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Bay Area arts: 7 great live shows to see this weekend and beyond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

There are a lot of great shows and concerts to catch this week and beyond in the Bay Area. Here is a partial rundown.Lesher Center concert series is backPowerhouse Oakland blues and soul vocalist Terrie Odabi and the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra are regulars on the European summer circuit, performing at blues, jazz and soul music festivals across Italy, Spain, and Scandinavia.But you don’t need to fork out the air fare to catch this horn-powered act. You don’t even need to buy a ticket, at least not this week. Kicking off the Summer Sounds 2023 series, Odabi and the APSO play a free outdoor show Thursday on the Lesher Center’s Rudney Plaza as part of a series that also includes the world music combo Wobbly World (July 6), the Cajun rock of fiddler Tom Rigney and Flambeau (July 13), and the stylish swing of violinist Mads Tolling and the Mads Men (July 20).Nominated for multiple Blues Music Awards in recent years, Odabi is a force of nature, and she’s found an ideal vehicle to channe...

Harry and Meghan are ‘sick and tired’ of everyone taking ‘cheap shots’ at them

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

It’s been said that the floodgates have opened on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Since news broke that they had lost their $20 million podcasting deal with Spotify, Hollywood power players and writers for top U.S. media outlets have spoken up about how “entitled,” “lazy” and “untalented” the renegade royal couple have been — how they are “(expletive) grifters” who hoodwinked the American public into believing that they deserve accolades, millions of dollars and global influence, just because they bolted from life in the British royal family.But if people are turning on the California-based Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the couple are understandably perturbed, according to a new report by Us Weekly. In fact, they reportedly think that the onslaught of revelations and allegations about them are unfair. These revelations and allegations include their supposed lack of work ethic, Meghan’s reported hopes to be signed as a Di...

Censure, impeachment threats used to be rare. Not anymore

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

By Stephen Groves and Farnoush Amiri | Associated PressWASHINGTON — House Republicans have held it over Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for months. Attorney General Merrick Garland is facing it too. And President Joe Biden seemingly isn’t far behind.Driven by the demands of hard-right members, Republicans in the House are threatening impeachment against Biden and his top Cabinet officials, creating a backbeat of chatter about “high crimes and misdemeanors” that is driving legislative action, spurring committee investigations, raking in fundraising money and complicating the plans of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his leadership team.Long viewed as an option of last resort, to be triggered only for the most severe wrongdoing, the constitutionally authorized power of impeachment is rapidly moving from the extraordinary to the humdrum, driven in large part by Republicans and their grievances about how Democrats twice impeached President Donald Trump.Republi...

Richmond police fatally shoot person while serving search warrant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

RICHMOND — At least one Richmond police officer shot and fatally wounded a person during the service of a search warrant Wednesday morning, authorities said.The person, whose identity was not immediately available, died despite rescue efforts from officers, Richmond police Sgt. Donald Patchin said by phone Wednesday afternoon.The investigation centered on illegal high-powered guns, according to authorities. The shooting occurred about 9 a.m. in the 1200 block of Sanderling Island, Patchin said.The shooting happened when police entered, and a person came at them armed with a gun, according to authorities. The person refused to drop it, and several officers fired, authorities said.The identities of the officers who fired were not released. Authorities did not immediately say more about the nature of the investigation or how they were led to the home where the shooting happened.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Double homicide, police shooting roil Vallejo ...

'Confrontation' with police during search warrant leaves one dead in Richmond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

(KRON) -- A person died after a "confrontation" with police at a Richmond residence on Wednesday morning, the Richmond Police Department confirmed to KRON4. $100K is low income in the Bay Area, according to new report The incident started at 9 a.m. when police were executing a search warrant on Sanderling Island in Point Richmond. The search warrant was in relation to an incident where a gun was brandished and potentially fired on Sunday night. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Police say the detectives on scene encountered someone inside of the residence when they entered. A "confrontation" occurred between the person and police, and the person died, police said. The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office will be investigating this incident ...

$100K a year is low-income in the Bay Area, according to new report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

(KRON) -- You can earn $100,000 a year and still be considered low-income in the Bay Area, according to a new report released by the California Department of Housing and Community. Female bank robber sought by Brentwood, Antioch police Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW In San Francisco County, for example, if a single person earns $104,400 or less, they are considered low income. The numbers are the same in Marin and San Mateo counties, which are both known for extremely high living costs. Let's break down how far that $104,400 annual salary goes in San Francisco. A person in that tax bracket pays 30.5% of their salary towards taxes. Therefore, the net pay for a $104,400 salary would be roughly $72,568 per year. The average cost ...

The 10 best restaurants in San Francisco, according to Yelp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The City by the Bay is known for many things, including arts, culture, technology, and of course, world-class food. With its eclectic restaurant scene, close proximity to the wine country of Napa, and longstanding tradition of farm-to-table food fare, San Francisco is a natural food destination. Debris from implosion of Titanic-bound submersible is returned to land Whether you're looking for New American, traditional Italian, or Korean comfort food, San Francisco offers a mélange of dining options across the culinary scale. While food is a matter of opinion and what's "the best" can be subject to change, these are the current 10 best restaurants in San Francisco, according to Yelp recommendations.10 best restaurants in San Francisco, according to Yelp1. Savor CafeLocated on Irving Street near UCSF, Savor is an Inner Sunset spot specializing in Mediterranean, vegetarian and vegan food. Popular dishes according to Yelp include the Wild Mushroom Knaffe, Portob...

Superman is not flying in to save your life: It’s these medevac crews

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

Former patients met with a flight crew on Wednesday. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) Former patients met with a flight crew on Wednesday. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) Former patients met with a flight crew on Wednesday. (WTOP/Luke Lukert)Medstar Health is celebrating their Transport Air Medical Service’s 40th anniversary.If you have been on death’s door over the past four decades, there’s a good chance they picked you up. What started as a single helicopter flying in and out of Washington Hospital Center on July 3, 1983, has since morphed into three flight bases, with four helicopters operating countless flights that have saved lives.Currently, the crews are flying around 6,000 patients every year, most of whom are in smaller comm...

Guardians manager Terry Francona to miss second game after being hospitalized on road trip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona will not be with the team for a second straight game after being hospitalized when he became lightheaded before a series opener against the Kansas City Royals.Francona, who has had significant health issues in recent years, spent Tuesday night at The University of Kansas Health System and was released Wednesday. The team said tests on the 64-year-old Francona all “came back within normal ranges.”Doctors have advised Francona to rest for the next few days. The team said his status will be determined daily.General manager Mike Chernoff has joined the team in Kansas City and is expected to provide an additional update on Francona.Guardians bench coach DeMarlo Hale will again handle managerial duties in Francona’s absence. Hale served as Cleveland’s acting manager for the final 63 games in 2021 when Francona had to step away.The Guardians, who rallied to win Tuesday’s game 2-1 after Francona fell ill, a...

Travelers says changes are coming to TPC River Highlands after complaints over low scores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:24 GMT

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Changes will be made to the TPC River Highlands golf course after record low scoring last week during the PGA Tour’s annual Travelers Championship, tournament officials said Wednesday.Andy Bessette, Travelers’ executive vice president and chief administrative officer, told The Associated Press that officials at the club are already looking at modifications to the course to make it more difficult for the professionals next year.“We take all the feedback we get very seriously,” Bessette said. “I can tell you that changes are already in the works. We strive for this to be a top-notch event and we will do everything we can to improve it every year.”Keegan Bradley won the tournament by shooting a course record 23-under 257, a shot better than Kenny Perry’s previous record from 2009. There were eight rounds of 62 or better during the week, which was marked by some rainy, but not windy days that kept the greens soft.After his final round, Rory McIlroy, wh...