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Tech and biotech layoffs jolt Silicon Valley, Disney and Hulu cuts hit L.A. area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

Tech and biotech companies have chopped hundreds more jobs in the Bay Area, while the latest effects of a massive restructuring in Hollywood are being felt at Disney Co. streaming services, new state labor filings show.Western Digital and Qualcomm are among the high-profile tech companies that have decided to slash jobs in Silicon Valley, while Disney Co. units Disney Streaming Technologies and Hulu chopped workers in the Los Angeles area, according to official letters sent to the state Employment Development Department.Here is how the latest staffing reductions shape up in the Bay Area and Southern California:Western Digital, 211 job cuts in MilpitasTwist Bioscience, 197 staff cuts in South San FranciscoQualcomm, 71 layoffs in Santa ClaraHulu, 62 job cuts in Santa MonicaDisney Streaming Technology, 54 layoffs in BurbankWith the most recent disclosures of job cuts, tech companies have revealed plans to chop well over 25,000 Bay Area jobs during all of 2022 and so far in 2024, this n...

Alameda County Fair marks opening festivities in Pleasanton this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

PLEASANTON — The annual Alameda County Fair makes its galloping return to Pleasanton this weekend, bringing with it decadent food, carnival rides and a concert series that will feature Ashanti and Bay Area legend E-40.The fair, which opens at noon Friday and runs through July 9 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, will also feature live horse races, drone shows, animals, exhibits, pig races and a family-friendly “Movies on the Lawn” series, showing such as films as “Madagascar” and “Coco.”Fairgoers on Sunday, June 18, can also take in the Pride-themed celebration “Out at the Fair,” which will feature a performance by hip-hop soul artist Erica Ambrin and The Eclectic Soul Project.Here’s the full lineup of nightly concerts, which begin at 8. Tickets are required for floor and club reserved seating; bleacher seats are free with general admission fair tickets:June 16: Con Funk ShunJune 17: Yachtley Crew — The titans of soft rockJune 18: Bee Gees GoldJune 21: Jesse McCartneyJune 22: ...

AT&T flagship store in downtown SF to close

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- In more bad news for downtown San Francisco retail, the AT&T flagship store located at 1 Powell Street will be closing this summer, KRON4 has learned. The store, which is located near the Powell Street Cable Car turnaround, is slated to close on Aug. 1.An AT&T spokesperson cited changing consumer shopping habits as the reason for the closure. No mention was made of shoplifting or conditions on the street in the surrounding neighborhood. Cinemark and Westfield abandoning downtown SF just the latest in string of bad news Employees at the store will be offered jobs at other retail locations in San Francisco, the spokesperson said.Here is the complete statement they provided:"Consumer shopping habits continue to change, and we’re changing with them. That means serving customers where they are through the right mix of retail stores, digital channels and our phone-based care team. We are proud of our continued presence in the community, not only through o...

Person of interest in Mission District mass shooting taken into custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person of interest in connection to Friday's mass shooting in the Mission District is in custody, the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) confirmed Wednesday night. Javier Campos was taken into custody after nine people were shot near 24th Street and Treat Avenue. Local leaders speak out after Mission District mass shooting Campos had "several" outstanding warrants for his arrest from other law enforcement agencies across the Bay Area, according to SFPD. Multiple agencies assisted in taking Campos into custody.SFPD responded to the shooting Friday around 9:07 p.m. Nine of the victims were taken to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. No other details were immediately available. This story will be updated.

Robbery at 7-Eleven in American Canyon interrupted, 3 arrested, ghost gun seized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

(KRON) -- Three suspects who police say were in the process of robbing a 7-Eleven store in American Canyon were arrested early Thursday morning, according to the American Canyon Police Department. Officers were on the lookout for a red Chevy Impala that had been connected to the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Vacaville. Descriptions of suspects connected to the vehicle were also given to ACPD.An American Canyon PD officer found the Impala parked on the side of a building and unoccupied at the 7-Eleven location on Rio Del Mar and Highway 29. Suspects who matched the descriptions could be seen inside the store. It appeared a robbery was taking place, police said. Fentanyl seized from ‘Tenderloin’s poison pipeline’ could kill 2.1 million, Newsom says The officer placed a tire deflation device under the suspect vehicle to prevent it from driving off and waited for backup. The three suspects then came out of the store and saw the officer. He ordered them to stop and get on the ground. ...

SFFD: 5 kayakers in 'distress' located safely

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Crews were responding to a report of five kayakers in "distress" Thursday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department announced on Twitter. As of 3 p.m., the kayakers are being rescued at the water outside of Oracle Park. AT&T flagship store in downtown SF to close Minutes later, the kayakers have been located safely, SFFD tweeted at 3:20 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Sponsored: Local Business bringing the rich flavors of Italian artisan wine to the Bay Area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

Villa Italia's Winemaker and Importer Lorenzo Scarpone joined host Olivia Horton to talk about all things Italian wines. Watch the clip to see what wine varietals will leave you feeling like you have been whisked away to Italy!

Phillies above .500 for first time since May 13, beat Diamondbacks 5-4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Bryson Stott hit his second homer in three games, Aaron Nola threw 6 2/3 effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies moved over .500 for the first time in more than a month by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Thursday.Last year’s National League champions have won 10 of 12 and own a 34-33 record, jumping above .500 for the first time since May 13. They took three of four games from the NL West-leading Diamondbacks this week.Nola (6-5) was terrific outside of a four-run third. The veteran right-hander gave up four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out nine. Craig Kimbrel worked the ninth for his 10th save despite three pitch-clock violations, including two to one batter.Philadelphia was 25-32 on June 2 following a five-game losing streak, but its star-filled lineup has started to produce over the past few weeks. The Phillies scored 32 runs in four games against Arizona.All nine starters had at least one hit Thursday, led by two each from Stott...

Live updates | Sam Burns cards second ace on par-3 15th hole in US Open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Follow along for live updates on the opening round of the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.___ANOTHER ACESam Burns has carded the second hole-in-one on the par-3 15th hole in the opening round of the U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.The 26-year-old from Shreveport, Louisiana, had a celebration to match his feat after his ball bounced three times and rolled into the cup. He tossed his sand wedge backward over his head with both hands, high-fived his caddie, took off his cap to acknowledge the gallery, and then continued high-fiving or fist-bumping everyone else in the group, caddies included.Earlier in the day, Matthieu Pavon of France hit wedge on the 124-yard hole — the shortest on the course — that had enough spin and rode the slope into the cup.___WHAT TO KNOW:— US Open a source of uncertainty on and off the course— US Open raises prize money to $20 million with $3.6M to winner— Chaos rules the day as US Open comes to the glitz of Los Angeles— U...

Luke Raley hits go-ahead homer in the 8th, lifts Rays past A’s 4-3 for a series split

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:20 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Luke Raley hit a go-ahead solo homer with one out in the eighth, Manuel Margot connected earlier and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Thursday for a series split.Rays rookie top prospect Taj Bradley struck out the first six A’s batters in order and a career-high 11 in all, surrendering Seth Brown’s tying two-run single in the fifth.The A’s loaded the bases against former Oakland pitcher Jake Diekman in the seventh only for the defense to deliver a brilliant play. Seth Brown hit a hard grounder — a 107.9 mph exit velocity — that second baseman Taylor Walls fielded and fired home to save a run then catcher Francisco Mejía threw to first for the inning-ending double play.Robert Stephenson (1-0) came in for Diekman to get the final out of the seventh. Right-hander Pete Fairbanks returned from the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his left hip and finished for his sixth save.Fairbanks is nursing a black eye on the right side a...