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Splitting from Scientology, San Jose band releases first album in over 50 years

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

Geoff and Robbie Levin were living the rock ‘n’ roll dream in the late ‘60s.Their San Jose band People! was opening shows for The Doors and The Who, and had appeared on Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” while their catchy single “I Love You” climbed the charts.Yet, that dream evolved into a nightmare fueled by Scientology, the controversial church founded by L. Ron Hubbard that split the band apart and eventually drove a wedge between the two brothers that at one point seemed insurmountable.Although both brothers joined at first, Robbie left the church while Geoff remained entrenched for decades.“I didn’t think he would ever leave Scientology, which meant I would never see him again,” Robbie says of Geoff, referring to the church’s call for severing ties with those who don’t support it.“I felt the same way,” Geoff agrees. “I would never see my brother again.”Geoff eventually pried himself free from Scientology after 46 years inside the organization and reunited with his ...

Readers share questions and stories about self-driving cars: Roadshow

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

Q: As my wife was taking a video of a driverless car cruising down the street in San Francisco, I wondered about driverless cars and 2+ HOV lanes. Are these cars aware of the lane limitations?When there are no passengers, I would think that they cannot use 2+ HOV lanes. What if they only have one passenger? Do they get credit for the “driver” who is not a person, or do they need 2 passengers?Also, I recently referenced your column about school traffic during drop-off in response to a friend’s Facebook post about what a mess school drop-off had been.Rick GoldmanA: I do not know but checked with John-the-MTC-spokesman. He didn’t know, either, but presumed autonomous vehicles would be programmed not to use a 2+ HOV lane at any time. If that’s incorrect, he thought AVs would be programmed not to use a 2+ HOV lane unless they were carrying two or more passengers. A missing driver certainly shouldn’t be counted as a vehicle occupant, he said. I agree.Do...

Elderly Hayward man with dementia missing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

(BCN) -- Hayward police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 76-year-old man with dementia who was last seen Thursday afternoon. Police said Anthony Scalucci was last seen in the 500 block of Beechmont Lane in Hayward at around 2 p.m. He was wearing a long sleeve gray shirt, dark blue sweat pants, brown shoes, and a medical alert bracelet on his wrist. Car crashes into Wells Fargo Bank in Orinda Scalucci is described as a white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 300 pounds. He suffers from dementia and Parkinson's disease, and is considered at risk, police said. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call Hayward police at 510-293-7000 or call 911. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

San Jose mayor takes aim at negligent building owners

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is taking aim at property owners who have vacant buildings in the city. He says the owners aren't doing enough to keep the buildings from deteriorating. According to Mahan, urban blight such as the long vacant First Church of Christ Scientist will not go ignored. "Behind me is a symbol of negligence that will no longer be tolerated in the City of San Jose," Mahan said.The mayor says the city will be taking a proactive approach to addressing deteriorating properties by considering an increase in penalty caps from $100,000 to $500,000. He hopes it will force the owners of the church, China-based Z&L Properties, to fix up the site. "We have what should be a civic pride that's turned into a point of frankly embarrassment for our city and we're not going to stand for that any longer," Mahan said. Councilmember Omar Torres says his office has been flooded with constituents calling the site "trashbag church". Man found dead in car...

Gabriel Jesus available for Arsenal again after knee surgery

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus is available again for Arsenal after making a recovery following knee surgery and could play against Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.Jesus has missed Arsenal’s opening two games — wins over Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace — after undergoing what Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described as a “little procedure” days before the start of the season.“It was a big blow for him after the preseason that he had to have another surgery,” Arteta said Friday.“But he is looking sharp and he trained the full week really good so he’s ready go.”Eddie Nketiah has played up front in Jesus’ absence.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Yuka Saso shoots 66 to take 1st-round lead in Canada at CPKC Women’s Open

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Yuka Saso had a big second nine to shoot a 6-under 66 and take the first-round lead Thursday in the CPKC Women’s Open, while Canadian star Brooke Henderson struggled while playing in glasses for the first time on the LPGA Tour.Even par at the turn at tree-lined — and mosquito-infested — Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, Saso birdied Nos. 1-4 and 6-7, playing her second nine in 6-under 30. The 22-year-old Japanese player won the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open for her lone LPGA Tour title.“I don’t know what happened the back nine,” Saso said. “I started hitting some good second shots and having short putts for birdies, giving myself a lot of chances.”Henderson, the 2018 winner at Wascana in Regina, Saskatchewan, opened with a 75. Playing in the afternoon, she had four bogeys and a birdie.“I just wasn’t sharp today,” Henderson said. “Hopefully, just go out tomorrow morning early, get off to a quick start, make more birdies.”She has long worn worn glasses off...

Usyk weighs in lighter than Dubois for title fight. Ukrainian says his heart makes up the difference

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

WROCLAW, Poland (AP) — Defending heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk weighed in 5.6 kilograms (12.3 pounds) lighter than British challenger Daniel Dubois ahead of their title fight in Wroclaw on Saturday.The Ukrainian said his heart will make up the difference.Usyk weighed 100.2 kilograms (220.9 pounds) on Friday, roughly the same as for his last fight a year ago, when he beat Anthony Joshua in a rematch. Dubois was 105.8 kilograms. Usyk said in televised comments he may not be “heavy like Daniel” but “I have heart.”Usyk was greeted by a crowd waving Ukrainian flags at the outdoor weigh-in in Poland, which has welcomed many Ukrainians who left their country following Russia’s invasion last year. Usyk has a 20-0 professional record and Dubois is 19-1.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/sportsSource

Borja Iglesias renuncia a la selección española de fútbol masculino tras el discurso de Luis Rubiales

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

(CNN) — El jugador de fútbol masculino de España Borja Iglesias anunció que no volverá a formar parte del equipo tras el discurso de Luis Rubiales en el que afirmó que no renunciaría a su cargo como presidente de la Real Federación Española de Fútbol.“Estoy triste y defraudado”, escribió Borja en la red X, antes conocida como Twitter. “Como futbolista y como persona no me siento representado por lo ocurrido hoy en la Ciudad del Fútbol de Las Rozas. Me parece despreciable que sigan presionando y poniendo en el punto de mira a un compañero”, dijo el futbolista que actualmente juega en el Real Betis.“Ponerme la camiseta de la selección española es lo más grande que me ha pasado en mi carrera. No sé si volveré a tener la oportunidad de hacerlo, pero he tomado la decisión de no volver a la Selección hasta que las cosas cambien y este tipo de actos no queden impunes. Por un fútbol más justo, humano y decente”, añadió.Estoy triste y decepcionado.Co...

Acusan a hombre de haber irrumpido 3 veces en un mismo restaurante en DC

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

Un hombre supuestamente irrumpió tres veces en el mismo restaurante en H Street en el noreste de DC, pero fue puesto en libertad cada vez.Los tres robos en Maketto comenzaron en mayo. El más reciente fue el 13 de agosto.Kevin Brown, de 60 años, fue arrestado por cada delito y cada ocasión fue puesto en libertad (una vez después de un mes en prisión) bajo una orden de mantenerse alejado y una orden de no cometer más delitos, según registros judiciales.El estado de Brown después de su arresto el martes en el robo del 13 de agosto no está disponible.Anwar Saleem, de la organización H Street Main Street, dijo que es consciente de la frustración de los negocios asaltados repetidamente. Dijo que escuchar a los dueños de negocios y ayudarlos a mejorar la seguridad de manera que les funcione es una prioridad para él.“Tenemos un negocio que ha fracasado cinco veces, y lo que vamos a hacer es instalar un sistema de seguridad modelo allí, para que puedas entrar y ver cómo se hace”,...

Airbnb: This is the top travel destination in Colorado

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The first half of 2023 took the popular vacation rental site by storm with a 10% increase in bookings from last year. Airbnb's new set of data names the most popular summer destinations by state. But in Colorado, it's not Vail or Telluride. Airbnb named Granby as the top travel destination in Colorado, which isn't exactly a surprise because it's surrounded by the Rockies and overlooks the Continental Divide. Aug. 25-27: Things to do in Denver this weekend While Granby is known for being a winter destination because it's near ski resorts, ice skating and hot springs, plenty of people vacation in the summer for the quaint location and nearby lakes and hikes. Out of all the listings in Granby, Airbnb said these three locations made the top of the list. Most of the rentals fit entire families from eight to 16 or more people.Top listings: Rocky Mountain National Park Views with hot tubThis rustic home sits just down the street from Ski Granby Ranch and about 30 minutes...