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Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker pleads not guilty to 49ers report leak

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker has pleaded not guilty for allegedly leaking a confidential civil grand jury report to the San Francisco 49ers last year and lying about it.Becker was indicted last month on a felony perjury charge and a misdemeanor charge for leaking the document, which criticized the council’s cozy relationship with the NFL team, to former 49ers spokesperson Rahul Chandhok and to reporters or editors at the Silicon Valley Voice.The councilmember made his first court appearance late last month but declined to enter into a plea at the time so he could seek outside counsel instead of being represented by public defender Christopher Montoya. Becker, who was late to Wednesday’s hearing, was represented once again by Montoya.The public defender told reporters after his plea that in his experience, “first time impressions of a case are often wrong or incomplete.”Becker faces four years in county jail if convicted on the perjury charge.His next court dat...

Summer streaming 2023: 11 movies you won’t want to miss

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

Not all of the summer movie action takes place in theaters, of course. Here are some noted streaming releases headed our way.“The Mother”: Jennifer Lopez flexes her toned muscles as a former assassin out to save the daughter she abandoned from creeps hunting them down in Alaska. Gael Garcia Bernal chews it up as her co-star.  Niki Caro (“Whale Rider”) directs. Details: Out May 12, Netflix.“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie”: Davis Guggenheim’s exceptional and life-affirming documentary takes a candid, at times unorthodox, look at the beloved star who seeks to demystify what it’s like to be someone with Parkinson’s disease. Details: May 12, Apple TV+.“Crater”: In this sci-fi adventure, a teen from a lunar mining colony blasts off with three buddies on a trip to a crater. Details: May 12, Disney+.“White Men Can’t Jump”: In this remake of the 1992 Ron Shelton comedy/drama, Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow look — from a very promising trailer — that they got game, as well as some se...

Logan Webb outduels Framber Valdez as SF Giants take series from defending World Series champs

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

HOUSTON — The Giants did not arrive here in high spirits, suffering from stomach bugs, muscle strains and a losing streak, but they will head home feeling much better, not only because most of the nasty virus players and staff picked up in Mexico City had mostly subsided.Behind an excellent outing from Logan Webb and a late-awakening offense, the Giants hung on to win their second straight over the defending World Series champions, 4-2, and earned their third series win of the season.The Astros, who had not been shut out until this series, were held without a run for 17 consecutive innings, until Alex Bregman took Webb deep in the eighth inning, ending the Giants’ bid for a second consecutive shutout.Webb needed 46 pitches to make it through the first two innings, mostly due to Mitch Haniger muffing a pop fly in left field and LaMonte Wade Jr. letting a ground ball under his glove, but he used the exact same amount as he cruised through the next five innings.Outdueling Astros ...

Adorable mountain lion pals leaving Oakland for forever home; elephant seeking new friends

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Two mountain lions that were rescued as cubs in separate parts of Santa Cruz County will arrive at their new forever home Thursday. The mountain lions, named Hazel and Holly, became inseparably bonded with each other while they were rehabilitated for months at the Oakland Zoo. The Oakland Zoo has one of the top cougar cub rescue facilities in California. Zoo officials wrote Wednesday, "It’s Cub Departure Day Eve — hard to believe we’ll soon be saying goodbye to Hazel and Holly. They’ve come so far, from being critically ill rescues to bonded, thriving young mountain lions. We want to acknowledge everyone who helped rescue, rehabilitate, and raise these orphaned cubs. It has clearly taken a village to care for these two, and we appreciate everyone’s efforts along the way."Holly and Hazel bonded as they grew up together at the Oakland Zoo's wildlife rescue center. (Image courtesy Oakland Zoo) The Oakland Zoo's permanent mountain lion habitat exhibit is already full of rescue...

3 Bay Area cities ranked among top 10 ‘best’ cities for a good night's sleep

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

The city you live in could be the reason behind your good night's sleep or lack thereof.A study from the U.S. News & World Report’s 360 reviews ranked two California cities among the "best" places for sleep health, while other cities in the Golden State ranked low on the list.San Diego and San Jose ranked fourth and ninth for the “best” places for a good night's sleep, researchers found. Fresno and Long Beach were considered the “worst” places for sleep health. The cities ranked in the 39th and 40th positions, respectively. Eighties rock anthem dropped as SF Pride’s theme after singer’s controversial tweet California cities named on the list:4th: San Diego9th: San Jose13th: Bakersfield25th: San Francisco31st: Oakland33rd: Sacramento34th: Los Angeles39th: Fresno40th: Long BeachResearchers compared 50 of the top cities in the U.S. across five key factors sleep health-based metrics, including air quality, noise pollution, light pollution, physical activity and sleep duration.&nbs...

One hospitalized after shooting involving Oakland Housing Authority Police

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was hospitalized Tuesday night after being shot by an officer with the Oakland Housing Authority Police Department, according to OHAPD. Officers responded to an emergency call for service at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night in the 1700 block of 85th Avenue. Oakland man charged with murdering woman over traffic noise While at the scene, two officers returned fire and an adult male was struck, police said. The man reportedly remained conscious and was transported to a nearby hospital. A weapon was also recovered at the scene. Police say an ongoing and active investigation of the incident is in its initial stages. The Oakland Police Department is leading the criminal investigation and the OHAPD is leading the administrative investigation, according to the housing authority.KRON4 also reached out to Oakland PD but were told the matter was an Oakland Housing Authority incident.

Eurovision fashion: Some of the contest’s most iconic looks

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has provided catchy tunes, cheesy pop and bombastic anthems — but also some eye-catching fashion.One of the most memorable competitors in Eurovision history was heavy metal band Lordi, who donned monster prosthetics and won for Finland in 2006 with “Hard Rock Hallelujah.”“It was a blessed victory on so many levels,” said lead singer Mr. Lordi (aka Tomi Petteri Putaansuu), “and of course it was the first time that some really pretty people won.”In some cases, the fashion outshines the song: Glam metal outfit Wig Wam, Norway’s entry in 2005, only finished in ninth place, but the band’s lead singer drew much attention in an extremely figure-hugging star spangled jumpsuit. Familiar faces and outlandish looks don’t necessarily hold sway with judges. Twin duo Jedward — John and Edward Grimes — represented Ireland in 2011 and the following year. In 2012, they finished sixth at the contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, wearing matching robo...

Myriad: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Myriad Genetics Inc. (MYGN) on Wednesday reported a loss of $54.7 million in its first quarter.The Salt Lake City-based company said it had a loss of 67 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, were 21 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 19 cents per share.The molecular diagnostic company posted revenue of $181.2 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $171.5 million.Myriad expects full-year results to range from a loss of 36 cents per share to a loss of 24 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $730 million to $750 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MYGN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYGNSo...

YRC: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Yellow Corporation (YELL) on Wednesday reported a loss of $54.6 million in its first quarter.The Overland Park, Kansas-based company said it had a loss of $1.06 per share.The trucking company posted revenue of $1.16 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on YELL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/YELLSource

Mosaic: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:47:53 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mosaic Co. (MOS) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $434.8 million.The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had net income of $1.28 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.14 per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.28 per share.The fertilizer maker posted revenue of $3.6 billion in the period, surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.34 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MOS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MOSSource