mercurynews--2020-05-29--Letter: UC faculty Academic Senate recommended the ACT, SAT stay

The article titled “ University of California eliminates SAT , ACT exams from admissions process ” ( Eastbaytimes.com , May 21 ) failed to mention the UC faculty ’ s Academic Senate ’ s recommendation , by a 51-0 vote , to keep the tests .
If one only read this article , one would have no idea why anyone supports the tests .
In fact , grades , like test scores , also correlate with class , as does every other indicator of academic achievement .
Middle-class kids are on average better prepared for college than poorer kids .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least provide a standardized , comparable measure of student ability that ’ s not based on how well they get along with their teachers .
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That ’ s why faculty almost unanimously supports keeping the tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which the regents are prone .
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The article titled “University of California eliminates SAT, ACT exams from admissions process” (Eastbaytimes.com, May 21) failed to mention the UC faculty’s Academic Senate’s recommendation, by a 51-0 vote, to keep the tests.
If one only read this article, one would have no idea why anyone supports the tests.
In fact, grades, like test scores, also correlate with class, as does every other indicator of academic achievement. Middle-class kids are on average better prepared for college than poorer kids. Is this a revelation?
Standardized tests at least provide a standardized, comparable measure of student ability that’s not based on how well they get along with their teachers.
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Steve Koppman
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mercurynews--2020-05-29--Map: 3.7 earthquake felt in Santa Cruz

Map: 3.7 earthquake felt in Santa Cruz

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake Thursday centered near Pinnacles National Park was felt as far away as Santa Cruz .
The quake @ @ @ @ @ The epicenter was in the Bear Canyon area , west of Highway 25 between Hollister @ @ @ @ @ Geological Survey said .
Within half an hour , 230 people had reported their observations @ @ @ @ @ Feel It website .
Most were in the Salinas and Monterey areas .
There were @ @ @ @ @ Santa Cruz area , 60 miles away .

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake Thursday centered near Pinnacles National Park was felt as far away as Santa Cruz.
The quake occurred at 12:19 p.m. The epicenter was in the Bear Canyon area, west of Highway 25 between Hollister and Pinnacles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Within half an hour, 230 people had reported their observations to the USGS Did You Feel It website. Most were in the Salinas and Monterey areas. There were two dozen reports from the Santa Cruz area, 60 miles away.


mercurynews--2020-05-29--Protesters return to streets Thursday night in Los Angeles over killing of George Floyd

Dozens of protesters took to the streets Thursday night in Los Angeles , culminating in a tense standoff with police while they blocked a downtown street during a second night of demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd , a black man whose death while in police custody in Minneapolis earlier this week has sparked protests across the country .
More than 70 protesters congregated in front of the LAPD headquarters on First Street starting at about 5 p.m .
Some kneeled , while others banged skateboards onto the ground or stood to chant “ Black lives matter.
” Among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who held a sign that read “ No More Innocent Bloodshed.
” The 21-year-old said there needs to be more attention paid to police killings .
A police officer ’ s job is to “ protect and serve , ” he said , but what happened to Floyd was a violation of that .
LAPD did not immediately deploy riot police as they had during a larger protest downtown on Wednesday evening .
“ We ’ re not on tactical alert , and we ’ re closely monitoring what ’ s going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a spokesman for the department .
Several of the demonstrators spray-painted profane language on a police car in front of the LAPD headquarters .
The police car was pelted with water bottles and skateboards as it sped away .
After several hours , protesters with signs in hand left the headquarters and continued marching along downtown streets , eventually meeting a blockade of police at the intersection of Grand and Third streets next to the Museum of Contemporary Art .
During the standoff on Grand Street , police demanded over a loudspeaker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rally an unlawful assembly .
“ If you do not do so , you may be arrested , or subject to other police action , ” said an officer through a loudspeaker .
“ Other police action may include the use of less-than-lethal munitions , which could cause significant risk of serious injury for those who remain.
” Activists responded by sitting down cross-legged on the road and yelling out a litany for Floyd , “ Justice for George.
” Floyd ’ s death on Monday evening was captured on a bystander @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the ground , exclaiming that he could not breath , while a white officer knelt on his neck during the arrest .
The officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes after Floyd stopped moving .
In response to the killing , protests erupted in cities across the nation , including Los Angeles , where Black Lives Matter demonstrators occupied the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday evening .
Los Angeles detectives were still investigating after a car hit one of several hundred activists during the march Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the driver , police said .
It wasn ’ t clear how car collision occurred , but the man was left injured on the street after the vehicle sped away .
Police Sgt .
Frank Preciado said detectives were investigating .
“ Normally this would be categorized as a hit-and-run , ” he said .
He said police don ’ t know for sure that a crime occurred , owing to some of the chaos downtown after police in riot gear scattered hundreds of protesters .
Paramedics treated the man .
Preciado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to a hospital .
But he ’ s the second injured protester involved in the marches downtown two days after Floyd ’ s killing .
The first injury occurred when protesters who moved on to the 101 Freeway tangled with a pair of California Highway Patrol cruisers .
As one of the units drove through the group , the cruiser was surrounded and had its back window smashed with a skateboard , according to news helicopter footage of the protest .
A protester jumped on top and was still sitting on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he jumped down then appeared to slam his head into the ground .
A Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman didn ’ t know the injured man ’ s condition Thursday but said he appeared to be OK .
Misunderstanding may have prompted some of the punches and kicks thrown at the CHP units on Wednesday — several protesters on social media and in an interview said they thought the CHP cruiser ran over the injured man .
Despite the highway encounter , both police and protesters described Wednesday ’ s protests as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started when protesters took over the intersection at Aliso and Los Angeles streets .
After about two hours , LAPD commanders declared the gathering unlawful and sent out riot police .
Joseph Williams , an organizer with Black Lives Matter in Los Angeles , said the protests Wednesday were peaceful until the encounter with police at the intersection .
He said the freeway demonstration was spontaneous , and he called the CHP unit driving through their group “ reckless.
” “ We had a number of folks out there who were family members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones of people who have been killed by police violence , ” he said .
A CHP spokesman has not returned a request for comment .
LAPD officials in a tweet asked protesters not to go on the freeway .
“ We hear your anger & your pain , ” they said .
“ We will always facilitate freedom of speech .
Period .
All we ask is that protests are held in a safe & legal manner.
” • Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death • Protests erupt in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Preciado said there were some reports of protesters throwing objects at officers after they were ordered to leave the intersection .
But he said the group was peaceful up until then .
“ Command staff made the determination that they had ample time to exercise First Amendment rights , ” he said .
“ They then declared it an unlawful assembly and started the dispersal order.
” Thursday ’ s rally ended by 10 p.m.. with marchers leaving behind the police blockade on Grand and Third streets .
Minutes before its conclusion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a happy face stood to speak toward police .
Earlier , she had tapped on her shirt , saying “ target practice.
” “ They ’ re trying to kill us , ” said Curshawn Watts , 31 , who is black , as she faced the line of police officers , breaking down in tears and meeting the embrace of another black protester .
“ They ’ re trying to kill us .
”

Dozens of protesters took to the streets Thursday night in Los Angeles, culminating in a tense standoff with police while they blocked a downtown street during a second night of demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd, a black man whose death while in police custody in Minneapolis earlier this week has sparked protests across the country.
More than 70 protesters congregated in front of the LAPD headquarters on First Street starting at about 5 p.m. Some kneeled, while others banged skateboards onto the ground or stood to chant “Black lives matter.”
Among them was Brandon Hammel, of Burbank, who held a sign that read “No More Innocent Bloodshed.” The 21-year-old said there needs to be more attention paid to police killings. A police officer’s job is to “protect and serve,” he said, but what happened to Floyd was a violation of that.
LAPD did not immediately deploy riot police as they had during a larger protest downtown on Wednesday evening.
“We’re not on tactical alert, and we’re closely monitoring what’s going on,” said Officer Tony Im, a spokesman for the department.
Several of the demonstrators spray-painted profane language on a police car in front of the LAPD headquarters. The police car was pelted with water bottles and skateboards as it sped away.
After several hours, protesters with signs in hand left the headquarters and continued marching along downtown streets, eventually meeting a blockade of police at the intersection of Grand and Third streets next to the Museum of Contemporary Art.
During the standoff on Grand Street, police demanded over a loudspeaker for the crowd to disperse, calling the rally an unlawful assembly.
“If you do not do so, you may be arrested, or subject to other police action,” said an officer through a loudspeaker. “Other police action may include the use of less-than-lethal munitions, which could cause significant risk of serious injury for those who remain.”
Activists responded by sitting down cross-legged on the road and yelling out a litany for Floyd, “Justice for George.”
So the police just declared this an unlawful assembly, but demonstrators have sat down in the middle of Grand Ave. pic.twitter.com/GDbAPeIQpr — Elizabeth Chou (@reporterliz) May 29, 2020
Floyd’s death on Monday evening was captured on a bystander’s video, showing Floyd laying on the ground, exclaiming that he could not breath, while a white officer knelt on his neck during the arrest. The officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes after Floyd stopped moving.
In response to the killing, protests erupted in cities across the nation, including Los Angeles, where Black Lives Matter demonstrators occupied the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday evening.
Los Angeles detectives were still investigating after a car hit one of several hundred activists during the march Wednesday, injuring him and prompting a search for the driver, police said.
It wasn’t clear how car collision occurred, but the man was left injured on the street after the vehicle sped away. Police Sgt. Frank Preciado said detectives were investigating.
“Normally this would be categorized as a hit-and-run,” he said.
He said police don’t know for sure that a crime occurred, owing to some of the chaos downtown after police in riot gear scattered hundreds of protesters.
Paramedics treated the man. Preciado didn’t know if he was taken to a hospital. But he’s the second injured protester involved in the marches downtown two days after Floyd’s killing.
The first injury occurred when protesters who moved on to the 101 Freeway tangled with a pair of California Highway Patrol cruisers. As one of the units drove through the group, the cruiser was surrounded and had its back window smashed with a skateboard, according to news helicopter footage of the protest.
A protester jumped on top and was still sitting on the roof as the vehicle drove off — he jumped down then appeared to slam his head into the ground.
A Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman didn’t know the injured man’s condition Thursday but said he appeared to be OK.
Misunderstanding may have prompted some of the punches and kicks thrown at the CHP units on Wednesday — several protesters on social media and in an interview said they thought the CHP cruiser ran over the injured man.
Despite the highway encounter, both police and protesters described Wednesday’s protests as an afternoon of mostly peaceful demonstrations.
Things started when protesters took over the intersection at Aliso and Los Angeles streets. After about two hours, LAPD commanders declared the gathering unlawful and sent out riot police.
Joseph Williams, an organizer with Black Lives Matter in Los Angeles, said the protests Wednesday were peaceful until the encounter with police at the intersection. He said the freeway demonstration was spontaneous, and he called the CHP unit driving through their group “reckless.”
“We had a number of folks out there who were family members, or community members, or loved ones of people who have been killed by police violence,” he said.
A CHP spokesman has not returned a request for comment.
LAPD officials in a tweet asked protesters not to go on the freeway.
“We hear your anger & your pain,” they said. “We will always facilitate freedom of speech. Period. All we ask is that protests are held in a safe & legal manner.”
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“Command staff made the determination that they had ample time to exercise First Amendment rights,” he said. “They then declared it an unlawful assembly and started the dispersal order.”
Thursday’s rally ended by 10 p.m.. with marchers leaving behind the police blockade on Grand and Third streets.
Minutes before its conclusion, one of the protesters wearing a shirt with a happy face stood to speak toward police. Earlier, she had tapped on her shirt, saying “target practice.”
“They’re trying to kill us,” said Curshawn Watts, 31, who is black, as she faced the line of police officers, breaking down in tears and meeting the embrace of another black protester. “They’re trying to kill us.”


mercurynews--2020-05-29--Twitter adds warning label to Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

The social media platform is using what it calls a “ public interest notice ” to flag the president ’ s incendiary post about the protests and violence in Minneapolis , Minnesota .
This means the tweet will not be removed , but will be hidden behind a notice that says “ this Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence .
However , Twitter has determined that it may be in the public ’ s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.
” Users can view it if they click past the notice .
“ As is standard with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be limited , ” the company said .
“ People will be able to Retweet with Comment , but will not be able to Like , Reply or Retweet it.
” The post in question was about a third night of protests following the death of George Floyd , a black man who was filmed on video saying that he could not breathe as a white police officer used his knee to pin Floyd down .
As cable news networks carried images of fires and destructive protests in Minneapolis , the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ these THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd , and I won ’ t let that happen .
Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way .
Any difficulty and we will assume control but , when the looting starts , the shooting starts .
Thank you !
” His phrase “ when the looting starts , the shooting starts , ” mirrors language used by a Miami police chief in the late 1960s in the wake of riots .
Its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ array of individuals , from historians to members of rival political campaigns .
Some users reported the tweet to Twitter as a rule violation .
Less than two-and-a-half hours later , the company took action .
“ This Tweet violates our policies regarding the glorification of violence based on the historical context of the last line , its connection to violence , and the risk it could inspire similar actions today , ” the company said .
“ We ’ ve taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tweet on Twitter because it is important that the public still be able to see the Tweet given its relevance to ongoing matters of public importance.
” Twitter has said in the past that it makes exceptions to its rules when heads of state are involved , due to the inherently newsworthy nature of their posts .
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On Thursday , the president signed an executive order that purported to address “ censorship ” by Twitter and other social media companies .
He was perturbed by Twitter ’ s decision to affix fact-check type labels to two of his misleading posts about mail-in voting ballots .

The social media platform is using what it calls a “public interest notice” to flag the president’s incendiary post about the protests and violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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This means the tweet will not be removed, but will be hidden behind a notice that says “this Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.” Users can view it if they click past the notice.
“As is standard with this notice, engagements with the Tweet will be limited,” the company said. “People will be able to Retweet with Comment, but will not be able to Like, Reply or Retweet it.”
The post in question was about a third night of protests following the death of George Floyd, a black man who was filmed on video saying that he could not breathe as a white police officer used his knee to pin Floyd down.
As cable news networks carried images of fires and destructive protests in Minneapolis, the president tweeted at 12:53 a.m. ET: “these THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!”
His phrase “when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” mirrors language used by a Miami police chief in the late 1960s in the wake of riots. Its use was immediately condemned by a wide array of individuals, from historians to members of rival political campaigns.
Some users reported the tweet to Twitter as a rule violation.
Less than two-and-a-half hours later, the company took action. “This Tweet violates our policies regarding the glorification of violence based on the historical context of the last line, its connection to violence, and the risk it could inspire similar actions today,” the company said.
“We’ve taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts, but have kept the Tweet on Twitter because it is important that the public still be able to see the Tweet given its relevance to ongoing matters of public importance.”
Twitter has said in the past that it makes exceptions to its rules when heads of state are involved, due to the inherently newsworthy nature of their posts.
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mercurynews--2020-05-29--Letter: One San Jose rose garden America’s Best, another in decline

Re : “ Put housing where ill-kept Heritage Rose Garden sits ” ( Letter to the editor , Mercurynews.com , May 22 ) : How confusing – there are two rose gardens in San Jose .
One won the title of America ’ s Best Rose Garden in 2010 and one is in decline .
I have been a volunteer with Friends of the San Jose Rose Garden for several years after Pierluigi Oliverio worked with the group ’ s co-founders to create the “ Adopt a Park ” model for volunteer groups to weed , prune , mulch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundred volunteers keep this garden in a magnificent state , mentored by Terry Reilly .
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I want others to know that the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden at Naglee and Dana avenues is glorious .
Stop by and smell the roses .
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Re: “Put housing where ill-kept Heritage Rose Garden sits” (Letter to the editor, Mercurynews.com, May 22):
How confusing – there are two rose gardens in San Jose. One won the title of America’s Best Rose Garden in 2010 and one is in decline.
I have been a volunteer with Friends of the San Jose Rose Garden for several years after Pierluigi Oliverio worked with the group’s co-founders to create the “Adopt a Park” model for volunteer groups to weed, prune, mulch, plant and maintain city gardens. Several hundred volunteers keep this garden in a magnificent state, mentored by Terry Reilly.
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Doris Livezey
San Jose
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mercurynews--2020-05-29--Word Game: May 29, 2020

Word Game: May 29, 2020

TODAY ’ S WORD — PROPONENT ( PROPONENT : pruh-PO-nent : One who argues in support of something ; advocate . )
Can you find 40 or more words in PROPONENT ?
The list will be published tomorrow .
YESTERDAY ’ S WORD — THEORIZE thee their there three throe tier tire tiro tore tree trio heir here hereto hero hertz hetero hire hiree hoer either ether other rete retie riot rite rote zero zither To purchase the Word Game book , visit WordGameBooks.com .
Order it now for just $ 5 while supplies last !
1 .
Words must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @

TODAY’S WORD — PROPONENT (PROPONENT: pruh-PO-nent: One who argues in support of something; advocate.)
Average mark 30 words
Time limit 40 minutes
Can you find 40 or more words in PROPONENT? The list will be published tomorrow.
YESTERDAY’S WORD — THEORIZE thee their there three throe tier tire tiro tore tree
trio heir here hereto hero hertz hetero hire hiree hoer either ether other rete retie riot
rite rote zero zither
To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
RULES OF THE GAME:
1. Words must be of four or more letters.
2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.
3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.
4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.
Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at kzsaxe@gmail.com.


mercurynews--2020-05-29--Horoscopes May 29, 2020: Riley Keough, this will be your downfall

Happy Birthday : Uncertainty will be your downfall .
Be resourceful , gather facts quickly and make decisions based on logic and facts .
Knowing when to take action will make a difference to the way your year unfolds .
Listen , verify and take action , and you will come out on top .
Invest in yourself , not someone trying to sell you empty promises .
Your numbers are 8 , 14 , 25 , 29 , 33 , 42 , 44 .
ARIES ( March 21-April 19 ) : Take a moment to go over details .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will exhaust yourself physically or financially .
A steady pace that allows you to replenish will lead to the gains and success you strive to achieve .
5 stars TAURUS ( April 20-May 20 ) : You may desire change , but before you get started , consider what you can afford and the people who will be affected by the decisions you make .
Sticking to the rules will be necessary and also limit what you can do .
2 stars GEMINI ( May 21-June 20 ) : Adjust your strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to break the bank .
You can adhere to a budget if you are willing to do the legwork to reach your objective .
Update your skills to suit economic trends .
4 stars CANCER ( June 21-July 22 ) : Get caught up .
Take care of personal business , money matters and any health issues you have .
Be reluctant to leave anything to chance or to rely on others to take care of your responsibilities .
Move forward with a clear conscience .
3 stars LEO ( July 23-August 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantageous .
Think and do for yourself ; you ’ ll progress much faster .
If you let someone interfere in your affairs or talk you into something you don ’ t really want or need , you ’ ll have regrets .
Do your own thing .
3 stars VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22 ) : You ’ ll be tempted to take a risk you shouldn ’ t .
Before you make a mistake , retrace your steps and rely on experience to help you ward off a potential problem .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ best and the people you trust .
3 stars LIBRA ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22 ) : Reconnecting with someone will have some good and some adverse ramifications .
An honest assessment of what transpired years ago will be necessary if you want to make a wise decision .
Concentrate on physical and personal improvements , not what others are doing .
3 stars SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ) : Be cautious regarding money , legal or health issues .
Someone will offer the wrong information that can cost you .
A problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own .
Outside influences will cause setbacks and disappointment .
Do your own thing , and avoid regret .
4 stars SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21 ) : Spend more time taking care of your responsibilities and less time arguing or dealing with complaints .
Trust what you know to be factual and the people who have never let you down in the past .
Finish what you start .
2 stars CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19 ) : Look at your investments , consider your options and make changes that support better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t let your emotions motivate you to do something that deep down you know isn ’ t right or best for you .
5 stars AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18 ) : Spend time fixing up your surroundings or making alterations to the way you look .
A new project that has the potential to bring in extra cash will give you hope and encouragement .
Romance is on the rise .
3 stars PISCES ( February 19-March 20 ) : Refuse to let insecurity take over .
Believe in yourself and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Refuse to let someone ’ s negativity bring you down .
Distance yourself from those who take too much and give little in return .
3 stars Birthday Baby : You are aggressive , proactive and flexible .
You are innovative and compassionate .

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Riley Keough, 31; Melanie Brown, 45; Rupert Everett, 61; Annette Bening, 62.
Happy Birthday: Uncertainty will be your downfall. Be resourceful, gather facts quickly and make decisions based on logic and facts. Knowing when to take action will make a difference to the way your year unfolds. Listen, verify and take action, and you will come out on top. Invest in yourself, not someone trying to sell you empty promises. Your numbers are 8, 14, 25, 29, 33, 42, 44.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a moment to go over details. If you take on too much, you will exhaust yourself physically or financially. A steady pace that allows you to replenish will lead to the gains and success you strive to achieve. 5 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may desire change, but before you get started, consider what you can afford and the people who will be affected by the decisions you make. Sticking to the rules will be necessary and also limit what you can do. 2 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Adjust your strategy. A change doesn’t have to break the bank. You can adhere to a budget if you are willing to do the legwork to reach your objective. Update your skills to suit economic trends. 4 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get caught up. Take care of personal business, money matters and any health issues you have. Be reluctant to leave anything to chance or to rely on others to take care of your responsibilities. Move forward with a clear conscience. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-August 22): A personal change will be advantageous. Think and do for yourself; you’ll progress much faster. If you let someone interfere in your affairs or talk you into something you don’t really want or need, you’ll have regrets. Do your own thing. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll be tempted to take a risk you shouldn’t. Before you make a mistake, retrace your steps and rely on experience to help you ward off a potential problem. Stick to what you know and do best and the people you trust. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Reconnecting with someone will have some good and some adverse ramifications. An honest assessment of what transpired years ago will be necessary if you want to make a wise decision. Concentrate on physical and personal improvements, not what others are doing. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be cautious regarding money, legal or health issues. Someone will offer the wrong information that can cost you. A problem at home is best resolved on your own. Outside influences will cause setbacks and disappointment. Do your own thing, and avoid regret. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Spend more time taking care of your responsibilities and less time arguing or dealing with complaints. Trust what you know to be factual and the people who have never let you down in the past. Finish what you start. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look at your investments, consider your options and make changes that support better prospects as you move forward. Don’t let your emotions motivate you to do something that deep down you know isn’t right or best for you. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Spend time fixing up your surroundings or making alterations to the way you look. A new project that has the potential to bring in extra cash will give you hope and encouragement. Romance is on the rise. 3 stars
PISCES (February 19-March 20): Refuse to let insecurity take over. Believe in yourself and what you are capable of doing. Refuse to let someone’s negativity bring you down. Distance yourself from those who take too much and give little in return. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are aggressive, proactive and flexible. You are innovative and compassionate.
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mercurynews--2020-05-30--Anger at George Floyd’s death spills out into US cities

Developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody : ATLANTA — Activists spray-painted a large CNN logo outside the company ’ s headquarters in Atlanta , breaking a window and tagging doors while protesting the death of George Floyd .
Hundreds of protesters were confronting police outside CNN ’ s downtown headquarters late Friday .
One protester climbed on top of the CNN sign and waved a “ Black Lives Matter ” flag to cheers from the crowd .
Protesters pelted officers who came over with bottles , striking some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exploded behind the police line , but no officers appeared to get hit .
Protesters chanted , “ Quit your jobs.
” The officers backed their line away from the group of protesters who were throwing objects at them .
Police ordered demonstrators to leave the street and threatened to arrest them if they did not leave quickly .
Protesters used accelerant to burn an American flag .
People were watching the scene from rooftops , some laughing at skirmishes that broke out and vandalism by the protesters .
Earlier , as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 27 , said she came out to the protest because she thinks the entire criminal justice system needs to be overhauled , starting with policing .
She said the Ahmaud Arbery killing was a catalyst for her and referred to his death as a lynching .
Arbery was killed on Feb. 23 by a former district attorney investigator and his son , who were not arrested until after video emerged months later .
Brackett wore a blue mask and sat with her partner and a friend .
She was less concerned about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We risk our lives going to the grocery store , going to get gas , ” she said .
“ This is more important than all of that.
” DENVER — Denver Mayor Michael Hancock called for calm and unity Friday after the first of several planned city protests over George Floyd ’ s death turned violent , declaring , “ Let not the story be about the riots and protests .
Let ’ s keep the focus on the life that was lost.
” “ I can tell you not to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s going to happen , ” Hancock said at a news briefing , stressing he shared outrage over what he ’ s called the “ senseless and tragic murder ” of Floyd in Minneapolis .
Hancock and Police Chief Paul Pazen blamed what they called a minority of agitators among peaceful protesters for inciting violence throughout downtown on Thursday .
That violence included throwing rocks at police officers , setting small fires , and breaking windows and damaging cars at the state Capitol and at businesses .
More protests were planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three officers were injured and that 13 people were arrested for burglary , criminal mischief and assault .
NEW YORK — Demonstrators took to New York City streets for a second day in protest of the death of George Floyd , the black Minnesota man killed in police custody , and invoked the names of other black people who died at police hands .
“ It ’ s my duty to be out here , ” said Brianna Petrisko , among those at Foley Square in lower Manhattan , most wearing masks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on large gatherings .
The demonstrators were gathered in the square , while gathered police stood across the street .
“ Our country has a sickness , ” Petrisko said .
“ We have to be out here .
This is the only way we ’ re going to be heard.
” The names of black people killed by police , including Floyd and Eric Garner , killed on Staten Island in 2014 , were on signs carried by those in the crowd , and in their chants .
Protests have taken place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minnesota and elsewhere becoming violent .
At his Friday briefing , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said he stood with the Minnesota protesters .
“ Nobody is sanctioning the arson , and the thuggery and the burglaries , but the protesters and the anger and the fear and the frustration ?
Yes .
Yes .
And the demand is for justice , ” Cuomo said .
WINDERMERE , Fla. — A group of about 10 protesters gathered Friday near a Florida town home that belongs to a white Minneapolis police officer who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The protesters arrived after social media postings listed the address of Derek Chauvin in the community of Windermere outside Orlando .
They carried signs that said , “ He said I can ’ t breathe .
Justice for George , ” and “ We see you , we hear you … we love you !
# Justice for George.
” The handcuffed black man pleaded for air as Chauvin , the white police officer , knelt on his neck during an arrest recorded on video by bystanders .
The Orange County Sheriff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account that Chauvin is not at the residence and is not expected there .
The office says it ’ s confirmed he has no plans to be in the area .
ALBUQUERQUE , N.M. — Albuquerque police used a helicopter and tear gas as they retreated from a crowd of people after a confrontation that followed a protest of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody .
Police said officers responded to several shots being fired from a vehicle following a demonstration that had lasted hours .
Four individuals were taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confrontational , police spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said .
During the confrontation , protesters waved signs and yelled at officers clad in riot gear .
Gallegos said Friday the tear gas was used to allow officers to leave the area and avoid further confrontation .
There were no reports of injuries from the gunshots , and it wasn ’ t clear whether that incident was related to the protest .
Gallegos also said there were no injuries resulting from the confrontation with protesters .
FONTANA — Nine people were arrested after rocks were thrown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Southern California protest stemming from the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody .
The violence erupted Thursday night in Fontana as about 100 people moved up and down a thoroughfare and blocked traffic .
Police say an unlawful assembly was declared and the crowd was ordered to disperse but some persisted .
Elsewhere in the region , demonstrators gathered outside Los Angeles police headquarters but there was no repeat of Wednesday evening ’ s action in which protesters blocked freeway traffic and attacked two Highway Patrol cruisers .
COLUMBUS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody turned out for a demonstration in Columbus that began peacefully but turned violent , with windows smashed at the Ohio Statehouse and storefronts along surrounding downtown streets .
The crowd of about 400 people entered into a standoff with Columbus police Thursday night , blocking the intersection of key streets in the Ohio capital for hours , the Columbus Dispatch reported .
The demonstration began as a peaceful protest , but news outlets reported protesters began throwing objects like water bottles at officers , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowd .
A scuffle between a protester and an officer broke out around 9:45 p.m. , WCMH-TV reported .
Videos obtained by The Associated Press show people smashing the building ’ s windows .
One person briefly entered an office through a broken window but retreated before troopers within the building could catch him , said Ohio State Highway Patrol spokesman Lt. Craig Cvetan .
Windows were boarded up early Friday and workers were placing plywood over undamaged windows out of precaution .
HOUSTON — On Friday , several thousand people attended a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Houston , where George Floyd grew up .
The rally was mostly peaceful but police had apparently taken into custody a woman who had a rifle and had tried to use it to incite the crowd .
The crowed marched through downtown Houston to get to city hall , blocking traffic and at times chanting “ No justice , no peace ” and “ Say his name .
George Floyd.
” Many held up signs that said , “ I Can ’ t Breathe ” and “ Justice For George.
” Eventually the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one of the major thoroughfares in Houston .
A group of about 60 to 70 shut down the freeway for at least half an hour .
Houston police accompanied the protesters as they marched for less than half a mile along the freeway before they walked off of it .
No arrests were made .
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said he welcomed the rally .
“ We stand with them protesting what happened in Minnesota , ” said Acevedo .
“ I ’ m happy that they ’ re here today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voices need to be heard.
” One of those protesting Floyd ’ s death was 19-year-old Jimmy Ohaz , who came from the nearby city of Richmond , Texas .
“ My question is how many more , how many more ?
I just want to live in a future where we all live in harmony and we ’ re not oppressed.
” PHOENIX — Hundreds rallied in downtown Phoenix to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in a protest that turned into a clash with police .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the state Capitol on Thursday night into Friday morning carried signs reading , “ Silence is violence ” and “ Being black should not be a death sentence , ” The Arizona Republic reported .
Around 11 p.m. , Phoenix police declared an unlawful assembly around the Capitol building .
Protesters refused to leave the area , news outlets reported .
The newspaper reported that rocks and water bottles were thrown at police .
Video from local TV stations shows protesters hammering on the window of a police car , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window was broken .
The Arizona Department of Public Safety and Phoenix police responded by firing pepper spray and rubber bullets at the crowd .
PETAL , Miss .
— A Mississippi mayor who sparked outrage when he said he “ didn ’ t see anything unreasonable ” about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody is resisting calls to resign , including from his own town ’ s board of aldermen .
“ Why in the world would anyone choose to become a police officer in our society today ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the day four Minneapolis police officers were fired .
The 46-year-old Floyd , a black man , was handcuffed and pleading for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck Monday .
In a follow-up tweet , the Republican directly referenced the Floyd case , saying he “ didn ’ t see anything unreasonable ” : “ If you can say you can ’ t breathe , you ’ re breathing .
Most likely that man died of overdose or heart attack .
Video doesn ’ t show his resistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police being crucified.
” LOUISVILLE , Ky. — Looking to defuse tensions in Louisville over the fatal shooting of a black woman by police who broke down her door , the victim ’ s mother on Friday called on protesters to continue demanding justice but to do it in “ the right way without hurting each other.
” Kentucky Gov .
Andy Beshear read the statement from Breonna Taylor ’ s mother hours after gunshots erupted , wounding at least seven people , during protests late Thursday outside City Hall .
At least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Louisville Metro Police said early Friday .
“ No officers discharged their service weapons , ” and all seven shot were civilians , police spokesman Sgt .
Lamont Washington wrote in an email to The Associated Press .
In her statement , Tamika Palmer said her daughter — an emergency medical technician — devoted her life to others , and the “ last thing she ’ d want right now is any more violence.
” Thursday night ’ s demonstration came as protesters across the country , in cities including Los Angeles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned out in alliance with demonstrators in Minneapolis , where George Floyd became the latest black man to die in police custody .
LAS VEGAS — More than 400 people were demonstrating on the Las Vegas Strip Friday afternoon calling for policing reforms after black man was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer .
• Trump says he ’ s cutting US ties to World Heath Organization • As spending drops , outbreak rises in some parts of US The crowd gathered in triple-digit-heat in front of the Bellagio casino-resort , holding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no peace !
” and “ Black lives matter.
” They later began walking north up the Las Vegas Strip in front of casinos still shuttered because of coronavirus-related closures .
The demonstration was in memory of George Floyd , who died late Monday .
Bystander video showed a white Minneapolis police officer kneeling on his neck .

Associated Press
Developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody:
ATLANTA — Activists spray-painted a large CNN logo outside the company’s headquarters in Atlanta, breaking a window and tagging doors while protesting the death of George Floyd.
Hundreds of protesters were confronting police outside CNN’s downtown headquarters late Friday. One protester climbed on top of the CNN sign and waved a “Black Lives Matter” flag to cheers from the crowd.
Protesters pelted officers who came over with bottles, striking some of them. Other bottles thrown at authorities exploded behind the police line, but no officers appeared to get hit. Protesters chanted, “Quit your jobs.”
The officers backed their line away from the group of protesters who were throwing objects at them.
Police ordered demonstrators to leave the street and threatened to arrest them if they did not leave quickly.
Protesters used accelerant to burn an American flag. People were watching the scene from rooftops, some laughing at skirmishes that broke out and vandalism by the protesters.
Earlier, as the protest appeared more calm, Kaity Brackett, 27, said she came out to the protest because she thinks the entire criminal justice system needs to be overhauled, starting with policing. She said the Ahmaud Arbery killing was a catalyst for her and referred to his death as a lynching. Arbery was killed on Feb. 23 by a former district attorney investigator and his son, who were not arrested until after video emerged months later.
Brackett wore a blue mask and sat with her partner and a friend. She was less concerned about the threat from the coronavirus.
“We risk our lives going to the grocery store, going to get gas,” she said. “This is more important than all of that.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to CNN (and numerous posts on Twitter), the White House was briefly locked down Friday afternoon as a crowd of protesters jostled with Secret Service out front.
As protesters arrived at Pennsylvania Avenue/Lafayette Park, the White House was locked down.
Protest is growing outside the White House. Protesters chant, “Black Lives Matter, “No Justice, No Peace.” They’re outraged over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other unarmed African Americans in the United States. #GeorgeFloyd #BreonnaTaylor @NBCNews @MSNBC pic.twitter.com/WCXLzzQ7uA — Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) May 29, 2020
The doors to the White House briefing room, where reporters have their offices were also locked and Secret Service officers are not letting anyone off White House grounds.
DENVER — Denver Mayor Michael Hancock called for calm and unity Friday after the first of several planned city protests over George Floyd’s death turned violent, declaring, “Let not the story be about the riots and protests. Let’s keep the focus on the life that was lost.”
“I can tell you not to go out and demonstrate but the reality is it’s going to happen,” Hancock said at a news briefing, stressing he shared outrage over what he’s called the “senseless and tragic murder” of Floyd in Minneapolis.
Hancock and Police Chief Paul Pazen blamed what they called a minority of agitators among peaceful protesters for inciting violence throughout downtown on Thursday. That violence included throwing rocks at police officers, setting small fires, and breaking windows and damaging cars at the state Capitol and at businesses. More protests were planned for Friday and Saturday. Pazen said three officers were injured and that 13 people were arrested for burglary, criminal mischief and assault.
NEW YORK — Demonstrators took to New York City streets for a second day in protest of the death of George Floyd, the black Minnesota man killed in police custody, and invoked the names of other black people who died at police hands.
“It’s my duty to be out here,” said Brianna Petrisko, among those at Foley Square in lower Manhattan, most wearing masks. The protest took place despite coronavirus prohibitions on large gatherings. The demonstrators were gathered in the square, while gathered police stood across the street.
“Our country has a sickness,” Petrisko said. “We have to be out here. This is the only way we’re going to be heard.”
The names of black people killed by police, including Floyd and Eric Garner, killed on Staten Island in 2014, were on signs carried by those in the crowd, and in their chants. Protests have taken place around the country, with some in Minnesota and elsewhere becoming violent.
At his Friday briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he stood with the Minnesota protesters.
“Nobody is sanctioning the arson, and the thuggery and the burglaries, but the protesters and the anger and the fear and the frustration? Yes. Yes. And the demand is for justice,” Cuomo said.
WINDERMERE, Fla. — A group of about 10 protesters gathered Friday near a Florida town home that belongs to a white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck.
The protesters arrived after social media postings listed the address of Derek Chauvin in the community of Windermere outside Orlando.
They carried signs that said, “He said I can’t breathe. Justice for George,” and “We see you, we hear you … we love you! #Justice for George.” The handcuffed black man pleaded for air as Chauvin, the white police officer, knelt on his neck during an arrest recorded on video by bystanders.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office tweeted from its official account that Chauvin is not at the residence and is not expected there. The office says it’s confirmed he has no plans to be in the area.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police used a helicopter and tear gas as they retreated from a crowd of people after a confrontation that followed a protest of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.
Police said officers responded to several shots being fired from a vehicle following a demonstration that had lasted hours. Four individuals were taken into custody, and several protesters became confrontational, police spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said.
During the confrontation, protesters waved signs and yelled at officers clad in riot gear. Gallegos said Friday the tear gas was used to allow officers to leave the area and avoid further confrontation.
There were no reports of injuries from the gunshots, and it wasn’t clear whether that incident was related to the protest. Gallegos also said there were no injuries resulting from the confrontation with protesters.
FONTANA — Nine people were arrested after rocks were thrown at businesses, vehicles and officers during a Southern California protest stemming from the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody.
The violence erupted Thursday night in Fontana as about 100 people moved up and down a thoroughfare and blocked traffic. Police say an unlawful assembly was declared and the crowd was ordered to disperse but some persisted.
Elsewhere in the region, demonstrators gathered outside Los Angeles police headquarters but there was no repeat of Wednesday evening’s action in which protesters blocked freeway traffic and attacked two Highway Patrol cruisers.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Protesters angry over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody turned out for a demonstration in Columbus that began peacefully but turned violent, with windows smashed at the Ohio Statehouse and storefronts along surrounding downtown streets.
The crowd of about 400 people entered into a standoff with Columbus police Thursday night, blocking the intersection of key streets in the Ohio capital for hours, the Columbus Dispatch reported.
The demonstration began as a peaceful protest, but news outlets reported protesters began throwing objects like water bottles at officers, who responded by using tear gas on the crowd. A scuffle between a protester and an officer broke out around 9:45 p.m., WCMH-TV reported.
Videos obtained by The Associated Press show people smashing the building’s windows. One person briefly entered an office through a broken window but retreated before troopers within the building could catch him, said Ohio State Highway Patrol spokesman Lt. Craig Cvetan.
Windows were boarded up early Friday and workers were placing plywood over undamaged windows out of precaution.
HOUSTON — On Friday, several thousand people attended a rally in front of city hall in Houston, where George Floyd grew up.
The rally was mostly peaceful but police had apparently taken into custody a woman who had a rifle and had tried to use it to incite the crowd.
The crowed marched through downtown Houston to get to city hall, blocking traffic and at times chanting “No justice, no peace” and “Say his name. George Floyd.” Many held up signs that said, “I Can’t Breathe” and “Justice For George.”
Eventually the protesters ended up alongside U.S. Highway 59, one of the major thoroughfares in Houston. A group of about 60 to 70 shut down the freeway for at least half an hour. Houston police accompanied the protesters as they marched for less than half a mile along the freeway before they walked off of it. No arrests were made.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said he welcomed the rally.
“We stand with them protesting what happened in Minnesota,” said Acevedo. “I’m happy that they’re here today because people need to be heard, voices need to be heard.”
One of those protesting Floyd’s death was 19-year-old Jimmy Ohaz, who came from the nearby city of Richmond, Texas.
“My question is how many more, how many more? I just want to live in a future where we all live in harmony and we’re not oppressed.”
PHOENIX — Hundreds rallied in downtown Phoenix to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in a protest that turned into a clash with police.
Protesters who marched from Phoenix City Hall to the state Capitol on Thursday night into Friday morning carried signs reading, “Silence is violence” and “Being black should not be a death sentence,” The Arizona Republic reported.
Around 11 p.m., Phoenix police declared an unlawful assembly around the Capitol building. Protesters refused to leave the area, news outlets reported.
The newspaper reported that rocks and water bottles were thrown at police. Video from local TV stations shows protesters hammering on the window of a police car, and the newspaper reported at least one police car window was broken. The Arizona Department of Public Safety and Phoenix police responded by firing pepper spray and rubber bullets at the crowd.
PETAL, Miss. — A Mississippi mayor who sparked outrage when he said he “didn’t see anything unreasonable” about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody is resisting calls to resign, including from his own town’s board of aldermen.
“Why in the world would anyone choose to become a police officer in our society today?” Petal Mayor Hal Marx tweeted Tuesday, the day four Minneapolis police officers were fired. The 46-year-old Floyd, a black man, was handcuffed and pleading for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck Monday.
In a follow-up tweet, the Republican directly referenced the Floyd case, saying he “didn’t see anything unreasonable”: “If you can say you can’t breathe, you’re breathing. Most likely that man died of overdose or heart attack. Video doesn’t show his resistance that got him in that position. Police being crucified.”
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Looking to defuse tensions in Louisville over the fatal shooting of a black woman by police who broke down her door, the victim’s mother on Friday called on protesters to continue demanding justice but to do it in “the right way without hurting each other.”
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear read the statement from Breonna Taylor’s mother hours after gunshots erupted, wounding at least seven people, during protests late Thursday outside City Hall. At least one person was in critical condition, Louisville Metro Police said early Friday.
“No officers discharged their service weapons,” and all seven shot were civilians, police spokesman Sgt. Lamont Washington wrote in an email to The Associated Press.
In her statement, Tamika Palmer said her daughter — an emergency medical technician — devoted her life to others, and the “last thing she’d want right now is any more violence.”
Thursday night’s demonstration came as protesters across the country, in cities including Los Angeles, Denver, New York and Memphis, turned out in alliance with demonstrators in Minneapolis, where George Floyd became the latest black man to die in police custody.
LAS VEGAS — More than 400 people were demonstrating on the Las Vegas Strip Friday afternoon calling for policing reforms after black man was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer.
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They later began walking north up the Las Vegas Strip in front of casinos still shuttered because of coronavirus-related closures.
The demonstration was in memory of George Floyd, who died late Monday. Bystander video showed a white Minneapolis police officer kneeling on his neck.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--San Jose homeless encampment engulfed in flames near the airport

A nearly 4-acre vegetation fire has engulfed a homeless encampment and caused multiple road closures near the city ’ s @ @ @ @ @ evening .
Crews responded to the fire a little after 4 p.m. on Friday at @ @ @ @ @ and University Avenue , according to the San Jose Fire Department .
As the wind @ @ @ @ @ spread to the Guadalupe River and a smoky haze consumed the surrounding area .
A @ @ @ @ @ the camp rushed to gather their belongings and save those that they could as some @ @ @ @ @ them .
As of 5:30 p.m. , Coleman Ave. is closed between approximately West Heading @ @ @ @ @ West Heading Street is closed between approximately Spring Street and Chestnut Street as crews battle @ @ @ @ @ was unrelated to a protest that began at San Jose City Hall Friday afternoon and @ @ @ @ @ response to the police killing of George Floyd — an African-American man killed in Minneapolis @ @ @ @ @ story will be updated .

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A 100-acre brush fire has engulfed a homeless encampment and caused multiple road closures near San Jose’s College Park neighborhood on Friday evening.
Crews responded to the fire a little after 4 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of Coleman Avenue and University Avenue, according to the San Jose Fire Department. The blaze was first identified as a 3-4 acres fire but as the wind picked up, the flames spread to the Guadalupe River and a smoky haze consumed the surrounding area.
As of 6 p.m., Fire Capt. Brian Palodichuk said he did not expect the blaze to be contained for several hours.
“We’re trying to get a perimeter around it, but it’s tough with the wind driving it right now,” Palodichuk said, adding that people should try to avoid the area for the rest of the evening. “We’ve got a natural block at the Guadalupe River, so we anticipate it’ll stop there.”
A handful of homeless residents at the camp rushed to gather their belongings and save those that they could as some tents and RVs burned around them late Friday afternoon. At least one homeless individual was injured after being burned by the fire and was driven to the hospital by a family member, according to Palodichuk.
Vincent Hayes, a man who lived in the encampment, said residents “heard a bang” and believed an electrical box nearby may have been the cause of the fire. “Within a minute, it just tore right through,” he said.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Twelve fire engines are on scene, as well as two county ambulances and personnel from PG&E for any potential downed power lines.
Coleman Ave. is closed between approximately West Hedding Street and Emory Street. West Hedding Street is closed between approximately Spring Street and Chestnut Street as crews battle the fire.
The fire was unrelated to a protest that began at San Jose City Hall Friday afternoon and spilled onto Highway 101 in response to the police killing of George Floyd — an African-American man killed in Minneapolis earlier this week.
This story will be updated.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--Coronavirus: ‘Sesame Street’ pals return to help kids during pandemic

Big Bird , Elmo and Abby Cadabby are back to help children cope with the pandemic .
In a second town-hall presentation , characters from “ Sesame Street ” and CNN are teaming up for “ The ABCs of COVID-19 ” Saturday morning ( 7 a.m. PT ; 10 a.m .
ET , May 30 , CNN ) .
Hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Erica Hill , along with Big Bird , the program is designed to help children and parents understand the latest developments surrounding the coronavirus crisis .
It will tackle issues such as summer safety , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and families around the world are creatively coping during these challenging times .
The 60-minute town hall will feature experts and “ Sesame Street ” characters — including Elmo , Abby Cadabby , Rosita and Grover — answering questions submitted by families .
Also featured : Olympic gold medal gymnasts Laurie Hernandez and Simone Biles , Dr. Amy Acton , director of Ohio ’ s Department of Health , and Dr. Sonja Santelises , CEO of Baltimore City Schools .
“ The ABCs of COVID-19 ” builds on Sesame Workshop ’ s Caring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free resources for parents and families during this crisis , and is powered by the nonprofit ’ s Critical Needs Response Fund .
Viewers can support this crucial source of flexible funding , designed to meet the urgent needs of children and families , by visiting SesameWorkshop.org/response or texting SESAME to 51555 during the broadcast “ The ABCs of COVID-19 ” will stream live for subscribers on CNN.com ’ s homepage and across mobile devices via CNN ’ s apps for iOS and Android .
It can also be viewed on CNNgo ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and iPad , and via CNNgo apps for Apple TV , Roku , Amazon Fire , SamsungSmart TV , Chromecast , and Android TV ) .
The special will also be available on demand to subscribers via cable/satellite systems , CNNgo platforms and CNN mobile apps .

Join everyone’s favorite furry friends for a new edition of The ABCs of Covid-19: A #CNNSesameStreet Town Hall for Kids and Parents. Tune-in this Saturday, May 30th at 10am ET on @CNN. Learn more: https://t.co/FR7s1Du5og pic.twitter.com/hbzeoYIDtJ — Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) May 28, 2020
Big Bird, Elmo and Abby Cadabby are back to help children cope with the pandemic.
In a second town-hall presentation, characters from “Sesame Street” and CNN are teaming up for “The ABCs of COVID-19” Saturday morning (7 a.m. PT; 10 a.m. ET, May 30, CNN).
Hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Erica Hill, along with Big Bird, the program is designed to help children and parents understand the latest developments surrounding the coronavirus crisis. It will tackle issues such as summer safety, play dates, schooling and how kids and families around the world are creatively coping during these challenging times.
The 60-minute town hall will feature experts and “Sesame Street” characters — including Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Rosita and Grover — answering questions submitted by families.
Also featured: Olympic gold medal gymnasts Laurie Hernandez and Simone Biles, Dr. Amy Acton, director of Ohio’s Department of Health, and Dr. Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Schools.
“The ABCs of COVID-19” builds on Sesame Workshop’s Caring for Each Other initiative, which provides free resources for parents and families during this crisis, and is powered by the nonprofit’s Critical Needs Response Fund. Viewers can support this crucial source of flexible funding, designed to meet the urgent needs of children and families, by visiting SesameWorkshop.org/response or texting SESAME to 51555 during the broadcast
“The ABCs of COVID-19” will stream live for subscribers on CNN.com’s homepage and across mobile devices via CNN’s apps for iOS and Android. It can also be viewed on CNNgo (at CNN.com/go on your desktop, smartphone, and iPad, and via CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, SamsungSmart TV, Chromecast, and Android TV).
The special will also be available on demand to subscribers via cable/satellite systems, CNNgo platforms and CNN mobile apps.


mercurynews--2020-05-30--Senior Living: Aging skin and how to protect it

As the United States population ages , it is increasingly important that older adults and their caregivers are aware of skin health , ways to protect aging skin , how to treat wounds and when to seek treatment from a physician .
With aging , skin loses water content and strength , causing dryness and thinning .
This is why bruising and welts happen more often with older adults .
These factors , as well as certain health conditions , can create wounds that take longer to heal .
Along with skin changes , older adults face many age-linked conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peripheral vascular disease , mobility issues and more .
These conditions frequently cause wound infection and ulcers , with approximately 70 % of all pressure ulcers occurring in the older adult population .
Wound care — or proper medical treatment and at-home care — can help seniors and caregivers properly care for wounds and ulcers .
Wound care is especially important for older adults with chronic diseases or risk factors such as : Seniors with COPD may experience poor wound healing due to low levels of oxygen in the blood .
Oxygen is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reducing swelling of the tissue .
Without an adequate oxygen supply , wounds are prone to slower healing and have a higher risk of infection .
Cardiovascular diseases such as congestive heart failure or heart disease disrupt the flow of blood , oxygen and nutrients to the wound site , leading to delayed healing .
Seniors that have high blood pressure or diabetes have an increased chance of developing PAD .
PAD narrows and blocks the blood vessels in the legs and feet , causing a decrease in blood circulation .
Skin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood supply — leading to an increased risk for infection in wounds .
Older adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes are prone to wound formation and infection .
With diabetes comes the difficulty of wound healing due to impaired white blood cell functioning and high blood sugar levels .
Diabetes is also associated with peripheral neurotrophy , or nerve damage .
Peripheral neurotrophy reduces feeling and sensation , which may lead to unnoticed wounds and higher infection risk .
Corticosteroids are prescribed to lower inflammation in the body and treat asthma or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skin thinning and weakened immune system , which can cause skin tears and slow wound healing .
Skin changes and health conditions can make small wounds such as cuts , burns and skin tears difficult to heal .
Seniors with minor wounds should monitor the affected area and seek prompt medical treatment to reduce infection risk .
Chronic diseases or risk factors may predispose older adults to ulcers .
Common skin ulcers include : Diabetic ulcers are open sores caused by poor blood circulation , high blood sugar levels and nerve damage .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and feet .
Signs of a diabetic ulcer include swelling , redness , open lesions , fluid drainage or odor .
Often , older adults with peripheral neurotrophy may not feel a diabetic ulcer , leading to infection .
Arterial ulcers are deep sores caused by blocked arteries and poor blood circulation to the legs and feet .
Characteristics of an arterial ulcer are yellow , brown and black color as well as cold temperature .
Venous stasis ulcers occur in the legs and feet as a result of vein damage , blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , green or yellow discharge , fluid drainage and swelling are signs of a venous stasis ulcer .
All of these ulcers require immediate medical attention .
If any of the signs listed above are experienced , call a doctor immediately .
A wound care specialist will treat the wound by removing any dead tissue , draining fluid , applying an anti-bacterial dressing or proceeding with advanced treatment .
An at-home care regime will also be recommended .
Older adults can prevent poor wound healing by managing health conditions , exercising regularly as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and high protein diet .
It is important that seniors follow prescribed regimes for treating chronic diseases .
Uncontrolled conditions can lead to tissue damage throughout the body .
Other tips that older adults and caregivers can use at home for wound prevention include : • None Use moisturizing lotion on your skin to prevent cracks • None Switch sides often when laying down to reduce ulcer formation If you have a wound or ulcer , experts at the Wound Healing Center at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center can provide you quality , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care options and up-to-date approaches to effectively heal wounds .
To learn more , call 800-MEMORIAL ( 636-6742 ) .

By Zack Kouyoumjian, MBA, MSN, RN
Contributing writer
As the United States population ages, it is increasingly important that older adults and their caregivers are aware of skin health, ways to protect aging skin, how to treat wounds and when to seek treatment from a physician.
With aging, skin loses water content and strength, causing dryness and thinning. This is why bruising and welts happen more often with older adults. These factors, as well as certain health conditions, can create wounds that take longer to heal.
Along with skin changes, older adults face many age-linked conditions, such as chronic diabetic ulcers, peripheral vascular disease, mobility issues and more. These conditions frequently cause wound infection and ulcers, with approximately 70% of all pressure ulcers occurring in the older adult population. Wound care — or proper medical treatment and at-home care — can help seniors and caregivers properly care for wounds and ulcers.
Risk factors
Wound care is especially important for older adults with chronic diseases or risk factors such as:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Cardiovascular diseases
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Diabetes
Peripheral neurotrophy
Corticosteroid usage
Anemia
Malnutrition
Using a wheelchair
Seniors with COPD may experience poor wound healing due to low levels of oxygen in the blood. Oxygen is necessary for cell regeneration, controlling infection and reducing swelling of the tissue. Without an adequate oxygen supply, wounds are prone to slower healing and have a higher risk of infection.
Cardiovascular diseases such as congestive heart failure or heart disease disrupt the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients to the wound site, leading to delayed healing.
Seniors that have high blood pressure or diabetes have an increased chance of developing PAD. PAD narrows and blocks the blood vessels in the legs and feet, causing a decrease in blood circulation. Skin health is adversely affected by the reduced blood supply — leading to an increased risk for infection in wounds.
Older adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes are prone to wound formation and infection. With diabetes comes the difficulty of wound healing due to impaired white blood cell functioning and high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is also associated with peripheral neurotrophy, or nerve damage. Peripheral neurotrophy reduces feeling and sensation, which may lead to unnoticed wounds and higher infection risk.
Corticosteroids are prescribed to lower inflammation in the body and treat asthma or arthritis. Side effects of corticosteroids include skin thinning and weakened immune system, which can cause skin tears and slow wound healing.
Treatment for common wounds
Skin changes and health conditions can make small wounds such as cuts, burns and skin tears difficult to heal. Seniors with minor wounds should monitor the affected area and seek prompt medical treatment to reduce infection risk.
Chronic diseases or risk factors may predispose older adults to ulcers. Common skin ulcers include:
Diabetic ulcers
Arterial ulcers
Venous stasis ulcers
Diabetic ulcers are open sores caused by poor blood circulation, high blood sugar levels and nerve damage. Diabetic ulcers typically form in the legs and feet. Signs of a diabetic ulcer include swelling, redness, open lesions, fluid drainage or odor. Often, older adults with peripheral neurotrophy may not feel a diabetic ulcer, leading to infection.
Arterial ulcers are deep sores caused by blocked arteries and poor blood circulation to the legs and feet. Characteristics of an arterial ulcer are yellow, brown and black color as well as cold temperature.
Venous stasis ulcers occur in the legs and feet as a result of vein damage, blood clots and poor blood circulation. Redness, green or yellow discharge, fluid drainage and swelling are signs of a venous stasis ulcer.
All of these ulcers require immediate medical attention. If any of the signs listed above are experienced, call a doctor immediately. A wound care specialist will treat the wound by removing any dead tissue, draining fluid, applying an anti-bacterial dressing or proceeding with advanced treatment. An at-home care regime will also be recommended.
Prevention
Older adults can prevent poor wound healing by managing health conditions, exercising regularly as well as by maintaining a healthy low-fat and high protein diet. It is important that seniors follow prescribed regimes for treating chronic diseases. Uncontrolled conditions can lead to tissue damage throughout the body.
Other tips that older adults and caregivers can use at home for wound prevention include:
Maintain hydration by drinking 1.7 liters of water daily
Use moisturizing lotion on your skin to prevent cracks
Avoid using a heating pad to reduce burn risk
Switch sides often when laying down to reduce ulcer formation
Wear properly fitting shoes to reduce risk of foot ulcers
If you have a wound or ulcer, experts at the Wound Healing Center at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center can provide you quality, comprehensive treatment. Our center uses multidisciplinary care options and up-to-date approaches to effectively heal wounds. To learn more, call 800-MEMORIAL (636-6742).


mercurynews--2020-05-30--Lawsuit alleges Weinstein raped a 17-year-old in ’90s

Four women identified as Jane Does filed a lawsuit against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein Thursday , alleging he sexually assaulted them .
The allegations include the story of one woman who says Weinstein raped her in 1994 when she was about 17 .
The lawsuit also names as defendants Weinstein ’ s brother , Robert Weinstein , their company Miramax and Disney , which owned Miramax for a time .
The suit alleges Robert Weinstein and other executives and employees turned a blind-eye to the alleged abuses and some were complicit in facilitating some encounters .
Harvey Weinstein , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison sentence for his conviction in New York for charges of criminal sexual act and rape .
Through his attorney , he denied the latest allegations .
“ Mr .
Weinstein categorically denies the allegations made anonymously against him years , if not decades , later .
He absolutely denies the allegations that he had inappropriate sexual contact with someone underage , and will vigorously defend himself against these bold allegations , ” Weinstein ’ s civil attorney , Imran Ansari , said in a statement to CNN on Friday afternoon .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims , including those alleged to have occurred in the 1980s and 1990s , may be barred by the applicable statute of limitations , and not subject to any exceptions under the law , as these plaintiffs do not appear to be complainants in Mr. Weinstein ’ s criminal case , ” Ansari added .
Similar to previous accusations against Weinstein , the four “ Jane Does ” say Weinstein used his position of power and threatened to ruin their careers in the entertainment industry if they exposed the alleged assaults .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now 43 , alleges she met Harvey Weinstein in a hotel room in 1994 for what she thought was a business meeting when she was approximately 17 years old .
A nearly naked Weinstein greeted her at the door and despite her rebuffs he forced her to perform oral sex and then raped her , the lawsuit says .
Weinstein took her driver ’ s license before he let her leave the room , threatening to ruin her career and physically harm her and her family , according to the lawsuit .
Jane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a suite at the Hotel Barrière Le Majestic during the Cannes Film Festival in France in 1984 , when she was about 34 , according to the lawsuit .
The suit says he jammed his tongue into her mouth and groped her breasts and genitals before she escaped .
Jane Doe 3 was about 26 in 2008 when she met Weinstein at Cipriani ’ s Restaurant in New York City , the lawsuit says .
The Hollywood producer told her that he ’ d set up a meeting through his secretary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a business meeting at his SoHo apartment , Weinstein raped the woman and threatened to “ come after her ” if she told anyone about the assault , the lawsuit alleges .
Weinstein trapped Jane Doe 4 in a hotel suite in 2013 , the lawsuit alleges , when she was about 28 and attending the Venice Film Festival .
She brought a friend with her that night but Weinstein asked the friend to leave and ultimately forced the woman to perform oral sex on him , the lawsuit alleges .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if she came forward and decided not to come forward then , the suit says .
The lawsuit filed by New York attorney Jordan Merson seeks monetary compensation from all of the named defendants for medical expenses and the emotional suffering the Jane Does have endured .
• Man suspected of sexually assaulting woman in California park dies after beating • Reade ’ s life marred by abuse and financial hardships “ Disney owned Miramax , Miramax paid settlements to multiple women who were victims of Harvey Weinstein ’ s sexual abuse .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miramax finances , Disney knew or should have known of these payments , which should have prompted additional inquiry and investigation , ” the lawsuit alleges .
CNN has reached out to Disney , Miramax and Weinstein ’ s brother Robert for comment on the lawsuit .
Weinstein still faces criminal charges of sexual assault in Los Angeles , and he has previously denied the allegations .

By Lauren del Valle | CNN
Four women identified as Jane Does filed a lawsuit against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein Thursday, alleging he sexually assaulted them. The allegations include the story of one woman who says Weinstein raped her in 1994 when she was about 17.
The lawsuit also names as defendants Weinstein’s brother, Robert Weinstein, their company Miramax and Disney, which owned Miramax for a time. The suit alleges Robert Weinstein and other executives and employees turned a blind-eye to the alleged abuses and some were complicit in facilitating some encounters.
Harvey Weinstein, 68, is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence for his conviction in New York for charges of criminal sexual act and rape. Through his attorney, he denied the latest allegations.
“Mr. Weinstein categorically denies the allegations made anonymously against him years, if not decades, later. He absolutely denies the allegations that he had inappropriate sexual contact with someone underage, and will vigorously defend himself against these bold allegations,” Weinstein’s civil attorney, Imran Ansari, said in a statement to CNN on Friday afternoon.
“In any event, some of these claims, including those alleged to have occurred in the 1980s and 1990s, may be barred by the applicable statute of limitations, and not subject to any exceptions under the law, as these plaintiffs do not appear to be complainants in Mr. Weinstein’s criminal case,” Ansari added.
Similar to previous accusations against Weinstein, the four “Jane Does” say Weinstein used his position of power and threatened to ruin their careers in the entertainment industry if they exposed the alleged assaults.
A woman identified as Jane Doe II, now 43, alleges she met Harvey Weinstein in a hotel room in 1994 for what she thought was a business meeting when she was approximately 17 years old.
A nearly naked Weinstein greeted her at the door and despite her rebuffs he forced her to perform oral sex and then raped her, the lawsuit says. Weinstein took her driver’s license before he let her leave the room, threatening to ruin her career and physically harm her and her family, according to the lawsuit.
Jane Doe 1 alleges Weinstein lured her back to a suite at the Hotel Barrière Le Majestic during the Cannes Film Festival in France in 1984, when she was about 34, according to the lawsuit. The suit says he jammed his tongue into her mouth and groped her breasts and genitals before she escaped.
Jane Doe 3 was about 26 in 2008 when she met Weinstein at Cipriani’s Restaurant in New York City, the lawsuit says. The Hollywood producer told her that he’d set up a meeting through his secretary. A few days later under the guise of a business meeting at his SoHo apartment, Weinstein raped the woman and threatened to “come after her” if she told anyone about the assault, the lawsuit alleges.
Weinstein trapped Jane Doe 4 in a hotel suite in 2013, the lawsuit alleges, when she was about 28 and attending the Venice Film Festival. She brought a friend with her that night but Weinstein asked the friend to leave and ultimately forced the woman to perform oral sex on him, the lawsuit alleges. She became fearful Weinstein would end her career if she came forward and decided not to come forward then, the suit says.
The lawsuit filed by New York attorney Jordan Merson seeks monetary compensation from all of the named defendants for medical expenses and the emotional suffering the Jane Does have endured.
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Weinstein still faces criminal charges of sexual assault in Los Angeles, and he has previously denied the allegations.


mercurynews--2020-05-29--How ex-A’s pitcher went from All-Star to imprisoned drug dealer

It turns out getting caught going 120 mph in his Ferrari on an East Bay freeway at 3:30 in the morning put former A ’ s pitcher Esteban Loaiza on a fast track to failure .
In a sad but fascinating tale of missteps and misfortune , Loaiza ’ s descent from an All-Star pitcher with $ 44 million in career earnings to a broke , 48-year-old man doing time in federal prison for trafficking 44 pounds of cocaine was detailed in a Bleacher Report expose .
These days , Loaiza sits in a cell at the Seattle-Tacoma Federal Detention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining on a three-year sentence after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine from his native Mexico to Southern California in 2018 .
How he ever got there is a cautionary tale for those rolling in life ’ s fast lane .
Thanks in large part to one of the most regrettable contracts in Oakland A ’ s history , Loaiza earned enough money during his 14-year baseball career to support his lavish lifestyle that included showering family and friends with expensive gifts and cars .
The A ’ s went out of their comfort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 21.4 million deal in 2005 , making him one of the highest-paid free agents in their Oakland history .
In Loaiza , they were counting on getting an All-Star-level pitcher who was known as a likable guy , albeit a bit quirky .
Like the time when he was with Texas and was seen washing his car in the parking lot — in the middle of a Rangers game while dressed in his uniform .
There weren ’ t many lovable tales from Loaiza ’ s forgettable 1 1/2-seasons in Oakland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s last ALCS game in the Coliseum in 2006 ( and getting bombed by the Tigers ) , Loaiza ’ s time in Oakland is best remembered for him being arrested on Highway 238 in San Lorenzo by a California Highway Patrol officer for suspicion of DUI and reckless driving that June .
A ’ s announcer Vince Cotroneo , who coincidentally followed Loaiza from Texas to join the A ’ s in 2006 , said the pitcher was a different person in Oakland .
“ He was just a knucklehead guy with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cotroneo told Bleacher Report .
“ He wasn ’ t a bad guy .
He was always helpful for what we needed to do .
He was a little quirky , but you can say that with a lot of people .
“ This was the Lamborghini-driving , Maserati-driving , DUI Loaiza that we got .
The paint was starting to dry .
You were starting to capture the full portrait of the guy .
When he got to Oakland , it got stranger.
” And things were already strange for Loaiza even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His wild story included his first wife discovering just weeks before they were married that he was having an affair with teammate Ivan Rodriguez ’ s 19-year-old nanny .
Loaiza ’ s wife said she was then subjected to harassing and threatening phone calls from the teen .
His first wife said Loaiza not only purchased extravagant gifts for his mistress , but also bought Rolex watches for many of his Rangers teammates , a car for his mom and two more luxurious cars for himself .
• Former A ’ s pitcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cocaine , heroin After a divorce , Loaiza soon hooked up with Mexican-American star Jenni Rivera .
The two married in 2010 in a memorable wedding featuring Rivera arriving in a horse-drawn carriage and Loaiza was dropped off by helicopter .
The former star baseball player and the internationally known singer instantly became Mexico ’ s most beloved couple .
But not for long .
Two years later , their rocky marriage appeared over as Rivera began the divorce process .
Tragically , though , Rivera was killed along with five others in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The company that owned the plane had reportedly been under surveillance by the Drug Enforcement Administration .
Despite theories a Mexican drug cartel may have been involved , an exhaustive investigation failed to determine the cause of the deadly crash .
Loaiza ’ s life had been heading into tumult even before the plane crash that claimed his second wife ’ s life .
The high life was taking a huge toll on his bank account as his funds were drying up .
( He would later admit to authorities he owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and basically had little money left . )
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In fact , by then Loaiza had been under surveillance in a federal investigation .
According to documents , Loaiza was driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Mexico near San Diego when investigators pulled him over in February 2018 .
They found evidence in his car that led them to a minivan nearby .
Once there , they found 44 pounds of cocaine hidden in floor panels under some baseball bags .
Before long , the man who wore uniform No .
25 during career stops in Oakland and Los Angeles was being issued a new number to wear in Washington at a federal prison .

As it turns out, being arrested for going 120 mph in his Ferrari on an East Bay freeway at 3:30 in the morning was only the beginning for former A’s pitcher Esteban Loaiza.
In a sad but fascinating tale of missteps and misfortune, Loaiza’s descent from an All-Star pitcher with $44 million in career earnings to a broke, 48-year-old man doing time in federal prison for trafficking 44 pounds of cocaine was detailed in a Bleacher Report expose.
These days, Loaiza sits in a cell at the Seattle-Tacoma Federal Detention Center, where he has two years remaining on a three-year sentence after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine from his native Mexico to Southern California in 2018.
Watch: Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza appears in a U.S. court and pleaded not guilty to drug charges involving 44 pounds of suspected cocaine. https://t.co/w6DyTQ8g4D pic.twitter.com/3h5ILay21y — NBC 7 San Diego (@nbcsandiego) February 14, 2018
How he ever got there is a cautionary tale for those rolling in life’s fast lane.
Thanks in large part to one of the most regrettable contracts in Oakland A’s history, Loaiza earned enough money during his 14-year baseball career to support his lavish lifestyle that included showering family and friends with expensive gifts and cars.
The A’s went out of their comfort zone while giving Loaiza a three-year, $21.4 million deal in 2005, making him one of the highest-paid free agents in their Oakland history. In Loaiza, they were counting on getting an All-Star-level pitcher who was known as a likable guy, albeit a bit quirky. Like the time when he was with Texas and was seen washing his car in the parking lot — in the middle of a Rangers game while dressed in his uniform.
There weren’t many loveable tales from Loaiza’s forgettable 1 1/2-seasons in Oakland, though. Despite starting the A’s last ALCS game in the Coliseum in 2006 (and getting bombed by the Tigers), Loaiza’s time in Oakland is best remembered for him being arrested on Highway 238 in San Lorenzo by a California Highway Patrol officer for suspicion of DUI and reckless driving that June.
A’s announcer Vince Cotroneo, who coincidentally followed Loaiza from Texas to join the A’s in 2006, said the pitcher was a different person in Oakland.
“He was just a knucklehead guy with some decent stuff upon occasion,” Cotroneo told Bleacher Report. “He wasn’t a bad guy. He was always helpful for what we needed to do. He was a little quirky, but you can say that with a lot of people.
“This was the Lamborghini-driving, Maserati-driving, DUI Loaiza that we got. The paint was starting to dry. You were starting to capture the full portrait of the guy. When he got to Oakland, it got stranger.”
And things were already strange for Loaiza even before joining the A’s.
His wild story included his first wife discovering just weeks before they were married that he was having an affair with teammate Ivan Rodriguez’s 19-year-old nanny. Loaiza’s wife said she was then subjected to harassing and threatening phone calls from the teen.
His first wife said Loaiza not only purchased extravagant gifts for his mistress, but also bought Rolex watches for many of his Rangers teammates, a car for his mom and two more luxurious cars for himself.
After a divorce, Loaiza soon hooked up with Mexican-American star Jenni Rivera. The two married in 2010 in a memorable wedding featuring Rivera arriving in a horse-drawn carriage and Loaiza was dropped off by helicopter. The former star baseball player and the internationally known singer instantly became Mexico’s most beloved couple.
But not for long.
Two years later, their rocky marriage appeared over as Rivera began the divorce process. Tragically, though, Rivera was killed along with five others in a plane crash near Monterrey, Mexico. The company that owned the plane had reportedly been under surveillance by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Despite theories a Mexican drug cartel may have been involved, an exhaustive investigation failed to determine the cause of the deadly crash.
Loaiza’s life had been heading into tumult even before the plane crash that claimed his second wife’s life. The high life was taking a huge toll on his bank account as his funds were drying up. (He would later admit to authorities he owned just four cars but no property, and basically had little money left.)
In 2018, there were clear signs he was heavily involved in the drug trafficking business. In fact, by then Loaiza had been under surveillance in a federal investigation.
According to documents, Loaiza was driving his Mercedes-Benz SUV a few miles north of Mexico near San Diego when investigators pulled him over in February 2018. They found evidence in his car that led them to a minivan nearby. Once there, they found 44 pounds of cocaine hidden in floor panels under some baseball bags.
Before long, the man who wore uniform No. 25 during some of his career stops, including Oakland, was being issued a new number to wear in Washington at a federal prison.