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Pianist Larry Vuckovich’s new show pays tribute to jazz giant and old friend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

A conversation with Larry Vuckovich can feel like sneaking backstage at a nightclub to eavesdrop on your favorite musicians.A mainstay on the Bay Area jazz scene for more than six decades, the pianist has spent his career accompanying some of jazz’s most acclaimed artists, while recording an influential body of work as a leader. At 87, he’s an essential link to a rapidly receding era, which he recalls in detail with bon mottes, jokes and insights shared by his colleagues, and he wants to make sure that the giants who inspired and encouraged him get their due.Vuckovich returns to Yoshi’s in Oakland on Dec. 27 for a concert celebrating the centennial of tenor sax titan Dexter Gordon (1923-1990), whose 100th birthday passed quietly last Feb. 27. A formative experience playing with Gordon in Copenhagen’s Club Montmartre left an indelible mark on Vuckovich. In the midst of several months traveling and performing around Europe in 1963, he passed a master class in accompaniment during the ...

49ers’ Deebo Samuel on scoring spree as Ravens come to town for Christmas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Deebo Samuel acknowledges he’s in the most productive stretch of his 49ers career, scoring more touchdowns than even Christian McCaffrey over the past four games.“It’s just crazy, because every time I get the ball, I try to score,” Samuel said Thursday. “It’s just tending to happen a lot right now.”Not that the 49ers are lacking points from others, but Samuel’s goal-line gumption could prove critical Monday when the 49ers (11-3) host the Baltimore Ravens (11-3), in a matchup pitting teams currently atop their respective conference standings, with three weeks until the playoffs.San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) makes a touchdown catch against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (24) and cornerback Brandon Carr in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Will it be a defensive duel between the NFL’s stingiest squads? The Ravens allow a league-lo...

Experts: Israel’s campaign in Gaza is most destructive in history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

By Julia Frankel | Associated PressJERUSALEM — The Israeli military campaign in Gaza, experts say, now sits among the deadliest and most destructive in history.In just over two months, the offensive has wreaked more destruction than the razing of Syria’s Aleppo between 2012 and 2016, Ukraine’s Mariupol or, proportionally, the Allied bombing of Germany in World War II. It has killed more civilians than the U.S.-led coalition did in its three-year campaign against the Islamic State group.The Israeli military has said little about what kinds of bombs and artillery it is using in Gaza. But from blast fragments found on-site and analyses of strike footage, experts are confident that the vast majority of bombs dropped on the besieged enclave are U.S.-made. They say the weapons include 2,000-pound (900-kilogram) “bunker-busters” that have killed hundreds in densely populated areas.With the Palestinian death toll in Gaza approaching 20,000, the international communit...

Sale closed in Monte Sereno: $2.5 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

15830 San Benito Way – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 15800 block of San Benito Way in Monte Sereno was sold on Dec. 1, 2023 for $2,500,000, or $1,513 per square foot. The house, built in 1953, has an interior space of 1,652 square feet. The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the home features a one-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In July 2023, a 1,084-square-foot home on Mariposa Avenue in Los Gatos sold for $2,210,000, a price per square foot of $2,039. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.On Mariposa Avenue, Los Gatos, in September 2023, a 1,854-square-foot home was sold for $2,650,000, a price per square foot of $1,429. The home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,269-square-foot home on the 600 block of San Benito Avenue in Los Gatos sold in October 2023, for $2,200,000, a price per square f...

Man sentenced to 10 years after killing another driver while on fentanyl following San Bruno police pursuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

SAN BRUNO — A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, more than a year after he killed another driver following a police pursuit in San Bruno, according to prosecutors.Matthew Todd Fredricksen, 34 of San Francisco, pleaded no contest in October to felony charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of drugs and fleeing pursuing officers. The charges stemmed from an incident on June 19 of last year, beginning around 10 p.m. at the Shops of Tanforan in San Bruno.Fredricksen was the getaway driver in an alleged shoplifting incident. Police received reports of the shoplifting and saw the suspect vehicle pull out of the parking lot; they attempted to pull Fredricksen over, but he fled, sparking a pursuite at high speeds, according to prosecutors.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | One of three women killed in Pleasanton freeway crash is identified Crime and Public Safety | Woman killed in Oakland traffic coll...

18 more suspects arrested in latest SF shoplifting 'Blitz' operation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Eighteen suspects are arrested in the latest San Francisco Police Department "Blitz" operation to crack down on retail theft and shoplifting, SFPD announced Thursday. As part of the pre-planned shoplifting enforcement operation, retail stores on the 700 block of Mission Street and the 200 block of Winston Drive were chosen.The stores were chosen due to the high number of shoplifting incidents they were experiencing, police said. Serial Bay Area shoplifter arrested 90 times The operation was carried out on Dec. 12, resulting in 18 arrests. SFPD identified the following suspects who were arrested in the operation:Tyrone Ward, 49-year-old male, from San Francisco, arrested and booked for a San Mateo warrant with $1,000 bailJoshua Reardon, 45-year-old male, from San Francisco, cited for petty theftMounir Pacha, 33-year-old male, cited for petty theft13-year-old boy, cited for petty theftAlexander Gurunlian, 32-year-old male, from San Francisco, cited for petty ...

County pledges to reform CPS after San Jose infant dies from overdose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

(KRON) -- Santa Clara County leaders are pledging to fix a "broken" system that failed to protect a San Jose infant who, according to court records, died after living with drug-addicted parents for just 13 weeks.County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas said the circumstances around baby Phoenix Castro's death were "shocking and heart wrenching. They are also unacceptable." Phoenix died at home on May 13 from fentanyl poisoning. The infant's mother died months later in the same apartment, also from a fentanyl overdose. San Jose police said when they arrested the infant's father in October, they found evidence that David Anthony Castro was still using fentanyl despite the deaths his baby and girlfriend.David Castro, 38, had sole custody rights of Phoenix during her tragically short life, according to court records obtained by KRON4. The father also had visitation rights to see his 3-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son, court records state. The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting this ...

How the proposed new-look European Super League would work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A newly proposed Super League would have promotion, relegation and exit from the breakaway competition, organizers said Thursday.The European Union’s top court ruled UEFA and FIFA acted contrary to competition law by blocking plans for the Super League. In response, the league’s organizer, A22 Sports Management, revealed revised plans for what would be a rival to European club soccer’s elite competition, the Champions League.A22 did not say when it hoped to launch the competition or what support it had from specific clubs. In fact, many big European clubs restated their opposition to the Super League after Thursday’s ruling.NEW FORMATIn its original form, the Super League proposed a 20-team tournament with 15 top clubs protected from relegation.By confirming there would be promotion, relegation and exit from the competition, the Super League has addressed a big concern among fans.However, under the plans outlined on Thursday, there doesn’...

Despite Republican pushback, Confederate memorial removed from Arlington National Cemetery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

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MLB is widening the runner’s lane to first, changing a rule that has caused World Series controversy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:55 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is widening the runner’s lane approaching first base to include a portion of fair territory, changing a more than century-old rule that caused World Series controversy over interference calls.MLB also is shortening the pitch clock with runners on base by two seconds to 18 and further reducing mound visits in an effort to speed games.Another change adopted Thursday by the sport’s 11-man competition committee requires a pitcher who warms up on the mound before a half inning to face at least one batter. The new runner’s lane overrides a rule that has existed since the National League mandated in 1882 that runners must be within the 3-foot box on the foul side of the base line during the final 45 feet between home and first. Violators were subject to being called out for interfering with fielders taking a throw. The rule was designed to prevent collisions; foul lines intersected the middle of bases until the bags were moved entirel...