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Peninsula theater companies announce new seasons with lots of old favorites

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

Peninsula theater companies have already announced their 2023-24 seasons, giving local theatregoers will have a plethora of productions to choose from come fall.September season openers include Los Altos Stage Company’s production of “Significant Others” by Joshua Harmon, running Sept. 7-Oct. 1 at Bus Barn Theatre in Los Altos.The remainder of the company’s season includes “Elf, the Musical” by Matthew Sklar, Nov. 30-Dec. 24; “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” by Will Arbery, Jan. 25-Feb. 18, 2024; Thorton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth,” April 11-May 5; and “Young Frankenstein” by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, May 30-June 23.The Pear Theatre in Mountain View opens “Noises Off” on Sept. 8; the 1982 farce by English playwright Michael Frayn runs through Oct. 2.“The Land of the Dead” and “District Merchants” will run in repertory Nov. 17-Dec. 10, both directed by The Pear’s executive artistic director Sinjin Jones. “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday” runs Feb. 8-March 3, 2024, and “Love...

Little Italy San Jose gives visitors a taste of new restaurant, museum

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

Supporters of the two newest additions to Little Italy San Jose got a sneak peek at a June 22 preview event for Poor House Bistro and the Little Italy Museum and Cultural Center.The 5,000-square-foot piazza that connects the two venues was full of people who paid $30 a pop to dine on food from Poor House Bistro as well as Paesano’s and Bibo’s Pizza, two other Little Italy eateries. Poor House, which was moved to Little Italy in January 2022, wasn’t open to the public yet, but employees served Hurricanes, Negronis and other beverages from an outdoor bar.The Italian Cellar, an indoor bar underneath the museum, was open for the event, even though there’s still some work to be done before it opens as a private club for members of Little Italy San Jose. The bar pays tribute to the old venue of the same name, later known more famously as Manny’s Cellar, at the Fallon House.Little Italy San Jose President Joshua DeVincenzi Melander acknowledged that the two venues are still works in progre...

‘Nuclear option’? Supersized housing projects are planned for Bay Area’s wealthiest cities. Is one coming to your neighborhood?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

Eight-story condo buildings rising above the billionaire bedroom community of Los Altos Hills? Hundreds of apartments flanking the sprawling single-family subdivisions of Brentwood? A hundred and fifty homes perched high on a bucolic hillside in rural Marin County?These aren’t part of some fictional “Supersize the Suburbs” version of Monopoly.They’re among a growing number of jumbo housing projects developers are scoping out in the Bay Area’s most exclusive neighborhoods. And to the horror of some longtime residents, local officials could be helpless to halt construction.It’s all thanks to an until-recently forgotten provision in state housing law meant as a penalty for cities that fail to do their part to alleviate a deepening housing crisis. Developers have begun invoking the rule — dubbed the “builder’s remedy” — in hopes of pushing through projects that are much bigger than local zoning restrictions typically allow.So far thi...

There must be a better way to teach drivers all of Tesla’s bells and whistles: Roadshow

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

Q: I really enjoy driving my Tesla 3, with its many enhanced safety features and AI-like tools. It’s fun for me as a software developer, but many of my less computer savvy (and potential luddite) friends have difficulty mastering their new cars. My car’s manual is only available online. At well over 200 pages, who really reads this??? The net result is that a lot of the stuff is not understood and does not get used.And having rented several cars recently, I find there is no consistency in safety features between brands. Manufacturers need to provide a brief written “getting started guide” to help drivers use the vehicles. This would make for safer and saner driving.Steve Brock, San JoseA: You make excellent points.Q: I am new to motorcycle riding on the freeway. On my southbound approach to Highway 101 near Oakland Road in San Jose, I noticed some bumpy road, coupled with standing water. I immediately recognized this trouble spot from reading your column. Tha...

Latest line: A good week for Robert Rivas, a bad week for Bill Romanowski

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

Robert RivasDemocratic assemblyman from Hollister, whose district includes part of San Jose and the Monterey Bay Area, becomes Assembly Speaker on June 30, one of the most powerful political jobs in California.    Bill RomanowskiFormer 49ers and Raiders linebacker and his wife, Julie, owe $15.3 million in back taxes, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice in federal court in Northern California.   Adam SchiffLA Democrat is censured by House Republicans, on a 213-209 party line vote for leading investigations of Donald Trump. But he calls the rebuke “a badge of honor,” and is fundraising off it in his run for U.S. Senate. 

14-year-old college grad hired by SpaceX

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

(KRON) -- A 14-year-old recently made history as Santa Clara University's youngest graduate. Kairan Quazi earned a degree in computer science and engineering and is now embarking on his next adventure, working at SpaceX.Kairan and his mother, Jullia Quazi, join KRON4's Stephanie Lin to speak about his remarkable journey and future endeavors.

One injured after Mill Valley home robbery

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

(BCN) -- At least one person suffered minor injuries in the robbery of a residence in Mill Valley on Friday morning, police said. The incident was reported on Thoreau Circle, a neighborhood off Seaver Drive near U.S. Highway 101. The home's occupants were assaulted when unknown males entered the residence and demanded money and items of value, police said. SF Pride street closures, schedule, parade route One resident was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment, according to police. The robbery appeared to be a targeted incident and there was no evidence of a threat to the community, police said. KRON On is streaming news live 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%; }Anyone with home security video or who witnessed people or vehicles lingering in the are...

One person is dead and several are injured after riders plunged from a roller coaster in Sweden

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — One person was killed and several others injured when a roller coaster derailed in Stockholm on Sunday, Swedish TV reported. Park officials told public broadcaster SVT that that one of the carriages on the Jetline rollercoaster derailed and people fell to the ground at the Grona Lund amusement park.“It is incredibly tragic and shocking,” park spokeswoman Annika Troselius told SVT. “Unfortunately we have been informed that one person is killed and many are injured.”Police said seven people, both children and adults, were hospitalized.The amusement park was evacuated to facilitate the work of rescue crews.SVT reporter Jenny Lagerstedt, who was standing in line for another ride, said the carriage was at a high altitude.“Suddenly I heard a metallic thud and then the rides started to shake,” she said. Rescuers had to remove other passengers who were stuck in other carriages on the roller coaster after the accident.Source

Angels acquire Mike Moustakas from Rockies after blowout win in Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran infielder Mike Moustakas from Colorado moments after their 25-1 victory over the Rockies on Saturday night.The Rockies got minor league right-hander Connor Van Scoyoc, who was 4-3 with a 2.76 ERA in 11 starts at Class A Tri-City this season.Moustakas hit .270 with four homers and 17 RBIs in 47 games with the Rockies after joining them in spring training.“We’ll mix and match and work it out,” said Angels manager Phil Nevin, whose team has lost infielders Anthony Rendon, Gil Urshela and Zach Neto to injuries in the last two weeks. “This week, the lineup hasn’t had the depth we have had all season. We feel like we have that now.”Moustakas, a three-time All-Star, has been on five playoff teams and was the starting third baseman for Kansas City when the Royals won the 2015 World Series.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

On Northern Neck, all-volunteer Smith Point Sea Rescue answers the call for boaters in trouble

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:49 GMT

REEDVILLE, Va. (AP) — The emergency call came in shortly before 2 p.m. on April 1, and it was far from a joke: a boat was sinking in the chilly Chesapeake Bay with eight people aboard.“I was sitting on my boat, out at the dock, and as soon as I heard there was a boat with eight people taking on water, I literally ran down my dock and across the yard, hopped in the truck and headed this way,” said Robert Gwaltney, sitting in the boathouse on Cockrell Creek, across from downtown Reedville and near the mouth of the Great Wicomico River, where Smith Point Sea Rescue keeps two of its rescue boats. Gwaltney is a “duty captain” with the all-volunteer organization.“I carry a radio around with me all the time, and Robert does, too,” said Bill Turville, another duty captain, noting that they keep up with emergency calls from Northumberland County Sheriff’s Department dispatchers. “When I heard the call, I called Robert immediately, and I said, ‘Are you going?’ He said, ‘I’m on my way.’ So, I ...