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Wish You Were Here: Alaska adventures — with bears

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

Our readers have jet-setted around the globe this last year, cruising through the United Kingdom, exploring the Galapagos Islands and biking Oregon’s trails  And they’ve shared their stories and helpful travel tips along the way.Now, a San Leandro couple is sharing their recent adventures in Alaska.Wish You Were HereSan Leandro residents Mike and Rhea Nersesian recently returned from an Alaska vacation that included a stop at Brooks Falls, home of the famous bears of Fat Bear Week. (Courtesy of the Nersesian family) ALASKA: San Leandro residents Mike and Rhea Nersesian recently returned from an Alaska vacation that included three days at Katmai National Park, “where we had the privilege of seeing in person the bears at the famous Brooks Falls,” Rhea says, “site of the Explore.org live bear cams and the famous Fat Bear Week!” (And yes, those are bears in the background of that photo >>>>>)TRAVEL TIPS: “Brooks is open July,...

Monday Morning Lights: Pittsburg has something to prove against SRV

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

Welcome back to Monday Morning Lights, our weekly feature that sheds more light on the high school football weekend and peeks ahead to the new week. If you haven’t already, please subscribe. Your contributions keep us going.PITTSBURG: PLAYERS WANTED SAN RAMON VALLEYPittsburg is the defending North Coast Section Division I champions. But thanks to the section’s playoff seeding, its players feel as if they have something to prove Friday night when they play San Ramon Valley for the D-I title at Dublin High.The Pirates were unbeaten during the regular season but were slotted as the No. 3 seed behind No. 1 De La Salle and No. 2 SRV in the Open/Division I bracket.“It’s personal. That should’ve been our No. 2 seed,” Pittsburg quarterback Marley Alcantara said. “We went 10-0 in the regular season, and they just got put up in Division I this season. We’ve got to prove what we already know. We’re 12-0 and are about to be 13-0.”SRV lost to De La Salle 17-7 on Friday in the Open Division final...

6 best farm tours in the Western US includes a Napa Valley entry

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

Taste of Home magazine recently showcased the best farm tours in all 50 states, although they use the term “farm tour” with a certain amount of poetic license. However wonderful Calistoga’s Castello di Amorosa is, we wouldn’t describe the Tuscan-inspired castle and winery as a “farm.”Much as we appreciate the Napa Valley shout out, we’d have suggested Harley Farms, the goat dairy in Pescadero, or Pennyroyal‘s farmstead creamery and vineyard in Boonville. Or Ardenwood in Fremont, which mixes history with the farm frolic. Or Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills, where the farm fun is very hands on. Or — you get the idea.That said, the Taste of Home list includes some treasures, from a Kona coffee plantation in Hawaii to a crawfish farm in Roanoke, Louisiana, and — wait for it — a pizza farm in Waseca, Minnesota. (They grow tomatoes and oregano, not bales of pepperoni, but we’re still charmed.)Flower lovers can head for...

Kurtenbach: Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers’ forgotten star, is done being overlooked

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

Brandon Aiyuk’s big game against the Buccaneers wasn’t a breakout.It was a culmination. It was a celebration.It was a reminder that on a team chock full of superstar players, Aiyuk, the forgotten star, is as good — and as important — as anyone.In Sunday’s 27-14 win, he was the centerpiece of a 49ers passing attack that worked over Tampa Bay. The Niners receiver had the most prolific performance of any receiver in the NFL on Sunday by catching five passes for a career-high 156 yards and a touchdown.The touchdown was a 76-yard beauty from Brock Purdy, who said after the game that Aiyuk “deserves it, man.”“We’ve been wanting to get a deep one for him for a while, so [it] felt good.”And while Aiyuk is no charity case, it’s understandable that there was extra love for the receiver after the game.He’s having an absolutely monster year, but it hasn’t translated into touchdowns. Sunday was only his fourth score of the season, and j...

Two vehicles figure in head-on collision outside Castroville, killing one

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

(BCN) -- At least one person is dead after a head-on collision involving two vehicles along Espinosa Road outside Castroville in unincorporated Monterey County early Monday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.The crash, first reported to the CHP at 5:46 a.m. Monday, was an apparent head-on collision between two vehicles at 53 Espinosa Road outside Castroville. At least two other people suffered injuries as a result of the crash, with one of them in critical condition. Two Fremont men stabbed, suspect arrested for attempted murder Authorities shut down Espinosa Road at 6 a.m. and there is no time estimate for reopening the roadway.The cause and circumstances of the collision have not yet been determined, but authorities will provide more information as it becomes available. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

OPD investigates College Avenue robbery 

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is investigating a robbery in the 6300 block of College Avenue on Nov. 19 around 3:15 p.m.Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim was in a business in the area when an individual entered and took the victim's property. Two Fremont men stabbed, suspect arrested for attempted murder A struggle ensued over the victim's property, but the individual overpowered the victim and fled the area to a waiting vehicle with the victim’s belongings, according to police. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Robbery Section at (510)-238-3326. 

Biden celebra su cumpleaños perdonando a dos pavos por el Día de Acción de Gracias

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

El presidente Joe Biden celebrará su cumpleaños 81 elste lunes llevando a cabo una tradición anual de la Casa Blanca: perdonar a dos pavos afortunados.La Federación Nacional del Pavo anunció el domingo que las aves seleccionadas se llaman Liberty y Bell, ambas provenientes de Willmar, Minnesota.“Una de las ventajas del trabajo es tener la oportunidad de criar los pavos nacionales del Día de Acción de Gracias y presentárselos, por supuesto, al presidente de los Estados Unidos en la Casa Blanca. Este evento, ciertamente para nosotros, es una oportunidad para reconocer el trabajo realmente duro de los criadores de pavos y de los hombres y mujeres en la ganadería y la industria del pavo, y esta no es una excepción”, dijo el domingo el presidente de la Federación Nacional del Pavo, Steve Lykken.Antes de su visita a la Casa Blanca el lunes, Liberty y Bell compartieron una lujosa habitación en el Hotel Willard en Washington, D.C.Lykken dijo el domingo que la pareja especial recibió una “bi...

Tribunal de DC celebrará audiencia sobre orden de silencio contra Trump

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

Un tribunal federal de apelaciones escuchará el lunes argumentos sobre si se debe restablecer una orden de silencio contra Donald Trump en el caso federal que lo acusa de conspirar para anular los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales de 2020.Los funcionarios junto con el equipo del fiscal especial Jack Smith instarán a un panel de tres jueces del tribunal de apelaciones con sede en Washington a restablecer una orden que prohíbe al expresidente republicano hacer declaraciones incendiarias sobre los abogados del caso y los posibles testigos.Los fiscales argumentaron que esas restricciones son necesarias para evitar que Trump socave la confianza en el sistema judicial e intimide a las personas que puedan ser llamadas a testificar en su contra. Los abogados defensores han calificado la orden de silencio como un amordazamiento inconstitucional de los derechos de libertad de expresión de Trump y dicen que los fiscales no han presentado evidencia que respalde la idea de que sus pala...

Experts urge planning ahead amid record Thanksgiving rush

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

A bustling Miami International Airport Monday morning marked the start of the holiday travel rush as families made their way to reunite for the Thanksgiving weekend.Amid the excitement for festive gatherings, travelers remain vigilant for potential disruptions. “The plane was broken. I had to stay in a hotel overnight, me and my wife. Today’s her birthday a matter of fact,” said one traveler. “But we gotta catch this plane.”The number of people traveling 50 miles or more from home for Thanksgiving is expected to reach 55.4 million this week, a slight increase over last year, according to AAA projections.“We’re projecting this to be the third highest Thanksgiving forecast that we’ve looked at, and we’ve been looking at holiday travel since 2000,” said AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz. The majority of travelers, nearly 89%, are opting for road trips, taking advantage of a bit of relief at the pump. GasBuddy.com reports the national...

MDPD officer shot in Miami Gardens; 2 suspects at large

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

A Miami-Dade Police officer was shot in Miami Gardens, officials said. The incident occurred just after 10:30 a.m., Monday, in the area of NW 152nd Street and 22nd Avenue. https://twitter.com/MiamiDadePD/status/1726655503579947193?s=207Skyforce hovered over the scene where heavy police presence was visible as well as a large perimeter set up in the vicinity. A red pickup truck could also be seen at the scene of the shooting. It is unclear if the truck was being driven by the officer or suspects involved. According to police, the incident occurred after an altercation between two men escalated, resulting in the officer being grazed in the head by a bullet. The suspects fled the scene and are currently at large.SWAT members could be seen going door-to-door searching for the suspects. According to a witness, he first heard a single gunshot followed by multiple gunshots in quick succession. The injured officer was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital and is reported to be in stable ...