mercurynews--2020-02-10--Alameda County sheriff’s deputy sues Toronto Raptors exec Masai Ujiri

OAKLAND — An Alameda County sheriff ’ s deputy is suing Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujuiri , saying the basketball executive “ hit him in the face and chest with both fists ” as the deputy tried to check Ujiri ’ s credentials after the Raptors won the NBA Championship title last year .
Deputy Alan Strickland has suffered “ physical , mental , emotional and economic ” injuries as a result of the June 13 confrontation at Oracle Arena , where Strickland and other deputies provided security for Game 6 of the NBA Finals , according to the federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was guarding the arena floor after the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors when Uriji attempted to join the celebration .
Ujiri , who “ had no visible credential , ” tried to go around Strickland and “ repeatedly ignored ” the deputy ’ s orders to stop , the suit claims .
“ Masai Ujiri then attacked Plaintiff Alan Strickland and hit him in the face and chest with both fists , ” according to the federal lawsuit .
“ The force ” of the contact sent Strickland “ backwards several feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials , Strickland alleges , had earlier told him there had been a recent security breach in which someone showed fake credentials to get onto the court and the league “ did not want this security breach to occur again.
” The suit also names the Toronto Raptors , Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and the NBA as defendants .
Ujiri was never arrested but was suspected of misdemeanor battery .
In October , the Alameda County District Attorney ’ s Office announced it would not file criminal charges against the Raptors executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting at the D.A.
’ s office “ focused on matters that we believe merited constructive , structured mediation and conflict resolution and were better handled in a setting outside of the courtroom , ” a spokesperson said at the time .
A spokesperson for the Alameda County Sheriff ’ s Office said Monday that Strickland remains out on medical leave .
Strickland has worked as an Alameda County deputy since 2006 .
Raptors representatives could not immediately be reached for comment .
Mastagni Holstedt , A.P.C .
law firm , which represents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not respond to a request for comment .

OAKLAND — An Alameda County sheriff’s deputy is suing Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujuiri, saying the basketball executive “hit him in the face and chest with both fists” as the deputy tried to check Ujiri’s credentials after the Raptors won the NBA Championship title last year.
Deputy Alan Strickland has suffered “physical, mental, emotional and economic” injuries as a result of the June 13 confrontation at Oracle Arena, where Strickland and other deputies provided security for Game 6 of the NBA Finals, according to the federal lawsuit filed Friday.
Strickland claims he was guarding the arena floor after the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors when Uriji attempted to join the celebration. Ujiri, who “had no visible credential,” tried to go around Strickland and “repeatedly ignored” the deputy’s orders to stop, the suit claims.
“Masai Ujiri then attacked Plaintiff Alan Strickland and hit him in the face and chest with both fists,” according to the federal lawsuit. “The force” of the contact sent Strickland “backwards several feet,” the suit said.
NBA officials, Strickland alleges, had earlier told him there had been a recent security breach in which someone showed fake credentials to get onto the court and the league “did not want this security breach to occur again.”
The suit also names the Toronto Raptors, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and the NBA as defendants.
Ujiri was never arrested but was suspected of misdemeanor battery. In October, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced it would not file criminal charges against the Raptors executive, but said Uriji had attended a meeting at the D.A.’s office “focused on matters that we believe merited constructive, structured mediation and conflict resolution and were better handled in a setting outside of the courtroom,” a spokesperson said at the time.
A spokesperson for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that Strickland remains out on medical leave. Strickland has worked as an Alameda County deputy since 2006.
Raptors representatives could not immediately be reached for comment. Mastagni Holstedt, A.P.C. law firm, which represents Alameda County sheriff’s deputies, did not respond to a request for comment.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--Letter: How exactly did Trump, his ancestors make this nation great?

Did Trump , his ancestors make this nation great ?
I laughed out loud during President Trump ’ s State of the Union address when he spoke about “ our ” ancestors making this the great country that it is .
Only Trump ’ s father was born in America and he was the first generation of his family to do so .
Trump and his father were sued by the Department of Justice in 1973 because they refused to rent their apartments to people of color .
There were court filings in 33 different states because Trump refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies owed them .
The defunct Trump University settled a $ 25-million lawsuit because of its fraudulent practices .
The Trump Foundation was forced to dissolve because of its misuse of funds collected in the name of charity and Trump was fined $ 2 million .
The list goes on .
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Did Trump, his ancestors
make this nation great?
I laughed out loud during President Trump’s State of the Union address when he spoke about “our” ancestors making this the great country that it is.
Only Trump’s father was born in America and he was the first generation of his family to do so.
Trump and his father were sued by the Department of Justice in 1973 because they refused to rent their apartments to people of color. There were court filings in 33 different states because Trump refused to pay what some business owners said Trump companies owed them.
The defunct Trump University settled a $25-million lawsuit because of its fraudulent practices. The Trump Foundation was forced to dissolve because of its misuse of funds collected in the name of charity and Trump was fined $2 million.
The list goes on.
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mercurynews--2020-02-11--Horoscopes Feb. 11, 2020: Jennifer Aniston, focus on what you believe in.

Happy Birthday : Do your best , and you ’ ll get the most in return .
Added discipline will help you reach the goals you set this year .
Fitness , organization and putting everything you want to keep in your life in its proper place will help you prepare for new beginnings .
Look inward , and you ’ ll discover what it is you can do to improve emotionally , physically and spiritually .
Your numbers are 4 , 12 , 20 , 26 , 31 , 35 , 48 .
ARIES ( March 21-April 19 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Don ’ t overreact .
Do more and complain less , and accomplish what you set out to do .
Once you establish your position and what you want , it will be easy to manipulate situations to benefit you .
3 stars TAURUS ( April 20-May 20 ) : Get out , meet new people and try things you ’ ve never done .
You ’ ll benefit from the interactions you have with established individuals .
A new outlook will lead to greater confidence .
Elders , children or peers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GEMINI ( May 21-June 20 ) : It ’ s what you do that counts .
If you leave a good impression , you will prosper .
Take the initiative , add extra detail and do your best to stand out .
Adopting a proactive attitude , taking action and finishing what you start will bring positive results .
2 stars CANCER ( June 21-July 22 ) : Start talking , and you ’ ll build an audience .
There is plenty to gain from the people you encounter and the partnerships you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit you if you stop complaining and start making adjustments .
4 stars LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22 ) : Your charm will entertain whoever you encounter .
A job done well will impress onlookers ; however , don ’ t think you will reap the rewards without continued effort .
The best way to secure your position is with consistency and superior work ethic .
3 stars VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22 ) : Emotional matters will surface .
Be prepared to deal with whatever pops up , and move on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel and what you want to happen , and you will get the help you need to allow you to excel .
3 stars LIBRA ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22 ) : Be willing to give and to take .
Travel , even if it ’ s only a short distance .
A new hobby or creative project , or getting out with friends will lead to new beginnings .
The options that keep you active will bring the best results .
3 stars SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ) : Do something unique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can make a difference at home if you start renovations , redecorate or make a physical move that will eliminate problems that are holding you back .
Act on your gut feelings .
4 stars SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21 ) : It will be up to you to get things underway .
Plan an adventure , visit an exotic destination or open your heart to someone you want to get to know better .
Let your imagination flow and your free spirit dictate your destiny .
2 stars CAPRICORN ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move , put your finances in order and implement the professional , financial and personal changes you want to happen .
Tackling home improvement projects or changing your living arrangements is encouraged .
A lifestyle change will improve emotional and physical health .
5 stars AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18 ) : Focus on what you believe in , and make a change that will strengthen your relationship with someone special .
Stop beating yourself up , and start doing something that puts a smile on your face .
Live in the moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 stars PISCES ( Feb. 19-March 20 ) : Take on a project if it will help you seal a deal or advance .
Don ’ t leave anything undone or in someone else ’ s hands .
Be responsible , share your ideas and form alliances , and you will get ahead .
Change is necessary , so forge ahead .
3 stars Birthday Baby : You are intelligent , innovative and thoughtful .
You are intuitive and creative .

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 28; Kelly Rowland, 39; Jennifer Aniston, 51; Sheryl Crow, 58.
Happy Birthday: Do your best, and you’ll get the most in return. Added discipline will help you reach the goals you set this year. Fitness, organization and putting everything you want to keep in your life in its proper place will help you prepare for new beginnings. Look inward, and you’ll discover what it is you can do to improve emotionally, physically and spiritually. Your numbers are 4, 12, 20, 26, 31, 35, 48.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stay on top of your game. Don’t overreact. Do more and complain less, and accomplish what you set out to do. Once you establish your position and what you want, it will be easy to manipulate situations to benefit you. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get out, meet new people and try things you’ve never done. You’ll benefit from the interactions you have with established individuals. A new outlook will lead to greater confidence. Elders, children or peers will offer exciting options. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s what you do that counts. If you leave a good impression, you will prosper. Take the initiative, add extra detail and do your best to stand out. Adopting a proactive attitude, taking action and finishing what you start will bring positive results. 2 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Start talking, and you’ll build an audience. There is plenty to gain from the people you encounter and the partnerships you develop. Change can be useful and benefit you if you stop complaining and start making adjustments. 4 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your charm will entertain whoever you encounter. A job done well will impress onlookers; however, don’t think you will reap the rewards without continued effort. The best way to secure your position is with consistency and superior work ethic. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotional matters will surface. Be prepared to deal with whatever pops up, and move on. Use any opportunity to demonstrate how you feel and what you want to happen, and you will get the help you need to allow you to excel. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be willing to give and to take. Travel, even if it’s only a short distance. A new hobby or creative project, or getting out with friends will lead to new beginnings. The options that keep you active will bring the best results. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do something unique, and you will find it enlightening. You can make a difference at home if you start renovations, redecorate or make a physical move that will eliminate problems that are holding you back. Act on your gut feelings. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It will be up to you to get things underway. Plan an adventure, visit an exotic destination or open your heart to someone you want to get to know better. Let your imagination flow and your free spirit dictate your destiny. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make a move, put your finances in order and implement the professional, financial and personal changes you want to happen. Tackling home improvement projects or changing your living arrangements is encouraged. A lifestyle change will improve emotional and physical health. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on what you believe in, and make a change that will strengthen your relationship with someone special. Stop beating yourself up, and start doing something that puts a smile on your face. Live in the moment, and do things your way. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take on a project if it will help you seal a deal or advance. Don’t leave anything undone or in someone else’s hands. Be responsible, share your ideas and form alliances, and you will get ahead. Change is necessary, so forge ahead. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are intelligent, innovative and thoughtful. You are intuitive and creative.
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Bridge: Feb. 11, 2020

“ Patience !
The windmill never strays in search of the wind.
” Today ’ s declarer should have heeded that wisdom , but players tend to play , then think .
North-South got to four spades after West doubled South ’ s one spade for takeout .
West led the king of hearts , and South promptly put up dummy ’ s ace .
East ruffed and led a club , and South was sunk .
He had to lose a club and two hearts .
“ It didn ’ t occur to me that the man had doubled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South shrugged .
“ I would have bid two hearts.
” I might have handled the West cards differently , but South ’ s play was wrong .
He should duck the opening lead .
If West continues with the jack of hearts , South should play low from dummy again ( whether East has followed suit or discarded ) .
If West leads a low heart next , East ruffs dummy ’ s ace and leads a club .
South takes the ace , draws trumps and leads the nine of hearts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He gets a discard for dummy ’ s club loser on the eight of hearts .
You hold : S K J 10 7 2 H A 10 5 D J 10 4 C Q 3 .
Your partner opens one club , you respond one spade and he bids two hearts .
What do you say ?
ANSWER : Your partner has “ reversed ” and has substantial extra strength — in some styles , enough for game .
If he had a hand such as 5 4 , K J @ @ @ @ @ @ @ K J 6 5 , his second bid would have been 1NT .
You have a game and maybe a slam .
For the moment , rebid two spades and let partner continue to describe his hand .

“Patience! The windmill never strays in search of the wind.”
Today’s declarer should have heeded that wisdom, but players tend to play, then think.
North-South got to four spades after West doubled South’s one spade for takeout. West led the king of hearts, and South promptly put up dummy’s ace. East ruffed and led a club, and South was sunk. He had to lose a club and two hearts.
“It didn’t occur to me that the man had doubled with a five-card heart suit,” South shrugged. “I would have bid two hearts.”
FIRST HEART
I might have handled the West cards differently, but South’s play was wrong. He should duck the opening lead. If West continues with the jack of hearts, South should play low from dummy again (whether East has followed suit or discarded).
If West leads a low heart next, East ruffs dummy’s ace and leads a club. South takes the ace, draws trumps and leads the nine of hearts to ruff out West’s queen. He gets a discard for dummy’s club loser on the eight of hearts.
DAILY QUESTION
You hold: S K J 10 7 2 H A 10 5 D J 10 4 C Q 3. Your partner opens one club, you respond one spade and he bids two hearts. What do you say?
ANSWER: Your partner has “reversed” and has substantial extra strength — in some styles, enough for game. If he had a hand such as 5 4, K J 7 6, Q 5, A K J 6 5, his second bid would have been 1NT. You have a game and maybe a slam. For the moment, rebid two spades and let partner continue to describe his hand.
North dealer
Both sides vulnerable
NORTH
S K J 10 7 2
H A 10 5
D J 10 4
C Q 3
WEST
S 5
H K Q J 7 6
D Q 7 5
C K J 7 5
EAST
S 6 4
H None
D K 9 8 6 3 2
C 10 9 8 6 4
SOUTH
S A Q 9 8 3
H 9 8 4 3 2
D A
C A 2
North East South West
Pass Pass 1 S Dbl
Redbl 2 D 2 H Pass
3 S Pass 4 S All Pass
Opening lead — H K
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Word Game: Feb. 11, 2020

TODAY ’ S WORD — BILINGUAL ( BILINGUAL : bye-LING-gwul : Able to use two languages fluently . )
Can @ @ @ @ @ words in BILINGUAL ?
The list will be published tomorrow .
To purchase the Word @ @ @ @ @ .
Order it now for just $ 5 while supplies last !
1 .
Words @ @ @ @ @ more letters .
2 .
Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “ @ @ @ @ @ “ bats ” or “ dies , ” are not allowed .
3 .
Additional @ @ @ @ @ “ d ” or an “ s ” may not be used .
For example @ @ @ @ @ is used , “ baked ” or “ bakes ” are not allowed , but @ @ @ @ @ baking ” are admissible .
4 .
Proper nouns , slang words , or vulgar @ @ @ @ @ not allowed .

TODAY’S WORD — BILINGUAL (BILINGUAL: bye-LING-gwul: Able to use two languages fluently.)
Average mark 21 words
Time limit 35 minutes
Can you find 28 or more words in BILINGUAL? The list will be published tomorrow.
YESTERDAY’S WORD — ZIRCONIUM zinc zircon icon incur iron ironic
ruin coin coir corm corn cumin curio norm uric micro mini minor morn
mourn
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--2020-02-11--Ask Amy: I feel such rage when I see her picture on Facebook

DEAR AMY : I had a horrific childhood with an alcoholic , violent father who physically beat my mother , sisters and me on a regular basis .
l would get so scared I would literally pee in my pants during the beatings because I thought that he would kill me , or them — it was that bad .
When I was 9 , the sexual abuse started .
No one protected me .
To make matters worse , when I started the fifth grade , there was a girl who bullied me consistently , and beat me up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my days hellish .
I recently found her on Facebook under a different ( married ) name .
I am told she is a nice person now , but I wouldn ’ t know , because our paths haven ’ t crossed since the end of fifth grade .
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I want to contact her and let her know about my home life and how horrible she made me feel for an entire school year .
I want to say that I never forgot her cruelty and that I am now a grown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her behind ” if I ever saw her .
She caused me so much pain , it is only fair that she suffers for what she did to me .
Unfortunately , I start getting anxious .
I revert back to the child that was terrified of the bully , and my monster father .
My father died suddenly , so I never got the chance to stand up to him .
I don ’ t know if I am a coward or being kind to myself by letting sleeping dogs lie .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
DEAR SURVIVOR : You were victimized by unspeakable abuse during childhood .
Your survival is a triumph .
“ Letting sleeping dogs lie ” is not the answer for you , because , for you , the dogs never sleep .
These memories still pace and stalk and threaten to pounce .
You need to deal with your rage .
Vengeance doesn ’ t quiet rage … it stokes it .
You deserve ( and would be well-served by ) professional help with a trauma specialist to continue to recover from years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and violate other children are often re-enacting and expressing their own rage .
Unless she is a genuinely deranged psychopath ( a true rarity ) , I suggest that the monster who bullied you in school was most likely also a wounded , desperate , degraded child whose twisted instinct was to target the only person she saw who was perhaps more wounded and vulnerable than she .
You are still too close to this , and too triggered , to feel compassion for her .
It might seem like cliche , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love , and honor both sides of yourself : the terrified and victimized child , and the fierce and angry survivor .
Becoming a warrior does not mean that you victimize other people , but that you stand up for yourself ( and others ) bravely and with honesty and integrity .
When you are ready , you could contact this woman to speak your own truth without threatening her , but you ’ re not there yet .
Until then , disengage from her on social media and continue to work on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You frequently mention therapy or finding a therapist in your columns .
Could you offer some advice in a future column of how to go about this ?
I lucked into a great therapist years ago , but she moved away .
Since then , I ’ ve tried half a dozen therapists and haven ’ t found one who I click with or who works for my schedule .
I ’ ve given up on therapy because starting with a new therapist is arduous and I ’ ve been burned before .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar position .
Your advice ?
DEAR C : The American Psychological Association offers a helpful database for finding therapists on their website : apa.org ( search “ psychologist locator ” ) .
You can type in your ZIP code and nearby therapists are located with their specialties noted , and the forms of insurance they accept .
Many therapists will connect with clients virtually , using telepsychology .
Even though your previous “ good fit ” therapist has moved away , she might be happy to provide Skype sessions .
DEAR AMY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help relationships in this divided age .
Each person should watch one hour of the other person ’ s news program ( of that person ’ s choosing ) each day .
What do you think ?
DEAR BALANCED : Yes , this might help .
It might also make both sides of this divide want to set their collective hair on fire .
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy @ amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy , P.O .
Box 194 , Freeville , NY 13068 .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or Facebook .

DEAR AMY: I had a horrific childhood with an alcoholic, violent father who physically beat my mother, sisters and me on a regular basis. l would get so scared I would literally pee in my pants during the beatings because I thought that he would kill me, or them — it was that bad.
When I was 9, the sexual abuse started. No one protected me.
To make matters worse, when I started the fifth grade, there was a girl who bullied me consistently, and beat me up a couple of times. She made my days hellish.
I recently found her on Facebook under a different (married) name. I am told she is a nice person now, but I wouldn’t know, because our paths haven’t crossed since the end of fifth grade.
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I want to say that I never forgot her cruelty and that I am now a grown, successful woman who would “kick her behind” if I ever saw her.
She caused me so much pain, it is only fair that she suffers for what she did to me. Unfortunately, I start getting anxious. I revert back to the child that was terrified of the bully, and my monster father.
My father died suddenly, so I never got the chance to stand up to him.
I don’t know if I am a coward or being kind to myself by letting sleeping dogs lie.
I would appreciate your words of wisdom.
Survivor
DEAR SURVIVOR: You were victimized by unspeakable abuse during childhood. Your survival is a triumph.
“Letting sleeping dogs lie” is not the answer for you, because, for you, the dogs never sleep. These memories still pace and stalk and threaten to pounce.
You need to deal with your rage. Vengeance doesn’t quiet rage … it stokes it. You deserve (and would be well-served by) professional help with a trauma specialist to continue to recover from years of childhood abuse.
Children who bully and violate other children are often re-enacting and expressing their own rage. Unless she is a genuinely deranged psychopath (a true rarity), I suggest that the monster who bullied you in school was most likely also a wounded, desperate, degraded child whose twisted instinct was to target the only person she saw who was perhaps more wounded and vulnerable than she.
You are still too close to this, and too triggered, to feel compassion for her.
It might seem like cliche, but you truly need to tend to, love, and honor both sides of yourself: the terrified and victimized child, and the fierce and angry survivor.
Becoming a warrior does not mean that you victimize other people, but that you stand up for yourself (and others) bravely and with honesty and integrity.
When you are ready, you could contact this woman to speak your own truth without threatening her, but you’re not there yet.
Until then, disengage from her on social media and continue to work on your own recovery.
DEAR AMY: You frequently mention therapy or finding a therapist in your columns. Could you offer some advice in a future column of how to go about this?
I lucked into a great therapist years ago, but she moved away. Since then, I’ve tried half a dozen therapists and haven’t found one who I click with or who works for my schedule.
I’ve given up on therapy because starting with a new therapist is arduous and I’ve been burned before.
I wonder if others are in a similar position. Your advice?
C
DEAR C: The American Psychological Association offers a helpful database for finding therapists on their website: apa.org (search “psychologist locator”). You can type in your ZIP code and nearby therapists are located with their specialties noted, and the forms of insurance they accept.
Many therapists will connect with clients virtually, using telepsychology. Even though your previous “good fit” therapist has moved away, she might be happy to provide Skype sessions.
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DEAR AMY: I have an idea that might help relationships in this divided age.
Each person should watch one hour of the other person’s news program (of that person’s choosing) each day.
What do you think?
Balanced Perspective
DEAR BALANCED: Yes, this might help. It might also make both sides of this divide want to set their collective hair on fire.
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--Letter: DUI driver who killed the young Alameda pedestrian was free?

When do we stop repeat offenders who won ’ t change ?
Where do we draw the line ?
On Jan. 31 in Alameda , an intoxicated driver struck and killed a young woman pedestrian .
The driver has a record of license suspensions and revocations , as well as multiple burglary-related convictions in southern California .
He admitted to officers he knew his his driving privileges had been taken away .
He also told them that he took a car without permission , and that he injects cocaine and takes methadone .
He had cocaine on his person and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Letter : How exactly did Trump , his ancestors make this nation great ?
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This death was preventable .
District attorneys and judges are under tremendous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcrowding of California prisons .
At what point do we decide to stop repeat offenders who show no inclination to change ?
What about forced rehab ?
Why were his rights more important than those of the woman he killed ?
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When do we stop repeat offenders who won’t change?
Re: “Man faces multiple charges in crash killing Alameda woman” (Page B2, Feb. 6):
Where do we draw the line? On Jan. 31 in Alameda, an intoxicated driver struck and killed a young woman pedestrian.
The driver has a record of license suspensions and revocations, as well as multiple burglary-related convictions in southern California. He admitted to officers he knew his his driving privileges had been taken away. He also told them that he took a car without permission, and that he injects cocaine and takes methadone. He had cocaine on his person and had injection marks on his arms.
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mercurynews--2020-02-11--Harriette Cole: It’s awkward to babysit for her when I know what she’s doing

DEAR HARRIETTE : My neighbor , who is a good friend , confided in me that she is having an affair with a guy at her job .
It came up because she asked me if I would watch her kids last-minute one evening .
When I asked her what was going on — because she is usually well-organized and responsible — she admitted that she was going to meet up with this guy .
This was so awkward for me .
I took the children , but I don ’ t want to be in the middle of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s husband , and I don ’ t want to be complicit in the machinations of an affair .
It ’ s not easy .
My friend has already asked me to watch her children again .
That wouldn ’ t be abnormal , but now that I know why she is asking , I want no part of it .
What should I do ?
DEAR IN THE MIDDLE : You need to have a heart-to-heart talk with your friend .
Remind her of how much you love her and want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you will do whatever you can to be a good friend to her — within reason .
Then , let her know how uncomfortable you are being between her and her husband with this .
Tell her you are happy to watch her children on occasion , but you do not want to be the babysitter while she is out with her other man .
Let her know what you are unwilling to do .
That should include lying to her husband and making it easy for her to go off with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a moment to evaluate what is going on in her life , what she needs and what is missing .
Until she faces her issues , she will continue to run away from them .
Make it clear that you do not want to be the enabler of her running away from her life .
DEAR HARRIETTE : I have a friend who has everything .
She has done well for herself and is a collector of beautiful things .
She seems to have a wonderful life .
Her birthday is coming up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special for her .
I have no idea what to give her .
Every single thing I come up with to get for her , she already has , or the version that I might be able to give her is substandard to what she would buy for herself .
What do you give someone who needs nothing ?
DEAR GREAT GIFT : Gifts do not always have to be material things .
What about the gift of time ?
If you and this friend do things together , at least on occasion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a date when you spend quality time together .
Invite her to a meal with just the two of you or with a few friends , either that you prepare or at a favorite restaurant .
Think about her favorite extracurricular activities .
Then offer her tickets to an event or experience .
Or go through old photos .
See if you can find an image of you and your friend when you were having a wonderful time together .
Put that image in a beautiful frame that you accompany with a sincere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS , an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams .
You can send questions to askharriette @ harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication , 1130 Walnut St. , Kansas City , MO 64106 .

DEAR HARRIETTE: My neighbor, who is a good friend, confided in me that she is having an affair with a guy at her job.
It came up because she asked me if I would watch her kids last-minute one evening. When I asked her what was going on — because she is usually well-organized and responsible — she admitted that she was going to meet up with this guy.
This was so awkward for me. I took the children, but I don’t want to be in the middle of this. I am friendly with my neighbor’s husband, and I don’t want to be complicit in the machinations of an affair. It’s not easy.
My friend has already asked me to watch her children again. That wouldn’t be abnormal, but now that I know why she is asking, I want no part of it. What should I do?
In the Middle
DEAR IN THE MIDDLE: You need to have a heart-to-heart talk with your friend. Remind her of how much you love her and want her to be happy. Tell her that you will do whatever you can to be a good friend to her — within reason. Then, let her know how uncomfortable you are being between her and her husband with this. Tell her you are happy to watch her children on occasion, but you do not want to be the babysitter while she is out with her other man.
Let her know what you are unwilling to do. That should include lying to her husband and making it easy for her to go off with her co-worker. Suggest that she take a moment to evaluate what is going on in her life, what she needs and what is missing. Until she faces her issues, she will continue to run away from them. Make it clear that you do not want to be the enabler of her running away from her life.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who has everything. She has done well for herself and is a collector of beautiful things. She seems to have a wonderful life. Her birthday is coming up, and I want to do something special for her. I have no idea what to give her. Every single thing I come up with to get for her, she already has, or the version that I might be able to give her is substandard to what she would buy for herself.
What do you give someone who needs nothing?
Great Gift
DEAR GREAT GIFT: Gifts do not always have to be material things. What about the gift of time? If you and this friend do things together, at least on occasion, consider offering her the gift of a date when you spend quality time together. Invite her to a meal with just the two of you or with a few friends, either that you prepare or at a favorite restaurant.
Think about her favorite extracurricular activities. Then offer her tickets to an event or experience. Or go through old photos. See if you can find an image of you and your friend when you were having a wonderful time together. Put that image in a beautiful frame that you accompany with a sincere note expressing your love for her.
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions to askharriette@harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--Miss Manners: Am I sending signals that make these men ask me out?

DEAR MISS MANNERS : I have been dating my current boyfriend for about seven months .
We both have friends of the opposite sex , but ours is an exclusive relationship .
We love each other very much and are planning a future together .
How should I handle situations when I ’ m asked out by other guys ?
I have a number of guy friends I knew before I met my boyfriend , and whom I remain in touch with — some that I see day to day , and some that I stay in touch with by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go on a trip with him next summer in Europe .
Another friend asked me to go and have a drink with him .
I don ’ t know that person very well , and had only been in touch with him to tell him about something that I knew he was interested in .
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I don ’ t know how to respond without being rude or hurtful .
Am I sending off the wrong signals ?
How do I politely say “ thanks , but no thanks , ” or do I have to make the sacrifice of not being friends with guys at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have control .
You can say yes or no to any such invitations , and you can add , “ I ’ d love for you to meet Jasper .
He ’ s the new man in my life.
” Some will be disappointed , Miss Manners realizes , but others will be happy for you , and those are the friends to keep .
DEAR MISS MANNERS : About 10 years ago , a neighbor brought a lawsuit against me over a property issue , forcing me to hire an attorney , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones ” throughout most of our negotiations .
As things showed signs of heading toward a final settlement , I noticed that my attorney had always addressed me by my first name ( he is male ; I am female , and older than he is ) .
So in one email to him , I wrote “ Dear Gary , ” adding an apology for doing so , saying that it felt wrong , but justifying it because we have been through so much together these past years .
He quickly replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so !
” ( including the exclamation point ) .
But I wonder what protocol I should have followed .
If I were addressing a Catholic priest , I would call him by his religious title ( “ Father ” ) , together with either his first or last name , according to his preference ( Father Joe or Father Smith ) .
But I can ’ t call an attorney “ Esquire Jones.
” Does etiquette suggest that “ Mr. ” ( or “ Ms. ” ) should always be used for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite the fact that mine has , from the beginning , called me by my first name ?
GENTLE READER : Did he ask your permission to do this ?
No , Miss Manners thought not .
Rather than moving you both to social manners , he was assuming the privilege without suggesting that he lose the dignity of his status ( which , by the way , would never be “ Esquire Jones ” — “ esquire ” is used after the name in lieu of “ Mr. ” before it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the part of male professionals with female clients .
But you caught him .
Your choice was between asking him to address you formally and addressing him informally .
Either way , no apology was required .
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website , www.missmanners.com ; to her email , dearmissmanners @ gmail.com ; or through postal mail to Miss Manners , Andrews McMeel Syndication , 1130 Walnut St. , Kansas City , MO 64106 .

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been dating my current boyfriend for about seven months. We both have friends of the opposite sex, but ours is an exclusive relationship. We love each other very much and are planning a future together.
How should I handle situations when I’m asked out by other guys? I have a number of guy friends I knew before I met my boyfriend, and whom I remain in touch with — some that I see day to day, and some that I stay in touch with by email.
One friend asked me to go on a trip with him next summer in Europe. Another friend asked me to go and have a drink with him. I don’t know that person very well, and had only been in touch with him to tell him about something that I knew he was interested in.
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GENTLE READER: Of course you have control. You can say yes or no to any such invitations, and you can add, “I’d love for you to meet Jasper. He’s the new man in my life.”
Some will be disappointed, Miss Manners realizes, but others will be happy for you, and those are the friends to keep.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: About 10 years ago, a neighbor brought a lawsuit against me over a property issue, forcing me to hire an attorney, whom I addressed as “Mr. Jones” throughout most of our negotiations. As things showed signs of heading toward a final settlement, I noticed that my attorney had always addressed me by my first name (he is male; I am female, and older than he is).
So in one email to him, I wrote “Dear Gary,” adding an apology for doing so, saying that it felt wrong, but justifying it because we have been through so much together these past years. He quickly replied that it was “fine to do so!” (including the exclamation point).
But I wonder what protocol I should have followed. If I were addressing a Catholic priest, I would call him by his religious title (“Father”), together with either his first or last name, according to his preference (Father Joe or Father Smith). But I can’t call an attorney “Esquire Jones.”
Does etiquette suggest that “Mr.” (or “Ms.”) should always be used for professional courtesy in the case of attorneys, despite the fact that mine has, from the beginning, called me by my first name?
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GENTLE READER: Did he ask your permission to do this? No, Miss Manners thought not.
Rather than moving you both to social manners, he was assuming the privilege without suggesting that he lose the dignity of his status (which, by the way, would never be “Esquire Jones” — “esquire” is used after the name in lieu of “Mr.” before it). This is unfortunately common on the part of male professionals with female clients.
But you caught him. Your choice was between asking him to address you formally and addressing him informally. Either way, no apology was required.
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--Dear Abby: She lied about my father. Should I tell her I know the truth?

DEAR ABBY : I was adopted at birth .
About 30 years ago , I found my birth mother , but our relationship is intermittent and distant .
She only recently gave me the name of a man she said was my biological father .
Through DNA testing I have discovered that the name she gave me was incorrect , and I found out who my father actually was .
The confirmation is rock solid , with half-sisters and several first cousins located .
My birth mother is 90 now .
Should I tell her what I have found out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the direct players in this , except her , have passed on .
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If she ’ s in the early stages of dementia , what have you to gain by telling her ?
If she ’ s sharp as a tack , one has to wonder why she would try to obscure your bio-father ’ s identity .
Was she attempting to protect herself , him or you ?
Or was she unsure of his identity because she had been raped or was seeing more than one man ?
These are questions I can ’ t answer for you .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you approach the subject by telling her you have uncovered some information about your biological relatives .
If she is interested , tell her everything .
If not , let it be .
DEAR ABBY : A year ago , my brother “ Leon ” had a nervous breakdown at work due to a co-worker constantly harassing him .
He ’ s currently under the care of a therapist through his workplace and has not worked for a year .
Recently , at a family get-together , I asked him a question about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and very emotional .
He accused me of “ not listening ” and went through the process of re-describing in detail how the co-worker harassed him .
He then became confrontational , as if I were on trial .
His adult daughter kept her head down , until she finally told her father that I only asked him the question because I loved him and was concerned for him .
My niece and her sister both tried to de-escalate the situation , but were unsuccessful .
After he was done with his tirade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ME !
At that point , I got up and told my husband privately that I wanted to leave , which we did .
This isn ’ t the first time my brother has behaved this way at a family get-together .
He acted out toward family members long before the incident at his workplace .
I enjoy being with my family , but Leon has made it unpleasant for me , and I don ’ t like how I must walk on eggshells around him to prevent a confrontation .
How do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still have fun with my family ?
DEAR LINE OF FIRE : It appears your brother is not progressing well with his therapy , which is sad not only for him but also anyone who has to interact with him .
Because you are no longer willing to tolerate his abuse , a logical answer would be to see your relatives in situations where he isn ’ t included .
Consider doing some entertaining on your own , because in that way , you can control the guest list .
Dear Abby is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as Jeanne Phillips , and was founded by her mother , Pauline Phillips .
Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O .
Box 69440 , Los Angeles , CA 90069 .

DEAR ABBY: I was adopted at birth. About 30 years ago, I found my birth mother, but our relationship is intermittent and distant. She only recently gave me the name of a man she said was my biological father.
Through DNA testing I have discovered that the name she gave me was incorrect, and I found out who my father actually was. The confirmation is rock solid, with half-sisters and several first cousins located.
My birth mother is 90 now. Should I tell her what I have found out or let it go? All of the direct players in this, except her, have passed on.
TRUTH-TELLER IN TEXAS
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If she’s sharp as a tack, one has to wonder why she would try to obscure your bio-father’s identity. Was she attempting to protect herself, him or you? Or was she unsure of his identity because she had been raped or was seeing more than one man? These are questions I can’t answer for you.
It shouldn’t create a bombshell if you approach the subject by telling her you have uncovered some information about your biological relatives. If she is interested, tell her everything. If not, let it be.
DEAR ABBY: A year ago, my brother “Leon” had a nervous breakdown at work due to a co-worker constantly harassing him. He’s currently under the care of a therapist through his workplace and has not worked for a year.
Recently, at a family get-together, I asked him a question about his current situation. He became angry and very emotional. He accused me of “not listening” and went through the process of re-describing in detail how the co-worker harassed him. He then became confrontational, as if I were on trial.
His adult daughter kept her head down, until she finally told her father that I only asked him the question because I loved him and was concerned for him. My niece and her sister both tried to de-escalate the situation, but were unsuccessful.
After he was done with his tirade, he proceeded to harass and belittle ME! At that point, I got up and told my husband privately that I wanted to leave, which we did. This isn’t the first time my brother has behaved this way at a family get-together. He acted out toward family members long before the incident at his workplace.
I enjoy being with my family, but Leon has made it unpleasant for me, and I don’t like how I must walk on eggshells around him to prevent a confrontation. How do I handle this in the future and still have fun with my family?
LINE OF FIRE IN OHIO
DEAR LINE OF FIRE: It appears your brother is not progressing well with his therapy, which is sad not only for him but also anyone who has to interact with him. Because you are no longer willing to tolerate his abuse, a logical answer would be to see your relatives in situations where he isn’t included.
Consider doing some entertaining on your own, because in that way, you can control the guest list.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--Warriors lose to Heat, 113-101, after welcoming Andre Iguodala to Chase Center

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SAN FRANCISCO — Speaking to a cheering Chase Center crowd , Andre Iguodala remarked , “ My brothers will be back in action next year to wreak havoc on the league for 80 games.
” Of course , Iguodala was talking about the Warriors , in the midst of a lottery-bound season after trading him to the Grizzlies , returning to contention once Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson return from their respective injuries next season .
On Monday , his new team , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Clearly , Iguodala does not intend to lose to his former title-winning teammates .
When the tribute videos , standing ovations and speeches were over , Golden State fell to an early 24-point hole , as it failed to impede Miami ’ s forays to the rim , close out on shooters or muster much offense outside of an impressive third quarter .
After trailing 62-43 at halftime , the Warriors used a 23-5 run to cut the deficit to four with 2:31 remaining in the third quarter , in which Wiggins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We were able to move the ball , played aggressive and the most important thing , we were getting after it defensively , ” Wiggins said of the team ’ s play in the third quarter .
Miami then used an 8-2 run to extend their lead back to double-digits , before using a 13-3 run to take an 18-point lead midway through the fourth quarter .
The Heat ’ s deciding run was capped off by an open Goran Dragic 3-pointer and forward Jae Crowder ’ s layup , underscoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense fits for most of the game .
“ In the second half , the guys were great , ” head coach Steve Kerr said .
“ They competed , they played with pace , played with energy and climbed back in the game , but in the end we didn ’ t have enough .
We were playing against a team that needed a win badly .
They lost three in a row , as we talked about that before the game , and they came out and took it to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 points in the paint , while Miami also shot 49.4 % overall .
Jimmy Butler finished with 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting , 10 rebounds and five assists , while Crowder chipped in 21 points and eight rebounds off the bench .
“ I think that ’ s just how they play , ” center Marquese Chriss said of the Heat ’ s offense .
“ They have their shooters running around the outside and you have to honor that.
” As he continues to work himself back into game shape , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes .
After the Warriors traded Iguodala to the Grizzlies in order to get under the hard cap triggered by the sign-and-trade to acquire D ’ Angelo Russell , the 36-year-old forward worked out an agreement with the Grizzlies ’ front office to ensure he would be moved to a contender before last Thursday ’ s trade deadline .
Having not played a game in a Grizzlies jersey , he was traded to a Heat team that could compete to represent the Eastern Conference in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warriors slog through a season with the worst record in the league , they ’ ve turned their focus to player development .
Pacing the Warriors was guard Damion Lee , who finished with 26 points on 7-for-12 shooting ( 5-for-7 from 3-point range ) and Chriss , who had 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting — most of which came on impressive lob dunks — and nine rebounds .
The Warriors have dropped both games since revamping the roster at the trade deadline , though both opponents were teams with 30-plus wins .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suns in Phoenix for their final , and more winnable , game before the All-Star break .

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SAN FRANCISCO — Speaking to a cheering Chase Center crowd, Andre Iguodala remarked, “My brothers will be back in action next year to wreak havoc on the league for 80 games.”
Of course, Iguodala was talking about the Warriors, in the midst of a lottery-bound season after trading him to the Grizzlies, returning to contention once Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson return from their respective injuries next season.
On Monday, his new team, the Heat, defeated the Warriors 113-101. Clearly, Iguodala does not intend to lose to his former title-winning teammates.
When the tribute videos, standing ovations and speeches were over, Golden State fell to an early 24-point hole, as it failed to impede Miami’s forays to the rim, close out on shooters or muster much offense outside of an impressive third quarter.
After trailing 62-43 at halftime, the Warriors used a 23-5 run to cut the deficit to four with 2:31 remaining in the third quarter, in which Wiggins scored 14 points of his 18 points.
“We were able to move the ball, played aggressive and the most important thing, we were getting after it defensively,” Wiggins said of the team’s play in the third quarter.
Miami then used an 8-2 run to extend their lead back to double-digits, before using a 13-3 run to take an 18-point lead midway through the fourth quarter.
The Heat’s deciding run was capped off by an open Goran Dragic 3-pointer and forward Jae Crowder’s layup, underscoring what had been giving the Warriors’ defense fits for most of the game.
“In the second half, the guys were great,” head coach Steve Kerr said. “They competed, they played with pace, played with energy and climbed back in the game, but in the end we didn’t have enough. We were playing against a team that needed a win badly. They lost three in a row, as we talked about that before the game, and they came out and took it to us right away.”
Golden State gave up 50 points in the paint, while Miami also shot 49.4% overall. Jimmy Butler finished with 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting, 10 rebounds and five assists, while Crowder chipped in 21 points and eight rebounds off the bench.
“I think that’s just how they play,” center Marquese Chriss said of the Heat’s offense. “They have their shooters running around the outside and you have to honor that.”
As he continues to work himself back into game shape, Iguodala finished with just two points, five rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes.
After the Warriors traded Iguodala to the Grizzlies in order to get under the hard cap triggered by the sign-and-trade to acquire D’Angelo Russell, the 36-year-old forward worked out an agreement with the Grizzlies’ front office to ensure he would be moved to a contender before last Thursday’s trade deadline.
Having not played a game in a Grizzlies jersey, he was traded to a Heat team that could compete to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. Meanwhile, as the Warriors slog through a season with the worst record in the league, they’ve turned their focus to player development.
Pacing the Warriors was guard Damion Lee, who finished with 26 points on 7-for-12 shooting (5-for-7 from 3-point range) and Chriss, who had 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting — most of which came on impressive lob dunks — and nine rebounds.
The Warriors have dropped both games since revamping the roster at the trade deadline, though both opponents were teams with 30-plus wins. On Wednesday, they will face the Suns in Phoenix for their final, and more winnable, game before the All-Star break.


mercurynews--2020-02-12--Kevin Pillar appears to have a new home, Giants aren’t eager to name his replacement

SCOTTSDALE — When the Giants made the controversial decision to non-tender Kevin Pillar this offseason , many fans expected the center fielder to find a new home with relative ease .
It ultimately took more than two months for Pillar to land with the Boston Red Sox , but that doesn ’ t mean his old team has settled on his replacement in center field .
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported the two sides “ are close ” to an agreement and Ken Rosenthal said the contract will be a major league , guaranteed deal if completed .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottsdale on Tuesday , manager Gabe Kapler spoke about the importance of creating competition and letting younger , inexperienced players battle for roster spots and playing time .
One of the primary reasons the Giants let Pillar enter free agency this winter was to create an open position on the diamond where they could audition players such as Steven Duggar , Mike Yastrzemski and even middle infielder Mauricio Dubón .
Kapler reiterated Tuesday that the team ’ s plans have not changed and the Giants are in no rush to name a starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and perhaps even likely , the Giants will enter the season prepared for multiple players to split playing time unless one player runs away with an opportunity and becomes an unquestioned starter .
If none of the Giants ’ less experienced outfielders stake a claim to a role in center field this spring , non-roster invitee and former Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton could be in line to man the position early in the year .
After leading the Giants in several offense categories including hits , home runs and RBI , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9- $ 10 million in his final year of arbitration .
It is unlikely his eventual deal with the Red Sox will approach a figure in that neighborhood .

SCOTTSDALE — When the Giants made the controversial decision to non-tender Kevin Pillar this offseason, many fans expected the center fielder to find a new home with relative ease.
It ultimately took more than two months for Pillar to land with the Boston Red Sox, but that doesn’t mean his old team has settled on his replacement in center field. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported the two sides “are close” to an agreement and Ken Rosenthal said the contract will be a major league, guaranteed deal if completed.
Kevin Pillar is close to a Red Sox deal. Boston needed righty hitting OF. Plus Pillar allows them to maintain excellent OF defense following loss of superstar Mookie. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 11, 2020
As pitchers and catchers reported to camp in Scottsdale on Tuesday, manager Gabe Kapler spoke about the importance of creating competition and letting younger, inexperienced players battle for roster spots and playing time. One of the primary reasons the Giants let Pillar enter free agency this winter was to create an open position on the diamond where they could audition players such as Steven Duggar, Mike Yastrzemski and even middle infielder Mauricio Dubón.
Kapler reiterated Tuesday that the team’s plans have not changed and the Giants are in no rush to name a starting center fielder. It’s possible, and perhaps even likely, the Giants will enter the season prepared for multiple players to split playing time unless one player runs away with an opportunity and becomes an unquestioned starter.
If none of the Giants’ less experienced outfielders stake a claim to a role in center field this spring, non-roster invitee and former Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton could be in line to man the position early in the year.
After leading the Giants in several offense categories including hits, home runs and RBI, Pillar was expected to earn around $9-$10 million in his final year of arbitration. It is unlikely his eventual deal with the Red Sox will approach a figure in that neighborhood.
Pillar will join an interesting outfield situation in Boston as the Red Sox officially parted ways with 2018 AL MVP Mookie Betts in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. The deal brought left-handed hitting outfielder Alex Verdugo to Boston and Verdugo would presumably join a starting lineup that includes Jackie Bradley, Jr. in center field and Andrew Benintendi in left.
The Red Sox have reportedly been interested in moving Bradley, Jr. in a trade to cut salary from their payroll, but the trade that sent Betts and pitcher David Price to the Dodgers accomplished that mission. Bradley, Jr. is already one of the game’s best defensive center fielders, but he has struggled to get on base throughout his career and it’s possible Boston likes the right-handed hitting Pillar as a platoon option in center or in either corner of what projects as an all left-handed hitting starting outfield.


mercurynews--2020-02-12--Campbell’s Rock Bottom Restaurant brews a fundraising Fire Chief Ale

What ’ s firetruck red and quenches a thirst better than water ?
Fire Chief Ale , a new beer @ @ @ @ @ and Brewery in Campbell .
From today , Feb. 11 , through March 22 , @ @ @ @ @ cents from each ale sold to Santa Clara County Firefighters Local 1165 ’ s charity @ @ @ @ @ & Lymphoma Society .
A tapping party from 4 to 7 p.m. today will kick @ @ @ @ @ percent of food sales from the evening will be donated to Local 1165 — with @ @ @ @ @ available during this six-week promotion .
Among the new items are a Texas Fire Ribeye @ @ @ @ @ ’ Red Hummus , Jambalaya , Lemon Salmon with chimichurri and , naturally , a @ @ @ @ @ steak , ground beef , poblano and chipotle peppers and that Fire Chief Ale .
@ @ @ @ @ to Santa Clara Square • Make the perfect roast chicken , with tips from Souvla @ @ @ @ @ 1875 S. Bascom Ave. , Campbell .
www.rockbottom.com

What’s firetruck red and quenches a thirst better than water?
Fire Chief Ale, a new beer crafted by Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery in Campbell.
From today, Feb. 11, through March 22, Rock Bottom will donate 25 cents from each ale sold to Santa Clara County Firefighters Local 1165’s charity of choice, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
A tapping party from 4 to 7 p.m. today will kick off the fundraiser. Fifteen percent of food sales from the evening will be donated to Local 1165 — with a number of specialty dishes available during this six-week promotion.
Among the new items are a Texas Fire Ribeye, Firecracker Shrimp, Rockin’ Red Hummus, Jambalaya, Lemon Salmon with chimichurri and, naturally, a Fire Chief Chili made with steak, ground beef, poblano and chipotle peppers and that Fire Chief Ale.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--Actor Smollett indicted on six charges in Chicago

By Don Babwin and Herb McCann | Associated Press CHICAGO — A grand jury returned a six-count indictment accusing actor Jussie Smollett of lying to Chicago police when he reported a racist and homophobic attack last year , a special prosecutor announced Tuesday .
Smollett faces six counts of disorderly conduct , special prosecutor Dan Webb said in a statement .
Smollett , who is black and gay , was originally charged with disorderly conduct last February for allegedly staging the attack and lying about it to investigators .
The charges were dropped the following month with little explanation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tina Glandian , Smollett ’ s attorney , did not immediately return a call for comment Tuesday .
Smollett told police he was walking home early on Jan. 29 , 2019 , when two masked men approached him , made racist and homophobic insults , beat him and looped a noose around his neck before fleeing .
He said his assailants , at least one of whom he said was white , told him he was in “ MAGA country ” — a reference to President Donald Trump ’ s campaign slogan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Several weeks later , authorities alleged that Smollett had paid two black friends $ 3,500 to help him stage the attack because he was unhappy with his salary as an actor on “ Empire ” and wanted to drum up publicity for his career .
A judge in August appointed Webb , a former U.S. attorney , as a special prosecutor to look into why the original charges were dropped .
Webb also was looking into whether calls that Cook County State ’ s Attorney Kim Foxx had with a Smollett relative and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama unduly influenced the decision to drop charges .
Foxx recused herself from the case but continued to weigh in .
• Weinstein will not take the stand in his rape trial • Sudan will hand over ex-leader Bashir for international trial • Uber sued by woman claiming she was sexually assaulted by her female driver The city has sued Smollett , seeking reimbursement of more than $ 130,000 for overtime paid to officers who were involved in investigating Smollett ’ s report .
Smollett ’ s attorneys have said the city should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smollett because it accepted $ 10,000 from the actor “ as payment in full in connection with the dismissal of the charges against him.
” Smollett ’ s case has become an issue in Foxx ’ s bid for a second term .
Her opponents have pointed to the case as indicating she has bad judgment and favors the rich and powerful in deciding who will be prosecuted .

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Video: Jussie Smollett indicted for making false reports
By Don Babwin and Herb McCann | Associated Press
CHICAGO — A grand jury returned a six-count indictment accusing actor Jussie Smollett of lying to Chicago police when he reported a racist and homophobic attack last year, a special prosecutor announced Tuesday.
Smollett faces six counts of disorderly conduct, special prosecutor Dan Webb said in a statement.
Smollett, who is black and gay, was originally charged with disorderly conduct last February for allegedly staging the attack and lying about it to investigators. The charges were dropped the following month with little explanation, angering police officials and then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Tina Glandian, Smollett’s attorney, did not immediately return a call for comment Tuesday.
Smollett told police he was walking home early on Jan. 29, 2019, when two masked men approached him, made racist and homophobic insults, beat him and looped a noose around his neck before fleeing. He said his assailants, at least one of whom he said was white, told him he was in “MAGA country” — a reference to President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.”
Several weeks later, authorities alleged that Smollett had paid two black friends $3,500 to help him stage the attack because he was unhappy with his salary as an actor on “Empire” and wanted to drum up publicity for his career.
A judge in August appointed Webb, a former U.S. attorney, as a special prosecutor to look into why the original charges were dropped. Webb also was looking into whether calls that Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx had with a Smollett relative and an ex-aide of former first lady Michelle Obama unduly influenced the decision to drop charges. Foxx recused herself from the case but continued to weigh in.
The city has sued Smollett, seeking reimbursement of more than $130,000 for overtime paid to officers who were involved in investigating Smollett’s report. Smollett’s attorneys have said the city should not be allowed to recover costs from Smollett because it accepted $10,000 from the actor “as payment in full in connection with the dismissal of the charges against him.”
Smollett’s case has become an issue in Foxx’s bid for a second term. Her opponents have pointed to the case as indicating she has bad judgment and favors the rich and powerful in deciding who will be prosecuted.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--Chrissy Teigen also ripped conservative pundit who blames ‘Parasite’ director and non-English speake

Chrissy Teigen also ripped conservative pundit who blames ‘Parasite’ director and non-English speakers for ‘destruction of America’

Chrissy Teigen joined others who didn ’ t hold back after conservative pundit Jon Miller criticized “ Parasite ” director Bong Joon-Ho for delivering a multilingual acceptance speech at the Academy Awards .
Teigen called Miller a “ dumb ( expletive ) tool ” after he took to Twitter Sunday night to criticize the South Korean filmmaker for only saying in English , “ Great honor ” and “ thank you ” when he accepted his award for best original screenplay .
The director then gave the rest of his speech in Korean , while a translator beside him translated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are the destruction of America , ’ Miller tweeted .
Miller , a host on Blaze TV ’ s “ White House Brief , ” appeared to be especially put out at Hollywood for supporting “ Parasite , ” the first foreign language film to win best picture in the Academy ’ s 92-year history .
“ Parasite ” moreover won awards for best director and best international feature .
Miller ’ s tweet came after “ Parasite ” won the screenplay award over English-language films , “ Once Upon a Time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In her expletive-laced tweet , Teigen said Miller ’ s family must be “ embarrassed.
” “ At gatherings they ’ re literally like ‘ how ’ s Jon doing that little dumb ( expletive ) tool ’ and everyone goes ‘ yeah we don ’ t care he ’ s a dumb ( expletive ) , ' ” the model and TV personality also said .
Teigen ’ s husband , singer John Legend , also tweeted to Miller , “ Do they pay you for these dumb takes or is this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miller became a top trending topic on Twitter for his attack on the director , garnering 53,000 comments .
Many joined Teigen in calling him ignorant or xenophobic .
“ No , white racists are the destruction of America , ” tweeted one user .
“ I don ’ t see any Koreans parading down our city streets Nazi -style , holding assault weapons , and threatening ethnic & racial groups.
” “ As an American , it is this type of comment that destroys us , not that someone spoke in Korean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Zeid .
“ You should be ashamed of yourself.
” Facing backlash , Miller tried to circle back to claim that his reference to “ these people ” was “ obviously ” not directed at “ Koreans ” but at “ those in Hollywood awarding a foreign film that stokes flames of class warfare over 2 films I thought were more deserving simply to show how woke they are.
” Miller added , “ That should be clear from the rest of what I tweeted about tonight ’ s production.
” No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to distance himself from his original statement .
On Monday , Miller tried to make himself out to be the misunderstood victim of the controversy he started when he revealed that someone had reported him to Twitter , just because , he said , he dared to “ disagree ” with Oscar ’ s picks for winners .
Again , people filled his feed to either ridicule his bid for victimhood or to again accuse him of racism .
“ You ‘ disagreed , ' ” one person said .
“ Sure ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some people who defended Miller for “ wanting people in America to speak English , ” or who said this “ speech policing ” leads to “ cultural Marxism.
” Meanwhile , Teigen faced criticism for using “ foul language ” in her tweet , even from people who agreed with her .
But others were happy she spoke up .
“ I so love you Chrissy , ” one person said .
“ I wonder if ( Miller ’ s ) one of those embarrassing Americans who goes to a foreign country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t speak English , ” another person said .

Chrissy Teigen joined others who didn’t hold back after conservative pundit Jon Miller criticized “Parasite” director Bong Joon-Ho for delivering a multilingual acceptance speech at the Academy Awards.
Teigen called Miller a “dumb (expletive) tool” after he took to Twitter Sunday night to criticize the South Korean filmmaker for only saying in English, “Great honor” and “thank you” when he accepted his award for best original screenplay. The director then gave the rest of his speech in Korean, while a translator beside him translated his words into English.
“These people are the destruction of America,’ Miller tweeted.
A man named Bong Joon Ho wins #Oscar for best original screenplay over Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and 1917. Acceptance speech was: “GREAT HONOR. THANK YOU.” Then he proceeds to give the rest of his speech in Korean. These people are the destruction of America. — Jon Miller (@MillerStream) February 10, 2020
Miller, a host on Blaze TV’s “White House Brief,” appeared to be especially put out at Hollywood for supporting “Parasite,” the first foreign language film to win best picture in the Academy’s 92-year history. “Parasite” moreover won awards for best director and best international feature. Miller’s tweet came after “Parasite” won the screenplay award over English-language films, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “1917.”
In her expletive-laced tweet, Teigen said Miller’s family must be “embarrassed.”
“At gatherings they’re literally like ‘how’s Jon doing that little dumb (expletive) tool’ and everyone goes ‘yeah we don’t care he’s a dumb (expletive),'” the model and TV personality also said.
Teigen’s husband, singer John Legend, also tweeted to Miller, “Do they pay you for these dumb takes or is this something you do for fun?”
Miller became a top trending topic on Twitter for his attack on the director, garnering 53,000 comments. Many joined Teigen in calling him ignorant or xenophobic.
“No, white racists are the destruction of America,” tweeted one user. “I don’t see any Koreans parading down our city streets Nazi -style, holding assault weapons, and threatening ethnic & racial groups.”
“As an American, it is this type of comment that destroys us, not that someone spoke in Korean after being honored,” tweeted attorney Mark Zeid. “You should be ashamed of yourself.”
Facing backlash, Miller tried to circle back to claim that his reference to “these people” was “obviously” not directed at “Koreans” but at “those in Hollywood awarding a foreign film that stokes flames of class warfare over 2 films I thought were more deserving simply to show how woke they are.”
Miller added, “That should be clear from the rest of what I tweeted about tonight’s production.”
“These people” are obviously not Koreans but those in Hollywood awarding a foreign film that stokes flames of class warfare over 2 films I thought were more deserving simply to show how woke they are.That should be clear from the rest of what I tweeted about tonight’s production. — Jon Miller (@MillerStream) February 10, 2020
No one was buying Miller’s efforts to distance himself from his original statement.
This guy says something undoubtably racist, insinuating that injection of color/diversity into anything is the death of it Then tries to save face, people defend him; then he just turns around and continues with more bigotry Jon Miller, your views are the destruction of America pic.twitter.com/g2ODPStpXe — Nigel’s Vibes: super bitchin’ (@nigelitchon) February 10, 2020
On Monday, Miller tried to make himself out to be the misunderstood victim of the controversy he started when he revealed that someone had reported him to Twitter, just because, he said, he dared to “disagree” with Oscar’s picks for winners.
I’m glad Twitter
— unlike Hollywood — still let’s you disagree with #Oscars picks without being canceled! pic.twitter.com/dkxDPLPstP — Jon Miller (@MillerStream) February 10, 2020
Again, people filled his feed to either ridicule his bid for victimhood or to again accuse him of racism.
“You ‘disagreed,'” one person said. “Sure; that was the problem.”
There were some people who defended Miller for “wanting people in America to speak English,” or who said this “speech policing” leads to “cultural Marxism.”
Meanwhile, Teigen faced criticism for using “foul language” in her tweet, even from people who agreed with her. But others were happy she spoke up.
“I so love you Chrissy,” one person said.
“I wonder if (Miller’s) one of those embarrassing Americans who goes to a foreign country & can’t understand why they don’t speak English,” another person said.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--LAX workers to stage 3-day fast over wages, benefits

Twenty LAX catering workers plan to launch a three-day fast beginning Wednesday , Feb. 12 in an effort win the affordable health care and fair wages they say they deserve .
The LSG Sky Chefs employees , represented by Unite Here Local 11 , claim they lack affordable health benefits and are struggling to achieve economic security .
In a 2019 union survey among 124 of the 900 LSG Sky Chefs workers at Los Angeles International Airport , 27 % reported skipping or delaying care , prescriptions or medical treatment for themselves or their families because they couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hernandez is among them .
The 68-year-old Hawthorne resident earns $ 15.25 an hour and pays $ 200 a month for health insurance .
“ I recently had a vein pop in one of my eyes but the insurance doesn ’ t cover that , ” Hernandez said in a November interview .
“ I need to go to a specialist , but I can ’ t afford that.
” In a statement issued Tuesday , LSG Sky Chefs said its negotiating team and a federal mediator have been working since May to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Our company has offered improvements in wages and is discussing numerous other issues covered by our collective bargaining agreement , ” the company said .
“ We feel progress is being made with the help of the federal mediator.
” During the three-day fast , the workers will abstain from food and drink only water to bring attention to their concerns .
Prominent community leaders , clergy , and politicians are expected to attend the event , and state Sen. Maria Elena Durazo , D-Los Angeles , and Ron Herrera president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will join them in the fast , the union said .
The first day of fasting will run from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday near 6901 W. Imperial Highway in Inglewood .
On Thursday , it will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the airport ’ s upper departures level between Tom Bradley International Terminal and Terminal 4 .
The third day will run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the same upper-level location .
The event was inspired by catering employees who staged a six-day fast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LIV week .
Hundreds of airline catering workers in a dozen U.S. cities , including Seattle , New York , Boston and San Francisco , are expected to hold similar actions Friday , Feb. 14 .
A group of LAX catering workers filed a lawsuit against Sky Chefs on Dec. 11 , alleging they are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid overtime .
The action was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by four employees on behalf of themselves and other Sky Chefs workers who may have been shortchanged from Jan. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the filing .
Employees claim Sky Chefs calculates their overtime pay based on a wage below the minimum for workers serving LAX as required in the city ’ s Living Wage Ordinance , California Labor Code and IWC Wage Order 5-2001 .
One plaintiff said the company underpaid him $ 3.74 per hour for overtime .
“ Under that policy the minimum hourly wage for workers without company health benefits is $ 20.59 , ” Unite Here spokeswoman Maria Hernandez said .
“ But those with health care benefits are making a minimum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawsuit alleges Sky Chefs created a lower wage by calling the difference between regular wage rates and the Living Wage Ordinance minimum a “ market rate adjustment , ” ignoring the adjustment when calculating overtime pay .
The group is seeking class-action certification for its lawsuit .
The workers are directly employed by Sky Chefs LSG , a division of Texas-based Sky Chefs Inc. , but work under contracts with American , Aeromexico , Air New Zealand , Korean Air and Alaska Airlines .

A group of LAX catering workers plan to launch a three-day fast beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12 in an effort win the affordable health care and fair wages they say they deserve.
The LSG Sky Chefs employees, represented by Unite Here Local 11, claim they lack affordable health benefits and are struggling to achieve economic security.
In a 2019 union survey among 124 of the 900 LSG Sky Chefs workers at Los Angeles International Airport, 27% reported skipping or delaying care, prescriptions or medical treatment for themselves or their families because they couldn’t afford to pay for it.
‘Can’t afford it’
Margarita Hernandez is among them. The 68-year-old Hawthorne resident earns $15.25 an hour and pays $200 a month for health insurance.
“I recently had a vein pop in one of my eyes but the insurance doesn’t cover that,” Hernandez said in a November interview. “I need to go to a specialist, but I can’t afford that.”
Negotiating in good faith
In a statement issued Tuesday, LSG Sky Chefs said its negotiating team and a federal mediator have been working since May to negotiate in good faith with Unite Here.
“Our company has offered improvements in wages and is discussing numerous other issues covered by our collective bargaining agreement,” the company said. “We feel progress is being made with the help of the federal mediator.”
During the three-day fast, the workers will abstain from food and drink only water to bring attention to their concerns. Prominent community leaders, clergy, and politicians are expected to attend the event, and state Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, D-Los Angeles, and Ron Herrera president of Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, will join them in the fast, the union said.
The first day of fasting will run from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday near 6901 W. Imperial Highway in Inglewood. On Thursday, it will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the airport’s upper departures level between Tom Bradley International Terminal and Terminal 4. The third day will run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the same upper-level location.
The event was inspired by catering employees who staged a six-day fast at Miami International Airport during Super Bowl LIV week. Hundreds of airline catering workers in a dozen U.S. cities, including Seattle, New York, Boston and San Francisco, are expected to hold similar actions Friday, Feb. 14.
Lawsuit alleges unpaid overtime
A group of LAX catering workers filed a lawsuit against Sky Chefs on Dec. 11, alleging they are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid overtime. The action was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by four employees on behalf of themselves and other Sky Chefs workers who may have been shortchanged from Jan. 1, 2019 to the date of the filing.
Employees claim Sky Chefs calculates their overtime pay based on a wage below the minimum for workers serving LAX as required in the city’s Living Wage Ordinance, California Labor Code and IWC Wage Order 5-2001. One plaintiff said the company underpaid him $3.74 per hour for overtime.
“Under that policy the minimum hourly wage for workers without company health benefits is $20.59,” Unite Here spokeswoman Maria Hernandez said. “But those with health care benefits are making a minimum of $15.25 an hour.”
The lawsuit alleges Sky Chefs created a lower wage by calling the difference between regular wage rates and the Living Wage Ordinance minimum a “market rate adjustment,” ignoring the adjustment when calculating overtime pay.
The group is seeking class-action certification for its lawsuit.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--Tesla driver complained about Autopilot before fatal 2018 crash: NTSB report

A San Mateo man who died when his Tesla Model X car crashed on Highway 101 almost two years ago had complained on several occasions that his vehicle ’ s navigation system often steered his car toward the barrier where his eventual fatal accident occurred , according to a new report from federal investigators .
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released hundreds of pages of documents as part of its preliminary report on the March 23 , 2018 , accident involving 38-year-old Walter Huang .
Huang was the only person in the Tesla Model X when the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he died shortly after the accident at a local hospital .
According to the NTSB , Huang ’ s family members said he had complained to them , and Tesla , about his vehicle ’ s Autopilot system malfunctioning and its steering of his car toward the Highway 101 barrier on different occasions .
In the NTSB documents , Mark Fong , an attorney representing Huang ’ s family , wrote that Huang had complained that his car “ would veer toward the barrier in the mornings when he went to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available in Tesla cars that helps a car stay in its lane and maintain a safe distance from other cars .
Tesla has stressed on multiple occasions that using Autopilot doesn ’ t give its cars self-driving capabilities .
In response to NTSB questions , Fong also said that Huang had brought his Model X vehicle in to a Tesla service center on two occasions after he took delivery of the car in November 2017 in order to get service for a firmware update , a malfunctioning door and a navigation error .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Model X ’ s navigation error , “ Tesla said they couldn ’ t duplicate the navigation error , so it remained unfixed.
” Huang ’ s family is suing Tesla for wrongful death and the California Department of Transportation for failing to properly maintain the section of Highway 101 where Huang ’ s car crashed .
Investigators determined that Huang ’ s Model X was traveling at 71 miles per hour at the time of his accident .
The NTSB said the barrier involved in Huang ’ s accident had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occasions in the three years leading up to Huang ’ s crash .
Neither Tesla nor Caltrans responded to a request for comment on the NTSB report .
The NTSB is scheduled to hold a hearing and determine a final cause of Huang ’ s accident on Feb. 25 .

A San Mateo man who died when his Tesla Model X car crashed on Highway 101 almost two years ago had complained on several occasions that his vehicle’s navigation system often steered his car toward the barrier where his eventual fatal accident occurred, according to a new report from federal investigators.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released hundreds of pages of documents as part of its preliminary report on the March 23, 2018, accident involving 38-year-old Walter Huang. Huang was the only person in the Tesla Model X when the car hit a barrier on southbound Highway 101, and he died shortly after the accident at a local hospital.
According to the NTSB, Huang’s family members said he had complained to them, and Tesla, about his vehicle’s Autopilot system malfunctioning and its steering of his car toward the Highway 101 barrier on different occasions. In the NTSB documents, Mark Fong, an attorney representing Huang’s family, wrote that Huang had complained that his car “would veer toward the barrier in the mornings when he went to work.”
Autopilot is an automated-driving function available in Tesla cars that helps a car stay in its lane and maintain a safe distance from other cars. Tesla has stressed on multiple occasions that using Autopilot doesn’t give its cars self-driving capabilities.
In response to NTSB questions, Fong also said that Huang had brought his Model X vehicle in to a Tesla service center on two occasions after he took delivery of the car in November 2017 in order to get service for a firmware update, a malfunctioning door and a navigation error.
Fong wrote that when it came to the Model X’s navigation error, “Tesla said they couldn’t duplicate the navigation error, so it remained unfixed.”
Huang’s family is suing Tesla for wrongful death and the California Department of Transportation for failing to properly maintain the section of Highway 101 where Huang’s car crashed.
Investigators determined that Huang’s Model X was traveling at 71 miles per hour at the time of his accident. The NTSB said the barrier involved in Huang’s accident had been struck by cars on at least five occasions in the three years leading up to Huang’s crash.
Neither Tesla nor Caltrans responded to a request for comment on the NTSB report.
The NTSB is scheduled to hold a hearing and determine a final cause of Huang’s accident on Feb. 25.


mercurynews--2020-02-11--Joint Venture Silicon Valley finds new downtown San Jose digs

SAN JOSE — Joint Venture Silicon Valley , a leading think tank , has found a new downtown San Jose location in the prominent “ Glass House ” office building .
“ We looked for about six months , ” said Russell Hancock , president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley , a San Jose-based nonprofit .
“ It was very time-intensive.
” The organization ’ s new location is at 84 W. Santa Clara St. , an eight-story office building that prominently features the Glass House event space on the ground floor along South Market Street .
“ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a gathering place for the region ’ s leaders , ” Hancock said in an interview .
“ It can be a crossroads for all of us who are thinking about the regional issues that affect Silicon Valley.
” The hunt for a new location began after Joint Venture Silicon Valley wasn ’ t able to renew its lease at CityView Plaza .
Top-flight developer Jay Paul Co. has bought CityView Plaza and intends to redevelop the property as a modern campus and tech employment hub with a trio of office towers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the fourth floor of the office building .
The lease was arranged through CBRE , a commercial real estate firm that advised the nonprofit during its hunt for new offices .
The organization ’ s entire 15-member staff will relocate to the new offices at 84 W. Santa St. , with August as a likely month to complete the move .
“ In our own space we will have an auditorium where we can seat 40 people , ” Hancock said .
“ We can have symposiums , forums , events , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feel welcome there and to use the space .
”

SAN JOSE — Joint Venture Silicon Valley, a leading think tank, has found a new downtown San Jose location in the prominent “Glass House” office building.
“We looked for about six months,” said Russell Hancock, president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, a San Jose-based nonprofit. “It was very time-intensive.”
The organization’s new location is at 84 W. Santa Clara St., an eight-story office building that prominently features the Glass House event space on the ground floor along South Market Street.
“We are designing a space that we hope will be a gathering place for the region’s leaders,” Hancock said in an interview. “It can be a crossroads for all of us who are thinking about the regional issues that affect Silicon Valley.”
The hunt for a new location began after Joint Venture Silicon Valley wasn’t able to renew its lease at CityView Plaza. Top-flight developer Jay Paul Co. has bought CityView Plaza and intends to redevelop the property as a modern campus and tech employment hub with a trio of office towers.
Joint Venture leased 3,500 square feet on the fourth floor of the office building. The lease was arranged through CBRE, a commercial real estate firm that advised the nonprofit during its hunt for new offices.
The organization’s entire 15-member staff will relocate to the new offices at 84 W. Santa St., with August as a likely month to complete the move.
“In our own space we will have an auditorium where we can seat 40 people,” Hancock said. “We can have symposiums, forums, events, board meetings. We want to community to feel welcome there and to use the space.”