Also: Working for themselves | Speak up | Faith a light | Short memory | No technology. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for Feb. 21, 2025. Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. PG&E profits built on ratepayers’ backs Re: “PG&E reports profit of $2B-plus” (Page A1, Feb. 14). How can PG&E be allowed to post billions of dollars in profit year after year to pay shareholders yet have rate increases repeatedly approved by the PUC? Over the last few years the price of energy in all of our homes…
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A firefighter was in good condition Thursday night after he became disoriented fighting an extra-alarm blaze at a furniture store in the Roseland neighborhood, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The fire appeared to have broken out in the basement of Elegant Furniture and Linen, in the 11200 block of South Michigan Avenue, around 6 p.m. according to Fire Department spokesperson Larry Langford. Six people were in the store and directed firefighters to the basement, where one of the firefighters lost his bearings in the smoky fire and called “Mayday,” an emergency call for firefighters in distress. Another team of…
Authorities have released the name of a man killed in a deadly domestic-related shooting in Lighthouse Point Wednesday evening. Leer en español Officials said Lighthouse Point police responded to the home in the 2600 block of Northeast 49th Street at around 5:15 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound. Medics took him to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Authorities identified him Thursday evening as Bernabe Rodriguez, 41, of Delray Beach. 5:30 p.m. report Rodriguez, known to friends and family as “Kiko,” was remembered as a beloved figure in the barbering community. Loved ones shared tributes…
Also: Safe environment | Kennedy confirmation | Means to end | U.S. workforce. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for Feb. 21, 2025. Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Trump military decisions a foreign policy disaster Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi is troubled by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s “rookie mistake.” Being a rookie usually means that a person has met the criteria for joining the team and will be given an opportunity to gain experience. Hegseth was never even remotely qualified in the first place. He was selected, apparently,…
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — It has been a good week for the Notre Dame women’s basketball team: Return to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 on Monday, then turn in perhaps its best defensive game of the season on Thursday. Forget the 82 points that Notre Dame scored in its win over Miami on Thursday night. The big number for Fighting Irish coach Niele Ivey was 42 — the season-low in points allowed by her team this season, the reward for a night of airtight defense. “We did everything we needed to do defensively,” Ivey said. Sonia Citron scored…
Lyle Menendez was constantly injured during his early days in jail, his ex-wife says … but, he kept a sense of humor through it all and never spilled on exactly what happened to him. We spoke with Anna Eriksson — Lyle’s wife from 1996 to 2001 –… Lyle Menendez was constantly injured during his early days in jail, his ex-wife says … but, he kept a sense of humor through it all and never spilled on exactly what happened to him. We spoke with Anna Eriksson — Lyle’s wife from 1996 to 2001 –… Getty / AP Composite Lyle Menendez…
US President Donald Trump, who concluded a “state visit-plus” in China on Friday, tweeted on Thursday: “In the coming months and years ahead I look forward to building an even STRONGER relationship between the United States and China.” US President Donald Trump, who concluded a “state visit-plus” in China on Friday, tweeted on Thursday: “In the coming months and years ahead I look forward to building an even STRONGER relationship between the United States and China.” US President Donald Trump, who concluded a “state visit-plus” in China on Friday, tweeted on Thursday: “In the coming months and years ahead I look…
Rick Springfield’s got “Speak to the Sky” on repeat lately … chatting with TMZ about all the wild plane scares going down recently — including that Delta jet that flipped upside down this week. The rock icon was at LAX Thursday when we caught up… Rick Springfield’s got “Speak to the Sky” on repeat lately … chatting with TMZ about all the wild plane scares going down recently — including that Delta jet that flipped upside down this week. The rock icon was at LAX Thursday when we caught up… TMZ.com Rick Springfield’s got “Speak to the Sky” on repeat…
The number of Chinese students taking advantage of an Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in the United States, has seen growth for seven straight years, according to a report released on Tuesday. The number of Chinese students taking advantage of an Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in the United States, has seen growth for seven straight years, according to a report released on Tuesday. The number of Chinese students taking advantage of an Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in the United States, has seen growth for seven straight years, according to a report released on Tuesday.
China’s role will continue to have great importance in regional economic cooperation and integration, the head of a multilateral group said on Tuesday in Manila. China’s role will continue to have great importance in regional economic cooperation and integration, the head of a multilateral group said on Tuesday in Manila. China’s role will continue to have great importance in regional economic cooperation and integration, the head of a multilateral group said on Tuesday in Manila.
Rick Springfield’s got “Speak to the Sky” on repeat lately … chatting with TMZ about all the wild plane scares going down recently — including that Delta jet that flipped upside down this week. The rock icon was at LAX Thursday when we caught up… Rick Springfield’s got “Speak to the Sky” on repeat lately … chatting with TMZ about all the wild plane scares going down recently — including that Delta jet that flipped upside down this week. The rock icon was at LAX Thursday when we caught up… TMZ.com Rick Springfield’s got “Speak to the Sky” on repeat…
The consul general of China in Houston sees many economic benefits resulting from the recent trip to China by US President Donald Trump. The consul general of China in Houston sees many economic benefits resulting from the recent trip to China by US President Donald Trump. The consul general of China in Houston sees many economic benefits resulting from the recent trip to China by US President Donald Trump.
A U.S. official with knowledge of the negotiations said a new version of the deal between the two countries has been put on the table.
Sergei Luzianin, director of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences Sergei Luzianin, director of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences Sergei Luzianin, director of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences
Alabama Barker says Bhad Bhabie’s new look looks real familiar … ’cause she sees it in the mirror everyday — and, she’s accusing the rapper of trying to look like her. The daughter of Travis Barker and burgeoning music star posted to her… Alabama Barker says Bhad Bhabie’s new look looks real familiar … ’cause she sees it in the mirror everyday — and, she’s accusing the rapper of trying to look like her. The daughter of Travis Barker and burgeoning music star posted to her… Alabama Barker says Bhad Bhabie’s new look looks real familiar … ’cause she sees…
There seem to be some persistent questions about the origin of chess, this writer’s favorite game. There seem to be some persistent questions about the origin of chess, this writer’s favorite game. There seem to be some persistent questions about the origin of chess, this writer’s favorite game.
Erik Menendez owned his past by acknowledging he was a “spoiled brat” growing up, but things have radically changed. Erik and Lyle Menendez were on TMZ’s “2 Angry Men” podcast with Mark Geragos and Harvey Levin, and Harvey was blunt … telling… Erik Menendez owned his past by acknowledging he was a “spoiled brat” growing up, but things have radically changed. Erik and Lyle Menendez were on TMZ’s “2 Angry Men” podcast with Mark Geragos and Harvey Levin, and Harvey was blunt … telling… 2 Angry Men Podcast Erik Menendez owned his past by acknowledging he was a “spoiled brat”…
President Xi Jinping once again highlighted the importance of open economies and inclusive development for a new round of global prosperity on Saturday, the second day of his attendance at APEC events. President Xi Jinping once again highlighted the importance of open economies and inclusive development for a new round of global prosperity on Saturday, the second day of his attendance at APEC events. President Xi Jinping once again highlighted the importance of open economies and inclusive development for a new round of global prosperity on Saturday, the second day of his attendance at APEC events.
The number of Chinese students taking advantage of an Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in the United States, has seen growth for seven straight years, according to a report released on Tuesday. The number of Chinese students taking advantage of an Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in the United States, has seen growth for seven straight years, according to a report released on Tuesday. The number of Chinese students taking advantage of an Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in the United States, has seen growth for seven straight years, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Alabama Barker says Bhad Bhabie’s new look looks real familiar … ’cause she sees it in the mirror everyday — and, she’s accusing the rapper of trying to look like her. The daughter of Travis Barker and burgeoning music star posted to her… Alabama Barker says Bhad Bhabie’s new look looks real familiar … ’cause she sees it in the mirror everyday — and, she’s accusing the rapper of trying to look like her. The daughter of Travis Barker and burgeoning music star posted to her… Alabama Barker says Bhad Bhabie’s new look looks real familiar … ’cause she sees…