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10 eagerly anticipated Bay Area restaurants for summer/fall 2023 — and beyond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

There’s no holding back the Bay Area’s resilient restaurant industry — not inflation, nor staffing challenges, nor the still-working-from-home crowd. Here are 10 of the most eagerly anticipated culinary concepts expected to make their debut in the coming weeks and months.The Yellow Chilli, Walnut Creek and LivermoreShaam Savera, cheese-stuffed spinach koftas cooked in a tomato-butter gravy, are among chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s specialties served at Yellow Chilli. (Photo courtesy of Yellow Chilli) Fans of celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and his refined Indian recipes won’t have to anticipate these openings much longer. Both locations are expected to open in September — first the Walnut Creek one in restaurant-rich downtown, then a Livermore restaurant with a 280-seat dining hall.Bay Area diners were first introduced to Kapoor’s food when the owner of the world’s largest Indian restaurant chain opened one of his first U.S. restaurants five...

Police activity in Mission District resolved

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Police activity in the area of Mission and Cesar Chavez streets has been resolved and the scene is now cleared. San Francisco police previously asked the public Monday morning to avoid the area. Police arrest man suspected of groping women in Millbrae The city's emergency management department said emergency crews were at the scene since 6:45 a.m. Motorists are advised to expect residual traffic delays in the area and consider using alternate routes. This is developing news. Stick with KRON4 for more updates.

Elderly Hayward man beaten, robbed outside his home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) -- An elderly man was robbed and beaten in front of his Hayward home after a trip to the bank last week. He sustained scratches on his face, a busted lip and bruises all over his body. On Aug. 14, Ralph, a 72-year-old Hayward resident, visited the Patelco Credit Union to deposit a check and withdraw $500. On his way back home, Ralph says a man hit his car at a stop light. There was no damage to his car so he continued to drive home and began to suspect that he was being followed.Ralph drove to Saint Rose Hospital in an attempt to lose the car. When he thought the coast was clear, he drove to his home off Tennyson Road. Around 4 p.m., he arrived home and began to exit his car.  Dirt bikes, motorcycles take over San Francisco roads "Somebody hit me in the back of the head and a lot of times,” Ralph said. “He tried to grab my shoulder bag and pull it. Inside there was my cell phone and cash.”A struggle ensued between the two men as they fought over the sho...

Another mountain lion spotted in San Mateo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A mountain lion was spotted in San Mateo Sunday evening, according to the San Mateo Police Department. The sighting, which was the second in two days, occurred around 6:26 p.m. in a backyard on the 4000 block of Kingridge Drive. Car submerges, unconscious man rescued from water in Alameda The big cat was seen in the backyard and then a parking lot before disappearing, likely back into its habitat, police said.On Friday morning, a mountain lion was spotted in the area of Vanessa Drive and South Grant Street. In that instance, the big cat was seen roaming in the backyard of a home before another sighting near the Crossroads San Mateo shopping center.It has not yet been determined if the sightings are all of the same mountain lion.

Air quality advisory extended through Tuesday due to wildfire smoke

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

(BCN) -- Wildfires burning in Northern California and the Plant Fire in Southern California will continue to bring hazy skies to the Bay Area, affecting air quality for at least another day, air district officials said Monday morning. An air advisory for wildfire smoke was extended through Tuesday for the region by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. "Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke is possible," district officials said in a news release." Live updates: Tropical Storm Hilary shatters rain records, causes widespread flooding Air quality is expected to reach moderate levels on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, but pollutant levels aren't expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. Air quality levels can be checked at https://fire.airnow.gov/ . When the smell of smoke is present, Bay Area residents should avoid exposure and stay inside with windows and doors closed until smoke levels subside, if temp...

Car submerges, unconscious man rescued from water in Alameda

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Crews rescued an unconscious man from Seaplane Lagoon early Monday morning following a report of a car that drove into the water, according to the Alameda Fire Department. Several SoCal-bound flights canceled as tropical storm Hilary impacts Bay Area airports At around 3:20 a.m., firefighters located a car in the water and deployed rescue swimmers to retrieve a man that was also in the water. The man was found unconscious and not breathing, the fire department said. Alameda Fire DepartmentAlameda Fire DepartmentAlameda Fire DepartmentCrews performed life-saving measures and the man was taken to a local hospital. A dive rescue team was deployed to locate any additional victims in the water. No additional victims were found, officials said. The current condition of the man is unknown at this time. The cause of why the car drove into the lagoon is also unknown. As of 8 a.m., the scene still remains active.

DC’s Pickleball problem? Not nearly enough courts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

Indoor Pickleball courts at Kraken Kourts on Bryant Street NE in D.C.'s Edgewood neighborhood. (Courtesy Kraken Kourts) Indoor Pickleball courts at Kraken Kourts on Bryant Street NE in D.C.'s Edgewood neighborhood. (Courtesy Kraken Kourts) There are more than 100 Pickleball venues in the D.C. metro area listed by Pickleheads, a site that helps players find courts in their city, but that is not nearly enough to meet the rapidly growing number of players.“You can talk to any local Pickleball player and they’ll tell you waiting 20, 30, 40 minutes between games is not uncommon,” said Brandon Mackie, co-founder of Pickleheads.“There are just a lot more people playing in the D.C. area than there are courts available. If...

Autoridades: matan a madre de 9 hijos por bandera del Orgullo LGBTQ+ en su tienda en California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

La dueña de un negocio recibió un disparo mortal el viernes supuestamente por una bandera del Orgullo LGBTQ+ que ella había colocado en su tienda de ropa en Lake Arrowhead, California.Los oficiales respondieron a las 5 p.m. a un tiroteo en la tienda de ropa Mag Pi, donde la propietaria Laura Ann Carleton fue declarada muerta, dijo el Departamento del Sheriff de San Bernardino en un comunicado de prensa. El sospechoso, que no fue identificado, se dio a la fuga.“A través de una mayor investigación, los detectives se enteraron de que el sospechoso hizo varios comentarios despectivos sobre una bandera del arcoíris que estaba afuera de la tienda antes de dispararle a Carleton”, dijo el comunicado de prensa.El sospechoso estaba armado cuando se enfrentó a los agentes y murió en “un encuentro de fuerza letal”, dijo el departamento del alguacil. Una investigación continúa. “Jesús salva”: vandalizan una bandera del orgullo LGBTQ+ con mensaje religioso ...

Palo Alto, Earthstone Energy rise; Napco Security, Nikola fall, Monday, 8/21/2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes Monday: Napco Security Technologies Inc. (NSSC), down $15.96 to $22.45.The maker of electronic security devices overstated its net income throughout fiscal 2023.Sculptor Capital Management Inc. (SCU), up 65 cents to $11.85.The hedge fund rejected an unsolicited takeover bid and expects its sale to Rithm Capital to close in the fourth quarter.Nikola Corp. (NKLA), down 42 cents to $1.54.The electric vehicle maker announced an offering of bonds and said a recall could result in significant expenses.Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW), up $33.38 to $243.07.The security software maker beat analysts’ fiscal fourth-quarter earnings forecasts.VMware Inc. (VMW), up $6.80 to $161.67.Broadcom received U.K. regulatory approval for its acquisition of the cloud computing company.Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN), up $20.14 to $832.54.U.S. regulators OK’d the biopharmaceutical company’s higher dose f...

Braves place Yonny Chirinos on 15-day injured list and recall Allan Winans to start vs. Mets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:52 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves placed right-handed pitcher Yonny Chirinos on the 15-day injured list Monday with elbow inflammation.The move, made retroactive to Sunday, cleared room on the roster for right-hander Allan Winans, who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start the opener of a three-game series against the New York Mets.Chirinos has struggled since he was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays a month ago, surrendering 23 earned runs, 33 hits and five homers in 22 1/3 innings over five starts. He failed to make it past the fifth inning in any of his outings.For the season, Chirinos is 5-5 with a 5.40 ERA in 20 appearances. His last appearance was Saturday, when he allowed four runs on seven hits in four innings against the Giants.After pitching seven scoreless innings against the Mets on Aug. 12 for his first big league win, Winans is getting another chance to stake his claim to the fifth spot in the Atlanta rotation.The Braves have used 15 starting pitchers ...