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Gov. Newsom responds to recommended reparations payments for Black California residents

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

By Tina Burnside and Christine Sever | CNNCalifornia’s governor responded Wednesday to the reparations payments for some Black state residents that were recommended by a task force looking at how to mitigate injustices and discrimination stemming from slavery.Gov. Gavin Newsom called the recommendations “a milestone in our bipartisan effort to advance justice and promote healing.” He added, “We need to wait for the Task Force to finish its work and submit its final report,” without offering any further details about whether he supports the recommendations put forth.“We are waiting for the process to be completed,” Newsom, a Democrat who is White, said in a statement.The recommendations approved Saturday outline restitution that, if approved by state lawmakers, could cost billions of dollars to address historical disparities in health care, housing and policing.“Dealing with the legacy of slavery is about much more than cash payments,&#...

Marin’s China Camp State Park to expand access for disabled visitors

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

A nearly $2 million effort is underway to significantly expand access to China Camp State Park’s trails and amenities for disabled visitors.Led by volunteers with the Friends of China Camp nonprofit park operator and California State Parks, the projects at the bayside park in San Rafael will add another mile of accessible trail, new parking spaces, bathrooms and a deck area that all comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.“It’s a unique time in that there is an unprecedented amount of ADA work happening in China Camp State Park,” said Martin Lowenstein, executive director of Friends of China Camp. “It just deserves attention so that the community is aware of the investment that is being made in ADA facilities, whether it’s bathrooms or trails or parking spaces.”After about 1,000 hours of work by more than 30 volunteers with Friends of China Camp since November, a newly accessible 1.1-mile section of the Shoreline Trail is set to open to the public in the coming weeks. ...

Single-family home sells for $2.3 million in Los Gatos

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

111 Panorama Way – Google Street ViewA 1,568-square-foot house built in 1964 has changed hands. The property located in the 100 block of Panorama Way in Los Gatos was sold on April 27, 2023, for $2,300,000, or $1,467 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. There’s also a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on an 8,624-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:In September 2022, a 1,272-square-foot home on Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos sold for $2,050,000, a price per square foot of $1,612. The home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.A 2,056-square-foot home on the 200 block of Pinehurst Avenue in Los Gatos sold in September 2022, for $2,600,000, a price per square foot of $1,265. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Pinehurst Avenue, Los Gatos, in August 2022, a 2,409-square-foot home was sold for $2,350,000, a price per square foot of $976. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Horoscopes May 11, 2023: Eric Burdon, bring about positive changes

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Holly Valance, 40; Amanda Freitag, 51; Frances Fisher, 71; Eric Burdon, 82.Happy Birthday: Take your time and give your emotions a chance to subside so you can reflect and make the best decisions. Once you figure out which path is best for you, your energy and enthusiasm will help you bring about positive changes that will help you fulfill your dreams. Distance yourself from those offering confusion and chaos. Align yourself with those who strive for truth and progress. Your numbers are 4, 8, 20, 24, 31, 35, 46.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep tabs on where your money goes. Putting together a budget you can live with will ease your mind. Too much of anything will lead to tension. Offer what’s realistic, and you’ll avoid feeling angry and mistreated. 4 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put your energy into home improvements and getting along with the people who make a difference in your life. Speak up about the way you feel, and you’ll reso...

Bridge: May 11, 2023

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

The Trojan War having dragged on for 10 long years, the weary warriors determined to settle the issue at the bridge table.In today’s deal, the wily Odysseus became declarer at four spades, and Paris, West for Troy, led a heart. Hector, East, won and shifted to the ten of diamonds: queen, ace. Odysseus won the diamond return with the king and cashed the A-K of trumps.When Paris discarded a heart, declarer laid down his jack of diamonds — and then recoiled as if he had pulled out the wrong card.DOWN ONE“I fear the Greeks even when they bear gifts,” Hector muttered, and he pitched a heart. At the end, Odysseus had to lose two clubs for down one. But if East ruffs the third diamond, declarer reaches dummy with the six of trumps to discard on the good diamonds.“We were lucky to beat it after you forgot to ruff the third diamond,” Paris (no analyst, he) complained. “I wish you wouldn’t horse around that way.”“Did you say wooden h...

Italy’s antitrust watchdog probes Apple over competition in app market

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Italy’s antitrust authority is probing allegations that Apple is abusing its dominant position in the app market, thwarting competition, officials said Thursday.The authority alleges that Apple’s privacy policy for third-party developers is more restrictive than the one applied to its own apps, using language that discourages tracking.In addition, the antitrust authority alleges that outside developers also face restrictions in the quality of data provided by Apple regarding the effectiveness of advertising, impacting revenues in favor of Apple’s own apps.The authority said the data is essential in outlining the appeal of the app to potential advertisers. “The presumed discriminatory conduct by Apple can cause a drop in advertising proceeds by third-party developers, in favor of its own commercial division,” as well as impeding competition on the Apple app market, it said.The technology company, based in Cupertino, California, did not immediately respond to a request fo...

Utz Brands: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

HANOVER, Pa. (AP) — HANOVER, Pa. (AP) — Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) on Thursday reported a loss of $9.1 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Hanover, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 11 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 10 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $351.4 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $352.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on UTZ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UTZSource

Immunic: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Immunic, Inc. (IMUX) on Thursday reported a loss of $25.3 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 58 cents.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 54 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IMUX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IMUXSource

Sotherly Hotels: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Sotherly Hotels Inc. (SOHO) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter.The Williamsburg, Virginia-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $4.7 million, or 24 cents per share, in the period.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had a loss of $582,000, or 3 cents per share.The real estate investment trust, based in Williamsburg, Virginia, posted revenue of $43.5 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in June, Sotherly Hotels expects its per-share funds from operations to range from 40 cents to 44 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $48.9 million to $51.3 million for the fiscal second quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investmen...

Algonquin Power & Utilities: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:02:38 GMT

OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $270.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Oakville, Ontario-based company said it had profit of 39 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 17 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 16 cents per share.The utility operator posted revenue of $778.6 million in the period.Algonquin Power & Utilities shares have climbed 37% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 34% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AQN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AQNSource