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Disneyland expansion could generate $250M annually to local economy, report says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

Disney is making the economic case for expanding and adding new attractions to its existing Disneyland Resort property in Anaheim. Speaking to a group of business and civic leaders at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel last week, Disneyland President Ken Potrock laid out a number of positive outcomes if the park is given approval to expand.According to the Orange County Register, Potrock cited a recent Disney-commissioned report by Cal State Fullerton that estimated the economic impact of the company's DisneylandForward initiative.The findings from the economic impact study? The expansion could bring in more than 4,500 jobs, $11 million in tax revenue, and contribute more than $1 billion to the Anaheim economy for every billion dollars spent over the 4-year construction process.From there, the expansion could create more than 2,200 jobs and add more than $250 million annually to the city's economy, according to the Los Angeles Times. An artist’s rendering released on March 25, 20...

Israel Antonio Martinez Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Country Club Road [Tucson, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

20-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near East Via Palos VerdesTUCSON, AZ (May 22, 2023) – Wednesday, Israel Antonio Martinez was struck and killed in a motorcycle crash on Country Club Road.The incident occurred at the 300 block of South Country Club Road near East Via Palos Verdes on May 2nd.According to reports, Martinez was riding a motorcycle above the speed limit in the southbound lanes. There, the driver of a Toyota minivan attempted to make a left turn in front of the rider, where they collided.Medics later took 20-year-old Martinez to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries about a week later.Authorities say the 70-year-old unidentified driver of the Toyota remained uninjured and at the scene to cooperate with the investigation.Following preliminary duties, officers determined that speed and failure to yield were contributing factors. At this time, no arrests or citations have been made.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and...

Firechain Network: Igniting the Future of Decentralized Applications

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

In a world where the potential of blockchain technology is soaring, today’s networks often fail to meet the demands of real-world applications. They suffer from slow transaction speeds, high costs, and a lack of scalability. However, amidst the vast expanse of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, a shining star has emerged: Firechain Network. Founded by the visionary Chris Cashwell, Firechain Labs has harnessed its extensive expertise to create an innovative solution: an asynchronous, event-driven smart contract platform poised to revolutionize the realm of decentralized applications (dApps). With Firechain Network at the helm, a new era of blockchain technology is on the horizon, offering unparalleled speed, flexibility, and scalability for the future of decentralized applications.Known as a forward-looking innovator, Cashwell has been a key figure in the crypto world since 2013. Falling deep into the crypto rabbit hole, he became a pioneer by developing one of the very first gam...

Sale closed in Pleasanton: $1.6 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

4165 Morganfield Court – Google Street ViewA 1,919-square-foot house built in 1975 has changed hands. The property located in the 4100 block of Morganfield Court in Pleasanton was sold on April 4, 2023, for $1,550,000, or $808 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached garage sits on a 7,140-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:On Mairmont Drive, Pleasanton, in July 2022, a 1,439-square-foot home was sold for $1,600,000, a price per square foot of $1,112. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In June 2022, a 1,740-square-foot home on Katie Lane in Pleasanton sold for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $891. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,731-square-foot home on the 1500 block of Trimingham Drive in Pleasanton sold in February 2023, for $1,275,000, a price per square foot of $737. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Letters: Bullfrog solutions | Leadership crisis | Budget ploy | Autism support | Republican specialty | Undercutting solutions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Range of solutionsfor invasive bullfrogsRe: “Battle over bullfrogs hops up with restrictions considered” (Page A1, May 20).Calaveras Jumping Frog Jubilee is a beloved tradition, bringing revenue into a rural area. But invasive bullfrogs are very destructive to the environment.Possible solutions: Impose a temporary ban on importing bullfrogs. Simultaneously offer a bounty to enterprising frog hunters, with the captured bullfrogs turned over to chefs.As for the contest itself, putting the animals down afterward would not be acceptable to animal rights advocates. A few permits could perhaps be granted to keep the winners as pets.In the East Bay Regional Park District, staff and volunteers are instructed to report any sightings of frogs to the park district biologists.Cute though they are, bullfrogs extirpate the young native red-legged frogs — a threatened species.The loss of a species low...

Carlos Correa holds no grudges with SF Giants, despite ‘definitely different’ free agent process

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS — Twins shortstop Carlos Correa said before the Giants’ series opener here Monday that he was “shocked” and “surprised” by the failed physical that scuttled his offseason megadeal with San Francisco but was nonetheless laudatory of the organization and his interactions during the free-agent process.“I’m the type of guy that turns the page really easily,” Correa said in his first comments to Bay Area media since re-signing in Minnesota on a substantially smaller deal. “It was definitely different. It was very unexpected. But at the same time, it had to happen that way and I’m very happy that I’m here now, today.”Correa and his family, along with his agent Scott Boras, had already checked in to a San Francisco hotel for his introductory press conference when he was informed that the Giants were backing out of their 13-year, $350 million agreement over concerns about his right ankle, which was surgically repaired when he...

Letters: Supreme Court | Not buying | Guns’ other toll | Radical concept | Legitimate use

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Court went off railswith gun rulingsRe: “Supreme Court serving us well” (Page A6, May 16).With respect to the letter writer claiming that our Supreme Court serves us well, I have to disagree regarding the conservative court’s recent rulings on gun control — actually against gun control.Our nation’s permissive approach to guns and public safety dishonors the many, many innocent victims, including school children, who have been gunned down. I can’t believe that the Constitution’s framers would find this slaughter an acceptable outcome of the Second Amendment.Susan BrownSan CarlosExpense is not the onlyreason not to buy a carRe: “Americans holding on to vehicles longer than ever” (Page C7, May 16).Yes, money matters but it is not the only reason for not buying a new vehicle. Sometimes you can’t get what you want and have to get what you don’t want.I don’t want keyless doors, in...

Kim Kardashian-lookalike model's accused killer appears in court

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- An unlicensed cosmetologist made her first appearance in a San Mateo County courtroom Monday to face charges for the death of a Kim Kardashian-lookalike model.Vivian Alexandra Gomez is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, and practicing medicine without a certificate, for allegedly giving botched silicone injections. She did not enter a plea. The model, Christina Ashten Gourkani, 34, of San Jose, relied on aesthetic procedures to sculpt her body into an exaggerated version of Kardashian’s famous curves. Gourkani emulated the reality television star for her OnlyFans page and half a million Instagram followers.Vivian Alexandra Gomez appears in court at the San Mateo County Hall of Justice on May 22, 2023. (Pool image) Gomez, 50, injected the model's buttock with silicone inside a Burlingame hotel room at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront on April 19, prosecutors said.Gourkani became gravely ill, was hospitalized, and died on April 20. Di...

England wins, France loses and Uruguay cruises at U20 World Cup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — England beat Tunisia 1-0 and France collapsed against an organized South Korea 2-1 at the Under-20 World Cup on Monday.Dane Scarlett’s first-half header proved to be enough for England in La Plata. Tunisia had few opportunities to equalize during their Group E match.England played with the same base team that won the 2022 U-19 European championship title. “We controlled the game from start to finish. It is true we could have been a bit more ruthless, though,” England coach Ian Foster said. “The boys were a little nervous, it is normal for the first game. There was a lot of anticipation ahead of this tournament.”France’s nerves were also evident against South Korea in Mendoza.South Korea opened the scoring in the 22nd minute through Lee Seung-won and doubled its lead in the second half from a Lee Young-jun header. France finally scored from the spot thanks to Alan Virginius.Later Monday, Uruguay beat Iraq 4-0 in La Plata and now tops Group E...

Olympic beach volleyball champion April Ross expecting a baby

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:40 GMT

Reigning Olympic beach volleyball champion April Ross is pregnant.The gold, silver and bronze medalist announced on Instagram on Monday that she is expecting a baby in October with her husband, Arizona State beach volleyball coach Brad Keenan.“Been working on this project for a little while now,” Ross wrote next to pictures of her and Keenan holding a strip of ultrasound images. “So happy to announce we’re adding to our family!!” Ross won the gold medal in Tokyo with Alix Klineman, who is also expecting a baby. Ross, who won a silver medal in London with Jen Kessy and bronze in Rio de Janeiro with Kerri Walsh Jennings, has been coaching and has not played in about a year.Source