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Everyone gets their chance to laugh during this TheatreWorks show

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

Meredith McDonough was in for a happy surprise last month, when she was asked – in somewhat last-minute fashion – to step in and direct TheatreWorks’ holiday season production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”“Originally, James Monroe Iglehart was directing this show,” McDonough explains. “Then, through his good fortune, the ‘Spamalot’ that he had been a part of suddenly announced they were going to Broadway during this time.”Ironically, Monroe was busy doing “Falsettos” — another musical by “Spelling Bee” composer-lyricist William Finn — in Minneapolis when she first fielded the call from TheatreWorks.Yet, she did have an opening in her calendar for November and December, so she ended up packing her bags and heading back out to the Bay Area — where she had spent four years serving as the company’s director of new works.“I am thrilled to be back at TheatreWorks,” she says.Theater lovers can also enjoy the McDonough-TheatreWorks reunion by attending “...

Restaurant news: Izzy’s on the Peninsula to reopen this winter

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

After a long closure for a major renovation, Izzy’s on the Peninsula — formerly Izzy’s of San Carlos — will reopen this winter.Besides a reimagined 7,500-square-foot space, the restaurant will unveil a new menu and new alfresco and private dining spaces.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | San Francisco restaurant owners charged with offering bribes to acquire leases on Pompei’s Grotto, Lou’s Fish Shack properties Restaurants, Food and Drink | Shake Shack leases space near eBay for new restaurant Restaurants, Food and Drink | 7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend Restaurants, Food and Drink | These 13 California restaurants make list of nation’s best new eateries Restaurants, Food and Drink | Holiday spirits: Five fancy seasonal cocktails you can make at home “We look forward to welcoming back our community and introducing this stunning new space...

BottleRock promoters bringing Latin music fest to Napa next year

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

(BCN) -- The promoters behind the music festival BottleRock Napa Valley announced this week that they are bringing Latin music artists to Napa next year for the first annual La Onda Festival. The two-day event will take place June 1 and 2, a week after BottleRock and will be held at the Napa Valley Expo.The organizers said the lineup will be spread across the Latin music spectrum with an emphasis on Mexican musicians. The event will also feature DJ sets, local and regional Latin cuisine and interactive aspects such as a spa, dance club and silent disco. Nearly two dozen Bank of America branches closing across Bay Area "We have a wonderfully diverse population in Northern California, but up until now, our Latin communities, and those who enjoy Latin music, have had to travel to Southern California or out of state to enjoy a multi-day festival devoted to Latin music," organizers for La Onda said in an email. "We are happy to be able to offer this experience in NorCal with La Onda."N...

Narcan given to Campbell man under arrest on drug, gun charges

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

(KRON) -- A Campbell man who authorities said was found asleep while his vehicle was set in "drive" was arrested on multiple drug and gun charges Monday, according to the Campbell Police Department. While transporting the man to the police department, he suffered a medical emergency where officers administered Narcan while providing life-saving support, police said.On Nov. 27, Campbell police officers responded to a report of a man believed to be unconscious in a vehicle in the driveway of an apartment complex, authorities said. At the scene, officers said they found Andrew Fiddler, 32, of Campbell, and uncovered fentanyl pills and other illegal drugs, along with a loaded handgun registered to someone else. Guns, drugs, cash seized in San Jose mobile home park bust Fiddler was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance while in possession of a loaded handgun not registered to him, police said, and various drug-related offenses.Campbell police officers provide...

The Vikings are relishing Brian Flores running their defense as long as they can

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings stumbled to an 0-3 start, endured seven games without superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson and have started three different quarterbacks after king-of-durability Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending injury.How, then, have they managed to maintain control of a spot in the playoffs with five games to go? That’s a tribute to Brian Flores, whose bold debut as Minnesota’s defensive coordinator will undoubtedly put him in the conversation for head coach vacancies around the NFL when the next hiring cycle begins.“I’m having a great time coaching this team. I am thankful for the opportunity to coach this group of guys,” Flores said. “It’s fun group to coach. They work hard. It’s important to them.”Flores has not only rejuvenated a defense that had been struggling for the last three years — and even through the first three weeks of this season — but served as a valuable confidant to head coach Kevin O’Connell as the Viking...

Zumiez: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

LYNNWOOD, Wash. (AP) — LYNNWOOD, Wash. (AP) — Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) on Thursday reported a loss of $2.2 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Lynnwood, Washington-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 17 cents per share.The clothing retailer posted revenue of $216.3 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $213.4 million.For the current quarter ending in January, Zumiez said it expects revenue in the range of $275 million to $281 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ZUMZ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ZUMZSource

Unions in Wisconsin sue to reverse collective bargaining restrictions on teachers, others

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

Seven unions representing teachers and other public workers in Wisconsin filed a lawsuit Thursday attempting to end the state’s near-total ban on collective bargaining for most public employees.The 2011 law, known as Act 10, has withstood numerous legal challenges over the past dozen years and was the signature legislative achievement of former Republican Gov. Scott Walker, who used it to mount a presidential run.The latest lawsuit is the first since the Wisconsin Supreme Court flipped to liberal control in August. But it was filed in a county circuit court — unlike other major cases that have gone directly to the Supreme Court since its ideological shift — and will likely take more than a year to make its way up for a final ruling.The Act 10 law effectively ended collective bargaining for most public unions by allowing them to bargain solely over base wage increases no greater than inflation. It also disallowed the automatic withdrawal of union dues, required annual recertifi...

18-year-old arrested in string of at least 18 robberies along DC trail

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

At least 18 separate robberies occurred along or near the Metropolitan Branch Trail in D.C. over the past month or so, according to police. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli) At least 18 separate robberies occurred along or near the Metropolitan Branch Trail in D.C. over the past month or so, according to police. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli) An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in a total of 18 robberies that happened in the span of about a month near the Metropolitan Branch Trail in Northeast D.C., according to police.D.C. police 5th District Commander Sylvan Altieri said the teen was arrested Tuesday and faces armed robbery and other robbery related charges. Officers were patrolling the trail Tuesday afternoon — due to a ...

Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its best month in more than a year

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

Stocks closed mostly higher Thursday as the market ended November with its biggest monthly gain in more than a year.The S&P 500 rose 0.4% after drifting between small gains and losses. The benchmark index rose 8.9% in November, its biggest monthly gain since July 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.5%, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2%. Both indexes also posted solid gains for the month, finishing with gains of 8.8% and 10.7%, respectively. The market marched steadily higher for much of November as investors grew hopeful that the Federal Reserve is finally done raising interest rates, which fight inflation by slowing the economy. Those hopes got more support with a report that the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation cooled last month.November’s rally was also driven largely by the technology sector, where several companies with high values tend to disproportionately impact the market. Microsoft gained 12.1% for the month, while Nvidia rose 14.7%. Also, Treasur...

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers still focused on playing again this season and perhaps before Dec. 24

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:42:58 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers fully intends to play again this season for the New York Jets and he hasn’t ruled out being back on the field for a game in a few weeks.The quarterback has been making a remarkably quick recovery since tearing his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11. Rodgers, speaking to local reporters Thursday, returned to practice Wednesday — the three-month anniversary of his surgery — but said he’s not yet close to being able to play. He acknowledged he won’t be 100% healthy if he returns less than four months after surgery and added that it “wouldn’t make sense” to rush his return if the Jets (4-7) are out of the playoff hunt. But he also left open the door for him to be back under center before his initial goal of Dec. 24 against Washington, saying he plans to ramp up his practice activities next week.“I think anything’s possible,” Rodgers said.The four-time NFL MVP said he needs to make sure ...