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OAKLAND — The first three days of trial for two ex-Antioch cops have been a roller coast, full of drama and emotional witness testimony, and culminating with the trial’s abrupt end for one of the defendants. On Wednesday morning, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White declared a mistrial in the case of Devon Wenger, a former Antioch policeman charged with conspiracy to violate the rights of Antioch citizens and one count related to allegedly using excessive force. The trial will continue for Wenger’s co-defendant, Morteza Amiri, who faces charges of conspiracy and illegal use of his police dog on various people. The mistrial means that the prosecution against Wenger will proceed separately, at a to-be-determined date. Wenger also faces unresolved steroid distribution charges, tentatively set for trial in April. White’s decision followed a lengthy closed proceeding, in which everyone except for attorneys and the defendants were locked out of the courtroom. But a series of back-and-forth court filings between White and the Los Angeles-based law firm representing Wenger may offer some insight into this trials untimely end. Repeatedly on Tuesday, Wenger’s attorney, Nicole Lopes, complained that

Which window squeegees are best? Windows collect a ton of visible dirt and debris, but window squeegees can help you cut through the dirt. Window squeegees are wonderful glass-cleaning devices that include a flat and smooth blade composed of rubber. These window squeegees are fairly effective since they push the dirt from the surface of the window. The Sorbo Squeegee Set is a superior window squeegee if you’re looking for a top product. What to know before you buy a window squeegee Types of window squeegee blades Most window squeegees feature a rubber blade that traps and pushes the dirt and water off of the window to achieve a clean window surface. Many blades are composed of soft rubber, but some come with hard rubber blades, which work better in hot climates. Some window squeegee blades are made of silicone, which works well in hot weather. Desired window squeegee channel length The channel of the window squeegee is the part that holds the blade in place. The channel is typically composed of metal. Channels come in a number of different lengths, but you should choose

President Donald Trump’s standoff with the Associated Press over its refusal to abide by his executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico isn’t a benign dust-up between a global media institution and a stubborn president. It’s a deliberate and carefully targeted strategy of media intimidation. When the AP announced that its stylebook would continue recommending using the “Gulf of Mexico” instead of “Gulf of America” because it is an international body of water and Trump’s order carries authority only in the US, the organization essentially formalized its disagreement with Trump. He couldn’t handle that, so earlier this month he barred AP reporters from White House events. The AP sued. It’s easy to shrug this off as just another annoying Trump preoccupation. But it is part of a larger pattern — one that includes booting NBC, NPR, Politico and the New York Times from their offices in the Pentagon and forbidding State Department employees from subscribing to media outlets including the Economist, Bloomberg News and Reuters. Here’s why this should matter to the general public. The American system of government has always relied on the consent of the governed, and

The first of two waves of rain was expected to arrive in the Bay Area early Wednesday, March 5. The updating radar map above shows current areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange. Rain is likely to be heaviest on the Peninsula and in the South Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains, the National Weather Service said. After a break Wednesday afternoon, the second system is expected to arrive in the early hours of Thursday. In the Lake Tahoe area, a winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday to 10 p.m. Thursday, with 6 to 12 inches of snow forecast above 7,000 feet elevation. Yosemite is under a winter storm warning Wednesday through 1 p.m. Thursday, with up to 14 inches of snow forecast, the weather service said. Originally Published: March 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM PST

The Greater Lake Tahoe Area and the Mammoth Mountain Area are under a winter weather advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:22 a.m. The advisory is in effect until Monday, Mar. 3 at 4 p.m. The NWS Reno NV states to prepare for, “Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches along the Sierra Crest. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.” “Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Sunday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches,” according to the NWS. “Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.” Staying safe on winter roads: Winter driving tips from the NWS Winter’s icy grip often turns roads treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and more than 480,000 injuries each year. When you find yourself on snowy or freezing rain-slicked roads, your top priority should be safety. Slow down and exercise caution. In temperatures near freezing, it’s prudent to assume icy patches

What is a Crown? The Crown is a midsize sedan built in Aichi, Japan and sold world wide by Toyota. The Signia model is the SUV edition of the Crown sedan. The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited is the top tier trim, with 4 doors, 2 rows of seats, and can carry 5 passengers, with the ability to tow up to 2,700 lbs. The Toyota Crown Signia Limited has the extra space and power to take more of your life on the road with you. The Crown Signia is lower, longer, and wider than the Toyota RAV4. If one were to separate SUVs from station wagons based on interior volume, height, ground clearance, and overall shape and proportions, the Crown Signia would appear to be more station wagon than SUV, and that’s a good thing, as I like roomy crossover station wagons. The Toyota Crown Signia creates a driving experience that’s second to none. A variety of climate controls takes the cabin to the next level, maximizing comfort with a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats. As the highest

Daniel J. Olson (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Daniel J. Olson, Purdue University (THE CONVERSATION) English should be the official language of the United States, says a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump on March 1, 2025. The move follows the Trump administration’s termination of the Spanish-language version of the White House website and its Spanish-language account on X, formerly Twitter. Both were abruptly shut down within hours of Trump’s second presidential inauguration. Visitors to whitehouse.gov/espanol were met with “page not found” and a “GO HOME” button that sent the user to the English-language page. This button was later updated to read, “GO TO HOME PAGE.” In halting its Spanish-language communications, the White House is ignoring the demographic reality of the U.S. and rejecting a long-standing tradition in American government of making key civic information accessible to the public. These changes, while mostly symbolic, signal the Trump administration’s unwelcoming stance toward Spanish specifically and multilingualism in general. US is a Spanish-speaking country “This is a country where we speak English, not Spanish.,”

Live map: See where it’s raining in the Bay Area The showers that arrived in the Bay Area late Saturday are expected to linger into Sunday morning, and there might even be thunder and lightning. The updating radar map above shows current areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange. In the Lake Tahoe area, a winter weather advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, March 3, with the National Weather Service predicting 5 to 10 inches of snow at Donner Summit and other sites on the Sierra crest. Originally Published: March 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM PST

TODAY’S WORD — INDUSTRIOUS (INDUSTRIOUS: in-DUS-tree-us: Constantly active or occupied.) Average mark 49 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 66 or more words in INDUSTRIOUS? TODAY’S WORD — INDUSTRIOUS idiot insist into intro iris iron ironist nitid nitrous nodus noir nori nudist dint dirt donut dour droit dross dust udon undo unit unto sinuous sinus situs snit snort snout sort sound sour stir stud studio studious stun suds suit suitor surd tonus torn toss tour trio trod truss turn rind riot rosin roti rotund round roust rout ruin ruinous runt rust onus ours oust outrun 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

Dear Eric: One of my best friends is a woman who is now married to my boyfriend’s brother. I introduced them, and they married last fall after knowing each other for about six months. My friend often confides in me about what’s happening in the marriage. She is sensitive about her husband’s relationship with his ex-wife and told him that he should communicate with the ex-wife only about their daughter. He recently had a medical emergency and had to let the ex-wife know he’d be late in picking up the daughter (they have shared custody). He texted the ex-wife without showing my friend the message, and then, my friend said, “His phone blew up.” He’d said he was in urgent care as a result of having a centipede bite, and the ex-wife became concerned and asked questions. My friend says he could have simply said he’d be late, and she asked me if I thought he was undermining her by talking about himself and not the daughter. I said no, and she looked surprised and hurt. I can’t help but feel my friend is trying

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County were placed under an updated high surf advisory by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 8:35 a.m. The advisory is valid from 9 a.m. until Monday, Mar. 3 at 9 p.m. The NWS San Francisco CA says to be ready for, “A long period westerly swell will result in an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents with breaking waves up to 20 feet.” “Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion,” the NWS said. “Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.” Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans. Our data comes from publicly available information. You can report errors to content@bayareanewsgroup.com

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are included in an updated beach hazards statement issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 8:35 a.m. The statement is in effect until 9 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA states to expect, “A long period westerly swell will result in an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents with breaking waves up to 20 feet.” “Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion,” the NWS said. “Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.” Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans. Our data comes from publicly available information. You can report errors to content@bayareanewsgroup.com

On Saturday at 8:35 a.m. an updated beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Monday, Mar. 3 at 9 p.m. for Northern Monterey Bay. The NWS San Francisco CA states to prepare for, “A long period westerly swell will result in an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents with breaking waves of 12 to 14 feet.” “Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other debris,” the NWS said. “Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.” Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans. Our data comes from publicly available information. You can report errors to content@bayareanewsgroup.com

Yosemite was placed under an updated winter weather advisory by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:31 a.m. The advisory is in effect until Monday, Mar. 3 at 10 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA says to be ready for, “Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches above 4500 feet. Totals up to 14 inches at the higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.” “Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Visibility will be near zero.The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage,” according to the NWS. “Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.” The full list of affected

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 31; Kesha, 38; Lupita Nyong’o, 42; Ron Howard, 71. Happy Birthday: Tune into your heart and ask yourself what you want and need to do to harness the joy you deserve. It’s time to get out and look for adventures that help you explore new ways to use your skills. Raise the bar and pour your energy into something that matters to you, and you’ll find the path to happiness. Finding balance will lead to peace of mind. Your numbers are 3, 11, 18, 23, 27, 33, 41. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put more oomph in each step and make things happen. Rearrange your surroundings, relationships and how you present yourself and raise awareness, and you will bring about positive change. Manufacture your opportunities; it’s up to you to make things happen. A passionate attitude will bring the results you desire. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stay close to what makes you feel at home, comfortable in your skin and happy to be a part of, and it will help you make better choices. Refuse to let

TODAY’S WORD — CIRCUMLUNAR (CIRCUMLUNAR: sir-kum-LOO-ner: Revolving about or surrounding the moon.) Average mark 34 words Time limit 50 minutes Can you find 47 or more words in CIRCUMLUNAR? The list will be published Monday. YESTERDAY’S WORD — MEANTIME maim main mane mate matinee mean meanie meant meat meet meme meta mete mien mime mine mint mite eaten emit enate enema amen anime ante anti name neat tame team teem teen time tine tinea imam inmate item 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. Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at kzsaxe@gmail.com.

Dear Eric: My husband passed away unexpectedly at a young age. I am a few years younger than he was, and of course it was a shock. The problem is a friend, “Nancy,” has discussed with others details surrounding his passing I would not have shared. It created the additional stress of people I hadn’t heard from in years contacting me. Everyone who finds out has intrusive questions and they seem offended when I tell them I won’t be answering any more questions. Nancy tries to insinuate that I am not OK because I refuse to answer any more questions. We led private lives before, so it’s not like these acquaintances were accustomed to asking nosy questions and getting a response. I have blocked the worst offenders, including someone who lashed out saying I should be grateful I was able to get married because she can’t find a husband. How should I handle all of these inquiries that I don’t want to discuss? I am already doing therapy for grief, by the way. – Young Widow Dear Young Widow: I’m sorry that Nancy breached your

SANTA CLARA — For about 10 minutes, Bellarmine boys soccer looked unstoppable. The Bells, the top seed in the CCS Division I bracket, were getting whatever they wanted against third-seeded Everett Alvarez, scoring two early goals to take control of the section title game at Santa Clara University. But in the aggregate, the final 68-plus minutes belonged to the visitors from far-away Salinas, who imposed their will with a goal late in the first half and three more in the second. When the dust settled, the shell-shocked Bells had to swallow the disappointment of a 4-2 championship loss that was hard to fathom based on what had taken place just over an hour earlier. Bellarmine’s Roman Fernandez (2) and Bellarmine’s Thomas Dumont (7) are given their second place award after losing their CCS Division I boys soccer championship game against Everett Alvarez High 4-2 in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)  “The boys set the tone early, pressing pretty hard,” Bellarmine coach Conor Salcido said. “We caught them on the back foot. Both goals in the first 12

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m worried about my husband. We recently moved to a new town for my job, and I can tell he’s having a hard time adjusting. We lived in our previous town for 15 years, and now we’re halfway across the country. While I knew the transition would be difficult, I don’t think either of us fully realized just how much it would affect him. He misses his family deeply, and not having that familiar support system nearby has been tough. He’s always been a social person, and in our old town, he had built strong friendships and routines that gave him a sense of belonging. Here, he feels isolated, and even though we’ve been trying to meet new people, it’s just not the same. I can see how much he’s struggling. On top of that, he had to start a new job when we moved, and he’s not happy. He took the first opportunity he could find, and it’s not the right fit for him. Unfortunately, despite applying to other positions, he hasn’t been able to find anything better yet. Between his dissatisfaction

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County were placed under a high surf advisory by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:55 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Monday, Mar. 3 at 9 p.m. The NWS San Francisco CA says to be ready for, “Westerly swell 7 feet with swell periods 16 seconds with occasional breakers to 12 feet except swell periods up to 20 seconds resulting in breakers near 14 feet Friday night and Saturday morning. Westerly swell then increasing to 10 to 11 feet with swell periods 17 seconds resulting in breakers up to 19 feet from Saturday morning through Monday evening.” “Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are included in a beach hazards statement issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:55 p.m. The statement is in effect until Saturday, Mar. 1 at 9 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA states to expect, “Westerly swell 7 feet with swell periods 16 seconds with occasional breakers to 12 feet except swell periods up to 20 seconds resulting in breakers near 14 feet Friday night and Saturday morning. Westerly swell then increasing to 10 to 11 feet with swell periods 17 seconds resulting in breakers up to 19 feet from Saturday morning through Monday evening.” “Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other debris,”