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WATCH LIVE: Dodgers officially introduce Shohei Ohtani

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers are holding a press conference to officially introduce reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani as a member of the team. The press conference will begin at 3 p.m.Ohtani is expected to address the media, field questions and provide a first look at his name on the back of a Dodgers jersey — which is already on sale, and selling fast.Manager Dave Roberts and president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman are among those expected to join Ohtani at the podium.Ohtani announced he was signing with the Dodgers in a social media post last Saturday, bringing an end to weeks of speculation regarding one of the biggest free agents in American sports history. As originally reported by ESPN, the deal is for 10 years and $700 million and is the largest guaranteed contract in sports history. The unique contract also includes significant deferrals on the yearly salary, with the expectation that it will allow the Dodgers to build a more competitive team around the two-time MVP.Shohei O...

These are the top 15 jobs people want to quit the most, report says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

A recently released report identified the top 15 jobs workers are planning to quit partially due to stressful work environments, return to office mandates, low compensation packages and the current state of the economy.Workers in industries ranging from tech to healthcare dominated the list from Payscale, even though some are bringing home six-figure salaries. The report was compiled based on employee-reported data from more than 770,000 U.S. workers between November 2022 and October 2023.  California’s budget deficit increases to $68 billion Many workers stated that they plan to leave within six months.These are the top 15 jobs workers are planning to quitSenior product manager: 66% seeking a new job; $144,000 median payPhlebotomist: 62% seeking a new job; $39,300 median payLine cook: 62% seeking a new job; $32,200 median payPatient care technician: 61% seeking a new job; $37,700 median payEmergency room registered nurse: 60% seeking a new job; $79,100 median payPatient services ...

Believe, Achieve, Inspire: A Guide to Transformative Living

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

Have you ever wondered how some people deal with the challenges of life with confidence and turn their dreams into reality? Well, this article will help you find a secret to embark on a transformative journey toward a life filled with purpose and accomplishment.The Power of Believing in Yourself:The first and most important step is to start believing in yourself, which lays the foundation for a fulfilling life. When you have faith in your abilities, you create a positive mindset that propels you forward, even in the face of challenges.Self-belief acts as a driving force that encourages you to set ambitious goals and pursue your dreams. It provides the resilience needed to overcome setbacks and learn from failures, turning them into stepping stones towards success. Remember, you are your biggest supporter, and embracing this truth opens doors to endless possibilities.Achieving Success in Transformative Living:Success in transformative living is not just about material wealth or exter...

San Jose Chamber of Commerce picks business veteran as new president

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Chamber of Commerce has picked a new president, a woman who is a veteran in South Bay business, a decision that could end the revolving door for the top post at the organization.Leah Toeniskoetter has been chosen as the new chamber president and chief executive officer, the organization stated Thursday.“The Chamber of Commerce supports and speaks for a wide spectrum of businesses, from our favorite locally owned stores that are core to our neighborhoods to Fortune 500 enterprises that drive global change,” Toeniskoetter said on Thursday.Toeniskoetter takes over the post in January, the chamber said.The Chamber of Commerce picked its third leader in about three years — right when downtown San Jose is battling to escape an economic “doom loop.”Toeniskoetter’s experience includes stints at Toeniskoetter Development, SPUR San Jose, and Deloitte. She has now become the 12th president and CEO of the business group.She succe...

Jury in Jonathan Majors assault trial to begin deliberations

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

By Alli Rosenbloom and Nicki Brown | CNNJurors in the assault trial against actor Jonathan Majors now have the case and will begin deliberations.The trial, which began on December 4, stems from a March 25 domestic dispute involving Majors and his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Majors has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault and aggravated harassment. He faces up to one year in prison if convicted.Majors did not testify during the trial, but he was present in the New York City courtroom for the duration of the proceedings.During Thursday’s closing arguments, prosecutors alleged Majors “didn’t hesitate to use physical violence” against Jabbari in the March dispute when he grabbed Jabbari’s right hand, twisted her arm behind her back and then “struck a blow” to her head.Priya Chaudhry, Majors attorney, reiterated his innocence during her closing argument, calling the accusations against him “fake” and alleging that Jabbari was the aggressor in the March dispute.On Th...

Spare the Air alert issued for Friday; rainy weather to arrive this weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

Poor air quality is expected to choke the Bay Area’s skies on Friday before a rainy weather system swings into the region, potentially offering a fresh round of showers for a region that’s had a drier-than-normal autumn.A Spare the Air Alert will be in effect Friday for much of the Bay Area, as a ridge of high pressure and a lack of strong offshore winds cause atmospheric conditions across the region to stagnate with high levels of airborne particulates. As a result, it will be illegal for most residents to operate wood-burning stoves and fireplaces Friday while the alert remains in place, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.“When there’s an inversion layer that kind of acts like a lid and it kind of traps the air close to the ground, it does tend to build up in the wintertime when there isn’t a good weather system to clear things out,” said Aaron Richardson, a spokesman for the air quality district.The bout of poor air quality is expect...

Ivanka Trump appears with ‘pal’ Kim Kardashian at Justin Timberlake show

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

Kim Kardashian is continuing her project of trying to make the general public forget that Ivanka Trump was “complicit” in her father’s controversial presidency by appearing in photos of the two looking like the best of friends as they together attended Justin Timberlake’s invite-only show Wednesday night in Las Vegas.“Ladies night in LA!” Ivanka Trump captioned an Instagram Story photo of her and Kardashian in slinky, mostly black gowns at the grand opening for the Fontainebleau, a resort and casino on the Las Vegas strip, where Timberlake performed. On her Instagram Story, Kardashian also shared a photo that Donald Trump’s former senior White House adviser captioned: “It’s always a great time with you @kimkardashian!”In addition, the Daily Mail published photos showing Ivanka Trump sitting with Kardashian and her sister, supermodel Kendall Jenner, as they applaud for Timberlake’s performance.For some reason, Kardashi...

Single-family home sells in Palo Alto for $2.8 million

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

4005 Sutherland Drive – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 4000 block of Sutherland Drive in Palo Alto was sold on Nov. 20, 2023. The $2,750,000 purchase price works out to $1,856 per square foot. The house, built in 1951, has an interior space of 1,482 square feet. This single-story house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from composition shingles. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the house provides a single carport.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In August 2022, a 1,097-square-foot home on Sutherland Drive in Palo Alto sold for $2,508,000, a price per square foot of $2,286. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom.A 1,255-square-foot home on the 700 block of East Charleston Road in Palo Alto sold in March 2023, for $2,470,500, a price per square foot of $1,969. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Charleston Court, Palo Alto, in June 2023, a 3,073-squar...

San Jose: Two arrested in string of home burglaries in Evergreen, Silver Creek

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

SAN JOSE — Two Southern California men were arrested in a string of home burglaries in the Evergreen and Silver Creek areas, and have since been linked to several more instances in the city, according to San Jose police.Dametrius Batchelor, 23, of Riverside, and Daemori Hunt, a 20-year-old resident of the nearby city of Moreno Valley, were arrested Dec. 6 following a chase that involved a police helicopter and ended in a residential neighborhood in East San Jose.That evening, San Jose police, which had increased their presence in the area because of a rash of burglaries, were called to another incident in the 3000 block of King Estates. Responding officers spotted a car that matched one described in an earlier burglary, and tried to stop the car about five miles south near Fontanoso Way.Two men fled the car and ran toward a creek and field area, but police officers aided by the SJPD helicopter found them hiding in brush. After they were arrested, police said officers searched ...

After plea deal, Richmond man has been convicted of pimping in both Contra Costa and Alameda Counties

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:23 GMT

OAKLAND — A Richmond man has agreed to plead no contest to pimping in exchange for a six-year prison term, according to court records.Joseph Walker, 32, was originally charged with human trafficking of a then-19-year-old woman who testified that Walker sexually assaulted her twice, and slapped her across the face on multiple occasions while he was acting as her panderer out of an Oakland hotel. She was introduced to Walker by a panderess she was with in Vallejo, she also told police.The terms of Walker’s deal required him to plead no contest to pimping and sexual battery, and agree to serve six years in prison. He must also register as a sex offender for 10 years, according to his plea form.Walker now has pimping convictions in both Contra Costa and Alameda counties. In 2019, he pleaded guilty to pimping in a Contra Costa courtroom, and was sentenced to three years in state prison. He was released on parole in early 2021, according to court records.The young woman in Wal...