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Editorial: Temporary Colorado River deal isn’t cause for celebration

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

The purportedly landmark Colorado River water supply deal announced Monday is hardly cause for celebration.The three-year agreement between California, Arizona, Nevada and the federal government merely kicks the can down the road rather than directly confronting the growing water crisis.The problem is simple: Water officials have for a century promised far more water than the Colorado River can provide. Climate change and the recent drought have exacerbated the situation, dropping the level of the river’s flows by about one-third in recent years. As a result, the nation’s largest reservoirs — Lake Powell and Lake Mead — may not be able to provide water and generate electricity for millions of Southern California, Arizona and Nevada residents.Yet farmers, cities and irrigation districts continue to demand access to the supply guaranteed by their water rights contracts.It’s against that background that Monday’s deal was struck. After years of failed...

Four-bedroom home sells for $1.8 million in Pleasanton

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

3398 Hadsell Court – Google Street ViewA 1,719-square-foot house built in 1993 has changed hands. The property located in the 3300 block of Hadsell Court in Pleasanton was sold on April 3, 2023. The $1,757,000 purchase price works out to $1,022 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage. There’s also a pool in the backyard and two parking spaces. The unit sits on an 8,123-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:On Ballantyne Drive, Pleasanton, in August 2022, a 1,780-square-foot home was sold for $1,580,000, a price per square foot of $888. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 2,126-square-foot home on Hudson Court in Pleasanton sold for $1,592,000, a price per square foot of $749. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,802-square-foot home on the 3400 block of Stacey Way in Pleasanton sold in February 2023, for $1,540,000, a price per square foot of $855. The home has 4 ...

Opinion: The A’s should be playing ball, not playing our city

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

We’ve all seen the news — the Oakland A’s owners entered an agreement to purchase land near the Las Vegas strip for a new ballpark. For years now the team’s owner, billionaire John Fisher, has been playing Oakland and Las Vegas against each other in hopes of gaining a massive taxpayer subsidy to build a luxury stadium complex.After Oakland refused a deal involving $1 billion of taxpayer subsidies — funds that could instead be allocated to housing, homelessness, clean streets and public safety — for this private project, it was only a matter of time before Fisher made his Las Vegas play. However, the Nevada deal is far from certain.What the A’s should do is build a state-of-the-art facility at their current Oakland Coliseum site along with housing, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. The Coliseum has been home to the team since 1968. The venue is surrounded by transit, light-rail and a nearby airport. East Oakland would welcome a new stadium that creates jobs a...

'Wake up America.': Gov. Newsom weighs in on Target's removal of some LGBTQ merchandise

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

(KRON) -- Target has been selling LGBTQ clothes and other items for more than a decade. But this year, just weeks a week from pride month, the store said it's removing some of those items because some of their employees have been involved in violent confrontations with customers who don't approve.“Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team members’ sense of safety and well-being while at work,” Target said in a statement Tuesday. At the center of the controversy seems to be certain swimsuits for the transgender community.Governor Gavin Newsom has chimed in saying this isn't just a couple of stores in the south. There is a systemic attack on the gay community across the country.  "CEO of Target Brian Cornell selling out the LGBTQ+ community to extremists is a real profile in courage," Newsom tweeted. "Wake up America. This doesn't stop here. You're Black? You're Asian? You're Jewish? You're a woman? You're next."Pride Month is held in June ...

Pacifica police search for car involved in hit-and-run

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

(BCN) -- Pacifica police ask the public to be on the lookout for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that caused minor injuries to the driver of another vehicle struck early Tuesday, police said. Officers responded to a 1 a.m. report of a hit-and-run collision on state Highway 1 at Fassler Avenue. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver of the vehicle that was hit. The driver complained of pain but reported no serious injuries. Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the suspect's vehicle -- described as a white or light-colored car similar to a Toyota Camry -- was northbound on the highway approaching Fassler Avenue when the collision occurred. The suspect's vehicle -- now with obvious front-end damage -- then fled the scene, continuing north on the highway. Police urge anyone with information about the collision to contact the Pacifica Police Department at (650) 738-7314 and to refer to case number 23-1361. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, In...

Southampton manager Rubén Sellés to leave at end of season after relegation

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton manager Rubén Sellés will not have his contract renewed when it expires at the end of the season, the relegated Premier League club said Wednesday.Sellés took charge in February after the departure of Nathan Jones but was unable to extend Southampton’s 11-year stay in England’s top division.The south-coast team is assured of finishing in last place this season ahead of its final game, at home against Liverpool on Sunday.“The club wants to place on record its thanks to Rubén for taking on the managerial position at a difficult time for the club and for giving his all as we attempted to stay in the Premier League,” Southampton said.Sellés, who is from Spain, was previously an assistant coach at FC Copenhagen in Denmark and also has coached Valencia’s youth team in his native country.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Police ban traveling fans ahead of Greek Cup final over fears of violence

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Police have issued a ban on traveling fans ahead of the Greek Cup final later on Wednesday because of fears of violence, despite an order for the match to be played without supporters in the stadium.League champion AEK Athens faces PAOK in the central city of Volos after the authorities took several months to find a venue.Regional police chief Giorgis Dizes thanked the two clubs for publicly requesting that fans respect the ban.“We are carrying out continuous inspections in the stadium area, in the city and outside the city,” Dizes said. “We hope that fans respect the guidance and that we have a good final. That will send a positive message to Greek society.” The Greek Football Federation, which organizes the competition, had requested assistance from counterparts in Albania, Cyprus, Poland, Serbia, Australia, Germany and England in seeking an overseas venue. But it eventually reached an agreement with regional authorities to host the final at the Panthessaliko...

Aprueban la convocatoria a elecciones generales en Ecuador para el 20 de agosto

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

(CNN Español) — El Consejo Nacional Electoral de Ecuador (CNE) aprobó este martes la convocatoria a elecciones anticipadas para el 20 de agosto de 2023 luego de que el presidente Guillermo Lasso disolviera la Asamblea Nacional, informó la presidenta del organismo, Diana Atamaint, en su cuenta de Twitter.En caso de haber segunda vuelta, esta fue pautada para el 15 de octubre. Además, el CNE aprobó el presupuesto para los comicios, que asciende a casi US$ 80 millones, según informaron en un tuit.La inscripción de candidaturas será del 28 de mayo al 10 de junio, mientras que la campaña durará 10 días, del 8 al 17 de agosto.¿Qué es la “muerte cruzada” decretada por Lasso en Ecuador?Foto de archivo. La presidenta del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) del Ecuador, Diana Atamaint (C), habla junto a Enrique Pita (L), Vicepresidente del CNE, y Fernando Muñoz, Presidente del Tribunal Contencioso Electoral, durante una rueda de prensa sobre la convocatoria de elecciones en Qui...

America’s Car-Mart: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — America’s Car-Mart Inc. (CRMT) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $2.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Rogers, Arkansas-based company said it had net income of 32 cents.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.13 per share.The auto retailer posted revenue of $388.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $20.4 million, or $3.11 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.41 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CRMT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRMTSource

Rocky Mountain Chocolate: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:59:26 GMT

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (RMCF) on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.7 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Durango, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of 27 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 8 cents per share.The confectionery producer and retailer posted revenue of $8.1 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $5.7 million, or 91 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $30.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RMCF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RMCFSource