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The Historic Pico House Comes Alive With La Dolce Vita

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

The Campari Spagliatos were flowing, authentic carbonara canooded with guanciale, sounds of bel canto filled the air and liters of world-class wine were poured as hundreds of Italophiles filled the plaza surrounding the historic Pico House near Olvera Street for A Taste of Italy on Saturday.Chef Giacomino Drago welcomed guests with samples from his legendary Beverly Hills restaurant  Il Pastaio to the courtyard,  demonstrating spaghetti history on his ancient Il Torchio pasta extruder.  And a special treat for Sopranos fans, FBI agent turned gourmet food distributor  Louis Lombardi was slinging garlicky pizza slices from his Avalou’s pizza company. Eataly served up a chilled zuppa di pomodoro alongside fluffy and creamy tiramisu.  Chef Sal Marino’s delicate oozy spinach lasagna was a glowing testament to his weekly pilgrimages to the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Chef Antonello Zito’s carbonara (Carol Corcoran)Winner of the longest line and a clear standout of the evening...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Las Vegas Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

Pedestrian Accident on Las Vegas Boulevard Claims the Life of a 76-Year-Old Man near Cheyenne AvenueLAS VEGAS, NV (September 25, 2023) – A pedestrian accident on Las Vegas Boulevard, occurring on September 17th just before 7:55 p.m., resulted in the untimely death of a 76-year-old man.The incident took place in the vicinity just south of Cheyenne Avenue. Upon thorough investigation, law enforcement discovered that the elderly man had been walking outside of a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a 2004 GMC Sierra traveling southbound.Regrettably, the pedestrian’s injuries proved fatal, and paramedics who arrived at the scene pronounced him deceased. As of now, the authorities have not released the identity of the victim.Furthermore, the 18-year-old male driver of the GMC responsibly remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. No indications of impairment were found in the driver’s condition.The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues...

Karlsson-less San Jose Sharks still have tough decisions to make on defense

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

SAN JOSE – He no longer has Erik Karlsson but San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier will still have some difficult decisions to make when it comes to selecting the seven or eight defensemen who will be on the 23-man roster for the start of the regular season.Henry Thrun is making sure of that.Thrun, 22, had three points Sunday night to continue what’s been an impressive training camp so far, as the Sharks began the post-Erik Karlsson era with a 5-2 preseason win over the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center.Thrun, who played eight NHL games last season after he left Harvard, will probably be in the lineup again in at least one of the next two games as the Sharks play a home-and-home series with the Anaheim Ducks, starting with a game Tuesday in San Jose.“He’s had a very good camp,” Sharks coach David Quinn said of Thrun, “and he’s come here to earn a job.”Whether Thrun stays with the Sharks or is reassigned to the Barracuda of the AHL before the star...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: 11 great acts to catch at the 2023 festival

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

In a day and age when concert ticket prices run into the hundreds — even thousands — of dollars, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass remains arguably the greatest free music event in the entire world.And what do you get for nothing?In the case of HSB, you get a lot.This year’s edition of the festival that Warren Hellman created and bankrolled beginning in 2001 delivers three days of music — Sept. 29-Oct. 2 — on multiple stages in Golden Gate Park.The lineup (as per usual with this event) is tremendous, offering up such longtime HSB favorites as Steve Earle and the Dukes, Peter Rowan, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Buddy Miller, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands, John Doe and, of course, Emmylou Harris.Here are our picks, separated by day, of 11 artists to catch at this year’s festival, ranging from a young blues guitar master and a “Cosmic Americana” troubadour to an Australian new wave act and a punk rock legend playing folk.Note: Most sets run 40 minutes to an hour. For...

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $7.8 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

1382 Forest Avenue – Google Street ViewA 3,230-square-foot house built in 2011 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 1300 block of Forest Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on Aug. 25, 2023, for $7,800,000, or $2,415 per square foot. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and five baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home comes with a one-car garage.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:On Martin Avenue, Palo Alto, in August 2023, a 3,149-square-foot home was sold for $7,750,000, a price per square foot of $2,461. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2023, a 2,288-square-foot home on Dana Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $5,450,000, a price per square foot of $2,382. The home has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.A 1,932-square-foot home on the 100 block of Southwood Drive in Palo Alto sold in March 2023, for $3,810,000...

Details emerge for innovative townhouse-ADU San Jose development

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

SAN JOSE — An innovative San Jose residential development would blend townhouses with accessory dwelling units and replace most of a prominent retail center, according to plans on file with city officials.The housing development envisions a 21-building project of townhouses, many of which would incorporate the accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, into the townhouse, according to a preliminary proposal on file with San Jose city planners.Housing development consisting of 172 residences, including 137 townhomes and 35 townhomes with accessory dwelling units, located at 859 through 873 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose, concept. (Anderson Architects)The residential project would sprout at the corner of Blossom Hill Road and Santa Teresa Boulevard in San Jose, across the street from Westfield Oakridge shopping center.The proposed housing development would bulldoze and replace retail sites occupied by several well-known merchants: BevMo!, a wine, beer and spirits retailer; Scandinav...

Defiant Sen. Menendez, D-N.J., rejects calls to resign

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

By Deepti Hajela and Mike Catalini | Associated PressUNION CITY, N.J. — Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey defiantly pushed back against federal corruption charges on Monday, saying nearly half a million dollars in cash authorities found in his home was from his personal savings, not from bribes, and was on hand for emergencies.Rejecting rising calls for him to resign, he said he believed that he’d be cleared.“I recognize this will be the biggest fight yet, but as I have stated throughout this whole process, I firmly believe that when all the facts are presented, not only will I be exonerated, but I still will be the New Jersey’s senior senator,” Menendez said at Hudson County Community College’s campus in Union City, where he grew up.He did not respond to questions and did not address whether he will seek reelection next year.Addressing allegations in the indictment unsealed Friday that authorities found cash stuffed in envelopes and cloth...

6 drivers arrested after Petaluma PD’s DUI saturation patrol

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

(KRON) -- The Petaluma Police Department disclosed six drivers were arrested Sept. 23 following the department’s DUI saturation patrol. As part of the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, Petaluma officers specifically patrolled in search of impaired drivers between the hours of 4:00 p.m. through 2:00 a.m. on Sept. 23. Executing officers arrested five drivers for allegedly driving under the influence. San Jose pedestrian killed in traffic crash According to Petaluma police, in this operation, a total of 82 drivers were stopped. Fifteen were evaluated for intoxication and five were arrested for driving impaired, police said. Two of the drivers that were arrested for alleged DUI were driving without a California Drivers License. One of the drivers allegedly had a blood alcohol content of .28 percent, which is over three times the legal limit. The sixth alleged DUI driver was arrested by routine patrols. The Petaluma Police Department encourages ...

4th largest Powerball jackpot helps raise nearly $54m for California schools

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

(BCN) -- Excitement over the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history is helping California raise millions of dollars for its public schools, California Lottery said Monday. The jackpot, which has been growing for over two months, now stands at an estimated $785 million for Monday night's draw. There have been 28 consecutive drawings without a top-prize winner.Thanks to ticket sales statewide, the California Lottery said it has raised an estimated $53.8 million for public education."We're right back in this thrilling environment - that feeling when the jackpot is creeping towards a billion dollars," California Lottery spokesperson Carolyn Becker said in a statement Monday. "It's exciting not only because someone in California could once again hit it big, but also for those who benefit from the Lottery, which are public schools." California gas prices go up 14 cents in the past week A California ticket has won each of the top three Powerball jackpots in history, all o...

San Jose pedestrian killed in traffic crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:00 GMT

(KRON) -- A pedestrian was killed Monday morning after a collision involving a vehicle in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood, police said.The San Jose Police Department is investigating a fatal collision involving a man and a vehicle at Willow Street and Meridian Avenue. Authorities responded to the crash at 6:21 a.m. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, police said.This incident marks the city’s 22nd pedestrian death and 37th fatal traffic collision of 2023. Man rescued after falling off cliff at Lands End People are advised to avoid the area as traffic will be impacted for several hours during the investigation.