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The Bay Area’s most spectacular superbloom might just be in Pacifica

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

If you want a spectacular wildflower experience in the Bay Area, you don’t have to travel far: Mori Point in Pacifica is exploding with golden blooms, with bonus views of the wild ocean beyond.Related ArticlesThings To Do | Miles-long Contra Costa trail to get safety improvements Things To Do | Cupertino Post Office renamed in honor of fallen local vet Things To Do | Mount Tam’s super-popular Steep Ravine Trail is finally reopen Things To Do | Argh! Bay Area Pirate Festival canceled Things To Do | Here’s everything you need to plan a road trip through the beautiful Southwest Ryan Jett snapped these fields of golden flowers on April 30 at sunset while exploring the park, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. (Check out his Instagram at ryan.jett.wild.) “The flowers are literally at Mori Point” by the coastline, he says, which is accessed via an easy trip on the...

Sale closed in Oakland: $2 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

5941 Colton Boulevard – Google Street ViewA 2,373-square-foot house built in 1965 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 5900 block of Colton Boulevard in Oakland was sold on March 29, 2023. The $1,975,000 purchase price works out to $832 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, three baths, a garage, and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 5,200-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:A 1,800-square-foot home on the 5800 block of Colton Boulevard in Oakland sold in February 2023, for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $833. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In March 2023, a 2,184-square-foot home on Gaspar Drive in Oakland sold for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $687. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Colton Boulevard, Oakland, in September 2022, a 1,721-square-foot home was sold for $1,042,500, a price per square foot of $606. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Two things the Warriors can do against Lakers in Game 4

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

LOS ANGELES — This Warriors core has experienced just about every type of playoff scenario over the last decade.Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have blown a 3-1 series lead and lost in seven. They’ve also swept series, and have flipped deficits into decisive victories. They’ve been both severely doubted and heavily favored.So, on the eve of Monday’s critical Game 4, it wasn’t surprising to see Curry so calm and cool with the Warriors trailing their Western Conference semifinal matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers two games to one.Curry was serene Sunday as he answered questions from a sunlit room at the Warriors’ hotel, offering some perspective on the Warriors’ 127-97 loss to the Lakers in Game 3 the night before when his team completely lost its poise.“You hate you have to keep learning that lesson at this stage of the season. But we did, and it’s about how we respond,” Curry said. “That’s been o...

California teacher who says she was fired for refusing to recognize students’ transgender identities files lawsuit

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

The Jurupa Unified School District violated a high school gym teacher’s Christian beliefs after firing her for refusing to follow policies recognizing students’ transgender identities, a new lawsuit alleges.Former Jurupa Valley High School teacher Jessica Tapia is suing the Jurupa Unified School District, alleging the district violated her Christian beliefs when it fired her for refusing to follow gender-affirming policies for students. (Courtesy of Advocates for Faith & Freedom) Jessica Tapia’s suit, filed Wednesday, May 3 in federal court, seeks damages for what her lawyers argue is the district’s violation of her First Amendment and civil rights. Tapia was fired in January, the lawsuit states.“People of faith should be allowed to maintain their personal beliefs without fear of losing their job,” Mariah Gondeiro, vice president and legal counsel for Advocates for Faith & Freedom, the Murrieta law firm handling Tapia’s case, said in a news release.Tapia “was not dismis...

Fairfax Co. police: Woman struck, killed by emergency vehicle called to help her

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

A woman is dead after being struck by a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue vehicle in Reston, Virginia, Monday morning.Those first responders were called to Laurel Glade Drive and Glade Drive just after 2:15 a.m. to help the woman, a spokesperson for Fairfax County police told WTOP.Police said that a caller reported the woman was in an “altered state” and walking in and out of the street. She was struck by the fire and rescue vehicle as they arrived.The first responders rendered aid to the woman and took her to the hospital where she died.The road was closed for around two hours while police investigated the pedestrian crash but it has since reopened, WTOP Traffic reported.Here’s a map of the area where police said the woman was struck: Source

Elegant but easy: French braised chicken will impress Mom

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

If you associate chicken with dry, bland childhood dinners, you probably were eating boneless, skinless breast. It does the job, but it’s inherently flavorless and easy to overcook.That’s why we often call for boneless, skin-on chicken thighs. Not only is darker meat juicier and more flavorful, its higher fat content makes it more forgiving in the pan. Combine that with an elegant but simple classic French preparation, and you won’t have to worry Mom is forcing a smile during dinner on Mother’s Day.In this recipe from our book “Tuesday Nights Mediterranean,” which features weeknight-friendly meals from the region, we take inspiration from artichauts à la barigoule. This classic Provençal braise combines fresh artichoke hearts with aromatic vegetables, herbs and white wine. In our version, we sear chicken thighs on the stovetop, then finish cooking them in the oven. Meanwhile, we used canned artichokes in a simplified barigoule with carrots, garlic and onion that serves as both a veg...

Tredegar: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Tredegar Corp. (TG) on Monday reported a loss of $1 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Richmond, Virginia-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 7 cents per share.The plastic films maker posted revenue of $191.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGSource

Recursion Pharmaceuticals: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (RXRX) on Monday reported a loss of $65.3 million in its first quarter.The Salt Lake City-based company said it had a loss of 34 cents per share.The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for a loss of 34 cents per share.The biotechnology company posted revenue of $12.1 million in the period, missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $15.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RXRX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RXRXSource

LOCALIZE IT: States push raises to address teacher shortages

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:As many schools struggle to find enough teachers, state governors across the U.S. are pushing for pay increases, bonuses and other perks in a growing competition to attract and retain educators. The question of teacher compensation will receive heightened attention during Teacher Appreciation Week beginning May 8, a time when school systems and parent-teacher organizations coordinate expressions of gratitude for educators. The strains of teaching through the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a toll on many teachers, with unions reporting low morale and many thinking of leaving the profession. Governors have pitched raises as a way to address teacher shortages and shore up staffing pipelines threatened by lackluster enrollments in teacher training programs. Shortages are most extreme in certain areas, including the poorest or most rural districts, researchers say. Districts also report particular difficulties in hiring for in-demand subjects like special education, ...

ConforMIS: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:24 GMT

BILLERICA, Mass. (AP) — BILLERICA, Mass. (AP) — ConforMIS Inc. (CFMS) on Monday reported a loss of $9.6 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Billerica, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $1.32.The medical technology company posted revenue of $12.8 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in June, ConforMIS said it expects revenue in the range of $11 million to $13 million.The company’s shares closed at $1.33. A year ago, they were trading at $12.17._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CFMS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CFMSSource