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Bay Area arts: 11 cool shows and films to see this weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

Whether you’re looking for a show with which to ring in 2024 or just something fin to do over the weekend, you have have some great options, including great concerts, comedy shows and classical music recitals, not to mention a movie that will fascinate all foodies.Here’s a partial roundup.Note: It’s a good idea to check venues’ Covid health policies before heading out.3 cool concerts to ring in ’24Here are three shows worth checking out on New Year’s Eve:Lee Fields: The R&B great has been in the game for a long time, having released the debut single “Bewildered” (with a flip side of “Tell Her I Love Her”) way back in 1969. He’s still going strong more than a half century later, drawing new fans and finding critical acclaim with such efforts as 2019’s “It Rains Love” and 2022’s “Sentimental Fool.” The vocalist ends the year with two shows, Saturday and Sunday, at the Chapel in Sa...

Fire caused by wall furnace kills 95-year-old woman in her Oakland home

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

OAKLAND — A 95-year-old woman was killed in a fire at her East Oakland home Wednesday morning, officials said.Her name has not yet been released.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Vacant harbor master’s office at San Leandro Marina destroyed by fire Crime and Public Safety | Car catches fire in eastbound Caldecott Tunnel Crime and Public Safety | Christmas morning fire in San Leandro apartment building displaces three people Crime and Public Safety | Car fire spreads into vegetation, burns 20 acres near Pittsburg Crime and Public Safety | Letters: Ghost Ship | Vote Democrat | Who Musk is | Grand juries The fire started about 2:52 a.m. Wednesday in the 2900 block of Partridge Avenue, according to Oakland fire spokesman Michael Hunt.The woman, who lived alone, was pronounced dead in her home from burns and smoke inhalation. Hunt said the fire was accidental in nature and was caused by a ...

Jags QB Trevor Lawrence misses practice and insists he’ll ‘do anything’ to play against Carolina

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was a spectator at practice Wednesday, giving his sprained right shoulder time to heal while insisting he will “do anything I can to be out there and play.”Lawrence wore a wristband and held a play-calling sheet during practice, though, an indication he’s planning to play when the Jaguars (8-7) host Carolina (2-13) on Sunday. But Lawrence acknowledged that this injury is different from the others he’s dealt with this season.“This is a little unique ’cause it’s the throwing shoulder, which can make things a little more challenging as a quarterback,” Lawrence said. “Kind of hard to work around that.”Lawrence sprained his AC joint while diving for a first down on a fourth-and-1 play in the third quarter of Sunday’s 30-12 loss at Tampa Bay. He could barely lift his arm in the locker room after the game.He was ineffective before he got hurt, throwing two interceptions and losing a fum...

Man United set to enter a new Ratcliffe era with spotlight on January transfers and Ten Hag’s future

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Fans of Manchester United know 2024 will be anything but boring as the club tries once again to end a period of on-field decline that has lasted 10 years for the record 20-time English league champions.British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe agreed Sunday — Christmas Eve — to buy a minority stake in United. The owner of petrochemicals giant INEOS, and a number of sports teams, will also take charge of United’s soccer operations. The announcement of the deal, worth around $1.6 billion, came more than a year after American owners the Glazers put United up for sale in November 2022. The deal requires Premier League approval.Here’s a look at the people involved and issues likely to be raised by the deal, including the future of United manager Erik ten Hag.JIM RATCLIFFEThe 71-year-old Ratcliffe is one of the richest people in Britain and a boyhood United fan from Greater Manchester. He already owns French club Nice and cycling team INEOS Grenadiers. He is a one...

Hilton hotel with speakeasy coming to Farm Brew Live in Manassas

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

The new Hilton hotel design for Manassas. (Courtesy HolladayProperties.com) The new Hilton hotel design for Manassas. (Courtesy HolladayProperties.com) A Hilton hotel featuring a wine bar and speakeasy is coming to the Farm Brew Live campus near Manassas.Holladay Properties has announced Tempo by Hilton will be the planned hotel at the growing hospitality and entertainment development. The 60,000-square-foot, 90-room hotel is scheduled to open in mid-2025.“In a strategic joint partnership with Villagio Hospitality Group, Holladay will develop this innovative hotel concept from Hilton that is poised to redefine the hospitality experience,” states a news release from Holladay. “ …the Tempo will feature an open lobby...

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey, Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb among best bets to score in Week 17 of NFL season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

There are few surprises in the final installment of Best Bets, as most of the players herein have been fixtures throughout the season. It’s time to stick with the players who have been there all season, as we near the end of the fantasy football year. These are my best bets to score in Week 17.___Running BackKYREN WILLIAMS, RAMSWilliams’ fantasy production is consistent, as he had more than 100 yards and a score against New Orleans. He now has five total TDs in his past five games, and he’s set to capitalize this week on a matchup with the Giants, our fourth-best matchup for opposing backs. He’s third in total TDs (12) for RBs, but with four fewer games than the leaders, Williams has -125 odds to score, the second-best odds for any back in WK17. The 36.94% TD dependent Williams has a good chance to reach the end zone against the Giants.CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY, 49ERSIt’s no surprise McCaffrey makes the final list of the season, as he’s been on the list most weeks it seems. His alre...

On foot and by donkey cart, thousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Palestinian families fled Wednesday from the brunt of Israel’s expanding ground offensive into Gaza’s few remaining, overcrowded refuges, as the military launched heavy strikes across the center and south of the territory, killing dozens, Palestinian health officials said.On foot or riding donkey carts loaded with belongings, a stream of people flowed into Deir al-Balah — a town that normally has a population of around 75,000. It has been overwhelmed by several hundred thousand people driven from northern Gaza as the region was pounded to rubble.Because U.N. shelters are packed many times over capacity, the new arrivals set up tents on sidewalks for the cold winter night. Most crowded onto streets around the town’s main hospital, Al-Aqsa Martyrs, hoping it would be safer from Israeli strikes.Still, no place is safe in Gaza. Israeli offensives are crowding most of the population into Deir al-Balah and Rafah at the territory’s southern edg...

YouTuber ayuda a encontrar restos humanos que se cree pertenecen a un hombre desaparecido desde 2013

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

Las autoridades de Missouri han recuperado restos humanos que los investigadores creen que pertenecen a un hombre que ha estado desaparecido durante una década, después de que un YouTuber local los llevara al área.Casi 10 años después del día en que el veterano del ejército Donnie Erwin desapareciera en diciembre de 2013, el camarógrafo independiente y piloto de drones James Hinkle localizó en el fondo de un estanque en el condado de Camden un automóvil cuya matrícula coincidía con la del Hyundai Elantra del hombre desaparecido.Los detectives llevaron buzos y perros detectores de cadáveres para registrar la zona hasta que, el domingo por la mañana, lograron recuperar restos humanos junto con una cadera artificial que parecía ser la de Erwin. Hallan los restos de un niño desaparecido hace 20 años Lo acusan de esconder el cadáver de su madre dentro de bote de basura en un almacén “Si bien un patólogo forense tendrá que examina...

Brock Glenn’s path to starting for FSU in the Orange Bowl is most unconventional

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The scenario is too far-fetched for even Brock Glenn to have thought about: A third-string, true freshman quarterback gets to take the field to lead Florida State into an Orange Bowl with a shot at an undefeated season.It’s beyond even his imagination.“If you would’ve told me this would happen, this story, I wouldn’t believe you,” Glenn said.Believe it. The scenario is his reality now, and he gets what he calls “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” on Saturday when No. 4 Florida State (13-0, No. 5 College Football Playoff rankings) takes on No. 6 Georgia (12-1, No. 6 CFP) in the Orange Bowl.Glenn got the job because Jordan Travis, who led Florida State into national-title contention, is out with a broken leg and former backup Tate Rodemaker — who likely would have started the Orange Bowl — opted out and is seeking a transfer.“The Orange Bowl is an awesome bowl. It’s one of the best in the country,” Glenn said. “And we’ve got a great opportunity in front of ...

Man dead, woman rescued after helicopter crashes into SW Miami-Dade canal, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:12:18 GMT

A man has died and a woman was rescued after the helicopter they were in crashed into a canal in Southwest Miami-Dade, police said. According to Miami-Dade Police, the helicopter crashed near Southwest 187th Avenue and 122nd Street, just before 1:10 p.m., Wednesday. Witnesses who called 911 said they saw what appeared to be a helicopter spinning and falling.Investigators said crews canvassed the area but did not see the helicopter or debris.Sometime later, police, said the female victim came out of the water. She is expected to be OK.Divers with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue went into the canal to search for the male victim, They were able to locate him and pull him out of the water.Paramedics transported the man to an area hospital by ground, but police said he succumbed to his injuries. According to authorities, the helicopter took off from Fort Myers en route to Miami Executive Airport. Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration said the helicopter is a Hughes 369 aircraft. It i...