Trump’s mega bill winners and losers
The Trump tax and spending plan is now law. At nearly 900 pages, there is plenty to absorb – and even something for everyone, but the bottom line is that…
Why are squirrels chewing holes in San Jose garden’s irrigation lines?
DEAR JOAN: I recently found an almost ¼-inch hole in a drip irrigation line. I couldn’t figure out how it happened and my wife said it could have been a…
Special effects artist says reported human remains found in California store are actually one of his latex teddy bears – The Mercury News
A South Carolina special effects artist believes reported human remains found at a Victorville convenience store Sunday are actually one of his creations. Robert Kelly, the owner and artist behind…
Santa Clara County appoints its first female chief park ranger
A century after Marguerite Lindsley became the first female National Park Service ranger, Santa Clara County has appointed its first woman as chief park ranger to oversee operations of more…
Jane Lynch, reach beyond your boundaries
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scott Porter, 46; Matthew Fox, 59; Jackie Earle Haley, 64; Jane Lynch, 65. Happy Birthday: An open mind will help you overcome adversity and encourage…
Do I owe him a do-over of the disastrous first date?
DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently, I went on a first date with a guy I met through mutual friends, and honestly, it was a disaster. He showed up late, spent most of…
July 14, the storming of the Bastille
Today is Monday, July 14, the 195th day of 2024. There are 170 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 14, 1789, in an event symbolizing the…
Former Spinal Tap member David Kaffinetti has reportedly died
David Kaffinetti, a former member of the fictional/parody rock act Spinal Tap, reportedly died on July 11. The musician, who is known for playing the role of keyboardist Viv Savage…
San Jose police report an officer-involved shooting near Cataldi Park
Shots were fired in the area of Cataldi Park on Sunday afternoon. According to the San Jose Police Department, investigations were underway into a stabbing incident that resulted in an…
Gabe Madsen makes six first-half 3s
Madsen puts on a shooting display LAS VEGAS – Whether fading left or drifting right, it made little difference to Golden State’s Gabe Madsen when he shot a 3-pointer on…