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Here's how to check which California companies are planning mass layoffs, major closures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Between tons of tech layoffs and major retailers closing up shop, it's understandable if you're feeling a little uneasy in terms of job security. In many cases, a California labor law actually allows you to see which employers are planning mass layoffs or branch closures. It's thanks in part to a federal law called the WARN Act, which stands for Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. Essentially, the law requires large employers to give 60 days of advanced notice when they are large numbers of cutting jobs. California has its own WARN Act that goes even further and requires even medium-sized businesses or nonprofits to comply. The state law applies to any organization that has employed at least 75 people, part-time or full-time, in the past 12 months. Layoffs but low unemployment: What is going on in this strange economy? Those employers are required to issue a notice when they are (1) laying off 50 or more employees in a 30-day period, (2) closing do...

‘Ghost guns’, assault weapons among those purchased at San Mateo County gun buyback

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

Nine assault weapons and four “ghost guns” were collected at an anonymous San Mateo County gun buyback program on Saturday.Those 13 weapons were among 264 firearms purchased over the course of the four-hour event — about 65 guns an hour. This was the seventh such buyback hosted by the county.The program, operated by five law enforcement agencies, offers the opportunity for people to sell their firearms for cash, no questions asked. The gun buyback program has now yielded over 2,600 guns.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Pamela Price wants to reshape Alameda County’s justice system. So far, it’s been messy. Crime and Public Safety | Fentanyl crisis: Should California throw the book at opioid dealers? Crime and Public Safety | California county paid $1.1 million ransom to hacker of Sheriff’s Department computers Crime and Public Safety | Oakland’s fire chief retires after nearly two-year tenure ...

Vida Blue, former Oakland A’s, SF Giants star, dies at 73

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

Armed with a flashy name, an electric personality and an iconic delivery he used to unleash a blazing fastball, Vida Blue was as distinctive as a baseball player could be.Blue, who died at age 73 late Saturday evening, was a beloved member of both the A’s and Giants during a 17-year career that included winning three consecutive World Series titles during Oakland’s dynasty in the early 1970s.Blue’s death was confirmed by the A’s on Sunday morning. No cause of death was announced, although friends said he had been battling an undisclosed type of cancer.“There are few players with a more decorated career than Vida Blue,” the A’s said in a statement. “He was a three-time champion, an MVP, a six-time All-Star, a Cy Young Award winner, and an Oakland A’s Hall of Famer. Vida will always be a franchise legend and a friend. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this arduous time.”Former A’s star Dave Stewart, who helped pitch the A’s to their las...

Man arrested for smoking meth, carrying knife and firearm into Vallejo police lobby 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) – A man was arrested after walking into the Vallejo Police Department and smoking meth along with carrying a replica firearm and knife on Wednesday, the police department said.A man walked into VPD’s lobby armed with a firearm and fixed-blade knife in the front of his waistband. He demanded to speak to an officer. While the man waited for police services, he smoked methamphetamine from a pipe, police said. Woman arrested for domestic violence killing in Dublin Officers were immediately notified and made contact with the male by commanding him to lie on the ground. After the man refused the orders, a VPD officer tackled and arrested him. The firearm was later discovered to be a replica firearm, police said. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; lef...

Nick Gilbert, son of Cavaliers owner, dies at 26

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Nicolas “Nick” Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became the team’s good luck charm at NBA draft lotteries, has died. He was 26. A funeral announcement posted by the Ira Kaufman Chapel said Gilbert died Saturday “peacefully at home surrounded by family.” Gilbert was diagnosed as a child with neurofibromatosis (NF1), a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors to grow on the brain, spinal cord and skin. There is no cure.Wearing a signature bow tie and dark-rimmed glasses, Gilbert became a sensation when he represented the team at the 2011 draft lottery.One season after LeBron James left as a free agent, Cleveland wound up with the No. 1 overall pick and used it to select Kyrie Irving, who became an All-Star and later paired with James to win the championship in 2016.Then a 14-year-old, Nick Gilbert quipped “What’s not to like?” after his father had praised his efforts and called him his hero.Gilbert represented the Cavs at se...

Crystal Palace to ban fan after alleged racial abuse of Son

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace promised Sunday to issue a club ban to a spectator who is alleged to have racially abused Tottenham forward Son Heung-min during a Premier League match between the teams.Footage has circulated on social media of a man in the away end at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium making what appears to be a racist gesture toward Son on Saturday.The incident occurred in the 89th minute of Tottenham’s 1-0 win when Son was replaced by substitute Arnaut Danjuma and had to walk around the outside of the field, past Palace’s travelling support.“We are aware of a video circulating online (as well as reports made directly to us) regarding an individual in the away end at Spurs yesterday, appearing to make racist gestures towards Son Heung-min,” Palace said in a statement.“Evidence has been shared with the police, and when he is identified, he will face a club ban. We will not tolerate such behavior in our club.”Tottenham said it was aware of an allegation of rac...

Alleged killer of Iraqi security analyst sentenced to death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi court on Sunday issued a death sentence against the alleged killer of a prominent Iraqi security analyst known for his expertise on the Islamic State group, nearly three years after his assassination amid threats from militias.A criminal court convicted of a terrorism charge and sentenced to death police officer Ahmed Hamdawi al-Kinani for the killing of Hisham al-Hashimi, according to a statement from Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council. A video of al-Kinani appearing to confess to his purported involvement in the crime was released shortly after his arrest two years ago, but many say he had the backing of armed groups.A relative of al-Hashimi’s said the family supported the verdict, but said those who ordered the assassination should be brought to justice in addition to those who carried it out.“Until now, we have not learned who is backing the killer of Hisham al-Hashimi and who gave the orders to execute,” the relative said, speaking on condition of ano...

DS Automobiles Italian Open Scores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

SundayAt Marco Simone Golf and Country ClubRomePurse: $3.3 millionYardage: 7,255; Par: 71Final RoundAdrian Meronk, Poland (710), $500,49568-68-66-69—271Romain Langasque, France (472), $323,85068-72-62-70—272Julien Guerrier, France (266), $185,47866-69-66-73—274Alexander Bjork, Sweden (212), $147,20569-68-71-68—276Daniel Van Tonder, South Africa (152), $105,39871-67-67-72—277Nicolai Hojgaard, Denmark73-68-71-65—277Maximilian Kieffer, Germany65-74-68-70—277Jorge Campillo, Spain67-71-70-70—278Marcus Armitage, England70-69-69-71—279Eddie Pepperell, England69-70-68-72—279Victor Perez, France69-68-74-68—279Kalle Samooja, Finland68-74-66-71—279Callum Shinkwin, England70-72-69-68—279Sebastian Soderberg, Sweden70-72-67-70—279Clement Sordet, France69-70-68-72—279Aaron Cockerill, Canada71-71-66-72—280Ryo Hisatsune, Japan71-71-68-70—280Tapio Pulkkanen, Finland67-70-68-75—280Jordan L. Smith, England68-70-72-70—280Santiago Tarrio, Spain68-73-69-70—280Antoine Rozner, France70-74-70-67—281Sami Vali...

DS Automobiles Italian Open Par Scores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

SundayAt Marco Simone Golf and Country ClubRomePurse: $3.3 millionYardage: 7,255; Par: 71Final RoundAdrian Meronk, Poland (710), $500,49568-68-66-69—271-13Romain Langasque, France (472), $323,85068-72-62-70—272-12Julien Guerrier, France (266), $185,47866-69-66-73—274-10Alexander Bjork, Sweden (212), $147,20569-68-71-68—276-8Daniel Van Tonder, South Africa (152), $105,39871-67-67-72—277-7Nicolai Hojgaard, Denmark73-68-71-65—277-7Maximilian Kieffer, Germany65-74-68-70—277-7Jorge Campillo, Spain67-71-70-70—278-6Marcus Armitage, England70-69-69-71—279-5Eddie Pepperell, England69-70-68-72—279-5Victor Perez, France69-68-74-68—279-5Kalle Samooja, Finland68-74-66-71—279-5Callum Shinkwin, England70-72-69-68—279-5Sebastian Soderberg, Sweden70-72-67-70—279-5Clement Sordet, France69-70-68-72—279-5Aaron Cockerill, Canada71-71-66-72—280-4Ryo Hisatsune, Japan71-71-68-70—280-4Tapio Pulkkanen, Finland67-70-68-75—280-4Jordan L. Smith, England68-70-72-70—280-4Santiago Tarrio, Spain68-73-69-70—280-4Ant...

Un sitio web quiere pagarte US$ 1.000 por ver las 10 películas de “Fast and Furious”: ¿por qué?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

(CNN) — ¿Qué te parece ganar US$ 1.000 por ver películas compulsivamente? Un sitio web financiero ofrece el premio a una persona que pueda dedicar dos semanas a ver más de 20 horas de la saga cinematográfica “Fast and the Furious”.FinanceBuzz, un sitio informativo que ofrece consejos y recomendaciones relacionados con el dinero, busca un “ajustador de reclamos de Fast and Furious” para ver las 10 películas de la franquicia de acción mundial protagonizada por Vin Diesel, que estrenó su primera entrega en 2001.“F9: The Fast Saga”, la novena entrega de la franquicia, recaudó más de US$ 400 millones tras su estreno en 2021.¿En qué orden hay que ver todas las películas y series de Star Wars?La misión del ajustador de reclamos: rastrear los daños de cada accidente de coche que se produzca en cada película, incluida la próxima “Fast X”, que se estrena el 19 de mayo. El ganador del concurso se encargará de anotar todos los accidentes de ...