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Bay Area arts: 8 cool shows and fairs to hit this weekend

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

There is a lot to see and do this weekend in the Bay Area as — ready or not! — the holiday arts season begins to awaken.Here is a partial rundown.Smuin Xmas show returns, with boaOne of the Bay Area’s most beloved Christmas dance traditions is returning for a five-week run at several area venues. We’re talking about Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s annual “Christmas Ballet” program, a joyous mix of works ranging from elegant to sassy and silly and touching on styles including traditional and contemporary ballet, jazz, tap, swing and more. This year’s show includes world premiere numbers by company artistic director Amy Seiwert and former Smuin choreographer Nicole Haskins. Also in the program are classical dance favorites by company founder, the late Michael Smuin, including “Bach Magnificat,” “Gloucestershire Wassail,” and “Licht bensh’n,” as well as some of his more playful works, including “Christmas Island,” “Droopy Little Christmas Tree” and, of course, “Santa Baby...

San Francisco Centre evacuated due to potential bomb threat, one arrested

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person was arrested Wednesday after police responded to a report of a person with a suspicious device at San Francisco Centre Mall, the San Francisco Police Department said. Officers responded to a commercial building on the 800 block of Market Street at around 12:17 p.m. APEC street closures: How to navigate traffic, closures, and tow away zones Building employees evacuated an area of the building, police said. Arriving at the scene, officers detained someone matching the description of the suspect. The suspicious device was located and determined to be a lighter.After searching the mall, officers deemed the public area safe. The incident, police said, appears to be isolated and unrelated to the APEC meeting. Videos and photos from the scene showed a San Francisco PD Bomb Squad vehicle parked in front of the mall.

Alex Loera joins Bay FC as the expansion team’s first player after trade with Current

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

Defensive midfielder Alex Loera has become the first player for Bay FC, the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team set to begin play next season in the San Francisco Bay Area. Loera, who played at Santa Clara, was acquired in a trade with the Kansas City Current in exchange for $175,000 in allocation money and protection from Bay FC in the 2024 expansion draft.Loera was captain of the Broncos when they won an NCAA championship in 2020. She was picked by the Current in 2021 but deferred for her extra year of eligibility at Santa Clara. “As soon as I heard that Bay FC could be a potential team in the league I was so excited. I was like, `Yeah, I’m going to end up back here at some point,’” Loera said on a conference call Wednesday. In her rookie season with the Current last year, she scored the fastest goal in the league’s playoff history when she scored in the fourth minute of a semifinal match against OL Reign. “At 24 years old, I think Alex is w...

Maximus: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Maximus Inc. (MMS) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $59.1 million.The McLean, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 96 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, were $1.29 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.34 per share.The government health services provider posted revenue of $1.26 billion in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.27 billion.For the year, the company reported profit of $161.8 million, or $2.63 per share. Revenue was reported as $4.9 billion.Maximus expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.05 to $5.35 per share, with revenue in the range of $5.05 billion to $5.2 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Inv...

AC Milan fullback Florenzi under investigation in Italy for illegal betting, reports say

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

TURIN, Italy (AP) — AC Milan fullback Alessandro Florenzi became the latest Italian player placed under investigation by Turin prosecutors looking into footballers using illegal websites to bet on games, according to Italian media reports Wednesday.Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali and Juventus’ Nicolò Fagioli were already banned for 10 and seven months, respectively, by the Italian soccer federation in the widening case.Aston Villa’s Nicolò Zaniolo is also being investigated but has said he did not bet on games.Florenzi, who was a teammate of Zaniolo’s at Roma, had no immediate comment. He could be called in for questioning by prosecutors over the coming days, the LaPresse news agency reported. The soccer federation could also open an inquiry.The 32-year-old Florenzi joined Milan last year with a contract through 2024-25. He played on the Italy team that won the European Championship in 2021. The club did not immediately respond to a request for comment.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub...

J&J Snack Foods: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (AP) — PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (AP) — J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $30.4 million.The Pennsauken, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $1.57 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.73 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.69 per share.The drink and snack maker posted revenue of $443.9 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $419.3 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $78.9 million, or $4.08 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.56 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on JJSF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/JJSFSource

New York’s high court hears redistricting case, as Democrats angle to retake US House

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

New York’s highest court heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit that could reshape congressional districts in the state, which is expected to be a key battleground next year in the fight for control of the U.S. House. The Court of Appeals hearing in Buffalo came as Democrats want to scrap the state’s district lines after losing congressional seats that helped Republicans win a narrow majority last year.Democrats want the maps to be redrawn in a way that will give the party an edge in 2024. Republicans are trying to keep the current district lines in place. The case could have major ramifications for the coming elections, where Republicans’ control of the House is set to be tested by races in New York and other states where redistricting battles could sway seats in favor of either party. “New York is being looked at as one state that can provide more congressional opportunities,” said New York Law School professor Jeffrey Wice, adding “each of these court battles matter a...

The buyouts for coaches at the top of college football are generous, totaling tens of millions

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

Texas A&M fired football coach Jimbo Fisher, deciding that it was fine with paying him more than $75 million — the balance of his fully guaranteed, 10-year contract that he signed in 2020. The buyout is the highest paid to a coach in college sports history.Athletic director Ross Bjork said unrestricted contributions within the donor-backed 12th Man Foundation will be used to make an initial payment of $19 million to Fisher within 60 days and the rest would be paid with athletic department funds.Some of the current buyouts for coaches at public universities at the top of college football, totaling $585.5 million:Kirby Smart, Georgia, $92.5 million— Contract expires 2031.— His predecessor, Mark Richt, had a $4.1 million buyout in 2015.Brian Kelly, LSU, $70 million— Contract expires 2031.— His predecessor, Ed Orgeron, had a $16.9 million buyout in 2021.James Franklin, Penn State, $64.5 million— Contract expires 2031.— He would owe Penn State $6 million if he left for the NFL this y...

Hillenbrand: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

BATESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — BATESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Hillenbrand Inc. (HI) on Wednesday reported profit of $18.2 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Batesville, Indiana-based company said it had profit of 26 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.13 per share.The diversified industrial company specializing in business-to-business products posted revenue of $762.8 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $569.7 million, or $8.13 per share. Revenue was reported as $2.83 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, Hillenbrand expects its per-share earnings to range from 66 cents to 71 cents.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.60 to $3.95 per share, with revenue ranging from $3.28 billion to $3.44 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HI at https://www.zacks.com/...

PennantPark: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:15 GMT

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) on Wednesday reported earnings of $28 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Miami Beach, Florida-based company said it had profit of 48 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment gains, came to 32 cents per share.The investment company posted revenue of $35.7 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $39.3 million, or 77 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $139.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PFLT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PFLTSource