way the defenders operate. Cy can reason that if West had the king of spades, East would have returned a spade when he won a diamond trick, letting West set up his suit while he had the ace of clubs for an entry.
If Cy plays low from dummy on the second spade, he blocks the suit and makes his game.
DAILY QUESTION
You hold: S J 9 8 5 2 H 10 8 4 2 D 4 2 C A 9. The dealer, at your left, opens one diamond. Your partner doubles, and the next player bids two diamonds. What do you say?
ANSWER: Bid two spades. Your five-card suit and side ace justify competing. Given that you have about half the deck in high cards and a good trump fit, winning eight tricks should be easy. If your opponent had raised to three diamonds (preemptive), then you would have a problem.
South dealer
Both sides vulnerable
NORTH
S Q 7 4
H A J 5
D K J 9 7 3
C K 4
WEST
S J 9 8 5 2
H 10 8 4 2
D 4 2
C A 9
EAST
S K 10 3
H Q 9 3
D Q 10 6
C J 10 6 2
SOUTH
S A 6
H K 7 6
D A 8 5
C Q 8 7 5 3
South West North East
1 C Pass 1 D Pass
1 NT Pass 3 NT All Pass
Opening lead — S 5
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Word Game: Jan. 27, 2020

TODAY ’ S WORD — JUNKETING ( JUNKETING : JUNK-et-ing : Going on a trip or journey . )
Can you find 21 or more words in JUNKETING ?
The list will be published tomorrow .
SATURDAY ’ S WORD — MENTIONS mien mine mint miso mist mite moist moisten monies monte mote most emit neon nest nine noes noise none nones nonet nose note tennis tenon tension time tine tome tone inmost inset into intone item omen omit onset semi sennit sent sine site smite smote snit some sonnet stein stem steno stone To purchase the Word Game book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for just $ 5 while supplies last !
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
4 .
Proper nouns , slang words , or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed .

TODAY’S WORD — JUNKETING (JUNKETING: JUNK-et-ing: Going on a trip or journey.)
Average mark 16 words
Time limit 25 minutes
Can you find 21 or more words in JUNKETING? The list will be published tomorrow.
SATURDAY’S WORD — MENTIONS mien mine mint miso mist mite moist
moisten monies monte mote most emit neon nest nine noes noise none
nones nonet nose note tennis tenon tension time tine tome tone inmost
inset into intone item omen omit onset semi sennit sent sine site smite
smote snit some sonnet stein stem steno stone
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.
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mercurynews--2020-01-27--Horoscopes Jan. 27, 2020: Patton Oswalt shares advice with Cris Collinsworth.

Happy Birthday : Preparation and organization will be essential this year .
Getting everything in order will help ease stress and encourage positive change .
The less you have to feel responsible for , the better .
An emotional change should go along with clearing the clutter from your life .
Getting tangled up in someone ’ s affairs will lead to confusion , uncertainty , anger and disengaging from relationships .
Your numbers are 7 , 12 , 18 , 26 , 31 , 34 , 46 .
ARIES ( March 21-April 19 ) : Fulfill any promises made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Stay focused on responsibilities , tying up loose ends and helping someone in need .
The more you do , the better you will feel .
Personal growth will change your life .
3 stars TAURUS ( April 20-May 20 ) : It ’ s up to you to bring about change .
Stop waiting and start doing .
Update your look , and search for new ways to use your skills .
Offer solutions , and be willing to lend a helping hand .
Something good will transpire .
4 stars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Put more thought into job responsibilities .
Don ’ t count on someone to do the work for you .
Expect someone to try to tempt you to do something that is indulgent or that could upset someone you love .
Be firm and say no .
2 stars CANCER ( June 21-July 22 ) : Put in the time , and reap the rewards .
Don ’ t be shy if you have an idea or think you can solve a problem ; speak up .
Your input will cause some controversy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will lead to personal gain .
5 stars LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22 ) : Put a limit on your generosity .
If you overspend , you will be left short when it comes time to pay your bills .
Clear thinking should take precedence over impulsive action .
Handle a challenge with care .
3 stars VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22 ) : A change will lift your spirits and encourage you to participate more in your community .
Networking events will allow you to show off your skills and bring about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Choose patience over aggression .
3 stars LIBRA ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22 ) : Take your time , think matters through and take a wait-and-see approach regarding what ’ s going on around you .
Don ’ t get upset over the changes someone makes .
Chose to take a pass instead of offering criticism or complaints .
3 stars SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ) : A change of scenery will lift your spirits .
Chill out , and enjoy the process of preparing for something that looks promising .
Show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way you approach a lifestyle change .
Personal improvement is on the rise .
5 stars SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21 ) : Be careful how you handle friends and relatives .
Offer sound solutions if asked for your input .
Don ’ t engage in gossip or listen to someone who is offering a speculative point of view .
Truth and facts matter .
2 stars CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19 ) : Review projects , and see if there is any value in revisiting an old idea or plan .
Getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen in a while will be a reminder of things you used to love doing .
Romance is favored .
4 stars AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18 ) : Think and do .
Following through with your plans will keep you occupied .
Don ’ t worry about the changes someone is making .
Accept inevitable change , and carry on doing your own thing .
Question motives if someone is too complimentary or generous .
3 stars PISCES ( Feb. 19-March 20 ) : Help a cause .
Reach out to someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address a matter that was left undone will encourage you to move forward .
A change should be made for the right reason , not out of anger or revenge .
3 stars Birthday Baby : You are talented , suspicious and aggressive .
You are engaging and idealistic .

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patton Oswalt, 51; Alan Cumming, 55; Bridget Fonda, 56; Cris Collinsworth, 61.
Happy Birthday: Preparation and organization will be essential this year. Getting everything in order will help ease stress and encourage positive change. The less you have to feel responsible for, the better. An emotional change should go along with clearing the clutter from your life. Getting tangled up in someone’s affairs will lead to confusion, uncertainty, anger and disengaging from relationships. Your numbers are 7, 12, 18, 26, 31, 34, 46.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Fulfill any promises made, and get on with your day. Stay focused on responsibilities, tying up loose ends and helping someone in need. The more you do, the better you will feel. Personal growth will change your life. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s up to you to bring about change. Stop waiting and start doing. Update your look, and search for new ways to use your skills. Offer solutions, and be willing to lend a helping hand. Something good will transpire. 4 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put more thought into job responsibilities. Don’t count on someone to do the work for you. Expect someone to try to tempt you to do something that is indulgent or that could upset someone you love. Be firm and say no. 2 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put in the time, and reap the rewards. Don’t be shy if you have an idea or think you can solve a problem; speak up. Your input will cause some controversy, but in the end, it will lead to personal gain. 5 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put a limit on your generosity. If you overspend, you will be left short when it comes time to pay your bills. Clear thinking should take precedence over impulsive action. Handle a challenge with care. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A change will lift your spirits and encourage you to participate more in your community. Networking events will allow you to show off your skills and bring about positive change. A partnership looks promising. Choose patience over aggression. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take your time, think matters through and take a wait-and-see approach regarding what’s going on around you. Don’t get upset over the changes someone makes. Chose to take a pass instead of offering criticism or complaints. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A change of scenery will lift your spirits. Chill out, and enjoy the process of preparing for something that looks promising. Show affection, and be innovative in the way you approach a lifestyle change. Personal improvement is on the rise. 5 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be careful how you handle friends and relatives. Offer sound solutions if asked for your input. Don’t engage in gossip or listen to someone who is offering a speculative point of view. Truth and facts matter. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Review projects, and see if there is any value in revisiting an old idea or plan. Getting together with someone you haven’t seen in a while will be a reminder of things you used to love doing. Romance is favored. 4 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Think and do. Following through with your plans will keep you occupied. Don’t worry about the changes someone is making. Accept inevitable change, and carry on doing your own thing. Question motives if someone is too complimentary or generous. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Help a cause. Reach out to someone from your past. A chance to address a matter that was left undone will encourage you to move forward. A change should be made for the right reason, not out of anger or revenge. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are talented, suspicious and aggressive. You are engaging and idealistic.
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mercurynews--2020-01-27--Ask Amy: We’re the same age but she treats me like a child

DEAR AMY : I ’ ve been friends with “ Marian ” since grade school .
We ’ re now in our 60s and live in the same neighborhood .
Although our lives took different paths at times , I consider her like family .
We ’ ve always been there for each other — but lately I ’ m feeling a lot of negative judgment from her , even concerning trivial things .
Instead of being supportive or even just sympathetic , she ’ s taken to chastising me in almost a parental tone , or by minimizing my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says she gets to pick where I ’ ll die • Ask Amy : I ’ m still upset by my houseguests ’ overheard gossip • Ask Amy : My boyfriend is interfering with my social media presence • Ask Amy : Why are these women on a dating site if they don ’ t want to date ?
• Ask Amy : This personal news could harm my ‘ brand ’ at the office Growing up , she made some bad choices ( we all do ) but I always helped where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m reaching the point where I have to avoid certain subjects because I don ’ t want the criticism .
The other night she responded to my defensive mood saying she can have an opposing opinion .
But it ’ s the way she goes at it .
And sometimes all you want is to vent to a friend .
I know there ’ s more to this , it ’ s not just about me , but what do I do ?
DEAR BFF : Yes , sometimes all you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But are you venting too often ?
Are you listening as much as you are talking ?
You should “ rerack ” this conversation , back up , and express : “ You seem very frustrated , but I want you to know that there are times when I just hope for a sympathetic ear .
Having you really hear me means so much.
” You should also pay close attention to your defensive reaction when your friend weighs in .
Often , defensiveness means that you are clinging to a position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abandoned .
DEAR AMY : I like my workplace , but I ’ m easily working 60 to 70 hours a week with no overtime compensation .
The pace is unsustainable , especially now that I ’ m three months pregnant .
There is no slowing down at my workplace — my profession is very time-sensitive and demands me to be on-call all the time , including nights and weekends .
A dream job , in a related but different field , became open recently .
I applied and got invited to interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point in the interview process do I disclose that I ’ m pregnant ?
And what should I say when I get asked my reasons for leaving my current job ?
I still don ’ t look pregnant , and by my calculations , I would potentially get hired three months before my due date .
Preggers in need of balance DEAR PREGGERS : When seeking a job change , you should tell potential employers that you believe you have maximized your opportunities where you are .
Putting in 20 to 30 “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional compensation reduces your net income considerably .
Surely , you ’ re seeking a job with better hours and appropriate compensation .
( You would be a fool not to ! )
In terms of your pregnancy , you are not legally required to disclose it at any time .
You could walk in to an interview at eight months pregnant , and the hiring manager should not ask you about it .
( At that stage of pregnancy , should a potential hire bring it up in an interview herself ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your early-term pregnancy during your first interview with the company .
It is not relevant to your professional skills .
You should move forward in the process with confidence that you will make it to the next stage .
The hiring process these days can last for many months .
If you develop a rapport with the hiring manager and are very obviously pregnant during a later-stage interview , you could address it and offer reassurances that you will handle your challenges readily — the way countless working mothers have done , since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit from reading “ Here ’ s the Plan : Your Practical , Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenthood , ” by Allyson Downey ( 2016 , Seal Press ) .
I worked in a nursing home for 43 years .
I helped residents with their mail .
It seemed to me that all the old people wrote about was their aches , pains and death .
Now that I ’ m 66 , I don ’ t bore others with aches and pains .
My mom had MS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and never talked about her health troubles .
Talking all day about troubles is boring .
DEAR LEARNED : My mother also had chronic health problems and never mentioned them because she understood that this reportage is boring .
However , “ Buzz Killed ” was referring to colleagues recounting losses ( deaths and illnesses ) of family members .
I put this in a different category .
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy @ amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy , P.O .
Box 194 , Freeville , NY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter @ askingamy or Facebook .

DEAR AMY: I’ve been friends with “Marian” since grade school. We’re now in our 60s and live in the same neighborhood.
Although our lives took different paths at times, I consider her like family. We’ve always been there for each other — but lately I’m feeling a lot of negative judgment from her, even concerning trivial things.
Instead of being supportive or even just sympathetic, she’s taken to chastising me in almost a parental tone, or by minimizing my discomfort.
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Ask Amy: I’ve told them they need therapy, and they refuse to do it. What now? Advice | Ask Amy: The man I love is my grandchild’s uncle, and things have gotten messy Growing up, she made some bad choices (we all do) but I always helped where I could and stood behind her. I’m reaching the point where I have to avoid certain subjects because I don’t want the criticism. The other night she responded to my defensive mood saying she can have an opposing opinion. But it’s the way she goes at it. And sometimes all you want is to vent to a friend.
I know there’s more to this, it’s not just about me, but what do I do?
BFFs?
DEAR BFF: Yes, sometimes all you want is to vent to a friend. But are you venting too often? Are you listening as much as you are talking?
You should “rerack” this conversation, back up, and express: “You seem very frustrated, but I want you to know that there are times when I just hope for a sympathetic ear. Having you really hear me means so much.”
You should also pay close attention to your defensive reaction when your friend weighs in. Often, defensiveness means that you are clinging to a position that should be examined — and perhaps abandoned.
DEAR AMY: I like my workplace, but I’m easily working 60 to 70 hours a week with no overtime compensation. The pace is unsustainable, especially now that I’m three months pregnant. There is no slowing down at my workplace — my profession is very time-sensitive and demands me to be on-call all the time, including nights and weekends.
A dream job, in a related but different field, became open recently. I applied and got invited to interview. My question is, at what point in the interview process do I disclose that I’m pregnant? And what should I say when I get asked my reasons for leaving my current job?
I still don’t look pregnant, and by my calculations, I would potentially get hired three months before my due date.
Preggers in need of balance
DEAR PREGGERS: When seeking a job change, you should tell potential employers that you believe you have maximized your opportunities where you are.
Putting in 20 to 30 “extra” hours a week with no additional compensation reduces your net income considerably. Surely, you’re seeking a job with better hours and appropriate compensation. (You would be a fool not to!)
In terms of your pregnancy, you are not legally required to disclose it at any time. You could walk in to an interview at eight months pregnant, and the hiring manager should not ask you about it. (At that stage of pregnancy, should a potential hire bring it up in an interview herself? It depends.)
Do not disclose your early-term pregnancy during your first interview with the company. It is not relevant to your professional skills. You should move forward in the process with confidence that you will make it to the next stage. The hiring process these days can last for many months.
If you develop a rapport with the hiring manager and are very obviously pregnant during a later-stage interview, you could address it and offer reassurances that you will handle your challenges readily — the way countless working mothers have done, since the dawn of time.
You might benefit from reading “Here’s the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenthood,” by Allyson Downey (2016, Seal Press).
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DEAR AMY: “Buzz Killed in Boston” complained about co-workers’ incessant morbid ramblings.
I worked in a nursing home for 43 years. I helped residents with their mail. It seemed to me that all the old people wrote about was their aches, pains and death.
Now that I’m 66, I don’t bore others with aches and pains. My mom had MS, broke her hip three times, and never talked about her health troubles. Talking all day about troubles is boring.
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DEAR LEARNED: My mother also had chronic health problems and never mentioned them because she understood that this reportage is boring.
However, “Buzz Killed” was referring to colleagues recounting losses (deaths and illnesses) of family members. I put this in a different category.
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