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Newsom provides welfare to the wealthy, skimps on anti-homelessness programs
This week Gov. Gavin Newsom promised $750 million to a few already wealthy entertainment producers and $827 million to cities and counties helping homeless people gain shelter.
Word Game: Oct. 29, 2024
TODAYS WORD TACTILE TACTILE: TAK-tile: Perceptible by touch. Average mark 19 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 24 or more words in TACTILE? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAYS WORD SNIPER: sine sire siren snip snipe spin spine spire pier pine pries rein resin rinse ripe ripen rise risen To []
Bridge: Oct. 29, 2024
Your honor, the District Attorney stated, we will prove that South committed a felony: He lost a cold vulnerable game. Proceed, the judge instructed, and the court kibitzed the evidence. South played at four hearts after East opened one spade, the DA began, West led the ten of spades, and East overtook with the jack, []
Horoscopes Oct. 29, 2024: Winona Ryder, opportunity comes to those willing to go the distance
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Foster, 44; Gabrielle Union, 52; Winona Ryder, 53; Richard Dreyfuss, 77. Happy Birthday: Tune in to what makes you happy and head in that direction. Take responsibility for your peace of mind and your ability to use your skills efficiently to meet your needs. Customize your spending and expectations, []
Asking Eric: I can’t believe they waited a day to check on us after the hurricane
How did I raise such uncaring children?
Harriette Cole: Oh, your boat dock? Yeah, our kid broke that.
Our houseguests didn't bother to inform us of the damage.
Miss Manners: My neighbor denies Halloween candy to those she deems outsiders
She says they're moochers, and she wants to see proof of address.
Dear Abby: I was flabbergasted when the guests tore apart the centerpieces
Their juvenile antics created more work for us.
Today in History: October 29, Houston Texans take a knee
All but 10 members of the Houston Texans took a knee during the national anthem, reacting to a remark from team owner Bob McNair to other NFL owners that “we can’t have the inmates running the prison.”
Why Newsom wants California taxpayers to spend millions more subsidizing Hollywood
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the next state budget to more than double a tax credit for the entertainment industry, despite its overstated value to California's economy.
Lakers fall to Suns for 1st loss of season
The Lakers take a seven-point advantage into the fourth quarter but can’t hold off Devin Booker (33 points) and Kevin Durant (30) in a 109-105 defeat in Phoenix. Anthony Davis has 29 points for the Lakers (3-1).
Alexander: Dodgers are now one victory away from a World Series parade
On the cusp of their first full-season championship since 1988, who had starting pitching as a deciding factor on their postseason bingo card?
San Jose: Eight arrested in connection with violent crimes
Authorities say the suspects targeted rival gang members and West San Jose residents.
$42 million buyout program announced for Rancho Palos Verdes landslide area
Rancho Palos Verdes officials announced the program at a special town hall meeting Monday evening, with FEMA and Cal OES representatives on hand.
Freeman homers again, Dodgers top Yankees to move 1 win from World Series title
Freeman’s two-run homer in the first inning is his third in as many games and Walker Buehler throws five scoreless innings, sending the Dodgers on their way to a 4-2 win.
Freddie Freeman homers again, Dodgers stifle Yankees for 3-0 World Series lead
Freeman’s two-run homer in the first inning is his third in as many games and Walker Buehler throws five scoreless innings, sending the Dodgers on their way to a 4-2 win. They will go for a sweep in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Yankees on verge of being swept in World Series for 4th time
Aaron Judge again looked lost at the plate, starting pitching faltered for the second straight game and the Yankees dropped into a 3-0 Series deficit with a 4-2 loss to the Dodgers.