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Marvelous midcentury gem in blossoming El Cerrito

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

This charming home pans over 2,400 square feet on two levels.This four-bedroom home showcases great light, an open kitchen and a lovely garden with entertaining space. The top floor features a sun-drenched living room, formal dining room, open kitchen and breakfast nook, two spacious bedrooms, and one bathroom.The lower floor boasts one bedroom, one bathroom, a bright laundry room and a massive bonus space. This flex room could be a fourth bedroom, recreation/media room, home office or convert to an in-law en suite.A two-car garage and wide driveway offer plenty of parking.Enjoy the lush verdant yard full of flora year-round. Stroll over to El Cerrito Plaza for shopping/dining. BART is mere blocks away.This is the perfect combination of location, size and charm. Truly a rare offering!Location: 730 Norvell Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530Open house:  Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Offered for: $1,400,000Contact: Herman Chan at (415) 787-3450  Lic. 01395481 

Here’s what we know about President Biden’s trip to Southern California

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will make a fundraising swing through the Southland starting Friday, rubbing elbows with Hollywood’s elite to benefit his reelection bid.Few details about specific events were available as of Thursday evening. The White House announced only that he will be in Los Angeles from Friday to Sunday. The president and first lady were traveling separately to Southern California on Friday.The President was scheduled to start his West Coast visit Friday morning in Las Vegas, where he planned to talk about his efforts to boost U.S. infrastructure. A planned high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area on Tuesday got a Biden administration pledge of $3 billion to help start laying track, Nevada elected officials said.The $12 billion project led by Brightline West has been talked about for decades, and U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen told reporters that it now has all required right-of-way and environmental approvals, along with labor agreem...

Putin dice que se presentará a las elecciones presidenciales de 2024 en Rusia

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

(CNN) — El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, anunció su candidatura a las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, según informó este viernes la agencia estatal de noticias TASS.Putin hizo el anuncio en una ceremonia en el Kremlin, la residencia oficial del presidente ruso, dijo TASS.Las elecciones, que tendrán lugar el 17 de marzo de 2024, significan la apuesta de Putin por su quinto mandato presidencial, consolidando su continuo control del poder como jefe de Estado o primer ministro durante más de dos décadas.Las próximas elecciones marcarán también la primera vez que los residentes de las regiones ucranianas ocupadas de Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia y Jersón, anexionadas por Rusia durante el conflicto, participen en los comicios presidenciales.La comunidad internacional condenó anteriormente las elecciones locales en estas regiones, organizadas por funcionarios respaldados por Rusia, calificándolas de farsa.El Kremlin aún no ha emitido ninguna declaración oficial sobre la ca...

Johnson Outdoor: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

RACINE, Wis. (AP) — RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) on Friday reported a loss of $16 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Racine, Wisconsin-based company said it had a loss of $1.56 per share.The outdoor gear company posted revenue of $96.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $19.5 million, or $1.90 per share. Revenue was reported as $663.8 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on JOUT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/JOUTSource

Negotiations at COP28 climate talks ramp up as summit enters second and final week

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Nations climate conference on Friday began its final week with negotiators expected to zoom in on the future of fossil fuels on a dangerously warming planet.“It’s go-time for governments at COP28 this week,” U.N. Climate Chief Simon Stiell said at a press event Friday.Discussions after a first week of pageantry and official visits now become more difficult, particularly when it comes to language calling for the potential phase-out of the use of emission-spewing fossil fuels. Any language along those lines likely will draw the ire of Saudi Arabia, a major oil producer just next door to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE itself also is planning to boost its oil production from 4 million to 5 million barrels of crude oil a day to take advantage of the fossil fuel market before countries potentially shift away from its use.Stiell underlined the challenge ahead if the world doesn’t limit emissions, describing ice shelves melting causing ...

Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over two decades, state media say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over two decades, state media say.Source

Analysis: If a kicker once won the AP NFL MVP award, Tyreek Hill or another non-QB can win it

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here.___Tyreek Hill’s record-breaking pace this season has led to a persistent question that’s become a hot topic on debate shows.Can Hill become the first wide receiver to win the AP NFL MVP award?Mark Moseley was the Most Valuable Player in 1982, so if a kicker can win it, any player could. Well, maybe not a long snapper or punter.Hill is making a strong case in a season where there’s no clear frontrunner through the first 13 weeks. He has 1,481 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns for the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins (9-3). Hill is on pace to break Calvin Johnson’s single-season record for yards and become the first player to hit 2,000.Still, he has the seventh-best MVP odds, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy are tied for best odds. Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa and Lamar Jackson also are ahead of Hill.Hill can’t rack up those lofty ...

A rocket attack targets the US Embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage but no casualties

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

BAGHDAD (AP) — A rocket attack on the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad caused minor damage but no casualties Friday morning, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.The attack is the first on the embassy located in the heavily fortified Green Zone of Iraq’s capital to be confirmed since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. The Green Zone houses Iraqi government buildings and embassies on the west bank of the Tigris River.Iran-backed militias in Iraq have claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks that targeted bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria since Israel declared war on Hamas two months ago. The U.S. military says 78 attacks have been carried out against U.S. facilities over the past weeks, of which 37 were in Iraq and 41 in Syria.An Iraqi security official said 14 Katyusha rockets were fired Friday, of which some struck near one of the U.S. Embassy’s gates while others fell in the river. The official said the rocket attack caused material damage but no casualties.A U.S...

Denver weather: Snow falling around the state, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow showers will linger across the state Friday with the biggest impact in the metro occurring later in the day, especially south along the Palmer Divide in the Denver weather forecast.Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day. Weather today: Winter weatherSnow showers continue for the mountains on Friday with some places receiving up to a foot of snow, mainly on mountain tops. Pilots report severe turbulence landing at Denver International Airport Denver could see a few flakes in the morning with minimal accumulation. Highs will top out around the 40-degree mark with a light wind. Snow pushes back into the metro and the Front Range during the evening commute.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Dec. 8 Weather tonight: Snow tapers offLight snow continues overnight. The Palmer Divide will pick up the most snow in the Front Range. The metro can also see some snow during the evening and early overnight hours. Totals for the metro look to be between 1-3 inches with more ...

Florida bear takes down decorations, leaving family with unforgettable Christmas memory

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:24 GMT

LONGWOOD, Fla. (WSVN) – A wild twist to the holiday season unfolded overnight in Longwood as a local family found themselves at the center of a “bear-y” unusual Christmas heist. The Levin family’s home security video captured the moment a curious bear took down their festive decorations, transforming what was supposed to be dinner time into an unexpected light display.“I didn’t even see it. It wasn’t until my wife called and said, ‘Did you see what happened?'” remarked EJ Levin, recounting the unexpected visitor’s antics. The incident occurred at the Levin residence, where holiday decorations had adorned the property since Black Friday.The surveillance footage reveals the bear approaching the decorations. “It’s like they’re all there, next thing you know, the camera turns on, the bear comes in and paws it down,” said Levin. According to the family, bears are frequent visitors to their neighborhood, making ...