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Oakland: Liquor store clerk shot for refusing to lower the price of a bottle of booze

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

OAKLAND — The clerk of a liquor store on International Boulevard was shot and wounded while arguing with two patrons about the price of a bottle of alcohol, authorities said.The clerk, who was hospitalized but survived, was shot twice during an argument with two patrons who were trying to convince him to lower the price of particular bottle of liquor. After the clerk flat-out refused, one of the patrons, a yet-to-be-identified man, pulled out a gun, the clerk would later tell authorities.The clerk, fearing for his life, reached for his own weapon, and the man fired twice, striking the clerk, police said. The two patrons reportedly left without taking any items.No arrests have been made, and police haven’t disclosed any suspect information. The incident occurred June 23, on the 8900 block of International Boulevard in East Oakland.Staff writer Harry Harris contributed to this report.

San Jose: Men held after armed robbery at poker game nets $30k, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

SAN JOSE — A pair of men allegedly stole cash and property from a poker game at a San Jose home, leading to a two-months long investigation which ended when a suspect attempting to flee police instead fell through a ceiling, according to authorities.San Jose police said that they responded to reports of an armed robbery at a home on the 4000 block of Ambrose Court on May 4. A poker game involving more than 10 people was taking place inside when two armed, masked men broke through a rear sliding-glass door and entered the residence.The suspects allegedly demanded that the victims get down on the floor, and sent one to retrieve cash from a bedroom. The two men, both 39 years old and residents of San Jose, departed the home with stolen property and more than $30,000 in cash, police said.One victim was pistol-whipped in the head during the encounter.With the help of a police dog, one of the suspects was arrested that night. Police said they identified the other suspect during the invest...

SF Giants announce self-driving car company as jersey patch sponsor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

For the first time in the team’s 140-year history, the Giants will have a sponsor on their jersey.Cruise, described as “driverless ridehail service” in a press release on the official MLB website, now has a patch with the company’s logo on the shoulder of each jersey. The partnership will last until 2025.Cruise is a subsidiary of General Motors, has also been described as providing a robotaxi service.The #SFGiants and Cruise. Together, driving our city towards a safer, more environmentally sustainable future.Today, @Cruise becomes our first official jersey patch partner. pic.twitter.com/hQckJbCrOZ— SFGiants (@SFGiants) August 3, 2023As part of the partnership, hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations will be installed around Oracle Park.San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler said he is a fan of the partnership.“I think it’s really cool, and I think it was incorporated really well as it doesn’t stand out,” Kapler said. “And...

Kura Sushi brings its revolving sushi bar to San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

Kura Sushi, the popular Japanese chain that sends handmade sushi around its restaurants via conveyor belt, has brought its high-tech service model to North San Jose.This week’s opening at the Pacific Rim Plaza makes for four locations in the Bay Area (after Cupertino, Pleasanton, San Francisco) and 19 for California. Worldwide, there are more than 500 Kura restaurants.Customers order via iPad and select plates of sushi and appetizers as they stream nearby under covered domes. There’s also a special ordering system for kids.More than 100 menu items are offered, including 30 types of nigiri, 30 hand rolls (wrapped in seaweed or soy paper) and 22 sushi rolls. Rounding out the menu are hot sides (tempura, gyoza, takoyaki, Kura Crispy Fries); cold sides (sashimi, edamame); soups (miso, ramen, udon); and dessert (mochi, taiyaki, sesame balls).Kura boasts that it imports from Japan many of its key ingredients, including its secret-recipe vinegar, the special Kura broth starter ...

Bay Area man who flaunted guns on Instagram gets 5 years in federal prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — A San Rafael man who allegedly posted pictures of himself holding a pistol as he drove through Oakland has been sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison, court records show.Tyler Revels, 25, was sentenced in late June by U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria. Revels pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, a charge that stemmed from an April 2021 probation search of his home that occurred after his probation officer learned of the incriminating Instagram posts, prosecutors said.Probation officers found 60 loose bullets, a loaded pistol and multiple magazines in the home, authorities said.Revels was charged in federal court in October 2021, and was released from pretrial custody. During a search of his home in March 2022, authorities allegedly found identifying information for several people, including a woman who reported losing her wallet at a Bay Area spa days earlier. He pleaded guilty to the gun charge in May 2022.Despite t...

WW International: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — WW International, Inc. (WW) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $50.8 million.The New York-based company said it had profit of 65 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 4 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 8 cents per share.The weight-loss program operator posted revenue of $226.8 million in the period.WW International expects full-year revenue in the range of $890 million to $910 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WWSource

Alignment Healthcare: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — Alignment Healthcare Inc. (ALHC) on Thursday reported a loss of $28.5 million in its second quarter.The Orange, California-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 21 cents per share.The Medicare Advantage insurer posted revenue of $462.4 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $436.9 million.Alignment Healthcare shares have declined 51% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $5.76, a decrease of 65% 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 ALHC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ALHCSource

PTC Therapeutics: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) — SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) — PTC Therapeutics Inc. (PTCT) on Thursday reported a loss of $198.9 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the South Plainfield, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $2.66.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.58 per share.The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $213.8 million in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $214 million.PTC Therapeutics expects full-year revenue in the range of $940 million to $1 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PTCT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PTCTSource

Texas A&M and Black journalist reach $1M settlement after backlash over her diversity work sabotaged employment offer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M and Black journalist reach $1M settlement after backlash over her diversity work sabotaged employment offer.Source

Agilon: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Agilon Health Inc. (AGL) on Thursday reported a loss of $16.7 million in its second quarter.The Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 1 cent per share.The senior-focused health care company posted revenue of $1.15 billion in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.11 billion.For the current quarter ending in September, Agilon said it expects revenue in the range of $1.13 billion to $1.14 billion.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $4.53 billion to $4.54 billion.Agilon shares have increased 18% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $19.04, a decrease of 28% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights...