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DEAR HARRIETTE: I work at an electronics company where, during a lunch break, one of my co-workers mentioned plans to leave for a better-paying job at another company. I suspect that the co-worker is trying to influence others to leave as well. I feel conflicted about what to do. On one hand, I feel that management should know if there’s a potential risk of employees leaving. On the other hand, I worry about interfering in my co-workers’ decisions and potentially damaging trust. I’m unsure if reporting the conversation is the right move. Should I tell my manager or mind my own business? — Divided Loyalties DEAR DIVIDED LOYALTIES: At the moment, it sounds like what you were listening to was employees batting about a few ideas — nothing elevated enough to report to management. It is not your place to share what is basically gossip. If you get any indication that your co-workers are moving toward a group exodus, you can mention that discreetly. One employee leaving is part of the normal course of business, and grumbling with co-workers about the job is extremely common.

Battles between Latino and Asian political candidates could reshape L.A.’s Eastside

The text message that showed up on the phones of Eastside voters last month began with a warning: Forty years of Latino political representation is under threat. The ad from Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León’s reelection campaign also featured a grainy, unflattering photo of his opponent, tenant rights attorney Ysabel Jurado. “We need to protect Latino voices,” the message said, “and re-elect Kevin de León for city council.” Those words brought into public view an issue whispered about for months: Voters in the 14th District, which includes heavily Mexican American neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights and El Sereno, could soon elect a council member who is not Latino for the first time since 1985. Jurado, 34, has been looking to make history by becoming the first Filipino American on the council. She has spent much of the campaign slamming De León over his participation in a secretly recorded conversation punctuated by crude and racist remarks. That scandal left De León so politically weakened that two Latino state Assembly members, Wendy Carrillo and Miguel Santiago, challenged him for his council seat. But they lost

Column: The case against Donald Trump is clear. Here’s the case for Kamala Harris

WASHINGTON — It’s easy to argue why Americans should vote against Donald Trump. The former president neither understands nor respects the Constitution. He would use the powers of the federal government as an instrument of his whims, prosecuting political opponents and rewarding donors instead of serving the public interest. Armed with a grant of immunity from the Supreme Court, he would run roughshod over the rule of law. The most basic case for Vice President Kamala Harris, then, is that her election would protect our democracy from the damage Trump would do. But the positive case for a Harris presidency is also strong, if not as stark. Here are six reasons Harris would be a better president: Consensus She has promised to seek consensus and compromise, two words Trump has rarely uttered. We could use a dose of both. “For too long, we have been consumed with too much division, chaos and mutual distrust,” Harris said in her “closing argument” speech last week. “It doesn’t have to be this way…. Unlike Donald Trump, I don’t believe people who disagree with me are the enemy. He wants

‘We’re very connected’: Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone on friendship and Broadway

Everyone’s overwhelmed by the presidential election, and how could it be otherwise with the fate of American democracy hanging in the balance? Backstage at the Booth Theatre, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, who are starring in Jen Silverman’s comedy “The Roommate,” are as tense as any politically sentient human being right now. But they try to leave the panic-inducing headlines at the stage door. How else could they perform this very necessary public service of entertainment? Eight times a week this fall, Farrow and LuPone have been providing Broadway audiences with much-needed relief from doom-scrolling. You can practically see the stress falling away from theatergoers as they become putty in the hands of these cunning troupers, who are finding laughs in every corner of this “Odd Couple”-esque comedy, scheduled to run through Dec. 15. (Matthew Murphy) A two-hander that speaks directly to women of a certain age wondering whether a second act is still possible, the play revolves around a mousy Iowa woman named Sharon (Farrow), who undergoes an almost unthinkable character transformation after taking in a roommate. Robyn, (LuPone), a hard-bitten lesbian from New

‘Harbor-geddon’? Residents fear a 16-month Vincent Thomas Bridge closure will gridlock port communities

Caltrans is slated to fully close the cracked and spalling 61-year-old Vincent Thomas Bridge connecting San Pedro to Terminal Island as soon as next year — stirring fear of traffic nightmares for nearby neighborhoods that breathe some of the region’s most polluted air. Once a tollway, the iconic mile-long suspension bridge — a crucial artery in the nation’s busiest port complex — has been deteriorating for years. Tests show that the concrete deck is failing, and engineers warned it needs to be fixed before it falls into further disrepair and forces the state to close it altogether. After years of studies, months of meetings and a more than 900-page environmental review, the California Department of Transportation said this week that the bridge will shut down completely for 16 months beginning late next year or early 2026. Traffic will be rerouted through nearby streets that have yet to be determined. “A lot of people are going to be inconvenienced with this closure,” said Caltrans spokeperson Eric Mejivar. “But this bridge deck replacement project needs to be done. … The bridge deck has met its life span.”

L.A. voters could dramatically reshape local government. Here’s what to know

1 Los Angeles voters won’t just be electing officials in November. There are several measure on local ballots that would bring sweeping changes to the nature of government. Here are some contests to watch: Kathryn Barger is among L.A. County’s five supervisors. Measure G would add four more plus a county executive. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) 2 Measure G: Expanding the L.A. County Board of Supervisors For decades, critics have said Los Angeles County government does not work. Just five elected officials run the largest county in the nation, with what many consider a weak central administration. But numerous efforts to expand the board and give the chief administrator more power have failed. Now, voters will have another shot. Measure G would force the supervisors to part with some of their power, sharing the room with four new colleagues and an elected county executive. The county currently has an appointed chief executive officer who reports to the supervisors. Since 1926, voters have rejected the idea of expanding the Board of Supervisors eight times — most recently in 2000. Protesters disrupt an L.A. City

‘Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered’ doesn’t do enough to update the cult classic | Video Game Odyssey

A remaster of “Shadows of the Damned” would be a welcomed change of pace in today’s gaming landscape. A short, focused and utterly absurd experience with better visuals and performance sounds great on paper, but its half-baked execution leaves a lot to be desired. “Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered” brings Suda-51’s 2011 cult classic to modern systems. It follows the demon hunter Garcia Hotspur and his hell-born sidekick, Johnson, on their mission to dive into the underworld to rescue Garcia’s girlfriend, Paula. The game goes for a grindhouse movie feel with its visuals and writing. It’s a very vulgar game full of gore and constant sexual innuendo, and it’s all done to make the most over the top ride into hell possible. It’s crude, stupid and cynical, and I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t fun. The gameplay is heavily inspired by “Resident Evil 4” with its third-person shooting, weapon upgrade system and stiff controls. It doesn’t play nearly as well as “RE4,” but it does add in some unique mechanics to help it stand out. The game’s linear levels and boss fights

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Horoscopes Nov. 4, 2024: Matthew McConaughey, don’t limit what you can achieve

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Tomlinson, 31; Matthew McConaughey, 55; Ralph Macchio, 63; Kathy Griffin, 64. Happy Birthday: Set goals, press play and continue until you get the desired results. A positive spin, creativity and accumulating information will encourage confidence and success. Sign up for lectures that offer insight into your options, and you will come up with a unique plan and path forward. Don’t limit what you can achieve or let anyone deter you from following your dream. Dig in and flourish. Your numbers are 4, 12, 23, 29, 32, 38, 46. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tune in to what’s happening around you. Observation and conversation will turn into an opportunity that can change your life forever. Refrain from putting off what you can do now; the momentum you muster up will lead to success. Physical and emotional changes will boost your morale. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep tabs on your expenditures. Impress people with your wisdom, ability to transition from one thing to another and hands-on approach to getting things done on time. Solidify your position, join forces with someone

How does the Electoral College work?

The Electoral College – explained The Electoral College – explained 02:56 Five presidents in U.S. history have won the presidency without winning the popular vote, and the most recent to do so was Donald Trump in 2016. His opponent that year, Hillary Clinton, won over 2.8 million more votes than Trump nationwide, but she lost enough key states to be defeated in the Electoral College, 306 to 232. Trump lost both the popular vote and the Electoral College to Joe Biden in 2020. (Once again the electoral vote was 306 to 232 , but this time in the Democrat’s favor.) Trump is the GOP nominee again in the 2024 presidential election , in what’s shaped up to be a tight race against Vice President Kamala Harris. Since its founding, the nation has used the Electoral College to elect the president. Read on to learn more about how it works, its history and what role individual voters play in the outcome of the presidential election. What is the Electoral College and how does it work? The Electoral College is the process by which Americans elect their

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” Jones rose from running with gangs on the South Side of Chicago to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood and amassing an extraordinary musical catalog that includes some of the richest moments of American rhythm and song. For years, it was unlikely to find a music lover who did not own at least one record with his

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has medical incident at campaign rally

November 4, 2024 / 4:19 AM EST / AP 11/3: CBS Weekend News 11/3: CBS Weekend News 20:10 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was treated by paramedics Sunday after appearing to become unsteady at a campaign rally for congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson. Ivey’s office said the governor had gotten dehydrated and is recovering after being treated with fluids. Ivey, 80, was attending a Sunday evening rally for Dobson at SweetCreek Farm Market in Pike Road, about 18 miles southeast of Montgomery, when the incident occurred. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivering her State of the State address on March 7, 2023, in Montgomery, Ala. Julie Bennett / AP Witnesses said Ivey was shaking as she stood with Dobson and held onto a beam for support. CBS Montgomery affiliate WAKA-TV posted video from the event showing the governor looking unsteady. The station reported that members of Ivey’s staff then ran up to her. An ambulance was called to the scene. “While campaigning for Caroleene Dobson at an event this evening, the governor got dehydrated. She received fluids and was evaluated on site out of precaution. She immediately felt

Quincy Jones, legendary composer who shaped Michael Jackson’s solo career, has died

Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars and most memorable songs in the second half of the 20th century, has died at his home in Bel-Air. Widely considered one of the most influential forces in modern American music, Jones died Sunday surrounded by his children, siblings and close family, according to his publicist Arnold Robinson. He was 91. No cause of death was disclosed. “[A]lthough this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him,” Jones’ family said in a statement to The Times. “He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.” The arc of Jones’ long career stretched from smoky jazz clubs, where he collaborated with innovators

Music titan Quincy Jones dead at 91

Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91

Updated on: November 4, 2024 / 3:41 AM EST / CBS/AP Lionel Richie on the making of “We Are the World” Lionel Richie on the making of “We Are the World” 08:29 Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. Quincy Jones poses for a portrait to promote his documentary “Quincy” during the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 7, 2018, in Toronto. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP, File) “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him. “He is truly one of a kind

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies at 91 in Los Angeles

BEL AIR, LOS ANGELES — Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” Quincy Jones arrives at the Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Jones rose from running with gangs on the South Side of Chicago to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood and amassing an extraordinary musical catalog that includes some of

Man killed in solo rollover crash in Fresno County, CHP says

Monday, November 4, 2024 4:50AM Man killed in solo rollover crash in Fresno County, CHP says A driver is dead after his car overturned in Fresno County Sunday morning. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A driver is dead after his car overturned in Fresno County. Just after three this morning, California Highway Patrol officers were called out to McKinley Avenue just east of Blythe. Investigators say a 32-year-old man was driving an Alfa Romeo sedan east on McKinley when he veered to the right of the roadway. That’s when the car crashed into several brick pillars, and two fences — causing it to overturn. Officers say the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown out of the vehicle. He died at the scene. It’s unclear if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

Local political experts express Central Valley voters election concerns

Monday, November 4, 2024 4:11AM Local political experts express Central Valley voters election concerns Local political experts expect Tuesday’s presidential election to come down to the wire but hope it remains peaceful, regardless of who wins. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — We are just days away from finding out who the next President of the United States will be. Tulare County Republican party chair and action News political analyst Connie Conway said she’s feeling people’s emotions as we inch closer to decision day. “People’s emotions are high, and people get really heated in their opinion. But I hope they turn that positively,” said Conway. YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE: See the election candidates and key deadlines with ABC30’s 2024 Voter Guide Former Fresno County Supervisor and Action News political analyst Henry Perea said people he spoke with are concerned over another January 6th incident. “I think a lot of people are also feeling well, is there gonna be trouble you know after the election or if someone loses are they not gonna accept the results, what does that look like,” said Perea. Conway and Perea said people

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Photos: Behind the Scenes of Opera San Jose’s Magic Flute

Editor’s Note: This article was photographed for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high school students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists. Before the orchestra launches into Mozart’s overture, before the curtain rises and the first aria, the cast and staff of “The Magic Flute” rush around with last-minute preparation. All this flurry ensures that what audience members at San Jose’s California Theater behold is a smooth-running production. But more goes on in the wings than even faithful opera lovers might think. As a Mosaic photographer looked on, from the stresses of stage managers to the packed schedule of make-up artists before the shows, Opera San Jose’s performance this fall had it all. From costumes to staging to music, an opera production like “Flute” has a myriad of details to tend to. In the thick of rehearsals before the show opened, the performance seemed like an impossible job to pull off. Cast members rushing in and out of scenes, detailed instructions from production stage manager Jennifer Hsu — which included everything from scene directions to lighting directions, to orchestra

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Meet NORA: A New Name for Riverside’s 51-Year-Old Rape Crisis Center

The Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center is embracing a new identity as NORA, a name rooted in humanity and hope. The rebranding, announced on Nov. 1, 2024, marks a significant shift in the organization’s approach to addressing sexual violence and supporting survivors. NORA, which stands for Nurture, Outreach, Resiliency, and Advocacy, signifies “honor” and encapsulates the center’s mission of a community-centered approach to ending sexual violence. Dr. Adriane Lamar Snider, Chief Executive Officer at NORA, explains the motivation behind the change. “At NORA, we center survivors’ experiences, honoring their stories and resilience,” she says. “Harnessing our collective vision and strength, we’re creating brighter futures and a better world for all.” The rebranding comes after 51 years of service. Since 1973, the organization has expanded its services from crisis intervention to include education, counseling, and long-term support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. Amy Hoyt, Board President and Gala Chair, expresses enthusiasm for the new direction. “We are very excited to announce our new vision—NORA,” she says. “Nurture, outreach, resiliency, and advocacy embody both our mission and the life-saving work of NORA’s