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What the huge Sierra snowpack means for Yosemite’s waterfalls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

The massive snowpack in the Sierra Nevada this year has done more than end California’s drought and boost the fortunes of Lake Tahoe ski resorts.It’s also having major impacts on the state’s most famous park, Yosemite.The park’s world-famous waterfalls are thundering now as billions of gallons of melted snow cascade 1,000 feet or more down sheer granite cliffs. But park officials say there is so much snow at higher elevations from the winter’s parade of atmospheric river storms that flooding in Yosemite Valley is likely between late April and early July, which could close the park at times.“All of the water is a huge change from the previous few years,” said Cory Goehring, lead naturalist for the Yosemite Conservancy, a San Francisco nonprofit group that runs outdoor programs in the park. “The meadows are wet and lush. The Merced River is rising. It’s raging. And the waterfalls? They are so loud, they sound like an airplane taking off ...

After 4-double game, SF Giants call up Brett Wisely to make first MLB start

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

MIAMI — It’s been quite the past 48 hours for Brett Wisely, who arrived on the red eye at about 6 a.m. and was on the lineup card in center field Tuesday night, making his first major-league start.Recalled before Tuesday’s game (Matt Beaty was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move), Wisely doubled four times in his last Triple-A game Sunday in Reno, shuttled back to Sacramento, drove to San Francisco and hopped on the only direct flight he could find to Miami.Fortunately, it was a bit easier journey for his Jacksonville-based family, who missed out on his major-league debut on Opening Day due to the Giants’ last-minute roster maneuvering and a communication mishap. Wisely, the youngest of seven siblings, had two of his six brothers, as well as his dad, Bob, in attendance.“I feel like I’m at home again,” Wisely said. “It was good seeing them this morning and seeing some familiar faces. I feel like I’m at home again. … I haven’t seen an...

Tech, biotech job cuts mount with fresh burst of Bay Area layoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

Tech and biotech job cuts have widened in the Bay Area with a fresh batch of layoffs being revealed by companies in the crucial engines of the region’s economy.Twitch, a tech company, disclosed plans to chop 153 jobs in San Francisco, according to a WARN notice on file with the state Employment Development Department.Emerald Cloud Lab, a biotech firm, is cutting 30 jobs in South San Francisco, the company’s WARN letter to the EDD shows.Tech companies, starting in July 2022, have revealed plans to eliminate more than 20,200 jobs in the Bay Area, according to this news organization’s analysis of hundreds of WARN notices on file with the EDD.Biotech companies since mid-2022 have disclosed plans to lay off more than 4,000 Bay Area jobs, the official state labor agency filings show.Some of the job cuts have already occurred while others have yet to take place.

Sega is buying Angry Birds game studio Rovio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

By Hanna Ziady | CNNJapan’s Sega, the company behind Sonic the Hedgehog, is buying Rovio Entertainment in a cash deal that values the creator of Angry Birds at €706 million ($774 million).The Finnish video game developer’s board has unanimously backed the takeover offer, which is also already supported by shareholders owning 49.1% of the company’s stock, Rovio said in a statement Monday.The company’s shares surged 18% to €9.16 ($10.05) per share in Helsinki. Sega Sammy Holdings has offered €9.25 ($10.15) per share, representing a 19% premium to Rovio’s closing price on Friday.The stock has gained more than 50% this year amid speculation of a deal after Israel-based Playtika Holdings, a mobile game company, offered to buy Rovio in January.The company’s prime asset, Angry Birds, which launched in 2009, became the first mobile game series to reach 1 billion downloads, according to Guinness World Records.The story-based puzzle video game has players l...

San Jose’s Viva Calle should have clear sailing this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

Planning out an event like Viva CalleSJ isn’t easy. You have the usual challenge of closing miles of streets to vehicles, getting the word out to businesses and residents along the route, and organizing entertainment. And, then, of course, there are always those little details you might miss or can’t plan for.But everything’s looking good so far for this Sunday’s edition, “Willow to Roses,” which invites walkers, cyclists and skaters to take over the streets and explore a route that connects San Jose’s Municipal Rose Garden, Willow Glen and San Jose State University. After months of unusually strong rain and windstorms, the forecast calls for sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s.There will be “activity hubs” at each endpoint, featuring DJs, live bands, folklorico dancers, food trucks, bike repair clinics and even the San Jose State Marching Band. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you can get more information at www.vivacall...

Sonoma County officially ends local drought emergency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

(KRON) -- The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to end the local drought emergency it declared two years ago. Wet winter storms dropped nearly three feet of rain on Santa Rosa. Two main reservoirs that supply Sonoma County exceeded their normal storage capacity for the first time since 2019.Combined, Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino held 372,000 acre-feet of water when winter ended March 20, the most ever going into the dry season. An acre-foot is equal to approximately 326,000 gallons, or enough to meet the annual indoor and outdoor needs of three average households in Sonoma County. Santa Rosa's primary source of water is from the Russian River.Even after lifting the local emergency, county leaders are still strongly encouraging the public to continue conserving water. This is because California's weather patterns are becoming increasingly volatile as a result of climate change. 126 inches of snow recorded in Sierra Nevada mountains "We’ve made it throug...

Suspects detained after shooting in Pleasanton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

PLEASANTON, Calif. (KRON) -- The Pleasanton Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of Johnson Drive and Owens Drive. At this time it is unknown whether there are any victims. Suspects were detained in connection to the incident, PPD said. People are asked to avoid the area. There is limited information available about this story. Check back with us for updates.

US to play CONCACAF Gold Cup in Chicago, St Louis, Charlotte

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The defending champion United States will play its CONCACAF Gold Cup opener against Jamaica at Chicago on June 24.The Americans will meet Curaçao, St. Kitts and Nevis, Guyana or Sint Maarten four days later at St. Louis, then finish Group A against Nicaragua on July 2 at Charlotte, North Carolina.Mexico opens Group B against Honduras on June 25 at Houston, plays Haiti four days later at Glendale, Arizona, and meets invited guest Qatar on July 2 at Santa Clara, California, the Confederation of North and Central American and Caribbean Association Football said Tuesday.Quarterfinals will be on July 8 at Arlington, Texas, and the following day at Cincinnati. The semifinals will be July 12 at San Diego and Las Vegas, though CONCACAF will not specify venues for each semifinal until after the group stage.The championship will be at Inglewood, California, on July 16.___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

CONCACAF Gold Cup Glance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

All Times EDTPRELIMINARY ROUNDSAt Fort Lauderdale, Fla.FIRST ROUNDWinners advanceFriday June 16Trinidad and Tobago vs. Guadeloupe. 4:30 p.m.Martinique vs. St. Lucia, 7 p.m.Curaçao vs. St. Kitts and Nevis, 9 p.m.Saturday, June 17French Guiana vs. Sint Maarten, 4:30 p.m.Suriname vs. Puerto Rico, 7 p.m.Grenada vs. Guyana, 9 p.m.SECOND ROUNDWinners qualifyTuesday, June 20Preliminary 7 — Trinidad and Tobago-Guadeloupe winner vs. Grenada-French Guiana winner, 4:30 p.m.Preliminary 8 — Martinique-St. Lucia winner vs. Suriname-Puerto Rico winner, 7 p.m.Preliminary 9 — Curaçao-St. Kitts and Nevis winner vs. Guyana-Sint Maarten winner, 9 p.m.FIRST ROUNDTop two nations in each group advanceGROUP AGPWDLGFGAPtsJamaica0000000Nicaragua0000000United States0000000Preliminary 90000000Saturday, June 24At ChicagoUnited States vs. Jamaica, 9:30 p.m.Sunday, June 25At Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Nicaragua vs. Curaçao-St. Kitts and Nevis_Guyana-Sint Maarten winner, 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 28At St. LouisJamaica vs...

Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:53 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies aren’t saying whether their star players will be available Wednesday night as both teams try to avoid falling into 0-2 holes before hitting the road in their respective first-round series.Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Memphis’ Ja Morant both exited their series openers Sunday after getting hurt on drives to the basket, with Antetokounmpo bruising his lower back and Morant aggravating an already injured right hand. Antetokounmpo didn’t practice Tuesday, but the Bucks haven’t ruled out the possibility the two-time MVP could play Wednesday in Game 2 against the Miami Heat. The Grizzlies called Morant a game-time decision against the Los Angeles Lakers after an MRI revealed no ligament damage.An injury report released Tuesday listed Antetokounmpo as doubtful and Morant as questionable.“We have 24-plus hours before game time, so he’ll get treatment,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said Tuesday afternoon. “We’ll see how he f...