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Other voices: Cleanup on branches 1, 2 and 3

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

Healthy skepticism of authority is a very good thing — as power should never go unchecked in a democracy. But corrosive distrust of government of, by and for the people is a very bad thing — because pervasive cynicism, the reflexive belief that those we elect and the public servants beneath them have ulterior motives, leads to disengagement and division and drift. We therefore commend, with caveats, two legislative pushes in Washington to ensure that federal officials do more to earn the trust we put in them.The first is by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, whose bill on Supreme Court ethics last week won the assent of a slim majority of the Judiciary Committee.Every member of the federal judiciary has to follow a code of conduct — with the exception of the nine men and women who sit on the highest bench in the land. That’s akin to referees calling fouls on every basketball player except those who make the All-Star team.In the wake of revelations that Justices Clarenc...

Working Strategies: The up-sides to interim work

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

Amy LindgrenTemporary jobs, contract assignments, seasonal employment, gig work — how many ways can we say “short-term” when it comes to work? For some people, these kinds of opportunities are the perfect fit, but for others the prospect of non-permanent employment is a let-down.If you’re looking for a full-time, “forever” job, taking something interim can feel like a capitulation. It’s just disappointing to be working at something that’s intended to end, especially when it means you’ll be job searching again soon.That’s one reason job seekers turn down these in-between opportunities, even when they need money. Another reason is the fear of being locked in when a better opportunity comes along. In that scenario, the worker worries they’ll feel obligated to the first job and unable to accept the permanent position they’ve been seeking.That’s understandable, but not exactly logical. These jobs are meant to end and they are generally filled by individuals heading to something big...

EU-Bangladesh partnership is gaining positive momentum

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Joseph Borrell Fontelles has written that the EU-Bangladesh partnership is gaining positive momentum. Note that, on June 12, six members of the European Parliament submitted a letter to the Vice-President of the European Commission, Joseph Borrell, expressing concern about the twelfth election, human rights and the political situation in Bangladesh. The mentioned letter was written by MEPs of the European Parliament Ivan Stefanek (Slovak Republic), Michaela Sojdrova (Czech Republic), Andrey Kovatchev (EPP, Bulgaria), Karen Melchior (Denmark), Javier Nart (Spain) and Heidi Hautala (Finland).321 expatriates from different countries living in Europe, including scientists, teachers, researchers, journalists, businessmen, employees and various professions, have expressed concern about the letter on behalf of "Bangladesh Civil Society in Europe". They said ...

Southern California player wins $1 million as Mega Millions rises to 4th-largest jackpot in game’s history 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

Although no one in the United States walked away with the grand prize, five people – including one in SoCal – were able to walk away with a serious amount of cash. Friday’s winning numbers – 5, 10, 28, 52, 63 and a Mega Ball 18 – went unmatched for the 29th straight drawing, but several people around the country won the second-tier $1 million prize, including one each in California, Arizona and New York, as well as two winners in Pennsylvania. The California player who matched five numbers and just missed the Mega Ball purchased their ticket at a Ralphs Grocery store in Van Nuys, the California Lottery tweeted.One of the Pennsylvania winners had also purchased the Megaplier option, which made their ticket worth $5 million. According to the Mega Millions website, the last jackpot-winning ticket was drawn in Syracuse, New York on April 18. That winner received $20 million, with the cash option being $10.5 million.  Powerball Jackpot winner: The steps the state wi...

Riot breaks out at juvenile detention hall in Downey 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

A riot that broke out at a juvenile hall in Downey led to the injury of staff members and at least one person escaping. According to a statement from the Los Angeles County Probation Department, the “major disturbance” occurred at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall around 8 p.m. Friday night. "[During the riot] youth assaulted staff, and one youth was able to exit the secure perimeter of the facility,” the L.A. County Probation Department said. “[They were] immediately apprehended by Probation Special Enforcement Operations officers. All youth are accounted for.” 2 men hospitalized after being shot in South L.A. Nearby residents were told to stay away from the facility and lock their windows and doors during the chaos. No one was seriously injured, officials said. What caused the riot is still under investigation. 

Three men shot in Oakland

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

OAKLAND — Three men were shot — two during a drive-by attack and the other in a road rage incident — in just over an hour Friday night in different areas of the city, authorities said.The drive-by shooting happened about  9:20 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of 83rd Avenue in East Oakland.A 30-year-old man and a 46-year-old man were outside working on a truck when a dark SUV drove by and someone inside the vehicle began shooting at them, authorities said.Both men were wounded at least once.  The 30-year-old man was in critical condition at a hospital and the younger man in stable condition, police said.Some residences in the area were hit by gunfire but no other injuries were reported.The SUV drove away before police got to to the scene.Police are trying to determine a motive for the shooting.The road-rage related shooting happened about 8:06 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of 18th Street in West Oakland.Initial reports were that two vehicles were involved in some kind ...

New sculpture adds to history of Japantown’s Heinlenville Park

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

There’s a new landmark in San Jose’s Japantown neighborhood in the form of an 18-foot-high stainless steel sculpture called “Sheltering Wing.” The gleaming metal artwork was installed July 21 at Heinlenville Park, which is still under construction.Artist Roger White Stoller of Stoller Studio in Portola Valley said the piece is about Asian positivity and is also a nod to John Heinlen, the businessman who leased property to Chinese immigrants who were burned out of the previous Chinatown in downtown San Jose in the 1880s. Heinlenville, which was on the site of today’s Japantown, was a hub of Chinese cultural activities in the city for the next five decades, centered around the Ng Shing Gung temple.Stoller consulted with historian Connie Young Yu, San Jose Taiko co-founder PJ Hirabayashi and others from the city’s Asian community about what imagery should be contained in the metal-lace artwork. “Sheltering Wing” was completed a couple of ...

Suspected wrong-way, DUI driver dies in crash on I-280 in Los Altos Hills

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

(BCN/KRON) -- A wrong-way driver is suspected of driving under the influence and causing a crash that left two people dead in Los Altos Hills early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol confirmed to KRON4. Around 1 a.m., a driver in a Honda Civic was heading in the wrong direction on southbound Interstate 280 near the El Monte Road off ramp when they collided head on with a Toyota Avalon. There were two people inside of the Honda, and they both suffered fatal injuries and were declared dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the Toyota suffered major injuries in the crash. Both occupants in the Toyota are in their 40s and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The roadway was cleared and reopened just before 6 a.m., CHP said.

Jamaica 1, Panama 0

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

Jamaica01—1Panama00—0First Half_None.Second Half_1, Jamaica, Swaby, (Carter), 56th minute.Goalies_Jamaica, Rebecca Spencer, Sydney Schneider, Liya Brooks; Panama, Yenith Bailey, Sasha Fabregas, Farissa Cordoba.Yellow Cards_Cedeno, Panama, 13th; Salazar, Panama, 18th; Blackwood, Jamaica, 31st.Referee_Kateryna Monzul. Assistant Referees_Maryna Striletska, Paulina Baranowska, Juan Martinez Munuera. 4th Official_Akhona Zennith Makalima.___Source

Boutier takes 4-shot lead into final round of Évian Championship

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Céline Boutier carded a 4-under 67 in the third round of the Évian Championship on Saturday to increase her lead to four shots going into the final day.The 29-year-old Boutier aims to become the first Frenchwoman to win the tournament, which became a major in 2013.“I didn’t start that good to be honest. I missed the first three greens but got a good break on 2 and was able to chip in. Then I just had really good chances on the two par-fives, seven and nine, and was able to take advantage of that,” said Boutier, who had a bogey on the 12th hole in a round of five birdies.“I was just trying to focus on making, hitting a good shot, and if I happen to have a birdie opportunity, I hit a solid putt. It was definitely positive and felt pretty good to start very good on the front.”Boutier’s closest challenger is Japan’s Nasa Hataoka, who posted a 68 on Saturday after rounds of 70 and 67.“Hopefully I will get more birdies tomorrow. It was good iron ...