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Lease signed for former Manresa site in Los Gatos. Here’s who is moving in

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

While walking past the former Manresa restaurant on Village Lane in Los Gatos, I noticed the real estate sign was gone. The listing agent told me a lease has been signed, so stay tuned as we learn what’s next for this famous locale. Perhaps some bright young chef, with considerable financial backing, will once again turn the lights on and fire up the stove?Meanwhile, at another David Kinch-owned Los Gatos restaurant, The Bywater is listed in the 2023 Michelin Guide and has a new summer menu, live music on Saturday nights and Happy Hour daily. No update is available on The Junction, Kinch’s project affiliated with the North 40 development.Wondering what happened to the former location of Manresa Bread, I discovered that OY! Gluten-free Bakery, opened by Yvonne Khananis (Grocer + Goddess, Polentaria), has moved in. Among the items on offer were gluten-free sausage pizza ($40 for a sizable square pie), Italian dinner rolls ($4) and both rustic Italian bread and rosemary focaccia for $1...

5 killed in Northern California I-5 crash that left ex-SJPD captain dead included pregnant woman, young girl

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

CORNING — The California Highway Patrol in Red Bluff released the names Tuesday of the five people who died in Saturday’s fatal crash on Interstate 5 south of Corning.One of the dead was Randall Schriefer, 52, of Morgan Hill, who was traveling with his wife, Kelly Schriefer, 48, who, according to the press release, was transported to an Enloe Medical Center with major injuries.Randall Schriefer was a recently retired San Jose Police Department captain.RELATED: Retired San Jose police captain dies in I-5 wreck near Chico that kills four othersThe Schriefers were traveling southbound in a 2003 Dodge Ram pulling a trailer when a 2003 Infiniti traveling at an unknown speed, driven by Shawn Chastain 48, of San Diego, left the northbound lane, crossed the center divide and struck the Dodge Ram.According to the press release, the other three people in the car were all from San Diego.  Thomas Bruce 47, Patti Larsen, 36, and an 8-year-old girl, along with Chastain were all ejected from the c...

Neighborhood association says they warned SF city leaders before massive fire

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Crews continue to deconstruct what remains of the construction fire that broke out Tuesday on the corner of Octavia Boulevard and Oak Street in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood. Photos provided by KRON4 Reporter Michael Thomas show the aftermath of the blaze. According to the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, this is not the first time a fire has happened in this area, and they have previously warned city leaders. The association noted several fires that had occurred in their neighborhood from tent encampments. On March 31, a car was lit on fire near a tent encampment and on April 24, a construction site was set on fire near a tent encampment. The following day, a tent encampment was up in flames, the association said. “Yes. I have seen, like, homeless, like putting fire on the corner. Once I saw a homeless like trying to grill food. It went out of control and I saw how the firefighters actually came to turn that off," said one ne...

Daly City house fire displaces 6 people

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

(BCN) -- A fire struck a residence in Daly City on Tuesday night, displacing six residents, the North County Fire Authority said. According to the fire authority, the fire, which was first reported at 8:35 p.m., occurred at 162 Ardendale Drive. Firefighters arrived on scene and found heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear first floor of a two-story, single-family home. There were no occupants inside the house when firefighters entered the residence and began their search and rescue operations. According to the fire authority, firefighters remained on scene for over two hours checking for fire extension and completing salvage and overhaul operations. Neighborhood association says they warned city before massive fire No injuries were reported, the fire authority said. The displaced residents were able to make their own housing arrangements, it added. According to the fire authority, the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. "Investigators were not ab...

San Mateo County's agriculture industry takes economic hit due to drought

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A drought has caused San Mateo County’s agriculture industry to decrease by nearly 6 percent, according to a new report. The county’s agriculture production in 2022 was $92.2 million versus the nearly $98 million produced in 2021. Despite the increase in field crops, it could not cover the decreases in other categories, the county noted. “Drought remained a factor for growers and ranchers in 2022,” said County Agricultural Commissioner Koren Widdel. “With water in short supply, some operators switched to commodities they could dry farm, such as field crops with a 9.32 percent increase in gross value.” Nima Momeni to stand trial for murder of Bob Lee, judge rules Floral and nursery crops took up most of the county’s agriculture production. In 2021, it produced over $60 million. Last year, it fell below 9 percent at just over $55 million, according to SMC.January 2022 was the sixth driest January since 1895, with the county receiving just over half an inch of rain. In comp...

Reformist DAs Sue Georgia Over Law to Remove Elected Prosecutors — Including One Probing Donald Trump

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

Four elected prosecutors filed suit against the state of Georgia on Wednesday to stop a new law that gives appointees of the state’s Republican governor the power to remove elected district attorneys from office. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill into law in May.“This is a trend that we’re seeing across the country of state governments that don’t like how local communities want to address concerns about public safety,” said Josh Rosenthal, legal director at Public Rights Project, which is working on the suit. “When local communities are making choices that these conservative state governments don’t like, state governments aren’t respecting the will of the voters. They’re taking that power away from local communities.”“When local communities are making choices that these conservative state governments don’t like, state governments aren’t respecting the will of the voters.”The Georgia bill is one of at least 37 preemption measures — proposals that seek to limit the power of elec...

GW Parkway reopens, cleanup nearly complete following Saturday’s storm

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

Listen live to WTOP for the latest on storm damage and outages.The D.C. region continues to recover after Saturday’s severe storm ripped through the area with major roads reopening Wednesday and power restored after widespread outages. Here’s what you need to know.Traffic Impact: The George Washington Memorial Parkway has reopened after work crews cleared more than 500 tons of trees, branches and other debris after Saturday’s severe storm ripped through the area.Current Outages: As of late Tuesday night, Pepco said it had restored service for all customers impacted by the weekend’s storm.GW Parkway reopens after extensive cleanupThe southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Virginia reopened Wednesday morning according to the WTOP Traffic Center. The lanes were closed for more than three days as crews worked to clear more than 500 tons of fallen trees and debris from Saturday’s massive storm.The reopened portion of the roadway runs southbo...

Diani’s hat trick helps France beat Panama 6-3 and advance atop Group F at the Women’s World Cup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — France has had to roll with the punches at the Women’s World Cup.The No. 5-ranked team was held to a surprise draw against Jamaica in its opening game and on Wednesday had the shock of going a goal down to Panama inside two minutes. France recovered to win 6-3 and advanced to the round of 16 atop Group F, but celebrations were muted after being pushed by another underdog.“From the get-go the most important thing for us was to finish at the head of the group after three games,” said France coach Herve Renard. He spoke after the Jamaica game of the way in which the gap is closing in women’s international soccer. And Wednesday was further evidence of that as Panama exposed France’s defensive weaknesses and Jamaica held Brazil 0-0 to advance as runner-up in the group.“There was a huge shock this evening. If we can consider this as a huge shock,” Renard said. “This shows, you can see with your very own eyes, that the women’s game is kicking things up a notch.”Fr...

Marta Cox scores Panama’s first-ever Women’s World Cup goal against France

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Awarded a free kick on the 30-yard line, Panama captain Marta Cox launched a shot that curled into the top-right corner of the net against France. With the goal, in just the second minute of the group finale in Panama’s first Women’s World Cup, Cox made history.If anyone was going to score Panama’s first Women’s World Cup goal, it was almost destined to be Cox.“That’s just one of her specialties,” Panama forward Riley Tanner said. “To put that in the back of the net was just crazy.”The 26-year-old Cox slid onto her knees, bursting into tears after giving her team the early lead. Her teammates piled onto her in celebration. As she stood up, she sent a kiss to the sky – a gesture toward her late mother.“I always do it,” Cox said of the kiss, adding, “I will always be grateful.”In May 2022, Cox’s mother, Rubiela Del Carmen Villareal, died from stomach cancer. The loss came just before Panama’s stretch of World Cup qualifying matches began.Cox assisted on teammate Li...

Renard, Le Sommer rested for France’s 6-3 win over Panama in Women’s World Cup Group F finale

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:52 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — France captain Wendie Renard and all-time leading scorer Eugénie Le Sommer were given a break in the 6-3 win over Panama on Wednesday that earned Les Bleus top spot in Group F at the Women’s World Cup.Renard and Le Sommer scored France’s only two goals in the first two group games of the tournament; both in a 2-1 win over Brazil.France coach Hervé Renard said ahead of the group finale he’d be cautious with his veteran defender Renard, who has had limited practice because of a calf muscle injury.France risked being eliminated if it lost to Panama, Brazil beat Jamaica, and Jamaica edged France on tiebreakers.None of those things came into calculations.France conceded early before racing to a 4-1 lead at halftime. Kadidiatou Diani finished with a hat trick as France returned to scoring form, finishing the group stage unbeaten with eight goals and four conceded.Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw to secure second spot in the group — with a 1-0 and two scoreless draws —...