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Santa Clara County court backlog comes back into focus after DA summit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

SAN JOSE — A running backlog of criminal cases is a much bigger problem in the South Bay than it is in neighboring jurisdictions, with Santa Clara County recovering more slowly from a raft of pandemic-fueled closures and restrictions, according to officials in the local criminal-justice system.District Attorney Jeff Rosen said he got a firmer understanding of how behind the county is relative to its regional peers after he hosted an assembly of a dozen top prosecutors from the greater Bay Area last week.“At a high level, we’re an outlier because even in the Bay Area, our courts narrowed what what they were doing significantly, and really shut down operations except what was absolutely essential,” he said in an interview with the Bay Area News Group. “Other counties, except for San Francisco, were more open.”“We have a crisis,” Rosen added. “When I was trying murder cases (prior to becoming DA), we told the families of murder vict...

Two injured in I-880 collision involving Red Cross van

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

OAKLAND — Thanks to great teamwork by first responders, a potential medical emergency was averted Wednesday night after a collision between a Red Cross van carrying blood and another vehicle on Interstate 880 in East Oakland, authorities said.None of the blood was damaged, authorities said.The collision happened about 10:46 p.m. Wednesday in southbound Interstate 880 lanes just north of 66th Avenue, the California Highway Patrol said.A van belonging to the Red Cross collided with a Nissan Xterra sport-utility vehicle, causing the Nissan to roll over, the CHP said.Oakland Fire Department firefighters also responded, with an arriving battalion chief finding the two overturned vehicles with two injured people, including one trapped inside, Oakland Fire spokesman Michael Hunt said.After extricating the Nissan’s driver, both drivers were taken to a hospital for treatment. Their conditions were not available Thursday night.A fire department dispatcher handling the call “...

Bay Area storm: Atmospheric river rocks Bay Area, causing closures, evacuations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

The latest atmospheric river storm system walloped the Bay Area on Thursday evening into Friday morning, unleashing a powerful combination of rainfall and gusty winds that left roads flooded and trees leveled.A vast majority of the storm’s rain fell in Thursday evening or later. According to National Weather Service 12-hour rain totals around 5 a.m. Friday, most Bay Area urban population centers hovered near the one-inch mark. San Jose received .88 inches, slightly more than downtown San Francisco’s .77. Other measurements along the Peninsula and in the South Bay included 1.23 in Redwood City, .99 in Palo Alto, 1.15 in Sunnyvale and .98 in Mountain View.The rain packed a stronger punch in East Bay communities as many communities cleared the one-inch hurdle with ease. Oakland saw a considerable amount of rain at 1.47 inches, while Walnut Creek was at 1.30. Other totals included 1.13 in Concord, 1.23 in Hayward, .96 in Hayward and 1.43 in Fremont. Most inland communities s...

Oakland rent falls year over year: Data

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

(STACKER) -- The last few years have shown costs rising due to inflation—from the price of groceries and utility bills to travel and entertainment. But one of the hardest pills to swallow has been the rising cost of rent across the U.S. As the largest expense in most Americans' budgets, high housing costs drive up the overall cost of living and require careful planning.Many cities saw rent skyrocket from 2021 to 2022. At the end of 2022, rent prices were up 4% compared to the year before. But it's not all bad news. According to Apartment List, rents fell 0.8% nationally in December 2022 compared to the month before. A bit of this decline can be attributed to seasonal trends, but it was the fourth straight month of dropping rent nationwide. Some cities are seeing this trend more than others.Rentlodex ranked large cities experiencing the slowest rent increases and even decreases from December 2021 to December 2022, using data from Apartment List.The analysis includes U.S. cities with ...

2 Bay Area suburbs named best for young millennials

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

(STACKER) -- Big cities have always attracted people who are starting over—or just starting out. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend toward moving to suburbs emerged, especially among millennials, those who were born between 1981 and 1996.Although suburbs are often dismissed as uncool or sleepy, they have recently become more popular among millennials as a comparatively affordable alternative to city life. Suburban areas boosted in popularity during the pandemic when more people were able to work from home, according to Census Bureau findings—so much so that suburban housing prices increased more quickly than housing in metropolitan areas during the pandemic.Even when millennials move from cities to suburbs, though, they're often looking for some of the comforts and lifestyle habits they're leaving behind. Mixed-use walkable developments in suburbs have been a major draw for millennials who don't want to give up the ease of getting around cities. In recent years, suburbs have ...

Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea 13-4 at World Classic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani doubled and singled for his second straight two-hit game, and Japan overcame a three-run deficit to beat South Korea 13-4 Friday night for its second straight win at the World Baseball Classic.Ohtani was intentionally walked as Japan scored four runs in the third inning to take a 4-3 lead, doubled and scored in a two-run fifth and hit an RBI single in a five-run sixth. The two-way star is 4 for 7 with two doubles, three RBIs and four walks in Japan’s two games while allowing one hit over four scoreless innings on the mound.Masataka Yoshida had three hits and five RBIs for Japan.The Czech Republic defeated China 8-5 in the other Group B game as Martin Muzik hit a go-ahead, three-run homer following a double by his brother Matej in a four-run top of the ninth.In Group A, Cuba beat Panama 13-4 as Yoán Moncada and Yadil Mujica drove in four runs each, and host Taiwan defeated Italy 11-7.JAPAN 13, SOUTH KOREA 4TOKYO (AP) — South Korea fell to 0-2 af...

House votes unanimously to declassify information about origins of COVID-19, sending bill to President Biden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — House votes unanimously to declassify information about origins of COVID-19, sending bill to President Biden.Source

Embraer: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

SAO PAULO (AP) — SAO PAULO (AP) — Embraer SA (ERJ) on Friday reported fourth-quarter profit of $22.9 million.The Sao Paulo-based company said it had profit of 12 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 24 cents per share.The plane and jet manufacturer posted revenue of $1.99 billion in the period.For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $185.4 million, or $1.01 per share. Revenue was reported as $4.54 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ERJ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ERJSource

Bedsure heating blankets, pads recalled over fire hazards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

About 350,000 Bedsure electric blankets have been recalled due to a potential fire risk.The controller for the electric heating blankets and pads can malfunction, which could cause fire and thermal burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.More than 350,000 Bedsure Electric Heating Blankets and Pads have been recalled. (Courtesy U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)There have been 137 reports of the blankets and pads overheating, melting, burning or even catching fire in consumer homes, according to CPSC, causing property damage and reports of 17 burn injuries, including an instance of second-degree burns.The blankets, made by Bedshe International, were sold on Amazon and Bedsure’s official website from August 2022 through November 2022 for between $25 and $110.The heating blankets come in throw, twin and full sizes are made of flannel or sherpa.Owners can find their blanket or pad’s specific model number on a label on the back of the blan...

Elitch Gardens is hiring more than 1K people this summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:27:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Are you looking for a new gig this summer? Elitch Gardens is hiring over a thousand new team members for a summer of fun.According to the Denver theme park, Elitch Gardens is now hiring 1,500 people aged 16 and up to work in any department."Being part of the Elitch Gardens team is such a rewarding experience," said David Dorman, general manager of Elitch Gardens. "Where else can you learn a wide array of skills, make lots of new friends and help thousands of guests make long-lasting memories all while earning a great hourly wage?" Are people already waiting in line for Casa Bonita to reopen? The water and theme park is hiring team members for positions in rides, aquatics, food service, games, retail, security, maintenance, and internships. Plus, no experience is required.If this sounds like the perfect summer job for you, get your interview attire ready and head down to Denver this Saturday.Elitch Gardens is holding a hiring fair Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to ...