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SUISUN CITY — Crystal Middle School hosted its first family campfire event on a rainy, breezy fall night, complete with plenty of sources of heat. “We are making an effort to do a community event to help our student families feel more a part of our school community and to also promote the value of literacy within our community,” said organizer and music teacher Jennifer Doherty. A bevy of families, some huddled together under blankets, feasted on music, stories and warm chocolate chip cookies. Fairfield High teacher Daniel Mikkola was there with his wife, Kayla Mikkola, an English teacher at the school and their two sons. “This is great,” he said. “We need more community events like this.” Covid-19 put a damper on many such events, he said. One shy Crystal student, who didn’t want to give his name, said he was there to enjoy the singing and spend time with his family. Seventh-grader June Panzalan

The Cougar Campfire event featured music. said it was a great way to be with friends and enjoy the fun cookies. The hourlong event kicked off with a welcome and the song “Bingo,” led by Doherty and accompanied by choir members. Special education teacher Roslyn Joseph read the poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.” A writing contest was held in

advance, and Kayla Mikkola read the winning story, “Even the Sun Cries, Too,” by Gwen Lim. The crowd broke into song again with “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” complete with stomping feet and clapping hands. “The Dancing Mice” was read See Family, Page A8

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LOS ANGELES — Responding to new alarms about worsening Covid-19 conditions, health officials offered up a troubling forecast about increased hospitalizations and the spread of the new omicron variant in California and beyond. The majority of California’s confirmed omicron cases – 38 – have been recorded in Los Angeles County, which on Saturday reported 3,730 new cases of the coronavirus from all variants, mostly delta, its highest singleday total in months and more than double the number of new cases reported Wednesday. As of Thursday, the county was averaging just over 1,587 daily cases over the past week, an increase of nearly 19% from two weeks before, according to the Los Angeles Times’ tracker. The county’s daily positivity

The majority of California’s confirmed omicron cases – 38 – have been recorded in Los Angeles County. rate for those who seek testing also has crept up, from a seven-day average of 1.2% Sunday to 1.7% Saturday, health officials said. Orange and Riverside counties on Friday reported their first cases of the highly contagious omicron variant. In Orange County, the variant was found in a fully vaccinated man who experienced mild illness after traveling to another state, public health authorities said. Officials believe omicron will become the dominant variant in the U.S. soon, with cases continuing to rise. Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief adviser on the panSee Spike, Page A8

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FAIRFIELD — A local company has been awarded a $200,000 grant to bring on-demand mobile Covid-19 testing to Solano County just days after a statewide indoor mask mandate went into place to slow the spread of the disease. BrandGOV, a public outreach firm, partnered with the California Department of Public Health and will run the rapidresponse program for the next six months. Testing availability begins Monday.

The program will operate through BrandGOV’s outreach initiative, Empower Solano, and will focus on the needs of hard-toreach communities of color, low-income and homeless residents. “Readily available, convenient, on-site testing couldn’t come at a better time,” K. Patrice Williams, BrandGOV’s CEO and executive director for Empower Solano, said in a press release. “There may be a winter surge in Covid cases. Identifying cases quickly and getting See Mobile, Page A8

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My Christmas wish list for Santa Now I had never been to the Golden 1 Center before and its peculiardon’t usually ities helped me wait this long make up my mind. before sending Our seats were in Santa my wish list, that layer of the but with the sky right before modern forms of you go into outer Tony Wade communication we space. Now, that The last laugh have at our was fine, I chose disposal, I’m not them. My wife Beth and that worried about him I have seen TSO twice receiving it in time. before so we didn’t need to I actually had planned see the performers’ facial to go all old school this expressions, they put on year and break out some an enormous entertaining lined paper, a No. 2 pencil spectacle so there really and write a list out in – isn’t a bad seat. wait for it –cursive. Well, until we saw that I was concerned at the stairs going up to ours first because writing stuff were at a near 90-degree longhand was not someangle. Me and Beth have thing I had done for a long lost significant weight so time. Cursive went from it wasn’t a struggle with being something I masgravity getting there, it tered in third grade and was just freakin’ terriused frequently to just fying to attempt to scale another font among huna steep indoor mountain dreds of others. without a harness or paraAnyway, with a mere chute or something. five days left I am having Invariably there were this printed in the newsthe weed smokers too. paper, posted online and I ain’t mad at people I’m going to send a private who use weed, but message on the Santa there’s no smoking and I Claus Facebook page that have asthma. is run by his elves, er, TSO was great as working little people. always, but on the whole the hassle outweighed the enjoyment. Now, to Holographic be sure, I will continue virtual reality live to attend the awesome concert portal Frazier Trager shows So I have now been at Fairfield’s Downtown going to live concerts for Theatre where I can be 40 years. My first was home in 10 minutes, but Def Leppard in Novemthe big shows I have to ber 1981 and my last was drive the better part of an Christmastime rockers hour to get to? Uh, no. Trans-Siberian OrchesSo I want Santa and tra on Dec. 3. Actually, his worker little people to I had decided that a Joe whip me up a holographic Bonamassa show I saw in virtual reality live concert San Francisco in 2019 was portal so I can enjoy a live gonna be my last, but I show in the comfort of my wanted to make sure, plus own crib. It would be just I love TSO. After the show like being there without I am definitely done. having to scale the MatDon’t get me wrong, it terhorn, park or suck in wasn’t a bad show, quite secondhand smoke. Plus the opposite. It’s just that you could pause it to go to at this age, any enjoyment the li’l boy’s room. that I receive from a live concert has to be weighed Men in Black Flashy against how much of a hassle it is. I mean, we got Thing/Matrix blue pill to Sacramento and then I need either one of there was the hassle of those handheld Men in traffic. Then the hassle of Black Flashy Things that having to park. Then the you hold in front of your hassle of having to wait in eyes and when it flashes line to get in, the hassle of it wipes out your memory being searched, the hassle or a blue pill from “The Matrix” that would make of finding your seats me blissfully unaware of and on and on.

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certain things. I would need them to be able to be dialed into certain memories, not a blanket erasure of all my cranial recordings. In this case I want to delete the memory of watching the 2021 Netflix documentary about TV painter Bob Ross called “Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed.” I am a huge Bob Ross fan and it messed me up hearing about how allegedly he was and continues to be exploited by a family that gained legal access to his likeness and legacy. It made me look at the Bob Ross calendar, Bob Ross Happy Accidents Bandages and Bob Ross T-shirt I have with something resembling shame for being duped.

“YOU HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY! DID YOU GET YOUR LICENSE FROM A HAPPY MEAL?” Or when I see those kids who travel in packs pulling wheelies, riding in the middle of the street and causing problems: “IS IT THE BIKE THAT MAKES YOU A MORON? OR YOUR LACK OF HOME TRAINING?” Or when I pass a pedestrian wearing a Boss Ross T-shirt: “WATCH ‘HAPPY ACCIDENTS, BETRAYAL & GREED’ – THEN TAKE THE BLUE PILL!”

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I saw a commercial for a smartphone that can translate different languages back and forth in real time. I want one of those that speaks woman. That way if my wife says, “I’m fine,” the little artificially intelligent voice would translate it as, “I am definitely not fine. I’m upset and angry and annoyed and you have to figure out why.” Or if she said, “Sorry, what?” the little voice would say, “I heard exactly what you said and you have seven seconds to change it.”

I had a love/hate relationship with roller skating back in the day. I mean, on the one hand roller rinks blasted music I liked and there were girls there. On the other, I never learned how to skate. You know how you’re taught to get your balance on a bike? I never received that instruction or mastered it for roller skates. Flailing wildly then falling and dragging anyone else near to me to the hardwood floor? I’m all over that. Skating? No. I want some self-balancing roller skates that will not allow you to fall and do the work for you so I can finally truly enjoy the classic 1979 tune by Vaughan Mason & Crew, “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll.”

Blues Brothers car speaker Remember in the movie “The Blues Brothers” when Jake and Elwood drove around Chicago with that ginormous speaker on top of their car to let people know about the show they were doing that night? I want one of those, but not for promotional purposes. I just want to be able to say at an intersection when someone is too hesitant:

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2 local government meetings happening Two government meetings will be held this week. They are: n Fairfield City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, City Council chamber, 1000 Webster St. Info: www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/ city_council. n Rio Vista City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, City Council chamber, 1 Main St. Info: www.rio vistacity.com/city-council.

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tion and badge number. Theirs was 731. The badge itself is a rare fragment of history, and its archaeological discovery is as noteworthy as fossilized footprints found in New Mexico and an ancient Egyptian city discovered beneath the sands after thousands of years, according to the editors of Archaeology Magazine. The list of top 10 discoveries made in 2021 will appear in the magazine’s January/February 2022 issue. “We felt the tag had to be included because it’s a reminder of an individual who may otherwise have been lost to time and to the dehumanizing system of enslavement,” said Marley Brown, associate editor of Archaeology Magazine. Brown continued, “What’s more, the fact that the College of Charleston team recovered the object from its archaeological context provides a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the person who may once have worn it – a real gift considering many of these tags have no provenance.” Its discovery was also a bit of a surprise. See Badge, Page A7

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the special bond that dogs, humans share but typically only during a brief period of time. nne Burrows is a Both humans and dogs biological anthrorelease the hormone pologist and oxytocin (into their professor at bloodstream) when they Duquesne University in engage in mutual gaze. Pittsburgh who It’s a hormone that is teaches a course on meant to establish an the unique relationemotional bond. ship between When a mother a nd humans and dogs. gazes into the eyes of She also has a a newborn, typically special place in her her brain releases heart for our canine oxytocin. It encourcompanions, volunteerages you to stay put. You ing at Animal Friends don’t want to go places. three days a week as a It helps release milk. dog walker and parenting Fathers also release it an 8-year-old Husky mix when they gaze into their named Ruby. baby’s eyes. It seems to Burrows agreed to lower testosterone levels share some of her insights and helps lower aggresinto the special bond sive impulses and [makes that dogs and humans them] want to protect and share, and how dogs have spend time with the baby. evolved to better commuSo there is this physionicate with their human logical response that both caregivers. dogs and humans have This interview has when we gaze into each been edited for length other’s eyes. and clarity. Q. Why do dogs Q. How far back in and humans get time does the dog-human along so well? relationship go? A. Tens of thousands A. It goes back at of years of bonding. least 40,000 years. Nobody really knows why There is no archaeologiwe domesticated dogs. It cal evidence for earlier. has to have been mutually About 40,000 years ago beneficial. There are thein Southeast Asia and ories. [Maybe] wolf packs central Europe you start and humans engaged to see evidence of dog in cooperative hunting. domestication that is [Maybe] wolf packs folirrefutable. lowed humans around Q. What is unique and ate the carcasses that about the dog/human humans butchered. relationship? Dogs and humans just A. The way that dogs get each other in a way and humans read each that no other species do. other’s facial expresQ. What are the most sions with a high degree important things dog of accuracy. And there owners need to know is no other animal, about their canine either wild or domescompanions? tic, that we engage in A. They need to ask mutual gaze with. themselves if they are Q. What do you mean willing to devote the by “mutual gaze?” time to house and care A. We gaze into one for a dog. Some people another’s eyes. If you want to get a dog that requires no work but have a cat, you can can pose for cute photos engage in mutual gaze

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loyal no matter what. We use dogs to support people with life-threatening disabilities. We have Seeing Eye dogs and epilepsy dogs. We have dogs in war that have given their lives to do their jobs. At the end of the day, so many of us want to come home and snuggle with our dogs. Human and dog brains are linked. Our existence is linked. Q. Are there any big misperceptions about dogs that you could dispel? A. A lot of people have a notion about a pit bull. Lots of people consider pit bulls to be mean, dangerous, aggressive breeds. Every pit bull I’ve worked with has been reasonably friendly. Most of them want to be in your arms and be loved and are so eager to please humans. There are no bad pit bulls. There are bad owners. An owner trains a pit bull to be aggressive or abuses the animal. Q. Is there anything else you think people would be interested in knowing about dogs? A. If I leave you with anything, it would be – be kind to your dog. Don’t hit your dog. Don’t punish your dog or use a shock collar. Treat your dog with the same care that you would want. When telling your dog to do something or not to do something, it’s better to do it with positivity rather than hitting or shocking. The sole goal for that dog is to please you, so be kind. They ask for so little.

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How to deal with someone who is grieving during the holidays Dear Annie: I giving through New recently lost my son, Year’s Day – might and Thanksgiving come across as if you without him was very don’t realize (or care painful. I am writing to about) the permanence offer suggestions for of their grief. On the how people might act, or other hand, saying what they should say, nothing at all speaks a when interacting with louder message of Annie Lane indifference than one who is grieving the Dear Annie loss of a loved one. shouted words. Ordinarily, I would Like the scent of have texted “Sam” in advance candles, grief remains in the air to tell him where we would be of the holidays even amid the celebrating Thanksgiving, and I beauty and joy of the season. would have said to put on clean Saying something is better than clothes, shower and not be late. saying nothing. Here are ways I couldn’t help but feel a to tell your friends you’re profound, overwhelming thinking of them and are aware sadness and an unbearable pain of their grief during as I prepared to have my first the holidays: Thanksgiving without my son. n “I’m thinking of you. I Chances are, if you are know this is your first Thanksgiving without Sam.” reading this column, you n “I’m keeping you and your probably know someone who is family in my thoughts this first struggling with the loss of a Hanukkah after Sam’s death. I child or grandchild, and it is realize you’re still adjusting to very painful trying to get Sam’s absence.” through the holiday season. n “Will you join us for Although it’s only been a Hanukkah, Christmas, New mere seven months since I Year’s, etc.? We realize you buried my son, I have learned might not want to sit alone.” that the art of using the right n “I know the holidays will words helps to soothe the pain. be hard on you and your family So, what do you say to without Sam here with you.” someone who is mourning n “May I come visit with you during the holidays? If your during this holiday?” friends’ loss is recent, wishing n “I’d love to hear stories them “happy holidays” – or about Sam.” happy anything from Thanks-

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Some habits are hangovers from a time when such behavior was necessary. When the necessity left, the habit stayed. Now it’s either a fond memory or a waste of motion; you decide. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Domestic life will be improved by implementing one key change. This behavior might feel strange and forced at first but with repetition it quickly becomes comfortable. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don’t advise or instruct. People don’t like to be told what to do today. Model everything you want to see in others. They’ll likely follow your lead but even if they don’t, at least you benefit from living your ideal. CANCER (June 22July 22). What comes around goes around, and rather immediately today. This fact favors you since you’re inclined to make contributions that are helpful, supportive and loving. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Oddly, too much politeness can be impolite. If it sets a tone that makes people uncomfortable, it defeats the purpose of manners. Besides, people get bored with predictability. Your unexpected behavior will delight. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Long after others have given up, you will still be holding on.

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Well-thought-out words can soothe wounded hearts. Notice I said “soothe” and not “heal”? You can’t “fix” anyone’s grief, but you can offer consoling support that doesn’t deepen the pain. When talking about the holidays with the newly bereaved, be thoughtful and deliberate in your choice of words: n Plan to commemorate instead of celebrating. n Invite grieving friends to a gathering rather than a party. n Acknowledge awareness of your friends’ ongoing grief rather than assuming they should feel a certain way. n Avoid “at least” statements, which diminish the importance and impact of mourners’ losses. Please keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers as we enter our first holiday season without Sam. God Bless All. — From a Grieving Father Dear Grieving Father: I am so sorry for your loss, and I want to thank you for putting together these beautiful and thoughtful suggestions for other people who have friends who have experienced losses and are in mourning. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

by Holiday Mathis

Today’s birthday Reality flickers. There’s the sense that this could finally be the real world. . . Then, in an instant, life streams in as surreal or sublime. You’ll absorb and assimilate all even when you don’t feel in charge of it. Your courage opens opportunity. Gemini and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 33, 2, 19 and 6.

It shows heart, yet your tenacity doesn’t feel like effort because you’re naturally inclined to follow through. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ve been working in the dark, metaphorically. Someone must know where the light switch is. Your inquisitiveness will save the day. You’ll ask more people better questions. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re not trying to win someone over, rather you just want to express yourself and you’re in no mood to go small. Your boldness will make a difference. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). Everyone in the group is committed to meeting a common goal. You may not technically be the team leader

but it will fall to you to keep everyone motivated. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Maybe you’ve been sharing a little too much. The good stuff is meant for you, too. The world is your poem to read; your mystery to solve; your beauty to revel in. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18). Your stellar work ethic disallows you to anything but your best. Today, this will entail taking more than your share of responsibility and continuing on long after the glamour has worn off. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Stick to your plan. You might have to pass on a spur-of-themoment opportunity but you won’t really be missing out. Right now, it’s more important to keep your word to yourself. In time, you’ll do everything you want to do. CELEBRITY PROFILES: From “Superbad” to his Oscar-nominated performance in “Moneyball,” Jonah Hill brings a quality of heart and intelligence to his work that makes people fall in love even when the character he’s playing is not that lovable. With four major luminaries in Sagittarius, passion and exploration are high-priority for Hill.

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by Phillip Alder tive. What is the difference? My feeling is that at a competitive table, trumps divide worse and finesses lose more often than the mathematicians lead us to believe. Even if that isn’t true, you should always try to allow for the worst if you can. In this deal, how should South play in four hearts after West leads the club king? In the auction, North’s three-club rebid was a double negative, showing 0-4 points. After that, if South had bid only three hearts, it would have been nonforcing, showing exactly nine winners. If partner had no semblance of a 10th, he might pass. So, South jumped to four hearts, hoping he wasn’t missing a slam if partner had the spade queen and sufficient in hearts to give only one loser there. Declarer, thinking there was no danger, led his heart queen at trick two. East took the trick perforce and returned a club. South ruffed and cashed the heart king. When East discarded a club, declarer moaned and collapsed into his chair. “How unlucky can I be?” He had to lose one spade and three hearts. North was unsympathetic. “If trumps were 5-0, you had no chance. Otherwise, though, you had a safety play to guarantee at most two trump losers: Lead a low heart at trick two.” COPYRIGHT: 2021, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE

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Republicans keep taking apart our democracy

epublicans continue to take the sledgehammer to democracy. Enjoy today gentle readers, living in the world’s premier democracy. We have three more years, then a single-party dictatorship, American-style for a generation. “Jack, you’ve gone full nut-case!” But hear me out. Write a letter to the editor and convince me otherwise. When I last left this topic we had 19 states that had passed 33 laws that put limits on voting. Some were not so bad, but most were. Now, 20 states have accepted 245 bills for consideration in 2022. Six swing states are the real concern. Here are the actions covered. First, of course, is requiring a special voter ID. Honest citizens who want to vote, but who Jack Batson perhaps postpone or otherwise fail to get one, are cut out. We’re maybe talking about small numbers here, but that’s how elections are won in swing states. Next, ending mail-in balloting as much as possible. “Massive fraud” cries the former president, but no significant cases have been reliably reported. And never mind that California has used them widely and that Colorado has used them exclusively for eight years. Republicans, slavishly true to Dear Leader, won’t listen. Fact is, mail-ins make voting too easy. Next, no more drop boxes. Very, very unAmerican and dangerous. They make voting easier, too Next, more authority will be given to “poll watchers.” In the South, I’ll look forward for them to be easily identifiable wearing their traditional dress, white sheets and pointy caps. The South has always had White “poll watchers.” Finally and the worst threat, some states are giving summary power to their state legislatures to overturn results that have suspected “irregularities” (which can always be found.) In those six swing states the Republican legislatures are gerrymandering such that they will have large majorities to ensure a partisan result. Millions of Democratic votes will simply be ignored. There’s lots of talk about purging voter rolls. Get those dead people off the rolls! Remember when Florida gathered up the names of all its former felons (who were forbidden to vote then), took their first and last names and purged all those on the rolls with the same first and last names? If you had a different middle initial, your name was dumped anyway. Subtract a few more votes. Here’s one which is easy to understand. “More people voted than were on the rolls!” No actual investigation has recently found that, and it would be super easy to uncover. New Hampshire wants to forbid machinescanning of ballots (so unreliable, even if it’s been done for ages) in favor of hand counting. That means that results won’t be declared for weeks as “suspicious ballots” are scrutinized, which suggests that our elections are unreliable which means that perhaps the matter should be turned over to our elected representatives. Again, the GOP is putting on a full-court press even in non-swing states. To be a loyal Republican, you’ve got to fall into line. For the same purpose – creating doubts about election integrity – more states will hold “audits.” Audits fill the airwaves for weeks and months screaming “something’s wrong.” This fulfills the strategy of that sage Steve Bannon, “Fill the media with ****,” which is the purpose of “audits” (and most Trumpian blather). Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida wants a statepaid “governor’s militia” reportable to him alone to act as “an election law enforcement unit.” I wonder if they’ll wear brown shirts. It’s an utterly unprecedented full-court press from the entire GOP. Since Democrats don’t scream and shout very well, I don’t think any of this will be stopped, including because of the filibuster. Prez Joe has said little. Democrats in general are deficient at stirring up the troops. They’re into policy and “good government” so much they forget about politics and raising hell. They think infrastructure is so wonderful that people won’t pay attention to the mortal danger looming. Polite pundits will call it “minority democracy.” Democracy? It’s really single-party dictatorship. This is going to happen, folks. Brace yourself. Jack Batson is a former member of the Fairfield City Council. Reach him by email at jsbatson@prodigy.net.

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A Christmas wish to give ones(elf)

want to be Santa sleeping and who’s awake for Christmas. through the Christmas song of Plump my rump, whip their days. me up a hoary head and So, hark! Take a load off white whiskers, bedeck my your heart, gather up faithbody in red and white and ful friends who are dear to tickle my tummy for a hearty you and bring them near to ho ho ho! Give me the gift of you because here comes Santa gift giving. I know my first gift Claus’ recipe. and I’d fly into it like down off Since every recipe needs Kevin Ryan a list, a thistle. before we start be sure A recipe; Santa’s recipe – and I’d to check it twice. The ingredients are give it away. no farther than the cupboard of your Here is the skinny on portly St. heart and the only expertise needed Nicholas’ boundless joy. Over the past is a pulse. few millennia, Santa has honed his Start with a pound of purpose. expertise as a culinary critic of how Have a reason and rationale to your to prepare a bountiful buffet banquet life that does not start and end by of living. I have it direct from none looking in the mirror. other than Rudolph that the MerThen, add a pinch of productivchant of Mirth knows the secret to ity. Just get your hands dirty and put the sizzle in your stake in life. The make something, anything more than ole bearded Marquis of Merriment it was to start with. Dirty hands can has a cooking show. If you tune your clean minds. hearts and minds just right, close Stir in cream of creativity. your eyes, and wish the most selfless Simmer, not dwell-simmer. ever Christmas wish, you’ll find yourQuite a concoction ya got brewing, self there. eh? Sort of like life. The joyous jamOf course, no iPods, cellphones, balaya of life is always better than the TVs PCs, CDs or DVDs allowed. sum of its parts. Their frequencies tend to interNext, lightly flour with forgivefere with the recipe, as well as ness. Understand it, get it and give Rudolph’s nose. more than you receive. Mrs. Claus assures me that Santa’s Pass giggle, move straight on to ho kitchen is not one of those wham bam, ho ho, and add two to three heaping conspicuous consumption scams that helpings of humor. Then randomly simply pack on the empty calories of carmelize the entire concoction with pounds of mere possessions. kindness. It’s best that way. As I learned from Dancer and Now, strain the sauce through Prancer, Santa knows who’s been a smile collector; biggest size

they make. Close your eyes and savor the aroma, especially when the stink of suffering or boredom chills your nose. Of course, you have to have tunes. Make music with your eyes, your laughter and your love. Now run around the kitchen twice. Wow the world with your energy. Toss a tomato, juggle a jujube, and assault the pits, be they cherry or life. No matter what, do it with flare and keep moving to your groove. If you get a scratch or two, singe a hair or burn your tongue, good for you! Every elf worth their weight in mistletoe knows there’s no fun cooking in life’s kitchen without bumps. Now then, head for a window of your heart and listen. Listen carefully and you’ll hear it: children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile. So, are you now dreaming of a white Christmas and need to see snow even here in sunny California? Not a problem. Disconnect the cable TV. Finally, turn up the heat of your heart in your life. There’s no need for frigid Jack Frost nipping at your soul. Keep cooking in the kitchen, and soon you too will be a jolly old elf, laughing, in spite of yourself. Dr. Kevin Ryan is a professor of medicine, musician, author and retired colonel in the United States Air Force. He can be reached at ryan_k@ comcast.net.

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years of age or over and shall have always strongly suphave been a resident of this ported immigrant rights state, and of the county, city, and worked to protect or village for thirty days next immigrants, expand visa preceding an election." opportunities, and provide For good measure, the bill a pathway to citizenship for also appears to violate state those who are here. A decade election statutes, which list ago, I co-founded a biparmandatory qualifications for tisan coalition of leaders to voters: "No person shall be push for immigration reform, Michael R. to register for and a group that recently merged Bloomberg qualified vote at any election unless he with the American Immigrais a citizen of the United States and tion Council. And during my time as is or will be, on the day of such elecmayor, we created a program to help more New Yorkers apply for citizention, eighteen years of age or over and ship, which became a national model. a resident of this state." This is hardly ambiguous language. To me, being pro-immigrant Should the plan somehow survive has always meant incentivizing a legal challenge, there's also the and rewarding citizenship – but small matter of putting it in place. some cities, unfortunately, are in Ballots in local elections often include danger of making it a less attractive state offices (judgeships, for instance) proposition. and statewide referendums that nonGenerations of immigrants have sought U.S. citizenship to gain full citizens wouldn't be eligible to vote access to the American dream, for. Preventing noncitizens from including all the rights and responsivoting on those matters would be extremely difficult under any circumbilities that go along with it – chief of them, the right (and responsibility) stances. Leaving it to the city's board to vote. But this month, the New York of elections, a notoriously incomCity Council voted 33-14 to authopetent patronage mill, is a recipe rize noncitizen voting. The bill would for disaster. Other jurisdictions may not face grant some 800,000 immigrants exactly these legal and logistical with green cards or work permits, obstacles, but the biggest problem and who have been living in the city with noncitizen voting isn't a legal for 30 days, the right to participate or technical obstacle: It's the way it in elections for mayor, city council devalues citizenship. and other offices, as well as in local Proponents of the concept argue ballot questions. that voting gives the noncitizen The bill is likely to be challenged more civic connections and a bigger in court, because it conflicts with the "stake" in the community. This gets plain language of the state constituthings precisely backward: Voting tion, which repeatedly uses the word "citizen" in its suffrage clause: "Every is a major reason many immigrants seek to obtain citizenship. They citizen shall be entitled to vote at recognize that citizenship brings every election for all officers elected greater rights and responsibilities. by the people and upon all questions If cities want more immigrants to submitted to the vote of the people provided that such citizen is eighteen become citizens – as they absolutely

should – stripping away that incentive won't help. There's no question that the route immigrants must travel to obtain citizenship is too slow and too restrictive. Fixing this process requires the White House and Congress to work with Republicans on a bipartisan deal, which noncitizen voting will make even more difficult and unlikely. In fact, it will lend credence to the Republican argument that Democrats support immigration reform purely to pad their own voter rolls. This view is false, but pushing for noncitizen voting will only make it harder to refute, while also making the national conversation on the topic more toxic than it already is. Immigrants deserve to be heard and protected. But that will not happen with local attempts to supersede the broken federal system. Instead, we must do the hard work of fixing it through federal legislation – without making that even more difficult than it already is. Historically, incentivizing citizenship by combining it with the right to vote has benefited both immigrant communities and America as a whole – not only by integrating diverse cultures, but by cultivating a shared sense of purpose and national identity. Local leaders should not attempt to break that compact. They should instead unite their efforts on Washington, so more immigrants have the opportunity to become full-fledged citizens – and voters. Michael R. Bloomberg is the founder and majority owner of Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News, and UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions.

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Badge From Page A3 The reason there was ever an excavation site at 63 1/2 Coming St. was because there were plans to build a solar pavilion there. Because the school received federal dollars from the U.S. Department of Energy through the S.C. Department of Energy to complete the project, it meant the site required a cultural resource survey before construction could begin. The digging began in February, and in March, while sifting through the dirt below, the slave badge surfaced. Other artifacts were found at the site, too, like pottery, animal bones and an old ceramic soda bottle. But the slave badge was an explicit reminder of slavery, America’s original sin. “You felt the evil,” said Jim Newhard, a classics professor, landscape architect and director of the college’s Center for Historical Landscapes. “It redoubled in my mind that not only was this artifact an expression of enslavement, so were the other objects we were recovering.” Grant Gilmore, an associate professor and Addlestone Chair in Historic Preservation, told the magazine that most slave badges, including those held by private collectors, have no origin story beyond what is listed on the badge itself. That this badge was found in a specific Charleston kitchen could provide new clues to discover more about the person assigned that badge. Gilmore told the publication that an enslaved person living in that house “may have discarded the tag in the hearth or someone on loan from across town may have lost it one day.”

The nearly 4-centimeter square slave badge is also a physical reminder of how urban slavery worked in Charleston, said Bernard Powers, director of the college’s Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston. “This discovery confirms the idea that Black labor was integrally involved in shaping the contours of the land, erecting the city’s buildings and providing the human connections that made Charleston the vital center of production and exchange it became and remains today,” Powers said in a statement after the badge was found earlier this year. While other Southern cities had similar hired labor arrangements for enslaved workers, Charleston is the only one that produced such tags or badges, Gillmore told the magazine. Slave badges were dated and were issued annually and became a source of tax revenue for the city. Costs for tags in 1865 ranged from $10 to $35. The day the slave badge from 1853 was discovered, Newhard said he temporarily paused the work at the site to help students understand the artifact and better recognize the site as a whole. He said he wanted them to see the importance and value of the work they were doing. “We knew we were excavating a space inhabited and used by enslaved Intellectually, people. everything that we were collecting was possessed or used by those people,” Newhard said. “The tag, however, puts an agent to that scene.” Even though the badge may have allowed an enslaved person to move more freely in the urban landscape and earn a small income for his or her family, Newhard said the badge was still an object worn as a mark of enslavement.

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Study: Thousands of US youth lack adequate health insurance Tribune Content Agency A third of children in the United States had unreliable or insufficient health insurance in the years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic – a problem to which the public health emergency has drawn even more attention. The portion of children who were underinsured rose from 30% in 2016 to 34% in 2019, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine published in the journal Pediatrics. Being “underinsured” means you have health insurance, but it is too expensive to use, for instance because of a high deductible that requires you to pay thousands of dollars out of pocket before the plan begins to cover a greater portion of costs. Families covered by private, employer-sponsored health plans and those who earned too much to qualify for publicly funded Medicaid experienced the most trouble affording health care with their insurance, according to the study. “There’s this perception that if you have a decent job and you have employer based insurance you’re all set. That’s just obviously not the case,” said Justin Yu, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Pitt’s School of Medicine and the study’s lead author. As of 2019, nearly 1.5 million kids in Pennsylvania and New Jersey lacked adequate and continuous health insur-

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A 5-year-old child receives the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, Nov. 2. ance, according to Yu’s research. The study used data from the National Survey of Children’s Health, which tracks health information about children from birth through age 17. In New Jersey, the underinsured rate remained fairly steady during the three-year study period, with almost 34% of children underinsured in 2019. A smaller portion of Pennsylvania children were without adequate health insurance, but the underinsured rate rose more significantly, by nearly 8 percentage points, to 31% in 2019. Researchers attributed the increase in underinsured children to rising out-of-pocket costs associated with private health plans. The average deductible for single coverage under an employer sponsored health plan is $1,669 in 2021, a 68% increase over the past decade, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s employer survey. Co-pays, premiums, and prescription drug costs have become

a major financial strain for families whose household income has not kept up with inflation. Meanwhile Medicaid, a publicly funded program for low-income families, has fewer outof-pocket costs. People covered by Medicaid were less likely to experience inadequate insurance, according to the Pitt study. Pennsylvania has a particularly robust Medicaid program and does not have an income limit for CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), said Kari King, CEO of Pennsylvania Partnership for Children, a children’s health advocacy organization. The program is a valuable option for families who earn too much for Medicaid and feel unable to afford private insurance to ensure that at least their children are covered, she said. The amount families pay for CHIP coverage varies depending on income, with higher-earning families paying more. Medicaid enrollment has soared during the

pandemic, as people who lost jobs became newly eligible for coverage. “With the pandemic, Medicaid in particular has really stepped in to be that point of coverage as people lost their employment . . . to be part of how families weather the storm,” said King. The pandemic has demonstrated how valuable Medicaid is and, Yu hopes, will motivate lawmakers to make publicly funded health care more widely available for children. Medicaid enrollment has remained high during the pandemic in part because as a condition of receiving federal relief funding, states were prohibited from requiring people to periodically renew their eligibility or disenrolling them. Consumer advocates are concerned that families could lose coverage if they are not aware they need to renew their eligibility when the public health emergency is over and states can resume their renewal process. They have urged states to comb through their Medicaid rolls slowly and carefully. “Smaller things can be done on a state-bystate basis to make the process easier,” such as improving community outreach and simplifying the application process, Yu said. “But for the biggest solutions, politicians need to make this something at the forefront of the conversation for society to say, ‘Yes, it is unacceptable that a third of the children are uninsured.’ ”

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Tribune Content Agency The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood as the organization experiences the lowest blood supply and donor turnout that it’s had ahead of the holiday season in more than a decade. While donor turnout typically declines during the holidays, turnout in recent months has been especially low and especially troubling, said Krystal Smith, communications director for the American Red Cross North Texas Region. Blood shortages mean patients who are seriously injured may not be able to get blood transfusions they need, and can lead to some patients deferring major surgeries such as organ transplants. While people were eager to step up and donate last year during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, donors’ sense of urgency has not carried over into 2021, Smith said. Yet many of the reasons for the low turnout and increased need for blood stem from the pandemic, Smith said. “Part of that is (donors’) nerves over there being a pandemic and wanting to

make sure that they stay safe,” she said. “Part of it’s been increased needs from hospitals from patients delaying services during the pandemic’s height and now coming back and needing additional transfusions.” Smith said patients shouldn’t be worried about visiting a donation center; the Red Cross is continuing to take additional health precautions at donation centers to ensure patients’ safety. The organization has encouraged people to schedule appointments online, has asked donors to stay at least 6 feet apart, has required the use of face masks and has added extra cleanings between patients “to help make it a safe environment while still collecting that lifesaving blood,” Smith said. To donate blood, people must be 16 or older, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Other eligibility criteria can be viewed online. People can return to donate every 56 days. Appointments to donate blood can be made online, through the Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800733-2767. Businesses and organizations can also apply to host a blood drive online.

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new year and eventually lead to an agreement. But Manchin, whose reluctance to get behind the legislation has grown as inflation has risen to levels not seen in decades, sounded on Sunday like his mind is made up. It’s still possible, though seemingly unlikely, that the senator’s firm statement just days before Christmas does not foreclose the possibility of negotiations continuing in the new year, possibly on a pared-down version of the House-passed legislation. “I’ve tried. I mean I really did. And the president was trying as hard as he could,” Manchin said. “He has an awful lot of irons in the fire right now. A lot. More on his plate than he needs for this to continue.” In response, the White House issued a scathing statement by press secretary Jen Psaki, who said the senator’s comments were “at odds with his discussions this week with the President, with White House staff, and with his own public utterances.” Manchin, she said, had given Biden a “written outline” last week of a package he could support that would have been “the same size and scope” as the president’s framework, leading the administration to believe continued talks would eventually lead to an agreement. “Senator Manchin promised to continue conversations in the days ahead, and to work with us to reach that common ground,” Psaki continued. “If his comments on Fox and written statement indicate an end to that effort, they represent a sudden and inexplicable reversal in his position, and a breach of his commitments to the President and the Senator’s colleagues in the House and Senate.” The castigation, which came after months of diplomatic statements refusing to criticize Manchin or negotiate with him through the press, finally made the administration’s frustra-

Spike From Page One demic, told CNN the nation should be prepared for big spikes in hospitalizations and deaths. “We are going to see a significant stress in some regions of the country on the hospital system, particularly in those areas where you have a low level of vaccination,” he said. Asked about holiday travel on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Fauci added: I think people just need to be prudent. Clearly, when you travel, there is always a risk of increased infection. That just goes with respiratory illnesses. But if people need to travel and want to travel for the obvious family reasons, during this holiday season, if you’re vaccinated and you’re boosted and you take care when you go into congregate settings like airports to make sure you continually wear your mask, you should be OK.” He said there will be

tion clear. Yet Psaki vowed that negotiations would continue because the legislation was “too important to give up. We will find a way to move forward next year.” Manchin, according to a person with knowledge of the conversation, did have an aide inform the administration of his position shortly before going on television Sunday. But he did not engage with the White House himself. He expanded on his reasoning – and offered even harsher words for his fellow Democrats – in a statement issued shortly after his television appearance. “My Democratic colleagues in Washington are determined to dramatically reshape our society in a way that leaves our country even more vulnerable to the threats we face,” he said. “I cannot take that risk with a staggering debt of more than $29 trillion and inflation taxes that are real and harmful to every hard-working American at the gasoline pumps, grocery stores and utility bills with no end in sight.” The senator, who is up for reelection in 2024 in a state Biden lost by 40 points, also cited a second Congressional Budget Office report, which Republicans requested, that determined the legislation would cost $4.5 trillion if the subsidies and credits included were extended. The White House dismissed that CBO score as “fake,” arguing that the proposal as written would cost far less and be fully paid for. In her statement, Psaki rebutted Manchin’s argument about inflation, noting the plan is “fully paid for” and that Biden has made clear to Manchin he doesn’t support extending the programs beyond what’s in the legislation. “That’s not what the president has proposed, not the bill the Senate would vote on, and not what the president would support,” she said. But Republicans believe any new benefits would likely be extended at a later date. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., one of the lawmakers who

sought the second CBO score likely in hopes of influencing Manchin, took a victory lap praising his Democratic colleague. “The CBO analysis confirmed Senator Manchin’s worst fears about Build Back Better,” Graham said. “He has always stated that he will not support a bill full of gimmicks, a bill that added to the debt or a bill that made inflation worse.” Several Democrats, apparently caught off guard by Manchin’s move, insisted that their

breakthrough infections among the vaccinated. “There’s no doubt about that. The difference between a vaccinated and boosted person who has an infection, and someone who has an infection who’s never been vaccinated – a major difference with regard to the risk of severity,” he added. Dr. Francis Collins, head of the National Institutes of Health, told CBS: “A big message for today is, if you’ve had vaccines and a booster, you’re very well protected against omicron causing you severe disease. So anybody listening to this who is in that 60% of Americans who are eligible for a booster but haven’t yet gotten one, this is the week to do it. Do not wait.” The variant, which has spread rapidly around the world since it was first identified in South Africa last month, appears to be fueling surges in other countries and on the U.S. East Coast. In areas of New York and New Jersey, omicron is estimated to account for 13% of new coronavirus cases, compared with 3% nation-

ally. New York public health officials on Friday reported the state’s highest single-day total of new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began. Nationally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention forecasts there could be more than 1 million new coronavirus cases recorded the week of Christmas. By contrast, around Halloween, there were 500,000 new weekly cases. Outbreaks of the virus have forced the postponement of sporting events, including the Los Angeles Rams’ game against the Seattle Seahawks scheduled for Sunday, which was moved to Tuesday. California is already dealing with a holiday surge from the delta variant. Statewide, Covid-19 hospitalizations are up 16% since Nov. 24, and in much of Southern California the increases are worse. “Unfortunately, we’re seeing indications of a winter surge on the heels of the Thanksgiving holiday,” said L.A. County

Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer this past week. “Case rates and daily hospitalization admissions are steadily increasing, and we anticipate that they will continue to increase as we enter the winter holidays.” The omicron threat adds another layer of concern. Omicron has now been detected in all sewage areas monitored by Santa Clara County, the home of Silicon Valley, meaning the variant “is present, at some level, in all parts of the county,” said local public health director Dr. Sara Cody last week. “What I see is perhaps one of the most challenging moments that we’ve had yet in the pandemic. And I think it’s challenging because it’s not what we were expecting,” Cody said. “We’ve all come to learn to live with Covid over the last two years, and we’re all a bit tired. But I want to let you know that when I look around the corner, I see a lot of Covid and a lot of omicron.”

was enjoyed. The school’s registrar, Sue Olivares, told the story of “The Magic Embrace” in Spanish. A rendition of “Jingle Bells” followed as Crystal Principal Jay Dowd prepared for a telling of the story, “Ira Sleeps Over.” “This is a lot of fun,” Dowd said before taking

center stage. “It’s been a long pandemic and we’ve missed these kids. It’s great to get everyone back together and on a high note.” He did have one regret. “I’m seeing former students who wanted to know why we didn’t do this for them,” he said. The event will con-

tinue in the future, he said. The evening ended with “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” in both English and Spanish. Doherty was joined on guitar by Mike Mulvihill, a sixth-grade teacher, and her sister-in-law, Chris Close, who traveled from Lake Tahoe with her ukulele.

care, preschool and elder care are off the table, for now. The White House had argued such benefits were a prudent response to rising inflation. The development was exactly what House progressives were worried about in October, when they had initially withheld their support for the Senate-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill – the other half of Biden’s jobs agenda – out of concern Manchin and other Democratic moderates wouldn’t back the social spending legislation. They had planned to pass the package through a process known as budget reconciliation, which requires just 50 Senate votes, allowing Vice President Kamala Harris — Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. to break the tie in the evenly divided Senate. No Republiagenda must still move cans supported the forward. “It’s not over measure. yet,” Sen. Alex Padilla, The progressives D-Calif., insisted during eventually agreed to vote an appearance on on the infrastructure MSNBC. package after Biden said One of the most he’d gotten Manchin and vulnerable House Demo- others to agree in princicrats, Virginia Rep. ple to a framework for the Abigail Spanberger, who Build Back Better voted for the legislation legislation. despite the political risk But that agreement in her conservative dis- does not appear to have trict, said in a statement held. that the provisions in the The most outspoken bill remain “critical for Senate progressive, Sen. the long-term health, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was safety and security of our among the first to react to families and our commu- Manchin’s statement. nities.” She blasted During an interview on Manchin, saying it was CNN, Sanders said that “unacceptable” that he Manchin will have to “walked away from pro- explain to his constituents ductive negotiations.” in West Virginia, “a state The defeat of Biden’s that is struggling,” why ambitious domestic he’d stand in the way of program would mark a new Medicare subsidies devastating setback for a for dental coverage and president who suggested investments aimed at that his 36 years in the combating climate Senate would enable him change. to succeed in bridging “Let Mr. Manchin divides and entered office explain to the people why envisioning a historic, he doesn’t have the guts to President Franklin D. stand up to powerful Roosevelt-styled agenda special interests,” in response to the pan- Sanders said, calling for a demic and resulting full Senate vote on the economic instability. legislation next month The legislation’s even if the bill fails. demise means the expira“We’ve been dealing tion next month of the with Mr. Manchin for 2021 child tax credit that month after month after had given qualifying fam- month,” Sanders said. ilies up to $300 per month “But if he doesn’t have for each child under age the courage to do the right 6 and up to $250 per thing for the working month for each child ages families of West Virginia 6 through 17. Beyond and America, let him vote that, new proposals to no in front of the whole subsidize the cost of child world.”

‘Let Mr. Manchin explain to the people why he doesn’t have the guts to stand up to powerful special interests.’

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Garoppolo strong, Kittle, Bosa dominate in win Dieter Kurtenbach THE MERCURY NEWS

he Niners welcomed an inferior team to Levi’s Stadium Sunday and did what a playoff team should do: They dominated them. It wasn’t a full 60-minute beat-down, but it was pretty close. San Francisco’s 31-13 win was its best performance since Weeks 10 and 11, which re-established the Niners as a playoff team. The Week 15 win against the Falcons in all

ANALYSIS likelihood punched the Niners’ ticket to the postseason with three games to play. Here were the studs and duds of the Niners’ eighth win of the season:

Studs NICK BOSA In a truly dominating performance on the defensive line, Bosa had a sack and a forced fumble, recovered by the 49ers. The stat sheet wasn’t filled, but the

Falcons’ offensive line stood no chance against him. Bosa’s constant pressure on Matt Ryan left the Atlanta offense in shambles. Atlanta couldn’t dedicate enough players to stop Bosa, so they decided to hold by design, hoping the referees wouldn’t flag them. More often than not, they didn’t. Good work if you can get away with it. And it was no coincidence that when Bosa exited to be evaluated for a concussion (he was cleared and returned) and the Niners kept him on the bench save for third down in the second half, Atlanta started moving the ball a bit.

Bosa is playing the best football of his young career right now and is a viable Defensive Player of the Year candidate. GEORGE KITTLE It wasn’t simply the catches or the yards – it was the way that Kittle required three, four, sometimes even five Falcons players to bring him down when he had the ball in his hands. If you want to talk about establishing a tone for the game, Kittle did it on Sunday. Over his last three games, Kittle has averaged more than 140 yards. He, too, is playing arguably the best football of his career at the exact right time.

TRENT WILLIAMS The Niners’ left tackle was absolutely rag-dolling whomever Atlanta put in front of him Sunday. How is this guy eighth in Pro Bowl voting? Williams is the best tackle in the game right now. Get it together, people. DEEBO SAMUEL Not only is he the only Niners running back who can get to the outside, but he also reemerged as a receiving threat in this game, catching a 30-yard pass to spark the Niners’ scoring drive to close the first half. He followed that play with a 10-yard touchdown run from the backfield.

The Niners’ offense is at its best when it is featuring Samuel in a variety of ways. That was on full display Sunday. JEFF WILSON JR. He had his first touchdown of the season and his first 100-yard game of the season. Wilson showed more burst than we’ve seen from him all season on Sunday. When Mitchell returns, the Niners have a dangerous inside-outside threat. Plus Samuel in the backfield? My goodness, that could be fun. JIMMY GAROPPOLO Credit where it’s due:

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anyone in protocol. A Sharks spokesman said anyone with tickets to either postponed game should hold onto them until the games have been rescheduled. As of Sunday afternoon, 39 NHL games have been postponed as the Detroit Red Wings became the sixth NHL team to shut down their schedule until after Christmas. Boston and Nashville did the same on Saturday, joining Calgary, Colorado, and Florida in that regard. Despite a sharp league-wide increase in positive Covid test results among players, coaches, and hockey staff, the joint announcement

NHL postpones two Sharks games over Covid travel concerns SAN JOSE — Two Sharks home games this week against Canadianbased teams were among 12 postponed by the NHL on Sunday as the league halted all cross-border travel prior to Christmas over increasing Covidrelated concerns. In a joint announcement with NHL Players’ Association, the league said all games between and American and Canadian-based teams between Monday and Thursday would be rescheduled, “due to the concern about cross-border travel and, given the fluid nature of federal travel restrictions.”

The Sharks were slated to play the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday and the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at SAP Center in their final two games before the Christmas break that runs between Dec. 24 and 26. San Jose’s next scheduled game is Dec.27inAnaheimagainst the Ducks. The Sharks (15-14-1) last played on Thursday, a 5-2 home loss to the Canucks. Entering Sunday, the Canucks and Oilers had a combined 11 players and two coaches in the league’s Covid protocol, joining over 90 other players league-wide. The Sharks, as of Sunday afternoon, did not have

also stated that the 2021-22 regular-season schedule would continue. The league and NHLPA said, “there have been a low number of positive cases that have resulted in concerning symptoms or serious illness. Therefore, the NHLPA’s and NHL’s medical experts have determined that, with virtually all Players and Club hockey staff fully vaccinated, the need to temporarily shut down individual teams should continue to be made on a case-by-case basis.” The league, in its statement, did not say when the 12 postponed games See Sharks, Page B8

Shaun White struggles again in Olympic snowboard qualifier Tribune Content Agency An American halfpipe snowboarder essentially punched his ticket to the 2022 Beijing Olympics on a historic afternoon at Sunday’s qualifier in Copper Mountain, Colo. It wasn’t Shaun White. The three-time gold medalist continued to underwhelm in the 2021-22 season and is down to one remaining qualifier, Jan. 6-8 at Mammoth Mountain. It doesn’t mean he won’t make the three- or fourman U.S. team. But more and more, it looks like the 35-year-old icon from Carlsbad will need a discretionary pick from U.S. Ski & Snowboard to get to Beijing. White finished seventh at the Dew Tour event in Copper Mountain. He was eighth two weeks

ago on this same halfpipe at the U.S. Grand Prix. Fellow American Taylor Gold was second, giving him the podium finish that all but secures an Olympic spot. Up to two Americans make the team if they’re in the top six of the world halfpipe rankings on Wednesday (Gold is currently the highest at No. 9). The remaining spots are filled by anyone with a podium finish in the four qualifiers (and so far only Gold has one), plus at least one discretionary pick by the federation. White’s day was a mixture of bad fortune and sloppy riding. He snapped a binding on his board in practice runs, replaced it, then snapped it again during his first run, resulting in a late crash. He slid out of his first landing on his second run, dropping to ninth place

in the 10-man final. That left one run, which was clean despite a few uncharacteristic bobbles. His score of 82.00 moved him up only two places. In an interview that aired Wednesday on NBC’s “Today,” White spoke like a man coming to grips with the realities of getting old in a young man’s sport. As recently as October, he said he “wouldn’t count out” 2026. “This is, I think, my last run,” White told “Today” of his quest for a fifth Winter Games. “It’s hard to talk about, because my whole life I’ve kind of been looked at as somewhat superhuman because I do these things (in the halfpipe). . . . I’ve prided myself on being that individual, and, man, realizing and See White, Page B8

DAVIS — Jerel Victor poured in 26 points, hitting 6-of-7 3-point attempts, and the Rodriguez High boys basketball team stampeded past Monticello Empire League rival Will C. Wood, 55-30, to win the Les Curry Invitational championship, Saturday night. Tournament MVP Leroy Bryant added nine points, five rebounds and three assists, while Joe Gould had seven points, five rebounds and five assists with Gould and Victor also making the all-tournament team. The Mustangs led 21-8 after the first quarter and 35-13 at the half and cruised home from there. Krishna Clay led Wood (8-2) with 12 points, while Remy Hardin had eight with both being named to the all-tournament team. “Rodriguez came out strong and forced us into bad decisions as we couldn’t make a shot in the first half,” Wildcats coach Mark Wudel said. “If we were on the beach, we wouldn’t have been able to hit the water tonight. We settled down in the second half but the lead was too much to overcome. We learned a lot tonight and will get back at practice to correct the problems. This will only make us better.” Rodriguez 70, Davis 58: At Davis on Friday, the Mustangs knocked off the Les Curry Invitational hosts behind 24 points, seven steals, five rebounds and five assists from Bryant, 17 points and five steals from Victor, and eight points, six rebounds and two blocks from Cameron Brewer. Rodriguez 56, Roseville 54: At Davis on Thursday, the Mustangs had their toughest test in the Les Curry Invitational with Bryant providing 14 points, eight rebounds and seven steals, Oliver Wiliams 12 points, five rebounds and one steal, and Gianni Miles nine points and four rebounds. Vacaville Christian 50, Delta 26: At Vacaville on Saturday in the championship game of their own Christmas Classic, the balanced Falcons outscored

the Saints in all four quarters en route to the victory. Vacaville Christian (6-1) got nine points and three steals from Thomas Lane; nine points and six rebounds from Mehki Dawson; eight points and eight rebounds from John Elliott; eight points, six rebounds and four steals from Rohan Aujla; six points, three steals from tournament MVP Garrett Kuch; five points, two rebounds and two steals from Landon Graves; and five assists from Tanner Tripp. “Overall, the team played well balanced defensive and offensive,” coach David Kuch said.

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Green pins his way to tourney title for Falcons VACAVILLE — Jimmy Green pinned all four of his opponents to win the 220-pound wrestling title in leading the efforts of Fairfield High at the Brett Fafard Memorial Wildcat Invitational, Saturday. One of Green’s pins was in 8 seconds, another in 22 seconds. Eduardo Gonzalez took second at 160, going 3-1 with one pin, while Hezekiah Glasper was third at 170, going 2-2 with two pins. The Falcons open Monticello Empire League competition at Wood against the Wildcats and Vacaville on Jan. 5.

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Royals have no answer for Edison in 2-1 loss FAIRFIELD — The Armijo High girls soccer team got the equalizer from Mia Ponce in the 42nd minute but didn’t have an answer for a second-half goal by Edison of Stockton as the Vikings earned a 2-1 victory at Brownlee Field, Friday. “Overall, there was great possession by our team, and we looked strong,” said Royals coach Regina McGee, who praised the “great game” played See Local, Page B8

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Cranberry trifle with creamy custard makes show-stopping holiday dessert Hannah Selinger

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like to think of the trifle – the traditional English dessert that layers cake, custard, fruit and cream – as a catchall dish. On more than one occasion, I have found myself neck-deep in the refrigerator, rifling through familiar items to throw into the composed sweet. A trifle can be a wild grouping of items: something rich and creamy, something tart, something light and airy. That the layers look lovely in a tall glass bowl is a bonus. This summer, I found myself in possession of far too many eggs. My CSA sent a dozen a week, and my picky toddlers had decided that they no longer liked them. There are only so many mornings that you can eat two eggs for breakfast, and so I began experimenting. What could I make with eggs? I made ice creams and cakes, pudding pops and breakfast for dinner, before landing on a versatile recipe: Custard. Little more than egg yolks, milk and cream brought to a gentle boil with vigorous stirring, it provides a blank canvas for so many desserts. In the case of this recipe, custard is infused with nutmeg as it cooks, a warm spice that offers a hint of holiday spirit. A trifle can be produced in parts: Cook and cool your compote on a Tuesday, prepare your custard on a Thursday, assemble it all before Saturday’s holiday dinner. The result is a large-format dessert that can feed 10 to 20 of your nearest and dearest and that feels, from a cook’s perspective, like something you quickly tossed together. The elegance of its presentation – undulating ribbons of custard, cake and compote – conceals the truth of this dessert. It’s easier to make than a buche de noel, more satisfying than a plum pudding. The brilliance of this recipe, too, is that it can sustain any necessary permutations. Don’t have leftover panettone lying in wait? You can use a fruitcake, a pound cake or even slightly stale breakfast muffins (the moisture from the compote makes up for any staleness). In the compote, substitute the dried cranberries for apricots, or even for prunes, for a subtle nod to Christmas pudding. You might even prefer to macerate fresh berries and use them in place of the compote. A hint of ground ginger or even cinnamon would work well in the dairy as it heats, but neither is necessary. You can – and should – tailor your holiday trifle to both your palate and to your pantry. This dessert is about feeding a crowd, yes, but it’s also about

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Cranberry and Custard Trifle is more satisfying than a plum pudding. the path of least resistance. I prefer the soft peaks of homemade whipped cream, but even the cream in this recipe requires a caveat: No one will blame you if you opt, instead, for the canned stuff. In fact, RediWhip, piped at the last minute, offers a decorative touch. To that end, feel free to use other tricks to make this recipe as pantry-friendly and easy as possible. The cranberry compote I’ve included is no more than a quick whole-berry cranberry sauce. If you have some of leftovers from Thanksgiving languishing in the freezer, you can use that. The only element to this trifle that I believe requires a dedication to rule-following is the custard. It is the custard that makes this dish compelling. It is the custard that sent my family back for seconds and, in some moments of diminished willpower, even thirds. That’s the point, after all, of the dessert you serve at the holidays. The coda to the meal need not be the most complicated item you produce, but it should certainly inspire a certain conversation, either externally or internally: Should I get just a little bit more? The answer, of course, is yes. Make the trifle. Layer it high with the ingredients you love. Cheat a little bit – or even a lot. And when you kick back at the end of a long holiday meal, allow yourself the hard-fought glory of seconds. You deserve it. Cranberry and Custard Trifle Active time: 1 hour | Total time: 1 hour, plus 4 hours of chilling time

10 to 20 servings (makes 10 cups) This adaptation of a traditional English trifle leans heavily on holiday flavors, such as nutmeg and cranberry, as well as on panettone, the Italian confection specific to the season. If you want to make your own cake, a basic pound cake, accented with Cointreau, will work well, too. In fact, any cake you happen to have around – snacking cake, past-prime cranberry-orange muffins, fruit cake – can stand-in for the panettone. If you don’t want to make whipped cream, you can use real whipped cream in a can and pipe fun designs on top of the trifle. What to do with all of those egg whites? Make meringues or a pavlova. The dessert can also be assembled in any deep, clear vessel or even individual glasses. Make Ahead: The custard and compote need to be prepared and chilled in advance of assembling the trifle. Both can be refrigerated for up to 3 days ahead of assembling. The assembled trifle should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours before serving. Storage Notes: The prepared compote can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months. The assembled trifle, without the whipped cream, can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator and top with cream just before serving. Where to Buy: Panettone can be ordered online or found in well-stocked grocery stores during the holidays. For the custard: 10 large egg yolks 1 1⁄2 cups (268 grams) granulated sugar 1 ⁄4 cup (33 grams) cornstarch 4 cups (945 milliliters) whole milk 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream 2 tablespoons (30 grams)

unsalted butter 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 ⁄8 teaspoon fine salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest For the compote: 2 (12-ounce/340 gram) bags fresh or frozen whole cranberries; defrosted if frozen 1 3⁄4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar 1 ⁄4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest For assembly: 1 panettone (1 1⁄2 to 2 pounds/680 to 910 grams total), torn into 1-inch chunks 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier, divided 1 cup (240 milliliters) cold heavy cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 ⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract Make the custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch until combined. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, cream, butter, nutmeg and salt and bring to a simmer while stirring constantly. Remove from heat. With a ladle in one hand and a whisk in another, drizzle a small amount of the heated liquid into the egg yolk mixture while whisking. Continue to pour the milk-cream

mixture into the eggs in a steady stream while whisking until the base of the bowl feels warm to the touch. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream and set it over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, 5 to 8 minutes (it should start to thicken to the consistency of pudding). If it seems thin, continue boiling for a few minutes more, stirring constantly. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, if desired, or pour directly into the bowl. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest. Cover, and, if desired, place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to keep the skin from forming. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. Keep cold and covered until ready to use. Make the compote: In a heavybottomed saucepan over mediumhigh heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice and zest, orange liqueur and lemon zest. Cook, stirring the mixture often, until the cranberries pop, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the compote thickens slightly, an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely in the refrigerator before assembling the trifle, about 1 hour. The compote will continue to thicken in the refrigerator. Assemble the trifle: About 15 minutes before you plan to assemble the trifle, remove the compote and custard from the refrigerator. On the bottom of an 8- to 10-cup trifle dish or any large, deep-sided glass vessel, layer a third of the panettone, covering the base of the bowl entirely. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the liqueur. Using an offset spatula, evenly spread a third of the cranberry compote over the panettone. Spoon a third of the custard over the compote and use an offset spatula to smooth it out to the edges. Repeat the layering two more times, then cover with a piece of plastic wrap sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours before serving. When ready to serve, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or using a large bowl and a handheld mixer, combine the cream, sugar and vanilla and beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the trifle as desired. Serve in small bowls. Nutrition information per serving (1⁄2 cup), based on 20 | Calories: 493; Total Fat: 22 g; Saturated Fat: 13 g; Cholesterol: 175 mg; Sodium: 135 mg; Carbohydrates: 60 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 49 g; Protein: 6 g This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice. From food writer Hannah Selinger.

I tried hot Dr Pepper; it’s better than you might think Emily Heil

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here is something satisfying for a modern cook about looking at old recipes, particularly those mid-century American ones that took liberties with all manner of processed foods. Lime Jell-O with cheese? Assorted Oscar Mayer meats and wieners fashioned into Christmas ornaments and affixed to a Styrofoam tree? And so, so much marshmallow fluff. There’s a lot going on in our revulsion over these kinds of concoctions: some genuine curiosity, definitely some confusion, but mostly a feeling of superiority. We would never, we like to tell ourselves (although the food lovers of the future looking back at our Dalgona coffees and unicorn toast would probably beg to differ). And so when a vintage ad extolling the coldweather joys of a hot Dr

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Dr Pepper came out with an interesting idea in 1958 – HOT Dr Pepper. Pepper crossed my social media path, my initial reaction was the typical shudder-laugh-scroll-on. But wait, I thought, after seeing it a second time. Maybe they were onto something there, something worth hanging onto rather than casting onto the pyre of momentary mockery. The idea didn’t sound that bad: After all, I’ve always had a soft spot for Dr Pepper. I don’t drink much soda these days,

but when I do, it’s probably going to be an icy Dr P. I’ve always thought of it as a slightly more sophisticated sip than most of its brethren, with its complex, un-pin-downable flavor. Curious about the origins of the drink, I asked the folks at Dr Pepper, who pointed me to a tale enshrined in the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Tex. According to company lore, the drink was first dreamed

up by a salesman in 1958, who suggested it to the brand’s president, Wesby Parker, when he visited a bottling plant during a blizzard. After he “joked that they needed a hot drink to sell during winter weather since sales dipped so low,” per the museum, the company experimented with and eventually landed on the idea of heating the soda to 180 degrees and pouring it over a thin lemon slice. The brand dubbed the concoction “Devilishly Different” and a “Winter Warmer” and eventually also promoted the “Schuss-Boomer,” (named after the term for a speedy downhill skier) which added rum to the mix. Apparently, at one point, the company teamed up with Bacardi to crossmarket the cocktail, and you can still find vintage mugs emblazoned with an image of a skier and the name of the drink, accompanied by the two

companies’ logos. Hot Dr Pepper wasn’t just a flash in the company’s marketing pan. The company says that although its popularity eventually waned, hot Dr Pepper merchandise was still being sold “well into the 1990s.” Curious to try it myself, I followed the dead-simple instructions: heat some Dr Pepper in a pan – some recipes provided by the company say until it reaches 180 degrees, others say merely “until steaming” – and pour it over a thin slice of lemon. The soda somehow still had a little of its effervescence when I poured it into a pair of my mom’s old cut-glass punch cups. The drink was sweet, sweeter than I tend to like, but it was complex. Warming the liquid seemed to bring out some of the 23 flavors that Dr Pepper maintains as a proprietary secret (others have speculated that

the list includes amaretto, caramel and clove) in a way that makes it feel particularly holiday-appropriate. The lemon added just a little bit of citrus to offset the sweet, though I found that adding a little more lemon juice toned down the cloying factor. And to take the wintry mix to cocktailland, I enlisted the help of Tiffanie Barriere, an Atlanta-based cocktail and beverage consultant who goes by the moniker of the Drinking Coach. Barriere didn’t turn up her nose at the idea. In fact, she praised the vintage concoction as “a tasty thing you should try.” She recommended a dark rum to pair with Dr P’s sweetness. “White rum tends to have a few spicy notes because it isn’t aged, while dark rum brings about caramel and brown sugar while aged in barrels,” Barriere said. “It makes a great cocktail.”

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FAIRFIELD — There are those few who say Bah Humbug at Christmas. Meet one of them in “Grumpy Christmas,” a follow-up to the 2016 film, “Un Padre No Tan Padre.” This time, Don Servando makes an arch nemesis out of Alma’s strong-willed, opinionated aunt, Doña Alicia. When Servando’s role as head of the family is put into question, he will stop at nothing to prove that Alicia is a horrible person looking out only for herself – even if that means ruining Christmas for everyone. It debuts Tuesday on Netflix. It’s not rated. “Sing 2” hits screens Wednesday. In this sequel, Buster has turned the New Moon Theater into a local hit but has his eyes on a bigger prize: Debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, Buster and his cast have to sneak their way into the world-famous Crystal Entertainment offices, run by ruthless mogul wolf Jimmy Crystal. It’s rated PG. “The King’s Man” explores the origins of the Kingsman organization in the early 1900s and up to WWI. It hits the screen on Wednesday. It’s rated R. Keanu Reeves is back in “The Matrix Resurrections,” opening Wednesday. The longawaited fourth film reunites original stars Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity. It’s rated R. “83” is the story of June 25, 1983, of one of sport’s biggest upsets when 14 men

fought against all odds and orchestrated India’s greatest sporting triumph by beating the twice-over World Champions West Indies in cricket. It opens Friday and is not rated. “Parallel Mothers” is the story of two women in the hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. One is middleaged, doesn’t regret it and she is exultant. The other, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatized. The few words they exchange will create a very close link between the two. Penelope Cruz stars. It’s rated R. “A Journal for Jordan” stars Michael B Jordan in the story of 1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King who, before he is killed in action in Baghdad, authors a journal for his son intended to tell him how to live a decent life despite growing up without a father. It’s not rated and opens Saturday. An all-star cast is featured in “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” opening Saturday. Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand are the stars in the tale of a Scottish lord, convinced by three witches, who sets out to become King of Scotland. It’s rated R. “The Velvet Queen,” is a documentary set in the heart of the Tibetan highlands, as multiaward-winning nature photographer Vincent Munier guides writer Sylvain Tesson on his quest to document the elusive snow leopard. It’s not rated.

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How Vallejo’s H.E.R. became a Grammy artist at just 24

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By Christi Carras Los Angeles Times

When H.E.R. helped induct Tina Turner into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, industry veterans ranging from Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie to Carole King and Dave Grohl told her, with certainty, that she would be next. “That experience was crazy,” she says. “There’s so many artists that I love that came up to me and said, ‘Oh man, you’re going to be a legend one day.’” At just 24 years old, the Vallejo R&B singer-guitarist is already well on her way. Last month, H.E.R., born Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, received eight nominations for the 64th Grammy Awards, including song of the year for “Fight for You” and album of the year for her first official studio LP, “Back of My Mind.” It might come as a surprise that “Back of My Mind” is technically H.E.R.’s debut album (she herself has pushed back against that characterization in previous interviews), considering it’s her third project to compete for the top Grammys honor. Her eponymous 2017 entry and 2019’s “I Used to Know Her” were both considered compilation albums, combining a series of acclaimed EPs. “This was a deeper dive,” she says. “‘Back of My Mind’ [is] me saying, ‘This is exactly who I am. This is what I want.’ I’m a lot more sure. And I’m ready to to fully submerge myself in that confidence, in that certainty. And that’s just part of life. It’s part of growing up.” With 21 total career nominations, H.E.R. has quickly established herself as a Grammy (and now Oscar) darling – appealing to voters who value musicianship and social consciousness over mere streaming numbers. She may not boast as many Hot 100 hits or social media followers as some of her competitors in the general field categories, but she can write songs and play piano, drums, guitar and bass – and that clearly means a lot to her peers. “She has a very wise soul,” says Brittany “Chi” Coney, onehalf of the songwriting and production duo Nova Wav, nominated in the album of the year category with H.E.R. for contributing to “Back of My Mind.” “She knows what she wants. I love how sure she is. And even if she’s not sure, you’ll never know.” “She’s not afraid to go and try things,” says Coney’s partner, Denisia “Blu June” Andrews. “She’s not afraid to make mistakes. That’s why she is where she is.” Before she was winning Grammys and performing soldout shows at iconic venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, H.E.R.

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Singer/songwriter H.E.R. performs at the Intersect music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, Dec. 6, 2019. grew up in Vallejo, where her father was a construction worker during the week and a musician on the weekends. She often watched her dad’s band perform before eventually playing alongside him in the same city that produced the likes of Sly Stone and E-40. “There’s a lot of legends that come out of Vallejo,” she says. “It really is the foundation of who I am, being from the Bay Area. I’m blessed to have had that sense of community and that love for music in my blood.” By 14, Gabriella “Gabi” Wilson had already attained child-prodigy status by flexing her musical gifts on morning shows, signing with a major record label and securing mentorship from her role model, Alicia Keys. After releasing her debut single “Something to Prove” in 2014, however, Wilson retreated from the limelight and eventually reemerged as H.E.R. Since then, she’s been carefully and methodically feeding the public access to her image and past via interviews, awards show appearances, brand deals and, of course, her music. “When I first started creating, nobody was checking for me,” she says. “There was no anticipation. . . . I didn’t expect it to go as far as it did. “Now, I’ve had people with their opinions on what I should make, and other people who didn’t believe in it believing in it now. . . . I’m working on getting back to myself and making sure that I don’t give into that pressure, ever.” H.E.R. takes cues from her musical heroes, some of whom she’s been fortunate to join onstage. In September, for the Global Citizen Live benefit concert at the Greek Theatre, she deftly plucked the strings of her chrome Fender Stratocaster alongside Stevie Wonder for a funky, crowd-pleasing performance of his classic “Superstition.” “He wants to create with me,” H.E.R. says casually. “He called me one time with an idea, and he was, like, singing to me over the phone. I’m like, ‘Is Stevie Wonder singing to

me right now?’ That was mindblowing, because I listened to Stevie Wonder almost every day in my house. “But I’ve had a lot of those kinds of moments,” she continues, before another one comes to mind: winning song of the year at the 63rd Grammy Awards for “I Can’t Breathe,” a haunting protest anthem inspired by the Black Lives Matter demonstrations of summer 2020. On Jan. 31, H.E.R. could collect the coveted prize again for another poignant track with a message to impart. “Fight for You,” the soulful tune she penned for the soundtrack of “Judas and the Black Messiah,” about the movement for Black liberation, is up for three honors, including song of the year and song written for visual media. In April, she officially reached half-EGOT status when “Fight for You” landed the Oscar for original song. And yes, she intends to fulfill her EGOT destiny with a Tony and an Emmy when the time is right. Until then, she’s pleased to see “Fight for You” garner recognition from both the film and music academies – especially in the form of a Grammy nomination for traditional R&B performance. Also nominated in the R&B categories is “Back of My Mind,” which H.E.R. crafted as a sweeping, sonic love letter to the genre in all its forms, and its track “Damage.” For H.E.R., making R&B music is an act of giving back to the people. “R&B lives in everything,” she says. More than just “a good beat,” she believes the ever-evolving style provides listeners with “meaningful lyrics ... that makes them feel something” – especially during 2020, a year of death and devastation caused by widespread illness and police violence. “It’s important for me to always lead and be a voice, and R&B is one of those things that I represent,” she says. With Grammys glory, a world tour and an acting career on the horizon, H.E.R. is more visible than ever. But she hasn’t revealed everything. Not yet. “It’s gradual,” she says.

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by Phillip Alder

which was unexpectedly won by the United Arab Republic. In this deal, players from Denmark, who finished third, did well at both tables. First, the unidentified Danish West led the spade king. Declarer won with dummy’s ace, drew trumps ending in hand and led a low club. West played low in tempo. South, never guessing that West had preferred to lead from a king-queen holding instead of an ace-king, put in dummy’s 10. East won with the jack, and the defenders promptly took one spade and two clubs for down one. The Danish South, Rigmore Fraenckel, seemed to have no chance either. But she dangled a carrot that the defender bit. After winning with dummy’s spade ace and drawing trumps ending in the board, she led the diamond six. East sat for quite some time, TEMPT AN OPPONENT wondering if declarer had the diamond Eventually, East played her WITH A CARROT CARD jack. diamond king. Gratefully, South ruffed, Sometimes at the bridge table, you entered dummy with a club and must tempt an opponent into an discarded her spade losers on the indiscretion. In today’s deal, South was diamond ace and queen. in four hearts. The defenders began In the cold light of day, East realized with the club ace, the club king, a club that if South had had the diamond jack, ruff and a spade shift. After winning she would have taken a simple diamond with dummy’s ace, how did declarer finesse. Declarer had no reason to place continue? the diamond king with East. But well This deal occurred during the played, Mme. Fraenckel. inaugural Women’s World Team Olympiad in Turin, Italy, in 1960, COPYRIGHT: 2021, UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repeats. That means that no number is repeated in any row, TEMPT AN OPPONENT column or box. Solution, WITH A CARROT CARD tips and computer program Sometimes at the bridge table, you at www.sudoku.com must tempt an opponent into an indiscretion. In today’s deal, South was in four hearts. The defenders began with the club ace, the club king, a club ruff and a spade shift. After winning with dummy’s ace, how did declarer

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The Department will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes "helper" (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate, which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. 6. This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. 7. Bid Guaranty and Bonding Requirements are as follows: (a) a bid guarantee in the amount of 10% of the bid price must be submitted with bid proposal, (b) the successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond in the amount of 100% of total bid price. 8. Proof of compliance with insurance requirements (including certificates of insurance and additional insured endorsements) shall be provided by the successful contractor. Coverage shall be for the following amounts: (a) Commercial General Liability $3,000,000 each occurrence, $6,000,000 each aggregate, (b) Automobile Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence, and (c) Worker’s Compensation/Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence. 9. For information concerning the proposed work, contact: David Vong, Senior Civil Engineer City of Fairfield, Public Works Department 1000 Webster Street Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 428-7784 10. The Contractor shall perform with his/her own organization, work of a value amounting to not less than fifty (50) percent of the remainder obtained by subtracting from the total original value the sum of any items that may be designated as “Specialty Items” in the Special Provisions. 11. Pursuant to the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, Assembly Bill, at least 50% of the waste generated from this construction project, as measured by weight, shall be recycled. Whomever is responsible for collecting and transporting waste stored and/or transported in containers, as defined in Chapter 9 of the Fairfield Municipal Code (section 9.030 “Defined Terms and Phrases”), shall become authorized to do so by entering into a Collection Agreement approved by the City of Fairfield. The collectors and/or haulers of all other waste generated by this project shall not require authorization, but the recycling requirements will still apply and will be monitored for compliance by the City. 12. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on January 10, 2022 at the front counter of Public Works, 3rd floor City Hall, 1000 Webster Street, at which bids will be opened. No phones are available at City offices for use by the bidders. City Hall is closed daily during the lunch hour from 12:00am to 1:00pm. 13. If a bidder wishes to drop off their bid in person, they may do so between the hours of 8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 5:30pm. Bidders are recommended to schedule an appointment to drop off bids. Please call (707) 428-7485 to schedule an appointment. Bidders may mail in their bids to the address below: City Engineer Public Works, 3rd Floor 1000 Webster Street Fairfield, CA 94533 If bidders have a tracking number to mail their bids, please send the tracking number to CIP@fairfield.ca.gov with subject line: CDBG DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE PROJECT. Public Works staff shall indicate on the sealed bid the time and date of bid receipt to validate the bid was appropriately received. Bids received after the time and date specified in the Notice to Contractors shall be rejected as invalid. It is solely the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that bids are received prior to the specified time. Bidders may participate in a live bid opening at City Hall on January 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM. Bidders participating in person at City Hall must comply with state or local face coverings guidelines, whichever is more restrictive. At the conclusion of the bid opening, the apparent low bidder and listed sub-contractors and the anticipated City Council Award of Contract date will be announced. Within 24 hours, the results of the bid opening shall be posted to the City of Fairfield website. 14. All public works projects are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 (with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)). Furthermore, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. 15. The tentative schedule for this Project is as follows: Date Event December 20, 2021 – January 10, 2022 Bid Acceptance Period January 5, 2021; 4:00 PM Deadline for Bid Questions January 10, 2022; 2:00 PM Bid Opening February 1, 2022 Anticipated Award of a Construction Contract CITY OF FAIRFIELD Ryan N. Panganiban City Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works Date: December 20, 2021 DR#00051685 Published: Dec. 20, 27, 2021

Online: dailyrepublic.com/classifieds NOTICE TO BIDDERS Solano Transportation Authority (STA) will receive sealed construction bids for the Suisun City Train Depot Lighting and Bus Shelter Improvements Project by an electronic bidding process. Paper bids will not be accepted. Electronic bids shall be submitted through www.bidexpress.com until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 after which time said bids will be publicly opened and read. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Solano Transportation Authority Conference Room located at 423 Main Street, Suisun City, CA 94585 or will be available via Zoom (Email Chelsey.McGrew@wsp.com for the Zoom link). General work description: Furnish and install two bus shelters, relocate one destination sign, and install two street light poles at the Suisun Train Station pursuant to Caltrans 2018 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans. The Engineer's cost estimate is approximately $180,850.00 and the completion time is 160 working days with 10 working days allowed on the train station platform (150 working days to procure materials and no more than 10 consecutive working days to perform work). A Class B General Engineering Contractors license is required, and the successful bidder must pay prevailing wages. Contract Documents will be available from www.bidexpress.com. DR#00051522 Published: Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20130015000260 Title Order No.: 130013524 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/04/2005 as Instrument No. 200500152514 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of SOLANO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: WANDA MOORE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/06/2022 TIME OF SALE: 9:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE SANTA CLARA STREET ENTRANCE TO THE CITY HALL, 555 SANTA CLARA STREET, VALLEJO, CA 94590. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 918 SHADYWOOD CIR, SUISUN CITY, CALIFORNIA 94585 APN#: 173-633-110 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $193,301.36. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20130015000260. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder", you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 20130015000260 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/06/2021 A-4738569 12/13/2021, 12/20/2021, 12/27/2021 DR#00051514 Published: Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2021 APN: 0033-052-010 TS No: CA07000095-21-1 TO No: 210346440-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 8, 2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 2, 2022 at 09:30 AM, at Santa Clara Street entrance to the City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on August 20, 2019 as Instrument No. 201900055960, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Solano County, California, executed by JAMES C. LYONS, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, as Beneficiary, as nominee for OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 799 TABOR AVENUE, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $136,517.15 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Website www.insourcelogic.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number a ssigned to this case, CA07000095-21-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000095-21-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: December 3, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000095-21-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Order Number 78909, Pub Dates: 12/13/2021, 12/20/2021, 12/27/2021, DAILY REPUBLIC DR#00051520 Published: Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2021

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GM plots mass-market EV push under pressure from plug-in rivals Bloomberg General Motors has talked up its electric-vehicle plans for years, and even generated buzz by resurrecting Hummer’s gas-guzzling name in the form of an electric pickup truck. Now comes the tough part: selling massmarket EVs. Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra will take the stage at the annual CES event in Las Vegas next month aiming to reveal how the Detroit automaker can expand beyond the exclusive – and expensive – plug-in luxury offerings and sell more practical EVs to the broader public. She’ll show off an electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup and also talk about two smaller, cheaper SUVs, according to people familiar with the matter. It’s an important moment in Barra’s push to electrify GM. The company earned plaudits in 2017 after telling the world it would develop 20 zero-emission vehicles by 2023. Since then, Tesla’s EV dominance has grown and startups such as Rivian Automotive have made a splash. GM is also facing pressure from traditional rivals including Ford, which scored a hit with the Mustang Mach-E and said this week that it has ambitions to become the market leader while ratcheting up production. Barra has said that

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Mary Barra, chief executive officer of General Motors Co., speaks at General Motors’ Factory ZERO all-electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit, Nov. 17. she’ll reveal more about GM’s electric strategy at CES on Jan. 5. “You’ll be impressed with the Silverado and the Equinox a Blazer-sized and vehicle,” she told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit last week. GM is sending Barra and other executives to the closely watched event – assuming the spike in Covid cases doesn’t force the show to go virtual as it has with JPMorgan’s health-care conference. While GM offered a peek at the electric Silverado at last year’s CES, the company plans a fuller unveiling this year, just months before Ford begins delivering its competing plug-in F-150. Barra is expected talk

about how the Chevy truck will have variations that are tailored for commercial-fleet customers, said one of the people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing information that hasn’t been made public. GM is preparing to sell electric delivery vans through its new BrightDrop brand, but has plans to go after the fleet market with Chevy’s electric pickup, too. GM is unexpectedly having to catch up in the early days of the electric vehicle race. The company has very deliberately laid the foundation for its EV blitz with its Ultium battery pack, which can power every size of vehicle from a small Blazer to a Hummer.

Tesla sells by far most of the EVs in the U.S., while Ford is doubling production of the Mach-E amid sustained demand after selling almost 25,000 units. Ford CEO Jim Farley said he has pushed production of the F-150 to 200,000 a year because reservations have been strong. He sees sales of 600,000 EVs by 2024. In contrast, GM said recently that the electric Silverado won’t start production until early 2023, giving Ford more than a six-month head start. That lag time has opened the door for rivals to get early buyers. When the company announced its EV plans in 2017, it was widely viewed as the most aggressive challenger to Elon Musk’s lead

in electric vehicle development and sales. Since then, competitors have raced into the EV market. Compounding the issue, GM has had to recall all of its $32,000 Chevy Bolt EVs because of a manufacturing defect in partner LG Chem’s plants that led to battery fires. Volkswagen and its Audi luxury brand are on pace to sell more EVs than GM and Ford this year, said Jeff Schuster, senior vice president of forecasting for LMC Automotive. Rivian plans to build a truck plant in Georgia. Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and partner Kia have several models coming. Toyota Motor Corp. announced it will invest $30 billion to make 30 EVs by 2030. While that trails GM, which plans to make a big push in the next two years, it represents more formidable competition. “For GM, it’s 2024 time frame and beyond – that’s when you start to see the model ramp up and volume,” Schuster said. A boost from EVs could help GM maintain the momentum after its shares rose 41% this year through Wednesday’s close. They’re on track to outpace the S&P 500 Index for the first time since 2013. Naturally, Barra doesn’t agree that GM needs to do any catching up – the company hasn’t been sitting idle and it’s still early. EVs are just 2.5% of U.S. auto sales and

the Hummer, which goes on sale this month, kicks off a string of 30 vehicles globally by 2025. The Chevy truck will show what GM has accomplished, she said. “The Silverado-E is going to educate people on what you can do with an electric truck when you have an electric truck platform,” Barra told the APA. “When you see the timing that Silverado will be available and what that vehicle offers, it will be unmatched.” Since 2017, GM has upped its investment to $35 billion to produce 30 electric vehicles and bolster its autonomous strategy by 2025. The company has said twothirds of those vehicles will be for sale in North America. In addition to the electric Silverado, GM will show off an autonomous vehicle at CES. There will be a self-driving Cadillac that gives buyers a more personal experience than the Cruise Origin, which is a large shuttle that can seat four to six passengers. Last year at CES, GM showcased an autonomous Cadillac aircraft and a luxury version of the Origin that could serve as a luxury lounge on wheels. Barra is also expected to elaborate on GM’s plans with its Ultra Cruise driver assist system program and the connected-car services that the company will deliver using its Ultifi software platform, the people said.

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Scoreboard BASKETBALL NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB 21 9 .700 — 15 15 .500 6 15 15 .500 6 14 15 .464 6½ 13 17 .433 8 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 18 10 .643 — Cleveland 19 12 .613 ½ Milwaukee 19 13 .594 1 Indiana 13 18 .419 6½ Detroit 5 24 .172 13½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 18 13 .581 — Washington 16 15 .516 2 Charlotte 16 16 .500 2½ Atlanta 14 15 .483 3 Orlando 6 25 .194 12 WESTERN CONFERENCE Northwest Division W L Pct GB Utah 20 9 .690 — Denver 15 14 .517 5 Minnesota 15 15 .500 5½ Portland 13 18 .419 8 Oklahoma City 9 19 .321 10½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Phoenix 24 5 .828 — GOLDEN STATE 24 6 .800 ½ L.A. Clippers 16 14 .533 8½ L.A. Lakers 16 15 .516 9 SACRAMENTO 13 18 .419 12 Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 19 12 .613 — Dallas 14 15 .483 4 San Antonio 11 18 .379 7 Houston 10 20 .333 8½ New Orleans 10 21 .323 9 Sunday’s Games SACRAMENTO 121, San Antonio 114 Chicago 115, L.A. Lakers 110 Detroit 100, Miami 90 Portland 105, Memphis 100 Cleveland at Atlanta, ppd. Denver at Brooklyn, ppd. New Orleans at Philadelphia, ppd. Minnesota 111, Dallas 105 Phoenix 137, Charlotte 106 Monday’s Games SACRAMENTO at GOLDEN STATE, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Orlando at Toronto, 4:30 p.m. Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Toronto New York

Win From Page B1 Garoppolo was strong on Sunday. The Niners stand a chance if they can get that quarterback moving forward. We’ll see in the weeks to come how much of that was Garoppolo and how much of the success Sunday was due to the Falcons’ flaws. Now, I often call Garoppolo “One-Read Jimmy” as a pejorative term, but on Sunday one read was all Garoppolo needed to win the game. The vast majority of his throws were into wide-open windows – Kyle Shanahan called an

White From Page B1 admitting to myself and everyone else (that) I’m human, it’s taken a toll.” His comments Sunday also took on an air of farewell more than ascension, resignation

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Houston at Chicago, 5 p.m. Oklahoma City at Memphis, 5 p.m. Charlotte at Utah, 6 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Washington at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m. Indiana at Miami, 4:30 p.m. Detroit at New York, 4:30 p.m. Portland at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games L.A. Clippers at SACRAMENTO, 7 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Toronto at Chicago, 5 p.m. Houston at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Denver at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m.

HOCKEY NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Carolina 29 21 7 1 43 95 62 Washington 31 18 6 7 43 108 81 N.Y. Rangers 30 19 7 4 42 86 77 Pittsburgh 30 17 8 5 39 91 76 Columbus 28 14 13 1 29 91 95 Philadelphia 29 12 12 5 29 77 95 New Jersey 30 10 15 5 25 82 105 N.Y. Islanders 26 8 12 6 22 57 77 Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 29 19 6 4 42 94 77 Toronto 30 20 8 2 42 98 76 Florida 29 18 7 4 40 104 87 Detroit 31 15 13 3 33 88 104 Boston 26 14 10 2 30 71 69 Buffalo 30 10 15 5 25 82 104 Ottawa 28 9 17 2 20 79 101 Montreal 31 7 21 3 17 67 109 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota 29 19 8 2 40 108 85 Nashville 30 19 10 1 39 89 79 St. Louis 31 17 9 5 39 106 85 Colorado 27 17 8 2 36 115 91 Winnipeg 30 14 11 5 33 90 87 Dallas 28 14 12 2 30 75 81 Chicago 30 11 15 4 26 72 97 Arizona 29 6 21 2 14 56 109 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vegas 31 20 11 0 40 111 94 Anaheim 32 17 9 6 40 103 89 Calgary 28 15 7 6 36 87 62

exceptional game. They were also on time and in stride. The Niners’ YACs had to eat and Garoppolo fed them. More importantly, Garoppolo didn’t have a turnover-worthy play all game. San Francisco is now 7-0 when Garoppolo doesn’t throw an interception. Keep it clean and the Niners win – simple as that.

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Elevation Storage in acre feet (a.f.)

405.96 966,106

L.A. Chargers 8 6 0 .571 379 370 Denver 7 7 0 .500 285 243 Las Vegas 6 7 0 .462 283 360 National Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA Dallas 10 4 0 .714 401 293 Washington 6 7 0 .462 266 324 Philadelphia 6 7 0 .462 337 291 N.Y. Giants 4 10 0 .286 238 331 North W L T Pct. PF PA Green Bay 11 3 0 .786 359 302 Minnesota 6 7 0 .462 344 331 Chicago 4 9 0 .308 231 332 Detroit 2 11 1 .179 243 366 South W L T Pct. PF PA Tampa Bay 10 4 0 .714 410 306 New Orleans 7 7 0 .500 313 285 Atlanta 6 8 0 .429 258 384 Carolina 5 9 0 .357 271 313 West W L T Pct. PF PA Arizona 10 4 0 .714 378 284 L.A. Rams 9 4 0 .692 366 293 SAN FRAN 8 6 0 .571 360 314 Seattle 5 8 0 .385 272 262 Week 15 Thursday’s Game Kansas City 34, L.A. Chargers 28, OT Saturday’s Game Indianapolis 27, New England 17 Sunday’s Games SAN FRANCISCO 31, Atlanta 13 Dallas 21, N.Y. Giants 6 Houston 30, Jacksonville 16 Pittsburgh 19, Tennessee 13 Miami 31, N.Y. Jets 24 Detroit 30, St. Louis 12 Buffalo 31, Carolina 14 Cincinnati 15, Denver 10 Green Bay 31, Baltimore 30 New Orleans 9, Tampa Bay 0 Monday’s Games Las Vegas at Cleveland, 2 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Washington at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Rams, 4 p.m. Week 16 Thursday, Dec. 23 SAN FRANCISCO at Tennessee, 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25 Cleveland at Green Bay, 1:30 p.m. Indianapolis at Arizona, 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26 N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 10 a.m. L.A. Rams at Minnesota, 10 a.m. Buffalo at New England, 10 a.m. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 10 a.m. Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets, 10 a.m. Detroit at Atlanta, 10 a.m. L.A. Chargers at Houston, 10 a.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. Chicago at Seattle, 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 1:25 p.m. Denver at Las Vegas, 1:25 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 5:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 Miami at New Orleans, 5:15 p.m.

FOOTBALL NFL American Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA 9 5 0 .643 367 227 8 6 0 .571 394 243 7 7 0 .500 285 312 3 11 0 .214 250 428 North W L T Pct. PF PA Cincinnati 8 6 0 .571 369 303 Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 334 315 Cleveland 7 6 0 .538 278 289 Pittsburgh 7 6 1 .536 291 335 South W L T Pct. PF PA Tennessee 9 5 0 .643 337 309 Indianapolis 8 6 0 .571 398 300 Houston 3 11 0 .214 207 372 Jacksonville 2 12 0 .143 196 370 West W L T Pct. PF PA Kansas City 10 4 0 .714 384 296 New England Buffalo Miami N.Y. Jets

enough to get away with bad special teams. They were on Sunday because there’s no team in the NFL as inept as the Falcons.

JAMYCAL HASTY Not one, but two fumbles on kickoff returns? That’s unacceptable, and if not for Atlanta’s incompetence in this game, it would have been a larger issue for San Francisco. This Niners team isn’t good

ARDEN KEY Was Key bad in this game? No sir. In fact, he was pretty good, registering a sack. In all, he was a key contributor on the defensive line – pardon the pun. But we can’t overlook the fact that Atlanta tied the game at 10 after Key provided them two free third-down conversions via penalty, the first coming with a neutral zone infraction, the second a roughing the passer call. While the second penalty was a tough call, a flag is a flag and Key didn’t need to hit Matt Ryan, who was going down with Nick Bosa already tackling him.

AMBRY THOMAS The Falcons couldn’t do much Sunday, but they could pick on the rookie cornerback, who had a touchdown caught on his head and also had his first career inception snatched from him by Kyle Pitts at the end of the second quarter. Pitts added a 49-yard catch on Thomas in the fourth quarter. Thomas was in position on every catch that went against him. He simply has no idea how to play the ball. That’s kind of important. The Niners were able to get away with Thomas on the field Sunday, but with Josh Norman’s struggles and injuries at the safety, you have to wonder if Thomas is going to be an even larger issue for this San Francisco defense in the weeks to come.

more than resilience. He threw his gloves and goggles into the crowd after his final run and posed for photos, then said: “Thank you everyone for being here. This is my last Dew Tour, so thank you. Thank you, Dew Tour. Thank you, everybody here. Appreciate you.”

Getting to the Olympics at age 35 is one thing. Winning a fourth gold medal – or any medal – is another. That became evident a few minutes later, when Japan’s Ayumu Hirano became the first person in snowboard history to land the elusive triple cork (three diago-

nal revolutions above the 22-foot pipe) in competition. He crashed out on his next trick, but the bar was forever raised. “Halfpipe snowboarding has just changed,” NBC analyst Todd Richards proclaimed. “This is where we’re going, ladies and gentlemen. Good luck, everybody.”

Duds

Almanac

Statistics for Travis Air Force Base for yesterday through 5 p.m. Temperature High/Low.............................47°/41° Average high .......................... 54.3° Average low............................ 38.4° A year ago............................ NA/NA Barometric pressure............30.11 Humidity...................................86%

Air Quality Index 74 Precipitation 0-50 51-100 101-150 151-200 201-300 Last 24 hours................................0″ Good Moderate Unhealthy Unhealthy Very sensitive unhealthy Month-to-date....................... 4.07″ Normal Dec. rainfall ............. 4.30″ Source: Bay Area Air Quality Management District Season-to-date.......................... NA Normal seasonal rainfall....24.81″ UV Index This date last year...................... NA 2 Source: NWS and NOAA <2 3-5 6-7 8-10 11+ Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency

Edmonton 29 18 11 0 36 101 90 Los Angeles 30 14 11 5 33 80 79 SAN JOSE 30 15 14 1 31 78 85 Vancouver 31 14 15 2 29 81 90 Seattle 30 10 17 3 23 84 108 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. Sunday’s Games Vegas 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Winnipeg 4, St. Louis 2 Pittsburgh 3, New Jersey 2 Los Angeles 3, Washington 2 Boston at Ottawa, ppd. Nashville at Carolina, ppd. Toronto at Seattle, ppd. Arizona at Vancouver, ppd. Monday’s Games Columbus at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, 4 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Anaheim at Edmonton, 6:30 p.m. Colorado at Detroit, ppd. Tuesday’s Games Vancouver at SAN JOSE, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Ottawa, 4 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. Tampa Bay at Vegas, 7 p.m. Arizona at Seattle, 7 p.m. Carolina at Boston, ppd. Winnipeg at Nashville, ppd. Florida at Chicago, ppd. Anaheim at Calgary, ppd. Wednesday’s Games Montreal at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Dallas, 5 p.m. Edmonton at Los Angeles, 7 p.m. Colorado at Buffalo, ppd.

Sun and Moon

Regional forecast

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Sunrise..............................7:20 a.m. Sunset...............................4:51 p.m. Moonrise..........................6:09 p.m. Moonset..............9:34 a.m. (Tues.) San New First Qtr. Full Last Qtr. Pablo Today Jan. 2 Jan. 9 Jan. 17 Dec. 26 Tuesday Source: U.S. Naval Observatory

San Mateo 58|48 Palo Alto 58|47

San Jose 58|44

Tides

National forecast

High

(feet) Low

(feet)

2:17 a.m. 12:18 p.m. 2:55 a.m. 12:54 p.m.

4.73 6.06 4.72 5.93

3.10 -0.52 3.13 -0.49

6:34 a.m. 7:25 p.m. 7:12 a.m. 8 p.m.

Suisun High Today 4:18 a.m. 1:59 p.m. Tuesday 5 a.m. 2:39 p.m.

(feet) Low

4.37 5.80 4.36 5.71

(feet)

9:10 a.m. 2.46 10:46 p.m. -0.12 9:54 a.m. 2.41 11:13 p.m. -0.15

Forecast for Monday, Dec. 20, 2021

CALENDAR Monday’s TV sports Note: Some events may be canceled or moved to different times and/or stations because of Covid-19 considerations

Basketball College men •Creighton at DePaul, FS1, 3:30 p.m. •Incarnate Word at Purdue, BIG TEN, 4 p.m. •Western Michigan at Notre Dame, ACC, 5 p.m. •St. John’s at Seton Hall, FS1, 5:30 p.m. NBA •Philadelphia at Boston, NBATV, 4:30 p.m. •Sacramento at Golden State, NBCSBA, NBCSCA (Vacaville only), 7 p.m. NBA G League •Winter Showcase, ESPNU, noon •Winter Showcase, ESPNEWS, 3 p.m. •Winter Showcase, ESPN2, 6 p.m. Football College •Myrtle Beach Bowl, Tulsa vs. Old Dominion, ESPN, 11:30 a.m. NFL •Las Vegas at Cleveland, NFL, 2 p.m. •Minnesota at Chicago, ESPN, 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday’s TV sports Basketball College men •Florida A&M at Arizona State, PAC12, 2 p.m. •Fresno State at Utah, PAC12, 4 p.m. •Xavier at Villanova, FS1, 4 p.m. •Purdue-Fort Wayne Michigan, BIG TEN, 4 p.m. •UT-Martin at Ohio State, ESPNU, 4 p.m. •Appalachian State at North Carolina, ACC, 4 p.m. •Elon at Arkansas, SEC, 4 p.m. •UConn at Marquette, FS1, 6 p.m. •Pepperdine at Oregon, PAC12, 6 p.m. •Kansas at Colorado, ESPN2, 6 p.m. •USC at Oklahoma State, ESPNU, 6 p.m. •Nicholls State at Oregon State, PAC12, 8 p.m. College women •Stanford at South Carolina, ESPN2, 4 p.m. •Oregon at Northwestern, BIG TEN, 6 p.m. NBA •Washington at Brooklyn, TNT, 4:30 p.m. •Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, TNT, 7 p.m. NBA G League •Winter Showcase, ESPNU, 11 a.m. •Winter Showcase, ESPNU, 2 p.m. •Winter Showcase, ESPNEWS, 6 p.m. Football College •Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Kent State vs. Wyoming, ESPN, 12:30 p.m. •Frisco Bowl, Texas-San Antonio vs. San Diego State, ESPN, 4:30 p.m. NFL •Seattle at L.A. Rams OR Washington at Philadelphia, Chs. 2, 40 (KTXL), 4 p.m. Hockey NHL •Washington at Philadelphia, HULU, 4 p.m. •Arizona at Seattle, HULU, 7 p.m. •Vancouver at San Jose, NBCSCA, 7:30 p.m. Soccer Super Lig •Adana Demirspor vs. Galatasaray, BEIN, 8:55 a.m. •Altay vs. Trabzonspor, BEIN, noon Tennis •Session 1, round robin, TENNIS, 1 p.m.

Sharks From Page B1 would be rescheduled. Players or staff members who test positive for the coronavirus on the other side of the border face a potentially lengthy quarantine. Before Sunday, 27 games had already been postponed. “With the number one priority of maintaining the health and safety of our NHL community, and amid changing and unpredictable conditions, we are determined to remain flexible and adaptable both in terms of scheduling and in adjusting Protocols as necessary,” the joint statement said. The NHL and NHLPA also said

Sunday that they expect to announce a final determination on player participation in the Winter Olympics in Beijing in February “in the coming days.” The Sharks have two players – Switzerland’s Timo Meier and Latvia’s Rudolfs Balcers – who have already been named to their respective national teams and two others who could be selected in Tomas Hertl of the Czech Republic and Sweden’s Erik Karlsson. “I’ve never played Olympics so I want to go represent my country,” Meier said Friday. “It’s a big honor when you’re selected to go there and the Olympics are something I’ve always wanted to go play. I’m just kind of taking it day by day now and listening to the updates and know what the situation is like.”

Local: Report From Page B1 by goalkeeper Hannah Brackfield. “The score is always disappointing when you reflect on how dominant our team was when making combos starting from the back of the field, to the attacking third of the field.. . . We basically have a new team after the Covid season of last

year, and are rebuilding and working on learning each other’s playing style while staying organized.” The Armijo junior varsity team fell 5-0. “By the end of the first half, and the rest of the second half, Armijo started to dominate the game,” Royals JV coach Alejandro Avila said. “Just we (weren’t) able to score.”