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Bay Area theater scene bounced back in 2023 — here were 10 top shows

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

Like their fellows all over the country, Bay Area theaters are still slowly recovering from the pandemic, rebuilding audiences while often cutting back on staff and shows in their seasons. Some, like Berkeley’s TheatreFIRST, have closed their doors, while others, such as TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, had emergency fundraising campaigns.And there’s also a sense of renewal, with newly minted artistic directors such as Giovanna Sardelli at TheatreWorks, Lance Gardner at Marin Theatre Company and Jon Tracy at Marin Shakespeare Company looking to the future.Through it all, theaters around the Bay Area have continued to put out excellent productions of bold new works and beloved classics alike. Some have felt like grand events, such as Dominique Morisseau’s “Soul Train” musical “Hippest Trip” at American Conservatory Theater, or Billy Crudup’s virtuoso performance in David Cale’s suspenseful solo show “Harry Clarke” at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Some have been stunningly intimate, such as...

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.1 million in Oakland

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

565 Fairbanks Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,334-square-foot house built in 1917 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located in the 500 block of Fairbanks Avenue in Oakland was sold on Oct. 20, 2023, for $2,100,000, or $900 per square foot. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four baths. In addition, the home comes with a garage.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:On Walavista Avenue, Oakland, in May 2023, a 2,729-square-foot home was sold for $2,235,000, a price per square foot of $819. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 1,501-square-foot home on York Street in Oakland sold for $1,205,000, a price per square foot of $803. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom.A 1,894-square-foot home on the 500 block of Walavista Avenue in Oakland sold in August 2022, for $1,750,000, a price per square foot of $924. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Former Cal swimming coach Teri McKeever suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

Former University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever has admitted to emotionally and physically abusing Golden Bear swimmers as part of an agreement with the U.S. Center for Safe Sport, according to a confidential document obtained by the Southern California News Group.McKeever’s admission in SafeSport’s 18-page notice of decision this week marks the first time she has acknowledged abusing Cal swimmers since a May 2022 SCNG investigation first reported dozens allegations that she routinely bullied, emotionally and physically abused swimmers, pressured them to compete and/or train while injured and directed profanity and racist language toward them.McKeever’s admission was part of a deal in which she agreed to a three-month suspension from participating in any events sanctioned by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and placed on probation for 12 months following an 18-month investigation by the Center. She is also barred from contacting ...

Teens assault woman, 63, with broom at downtown SF parking garage: police

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A 63-year-old woman was assaulted with a broom Wednesday afternoon at a downtown parking garage, the San Francisco Police Department said. Police said the assault happened at around 2:52 p.m. at a parking garage on the 800 block of Mission Street near the San Francisco Centre mall. The victim was also punched and kicked by the suspects, police said. She was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries. Four suspects assaulted the woman with the broom and ran away, according to SFPD. Police searched for the suspects but have yet to locate them. SFPD says three of the four suspects are minors between 16 and 18 years old. Two of the three juvenile suspects are girls. Elderly woman dies in accidental Oakland house fire The department says anyone with information is asked to contact SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with "SFPD."

Will the weather be clear enough to watch the SF NYE fireworks?

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- New Year's Eve is just days away. As a weather system batters the Northern California coast with dangerous waves, flood advisories, and approaching rain, the question many people are asking is will the weather be clear enough on Sunday to see the NYE fireworks over the Bay? Where to watch SF’s New Year’s Eve fireworks With one weather system moving out and another set to move in, it's unclear whether conditions will be clear enough to view the fireworks Sunday."The good news is that it looks like our storm system Friday into Saturday will clear us in time for New Year's Eve," said KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan. "The bad news is that a second system that will ultimately head south of us will usher in some clouds on Sunday as it passes us by offshore." KRON4 to broadcast ‘Las Vegas Countdown to 2024’ and ‘KRON4 New Years Live’ But, according to Grogan, that doesn't necessarily mean it will be too cloudy to watch the fireworks."It is always a tricky foreca...

Stock market today: Stocks waver in muted holiday trading on Wall Street

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

Stocks drifted to a mixed finish in muted trading on Wall Street Thursday as markets approach the end of 2023.The broader market remained mostly quiet ahead of the final trading day of the year, though every major index is on track for weekly gains.The S&P 500 rose 1.77 points, or less than 0.1% to 4,783.35. It is on track for its ninth straight week of gains and is up more than 24% for the year. The two-month rally has also pushed the benchmark index closer to breaking its all-time high set in January of 2022.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 53.58 points, or 0.1%, to 37,710.10.The Nasdaq composite fell 4.04 points, or less than 0.1%, to 15,095.14. It has far outpaced the broader market this year and is on track to close 2023 with a gain of more than 44%.Markets in Asia gained ground. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index was an outlier in Asia, shedding 0.4%. Speculation over whether and when the Bank of Japan might ease its longstanding lax monetary policy and raise its key interest r...

Broncos bench Wilson, turn to Stidham with playoff hopes nearly vanished heading into Chargers game

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-10) at DENVER (7-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBSBETTING LINE: Broncos by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Chargers 6-9; Broncos 5-9-1.SERIES RECORD: Broncos lead 72-55-1.LAST MEETING: Broncos beat Chargers 24-7 on Dec. 10 at SoFi Stadium.LAST WEEK: Chargers lost to Bills 24-22, Broncos lost to Patriots 26-23.CHARGERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (18), RUSH (24), PASS (13), SCORING (18).CHARGERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (29), RUSH (17), PASS (30), SCORING (26).BRONCOS OFFENSE: OVERALL (25), RUSH (14), PASS (25), SCORING (16).BRONCOS DEFENSE: OVERALL (30), RUSH (31), PASS (24), SCORING (29).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Chargers plus-1; Broncos plus-4.CHARGERS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Easton Stick makes his third NFL start and is still looking for his first win. Stick has completed 70.8% of his passes in his two starts, and had a turnover-free game last week against Buffalo after having an interception and two lost fumbles on Dec. 14 at Las Vegas. Stick became the quar...

Falcons know they have little room for error with slim playoff hopes heading into matchup with Bears

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are well aware of the situation they face with two games remaining and their postseason hopes hanging by a thread.They simply have little room for error heading into their matchup against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.“Unless you’re living in Perth, Australia, or something and you turn your cell phone off, I think you’re aware of it,” coach Arthur Smith said. “It’s just, the reality is nothing matters. When you start to get caught up, it’s just a waste of time. … Nothing matters but Chicago. … Good or bad, you’re just taking energy away from preparing for Sunday. … “If you go out there and you don’t play well in Chicago, then nothing else matters.”The Falcons (7-8) beat Indianapolis 29-10 last week with their best offensive performance this season. They played turnover-free ball and gained 406 yards with Taylor Heinicke starting at quarterback after Desmond Ridder got benched for the second time this season.Heinicke ...

U.S. routs Swiss 11-3 at world juniors behind hat trick from Snuggerud; Sweden posts second shutout

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

GOTHENBURG, Sweden (AP) — Jimmy Snuggerud scored three goals in the first 12 minutes of the game and added an assist as the United States beat Switzerland 11-3 on Thursday at the world junior hockey championship.Will Smith opened the rout 1:20 into the game off a cross-ice pass from Zeev Buium for a one-timer near the net. Snuggerud got his first just two minutes later and he added another at 8:11 before capping his natural hat trick at 12:36.The U.S. led 9-1 after two periods. The Americans outshot Switzerland 40-24, with Jacob Fowler making 21 saves for the win.“I liked our start,” coach David Carle said. “We made them uncomfortable early and that was important. It was a good win and now we’ll turn our attention to an excellent Czech team.”The U.S. (2-0) will play a Czechia team that is 1-1 and coming off an 8-1 rout of Norway.In the only other game on Thursday’s slate, Sweden beat Germany 5-0 behind three goals from Otto Stenburg. Melker Thelin had 15 saves for the shutout....

Raiders and Colts face a familiar scenario with 2 games left and a high-stakes AFC game on tap

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:55:26 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor still laments the lessons learned during Las Vegas’ last trip to Indianapolis in 2021.He played well in that Week 17 contest, rushing for 108 yards and a touchdown, but the Colts failed to clinch a playoff spot on their home field and a week later they were homeward bound for the offseason. The Raiders used that surprise last-second victory to steal a playoff spot.So this week, facing an eerily similar situation, the 2021 NFL rushing champion finds himself giving teammates a short, simple reminder: Take care of business Sunday.“It does (help) because you failed in a sense, so you had the opportunity to learn and especially, with the younger guys, you’re able to teach them or give them a little bit of knowledge that you have from your experience,” Taylor said. “Hopefully, they can take that into consideration, thought, and really put forth the effort, knowing we need to be all gas on the pedal this week.”Indy (8-7) again enters th...