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PACIFICA — A Pacifica man faces multiple counts of sexual assault involving at least three women he met through a rock climbing business, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. Jason Crist, 38, was arrested last Wednesday on a $500,000 warrant, the Pacifica Police Department said in a news release. Authorities say the alleged assaults took place in San Mateo County and various U.S. National Parks around the state. “All met him through the rock climbing business,” San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe said. Crist was charged with nine counts of sexual assault for each of the three victims and has since posted bail, but has not yet appeared in court. The investigation was launched in 2022 by Pacifica Police detectives, in collaboration with the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. National Parks Police Service. The Pacifica Police Department encourages anyone with additional information to contact its tip line at (650) 359-4444.

OAKLAND — The same Piedmont hedge-fund manager who helped finance recall efforts against two prominent East Bay leaders is leading a fresh late-game charge along with two outside groups seeking to swing Oakland’s politics in a more moderate direction on Nov. 5, recent campaign finance records show. Philip Dreyfuss, a partner of the San Francisco firm Farallon Capital Management, had never spent money on Alameda County politics before this year. But following October, his total spending in the region ahead of this week’s election has topped $1.9 million, according to the campaign filings. Combined with large influxes of cash by two other political action committees — one based in San Francisco, the other in Marin County — the spending represents a new group of power players in the East Bay. It appears to be countering the deep pockets of progressive labor unions, while largely supporting candidates that, while holding varying policy views, share a distinct tougher-on-crime approach to governing. The latest beneficiaries of this late-game spending splurge include Oakland City Council at-large candidate LeRonne Armstrong, District 3-West Oakland candidate Warren Logan, District 7-East Oakland candidate

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By Jill Colvin and Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump says he will be the “protector” of women, whether they like it or not. He’s campaigned with men who use sexist and crude language. He’s expressed alarm at the idea that wives might vote differently from their husbands. And the former Republican president has suggested that Democrat Kamala Harris, who is trying to become the first woman to win the White House, would get “overwhelmed” and “melt down” facing male authoritarian leaders he considers tough. In the final days of his campaign, Trump has stuck to a gendered worldview that his critics consider dated and paternalistic, even as he acknowledges that some of that language has gotten him “into so much trouble” with a crucial group of voters. Trump and some of his most prominent allies have peddled outright sexism. Supporters react to Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump as he wraps up a campaign rally at First Horizon Coliseum, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Greensboro, NC. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)  Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, at an event

Nearly a decade into its current generation, the Mazda MX-5 Miata retains the roadster’s enduring appeal. Despite a few caveats, it’s the most driving fun available for the lowest price. A small, two-seat convertible, the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is available in Sport, Club and Grand Touring trims. All choices are rear-wheel drive and powered by 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engines with 181 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard; a six-speed automatic is optional with the Grand Touring trim. Mazda also offers a retractable hardtop RF. The Miata debuted in 1989 and it didn’t take long to attract attention. A model year later, the sports car achieved its still-best annual sales of 36,000. Since the fourth generation was unveiled in 2016, annual sales have remained a mystery, a wicked downturn one year, a surprising surge in sales the next year. Nearly 19,000 Miatas sold in 2006, but only half as many three years later. In 2014, a record-low of 4,745 Miatas were purchased. Last year, 8,973 were sold, a 32 percent increase from 2022. Many manufacturers have offered Miata rivals, but not many remain. Consider the

Man dies in crash on Highway 101 in San Benito County By Bay City News A man died in a crash on northbound U.S. Highway 101 near state Highway 129 early Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said. The man’s vehicle spun around and flipped over, leaving the roadway, around 5:55 a.m., according to the CHP. The man died in the crash, the CHP said.

La vie ‘Bohème’ Puccini’s “La Bohème” returns to Opera San José Nov. 16-Dec. 1 in a production set in Paris at Christmastime in the aftermath of the Great War. tenor WooYoung Yoon, an Opera San José artist in residence, stars as the poet Rodolfo, with sopranos Kearstin Piper Brown and Mikayla Sager alternating as Mimì. The opera follows the doomed lovers and their coterie of artist friends chasing happiness against impossible odds. Performances are at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose. Tickets are $58–$215 at operasj.org or 408-437-4450. Finding a niche Niche, a national college and school search platform, recently ranked Notre Dame San Jose as the best Catholic high school in Santa Clara County and the 30th in the nation. Niche analyzed schools’ academic performance, co-curricular opportunities, data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education and input from students, alumni and parents. Notre Dame is an all-girls Catholic high school in downtown San Jose. Neighborhood Notes ROSE GARDEN>>Santana Row is hosting a Fall Wine Stroll on Thursday, Nov. 14, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy wine and light bites inside 15 Santana Row shops and restaurants. Tickets include a signature Santana Row wine glass, wine tastings from

Library survey Santa Clara County Library District has launched an online community survey for Santa Clara County residents who utilize its services and/or live in the nine cities within its boundaries, including Milpitas. The goal is to receive feedback on how people are using the collections, resources and facilities, as well as how the library can better serve them. The online survey is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and traditional Chinese and is open through Sunday, Nov. 24, at sccld.org/communitysurvey. “It’s important to hear directly from the patrons and residents of the communities we represent, including those individuals who are not currently using our services,” said County Librarian Jennifer Weeks. “We want to make sure that as we plan for the future, we do so with the priorities of all of our community members in mind.” This survey is completely anonymous and consists of two dozen questions that take less than 10 minutes for most to complete. Participants have the option of providing contact information for a chance to win a gift card. Personal information will be used only for the drawing and will not be

Hollywood Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans to expand state tax credits for TV and movie productions from $330 million to $750 million a year, just as film producers and stars are donating big to Democratic campaigns. David DePape Far-right conspiracy theorist from Richmond is sentenced to life in prison without parole for nearly killing Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer in 2022. Evan Low South Bay assemblyman secures Newsom’s endorsement in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto. But will it be enough to beat fellow Democrat Sam Liccardo, who has raised more money?

MILPITAS — At the Elmwood Correctional Facility, there is one color inmate Mayra sees everyday and everywhere: neon orange. And she’s sick of it. So when the opportunity came around to volunteer sorting and restocking civilian clothes on the racks of the facility’s first Goodwill store for incarcerated women — the fashion-lover jumped at the chance. “I work in the laundry (at Elmwood), and we sort through the same color outfit. Sorting through something different makes time go faster … it makes us feel normal.” Mayra said recently standing in the store, an arm’s length away from a row of hangers fitted with colorful shirts and sweaters. None of the inmates last name’s were disclosed by Santa Clara Sheriff’s office to protect their privacy. Goodwill of Silicon Valley recently opened its first-ever store inside Elmwood to help women get hands-on retail training and to provide inmates with free clothes upon their release. For store volunteers like Mayra and the women who get to shop, the space has become a place for them to feel connected to the outside world. The store is a converted facility

Long Beach Police body camera footage shows Trish Herrera Spencer intoxicated and unresponsive on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Spencer was treated as a “medical emergency” by first responders and transported to the hospital. (Long Beach Police) By Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: November 3, 2024 at 6:15 AM PST “I’m good.” — Alameda City Council member Trish Herrera Spencer, in police body camera video made public last week, to Long Beach first responders who found her intoxicated and lying on the ground while she was visiting the city for a League of California Cities Conference on Oct. 18. Spencer said she was a crime victim, but could face a City Council reprimand this week.

TODAY’S WORD — WHEEDLING WHEEDLING: WEED-ling: Influencing or enticing by soft words or flattery. Average mark 61 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 71 or more words in WHEEDLING? TODAY’S WORD — WHEEDLING: wedge wedgie weed weeding weigh weighed weld welding wend whee wheel wheeling when while whine wide widen wield wild wile wind wine wing winged hedge heed heeding heel heeling held hewed hewing hewn hide hind hinge edge elide engild deign dele deli diel dine ding dinge dingle ledge legend lend lewd liege lien line ling idle ingle need neigh neighed newel nigh geld gelid gene genie ghee gild glee glen glide 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

In the club lounge, Wendy, our resident feminist, accosted me with today’s deal. “I had the misfortune to be playing with Cy,” said she. Wendy and Cy the Cynic, a chauvinist, are constantly at odds, even when they cut as partners in our penny game. “I couldn’t expect the man to make four spades,” Wendy told me grimly. “After all, it took a little forethought, and Cy’s style is to adopt the first line of play that occurs to him.” After his usual two seconds of intense thought, Cy had won the first heart with his king and took the ace of trumps. If East-West had followed, Cy would have drawn trumps, cashed the K-A of clubs and ruffed his last club in dummy for 10 sure tricks. But when East discarded on the first trump, Cy flinched. He led a second trump to dummy’s nine, took the top clubs and a club ruff, and cashed the queen of trumps. But then Cy was stuck in dummy. When he took the ace of hearts and tried to get back to his hand by ruffing a

Dear Eric: I sing as a volunteer in a church choir. Because I can sight-sing, was trained as a musician, and can sing alto, the music director likes it when I come. For me, singing is “work,” not “fun,” but the music director is very nice, and the choir members are very warm and kind people. What I don’t enjoy is that one of the newer members wears very strong cologne, and I am allergic to it. If I forget to take an allergy pill before church, I cough during the entire service and sing about one quarter of the notes. If I remember the allergy pill, I don’t cough but can only sing about half the notes because her cologne still affects my breathing in a bad way. If she (the cologne wearer) was a friend, I could go up to her and say, “Lay off the scent, it’s making me sick.” But she is an acquaintance, and I don’t know her well enough to be so blunt. Also, she is from another country and culture and, as an immigrant, is deserving of our

Today is Sunday, Nov. 3, the 308th day of 2024. There are 58 days left in the year. Daylight saving time ends today. Today in history: On Nov. 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the spacecraft Sputnik 2, carrying the first animal into orbit, a dog named Laika. Also on this date: In 1908, Republican William Howard Taft was elected president, outpolling Democrat William Jennings Bryan. In 1911, the Chevrolet Motor Car Co. was founded in Detroit by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant. In 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt easily won reelection, losing just two states to the Republican candidate, Kansas Gov. Alf Landon. In 1961, diplomat U Thant of Burma (now Myanmar) was elected secretary-general of the United Nations following the death of his predecessor, Dag Hammarskjold, in an airplane crash. In 1979, five Communist Workers Party members were killed in a clash with heavily armed Ku Klux Klansmen and neo-Nazis during an anti-Klan protest in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 1992, Democrat Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd president of the United States, defeating President George H.W. Bush. In 2012, the lights went

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elizabeth Smart, 37; Gemma Ward, 37; Colin Kaepernick, 37; Dolph Lundgren, 67. Happy Birthday: Solidify your plans and forge ahead with optimism. Trust your instincts instead of relying on others’ opinions. Take the initiative, build your future around your needs and make changes that promote happiness. You have plenty to look forward to if you take the best path and leave nothing to chance. You are your best asset and marketeer; promote who you are, what you can do and what you want in return. Your numbers are 3, 11, 17, 25, 34, 41, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get up and get moving. You’ll accomplish plenty with forward-thinking and using your skills diversely. Reunite with old friends or travel somewhere that inspires and encourages you to expand your interests. Opportunity knocks; it’s up to you to take advantage of whatever comes your way. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll discover something about yourself and where you are heading if you put your energy into something you enjoy doing. The results you get and the compliments you receive will

By Jon Wilner | jwilner@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: November 2, 2024 at 11:04 PM PDT The Ducks and Buckeyes won on the road and reduced the chances of a tiebreaker mess in the 18-team conference. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY Playoff bound! Kundananji’s spectacular brace sends Bay FC to NWSL postseason Bay FC wins in season finale, is headed to the postseason in its first year of existence. Bay FC’s Racheal Kundananji (9) celebrates her goal against FC Barcelona in the first half at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Bay FC wins in season finale, is headed to the postseason in its first year of existence. Originally Published: November 2, 2024 at 9:20 PM PDT

SUBSCRIBER ONLY Bay Area high school football roundup 2024: Best of Saturday’s Week 10 action Riordan’s Mike Mitchell throws three touchdowns, Salesian routs St. Mary’s-Berkeley, Piedmont clinches at least a share of MVAL/WACC Mission Division title. Riordan quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr. #9 scrambles against Mitty, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) Riordan’s Mike Mitchell throws three touchdowns, Salesian routs St. Mary’s-Berkeley, Piedmont clinches at least a share of MVAL/WACC Mission Division title. Originally Published: November 2, 2024 at 6:35 PM PDT

No. 10 Wilcox 19, No. 6 Los Gatos 14 See a photo you like? Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards and more. The Wilcox High football team celebrate their 19-14 win against Los Gatos High in Los Gatos, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)  Wilcox High’s Brayden Rosa (2) runs for a first down before being tackled by Los Gatos High’s Andrew Sandoval (6) in the first quarter of their football game in Los Gatos, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)  Wilcox High’s Jeiman Delos Santos (21) outruns Los Gatos High’s Aurelio Valdez (99) as he runs the ball for a first down in the second quarter of their football game in Los Gatos, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)  Los Gatos High’s Beau Musser (11) makes a 45-yard catch for a first down while being covered by Wilcox High’s Cesar Segovia (6) in the third quarter of their football game in Los Gatos, Calif., on Friday

Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations. The Dublin City Council placed on Tuesday’s ballot a measure that includes good government reforms and a term-limit extension. Too bad they couldn’t be forthcoming with voters about the term-limit component. Voters should reject Measure JJ. The council should try again in the next election — but be up front with the voters. The measure’s provisions include prohibitions on councilmembers accepting gifts from city contractors or lobbyists, and on lobbyists sitting on city commissions. It would require the city to post on its website monthly financial reports and most city contracts before the council acts on them. All good stuff — although it’s not clear that a ballot measure was needed to implement them. And then there’s the term-limit provision, described in the ballot wording as “impos(ing) a combined term limit of 12 years for the Mayor and/or City Councilmembers, while retaining existing term limits for the current Mayor and City Councilmembers.” What it fails to make clear is that this would be an increase in how long someone could serve as the elected mayor