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East Bay radio host, entertainer to emcee Juneteenth featival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

You could say Faith Alpher is all over the map, having worked – and still working – as an actor, motivational speaker, educator, comedian, writer, radio personality and podcast host.Add to that list her new job as afternoon host for 101.7 KKIQ, a Pleasanton-based adult contemporary radio station, an announcement coming just days before she will emcee a festival dear to her heart that she has helped organize: the third annual Tri-Valley Juneteenth on Saturday at the Bankhead Plaza in Livermore.The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a large lineup of musicians, dancers, speakers, artits and community organizations co-sponsored by the Livermore Valley Arts and Tri-Valley for Black Lives, which was formed in 2020 and held the first major Juneteenth event in the region that year.“I have been in Livermore for almost 25 years, and I’m excited because this Juneteenth I can feel a collective resurgence of finally feeling like people who look like me belong here,” said Alphe...

President Biden to visit Los Gatos, Atherton for fundraising events with tech luminaries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

Kickstarting a bid to surpass his $1 billion fundraising haul from the 2020 election, President Biden is expected to come to Los Gatos and Atherton on Monday for re-election fundraisers co-hosted by longtime Democratic supporters and Silicon Valley luminaries.At about the same time, GOP presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to get within a few miles of his Democratic rival. DeSantis will be attending a fundraising brunch in Sacramento Monday morning, the same place he recently sent three dozen migrants as part of his ongoing publicity campaign against illegal immigration, and he is also expected later Monday to attend another fundraiser in Woodside.Just up Interstate 280 in Atherton, Biden will be the guest of venture capitalist and former state controller Steve Westly and his wife, Anita Yu. Tickets for the reception at their home start at $6,600, according to an emailed invitation acquired by the Bay Area News Group.In Los Gatos, Biden supporter and Link...

Early morning residential fire in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

(KRON) – The San Jose Fire Department is currently at the scene of a residential fire as of 3:35 a.m.The structure fire is located in the 19000 block of Graystone Lane. Officials are advising drivers that roads near the residence are closed, SJFD said. This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Motorcyclist hospitalized after solo crash in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A solo-motorcycle collision occurred Thursday night around 10:38 p.m., according to the San Jose Police Department. Early morning residential fire in San Jose The crash occurred in the area of East Trimble Road and Junction Avenue. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries but has since been stabilized as of Friday morning, 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%; }Police units have cleared the area. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation.

Bay Area kicks off Juneteenth celebrations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

(KRON) – Many cities in the Bay Area are kicking off celebrations throughout the weekend leading up to Juneteenth, a federal holiday recognized since 2021. The holiday honors the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans following a proclamation to free the last remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865.June 16San Francisco - From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m, Juneteenth will be celebrated at the Golden Gate Bandshell located at 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive.  It will feature the Marcus Shelby Ensemble and the Curtis Family C-Notes. Early morning residential fire in San Jose Berkeley - A Juneteenth Freedom Fest will be held at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop and R&B. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show set to start at 7 p.m.June 17Livermore - A celebration in partnership with Tri Valley for Black Lives will be held from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Bankhead Theater located at 2400 First Street.Richmond - From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a Juneteenth Family Day and Festiv...

Mercedes is bringing ChatGPT into its cars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

FILE - The Mercedes Benz logo is pictured in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 2021. Mercedes-Benz says it will build its own worldwide electric vehicle charging network starting in North America in a bid to compete with EV sales leader Tesla. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)(AP/Michael Sohn) FILE - The Mercedes Benz logo is pictured in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 2021. Mercedes-Benz says it will build its own worldwide electric vehicle charging network starting in North America in a bid to compete with EV sales leader Tesla. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)(AP/Michael Sohn) (CNN) — Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft have agreed to add ChatGPT to Mercedes-Benz cars in the United States. ChatGPT is Microsoft’s “generative artificial inte...

Man United in contract talks with De Gea, Greenwood included in squad list after charges dropped

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United is continuing contract negotiations with David de Gea, the club said Friday, after the Spanish goalkeeper was left off its retained list of players for next season. Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood was included on the list, four months after charges against him of attempted rape and assault were dropped.De Gea becomes a free agent this summer, but could still remain at the club where he has been since he signed from Atletico Madrid in 2011.“Discussions remain open with David over a potential new contract,” United said. Despite winning the Premier League Golden Glove for the most clean sheets last season, De Gea’s position has been in question over his ability to play out from the back with his feet. Manager Erik ten Hag sees that as a key quality for his keepers and United has been linked with a move for Brentford’s David Raya this summer.While De Gea’s future remains uncertain, so does Greenwood’s despite his inclusion ...

Shoppers on food stamps buy less and go to food banks as benefits shrink

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

Jaqueline Benitez, who depends on California's SNAP benefits to help pay for food, shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, California on February 13. Jaqueline Benitez, who depends on California's SNAP benefits to help pay for food, shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, California on February 13. New York (CNN) — Kroger and other chains say customers on food assistance programs like SNAP are struggling as aid shrinks.“Budget-conscious households are buying fewer items, particularly as SNAP benefits declined during the quarter,” said Kroger (KR) CEO Rodney McMullen on an earnings call Thursday. “In some cases, we see these households switching to lower-priced products and smaller pack size...

FDA recomienda actualizar los refuerzos de COVID-19 en otoño para atacar cepa del virus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

Los asesores de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) recomendaron el jueves actualizar las vacunas contra el COVID-19 para atacar una cepa circulante del virus, mientras presionan por vacunas más nuevas que brinden una protección más duradera. El Comité Asesor de Vacunas y Productos Biológicos Relacionados de la FDA votó unánimemente a favor de ajustar las inyecciones para atacar una cepa XBB, así como eliminar la cepa original del coronavirus de la formulación. Los virus e infecciones que podrían reaparecer en EEUU durante este verano Estudio: casi el 10% de pacientes suelen sufrir COVID-19 prolongadamente tras contraer Ómicron Sin embargo, el comité no hizo una recomendación formal sobre a qué linaje XBB específico deberían apuntar los refuerzos actualizados, ni hizo una recomendación sobre quién debería recibir las vacunas y cuándo. Es probable que esto último se deje en manos de los Ce...

How much rain is going to fall in Denver?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Get ready for a rainy Friday in the Denver metro. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued due to flooding concerns and widespread storms. Adams County roads closed indefinitely by storm damage  Dry weather is finally in the forecast for Sunday when highs will hit the low 80s. But before the sunshine returns, the Pinpoint Weather team is tracking a stormy start to the weekend.Timing, location of flood watchFriday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day as a flood watch has been issued for the Denver metro, parts of Larimer and Boulder county, as well as the Eastern Plains. Pinpoint Weather: Advisories on June 16.The advisory is in effect from noon until 10 p.m. Friday for the Denver metro. Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Kylie Bearse said the flooding will be minor, but when it comes to the evening commute it can have an impact on traffic.How much rain could fall by Saturday night?Make sure to grab that raincoat, a significant amount of rain will accumulate. Once the r...