mercurynews--2020-06-09--Ask Amy: I can’t believe my own dad would demand this of me

DEAR AMY : My husband died last October .
I struggled being strong for our kids .
When my dad and his wife offered for me to come and visit them , I jumped at the offer .
I needed to feel my dad ’ s hugs desperately .
We were talking about me coming to stay with them for a couple months next winter .
My father even said that they had a room in their home waiting for me — anytime .
A month later , I now hear that the room and their love for me has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I must stop smoking .
They say that my smoking makes them both sick , even though I walk away from the house to smoke .
Because of this , I know I smoke less when I ’ m there .
My father claims that I make his wife sick , and she claims that I make him sick .
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What could it mean ?
I believe his wife has manipulated him .
I have worked my whole life to try to stop smoking and even before this stipulation was placed on me , I was once again trying to quit , but this news just tore me up .
I feel so hurt .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t even show me compassion when I am in mourning .
I won ’ t get a loving hug from my own father !
This has made me feel as though I ’ m not only grieving the loss of my husband , but also the loss of my dad .
How do I move past this , when my heart feels so broken ?
DEAR GRIEVING : One way to move past this is to commit to trying , once again , to tackle your smoking addiction .
( Smokefree.gov has guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ app that can help to keep you on track . )
You don ’ t seem able , or willing , to see this from your father ’ s perspective : He IS offering hugs , and housing , and he is using this leverage to try to force you to deal with your smoking .
He can not actually control you , so this leverage is all he has .
No non-smoker wants to rub shoulders with a heavy smoker , but for some people , the residue on your skin and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your dad ’ s non-negotiable as a refusal to spend time with you — and you really blame his wife — but they are not refusing to see you .
They are not refusing to love you .
They are refusing to have you live with them while you are smoking .
This is a very clear-cut non-negotiable .
You can consume nicotine without smoking cigarettes — through gum , lozenges , patches , prescription inhalers , and vaping .
None of these nicotine delivery systems should bother other people and may help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : For as long as I can remember , my mother has been sharing with me her feelings of sadness and frustration with my father .
I have expressed my frustration about this many times , and it gets better for a little while , but soon enough , she ’ s back to doing it again .
My parents moved across the street about 18 years ago , so it ’ s not like I can avoid them — nor would I want to .
They ’ ve been married for 60 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other .
A therapist told me to tell my mother that when she does this , it ’ s like she ’ s throwing up on me .
That worked for a while … but mom says , “ I just need to share it with someone.
” As far as I can tell , my dad never stops trying to please her , but it seems she always has a problem .
DEAR LIMIT : This situation was far more charming when it was happening to Ray Romano in “ Everybody Loves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents leads me to offer two suggestions : Stop explaining yourself .
Vote with your feet .
Every time she does this , you should say , “ Well , that ’ s my cue .
I ’ m going to get going ( or it ’ s time for you to get going ) , now.
” Also — your mother really does need an outlet .
You should give her your therapist ’ s number , to call for a referral .
DEAR AMY : “ Three ’ s a Crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband of propositioning her for a “ threesome ” several times over the years .
I was shocked that you didn ’ t come to the friend ’ s defense .
Her “ strange accusation ” might have been true !
DEAR UPSET : I have to trust the narrative that the writer supplies to me , and in this case , “ Three ’ s a Crowd ” said the accusation was strange , embarrassing and totally baseless .
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy @ amydickinson.com or send a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Box 194 , Freeville , NY 13068 .
You can also follow her on Twitter @ askingamy or Facebook .

DEAR AMY: My husband died last October. I struggled being strong for our kids. When my dad and his wife offered for me to come and visit them, I jumped at the offer.
I needed to feel my dad’s hugs desperately. We were talking about me coming to stay with them for a couple months next winter. My father even said that they had a room in their home waiting for me — anytime.
A month later, I now hear that the room and their love for me has a stipulation: The catch is that I must stop smoking.
They say that my smoking makes them both sick, even though I walk away from the house to smoke. Because of this, I know I smoke less when I’m there. My father claims that I make his wife sick, and she claims that I make him sick.
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I have worked my whole life to try to stop smoking and even before this stipulation was placed on me, I was once again trying to quit, but this news just tore me up. I feel so hurt.
This is evidence that my dad wouldn’t even show me compassion when I am in mourning. I won’t get a loving hug from my own father!
This has made me feel as though I’m not only grieving the loss of my husband, but also the loss of my dad.
How do I move past this, when my heart feels so broken?
Grieving Daughter
DEAR GRIEVING: One way to move past this is to commit to trying, once again, to tackle your smoking addiction. (Smokefree.gov has guidelines, suggestions, support and a handy app that can help to keep you on track.)
You don’t seem able, or willing, to see this from your father’s perspective: He IS offering hugs, and housing, and he is using this leverage to try to force you to deal with your smoking. He cannot actually control you, so this leverage is all he has.
No non-smoker wants to rub shoulders with a heavy smoker, but for some people, the residue on your skin and clothing is truly toxic.
You see your dad’s non-negotiable as a refusal to spend time with you — and you really blame his wife — but they are not refusing to see you. They are not refusing to love you. They are refusing to have you live with them while you are smoking. This is a very clear-cut non-negotiable.
You can consume nicotine without smoking cigarettes — through gum, lozenges, patches, prescription inhalers, and vaping. None of these nicotine delivery systems should bother other people and may help you to become smoke-free.
DEAR AMY: For as long as I can remember, my mother has been sharing with me her feelings of sadness and frustration with my father. I have expressed my frustration about this many times, and it gets better for a little while, but soon enough, she’s back to doing it again.
My parents moved across the street about 18 years ago, so it’s not like I can avoid them — nor would I want to. They’ve been married for 60 years and I know they love each other.
A therapist told me to tell my mother that when she does this, it’s like she’s throwing up on me.
That worked for a while … but mom says, “I just need to share it with someone.” As far as I can tell, my dad never stops trying to please her, but it seems she always has a problem.
Your advice?
Reached My Limit
DEAR LIMIT: This situation was far more charming when it was happening to Ray Romano in “Everybody Loves Raymond.”
Your physical proximity to your parents leads me to offer two suggestions:
Stop explaining yourself. Vote with your feet. Every time she does this, you should say, “Well, that’s my cue. I’m going to get going (or it’s time for you to get going), now.”
Also — your mother really does need an outlet. You should give her your therapist’s number, to call for a referral.
DEAR AMY: “Three’s a Crowd” said her friend accused her and her husband of propositioning her for a “threesome” several times over the years.
I was shocked that you didn’t come to the friend’s defense. Her “strange accusation” might have been true!
Upset
DEAR UPSET: I have to trust the narrative that the writer supplies to me, and in this case, “Three’s a Crowd” said the accusation was strange, embarrassing and totally baseless.
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--2020-06-09--Letter: White House’s Kelly McEnany tweets on Contra Costa County

White House Press Secretary Kelly McEnany ’ s recent tweet accusing Contra Costa County of discriminating against religious services was an attempt by our president to promote division and resentment to mobilize his “ base.
” The Bible teaches that preserving human life supersedes all religious commitments ( Leviticus 18:5 ) .
Pushing religious services that put worshipers at risk of infection from COVID-19 is immoral .
The health and safety of my congregants comes first .
There are other ways to live out our religious commitments than going to services .
I am proud my Contra Costa County Supervisor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the White House and corrected Ms. McEnany ’ s assertion .
God is the force for wholeness , healing , and unity in our world .
The Bible teaches that human beings were created in God ’ s image ( Genesis 1:27 ) .
All human beings are precious to God .
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White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany’s recent tweet accusing Contra Costa County of discriminating against religious services was an attempt by our president to promote division and resentment to mobilize his “base.”
The Bible teaches that preserving human life supersedes all religious commitments (Leviticus 18:5). Pushing religious services that put worshipers at risk of infection from COVID-19 is immoral. The health and safety of my congregants comes first.
There are other ways to live out our religious commitments than going to services. I am proud my Contra Costa County Supervisor, John Gioia, stood up to the White House and corrected Ms. McEnany’s assertion.
God is the force for wholeness, healing, and unity in our world. The Bible teaches that human beings were created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). All human beings are precious to God.
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mercurynews--2020-06-09--Harriette Cole: All these people are telling us what to do about the baby

DEAR HARRIETTE : I am almost 30 years old , and I am having a baby .
My partner and I are in a good relationship .
Even though we didn ’ t plan to get pregnant , we are figuring it out together .
I ’ m not going to lie , though : It ’ s a lot to think about and manage .
We are still early in our careers trying to get things going , and we both lost our jobs in the shutdown .
He recently started a new job , and I should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to take off to take care of the baby for a while .
Everybody is in my ear telling me what I should and should not do in terms of getting ready for the baby .
I want to make decisions with my man .
He wants that , too , but there always seems to be somebody else telling us their opinion .
How can I keep the bond strong with my man ?
We aren ’ t married , but we are committed to each other .
I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the way of us growing closer as we bring a child into the world .
DEAR BABY MAKES FAMILY : Now is a perfect time for you to establish boundaries around your growing family .
You and your boyfriend need to form the strongest bond possible so that you value and honor what ’ s happening in your life .
By putting each other and your child first , you can figure out how to prioritize everything else .
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Establish a weekly family meeting where you talk about what your plans are short-term and long-term .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the baby ?
How will you manage your time when the baby comes ?
Talk about everything from values to child care .
Pivoting from being a couple in love to a couple having a baby is a huge shift .
Work together on defining what that means .
If you are on the same page , it will make it easier to stay there when you talk to other people .
DEAR HARRIETTE : My husband and I are close to another couple .
We are almost like the Honeymooners .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we also compete with each other a little bit .
Both couples have big anniversaries coming up .
We had been planning individual blow-out parties .
Now that we can ’ t get together with lots of people , the steam has fizzled from our healthy competition .
We have continued to see each other , and we have kind of quarantined together .
I was thinking maybe we should celebrate our anniversaries together , just the four of us .
I know that ’ s not the same as lavish parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be realistic .
What do you think ?
DEAR DASHED HOPES : The idea of a shared party is nice , but it doesn ’ t have to be just the four of you .
Since these are big anniversary years , think big .
So many people are hosting Zoom parties — or parties using other video technology — you can , too !
You can plan an event with your friends from far and wide .
Recommend what they prepare to eat and drink .
Schedule a champagne toast at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By joining forces , the prep can be fun , and your friends everywhere will appreciate the effort .
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: I am almost 30 years old, and I am having a baby. My partner and I are in a good relationship. Even though we didn’t plan to get pregnant, we are figuring it out together. I’m not going to lie, though: It’s a lot to think about and manage.
We are still early in our careers trying to get things going, and we both lost our jobs in the shutdown. He recently started a new job, and I should be back to work soon, although I will have to take off to take care of the baby for a while. Everybody is in my ear telling me what I should and should not do in terms of getting ready for the baby. I want to make decisions with my man.
He wants that, too, but there always seems to be somebody else telling us their opinion. How can I keep the bond strong with my man? We aren’t married, but we are committed to each other. I don’t want other people to get in the way of us growing closer as we bring a child into the world.
Baby Makes Family
DEAR BABY MAKES FAMILY: Now is a perfect time for you to establish boundaries around your growing family. You and your boyfriend need to form the strongest bond possible so that you value and honor what’s happening in your life. By putting each other and your child first, you can figure out how to prioritize everything else.
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What do you need to take care of the baby? How will you manage your time when the baby comes? Talk about everything from values to child care. Pivoting from being a couple in love to a couple having a baby is a huge shift. Work together on defining what that means. If you are on the same page, it will make it easier to stay there when you talk to other people.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I are close to another couple. We are almost like the Honeymooners. We spend a lot of time together, but we also compete with each other a little bit.
Both couples have big anniversaries coming up. We had been planning individual blow-out parties. Now that we can’t get together with lots of people, the steam has fizzled from our healthy competition.
We have continued to see each other, and we have kind of quarantined together. I was thinking maybe we should celebrate our anniversaries together, just the four of us. I know that’s not the same as lavish parties, but I’m trying to be realistic. What do you think?
Dashed Hopes
DEAR DASHED HOPES: The idea of a shared party is nice, but it doesn’t have to be just the four of you.
Since these are big anniversary years, think big. So many people are hosting Zoom parties — or parties using other video technology — you can, too! You can plan an event with your friends from far and wide.
Recommend what they prepare to eat and drink. Schedule a champagne toast at a particular time, speeches — the works. By joining forces, the prep can be fun, and your friends everywhere will appreciate the effort.
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--2020-06-09--Miss Manners: She berated me for putting my trash bin at her curb

DEAR MISS MANNERS : I live in a city that uses large trash bins , which we wheel out on certain days for pickup .
Last week , as the trash collectors drove by , I realized I had forgotten to take my bin out .
I quickly wheeled my bin across the street , as the truck does that side later .
A few minutes later , the neighbor whose house I had put my bin in front of ( on the city street , not on her property ) knocked on my door .
She asked me why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her house .
I told her what had happened .
She told me it was rude to do that , and that next time I should write her a note .
I was a bit flabbergasted , as A ) She has a driveway , so I was not blocking her parking space ; B ) It ’ s a pandemic and our street is pretty empty right now ; and C ) When it ’ s not a pandemic , we live on a busy street where unknown cars are almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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GENTLE READER : Stir-crazy , perhaps .
And not very nice .
Miss Manners would think that people had more important things to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But then , you probably have more important concerns than getting into a tiff with a neighbor .
A pleasant “ I ’ ll try not to do it again , but I ’ ll let you know if I have to ” should close the matter .
DEAR MISS MANNERS : You receive a lot of questions about cutting people from relationships .
Why is it unacceptable to just say , gently , “ I think our relationship is over because of X , Y and Z. I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I wish you well , but in light of this realization , I do not want to be your friend.
” GENTLE READER : Because it is mean .
Even someone who would be relieved to give up the pretense of a relationship that wasn ’ t working would feel bad at being dismissed as unworthy .
Thus the prevalence of ghosting .
But being shunned is an extreme punishment , augmented with an unnerving and unending sense of doubt .
So ghosting , and even sterner methods ( such as getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reserved for those who refuse to accept the break .
Ordinary breakups deserve something more gentle .
However , even Miss Manners can not devise a charming way to say , “ Go away ; I ’ ve had enough of you.
” She can only beg you to do the minimal damage that gets the job done .
So the kind dumper assumes the blame .
Hence that old standby , “ It ’ s not you , it ’ s me , ” rather than your version of “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a good time for me ” is better than “ I ’ ll never have time for you ; ” as “ I ’ m really too busy these days ” is better than “ I ’ m not that desperate.
” True , no one believes those euphemisms .
But they hurt less .
And surely you owe that much to someone for whom you must have at least once cared .
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website , www.missmanners.com ; to her email , dearmissmanners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miss Manners , Andrews McMeel Syndication , 1130 Walnut St. , Kansas City , MO 64106 .

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a city that uses large trash bins, which we wheel out on certain days for pickup. Last week, as the trash collectors drove by, I realized I had forgotten to take my bin out. I quickly wheeled my bin across the street, as the truck does that side later.
A few minutes later, the neighbor whose house I had put my bin in front of (on the city street, not on her property) knocked on my door. She asked me why I had put my bin in front of her house. I told her what had happened. She told me it was rude to do that, and that next time I should write her a note.
I was a bit flabbergasted, as A) She has a driveway, so I was not blocking her parking space; B) It’s a pandemic and our street is pretty empty right now; and C) When it’s not a pandemic, we live on a busy street where unknown cars are almost always parked in front of our houses.
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GENTLE READER: Stir-crazy, perhaps. And not very nice.
Miss Manners would think that people had more important things to worry about than temporary trash can placement. But then, you probably have more important concerns than getting into a tiff with a neighbor. A pleasant “I’ll try not to do it again, but I’ll let you know if I have to” should close the matter.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: You receive a lot of questions about cutting people from relationships. Why is it unacceptable to just say, gently, “I think our relationship is over because of X, Y and Z. I don’t think we really have much to discuss. I wish you well, but in light of this realization, I do not want to be your friend.”
GENTLE READER: Because it is mean. Even someone who would be relieved to give up the pretense of a relationship that wasn’t working would feel bad at being dismissed as unworthy.
Thus the prevalence of ghosting. But being shunned is an extreme punishment, augmented with an unnerving and unending sense of doubt. So ghosting, and even sterner methods (such as getting a restraining order), should be reserved for those who refuse to accept the break.
Ordinary breakups deserve something more gentle. However, even Miss Manners cannot devise a charming way to say, “Go away; I’ve had enough of you.” She can only beg you to do the minimal damage that gets the job done.
So the kind dumper assumes the blame. Hence that old standby, “It’s not you, it’s me,” rather than your version of “It’s you.”
And “This is not a good time for me” is better than “I’ll never have time for you;” as “I’m really too busy these days” is better than “I’m not that desperate.”
True, no one believes those euphemisms. But they hurt less. And surely you owe that much to someone for whom you must have at least once cared.
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--2020-06-10--Morgan Hill: Motorist dies after crashing head-on into tree

A driver died in a solo-vehicle crash on Monterey Road in Morgan Hill on Monday , June 8 , 2020 , police said .
MORGAN HILL – A motorist died after crashing into a tree on Monday night , police said .
Morgan Hill police said the crash was reported about 11 p.m. on Monterey Road south of Watsonville Road .
First responders worked to free the person from the wreckage , but the person died at the scene , police said .
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner ’ s Office will release the person ’ s name once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of kin is notified .
Police said an initial investigation found that the motorist was speeding northbound on Monterey Road just prior to the crash .
As the vehicle approached Watsonville Road , it left the roadway and crashed head-on into a large tree .
Officers interviewed witnesses at the scene and are trying to determine if alcohol was a factor in the crash .
The crash sparked a small vegetation fire , which spread south on the east side of the roadway .
Firefighters were able to contain the blaze as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the crash can contact Morgan Hill police at 408-776-0460 .

A driver died in a solo-vehicle crash on Monterey Road in Morgan Hill on Monday, June 8, 2020, police said.
MORGAN HILL – A motorist died after crashing into a tree on Monday night, police said.
Morgan Hill police said the crash was reported about 11 p.m. on Monterey Road south of Watsonville Road.
First responders worked to free the person from the wreckage, but the person died at the scene, police said. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the person’s name once their identity is confirmed and their next of kin is notified.
Police said an initial investigation found that the motorist was speeding northbound on Monterey Road just prior to the crash. As the vehicle approached Watsonville Road, it left the roadway and crashed head-on into a large tree.
Officers interviewed witnesses at the scene and are trying to determine if alcohol was a factor in the crash.
The crash sparked a small vegetation fire, which spread south on the east side of the roadway. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze as it neared several buildings.
Anyone with information about the crash can contact Morgan Hill police at 408-776-0460.
Check back for updates.


mercurynews--2020-06-10--Gov. Newsom holds meeting on racism and system injustices in Oakland, visits Miss Ollie’s

The city of Oakland marked the latest stop on Gov .
Gavin Newsom ’ s listening tour as he travels the state to meet with community leaders to discuss racism and systemic injustices .
Newsom visited Miss Ollie ’ s with Oakland African-American Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Cathy Adams and also met with a group of leaders that included Akonadi Foundation President Lateefah Simon for a conversation on policing and criminal justice reforms .
Simon joined the governor for his Friday press briefing in Sacramento when he announced he is “ immediately directing ” the state ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to end its endorsement of carotid holds .
“ At the end of the day , a carotid hold that literally is designed to stop people ’ s blood from flowing into their brain , that has no place any longer in 21st-century practices and policing , ” Newsom said Friday .
The governor also announced last week he is endorsing legislation that would end the use of carotid holds in the state .
A carotid hold , which can be deadly when misapplied , is different from a chokehold , which were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country wake of Eric Garner ’ s July 2014 killing by NYPD .
Previous stops on Newsom ’ s tour around the state include Los Angeles , where he met with small-business owners in Leimert Park , and Stockton , where he spoke with Mayor Michael Tubbs and the city ’ s black community leaders .
After his meeting in Oakland Tuesday , Newsom was asked specifically about whether he would support calls to defund police departments in the state .
“ If you ’ re calling for eliminating police , no , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re talking about reimagining and taking the opportunity to look at the responsibility and role that we place on law enforcement to be social workers , mental health workers , get involved in disputes where a badge and a gun are unnecessary , then I think absolutely this is an opportunity to look at all of the above.
” The governor stopped giving daily press briefings on the state ’ s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks , but has continued providing occasional updates .
During his Friday press briefing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 and defended the rights of peaceful protesters .
“ One thing that is crystal clear to me , having seen images that inspired me of peaceful protests , that protesters have the right not to be harassed , ” Newsom said Friday .
“ Protesters have the right to protest peacefully , protesters have the right to do so without being arrested , gassed , without being shot at by projectiles.
” Oakland has been the site of daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including several in which the Oakland Police Department used force such as tear gas against protesters .

The city of Oakland marked the latest stop on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s listening tour as he travels the state to meet with community leaders to discuss racism and systemic injustices.
Newsom visited Miss Ollie’s with Oakland African-American Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Cathy Adams and also met with a group of leaders that included Akonadi Foundation President Lateefah Simon for a conversation on policing and criminal justice reforms.
The meetings come in the midst of a civil-rights protests in response to the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd last month.
After the meeting, Newsom was asked specifically about whether he would support calls to defund police departments in the state.
“If you’re calling for eliminating police, no,” Newsom said. “If you’re talking about reimagining and taking the opportunity to look at the responsibility and role that we place on law enforcement to be social workers, mental health workers, get involved in disputes where a badge and a gun are unnecessary, then I think absolutely this is an opportunity to look at all of the above.”
Simon joined the governor for his Friday press briefing in Sacramento when he announced he is “immediately directing” the state’s Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training to end its endorsement of carotid holds.
“At the end of the day, a carotid hold that literally is designed to stop people’s blood from flowing into their brain, that has no place any longer in 21st-century practices and policing,” Newsom said Friday.
The governor also announced last week he is endorsing legislation that would end the use of carotid holds in the state. A carotid hold, which can be deadly when misapplied, is different from a chokehold, which were banned by many police agencies around the country wake of Eric Garner’s July 2014 killing by NYPD.
Previous stops on Newsom’s tour around the state include Los Angeles, where he met with small-business owners in Leimert Park, and Stockton, where he spoke with Mayor Michael Tubbs and the city’s black community leaders.
The governor stopped giving daily press briefings on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks, but has continued providing occasional updates. During his Friday press briefing, Newsom brought attention to protests around the state following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 and defended the rights of peaceful protesters.
“One thing that is crystal clear to me, having seen images that inspired me of peaceful protests, that protesters have the right not to be harassed,” Newsom said Friday. “Protesters have the right to protest peacefully, protesters have the right to do so without being arrested, gassed, without being shot at by projectiles.”
Oakland has been the site of daily protests since Floyd’s death, including several in which the Oakland Police Department used force such as tear gas against protesters.


mercurynews--2020-06-10--Earthquakes join the rest of MLS by finally training at their facility

SAN JOSE — The Earthquakes returned to training Tuesday , albeit in a limited fashion , as Major League Soccer begins showing signs of life since the season was suspended March 12 because of the novel coronavirus outbreak .
The Quakes were the last of the 26 league teams to gain local government approval to hold individualized sessions at home facilities .
The season shutdown after each of the 26 teams had played two games .
MLS officials are expected to announce this week plans to reboot the 2020 season with a tournament at ESPN ’ s Wide World of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reports say the tournament would probably be held in July and perhaps early August .
All 26 teams are scheduled to compete in a made-for-TV tournament that will start with three group games and include a 16-team knockout round .
The group games will count toward the regular season standings with league officials eyeing a return in late August , according to recent reports .
Some teams already are preparing to have thousands of fans in their stadiums .
But the Earthquakes will have to follow Santa Clara County rules on crowd gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The winner of the preseason tournament will earn a slot in the CONCACAF Champions League , a tournament to determine the region ’ s best club team .
The Quakes training , which continues Wednesday , involves only half the team each day because of social distancing restrictions .
About 14 players trained Tuesday in Earthquakes Stadium and the team ’ s training field for almost 90 minutes , a team official said .
No more than four players were permitted on the field at a given time .
The players went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for temperature testing , the official said .
The official said all the players had temperatures within the normal range .
• Earthquakes and MLS get ready to resume play after labor agreement The players stayed within 10 feet of each other while working with cones and mannequins in ball handling drills .
Some MLS teams are gearing up for group and full-scale training , but the Earthquakes don ’ t expect to join them in the coming days .
California leaders have moved slower than much of the rest of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise .

SAN JOSE — The Earthquakes returned to training Tuesday, albeit in a limited fashion, as Major League Soccer begins showing signs of life since the season was suspended March 12 because of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
The Quakes were the last of 26 MLS teams to gain local government approval to hold individualized sessions at home facilities. The season shut down after each of the 26 teams had played two games.
MLS officials are expected to announce this week plans to reboot the 2020 season with a tournament at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex near Orlando, Florida.
The Quakes training, which continues Wednesday, involves only half the team each day because of social distancing restrictions.
About 14 players trained Tuesday in Earthquakes Stadium and the team’s training field for almost 90 minutes, a team official said. No more than four players were permitted on the field at a given time.
The players went straight from their cars to a tent for temperature testing, the official said. The official said all the players had temperatures within the normal range.
The players stayed 10 feet from each other while working with cones and mannequins in ball handling drills.
Some MLS teams are gearing up for group and full-scale training, but the Earthquakes don’t expect to join them in the coming days. California leaders have moved slower than much of the rest of the country in re-opening as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
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mercurynews--2020-06-10--Berkeley High protest takes aim at racism in justice, education systems

Hundreds gathered in Berkeley Tuesday afternoon to protest police brutality and racism as demonstrations continue in the Bay Area and nationwide more than two weeks after a George Floyd , a black man , was killed by a Minneapolis police officer .
At San Pablo Park , banners and posters waved high but spirits were even higher , with a Brazilian-style bloco band pounding out counterrhythms and swaying in near-unison .
One march co-organizer , Hadassah Zenor-Davis , 16 , seemed astonished at the hundreds of people who filled the intersection Tuesday afternoon west of San Pablo Park .
Zenor-Davis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she was looking forward to much more than her senior year .
“ We ’ re really trying to get our message out there .
Both our criminal justice system and our school system have not been set up for black youth , ” she said .
“ We want to shed light on that , and show how similar the two systems really are , and change that.
” She made clear that the issue of racism in education was larger and deeper than an afternoon ’ s effort to raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Berkeley Unified School District .
“ We don ’ t get taught our proper history , we don ’ t get taught what ’ s really coming next , in life after high school , ” she said .
“ We don ’ t get taught how the criminal justice system is set up for us .
So what we want to do is have more support for black teachers , along with just better education in general.
” • San Jose : Public sounds off on force at protests over police violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strangers who asked if they were Antifa Surrounded by masked young people and adults doing what they could to respect each other ’ s presence and the need for distance , Zenor-Davis said she ’ s been protesting each day , but noted that organizing her own event took a lot of work .
The 16-year-old practically beamed when asked about the makeup of the crowd around her .
“ This isn ’ t just black kids .
I feel unity .
I feel like this isn ’ t just my fight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same results I want to see , directly related to this .
I feel a real big sense of community right now .
I ’ m very proud of my community for coming out : different races , ethnicities.
” Others are expected to gather in San Jose later Tuesday evening to honor Floyd with a memorial service , mirroring his funeral earlier in the day in Houston .

Hundreds gathered in Berkeley Tuesday afternoon to protest police brutality and racism as demonstrations continue in the Bay Area and nationwide more than two weeks after George Floyd, a black man, was killed by Minneapolis police.
At San Pablo Park, banners and posters waved high but spirits were even higher, with a Brazilian-style bloco band pounding out counter-rhythms and swaying in near-unison.
One march co-organizer, Hadassah Zenor-Davis, 16, seemed astonished at the hundreds of people who filled the intersection Tuesday afternoon next to San Pablo Park.
Zenor-Davis, a Berkeley High School junior, said she was looking forward to much more than her senior year.
“We’re really trying to get our message out there. Both our criminal justice system and our school system have not been set up for black youth,” she said. “We want to shed light on that, and show how similar the two systems really are, and change that.”
#GeorgeFloyd and #BlackLivesMatter protest and march from San Pablo Park to Berkeley High School organized by #Berkeleyhigh students @EastBayTimes pic.twitter.com/PgGSSPW4jo — Ray Chavez (@rayinaction) June 10, 2020
She made clear that the issue of racism in education was larger and deeper than an afternoon’s effort to raise visibility, saying it goes well beyond Berkeley Unified School District.
“We don’t get taught our proper history, we don’t get taught what’s really coming next, in life after high school,” she said. “We don’t get taught how the criminal justice system is set up for us. So what we want to do is have more support for black teachers, along with just better education in general.”
Marchers enjoy sunlight and rest while sign holders at the corner of MLK Jr. Way and Alston draw honks from passing cars #Berkeley #GeorgeFloydProtest pic.twitter.com/nBcokWmurd — George Kelly 📰 (@allaboutgeorge) June 10, 2020
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Surrounded by masked young people and adults doing what they could to respect each other’s presence and the need for distance, Zenor-Davis said she’s been protesting each day, but noted that organizing her own event took a lot of work.
The 16-year-old practically beamed when asked about the makeup of the crowd around her.
“This isn’t just black kids. I feel unity. I feel like this isn’t just my fight, like other people want to see the same results I want to see, directly related to this. I feel a real big sense of community right now. I’m very proud of my community for coming out: different races, ethnicities.”
Before the march left the park, another co-organizer, Ultraviolet, told the crowd “we are lifting up black youth, the voices of the black youth.”
“If you are a black young person in this crowd right now, there is room for you to say your piece, whether it’s about school, the justice system, or just being black in America. You’re going to have some time today! We’re opening the door for conversation in Berkeley, because it was too quiet before.”
Cyclists and skateboarders then led marchers east and north from the park along Oregon, Sacramento and Derby streets and Martin Luther King Jr. and Allston ways to the school campus.
Many who arrived ahead of the main group of marchers enjoyed the sunshine in nearby Civic Center Park, sharing snacks or enjoying a free water bottle and slice of pizza from a Sliver Pizzeria pop-up tent.
Around 6:15 p.m., the marchers’ sound truck and bloco band arrived to cheers. According to Berkeleyside, marchers then painted the words “Black lives matter” onto Allston Way east of Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
Others gathered in San Jose later Tuesday evening to honor Floyd with a memorial service, mirroring his funeral earlier in the day in Houston.
Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.


mercurynews--2020-06-10--New York passes bill to reveal police discipline records

By Marina Villenueve , Michael R. Sisak and Jim Mustain | Associated Press ALBANY , N.Y. — New York state lawmakers repealed a decades-old law Tuesday that has kept law enforcement officers ’ disciplinary records secret , spurred by the national uproar over the death of George Floyd .
The measure to make officers ’ records and misconduct complaints public is among several police accountability bills racing through the state legislature .
Others would provide all state troopers with body cameras and ensure that police officers provide medical and mental health attention to people in custody .
Many of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but got new momentum after huge protests nationwide condemned police brutality .
The passage came as criminal charges were brought Tuesday against an NYPD officer over his rough treatment of a protester during demonstrations following the death of Floyd , who pleaded he couldn ’ t breathe as a white Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck May 25 .
Eliminating the law , known as Section 50-a , would make complaints against officers , as well as transcripts and final dispositions of disciplinary proceedings , public for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who has recently supported reforming the law , has said in the wake of the protests that he will sign the repeal .
Only Delaware has a similar law .
Momentum for ending the secrecy law reached a crescendo in recent days as marchers filled streets in Brooklyn , Manhattan and elsewhere to rally against police abuses — amplifying the calls of reform advocates who spent years pushing for change in the wake of other high-profile police killings , including that of Eric Garner in 2014 .
“ This is no time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kevin Parker , a Democrat representing parts of Brooklyn .
“ This bill has been around for over a decade … And the only reason why we ’ re bringing it to the floor now because the nation is burning.
” The legislature on Monday passed other police accountability measures , banning police from using chokeholds , guaranteeing the right to record police activity and making it easier to file lawsuits against people making race-based 911 calls .
State lawmakers Tuesday were also expected to pass bills providing all state troopers with body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical and mental health attention for people under arrest or in custody .
As lawmakers acted on accountability legislation , NYPD Officer Vincent D ’ Andraia was being arraigned on assault and other charges days after a bystander recorded him pushing protester Dounya Zayer , causing her to hit her head on the pavement .
D ’ Andraia was released after his lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf .
The officer was ordered to stay away from Zayer who was hospitalized after the May 29 altercation with what she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Dounya was assaulted for the very reason she was protesting , and that ’ s police brutality , ” said Zayer ’ s attorney , Tahanie Aboushi , adding that D ’ Andraia ’ s supervisor should face punishment beyond an announced reassignment .
“ If not for this being on video it would have been business as usual for the NYPD , ” Aboushi said .
In a statement announcing the charges , Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said he was “ deeply troubled by this unnecessary assault.
” Zayer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coward and suggested the assault would only deepen mistrust of law enforcement .
“ I was protesting for a reason , ” Zayer said in a video tweeted from her hospital bed .
The officer , she added , “ should have had the self restraint to not hurt the people he ’ s supposed to be protecting.
” The police department suspended D ’ Andraia , 28 , last week without pay .
His lawyer , Stephen Worth , didn ’ t immediately respond to a request for comment .
If convicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bars , but first-time offenders rarely see any jail time .
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Two Buffalo officers were charged with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on video shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground .
D ’ Andraia ’ s union said de Blasio and police leaders were “ sacrificing cops to save their own skin ” by sending officers out to protests with “ no support and no clear plan.
” “ They should be the ones facing this mob-rule justice , ” Police Benevolent Association president Pat Lynch said .
“ We will say it again : New York City police officers have been abandoned by our leadership .
We are utterly alone in our efforts @ @ @ @ @ @

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By Marina Villenueve, Michael R. Sisak and Jim Mustain | Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state lawmakers repealed a decades-old law Tuesday that has kept law enforcement officers’ disciplinary records secret, spurred by the national uproar over the death of George Floyd.
The measure to make officers’ records and misconduct complaints public is among several police accountability bills racing through the state legislature. Others would provide all state troopers with body cameras and ensure that police officers provide medical and mental health attention to people in custody.
Many of those bills were first proposed years ago, but got new momentum after huge protests nationwide condemned police brutality.
The passage came as criminal charges were brought Tuesday against an NYPD officer over his rough treatment of a protester during demonstrations following the death of Floyd, who pleaded he couldn’t breathe as a white Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck May 25.
Eliminating the law, known as Section 50-a, would make complaints against officers, as well as transcripts and final dispositions of disciplinary proceedings, public for the first time in decades.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has recently supported reforming the law, has said in the wake of the protests that he will sign the repeal. Only Delaware has a similar law.
Momentum for ending the secrecy law reached a crescendo in recent days as marchers filled streets in Brooklyn, Manhattan and elsewhere to rally against police abuses — amplifying the calls of reform advocates who spent years pushing for change in the wake of other high-profile police killings, including that of Eric Garner in 2014.
“This is no time for rejoicing,” said State Senator Kevin Parker, a Democrat representing parts of Brooklyn. “This bill has been around for over a decade … And the only reason why we’re bringing it to the floor now because the nation is burning.”
The legislature on Monday passed other police accountability measures, banning police from using chokeholds, guaranteeing the right to record police activity and making it easier to file lawsuits against people making race-based 911 calls.
State lawmakers Tuesday were also expected to pass bills providing all state troopers with body cameras and ensuring that officers get proper medical and mental health attention for people under arrest or in custody.
As lawmakers acted on accountability legislation, NYPD Officer Vincent D’Andraia was being arraigned on assault and other charges days after a bystander recorded him pushing protester Dounya Zayer, causing her to hit her head on the pavement.
D’Andraia was released after his lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. The officer was ordered to stay away from Zayer who was hospitalized after the May 29 altercation with what she said were a concussion and a seizure.
“Dounya was assaulted for the very reason she was protesting, and that’s police brutality,” said Zayer’s attorney, Tahanie Aboushi, adding that D’Andraia’s supervisor should face punishment beyond an announced reassignment.
“If not for this being on video it would have been business as usual for the NYPD,” Aboushi said.
In a statement announcing the charges, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said he was “deeply troubled by this unnecessary assault.” Zayer, 20, called D’Andraia a coward and suggested the assault would only deepen mistrust of law enforcement.
“I was protesting for a reason,” Zayer said in a video tweeted from her hospital bed. The officer, she added, “should have had the self restraint to not hurt the people he’s supposed to be protecting.”
The police department suspended D’Andraia, 28, last week without pay. His lawyer, Stephen Worth, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. If convicted, he could face a year behind bars, but first-time offenders rarely see any jail time.
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D’Andraia’s union said de Blasio and police leaders were “sacrificing cops to save their own skin” by sending officers out to protests with “no support and no clear plan.”
“They should be the ones facing this mob-rule justice,” Police Benevolent Association president Pat Lynch said. “We will say it again: New York City police officers have been abandoned by our leadership. We are utterly alone in our efforts to protect our city.”


mercurynews--2020-06-10--San Jose: Crews battle vegetation fire at Penitencia Park

SAN JOSE – Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire at Penitencia Park in San Jose .
The fire was reported @ @ @ @ @ Mabury Road and North Jackson Avenue , said San Jose fire spokeswoman Erica Ray .
@ @ @ @ @ fire department asked people to avoid the area .
Several other vegetation fires were reported @ @ @ @ @ , including at Highway 87 and Interstate 280 about 4 p.m .

SAN JOSE – Firefighters battled a two-alarm brush fire at Penitencia Creek County Park in San Jose on Tuesday afternoon.
The blaze was reported just before 4:30 p.m. near Mabury Road and North Jackson Avenue, said San Jose fire spokeswoman Erica Ray. At one point, the fire jumped Mabury Road and spread to the sports fields at Independence High School.
Ray said the blaze was knocked down about 5:30 p.m., but some large trees were still burning. Firefighters were expected to remain a the scene for at least another hour.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage to structures, Ray said.
Several other brush fires were reported in San Jose on Tuesday, including at Highway 87 and Interstate 280 about 4 p.m. That blaze sent smoke drifting over the interchange.
Check back for updates.


mercurynews--2020-06-10--Letter: Kudos to Santa Clara County for rules based on science

Re : “ Santa Clara County leaders won ’ t stand up to renegade doctor ” ( Letter to the editor , Mercurynews.com , June 4 ) : A letter writer urged the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to open up Santa Clara Valley businesses because Dr. Sara Cody was being too draconian .
In response , I ’ d like to thank Dr. Cody for using science-based information to make her recommendations ; and to thank the Board of Supervisors for listening to her .
She is an expert ; we need to listen to experts .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 cases as pools , tennis courts , restaurants and small businesses open up .
Dr. Cody is correct in urging caution .
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• Letter : I wish El Cerrito grads a new society with justice for all I , for one , plan to stay sheltered except for essential needs , wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even outdoors .
I do not wish to be exposed to COVID 19 .
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Re: “Santa Clara County leaders won’t stand up to renegade doctor” (Letter to the editor, Mercurynews.com, June 4):
A letter writer urged the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to open up Santa Clara Valley businesses because Dr. Sara Cody was being too draconian. In response, I’d like to thank Dr. Cody for using science-based information to make her recommendations; and to thank the Board of Supervisors for listening to her.
She is an expert; we need to listen to experts. There will likely be another spike in COVID 19 cases as pools, tennis courts, restaurants and small businesses open up. Dr. Cody is correct in urging caution.
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mercurynews--2020-06-09--2020 MLB Draft: Who will the Oakland A’s select?

There will be no balls or strikes , no wind-up or pitch , no rounding bases — negotiations between the MLB and MLB Player ’ s Association have an official MLB start date on ice , still .
But , baseball fans can get a taste of the MLB on Wednesday night .
The delayed 2020 draft , now truncated to five rounds with a $ 20,000 cap for contracts offered to any amateur player un-drafted , will be the first live baseball action since March .
The A ’ s come into this equipped with the 26th pick and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no competitive balance picks and , perhaps , the lingering stigma leftover from A ’ s owner John Fisher ’ s decision to cut minor leaguers ’ $ 400 stipend shielding un-drafted players from picking the A ’ s to sign a $ 20,000 deal .
The A ’ s can hope , at least , that Fisher ’ s decision to reverse course will draw players back in .
A strong reputation for player advancement precedes Fisher ’ s flub , and a top-heavy system brimming with regarded talent in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for amateur players looking to make a name for themselves in the lower levels early .
“ John has obviously reversed that decision and I have confidence in the relationships that our scouts have with players and their ability to go out there and get that done , ” A ’ s general manager David Forst said .
A draft shrunk down 35 rounds could force all teams , whether they admit it or not , to zero in a bit more on immediate needs within the system over a preferred best-player-available approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintain .
Narrowing in on the five best picks will be particularly difficult without the face-to-face , in-game data and information collection scouts collect and pore over during a typical spring .
The pandemic confined scouting director Eric Kubota and a crew that is usually hopping from seat-to-seat around the country ’ s high school and college diamonds into a host of Zoom calls to confer over already-compiled analysis .
College athletes only got around 14-15 games under their belts before NCAA baseball shut down .
Most high school athletes hadn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is unavailable .
“ It ’ s not quite the same as being at a game , but we ’ re using whatever video we have , ” Kubota said last month .
“ We have video from past seasons , we have video from the portion of the college season that happened this year .
It ’ s a little harder for the high school guys.
” With parameters and restrictions in place — and impending furloughs for a sizable chunk of the hardworking A ’ s scouts and baseball operations staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — who might the A ’ s pick ?
Of the A ’ s last six first-round picks , outfielder Austin Beck is the lone high schooler drafted .
2019 ( No .
29 pick ) : Logan Davidson , SS , Clemson — Spring training invite in 2020 2018 ( No .
9 pick ) : Kyler Murray , OF , Oklahoma — Star first-pick quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals 2017 ( No .
6 pick ) : Austin Beck , CF , North Davidson High School , N.C. — Reached high-A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) : A.J .
Puk , LHP , Florida — On the brink of becoming rotation mainstay 2015 ( No .
20 pick ) : Richie Martin , SS , Florida — Baltimore selected him in the 2018 Rule 5 draft 2014 ( No .
25 pick ) : Matt Chapman , 3B , Cal State Fullerton — Gold Glove third baseman , de-facto team leader In other words , the A ’ s lean more toward selecting established college players .
What the A ’ s might need Two of the A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jesús Luzardo ( No .
1 prospect ) and Puk ( No .
3 prospect ) , inevitably cracking into the big league roster leaves nearly barren LHP presence on the team ’ s top prospect list .
Hogan Harris , who spent last season in Double A with the Midland Rockhounds , is the only other southpaw on MLB ’ s Top 30 prospect list .
The good news ?
This draft is brimming with college-level pitching talent .
Names we might hear , if the A ’ s take a LHP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lefty arms that most certainly won ’ t fall to 26 : Texas A & M ’ s Asa Lacy , Louisville ’ s Reid Detmers , for example .
Some names that might fall to the later end , where the A ’ s sit : Tennessee ’ s Garrett Crochet and Florida International ’ s Logan Allen .
If the A ’ s feel like plunging into the high school pool , they could select Dax Fulton from Mustang High School in Oklahoma .
That ’ s certainly possible .
Pitching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the minor leagues .
Daulton Jefferies , James Kaprielian , Grant Holmes , Brian Howard , Miguel Romero , Parker Dunshee and Brady Feigl make up seven of the nine right-handed pitchers on the top prospects list , and all have advanced above A-ball .
Tyler Baum and Gus Varland are the two high-ranked right-handers that remain .
Some names we might hear if the A ’ s go with a right-handed pitcher : Auburn ’ s Tanner Burns , Miami ’ s Chris McMahon , South Carolina ’ s Carmen Mlodzinski @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duke ’ s Bryce Jarvis , Georgia ’ s Cole Wilcox , Texas Tech ’ s Clayton Beeter .
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Marcus Semien ’ s MVP-caliber progression caps an A ’ s system rife with middle infield talent that could come bursting at the seams in the coming years .
Shortstop Nick Allen , their 2017 third-round pick , is a rising star known first for his impeccable glove and , now , for gap-to-gap power that ’ s noticeably improving and boosting him to the No .
5 overall spot on the A ’ s prospect list .
Fellow shortstop Robert Puason , at just 17-years-old playing rookie ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s No .
4 prospect .
They ’ re trailed by Major League-ready middle infielders like Sheldon Neuse ( No .
6 ) , Jorge Mateo ( No .
7 ) , 22-year-old Davidson ( No .
8 ) and Jeremy Eierman ( No .
22 ) .
What do the experts say ?
The Athletic ’ s Keith Law has the A ’ s taking Ohio State “ defense-first ” catcher Dillon Dingler .
MLB.com ’ s Jonathan Mayo says the A ’ s will lean toward a college pick , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A ’ s taking the right-handed pitcher route , selecting Miami ’ s Chris McMahon .
At 6-foot-2 , McMahon is considered one of the more polished college arms .
He was a three-sport athlete in high school , drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2017 draft , but opted to attend college .
He has a low-90s sinker and a low-80s changeup .
With no minor league season , where will the drafted players go ?
They ’ ll have to wait to play , said Forst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theres any expectation that these guys are going to play anywhere this year .
Minor league season is up in the air .
Rumors of some instructional league are way down the line , you go in with expectation that you get these guys ready for 2021 .
”

There will be no balls or strikes, no wind-up or pitch, no rounding bases — negotiations between the MLB and MLB Player’s Association have an official MLB start date on ice, still.
But, baseball fans can get a taste of the MLB on Wednesday night. The delayed 2020 draft, now truncated to five rounds with a $20,000 cap for contracts offered to any amateur player un-drafted, will be the first live baseball action since March.
The A’s come into this equipped with the 26th pick and four more picks. No extra compensation, no competitive balance picks and, perhaps, the lingering stigma leftover from A’s owner John Fisher’s decision to cut minor leaguers’ $400 stipend shielding un-drafted players from picking the A’s to sign a $20,000 deal.
The A’s can hope, at least, that Fisher’s decision to reverse course will draw players back in. A strong reputation for player advancement precedes Fisher’s flub, and a top-heavy system brimming with regarded talent in the upper minor league levels might be appealing for amateur players looking to make a name for themselves in the lower levels early.
“John has obviously reversed that decision and I have confidence in the relationships that our scouts have with players and their ability to go out there and get that done,” A’s general manager David Forst said.
A draft shrunk down 35 rounds could force all teams, whether they admit it or not, to zero in a bit more on immediate needs within the system over a preferred best-player-available approach Forst says the A’s will maintain.
Narrowing in on the five best picks will be particularly difficult without the face-to-face, in-game data and information collection scouts collect and pore over during a typical spring. The pandemic confined scouting director Eric Kubota and a crew that is usually hopping from seat-to-seat around the country’s high school and college diamonds into a host of Zoom calls to confer over already-compiled analysis.
College athletes only got around 14-15 games under their belts before NCAA baseball shut down. Most high school athletes hadn’t even begun their season. Fresh information is unavailable.
“It’s not quite the same as being at a game, but we’re using whatever video we have,” Kubota said last month. “We have video from past seasons, we have video from the portion of the college season that happened this year. It’s a little harder for the high school guys.”
With parameters and restrictions in place — and impending furloughs for a sizable chunk of the hardworking A’s scouts and baseball operations staff looming right after their draft duties conclude — who might the A’s pick?
How the A’s trend
Of the A’s last six first-round picks, outfielder Austin Beck is the lone high schooler drafted.
2019 (No. 29 pick): Logan Davidson, SS, Clemson — Spring training invite in 2020
2018 (No. 9 pick): Kyler Murray, OF, Oklahoma — Star first-pick quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals
2017 (No. 6 pick): Austin Beck, CF, North Davidson High School, N.C. — Reached high-A Stockton
2016 (No. 6 pick) : A.J. Puk, LHP, Florida — On the brink of becoming rotation mainstay
2015 (No. 20 pick): Richie Martin, SS, Florida — Baltimore selected him in the 2018 Rule 5 draft
2014 (No. 25 pick): Matt Chapman, 3B, Cal State Fullerton — Gold Glove third baseman, de-facto team leader
In other words, the A’s lean more toward selecting established college players.
What the A’s might need
Pitching, particularly left-handed pitching.
Two of the A’s prized left-handed pitching prospects, Jesús Luzardo (No. 1 prospect) and Puk (No. 3 prospect), inevitably cracking into the big league roster leaves nearly barren LHP presence on the team’s top prospect list. Hogan Harris, who spent last season in Double A with the Midland Rockhounds, is the only other southpaw on MLB’s Top 30 prospect list.
The good news? This draft is brimming with college-level pitching talent.
Names we might hear, if the A’s take a LHP
This draft is lined with a few lefty arms that most certainly won’t fall to 26: Texas A&M’s Asa Lacy, Louisville’s Reid Detmers, for example.
Some names that might fall to the later end, where the A’s sit: Tennessee’s Garrett Crochet and Florida International’s Logan Allen. If the A’s feel like plunging into the high school pool, they could select Dax Fulton from Mustang High School in Oklahoma.
Why not a RHP?
That’s certainly possible. Pitching depth is thin in the lower levels of the minor leagues. Daulton Jefferies, James Kaprielian, Grant Holmes, Brian Howard, Miguel Romero, Parker Dunshee and Brady Feigl make up seven of the nine right-handed pitchers on the top prospects list, and all have advanced above A-ball.
Tyler Baum and Gus Varland are the two high-ranked right-handers that remain.
Some names we might hear if the A’s go with a right-handed pitcher: Auburn’s Tanner Burns, Miami’s Chris McMahon, South Carolina’s Carmen Mlodzinski, Oklahoma’s Cade Cavalli, Duke’s Bryce Jarvis, Georgia’s Cole Wilcox, Texas Tech’s Clayton Beeter.
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Marcus Semien’s MVP-caliber progression caps an A’s system rife with middle infield talent that could come bursting at the seams in the coming years.
Shortstop Nick Allen, their 2017 third-round pick, is a rising star known first for his impeccable glove and, now, for gap-to-gap power that’s noticeably improving and boosting him to the No. 5 overall spot on the A’s prospect list. Fellow shortstop Robert Puason, at just 17-years-old playing rookie ball, is ranked as the team’s No. 4 prospect.
They’re trailed by Major League-ready middle infielders like Sheldon Neuse (No. 6), Jorge Mateo (No. 7), 22-year-old Davidson (No. 8) and Jeremy Eierman (No. 22).
What do the experts say?
The Athletic’s Keith Law has the A’s taking Ohio State “defense-first” catcher Dillon Dingler. MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo says the A’s will lean toward a college pick, as they typically do.
Mayo has the A’s taking the right-handed pitcher route, selecting Miami’s Chris McMahon. At 6-foot-2, McMahon is considered one of the more polished college arms. He was a three-sport athlete in high school, drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2017 draft, but opted to attend college. He has a low-90s sinker and a low-80s changeup.
With no minor league season, where will the drafted players go?
They’ll have to wait to play, said Forst: “I don’t think theres any expectation that these guys are going to play anywhere this year. Minor league season is up in the air. Rumors of some instructional league are way down the line, you go in with expectation that you get these guys ready for 2021.”


mercurynews--2020-06-09--Coronavirus: Tesla Fremont employees reportedly test positive for COVID-19

Some Tesla workers at the company ’ s facility in Fremont reportedly tested positive for coronavirus shortly after the electric carmaker got the go-ahead from Alameda County officials to start up vehicle production at the massive plant in late May .
Two Tesla employees told the Washington Post that company supervisors said some Fremont workers had tested positive for coronavirus and were told to stay home from work .
The Post said the Tesla workers it spoke to requested anonymity due to fear of retaliation at their workplace .
The report says two workers who tested positive are based at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the main Tesla factory .
Neither Tesla spokespeople nor representatives for the Alameda County Public Health Department returned requests for comment on the matter .
Tesla has had a contentious relationship with Alameda County since a Bay Area-wide shelter-in-place order went into effect in March as part of efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus .
Tesla wasn ’ t included as an essential service under the shelter-in-place edict , but the company still kept its operations running for several days after the order went into effect .
The company halted vehicle production @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when CEO Elon Musk said Tesla would restart vehicle production in violation of the shelter-in-place order .
Musk said he would be on the assembly line with Tesla workers , and dared Alameda County law enforcement officials to arrest him at the Fremont plant .
In mid-May , Tesla and the county reached an agreement that let the company reopen its Fremont plant as long as it implemented social distancing and other methods to reduce the potential for coronavirus spreading around the facility .

Some Tesla workers at the company’s facility in Fremont reportedly tested positive for coronavirus shortly after the electric carmaker got the go-ahead from Alameda County officials to start up vehicle production at the massive plant in late May.
Two Tesla employees told the Washington Post that company supervisors said some Fremont workers had tested positive for coronavirus and were told to stay home from work. The Post said the Tesla workers it spoke to requested anonymity due to fear of retaliation at their workplace. The report says two workers who tested positive are based at Tesla’s seat manufacturing facility near the main Tesla factory.
Neither Tesla spokespeople nor representatives for the Alameda County Public Health Department returned requests for comment on the matter.
Tesla has had a contentious relationship with Alameda County since a Bay Area-wide shelter-in-place order went into effect in March as part of efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus. Tesla wasn’t included as an essential service under the shelter-in-place edict, but the company still kept its operations running for several days after the order went into effect.
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In mid-May, Tesla and the county reached an agreement that let the company reopen its Fremont plant as long as it implemented social distancing and other methods to reduce the potential for coronavirus spreading around the facility.


mercurynews--2020-06-09--‘Pokemon Go’: June’s Weedle Community Day will be important for Great League players

Niantic has switched up how it has handled “ Pokemon Go ” Community Day this year .
That began with the company giving players a voice in choosing the pocket monster for the monthly festivity .
For February , Rhyhorn won out , but because of the coronavirus pandemic , plans for similar voting measures were put on hold .
The voting initiative returned recently and Weedle and Gastly have been named the stars for June and July , respectively .
Although they may not be the sexiest choices , they do have their roles in the “ Pokemon Go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player-vs-player realm .
These Pokemon won ’ t help trainers if they ’ re short-manning five-star raids , but when it comes to “ Pokemon Go ” Battle League , they ’ re set up to be surprisingly good choices .
Let ’ s focus on June ’ s pick — Weedle .
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 20 , players will find more Weedles in the wild and they have a strong chance of encounter a shiny version .
The fancier version of the Hairy Bug Pokemon isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its evolution but as it evolves into Kakuna and finally Beedrill , it ends up with a green hue that stands out .
It ’ s one of the cooler-looking shinies because of the drastic palette change .
Players have until 7 p.m. local time to evolve their Weedle into a Beedrill and gain the exclusive move for the day Drill Run .
This one move makes Beedrill , a fantastic addition to any Great League team .
Drill Run Beedrill can beat Registeel and Azumarill in several scenarios .
Those two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League and Beedrill has the opportunity to upend the meta , otherwise known as the state of the game , according to GamePress .
The best stats for a PvP Beedrill is 0 attack , 13 defense and 14 stamina , PvPoke.com said , but in general , it ’ s best to keep the ones with 0 attack when it comes to Great League .
For those who have hunted during previous stay-at-home editions of Community Days , players will encounter many of the same activities .
Taking snapshots will most likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spawn the hairy bug Pokemon nearby .
In addition , players can purchase Community Day bundle which I highly recommend because it contains an Elite Charged TM , which is important in PvP .
The other parts package — 30 Ultra Balls , 3 Star Pieces and 3 Incense — are good but mainly pick it up for the Elite TM that will give players access to exclusive moves .
The bonuses for the June Community Day are great with triple catch stardust .
If players piggyback the bonus on top of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get 600 stardust for each catch .
That ’ s a boon for players planning to compete in Master League .
Incense will last three hours allowing people who are following stay-at-home orders to play and Buddy Pokemon and great level or higher will bring players gifts in the form of more Poke Balls .

Niantic has switched up how it has handled “Pokemon Go” Community Day this year. That began with the company giving players a voice in choosing the pocket monster for the monthly festivity. For February, Rhyhorn won out, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, plans for similar voting measures were put on hold.
The voting initiative returned recently and Weedle and Gastly have been named the stars for June and July, respectively. Although they may not be the sexiest choices, they do have their roles in the “Pokemon Go” ecosystem and they mostly fall into the player-vs-player realm. These Pokemon won’t help trainers if they’re short-manning five-star raids, but when it comes to “Pokemon Go” Battle League, they’re set up to be surprisingly good choices. Let’s focus on June’s pick — Weedle.
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 20, players will find more Weedles in the wild and they have a strong chance of encounter a shiny version. The fancier version of the Hairy Bug Pokemon isn’t impressive on the first stage of its evolution but as it evolves into Kakuna and finally Beedrill, it ends up with a green hue that stands out. It’s one of the cooler-looking shinies because of the drastic palette change.
Players have until 7 p.m. local time to evolve their Weedle into a Beedrill and gain the exclusive move for the day Drill Run. This one move makes Beedrill, a fantastic addition to any Great League team. Drill Run Beedrill can beat Registeel and Azumarill in several scenarios. Those two Pokemon dominate this division of Go Battle League and Beedrill has the opportunity to upend the meta, otherwise known as the state of the game, according to GamePress. The best stats for a PvP Beedrill is 0 attack, 13 defense and 14 stamina, PvPoke.com said, but in general, it’s best to keep the ones with 0 attack when it comes to Great League.
For those who have hunted during previous stay-at-home editions of Community Days, players will encounter many of the same activities. Taking snapshots will most likely have Weedle photobombing players and it will spawn the hairy bug Pokemon nearby. In addition, players can purchase Community Day bundle which I highly recommend because it contains an Elite Charged TM, which is important in PvP. The other parts package — 30 Ultra Balls, 3 Star Pieces and 3 Incense — are good but mainly pick it up for the Elite TM that will give players access to exclusive moves.
The bonuses for the June Community Day are great with triple catch stardust. If players piggyback the bonus on top of the star piece, they’ll likely get 600 stardust for each catch. That’s a boon for players planning to compete in Master League. Incense will last three hours allowing people who are following stay-at-home orders to play and Buddy Pokemon and great level or higher will bring players gifts in the form of more Poke Balls.


mercurynews--2020-06-10--California health official resigns amid face mask controversy, threats

SANTA ANA — The health officer for Southern California ’ s Orange County has resigned after receiving threats over her order for residents to wear face coverings when near others in public to protect against the coronavirus .
Dr. Nichole Quick resigned unexpectedly Monday from a job where she worked 80-hour weeks and faced threats at a public meeting and on social media , said Frank Kim , the county ’ s executive officer .
He said she had been provided security .
“ It ’ s a very stressful position , ” Kim told reporters .
“ There have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and each one of those is reviewed by law enforcement .
We take them very seriously.
” A message left for Quick was not immediately returned .
Quick is the seventh senior health official to resign in California since the pandemic began , and health officials have been facing unprecedented pressure , criticism and threats , said Kat DeBurgh , executive director of the Health Officers Association of California .
In addition to the California public health officials who have resigned , one was given a sheriff ’ s escort to provide security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had angry comments at meetings before , especially around vaccines , but this level of threat , of having to have a sheriff ’ s escort , we haven ’ t seen it before , ” DeBurgh said .
At a recent Board of Supervisors meeting , a resident said she would invite others to hold workout sessions outside Quick ’ s home while wearing masks in protest until they dropped .
DeBurgh said residents also took a banner depicting Quick as a Nazi to a public meeting and held protests outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been denounced by Michelle Steel , chair of the Board of Supervisors .
On Tuesday , the Orange County Medical Association said Quick ’ s resignation was concerning .
“ We are appalled at the personal threats and willful ignorance by some members of our community that ultimately led to her resignation , ” the group said in a statement .
“ We must continue to protect public health based on science , and not allow bullying to drive the health recommendations that can keep us safe and healthy.
” Each county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor appointed by the board of supervisors who can issue isolation and quarantine orders .
Counties also have health agencies , which may have a separate director .
Quick issued her order in late May to try to limit the spread of the virus as the county began reopening more businesses .
A similar order is in place in neighboring Los Angeles County .
Days later , Orange County ’ s sheriff said he wouldn ’ t enforce the order .
In recent weeks , scores of residents have attended county board meetings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others have bombarded officials with emails to defend it .
On Tuesday , Dr. Clayton Chau , the director of the county ’ s health care agency who was tapped as Quick ’ s interim replacement , said he didn ’ t foresee changing the order as the community readies to open day camps , hotels , movie theaters and other venues starting on Friday .
“ Opening more sectors to go back into the community , including schools , we have to watch and see how we do when we enter that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downgrade the masks , ” he said .
He added that face coverings are only required if you ’ re within six feet ( 1.8 meters ) of others not from your household and exclusions apply for health reasons .
Orange County has reported 7,600 cases of the virus and 185 deaths .
The county of 3.2 million people will now be looking for a new health officer , which Kim conceded will be tough to find as business owners and residents grow weary of measures aimed at the pandemic .
“ Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 % , ” Kim said .
“ I think it will be a challenge .
”

SANTA ANA — The health officer for Southern California’s Orange County has resigned after receiving threats over her order for residents to wear face coverings when near others in public to protect against the coronavirus.
Dr. Nichole Quick resigned unexpectedly Monday from a job where she worked 80-hour weeks and faced threats at a public meeting and on social media, said Frank Kim, the county’s executive officer. He said she had been provided security.
“It’s a very stressful position,” Kim told reporters. “There have been multiple staff that have received threats and each one of those is reviewed by law enforcement. We take them very seriously.”
A message left for Quick was not immediately returned.
Quick is the seventh senior health official to resign in California since the pandemic began, and health officials have been facing unprecedented pressure, criticism and threats, said Kat DeBurgh, executive director of the Health Officers Association of California.
In addition to the California public health officials who have resigned, one was given a sheriff’s escort to provide security, DeBurgh said.
“We certainly have had angry comments at meetings before, especially around vaccines, but this level of threat, of having to have a sheriff’s escort, we haven’t seen it before,” DeBurgh said.
At a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, a resident said she would invite others to hold workout sessions outside Quick’s home while wearing masks in protest until they dropped. DeBurgh said residents also took a banner depicting Quick as a Nazi to a public meeting and held protests outside her home.
The threats against Quick had been denounced by Michelle Steel, chair of the Board of Supervisors. On Tuesday, the Orange County Medical Association said Quick’s resignation was concerning.
“We are appalled at the personal threats and willful ignorance by some members of our community that ultimately led to her resignation,” the group said in a statement. “We must continue to protect public health based on science, and not allow bullying to drive the health recommendations that can keep us safe and healthy.”
Each county has a health officer who is a doctor appointed by the board of supervisors who can issue isolation and quarantine orders. Counties also have health agencies, which may have a separate director.
Quick issued her order in late May to try to limit the spread of the virus as the county began reopening more businesses. A similar order is in place in neighboring Los Angeles County.
Days later, Orange County’s sheriff said he wouldn’t enforce the order. In recent weeks, scores of residents have attended county board meetings to demand officials lift it, while others have bombarded officials with emails to defend it.
On Tuesday, Dr. Clayton Chau, the director of the county’s health care agency who was tapped as Quick’s interim replacement, said he didn’t foresee changing the order as the community readies to open day camps, hotels, movie theaters and other venues starting on Friday.
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He added that face coverings are only required if you’re within six feet (1.8 meters) of others not from your household and exclusions apply for health reasons.
Orange County has reported 7,600 cases of the virus and 185 deaths. The county of 3.2 million people will now be looking for a new health officer, which Kim conceded will be tough to find as business owners and residents grow weary of measures aimed at the pandemic.
“Is it a hard job to recruit? 100%,” Kim said. “I think it will be a challenge.”


mercurynews--2020-06-10--Man with DUI track record sentenced to 20 years for death of Santa Cruz woman

SANTA CRUZ — A Wastonville man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for vehicular manslaughter in the death of a Santa Cruz woman last year .
Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey S. Rosell announced Tuesday that Alejandro Rocha Fernandez , 28 , was sentenced to 20 years in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated causing the death of 55-year-old Diana Crotty .
“ Fernandez ’ decision to drive while impaired exhibited a conscious disregard for human life and the court held him appropriately responsible for that choice and its tragic consequences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Byers , the prosecutor assigned to the case , in a prepared statement .
“ We ( our office ) feel that this sentence is appropriate and just , and the victim ’ s family can rest assured in knowing that justice has been served and the defendant will pay the consequences for his actions , ” added Rosell .
On June 5 , 2019 , Fernandez , who had been drinking at a downtown Santa Cruz bar and had a blood alcohol level approaching three times the legal limit , recklessly sped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victim .
The Sentinel previously reported that police responded to reports of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian and found the woman pinned under the vehicle still in the roadway .
The driver had fled .
Fernandez was subsequently located and apprehended Santa Cruz police officers .
At the time of the offense , Fernandez was on two grants of probation for separate driving while impaired ( DUI ) offenses occurring in 2016 and 2018 .
At the sentencing hearing , Crotty was remembered by her sister as a “ loving , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense of humor and was an artist .
Fernandez did not make a statement .
Fernandez will be required to serve at least 85 % of his sentence prior to become eligible for parole .

SANTA CRUZ — A Wastonville man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for vehicular manslaughter in the death of a Santa Cruz woman last year.
Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey S. Rosell announced Tuesday that Alejandro Rocha Fernandez, 28, was sentenced to 20 years in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated causing the death of 55-year-old Diana Crotty.
“Fernandez’ decision to drive while impaired exhibited a conscious disregard for human life and the court held him appropriately responsible for that choice and its tragic consequences,” said Assistant District Attorney Alex Byers, the prosecutor assigned to the case, in a prepared statement.
“We (our office) feel that this sentence is appropriate and just, and the victim’s family can rest assured in knowing that justice has been served and the defendant will pay the consequences for his actions,” added Rosell.
On June 5, 2019, Fernandez, who had been drinking at a downtown Santa Cruz bar and had a blood alcohol level approaching three times the legal limit, recklessly sped into an alleyway, striking and killing the victim.
The Sentinel previously reported that police responded to reports of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian and found the woman pinned under the vehicle still in the roadway. The driver had fled.
Fernandez was subsequently located and apprehended Santa Cruz police officers. At the time of the offense, Fernandez was on two grants of probation for separate driving while impaired (DUI) offenses occurring in 2016 and 2018.
At the sentencing hearing, Crotty was remembered by her sister as a “loving, generous” person who had a great sense of humor and was an artist. Fernandez did not make a statement.
Fernandez will be required to serve at least 85% of his sentence prior to become eligible for parole.