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Steph Curry joining Davidson as assistant general manager Curry is the first active athlete to take an administrative role for an NCAA team Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) smiles in reaction to an audience member’s compliment during the first quarter of the NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) Steph Curry is adding assistant general manager to his resume. Originally Published: March 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM PDT

San Jose soccer venue aims to add concerts in push to broaden events More than a dozen concerts a year are being eyed (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) PayPal Park, as seen in October 2023. The Earthquakes soccer club is proposing a plan that would enable PayPal Park to host 15 concerts a year. Originally Published: March 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM PDT

San Francisco homicide: Man shot in Bernal Heights A man was fatally shot Friday morning in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood, the police said. The shooting was reported shortly before 7 a.m. March 7 in the 900 block of Ellsworth Street, in the Alemany Apartments complex. Officers found a man with gunshot wounds, police said; he was pronounced dead at the scene. No information on a suspect was released.

DEAR JOAN: A loved one has an active adult cat, and she allows him to jump up and walk all over the kitchen counters and dining table. She insists the cat is not “dirty” because he cleans himself thoroughly. I say that cat litter and traces of urine and feces from the litter box remain on the cat’s paws, which then get transferred to cooking and eating surfaces. As things are, I am most uncomfortable eating at her house now. My question is, are cats that clean and should they be allowed and encouraged on kitchen counters and dining tables? — L., Cupertino DEAR L.: Cats themselves are very clean animals, spending the majority of their time self-grooming. But that doesn’t mean they are antiseptic and sterile. All living creatures carry around with them an assortment of bacteria. If we stopped to think about it, we’d probably wrap ourselves in plastic wrap and avoid allowing anything or anyone to come in contact with our bare skin. But not all bacteria is bad or harmful. Cat mouths are cleaner, generally, than those of humans and dogs. We have

A Yucaipa man compounded his problems on Thursday, March 6, when he injured himself while trying to destroy a hard drive containing illegal images of children as Redlands police closed in to arrest him, the Redlands Police Department said. Police showed up at the 26-year-old man’s trailer in a mobile home park in the 13000 block of 5th Street in Yucaipa around 12:30 p.m. to serve a search warrant. Seeing this, the man drilled through a hard drive but injured his fingers doing so, a police news release said. He was arrested but declined treatment for his injuries. Detectives had recovered more than 100 files of images of child sexual abuse from the electronic devices they seized as of Friday, the release said. The man was booked into West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on suspicion of possession of obscene matter, distributing obscene matter and destroying evidence, according to the San Bernardino County jail log. He has a March 10 court date. Police ask anyone with information about this case or incidents of child sexual abuse to call Detective Dale Peters at 909-798-7659. The

“I just made the news. Can’t really say what I did.” That note was written on April 15, 2023 by Jamal Jackson, who is accused of killing two people and trying to kill two others as he saw men painting over his gang graffiti, a prosecutor told the jury in opening statements at Jackson’s trial on Friday, March 7. One of the men killed was hired to paint over the tag for $100. Jackson, 26, of Panorama City, is charged with murder and attempted murder in shootings by the wall of an ice cream shop in Northridge, where he painted the graffiti.  “He intended to kill these targets and then he boasted about it,” said Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Nicholas Kang. In his opening statement, Jackson’s defense lawyer said his client did not intend to kill the men he shot. He mistook them for rival gang members, Ilya Alekseyeff, the attorney, said. He is contesting the attempted murder and first-degree murder charges. What Jackson has admitted to would be second-degree murder, Alekseyeff said on Saturday, and he said lesser charges than attempted murder

Which Sun Joe lawn mower is best? Lawn mowers play a significant role in landscaping and choosing the right one can be challenging. Sun Joe is a well-known brand that produces a variety of lawn mowers. Whether you want a manual, electric or battery-powered mower, Sun Joe has what you need. What to know before you buy a Sun Joe lawn mower Sun Joe Lawn Mower style Corded-electric mower: These are often among the most affordable Sun Joe lawn mowers and are relatively powerful. The power ranges from 6.5 to 13.5 amps, but they may have trouble mowing dense lawns. The cord’s length can be a hassle, and you can run over it if you aren’t careful. Cordless mower: These are usually more expensive than corded models, but you don’t have to worry about a cord getting in the way. They’re often less powerful than corded mowers but more powerful than manual ones. The battery can last anywhere from 25 to 45 minutes. Manual mower: These require no power source and are surprisingly efficient. Manual mowers are usually the most affordable and compact. Still, they typically require more

Which robotic vacuum is best? Robotic vacuums are designed to clean a space as thoroughly as possible. Once you activate a robotic vacuum, it starts cleaning instantly. After the robotic vacuum is done, it returns to its charging station. Our top pick, eufy L60 Robot Vacuum, includes smart features and is user-friendly. What to know before you buy a robotic vacuum Floor type Robotic vacuums generally perform great on all types of surfaces. If you have linoleum or tile floors, however, tiny surface gaps sometimes interrupt a robotic vacuum while it’s cleaning. Meanwhile, low-end robotic vacuums rarely work on low-pile carpet. Some may also struggle going from hardwood floor to high-pile carpet. Home or office layout Sometimes, large lips between rooms help hide seams between two types of surfaces, but they may also cause a robotic vacuum to stop working. To manage this issue, purchase a robotic vacuum that can seamlessly move from one room to the next, regardless of surface or bumps. Battery life Top-of-the-line robotic vacuums may clean up to two hours on a single charge. A large battery usually indicates a robotic vacuum can clean a

TODAY’S WORD — SCIOLIST (SCIOLIST: SYE-oh-list: One who exhibits a superficial show of learning.) Average mark 14 words Time limit 20 minutes Can you find 20 or more words in SCIOLIST? The list will be published tomorrow. SATURDAY’S WORD — VENTRAL: vale valet vane varlet veal venal vent vernal earl earn elan nave navel near neat tale tare tarn tavern teal tear tern travel rale rant rate rave ravel raven real renal rent rental alert alter ante antler antre aver avert lane late laten later lave lean learn lent To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last! RULES OF THE GAME: 1. Words must be of four or more letters. 2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed. 3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible. 4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Wilde, 41; Carrie Underwood, 42; Jon Hamm, 54; Sharon Stone, 67. Happy Birthday: Take precautions this year. Plan, organize and refrain from making promises you’ll regret. Use your energy wisely and put your needs first, and it will change how you feel about yourself and your perspective regarding how much you can do for others once you have taken care of yourself. Your objective is to gain respect and master the art of self-love and giving back. Trust your judgment, and you will flourish. Your numbers are 6, 14, 20, 27, 36, 41, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): A passionate approach to life, love and the pastimes that bring you joy will help your disposition and encourage friendships with people who share your beliefs and interests. Refuse to let trivial matters infiltrate your mood and ruin your day. Step away from controversy and toward what makes you smile. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put more thought and action into home improvements, and make your life easier. Stop waiting for others and procrastinating. Refuse to let time pass you

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was hospitalized for 17 days due to complications from a cancer-related surgery. During that time, my sister drove 80 miles a day to see me. She was very kind and patient. I have recovered, and I now live in an assisted-living facility. My sister has become overbearing: lecturing me on what I eat, how I keep my room, how I take care of my diabetes, on and on. I’ve told her that it makes me feel bad, but nothing has changed. Finally, I told her that my only problem was her picking on me. I have to see her because she brings my medications; otherwise, I would go no-contact. Any advice on how to handle this would be greatly appreciated. GENTLE READER: You do know, don’t you, that your sister is consumed with worry about you and is frantic to help? Not that her nagging helps. Miss Manners understands how exasperating it is. But to expel your sister from your life would be a cruel response to her concern for you, and the useful services she renders you. Asking frankly that

DEAR ABBY: I have a 7-year-old great-granddaughter, “Emma.” She’s beautiful, smart, happy and just wonderful. Her dad (my grandson) and her mother are no longer together; they share custody. My grandson has since gotten together with Baby Mama No. 2 and has two other children with her. Emma’s life has not been the easiest because of the fighting and disagreements. Her mother is also with another man and has other children. Her mom’s boyfriend is not nice to Emma. My grandson is trying to get full custody of her. Emma is bright and intelligent. I would like to talk to her about independence and not depending on any man to support her. I know at 7 she’s still too young to understand. What is a good age to teach her independence and how to provide for herself, and rather than “need” a man, it’s healthier to be with someone without depending on him? — HER GEE-GEE IN COLORADO DEAR GEE-GEE: This is not a one-time lesson you are trying to convey. It’s a lifelong process. The first thing you should do is become a role

Today is Monday, March 10, the 69th day of 2025. There are 296 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 10, 2019, a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people on board. Also on this date: In 1496, Christopher Columbus concluded his second visit to the Western Hemisphere as he left Hispaniola for Spain. In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln assigned Ulysses S. Grant, who had just received his commission as lieutenant-general, to the command of the Armies of the United States. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell’s assistant, Thomas Watson, heard Bell say over his experimental telephone: “Mr. Watson — come here — I want to see you” from the next room of Bell’s Boston laboratory; they were the first words ever conveyed by telephone. In 1913, abolitionist and Underground Railroad “conductor” Harriet Tubman died of pneumonia in Auburn, New York. In 1959, thousands of Tibetans rebelled against occupying Chinese forces, surrounding the Dalai Lama’s palace to protect him from potential harm. Fierce fighting between Tibetans and

Yosemite is included in an updated winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:47 p.m. The watch is valid from Tuesday 11 p.m. until Thursday, Mar. 13 at 11 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA said, “Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 4000 feet and up to 4 feet on the highest elevations. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.” “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage,” according to the NWS. “Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.” The full list of affected locations includes: Yosemite Yosemite Valley Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra South End of the Lower Sierra San Joaquin River Canyon Upper San Joaquin River Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge Kings Canyon NP Grant Grove area Sequoia NP South End of the Upper Sierra Where to find winter weather shelters in your county: Winter weather shelters in Santa Clara County: San Jose operates the Overnight Warming Location program. Winter weather shelters in Alameda

TORONTO (AP) — Former central banker Mark Carney to become Canada’s next prime minister after governing Liberals elect him party leader. Originally Published: March 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM PDT

By Lindsey Bahr | Associated Press “Parasite” filmmaker Bong Joon Ho’s original science fiction film “Mickey 17” opened in first place on the North American box office charts. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Robert Pattinson-led film earned $19.1 million in its first weekend in theaters, which was enough to dethrone “Captain America: Brave New World” after a three-week reign. Overseas, “Mickey 17” has already made $34.2 million, bringing its worldwide total to $53.3 million. But profitability for the film is a long way off: It cost a reported $118 million to produce, which does not account for millions spent on marketing and promotion. A week following the Oscars, where “Anora” filmmaker Sean Baker made an impassioned speech about the importance of the theatrical experience – for filmmakers to keep making movies for the big screens, for distributors to focus on theatrical releases and for audiences to keep going – “Mickey 17” is perhaps the perfect representation of this moment in the business, or at least an interesting case study. It’s an original film from an Oscar-winning director led by a big star that was

PARIS (AP) — Large, dramatic stone arches bathed the space in a dazzling ultramarine, casting an almost ethereal glow over the Akris runway. This deep hue seeped into the fall collection itself, emerging as a leitmotif throughout Sunday’s Paris Fashion Week presentation — most strikingly on a nipped-waist gown with sculptural cutouts at the legs. The grandeur of the arches echoed in the collection’s softly structured silhouettes. A standout was a sleek leather jacket, its precise tailoring emphasized by a row of neat buttons and four meticulously cut pockets. The interplay of concealment and revelation was another defining theme — split-like dresses offered glimpses of movement, while fully enveloped looks leaned into mystery. One striking ensemble in deep blue built depth through layers upon layers of fabric, culminating in a sweeping coat and a scarf that completely wrapped around the model’s head. Akris is synonymous with clean lines, precise tailoring and quiet luxury. But beneath this restraint, intricate craftsmanship abounded — architectural layering, hidden details and delicate embroidery elevated the collection’s simplicity into something profoundly sophisticated. Ethereal caftans and flou-like draping contrasted with sharp, structured

The Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties and the Mammoth Mountain Area are included in a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 12:53 p.m. The watch is valid from Tuesday 11 p.m. until Thursday, Mar. 13 at 11 p.m. The NWS Reno NV adds to be ready for, “Snow accumulations up to 2 inches to 3 feet near the Sierra crest with up to 12 to 18 inches in the Sierra communities. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.” “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday and Thursday commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines as well as blowing snow that could cause near whiteout conditions,” the NWS said. “Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.” Where to find winter weather shelters in your county: Winter weather shelters in Santa Clara County: San Jose operates the Overnight Warming Location program. Winter weather shelters in Alameda County: List of winter shelters operated in Alameda County, from Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless. Winter weather

Yosemite is included in a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 12:52 p.m. The watch is valid from Tuesday 11 p.m. until Thursday, Mar. 13 at 11 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA said, “Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 4000 feet and up to 4 feet on the highest elevations. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.” “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage,” according to the NWS. “Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.” The full list of affected locations includes: Yosemite Yosemite Valley Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra South End of the Lower Sierra San Joaquin River Canyon Upper San Joaquin River Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge Kings Canyon NP Grant Grove area Sequoia NP South End of the Upper Sierra Where to find winter weather shelters in your county: Winter weather shelters in Santa Clara County: San Jose operates the Overnight Warming Location program. Winter weather shelters in Alameda County:

By Stephen McGrath and Vadim Ghirda | Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s electoral body on Sunday rejected Calin Georgescu’s candidacy in a presidential election redo, after the far-right populist won the first round of last year’s race before a top court annulled the election. The 62-year-old Georgescu filed his candidacy on Friday in the capital, Bucharest. The Central Election Bureau, also known by its Romanian acronym BEC, had 48 hours to register or reject it. It wasn’t immediately clear on what grounds his candidacy was rejected, but the BEC said that a full text of its decision would later be published on its website. The decision can be appealed at the Constitutional Court within 24 hours. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside BEC’s headquarters to express anger over its decision, with many waving Romanian flags and chanting: “The last resort is another revolution!” Georgescu reacted to the decision on Sunday by calling it “a direct blow to the heart of democracy worldwide!” “I have one message left! If democracy in Romania falls, the entire democratic world will fall! This is just the beginning. It’s that

What is a Sequoia? A Sequoia is a full size SUV built in the San Antonio, Texas assembly plant and sold in North America by Toyota. The 1794 Edition is a luxury trim model of the 2025 Sequoia. It’s inspired by the state of Texas, where the Sequoia is assembled, and pays homage to the heritage of the area. The JLC cattle ranch was established in 1794, stretching over 2,000 acres on a flat barren plain, some 15 miles south of downtown San Antonio. Toyota’s sixth North American assembly plant opened on that same hallowed ground in 2006, where they build trucks and SUV’s there today. The 2025 Sequoia is available in 6 trim levels: the SR5, Limited, Platinum, the new for 2025 model year 1794 Edition, the TRD Pro and the top of the line Capstone Edition. The SR5 and Limited can be had in either rear wheel drive (RWD), or four wheel drive (4WD), while the Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro and the Capstone are 4WD only. This week, Toyota sent me a 2025 Sequoia to test drive and review. The base window