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'People are not pollution': Newsom signs bill to clear way for universities to build more student housing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that makes it easier for universities to build housing for students in a win for housing advocates.Assembly Bill 1307 was signed into law Thursday after it landed on the governor's desk after receiving widespread support in the state legislature.Authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), AB 1037 was drafted in response to a February court ruling that blocked a new housing project by the University of California, Berkeley. The U.C. Berkeley campus pictured on July 22, 2020 in Berkeley, California. (Getty Images)The proposed housing project, located at People's Park adjacent to campus, was challenged on the basis that noise from the eventual new residents would have an impact on the environment. The housing project was previously supported by the State Legislature and Gov. Newsom and had received a $100 million investment in the 2022-23 state budget.In response, Newsom voiced his support for the project by filing an amicus briefi...

Suspects arrested in connection with shooting at Redwood City diner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

REDWOOD CITY – Authorities on Thursday announced the arrests of two men in connection with a shooting roughly two months ago outside a Redwood City diner.The shooting stemmed from an altercation inside the Denny’s at 1201 Broadway around 2 a.m. on July 8, according to the Redwood City Police Department. Police said the suspects fired about 15 rounds at the victims and their vehicle, but no one was struck.One of the suspects was identified as Sergio Montano Zaragoza, 33, of Redwood City, according to police.On Aug. 25, detectives arrested Montano Zaragoza and served a search warrant at his residence, where they seized a 9mm handgun and cocaine packaged for sale, police said. He was booked into San Mateo County jail on charges including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of cocaine for sale.Detectives went on to obtain an arrest warrant for Montano Zaragoza’s accomplice, identified as Omar Saavedra Reynaga, 22, of Redwood City, according to police. He was ar...

The 10 most expensive homes that reported sold in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton the week of Aug. 28

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

A house in Pleasanton that sold for $3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 23 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.9 million, $804 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Aug. 28 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.9 million, single-family residence in the 600 block of Saint George RoadThe property in the 600 block of Saint George Road in Danville has new owners. The price was $1,850,000. The house was built in 1977 and has a living area of 1,948 square feet. The price per square foot is $950. The house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms.9. $1.9 million, detached house in the 200 block of Heather PlaceThe 2,738 square-foot single-family home in the 200 block of Heather Place, Danville, has been sold. The tr...

Bowling alley opens at Westfield Valley Fair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

(KRON) -- Westfield Valley Fair is getting a new attraction for visitors. On top of its plethora of shops and restaurants, the Santa Clara mall now has a bowling alley. Bowlero opened its doors at Westfield Valley Fair on Thursday, the bowling alley said on its Instagram. The bowling alley -- a family-friendly place with arcade games and food -- is located next to the Macy's Men's Store and near the Winchester Parking Garage.The bowling alley's hours are from noon to midnight Monday-Thursday, according to Bowlero's website. It is open from noon until 1 a.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. until midnight on Sunday.Bowlero is not the only notable opening at the South Bay mall. Popular Korean barbecue chain Baekjeong opened last month and has drawn massive crowds that have led to hours-long wait times. Online reservations at Baekjeong have filled up fast, and tables on weekends are extremely limited. This is Giants manager Gabe Kapler’s favorite burger spot in...

UNC says the NCAA has denied appeal efforts for Walker’s immediate eligibility

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

The NCAA has denied North Carolina’s appeal efforts for immediate eligibility for transfer receiver Devontez Walker, a decision that led to criticism Thursday from both Tar Heels coach Mack Brown and athletic director Bubba Cunningham.The school announced the decision less than a week after Walker roamed the sideline but didn’t play during the 17th-ranked Tar Heels’ season-opening victory against South Carolina. Brown went public last month about the school’s efforts to appeal the NCAA’s decision denying a waiver allowing the Kent State transfer to play immediately.In announcing the decision, Brown capped a lengthy and blunt statement this way: “Shame on you, NCAA. SHAME ON YOU!”NCAA rules generally allow players to transfer freely once, but the association regards Walker as a two-time transfer because he enrolled at North Carolina Central before ending up at Kent State. The Eagles didn’t play football because of the COVID-19 pandemic during Walke...

Adesanya and Strickland feature in UFC 293, a welcome back to Sydney after 6 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Nigerian-born New Zealander Israel Adesanya will have some Southern Hemisphere support when he takes on American title challenger Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 293 on Sunday.The fight at Sydney Olympic Park’s Qudos Bank Arena — across the Tasman Sea from Adesanya’s base in New Zealand — will give the middleweight champion an opportunity to add a submission, or tap out, to his fight results repertoire.A submission sees an opponent verbally concede the match due to pain or to avoid further injury. Adesanya’s 26 professional mixed martial arts fights include 16 wins by knockout and eight via decision (along with two losses), but none by submission.“What do I want in my career? Submission, I definitely want a submission,” Adesanya told media this week. “It might be this fight. I know he’s going to wrestle. He’d be dumb not to. I know he’s going to try and mix it up. He’s doing this whole thing, ‘Man dance, man dance.’”It’s the first time since ...

Climate protester glues feet to floor, interrupting Coco Gauff’s US Open semifinal win over Muchova

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

An audience member yells at protesters as they demonstrate at a match between Coco Gauff, of the United States, and Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)(AP/Frank Franklin II) An audience member yells at protesters as they demonstrate at a match between Coco Gauff, of the United States, and Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)(AP/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open semifinal victory over Karolina ...

Weekend weather ‘packs a punch’ as thunderstorms, heat wave continue in DC area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

The end of the workweek will see some wet weather as more storms with the potential for hail in some areas enter our region on Friday. Here’s what you need to know.Friday starts off cool in the 60s with some patches of fog for morning commuters. It will heat up by the evening with temperatures climbing back into the 90s and storms will start to form around 4 p.m.7News Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said it could be possible that “some high winds may even produce delays for some of the Friday night football games.”“Those storms could pack a punch with some more hail and damaging winds,” said JohnsonArea residents should be aware of road closures and weather signage from officials, as well as monitor weather warnings about severe storms.Current weather Thursday marked the fifth day of a historic September heat wave, but highs around the area were a degree or two lower than the sizzling days earlier this week, said 7News First Alert meteorologist Eil...

Xóchitl Gálvez en Conclusiones: A Claudia Sheinbaum le va a “costar mucho desmarcarse de los errores del presidente”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

(CNN Español) —  Xóchitl Gálvez, quien será la candidata de la oposición a la presidencia de México, aseguró en “Conclusiones” de CNN que a Claudia Sheinbaum, su contrincante por el partido oficialista Morena y aliados, “le va a costar mucho desmarcarse de los errores del presidente”.Según la senadora por el Partido Acción Nacional (PAN), si Sheinbaum no ha sido crítica con Andrés Manuel López Obrador es porque “sabía que la decisión de ser candidata pasaba por el mandatario”, dijo a Fernando del Rincón.López Obrador respalda la candidatura de Sheinbaum y pide a Ebrard “apoyar la transformación”La opositora también criticó que la exjefa de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México haya “permitido que su jefe político, el presidente, tome acciones que afectan a las mujeres” sin levantar la mano. Algo que para Gálvez es una prueba de que “una cosa es ser mujer y otra cosa es estar del lado de las mujeres”.El 31 de ago...

Jawhar Jordan, Jamari Thrash have 2 TDs each, Louisville routs Murray State 56-0 in home opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:51:22 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jawhar Jordan and Jamari Thrash each scored two touchdowns, and Louisville used a slew of explosive plays to dominate Murray State 56-0 on Thursday night for its first shutout in nearly three years. Six days after rallying past Georgia Tech 39-34 in Jeff Brohm’s coaching debut, the Cardinals (2-0) were never challenged by the FCS-level Racers (1-1) in the home opener.Louisville led 28-0 at halftime, with Jack Plummer threading a crossing pass to Thrash for a 73-yard scoring play and Jordan shaking a defender near the left sideline in a 72-yard TD run.Louisville set the tone with chunk plays on its first possession as Kevin Coleman made an incredible one-handed catch for 30 yards on third and 11. Plummer later hit a wide-open Jordan for 32 yards to the 12, and Thrash took a pitch on the next snap and dashed untouched for the TD to cap a six-play, 76-yard drive.Jordan, Louisville’s top rusher last season with 815 yards, carried seven times for 135 yards, includi...