5-Minute Merc: Shooter in on-air killings grew up in Bay Area

Problem viewing email? View in Web Browser or Visit our website Thursday, August 27, 2015 5-Minute Merc  Shooter in on-air killings grew up in Bay Area Shooter in on-air killings grew up in Bay Area Vester Lee Flanagan II, the man suspected of shooting and killing two Virginia television journalists Wednesday morning, graduated from Skyline High School in Oakland and earned a bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University. State voters back $2-a-pack cigarette tax SACRAMENTO -- A day after a state senator revived a bill to hike the state's cigarette tax by $2 a pack, a new Field Poll unveiled Thursday found that two-thirds of California voters back such a tax increase. British Airways to fly 787 from San Jose to London British Airways announced Wednesday it will launch the first nonstop transatlantic service from San Jose to London starting May 4, 2016. Kate Steinle killing: Bullet apparently ricocheted before hitting Steinle, expert says The bullet that killed Kate Steinle on Pier 14 last month had apparently ricocheted off “a very hard surface” before hitting her in the back, a firearms expert said Wednesday morning. Herhold: Developer Caz Szlendak took on City Hall over Santa Clara future Developer Caz Szlendak took on City Hall over a big development near Great America amusement park in the 1980s. Largest green roof in the world proposed for new Vallco Mall project in Cupertino The new owners of Vallco Shopping Mall in Cupertino announced Wednesday they have a $3 billion plan that will radically remake the outdated center and cover it with the 'largest green roof in the world.'And they'll even throw in a new school for the city. Super Bowl 50: Bay Area residents hope to cash in by renting out their homes With many hotel rooms already booked for Super Bowl 50 next February in Santa Clara, thousands of Bay Area residents are hoping to rent out their houses, apartments, cottages and even spare bedrooms to cash in on the hordes of visitors expected in the region. Ex-49er McDonald indicted on rape charge, Ahmad Brooks charged with sexual battery Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen has charged San Francisco 49ers linebacker with sexual battery, and a grand jury had indicted his ex-teammate Ray McDonald on rape charges, in connection with an intoxicated woman at a December house party. Short-handed Giants beat Cubs 4-2 Crawford, Blanco unavailable, but Giants win behind strong outing by Peavy Stanford offensive line taking shape With training camp drawing to a close, clarity is coming to the right side of Stanford's offensive line. 'Star Wars': 15 biggest celebrity fans From Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey to Megan Fox, some of the biggest names in Hollywood were inspired by the George Lucas movies of their youth. Critter Corner : Maine Coon cat has answers for glamorous tabby Humans can be difficult to train; smash a vase as a last resort Pizarro: San Jose Jazz looking for a few good instruments San Jose Jazz is seeking donated instruments to expand its Progressions program to a San Jose elementary school. 'Flexible' electricity may save $13 billion As consumers gain power over when they use electricity, utilities stand to avoid $13 billion in annual grid investments, according to a study published Wednesday by the clean energy think tank Rocky Mountain Institute. MAGID ON TECH: Automated sprinkler system knows when it's raining On a rare Palo Alto rainy day, I drove by a house whose automatic sprinkler system was watering the lawn, even though water was falling from the sky. RETURN TO TOP Copyright 2015 San Jose Mercury News, All rights reserved.     ABOUT THIS E-MAIL - This email newsletter is brought to you by the San Jose Mercury News, 4 N. Second St., Suite 800, San Jose, CA 95113. You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to the program. - If you do NOT want to receive this email in the future, please click to UNSUBSCRIBE. - To advertise in this newsletter, click to CONTACT A SALES AGENT. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) InfoLinks InfoLinks Copyright to the source newsletters, this is just the FYI links to news . Awesome Inc. theme. Powered by Blogger.