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After meeting with Xi, Biden pivots to Asia-Pacific economies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

By Colleen Long and Aamer Madhani | Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO — Fresh off his meeting with the leader of China, President Joe Biden on Thursday is addressing CEOs who are grappling with the risks to their businesses from world crises. He’ll also spend time trying to persuade other Indo-Pacific leaders that the U.S. is committed to nurturing economic ties throughout the region.“We’ve got a few busy days ahead of us,” Biden said during a welcome reception, ticking off a list of concerns and challenges for the leaders to examine. “Our strongest tools to meet those challenges remain the same … connection, cooperation, collective action and common purpose.”Biden is courting world leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and through his administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a group that includes most of the 21 APEC member economies and a few others, like India, that aren’t members of the larger forum.Mike...

Rob Manfred: A’s had no ‘viable path forward’ in Oakland, John Fisher has been ‘a good owner’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

Shortly after MLB owners unanimously approved the relocation of the Oakland A’s franchise to Las Vegas on Thursday morning, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shared some insight into the process and what’s next for the A’s.Among the topics discussed were the A’s temporary home until their new ballpark is expected to be ready in 2028, MLB’s relationship with the city of Oakland and whether or not it would be a viable location for an expansion team.“I know this is a terrible day for fans in Oakland,” Manfred told reporters at the owners’ meetings in Arlington, Texas. “I understand that. That’s why we always had a policy of doing everything humanly possible to avoid a relocation, and I truly believe that in this case.”He added, “I think it’s beyond debate that the status quo in Oakland was untenable … I am absolutely convinced there was not a viable path forward.”Here’s the remaining portion of the press conference as it relates to the A’s:Q: Talk a...

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao responds to MLB approving A’s relocation to Las Vegas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

Major League Baseball’s team owners voted Thursday morning to approve the A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a proposed stadium expected to be built for the 2028 season.Below is Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s statement in response to the vote:We are disappointed by the outcome of this vote. But we do not see this as the end of the road. We all know there is a long way to go before shovels in the ground and that there area a number of unresolved issues surrounding this move. I have also made it clear to the Commissioner [Rob Manfred] that the A’s branding and name should stay in Oakland and we will continue to work to pursue expansion opportunities. Baseball has a home in Oakland even if the A’s ownership relocates.East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12), who has pushed for the A’s to stay, also released a statement:Related ArticlesOakland Athletics | Timeline: All the times A’s ownership has tried to move out of Oakland ...

DePape convicted for hammer attack on Paul Pelosi

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

By Olga R. Rodriguez | Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO — A jury on Thursday convicted the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband with a hammer of federal charges of attempted kidnapping and assault.The jury deliberated for about eight hours before finding David DePape guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official. He faces up to 50 years in prison.The attack on then-82-year-old Paul Pelosi that was captured on police body camera video just days before last year’s midterm elections sent shockwaves through the political world.DePape, 43, admitted during trial testimony that he broke into the Pelosis’ home on Oct. 28, 2022, intending to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage and “break her kneecaps” if she lied to him. He also admitted to bludgeoning Paul Pelosi with a hammer after San Francisco police office...

Large stretches of California are without maternity care as hospitals close labor wards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

By Kristen Hwang, Ana B. Ibarra and Erica Yee | CalMattersEl Centro Regional Medical Center delivered the last baby at its 67-year-old maternity ward in early January. Then it closed its obstetrics department, leaving just one other hospital to deliver the approximately 2,500 babies born every year in Imperial County.A month later and 625 miles north, Sonoma County residents lambasted the health system Providence for its decision to cease labor and delivery services at Petaluma Valley Hospital despite promises to keep it open through 2025.Last month, Tri-City Medical Center in northern San Diego County and Centinela Hospital in Inglewood joined the growing list of hospitals nixing their labor and delivery wards.These closures are among the latest in an accelerating trend: At least 46 California hospitals have shut down or indefinitely suspended labor and delivery since 2012, according to a CalMatters analysis of hospital records submitted to the state. This includes seven hospitals ...

Pac-12 football: Our inaugural coaching Hot Seat breakdown of the 2023 hiring cycle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

The 2023 coaching carousel has started to spin and should reach full speed within weeks as schools act before the transfer portal opens in early December and recruiting peaks with National Signing Day in the middle of the month.In the Pac-12 footprint, changes in conference affiliation could impact decisions, as well.Welcome to the Hotline’s inaugural Hot Seat ratings of the 2023 hiring cycle, in which we assess the status of each school’s head coach from two angles: The likelihood of a school-initiated dismissal; and the chances of a voluntary departure.The ratings will be updated regularly until the carousel stops spinning. When that will be, we cannot guess.(Note: Compensation figures taken from USA Today’s invaluable salary database.)Here we go …ArizonaCoach: Jeff Fisch (third season)Seat heat: Sub-zeroNitty gritty: Fisch has worked wonders in Tucson, turning an 1-11 team (in 2021) into a contender for the Pac-12 championship. His use of the transfer port...

Ukraine implicates 3 Giuliani allies in Russia meddling plot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

By Nathan Hodge, Victoria Butenko and Marshall Cohen | CNNA sitting Ukrainian lawmaker who helped Rudy Giuliani smear Joe Biden during the 2020 US presidential campaign has been jailed on suspicion of treason, Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday, in a statement accusing him of carrying out a Russian disinformation operation.The statement did not name the lawmaker, but a source with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) confirmed it was investigating Member of Parliament Oleksandr Dubinsky on suspicion of treason. The statement said the lawmaker “carried out information-subversive activities in favor of the Russian Federation” intended to destabilize and discredit Ukraine.The SBU has also implicated two former Ukrainian officials in the pro-Russia scheme: ex-lawmaker Andrii Derkach and former prosecutor Kostiantyn Kulyk, who coordinated closely with Giuliani and other allies of former President Donald Trump to peddle false information about Biden and his family’...

All lanes reopen after protesters block Bay Bridge Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- All westbound lanes across the full span of the Bay Bridge have reopened after protesters shut down Interstate 80 traffic heading to San Francisco during the Thursday morning commute. The protesters stopped their cars on the bridge, east of Treasure Island Road, and threw their keys into the Bay before chaining themselves together and to the bridge, according to California Highway Patrol. APEC updates: Protesters block Bay Bridge, Biden calls Xi ‘dictator’ Around 50 to 60 protesters on the bridge were arrested and processed by responding CHP officers before being led to awaiting buses, according to KRON4's Will Tran. Approximately 250 officers are on scene, according to CHP.During a news conference, the CHP said that protesters abandoned their vehicles on the Bay Bridge and threw the keys into the Bay. Fifteen vehicles have been towed from the bridge as of 9:45 a.m., and the CHP estimates another 5 to 15 more vehicles will need to be towed.Protest organizer...

Jury reaches verdict in David DePape's federal trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A jury reached a verdict for the federal trial of David DePape, the man who broke into Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco house, asked "Where's Nancy?" and bludgeoned her husband with a hammer when police arrived.Jurors found the 43-year-old Richmond man guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official, and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official with intent to retaliate against the official for performance of their duties. It took the jury less than two full days of deliberations to decide on DePape's guilt. DePape is now facing a possible life prison sentence for his failed attempt at kidnapping the U.S. House Speaker on October 28, 2022. After DePape realized that Pelosi was not home and police officers were at the front door, he beat Paul Pelosi with a hammer before the officers could stop him, trial evidence showed. David DePape cries while testifying at his federal trial on Nov. 14, 2023. (Courtroom sketch by Vicki Behringer) The jury...

APEC updates: Bay Bridge lanes reopen, Biden calls Xi 'dictator

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:46:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting entered its sixth day, protesters took to the Bay Bridge to shut down all westbound traffic moving from Oakland into San Francisco.With widespread street closures in effect, San Francisco has been transformed by the conference, which is expected to draw 20,000 people and 22 world leaders to the city. APEC street closures: How to navigate traffic, closures, and tow away zones Follow our live blog for the latest updates on protests, road closures and more.APEC San Francisco 2023 live updates:Thursday, Nov. 1611:52 a.m. -- All lanes on Bay Bridge openAll lanes on the Bay Bridge have reopened after being shut down by protesters earlier, the CHP has confirmed.11:12 a.m. -- Two westbound lanes of bridge back openTwo westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge have reopened after being shut down by protesters just before 8 a.m. Thursday. CHP officials say they hope to have all lanes reopened in 30 to 60 minutes.10:30 a.m. -- ...