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Lafayette’s The Cooperage restaurant is moving to Walnut Creek

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

After 10 years in Lafayette, The Cooperage will be closing the week of Oct. 8, only to reopen the next day in a new Walnut Creek location.The restaurant began 10 years ago after a group of investors from Lafayette families came together to create a neighborhood restaurant they hoped would be a permanent fixture in their community, according to investor Jeff Dudum, who has been involved with the management of the restaurantThe lease is not being renewed, he said, after the landlord wanted to increase the rent to $50,000 per month, which was beyond what he felt would work in Lafayette, where evenings tend to quiet down earlier than in Walnut Creek.“Walnut Creek has a later scene,” he said. “You need that extra volume to pay those rents.”The menu, staff and name will remain the same, general manager Nico Tzikas said, with new furniture and interior features.The Cooperage is known for its high-end American comfort food including such popular menu items a French d...

Charlie Robison dies at 59; country singer-songwriter was best known for ‘I Want You Bad’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNCharlie Robison, a country music artist known for his song “I Want You Bad,” has died, according to a statement from his wife shared on Facebook.“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that my husband, Charlie Robison, has passed away today, surrounded by his family and friends. My heart is broken. Please pray for me, our children and our family,” Kristen Robison wrote in a post Sunday.A family representative told the Associated Press that Robison died at a hospital in San Antonio, Texas after suffering cardiac arrest.Robison’s sister, fellow musician Robyn Ludwick, also paid tribute in a post on social media.“My heart is broken in the deepest most irreparable way,” she wrote in a Facebook post. “My big brother Charlie passed away in the arms of his loved ones. Please play some Charlie Robison on Repeat. He would want it that way.”According to the biography on his website, Robison grew up in Bandera, Texas, where his family owned ranches for eigh...

Spectacular events are happening right above your head. Here’s why you haven’t noticed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

By Vahe Peroomian | CNNFor years, small groups of astronomy enthusiasts have traveled the globe chasing the rare solar eclipse. They have embarked on cruises to the middle of the ocean, taken flights into the eclipse’s path and even traveled to Antarctica. In August 2017, millions across the US witnessed a total solar eclipse visible from Oregon to South Carolina, with a partial eclipse visible to the rest of the continental US.The interest in astronomical events that this eclipse sparked will likely return with two eclipses visible in the US during the next year – the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, and the total eclipse on April 8, 2024. But astro-tourism – traveling to national parks, observatories or other natural, dark-sky locations to view astronomical events – isn’t limited just to chasing eclipses.According to a recent study, 80% of Americans and one-third of the planet’s population can no longer see the Milky Way from their homes because of light pollution. As a ...

Massive water main break in Pacific Heights disrupting, traffic Muni service

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A water main break in the area of Fillmore and Union Streets in Pacific Heights is disrupting bus service, according to SF Muni. The 22 Fillmore and 45 Union/Stockton lines are rerouting buses around the area, Muni said. Sailboat stuck at Stinson Beach must be removed today Muni is replacing trolley buses with motor coaches, which could result in inbound delays near UCSF, the transit agency advised. City staff are on site at the location and conducting outreach to businesses and homes impacted by the water main break, according to District 2 Supervisor Catherine Stefani. The water main, which was installed in 1949, according to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, broke shortly before midnight on Sunday. The break in the 16-inch water main also affected a nearby 8-inch main, according to SFPUC."Customers in the surrounding area are experiencing intermittent water service and temporary service interruption," SFPUC said. "Our crews are working to re...

Violent weekend in Oakland sees 3 homicides, multiple shootings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

(KRON) -- The City of Oakland saw a violent weekend including three homicides and multiple shootings, the police department said.SundayJust before 2:30 a.m., a man was killed after suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by a car along with at least one gunshot wound. The incident occurred in the 300 block of 14th Street.Just after 6 p.m., officers located a victim with at least one gunshot wound in the 1700 block of 11th Street. The victim was provided aid by medical personnel, however, they were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. OPD's Homicide Section is investigating the incident. The victim's identity is being withheld until next of kin is notified. Massive water main break in Pacific Heights disrupting SF Muni service At 7 p.m., officers responded to the 7500 block of International Boulevard after receiving several ShotSpotter activations. A victim was located with at least one gunshot wound and transported to a local hospital. They were listed in stable...

3 juvenile shoplifting suspects taken into custody: Foster City police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

(KRON) -- The Foster City Police Department took three juvenile suspects into custody after recovering Safeway merchandise on the evening of Sunday, September 10. Sunday night, the FCPD was alerted to a Safeway where three individuals were allegedly shoplifting. According to the FCPD, the alleged shoplifters stole over $1,000 of merchandise. Photos from the department show what appears to be shampoo and facial cleanser that was recovered.Stolen merchandise from the suspects' car. (Photo: Foster City Police Department)An observant community member witnessed the theft and provided the FCPD with the suspect’s license plate. The citizen’s actions permitted the officers to send a county-wide alert. The San Bruno Police Department found the car shortly after the notification.The FCPD arrived on the scene, taking the three young suspects into custody.

Cop City Indictments Threaten Press Freedom Too

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr speaks during a news conference to discuss the recent indictment of 61 defendants in Fulton County on Sept. 5, 2023.Photo: Natrice Miller/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via APThe disturbing indictment of 61 people who protested the Georgia police training facility commonly referred to as “Cop City” lays bare everything that is wrong with RICO laws and the prosecutors who abuse them. Even the author of the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations law, on which the Georgia law is based, agrees that it’s meant to fight organized crime, not stifle dissent.The implications of the indictment for press freedom may seem like an afterthought considering everything else that is terrible about it. Its working theory is essentially that whenever some members of a protest movement commit crimes, everyone involved in the movement is responsible for the “conspiracy,” no matter how tenuous their connection to the alleged offense. It seeks to criminal...

Tonga’s Fekitoa looking forward to ‘our toughest game’ against Ireland and seeing old friends

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Five teams — even new guys Chile — will have played twice at the Rugby World Cup by the time Tonga makes its bow on Saturday.Malakai Fekitoa doesn’t mind.The New Zealand World Cup winner who jumped on the eligibility law changes to play for Tonga, his country of birth, said on Monday their late start has enlightened them on how teams have handled the opening weekend.“(Waiting has been) good for us as we can see what’s going on and have a feel how the competition is going before we get into our work,” he said.And his impression? “Mixed performances, maybe nerves. A lot of teams did not want to lose so we’ve not seen them taking risks. The next round will be different.”One of the teams that has already got its jerseys dirty is Tonga’s first opponent — Ireland. The No. 1-ranked test side posted a 14th consecutive win last Saturday when it hung Romania out to dry by 82-8.“We are playing against the best team in the world right now,” Fekitoa sai...

S Javon Bullard of top-ranked Georgia sits out practice with an ankle injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia safety Javon Bullard did not practice Monday after injuring his left ankle in a weekend victory over Ball State.Coach Kirby Smart said he’s not sure if Bullard will be able to play when the top-ranked Bulldogs (2-0) host South Carolina State in their Southeastern Conference opener on Saturday.Receiver Ladd McConkey also remains day to day after missing the first two games with a lingering back issue.Bullard is a key member of the Georgia defense. Last season, he was defensive MVP in both the semifinals and final of the College Football Playoff as the Bulldogs won their second straight national title. This year, he was a second-teamer on The Associated Press preseason All-American team.“As far as where he is, probably won’t know till Wednesday’s practice whether he’s able to go or not,” Smart said. “We’ve had guys in that position with that similar injury being able to play. But I really have no clue till we get further in the week.&...

Falcons coach Arthur Smith brushes off dismal passing stats following opening win over Panthers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:53 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Smith wanted to relish his first winning record in his three seasons as the Atlanta Falcons’ coach.In his news conference following Sunday’s 24-10 season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers, Smith wasn’t interested in a question which began by noting that his quarterback, Desmond Ridder, had more catches than his No. 1 wide receiver, Drake London.On the game’s first snap, Ridder caught the deflection of his pass for a loss of 6 yards. Ridder threw for only 115 yards and London had no catches with only one target.It was not a great showing for Atlanta’s passing game, but the running game led by rookie Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier and the bolstered defense led by Jessie Bates were enough to beat the Panthers.Smith brushed off the question about Ridder and London.“Let the fantasy guys worry about that,” Smith said. “We’ve got to clean some things up. We can all be better in our spacing and the targets is the most misunderstood...