Kamala Harris Makes History As Vice President-Elect
Just how did the daughter of two immigrants in segregated California became one of this countrys most effective power players? Through the human touch, by turning defeat into victory and most of all, by doing things her way, a timely biography of Kamala Harris, the US Vice President-elect says. Harris entered the (Democratic) presidential (nomination) race fully intending to win. To do that, she had to defeat the front runner. That she fell short can be attributed to missteps by her and by factors beyond her control. But though her campaign sputtered and halted before the first votes were cast. Harris left a big impression.
As Vice President-elect Kamala Harris reaches the culmination of her historic path to the White House, here are some of the most-asked questions about the former California senator.
It s basically the symphony bringing together the whole arts community, Morgan said.
The team preparing for the inauguration of Harris and Biden in Washington, D.C. did not say there will not be an inauguration ball, rather it said, This year s ceremonies and events will reflect President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris commitment to protecting the health and safety of Americans while demonstrating the strength and resilience of our country.
They added that, inaugural activities will have a limited footprint but will honor and resemble American inaugural traditions.
Michael Colbruno, a Port of Oakland commissioner and close friend of Harris, is the host of the Oakland Symphony event.
Man charged following robbery with firearm in Underhill parking garage
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A UCPD email sent Thursday stated that Fidel Valdez Alvarez was charged with carjacking with a firearm and multiple counts of robbery with a firearm. Alvarez, along with three other suspects, robbed three UC Berkeley students in the Underhill parking garage Dec. 6.
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The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged Fidel Valdez Alvarez
, an 18-year-old San Pablo male, with carjacking with a firearm and multiple counts of robbery with a firearm Thursday, according to a UCPD email.
On Dec. 6 at 9:37 p.m., the robbery occurred on campus property in the Underhill parking garage. Three UC Berkeley students were approached by Alvarez and three other suspects, two of whom held handguns, according to the email. The suspects demanded the students’ personal property, including their car.
Derick Almena, defendant in deadly Ghost Ship fire, expected to accept plea deal, avoid second trial
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The remains of the Ghost Ship warehouse, where 36 people died in a fire in 2016.Noah Berger / Special to The Chronicle 2016Show MoreShow Less
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Derick Almena was charged with 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter he is now expected to accept a plea deal that will spare him prison time.Courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s OfficeShow MoreShow Less
The remaining defendant charged in the deaths of 36 people in Oakland’s Ghost Ship warehouse fire is expected to accept a plea deal that will keep him from prison and prevent him from undergoing a second trial, a victim’s family member said.