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US Census: 300,000 Bay Area residents returned to the office in 2022

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

More than a quarter of a million Bay Area residents returned to offices and other workplaces last year as companies across the region overhauled their pandemic-era remote work policies, a Bay Area News Group analysis of newly released census data found.Last year, 836,000 residents, or 26% of the five-county Bay Area workforce, said they usually worked remotely, down from 35% in 2021. Despite the drop-off, there were still more than four times as many people working from home in 2022 as in the years leading up to the pandemic, when just 6% of workers were mostly remote.In 2022, twice as many people — 1.7 million residents — drove to work alone as compared to those who worked from home. Three years earlier, just before the pandemic hit, just 200,000 worked mainly from home, and over 2 million drove to work alone. Data for 2020 was not available.How work-from-home trends continue to evolve in the Bay Area, which has embraced remote work more than any other part of the count...

Is the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame’s 2023 class the best ever? Here are two reasons why

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023, with Lorrie Fair, Patrick Marleau, Dave Stieb, and Chris Wondolowski distinguishes itself from prior classes in one unique way: those responsible for electing members to the hall tweaked their rules to accommodate two of the inductees.Marleau and Wondolowski were thought to be so synonymous with the city that the San Jose Sports Authority’s board of directors adjusted their bylaws to get both into the hall this year.Normally, individuals must be retired for at least five years or be over the age of 50 before they can be eligible for consideration. But those guidelines were waived for the 44-year-old Marleau, who played 21 seasons for the Sharks, and the 40-year-old Wondolowski, who played 13-plus seasons with the Earthquakes before he retired in 2021. Marleau officially retired last year.“To me. there’s three individuals whose DNA is San Jose, and that’s Patrick Marleau, Chris Wondolowski, and Kerri Walsh,” sai...

Stabbing in front of San Jose State University

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

(KRON) -- San Jose police are currently at the scene of a stabbing incident that occurred in front of San Jose State University. The stabbing occurred around 4:17 a.m. in the area of South 4th and San Carlos streets, police said.Road closures are currently in effect for South 4th and South 3rd streets between East San Fernando and San Carlos streets. The public is advised to avoid the area while officers investigate the incident. Traffic in the area is expected to be impacted. This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Teen arrested in connection to San Ramon car shooting

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

(BCN) -- A San Ramon teen is in custody after allegedly shooting at a car filled with people Wednesday night on Bollinger Canyon Road, police said. The shooting was reported just after 10 p.m. on Bollinger Canyon just south of Harcourt Way, according to San Ramon police. Shots were reportedly fired from one vehicle toward another car that had five people inside, police said. The car was hit by bullets but no one inside suffered significant injuries. The suspect's vehicle was tracked down using evidence from the scene and the city's camera network. Stabbing in front of SJSU Early Thursday, police began covert surveillance on the vehicle and the suspect's home. Just after 1 p.m. Thursday, detectives arrested the suspect, a 17-year-old San Ramon resident, on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspect will be booked into the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the San Ramon Police Department at (925) 973-2700. ...

Police arrest man suspected in Fairfield woman's disappearance, death

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

(BCN) -- A man suspected in the death of a Fairfield woman reported missing last month was arrested Thursday night in the Sacramento area, police said. Mark Randle, 45, was taken into custody in connection with the disappearance of 36-year-old Erica Brown, according to Fairfield police. Brown was reported missing on Aug. 25 and was last seen at her Fairfield home on Aug. 20. Bay Area cities receive grants to fight organized retail crime, except Oakland Information gathered by detectives has led police to believe she is no longer alive, authorities said Thursday. "We extend our deepest condolences to Erica's family and friends during this difficult time and are committed to bringing Mark Randle to justice," Fairfield police said in a news release on Thursday. Police announced last week that an arrest warrant had been issued for Randle, Brown's former partner, who lived with her at the time of her disappearance, police said. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

6 ‘Soldiers of Christ’ members are in custody after a woman’s body was found in a car trunk

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Five adults and a 15-year-old self-described as “Soldiers of Christ” religious group members were in custody Thursday on murder charges after a woman’s body was found in the trunk of a car parked outside a popular spa in Georgia.Investigators said that someone reported the discovery Tuesday night outside of a Korean spa and sauna in Duluth. Authorities said the spa does not appear involved.The victim, according to arrest warrants, was starved and beaten for weeks before she eventually died. Her identity has not been released. Facing charges of felony murder, false imprisonment, tampering with evidence and concealing the death of another are Eric Hyun, 26, of Suwanee; Gawom Lee, 26; Joonho Lee, 26; Juoonhyum Lee, 22; Hyunji Lee, 25, and a 15-year-old, all from Lawrenceville. All are being held without bond. It was unknown if any of them had an attorney who could speak on their behalf.Detectives believe Hyun was the driver of the car that contained the victim’...

Fiji resorts to French Top 14 stars for crunch match with Wallabies at Rugby World Cup

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Fiji is starting French Top 14 stars Levani Botia, Josua Tuisova and Jiuta Wainiqolo in its must-win match against Australia at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.They were among four changes, plus one positional, on Friday after the agonizing loss to Wales by 32-26 in their Pool C opener.Scrumhalf Frank Lomani has also been replaced by his Drua understudy Simione Kuruvoli. Kuruvoli started in the successful Pacific Nations Cup campaign but Lomani was preferred when the squad arrived in Europe.Semi Radradra, who dropped the last pass in the game against Wales with the tryline open, was moved from inside center to the left wing, where Vinaya Habosi made way.La Rochelle flanker Botia and Racing 92 center Tuisova came off the bench against Wales — Tuisova scoring a try — while Toulon wing Wainiqolo was back after missing the last two tests against Wales and England.Fiji must beat Australia to stay in contention for the quarterfinals, while a second pool win for ...

Police arrest 3 suspects after chase from Broward County to Miami

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

Police armed with long guns combed through a Miami neighborhood on Friday morning, ultimately capturing and arresting a suspect following a high-speed chase that originated in Broward County.Live video footage showed a silver 2018 Mercedes sedan, believed to be linked to the suspects, stopped at Northwest 32nd Street. Additionally, video footage showed three suspects, who were in the vehicle, being taken into custody after they abandoned the car and attempted to flee on foot.Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the City of Miami Police Department and deputies from the Broward Sheriff’s Office in Pompano Beach, swiftly descended upon the scene.For residents in the neighborhood, the large police presence was a shock to them.A boy in the neighborhood was sleeping when the incident unfolded. “The police are at the door and they said, “Where’s the bag guys?'” and my sister and my brother said, ‘I don’t know,'” the boy said. Details ...

California man captures dolphin pod swimming in bioluminescent waters

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

OFF THE COAST OF NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (WSVN) — A pod of dolphins was captured on video by a California man after he went on a boat ride on the West Coast. Patrick Coyne was on a Newport Coastal Adventure tour when he noticed the bioluminescence in the water. The touring agency said the occurrence happened on Wednesday when over 100 people experienced the breath-taking occasion. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrick Coyne (@patrickc_la)The neon blue glow is caused by algae blooms, also known as red tides, an accumulation of billions of dinoflagellate — a type of plankton that is bioluminescent. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), bioluminescent creatures emit light produced by energy from chemical reactions in their bodies. Scientists believe bioluminescence may also be a form of defense for the life forms. Although a beautiful sight to see, algal blooms can be harmful as it kills many fish and can cause lu...

Olivia Rodrigo announces 2024 arena world tour with The Breeders, Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:40 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo is going on tour, and she’s bringing the next generation of pop talent — as well as a beloved ’90s alt-rock band — with her.In 2024, Rodrigo will be joined by funk-and-soul up-and-comer Remi Wolf, dark pop princess Chappell Roan, song of the summer contender PinkPantheress and perhaps most surprisingly, the Breeders (fronted by the Pixies’ Kim Deal), across a 57-date run.The tour announcement Wednesday follows the release last week of Rodrigo’s highly anticipated and critically celebrated sophomore album, “GUTS.” It also comes a day after she performed at the MTV Video Music Awards.The GUTS World Tour, Rodrigo’s first-ever arena tour, kicks off on Feb. 23, in Palm Springs, California, at the Acrisure Arena. It will hit most major cities in North America and Europe before returning stateside and closing out with two nights at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles County that August.The singer will also sell a limited number of $20 (or ...