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How much are you spending on back-to-school shopping for your kid? Is $800 enough?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

Bay Area parents are expecting to spend more money on their children’s back-to-school shopping than any other region, according to a new report from the Deloitte Consumer Industry Center — a whopping $805 per child.That figure is 35% higher than the national average of $597, with the largest chunk of change going toward technology products. Parents estimate they’ll pay nearly $700 for computers and other electronic gadgets alone, according to the survey.“Despite keeping an eye on the budget, (across the country) nearly six in 10 parents are willing to splurge for the right reasons, like treating their child, self-expression, or better quality,” noted the report.Over the past few months, inflation has cooled considerably across the country. June’s inflation figures stood at just 3% — the lowest figure since March of 2021. Despite that, high costs in nearly every category have lingered, and school supplies are 24% higher today than they were two years earlier, accord...

Sale closed in Danville: $1.9 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

645 Adobe Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,138-square-foot house built in 1979 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 600 block of Adobe Drive in Danville was sold on July 25, 2023, for $1,905,000, or $891 per square foot. This single-story house provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths. On the exterior, the home features wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, there is a fireplace. In addition, the home includes an attached two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property encompasses a generous 9,040 square feet of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Rockport Court, Danville, in June 2023, a 2,218-square-foot home was sold for $1,724,000, a price per square foot of $777. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In May 2023, a 2,344-square-foot home on Stonington Court in Danville sold for $1,850,000, a price per square foot of $789. The home has ...

Antioch approves speed limit changes, traffic calming measures

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

Antioch will spend $1.5 million on traffic calming improvements on some of its most dangerous streets while decreasing the speed on two of them.In the first traffic-related action, the council voted 4-0, with Councilwoman Monica Wilson absent – to reduce the speed on Laurel Road and Wild Horse Road by from 45 mph to 40 mph. And while Councilwoman Lori Ogorchock wanted also to reduce the speed on James Donlon Boulevard – a main thoroughfare in the city – from 40 to 35 mph, the city’s traffic consultant said that was not possible.“By law, we’re only permitted to reduce the speed based off the 85 percentile,” consultant traffic engineer Charmine Solla said, referring to the speed that 85% of the drivers are driving at or below.“We’re permitted to round down to 45 and reduce that by 5 miles per hour. James Donlon is outside of that range,” she said of the main arterial road, which has been the site of many accidents in the past.And although Assembly Bill 43 allows cities to change speed...

Steve Kerr's son named head coach of Warriors' G League team

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

(KRON) -- The Santa Cruz Warriors' new head coach will be Nicholas Kerr, the G League affiliate announced in a press release Wednesday. Kerr, the son of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, will get his first head coaching job after serving as an assistant coach for Santa Cruz in 2022-23.Nicholas Kerr spent three seasons with the NBA affiliate's video and player development department, the release said. Before that, he was a quality assurance assistant for the San Antonio Spurs.Nicholas replaces Seth Cooper who was Santa Cruz's head coach for the past two seasons. Cooper will now serve as the Director of Player Developing for the Golden State Warriors.One of the players Nicholas worked closely with was current Warriors guard Gary Payton II, according to the Santa Cruz Warriors. That was when Nicholas worked on the organization's player development team. Is this the end of Pac-12? Stanford, Cal react to member schools leaving The son of the four-time NBA champion coach gra...

Woman found dead on Alameda shoreline was victim of homicide, police say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

(KRON) -- A woman whose remains were found along the shoreline of Bay Farm Island Bridge in Alameda was the victim of a homicide, police said Wednesday.The woman, who was between 25-40 years old, was found dead on July 20. An Alameda County Sheriff's coroner conducted an autopsy."Based on the coroner’s initial findings, the death is being investigated as a homicide," the Alameda Police Department wrote Wednesday. The woman’s identity remains a mystery, police said.Anyone who has information that may help determine the woman’s identity is asked to call investigators at 510-337-8340.

Stockton 7-Eleven employees won't be charged for beating store robber

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

(BCN) -- Prosecutors with the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that they will not pursue charges against two Stockton 7-Eleven employees who were seen in a viral video assaulting a robbery suspect with a stick. "The Stockton 7-11 Store Clerks are not and have never been suspects of the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office," San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas said in a statement. "Any investigation going forward is to hold accountable the individual who threatened and attempted to rob them." Four indicted for East Palo Alto park gun battle Police received reports at 3:41 a.m. on July 28 from a 7-Eleven employee that a suspect had entered the business, went behind the counter, and threatened to shoot the employee if he intervened. The 7-Eleven is located on South Center Street across from the Stockton Police Department headquarters. The suspect, identified by police as 42-year-old Tyrone Frazier, took several pa...

SunOpta: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — SunOpta Inc. (STKL) on Wednesday reported a loss of $18.8 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 3 cents per share.The natural and organic food company posted revenue of $207.8 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 STKL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STKLSource

Pan American Silver: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $47.4 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 4 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 8 cents per share.The silver mining company posted revenue of $639.9 million in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $648.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PAAS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PAASSource

Stantec: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Stantec Inc. (STN) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $65.5 million.The Edmonton, Alberta-based company said it had profit of 59 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 74 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 70 cents per share.The engineering firm posted revenue of $1.22 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $952 million, also surpassing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $915.8 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on STN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STNSource

Montauk Renewables: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:12 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Montauk Renewables Inc. (MNTK) on Wednesday reported profit of $1 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Pittsburgh-based company said it had net income of 1 cent.The renewable energy company posted revenue of $53.3 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 MNTK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MNTKSource