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Opera San Jose opens 40th season on a high note

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

Opera San Jose raised the curtain on its 40th season in style last Saturday night, with an elegant anniversary dinner that would have lived up to the high expectation of the company’s late founder, Irene Dalis.The dinner hosted by Opera San Jose’s Emeritus Council at Il Fornaio at the Westin San Jose — still the Sainte Claire Hotel to this crowd — included a number of staff, performers and supporters from the company’s four decades, including former Opera San Jose General Manager Larry Hancock, Opera San Jose Music Director Joseph Marcheso, San Jose Chamber Orchestra Music Director Barbara Day Turner, Susan Gundunas, Stephen Guggenheim, Sandra Rubalcava-Bengochea and Christopher Bengochea.From there, it was off to the California Theatre for the opening performance of “Romeo and Juliet,” a French adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy by Charles Gounod that Opera San Jose hasn’t done in two decades. The compelling production ...

Police identify Newark man killed in recent Oakland shootout

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

OAKLAND — Authorities have identified a Newark man who was killed during a shootout with another man late last month.Maurice Howard, 60, was shot and killed around 5 p.m. Aug. 21, on the 4300 block of Jensen Street in Oakland, authorities said. Thus far, no arrests have been made.Investigators believe that Howard and his killer knew each other, and that the shooting was preceded by some sort of argument or confrontation. According to authorities, both Howard and the man who shot him produced pistols and fired at each other.Police have not released a description of the suspected shooter, nor revealed the nature of the argument.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the killer. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.

Q&A: What you need to know about getting the new COVID-19 vaccine

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

With the latest wave of COVID infections still climbing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new vaccines Tuesday by Pfizer and Moderna tailored to a recent variant of the virus for everyone 6 months and older.The recommendation followed a 13-1 vote Tuesday of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Food and Drug Administration’s approval Monday of the new vaccine formula, based off of a recently circulating version of the omicron virus variant known as XBB.1.5, to replace earlier vaccines and boosters.“We have more tools than ever to prevent the worst outcomes from COVID-19,” said CDC Director Mandy Cohen. “CDC is now recommending updated COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 6 months and older to better protect you and your loved ones.”Here’s what you need to know:Q Do I need to get this new COVID shot?A The CDC panel wrestled with the question of whether to focus its recommendation on those most ...

SJPD arrests four suspects for multiple vehicle burglaries and auto theft

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

(KRON) -- The San José Police Department arrested four juveniles for multiple vehicle burglaries and auto theft on Monday, Sept. 11. According to SJPD’s investigation, one of the suspects may have been involved in several vehicle burglaries. All suspects were booked into the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall for multiple crimes.  The San José Police Department received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries in the Southern and Western Divisions of San José on September 10 at 2:48 p.m. This instance involved approximately 50 vehicles.  Bay Area serial killer Anthony Sully dies in custody Patrol officers identified two suspect vehicles with collected evidence. A stolen white Hyundai sedan was recovered unoccupied shortly later in the area. For the second car, a black 2013 Land Rover SUV, a “be on the lookout” broadcast alert was created. An SJPD Air Support Unit utilized automated license plate reader cameras to alert the second vehicle’s location, which confirmed the ...

NHL and NHLPA are now planning to hold a scaled-down World Cup of Hockey in February 2025

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — If a World Cup of Hockey materializes in the near future, it won’t be a traditional international tournament like the Olympics.The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are still planning to host a World Cup in February 2025, though the sides have scaled back what they think they can do given the timeframe and uncertainty regarding Russian players. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly wouldn’t reveal specific ideas being considered other than to say it won’t be a “typical” World Cup of eight national teams playing over the course of 16 days.“We’re focused on an alternative type of tournament that leverages kind of the unique internationality of our sport,” Daly said Tuesday at the NHL/NHLPA Player Media Tour. “And so that’s the process we’re in now working with the Players’ Association really to design something that we can plug into February of ’25.”The initial hope was to stage the World Cup in 2024, but Russia’s war in Ukraine and some federatio...

Deion Sanders rapidly raising profile of No. 18 Colorado on and off the field

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The turnaround for a Colorado team that went 1-11 last season is happening at lightning speed. Just don’t ask coach Deion Sanders about stopping to soak any of it in. He’s much too busy to fully wrap his mind around Boulder being the center of the college football universe. “Santa don’t have time. He’s got to deliver the gifts. He ain’t got time to enjoy his cookies. That’s all he gets,” Sanders said Tuesday as the 18th-ranked Buffaloes (2-0) prepare to host rival Colorado State (0-1) this weekend. “I’ve got to keep it going. I’ve got to keep this machine going, and make sure we stay on the right path and make sure we’re locked in and we’re focused on the right things.“It’s a lot driving this train. It’s not easy.”Sanders has not only boosted Colorado’s image on the field but off it as well. Merchandise sales have increased roughly 525% from 2021. September is already the second biggest month ever on the school store’s website. The biggest was Decem...

Bengals release veteran OT La’el Collins, who is still rehabbing from torn ACL in December.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday released veteran offensive tackle La’el Collins.Collins was signed before the 2022 season and held down the right tackle spot until he tore his ACL In December. Still rehabbing from the injury, he started this season on the physically unable to perform list.The Bengals signed Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to play left tackle and shifted Jonah Williams to the right side.The 30-year-old Collins spent six seasons with Dallas before signing a three-year contract with the Bengals as part of an upgrade of the offensive line in front of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow. Collins started 15 games in 2022.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Tampa Bay places slugging center fielder Jose Siri on injured list with right-hand fracture

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tampa Bay placed center fielder Jose Siri on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday because of a fractured right hand.Second on the team with 25 home runs, Siri was hit by a pitch in the fifth inning of Monday’s game against Minnesota. He stayed in to run but came out after the half-inning.“It’s a big loss,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “Jose brings a lot of really good defense in center field, lines us up a little bit better, and offensively the things with the power we’ll find a way to work around that.”Cash said Siri had X-rays and returned to Florida for a more detailed examination.“Pretty consistent with what we saw yesterday,” Cash said. “Pretty clean break. Hopefully it kind of stays in place.”Cash had expressed optimism Monday for a short stint.“Maybe three weeks of shutdown and it heals up quickly, but we won’t know anything for a while,” he said.Siri is hitting .222 with 56 RBIs. He tried to put an optimistic spin on the situation after Mo...

Germany beats France 2-1 in a friendly to end its winless run days after removing coach Hansi Flick

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — From jeers to cheers inside three days.Germany beat World Cup runner-up France 2-1 in a friendly on Tuesday in a dramatic turnaround from being whistled by the crowd in a 4-1 loss to Japan on Saturday. That defeat cost Hansi Flick his job as coach the following day.The win lifts some of the gloom around the team hosting the European Championship next year.“We really threw ourselves into it and I think people saw that,” goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen told broadcaster ARD. “These have been strange, difficult days and it was all the better that we could turn things around with the win. I think it gives us confidence and that was what we definitely need right now.”Thomas Müller scored early on and Leroy Sané added a second on a late counterattack, ending the run of five winless games which led to Flick being ousted Sunday. The search is on for a new permanent coach ahead of games against the United States and Mexico next month.Against France, Germany was coach...

Denver to spend nearly $49M on homeless housing plan: Here's how it breaks down

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has released specific information on how the city proposes to fund efforts to house 1,000 homeless people by the end of the year.He emphasized that none of the city’s critical services would get cut, but that’s not appeasing some people who live near the proposed sites and still have a lot of questions about the plan. Colorado’s new roundabout law carries a $70 fine Johnston said the priority is to help people leave encampments and transition into more stable housing.“The plan is fully paid for. We have a path to success on that plan. We can deliver success on that plan without cutting critical city services,” Johnston said.Denver homeless plan: How much would it cost?He said the total cost would be $48.6 million. Of that:$18. 9 million would be used to purchase and operate Best Western.$5.4 million would be used for leases and operations at additional hotels.$19.6 million would go toward establishing micro-communities.$4 million would be...