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Benicio Del Toro Weathers Weary Cop Genre in Reptile

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

Make no mistake, you’ve already seen the new Netflix-y murder-mystery-procedural Reptile — but why not watch it again? That is, if you haven’t written it yourself in your dreams. Talk about a modern-ish genre that desperately needs a shake-up: You get the unhappy cop who’s just about had it, a bloody murder with a seemingly simple solution, unearthed hints that suggest there’s a bigger secret story involving the Rich and the Powerful, the disinterment of old newspaper clippings or legal documents, a few knockings on screen doors, the brawls and shootouts when the conspiracy becomes obvious, and the semi-sacrificial climactic confrontation.Along the way, lowlife red herrings are bandied about, the cop’s marriage is strained by the job or by suspicion, and the institutions that hold our society together are exposed as corrupt and malignant. It’s the core of every cop bestseller of the past three decades or more (Michael Connelly, Lee Child, David Baldacci times ten thousand) and many ...

He cursed out judge, prosecutor, and allegedly threw a punch at his lawyer in court. Now this Antioch murder suspect has a new attorney

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

MARTINEZ — The prosecution of Ramello Randle has been anything but smooth sailing.The 28-year-old Oakland man tried to serve as his own attorney last year, but the trial ended after he told the judge, “I’m not your b—-,” wished death upon the prosecutor and loudly declared that police and the district attorney were “f—ing framing me” for the murder of his child’s mother.The courtroom outburst caused a mistrial but cost Randle his pro per status, allowing the courts to force him to accept representation by a private attorney.Since then, somehow, things have only gotten worse.At a Sept. 15 court appearance, Randle allegedly took a swing at his own lawyer, tripped in the process, and was quickly handcuffed and carted off to jail by courtroom deputies, according to multiple sources with firsthand knowledge. The attorney, a former DA candidate named Lawrence Strauss, was uninjured.The attempted courtroom attack came, ironically, durin...

Palo Alto: Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen joins Stanford Shopping Center

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

Moussaka. Turkish pizza. Not-so-traditional Baba Ghanoush.A decade after launching in San Mateo, Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen is broadening its reach for those dishes and more with a fourth Bay Area restaurant.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | First look at San Jose’s Rollati restaurant, City Hall’s sleek new neighbor Restaurants, Food and Drink | Starbucks set to close seven stores in San Francisco Restaurants, Food and Drink | The Cats hosting Oct. 8 Maui benefit with music, Oct. 22 paella dinner Restaurants, Food and Drink | Chipotle and San Jose tech company testing a robotic makeline that builds salads and bowls Restaurants, Food and Drink | Oakland’s Burdell offers elevated soul food and a love letter to grandma The trio behind the concept — co-founders Onur Alkanoglu and Yasar Bulutoglu and partner Amir Hosseini — has redesigned and moved into a space at S...

Single family residence sells for $2.5 million in Los Gatos

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

16926 Roberts Road – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 16900 block of Roberts Road in Los Gatos has a new owner. The 2,012-square-foot property, built in 1978, was sold on Sept. 5, 2023. The $2,520,000 purchase price works out to $1,252 per square foot. The layout of this two-story house includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Additionally, the house features a two-car garage. The property’s backyard also includes both a spa and a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:A 2,403-square-foot home on the 100 block of Serra Court in Los Gatos sold in September 2022, for $2,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,186. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 1,499-square-foot home on Robie Lane in Los Gatos sold for $2,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,668. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Magneson Loop, Los Gatos, in September 2022, a 1,386-square-foot home was sold for $2,000,000, a price per square foot of $1,443....

Kaiser shuts many out-patient pharmacies across Bay Area during strike. See which are closed

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

Kaiser Permanente, confronted with a massive nationwide strike that includes 23,000 Bay Area workers, has shut a number of out-patient pharmacies across the region.The strike over under-staffing, wages and other issues is set for three days, but the union coalition representing workers noted Wednesday that workers had voted to stop work for up to 10 days. The strike could be extended if the unions cannot come to an agreement with the health care giant, the coalition said.Related ArticlesHealth | Kaiser workers across the Bay Area start strike that could last three days — or longer Health | COVID vaccine’s rocky rollout: What to expect in the Bay Area Health | Kaiser workers go on strike around Bay Area: Five things to know Health | Kaiser workers set for massive strike with picketers around the Bay Area: What to know Health | Kaiser says new COVID-19 booster shots coming as early as this week ...

Making sense of Grimes’ child custody claims against Elon Musk

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

It turns out that even Elon Musk and Grimes are vulnerable to ordinary human hassles like child custody disputes, as evidenced by the ethereal singer going to court to sue the billionaire over a matter regarding their three young children and her petition to establish “a parental relationship.”During their three-year relationship, Musk and Grimes (who’s known in court documents by her real name Claire Boucher), tried to portray themselves as intellectually superior beings who presumably were highly evolved on matters of the heart and procreation.But the publicly available records in San Francisco Superior Court suggest that the Tesla CEO and his ex-girlfriend are just like other aggrieved ex-partners. They’re having trouble working out how to co-parent their children, who, in their case, are ages 3 and under and bear the highly unusual, space-age names X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl and Tau Techno Mechanicus.Indeed, reports and Grimes’ since-deleted social...

69-year-old SF woman convicted of elderly abuse, domestic violence

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco resident Carole Selig, 69, has been convicted of domestic violence and elder abuse, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced on Wednesday. Selig was convicted of two counts of domestic violence, two counts of elder abuse, one count of assault with a deadly weapon, and one count of violating a restraining order.According to the District Attorney’s office, Selig repeatedly beat her 68-year-old boyfriend in their home in Russian Hill.  20,000 Kaiser health care workers on strike in the Bay Area “I would like to thank the jury for their service,” said Jenkins. “This case demonstrates that domestic violence will not be tolerated and be vigorously prosecuted by my office. Survivors are not alone and have an advocate in my office who will stand with them and fight for justice tirelessly in the courtroom.”Selig was in a dating relationship with the victim for a decade, according to testimony and evidence in the trial. On Feb. 25, ...

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 10/04/2023

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

Wall Street closed higher as the bond market loosened its vise on the stock market.The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Wednesday, coming off a 1.4% tumble that sent it to its lowest level in four months. The Dow rose 127 points, a day after wiping out its gains for the year. The Nasdaq composite added 1.4%.Treasury yields eased to give the stock market some more oxygen after reports suggested the U.S. economy may be cooling. Oil prices also tumbled by $5 per barrel to take some pressure off inflation and the threat of rates staying very high. On Wednesday:The S&P 500 rose 34.30 points, or 0.8%, to 4,263.75.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 127.17 points, or 0.4%, to 33,129.55.The Nasdaq composite rose 176.54 points, or 1.4%, to 13,236.01The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 1.86 points, or 0.1% to 1,729.01.For the week:The S&P 500 is down 24.30 points, or 0.6%.The Dow is down 377.95 points, or 1.1%.The Nasdaq is up 16.69 points, or 0.1%The Russell 2000 is down 56.09 poi...

Accolade: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Accolade, Inc. (ACCD) on Wednesday reported a loss of $32.8 million in its fiscal second quarter.The Seattle-based company said it had a loss of 43 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 56 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $96.9 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $94.4 million.For the current quarter ending in November, Accolade said it expects revenue in the range of $95 million to $97 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $410 million to $414 million.Accolade shares have increased 26% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $9.80, a decrease of 26% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investme...

Resources Connection: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:59:06 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Resources Connection Inc. (RGP) on Wednesday reported earnings of $3.1 million in its fiscal first quarter.The Irvine, California-based company said it had net income of 9 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 20 cents per share.The consulting company posted revenue of $170.2 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RGP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RGPSource