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Leaving California? If you want ‘fun’ lifestyle, here are states to move to

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

There’s no shortage of “fun” in California, so relocating to a place with nearly as many leisure options is no easy task.As a public service – not to mention highlighting an economic lesson or two – my trusty spreadsheet created “fun” grades for each state to help anyone contemplating an out-of-state move.Now, if you’re in a hurry for the rankings, my math recommends moving to Florida, or Hawaii, Massachusetts, Colorado or Minnesota.That’s the overall conclusion of a scorecard derived from eight measures of fun. How do states outside of California compare on benchmarks including how much is invested in recreation, what’s the level of leisurely resources, how tasty is the food and how fine is the weather?Please note that any state-by-state scorecard is a rough estimate of the ranking’s target. Results will suggest the winners and losers for a hypothetical but typical household.Caveats noted, the study says fun-seekers looking to become ex-Californians should avoid Indiana, Alabama, W...

Los Gatos social justice nonprofit hosts community healing event honoring George Floyd

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

Three years after the police killing of George Floyd, a Los Gatos-based social justice nonprofit is hosting a first-of-its-kind day of remembrance and community healing.The event is one in AWO’s slate of summer events to bring people of all backgrounds together to learn about each other’s similarities and celebrate differences.“It’s a moment to see how to move forward; it’s a moment to check how we’re healing. It’s a moment to discuss the work that still needs to be done,” AWO founder Folake Phillips said.“Breath. Forward. You are not Alone,” will take place May 25 at 6 p.m. at Town Plaza Park. The event will feature interfaith prayer, healing circles, community speakers, an open mic forum, storytelling, poetry and music.AWO hosted a virtual memorial in 2021 that drew about 40 people, Phillips said.“Bring your blankets, chairs and community spirits as we come together as diverse like-minded people for an afternoon of remembrance, healing and...

NCS baseball playoffs: Pittsburg, Freedom, Liberty step out of EBAL shadow

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

The Bay Valley Athletic League was overshadowed this spring by the East Bay Athletic League as teams such as Granada and Amador Valley found comfort in the upper half of the rankings.Not so Tuesday.On the first day of the North Coast Section playoffs, the BVAL won four games in the Division I bracket, including upset victories by 12th-seeded Pittsburg and 13th-seeded Freedom.No. 8 seed Liberty also advanced.On the season-ending side of those results were teams from the EBAL, including fourth-seeded Granada and fifth-seeded Amador Valley.No. 9 seed Dublin and No. 6 seed Foothill also lost.For Pittsburg, which scored five runs in the final two innings on the road to stun Granada 8-4, it was the program’s first NCS playoff victory since 1996, according to its coach, Marco Cartagena.He called his team’s small-ball performance “gritty.” The Pirates got three hits from Halen Guerrero and three walks from Daniel Trujillo.“Obviously, the EBAL’s got stacke...

1 stabbed in Jack London Square robbery Tuesday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was stabbed on Tuesday evening during an armed robbery near Jack London Square, the Oakland Police Department confirmed. The incident occurred at 10:14 p.m. on the 60 block of Franklin Street. Oakland police asking for public’s help in locating possible kidnap victim Oakland PD officers responded and made contact with a victim suffering from a stab wound. The victim told officers that three unknown suspects, one armed with a knife, confronted them and demanded their property.After taking the victim's property, one of the suspects stabbed the victim. The three responsible then fled the area on foot, heading in an unknown direction. The victim was taken to a hospital and is listed in stable condition, police said. The investigation is ongoing.

Oakland police asking for public's help in locating possible kidnap victim

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland police have asked for the public's help in locating a possible kidnap victim after two men were seen forcing a female into a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses told police they saw the incident in the 10200 block of E Street about 2 p.m. Alameda County DA Price requests $300K for onboarding expenses, blames previous administration for lack of support One of the men was described as Black, in his 30s, about 5 feet, 5 inches tall, with dreadlocks, wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans. The other was described as a white man about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, wearing a red mask and white shirt. The only description of the female was that she had black hair, police said. The white Chevrolet truck, with a black cargo cover, had California license plate 8Y51451, according to police. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the department's Special Victims Section at (510) 238-3641. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Santa Rosa police arrest suspect in April bank robbery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

(BCN) -- Police arrested a man Tuesday suspected of robbing the Exchange Bank in Santa Rosa on April 13, according to an announcement from the Santa Rosa Police Department. Following a month-long investigation, police arrested 41-year-old Kyle Hoderlein, of Santa Rosa. Police were able to identify Hoderlein as the suspect using "different investigative means including DNA," according to Tuesday's announcement. Alameda County DA Price requests $300K for onboarding expenses, blames previous administration for lack of support On April 13 at about 1:15 p.m., police allege that Hoderlein entered the bank at 499 Stony Point Road and handed a note demanding money to a bank teller. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, police said Hoderlein fled on foot and was last seen running westbound through the Oliver's Market Parking lot. At about 10 a.m. Tuesday, police arrested Hoderlein without incident inside a vehicle in the 100 block of Todd Road. Police urge anyone with info...

Two arrested for retail theft in Pacifica

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects were arrested for shoplifting and other charges on Tuesday at the Linda Mar Center in Pacifica, according to the Pacifica Police Department. Officers with Pacifica PD were dispatched to the shopping center on the 1400 block of Linda Mar Center at around 8:10 p.m. Tuesday on a report of credit card fraud. 1 stabbed in Jack London Square robbery Tuesday An employee reported that a man had just used what they suspected were stolen credit cards to buy gift cards before leaving the store. Officers arrived on the scene and found multiple witnesses and one possible suspect who was still in the area.An investigation determined that prior to the incident, the suspect had stolen merchandise from multiple businesses at the shopping center and was working with a second suspect. The second suspect was found a short time later.Police discovered that the suspects had hidden stolen merchandise in a parked vehicle in the shopping center parking lot. The stolen merchandise wa...

Xabi Alonso says he’s staying at Bayer Leverkusen, dismisses speculation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Coach Xabi Alonso is concentrating on Bayer Leverkusen and has dismissed speculation linking him with some of Europe’s biggest clubs.The 41-year-old Alonso has enjoyed a successful start to his first senior coaching job after turning Leverkusen’s fortunes around and he said Wednesday he’s not finished yet.“I’m very happy with the team and the club. I’m not thinking at all about my future,” Alonso said before Thursday’s Europa League semifinal match against Roma. “I’m fully focused on what I want, and I’ve spoken with everyone who needs to know.”Asked if that meant he will be coaching Leverkusen next season, Alonso replied, “yes, that’s correct.”Alonso, whose contract with Leverkusen runs to 2024, had been linked with taking over from Carlo Ancelotti at his former club Real Madrid or at Premier League club Tottenham.Leverkusen was second from last in the Bundesliga when Alonso took over from the fired Gerardo Seoane last October. He has since led the team t...

Authorities capture second inmate who escaped from Philadelphia prison

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The second of two inmates who escaped from a Philadelphia prison earlier this month was captured Wednesday morning, authorities said.City police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said Ameen Hurst, 18, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in the city’s West Philadelphia section, but further details on the capture were not immediately disclosed.Hurst and Nasir Grant, 24, escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center on May 7 by cutting a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons has said. The two men were gone for nearly 19 hours before officials knew they were missing.Hurst had been charged with four counts of murder, while Grant was being held on conspiracy drug charges and conspiracy weapons charges. Officials have said the inmates were housed in the same unit, but different cells.Grant was arrested Thursday night after members of a fugitive task force who were conducting surveillance in an area of North Philade...

‘The Office’ star Rainn Wilson crisscrosses the globe in search of inner bliss for TV series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:13 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Rainn Wilson wanted to find inner happiness. So he got on a plane. Many planes.The actor, who memorably played scheming, egotistical Dwight Schrute on “The Office” has crisscrossed the world to explore how people in different countries find their glee.The result is “Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss,” a new Peacock series that follows Wilson looking for some deep answers as he takes in a drag show in Thailand to getting in a boxing ring in Ghana. The show premieres Thursday, in time for Mental Health Awareness Month.“I wanted it to be a personal voyage of like, ‘Hey, can this make me happier? Can I share my journey? Can I share my story?’ But, at the same time, I wanted it to be something for everyone — you could feel like you’re going on that trip, too.”Armed with global data on happiness, Rainn visits countries both high and low in happiness, digging into philosophy and history and his own story. He quotes philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and scrubs elephants....