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Minnesota Orchestra opens new season with a confident Thomas Søndergård on the podium

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

Thomas Søndergård begins his tenure as the 11th music director of the Minnesota Orchestra in earnest by returning to Richard Strauss, whose music the orchestra played on Søndergård’s first visit in 2021. From a chilling rendition of Strauss’ “Don Juan” Opus 20 to an homage of nature’s majesty in the composer’s “An Alpine Symphony,” the new conductor and the orchestra find a sublime groove with each other.Not one to take all the spotlight, Søndergård said in a brief onstage Q&A before Thursday’s concert that one of the reasons he chose Strauss was because it “highlights the orchestra in a way that takes actually a lot of focus away from the conductor.”If you go to the concerts this week, you may notice a handful of Minneapolis landmarks lighting up in the red-and-white colors of the Danish flag, as a way to welcome Søndergård to Minnesota. Among them — the Lowry Avenue Bridge and Target Field. Orchestra Hall also lights up in the colors for the concerts, and has a huge bouquet of...

1 killed, another injured after being hit by driver in San Fernando Valley

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

A driver in Sylmar struck two pedestrians Thursday night, killing one of them and seriously injuring another in what authorities are calling a tragic accident. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene in the 13900 block of Astoria Street, near Foothill Boulevard around 7:40 p.m. and requested a canopy for the fatality. Medical personnel with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and transported one patient to the hospital in unknown condition.Aerial footage taken by Sky5 showed the canopy in the middle of the street, with a wheelchair, which appeared to have sustained some damage, laying nearby.  A wheelchair seen in the road in Sylmar after a driver struck two pedestrians on Sept. 21, 2023. (KTLA)LAPD on the scene of an accident in Sylmar after a driver struck two pedestrians, one of whom was possibly in a wheelchair on Sept. 21, 2023. (KTLA)LAPD on the scene of an accident in Sylmar after a driver struck two pedestrians, one of w...

Gabe Kapler says SF Giants ‘still in a playoff race’ but they don’t play like it in loss to Dodgers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Before the Giants started their four-game series here against the Dodgers, Gabe Kapler wanted to make a point. A reporter had asked about the value of getting Kyle Harrison exposed to the unfriendly setting of Dodger Stadium, a venue where the 22-year-old left-hander is sure to pitch in meaningful games.Thursday night was not that. San Francisco’s slide over the first six games of this road trip means it will take a minor miracle to make the postseason. The Giants (76-77) fell below .500 for the first time since June 4 with a 7-2 loss. Their elimination number dropped to seven.But, Kapler said before first pitch, “Yeah, so, I just want to say this because I can kind of sense where some of these conversations are going, which is things like evaluation of young players, experience for a guy like Kyle Harrison. To me, I think we all need to be thinking that we are still in a playoff race.”Realistically, though, the Giants are at a point in the season whe...

What the 49ers are saying after beating the Giants

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

The 49ers moved to 3-0 Thursday night by beating the Giants 30-12 in their home opener.Deebo Samuel paced them with 129 receiving yards and a touchdown in the absence of Brandon Aiyuk, and Christian McCaffrey added 85 yards and a touchdown on the ground.Here’s what those two, coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers had to say after the win:San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan keeps an eye on the game against the New York Giants in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Kyle ShanahanOn the Giants blitzing:You always gotta be ready for that on every play. They did it on the first play of the game and they did a bunch throughout the game and that makes things hit-or-miss for both sides.On Purdy against the blitz:He missed a couple guys today and guys made a couple of real good catches. I thought it was just a huge challenge, one of the biggest ones Brock’s been in. The short w...

Invasive New Zealand mudsnails found in Lake Tahoe

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — A minuscule but “highly problematic” invasive aquatic species is threatening Lake Tahoe, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.Divers tasked with monitoring the body of water for invasive species recently discovered New Zealand mudsnails in it for the first time, the CDFW said in a statement Thursday. While the creatures typically reach no more than half a dozen millimeters in length, dense populations can displace and out-compete native species.The snails have been linked to reduced populations of aquatic insects, including mayflies and stoneflies, which salmon and trout depend upon, according to the CDFW.“This is a significant detection and one we’re treating with the utmost seriousness and urgency to determine the extent of the infestation and prevent any further spread within the Lake Tahoe watershed,” said Colin Purdy, environmental program manager for CDFW’s North Central Region, which encompasses the California portion of Lake Tahoe an...

Photos: Highlights of San Francisco 49ers first home win against New York Giants

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

.The 49ers’ 13th consecutive regular-season win came Thursday night against the New York Giants.This 30-12 victory over the New York Giants came in the 49ers’ home opener, following expected road wins over the Pittsburgh Steelers (30-7) and the Los Angeles Rams (30-23).The 49ers, in christening their 10th year at Levi’s Stadium, started their three-game homestand before yet another crowd full of 49ers Faithful donning red jerseys.Brock Purdy was a bit scattershot (25-of-37) but he surpassed 300 yards (310 yards) for the first time in his eight regular-season starts (all wins). He still hasn’t had a pass intercepted this season.Not to be forgotten is rookie kicker Jake Moody, who made three field-goal attempts for the third straight game.Ultimately, the 49ers want to play here for a Super Bowl berth on Jan. 28 as the NFC’s No. 1 seed, and every victory along the way is imperative. Next on their to-do list are the Arizona Cardinals (0-2) and then a playoff rematch with the Dallas Cowb...

Missing Campbell man found lying on shoulder of highway

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

(KRON) -- A missing man was found by police lying down along the side of a highway, the Campbell Police Department said. CPD found the man with the use of a specialized drone. The 84-year-old man was reported missing at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night. He suffers from dementia and Alzheimer's and has no car, cell phone or tracking device. CPD initiated a search, and their drone pilot spotted him lying on the shoulder of Highway 17 at about 1:30 a.m. Officers then responded to the location and rescued the man. The man had minor injuries, and he was hospitalized, per police. “The successful rescue is just one example of our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our community members,” stated Campbell police chief Gary Berg. “The Campbell Police Department remains dedicated to leveraging technology and innovative solutions to provide outstanding public safety.”

SF officials place restrictions upon unhoused people living in cars

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The SFMTA has oversight over San Francisco streets and parking. This week, the agency’s board of directors found themselves making a difficult decision affecting homelessness.The board voted to decide whether it wants to put restrictions on an area where more than 100 unhoused people are living in vehicles.The board voted to add a four-hour parking limit on two roads near Lake Merced and San Francisco State University. That seems like a simple change, but it’s happening where people are living in RVs and cars along the road. The board wants to give some time before the four hours is enforced.Winston Drive and Buckingham Way in San Fransisco run just north of SFSU. According to Supervisor Myrna Melgar, more than 100 parked RVs and cars along the road have created issues for years.From the disposal of sewage in public places to the use of generators on dry grass.“We can not do no enforcement and pretend like we’re doing something good for this community when we...

Power restored after South Bay outage

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

(KRON) -- A power outage in the South Bay Thursday night affected more than 15,000 PG&E customers, according to PG&E's outage map. Power was restored at 8:58 p.m. The outage was in the area of Campbell and Saratoga, west of San Jose. The outage began at around 7:15 p.m. PG&E is investigating the cause of the outage.

Skubal sharp to win fourth straight as Tigers beat last-place A’s 7-3

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:01 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tarik Skubal had a season-high 10 strikeouts in seven strong innings for his fourth consecutive win, and the Detroit Tigers handed the Athletics their eighth consecutive loss, beating Oakland 7-3 on Thursday night.Kerry Carpenter had his ninth multi-hit game this month and the 34th of the season for Detroit. Matt Vierling added two hits, an RBI and scored twice for the Tigers, who are 6-2 on their final road trip of the season.Brent Rooker hit his 28th home run for the last-place A’s (46-107), who need to win their final nine games to avoid matching the 1979 A’s (54-108) for the most losses in Oakland history.A’s manager Mark Kotsay’s team committed three errors, hit into two double plays and failed to advance a runner past first base in their latest setback.Skubal (7-3), who was born in Hayward 20 minutes south of Oakland, had another strong outing for Detroit while pitching in front of a small crowd of 6,160 at the Coliseum. The left-hander allowed two hits,...