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Frances Sternhagen dies at 93; award-winning actress had roles in TV’s ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Cheers’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

By Alli Rosenbloom | CNNFrances Sternhagen, a veteran stage and screen performer known for her work in films like “Misery” and on the TV series “Cheers” and “Sex and the City,” has died, a representative for Sternhagen told CNN on Wednesday.She was 93. Sarah Fargo, a representative for Sternhagen, sent a statement from the late actor’s family:“It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear mother, actress Frances Sternhagen, died peacefully of natural causes in New Rochelle, NY, on November 27th, 2023 at the age of 93.  She is survived by her 6 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.  A celebration of her remarkable career and life is planned for mid January, near her 94th birthday. We continue to be inspired by her love and life.”Sternhagen’s son John Carlin shared a tribute on his Instagram page Wednesday, saying his mother “was beloved by many. I’m very lucky I was able to call her my mom, my friend, my song and dance partner.”A celebrated...

Bay Area arts: 9 great shows to catch in the Bay Area this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

There are a lot of great shows, concerts and exhibits to catch in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond from Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir’s beloved holiday concert to a new take on “The Jungle Book.”Here’s a partial roundup.You’ve gotta have ‘FaithAmong the Bay Area’s many holiday traditions, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir’s annual concert at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland is one of the most cherished. There’s something about the world-renowned choir led by Terrance Kelly performing in the classic Art Deco concert hall that just seems like a special way to usher in the holiday season.The event returns for its 38th installment on Saturday after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-related scheduling difficulties. Titled “Living in Harmony,” the concert will be hosted by ABC7 News Bay Area anchor Kumasi Aaron and features guest artists Jackie Tolbert and Rev. Reginal Finley, both renowned singers and evangelists. A...

Man arrested after alleged San Jose road rage incident leaves dog ‘traumatized’ with eye injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

SAN JOSE — San Jose police arrested a man last week that they say was responsible for shattering glass in a road-rage incident that led to “critical injuries” for a dog.The incident occurred on Nov. 11, when two men initiated a road rage incident at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road, according to authorities. As captured on video, they exited their vehicle and appeared to be engaging with the victims’ car when a third man exited a different vehicle, jumped onto the victims’ car and smashed the rear windshield.It was not clear Wednesday what, if anything, had preceded the events seen in the video.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose man arrested in June carjacking, kidnapping Crime and Public Safety | Road rage spree alleged against ex-San Jose cop known for indecent exposure scandal Crime and Public Safety | Palo Alto police say a pair of armed catalytic converter thieves are at larg...

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $3.3 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

772 Ames Avenue – Google Street ViewA house located in the 700 block of Ames Avenue in Palo Alto has new owners. The 1,825-square-foot property, built in 1960, was sold on Nov. 8, 2023, for $3,260,000, or $1,786 per square foot. This single-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the home is equipped with a one-car garage.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:On Holly Oak Drive, Palo Alto, in September 2022, a 2,384-square-foot home was sold for $4,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,762. The home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,815-square-foot home on the 700 block of Holly Oak Drive in Palo Alto sold in August 2022, for $3,650,000, a price per square foot of $2,011. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In October 2023, a 1,683-square-foot home on Ross Road in Palo Alto sold for $2,750,000, a price per square foot of $1,634. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bat...

On the stump, Trump loves J6 rioters. His lawyers, less so.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

By Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Donald Trump has embraced the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as patriots, vowed to pardon a large portion of them if he wins a second term and even collaborated on a song with a group of jailed defendants.In his election interference case in Washington, his lawyers are taking a different tack.Despite losing a bid to strike from the indictment references to that day’s violence, defense attorneys have made clear their strategy involves distancing the former president from the horde of rioters, whom they describe as “independent actors at the Capitol.” At the same time, special counsel Jack Smith’s team has signaled it will make the case that Trump is responsible for the chaos that unfolded, and point to Trump’s continued support of the Jan. 6 defendants to help establish his criminal intent.The competing arguments highlight the extent to which the riot serves as...

Ryan Gosling to present award to 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig at SFFILM Awards Night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig will be honored at the SFFILM Awards Night with an award presented by one of the film's stars, Ryan Gosling. Gerwig, an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, will receive the Irving M. Levin Award for Film Direction at the Dec. 4 event which will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.The award will be presented by Gosling, an Academy Award-nominated actor, who in addition to starring in "Barbie," has appeared in "La La Land," "Drive," and "Lars and the Real Girl." Nearly two dozen Bank of America branches closing across Bay Area Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage will also be on-hand to receive the Maria Manetti Shrem Lifetime Achievement Award for Acting. Cage, a prolific actor who has starred in films that include "Valley Girl," Raising Arizona," "The Rock" and "Wild at Heart," will receive the award previously bestowed on "Barbie" star Margot Robbie.“SFFILM has been part of San Francisco’s cultural landscape for...

Suspect who critically injured dog during San Jose road rage incident arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who police said critically injured a victim’s dog during a road rage incident earlier this month in San Jose was arrested, the San Jose Police Department announced Wednesday.Armando Cano was arrested in San Jose on Nov. 22 following an investigation into a road rage incident that occurred in the area of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road. In the Nov. 11 confrontation, two unidentified men coming from one vehicle initiated the incident with the victims, police said.While at a stop light, a third man, identified as Cano by SJPD, exited a second vehicle and jumped on top of the victim’s car and stomped on the rear windshield, shattering it. Loaded semi-automatic rifle found by Santa Rosa police K-9 during traffic stop The victim’s vehicle was occupied by a male driver, a female passenger and two dogs, police said. According to authorities, the smashed glass fell into the eyes of one of the dogs, causing a critical injury. That dog required emergency medical care.The SJ...

Suspects who allegedly stole $1,500 in merchandise from Marshalls arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects who police say attempted to make off with $1,500 worth of merchandise from Marshalls were arrested last week, according to the Brentwood Police Department. Officers were called to the Marshalls location on a report of three suspects who had stolen a cart full of merchandise and left the store on foot.A description of the suspects and the direction they were headed was provided to police by a Marshalls loss prevention employee. Nearly two dozen Bank of America branches closing across Bay Area Arriving at the scene, officers located the suspects and a shopping cart full of merchandise, police said. One suspect, identified as 34-year-old Brentwood resident Hugo Mataromero, fled from officers.He was taken into custody, police said, along with 31-year-old Rocio GonzalezSalinas of Antioch.Both suspects were arrested for organized retail theft and related charges, police said. About $1,500 in stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to Marshalls.Mataromero an...

Some Politicians Calling for a “Ceasefire” Are Not Actually Calling for a Ceasefire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

The list of members of Congress calling for a ceasefire in Gaza has grown to about four dozen, with several members joining the chorus over the last week, amid a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas and sustained protests across the United States. Yet as the word “ceasefire” gains currency, a closer look at some lawmakers’ statements raises questions about whether they are truly pushing for an end to the violence. Some members of Congress are coupling their calls for a ceasefire with conditions like the removal of Hamas, which is ostensibly Israel’s justification for its brutal campaign against Gaza, while others are using the word in vague statements that leave room for interpretation. “Calls from members of Congress that demand regime change before there is an end to Israel’s bombardment are calls to extend and prolong a situation in which Israel is killing Palestinian children every single hour,” said Beth Miller of Jewish Voice for Peace, an organization that has ...

Oklahoma promotes Littrell to offensive coordinator, Finley to co-offensive coordinator

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:53 GMT

Oklahoma has promoted Seth Littrell from offensive analyst to offensive coordinator, filling the spot Jeff Lebby vacated when he left to become Mississippi State’s head coach.Littrell, a fullback on Oklahoma’s 2000 national championship team, will call plays and coach the quarterbacks.“This has been a dream of mine since I was a child,” Littrell, a native of Muskogee, Oklahoma, said. “I left OU after the 2000 season and it’s taken me 23 years to get back here. There’s no better honor.”The Sooners also announced Wednesday that they have promoted tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley to co-offensive coordinator. Finley will continue to coach tight ends and will play an increased role in offensive game-planning and oversight.“I’m thrilled to announce two former OU players as our new brain trust on offense,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said in a statement. “Seth and Joe Jon are going to make an amazing duo and lead a fantastic group of offensive coaches.”Venables hir...