Willie Brown makes stunning endorsement in California governor’s race

California political kingmaker Will Brown made a surprise endorsement in the governor’s race — throwing his support behind billionaire Tom Steyer. Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco, said in a statement that he’s known Steyer “for many years” and praised his ability to lead. “I’ve seen how how he brings a deep understanding of complex issues, a disciplined approach to learning and decision making, and a clear commitment to leading with principle and purpose to everything he does,” Brown said. “California needs a governor who is fully informed, independent in thought, and focused on what serves the public best,”…

Burlington plots major May expansion — including 3 California stores

Bargain hunters in the Golden State are about to get a few more aisles to dig through. Burlington is rolling out 26 stores nationwide this month, with California landing multiple locations as the off-price giant doubles down on brick-and-mortar. The May openings spawn 20 states — including California, Texas, Ohio…

Ken Griffin says Mamdani’s attacks against him are ‘creepy weird’

Ken Griffin called Zohran Mamdani’s controversial social media post outside the Citadel founder’s swanky midtown penthouse “creepy weird” and ultimately “frightening” after watching the socialist NYC mayor invoke Griffin’s name to tout a new tax plan on second homes of non-residents. Griffin, who runs the Citadel Investment empire headquartered in…

UnitedHealth to remove annoying barrier for slew of medical procedures

UnitedHealth Group said Tuesday it is planning to stop requiring doctors to get approvals for a slew of tests, surgeries and other procedures, an effort to ease patient access to care. The company, which runs the largest insurer in the US, will use AI to cease requiring approvals for echocardiograms,…

Max Fried’s masterful start leads Yankees over Red Sox again

BOSTON — Whether it is the quality of their arms or the ineptitude of their opponents’ bats — or perhaps a mix of both — the Yankees pitching staff is at it again.  Max Fried became the latest starter to throw up a string of zeroes, this one turning into…

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Francisco Lindor exits with calf injury in newest Mets debacle

On the same night Juan Soto returned to the lineup from a strained right calf, the Mets lost Francisco Lindor to left calf tightness in Wednesday’s game against the Twins. With the Mets looking to snap a 12-game losing streak, Lindor was removed after scoring from first base on Francisco…

Virginia court pauses implementation of Democrat-drawn congressional map 

A Virginia court on Wednesday blocked the state from enacting new congressional districts that could allow Democrats to flip four Republican House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.  A judge in Tazewell County ruled that the constitutional amendment on redistricting, narrowly approved by voters in a closely watched election Tuesday night, was…

Dalton Rushing says viral expletive was not directed at Jung Hoo Lee

SAN FRANCISCO — No, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was not trying to belittle the injury that Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee sustained in Tuesday’s game at Oracle Park. On Wednesday, Rushing was asked about a clip that made the rounds (especially among Giants fans) the night before, when he appeared…

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