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Dan Walters CalMatters Ten days ago, Congressmember Eric Swalwell was getting very close to becoming the Democratic candidate for governor of California. But then he imploded amidst sensational accusations of sexual harassment and assault. Within hours of the revelations, Swalwell abandoned his campaign and then resigned from Congress and...
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Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Tom Steyer, the billionaire environmental activist and self-styled progressive candidate for governor, is on track to run the most expensive gubernatorial campaign in state history, having already spent more than $132 million. He’s saturated the Internet and TV as special interest groups ramp up advertising of...
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If you saw the history lesson on the meaning behind Cinco de Mayo on page 4, you now know why Mexico celebrates the Battle of Puebla, an inspirational victory in the fight for their independence. If you’d like to celebrate as well, there’s nothing like some festive drinks and...
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High blood pressure poses significant health risks for people of all ages, but there are effective ways to both prevent and manage this “silent killer” by working with a health care professional to make lifestyle changes. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is when the force of blood...
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Kirby Farah The Conversation Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo doesn’t mark Mexican Independence, which is celebrated on Sept. 16. Instead, it’s meant to commemorate the Battle of Puebla, which was fought between the Mexican and French armies in 1862. In Mexico’s long and storied history, the Battle...
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Lamentablemente Washington volvió a vivir una escena que creíamos reservada a los libros de historia: disparos, caos y un presidente y miembros de su gente evacuados a toda prisa. El incidente ocurrido en el hotel Hilton de la capital, durante la tradicional cena de corresponsales de prensa de la...
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Arturo Hilario El Observador Even if you’ve never seen Les Misérables it is easiest described as one of the most celebrated and popular musicals in history. The story of the often referred to “Les Mis” is one that celebrates the human spirit and is filled with broken dreams, unrequited...
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Clipper START es un programa de descuento que hace más asequible el transporte público del Área de la Bahía en todas las agencias. 50 % de descuento en las tarifas de autobús, BART, tren y ferry están disponibles para los residentes elegibles del Área de la Bahía de entre...
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“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” Napoleon Bonaparte’s maxim may well have been in the minds of policymakers in Moscow and Beijing these past weeks, as the U.S. war in Iran dragged on. And now that a 14-day ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is in effect...