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A Concert for the Ed Asner Family Center

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

A Concert for the Ed Asner Family Center: Late actor and former president of the Screen Actor’s Guild Ed Asner has a Family Center that bears his name. According to its website, it “offers inclusive day camps, expressive arts and vocational enrichment programs for all abilities at our center, six days a week, as well as, health and wellness classes. We also offer low cost mental health counseling and group counseling services with our highly trained therapists.” So a benefit featuring Ringo Starr, Toto, Stone Temple Pilots and more is clearly well-deserved.“We are absolutely thrilled and profoundly grateful for this outstanding lineup of artists showing their support for The Ed Asner Family Center Charity Benefit Concert,” said Matthew Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner, The Founders of The Ed Asner Family Center. “We would like to express our deepest appreciation for Steve Lukather. His passion, dedication and world-renowned talent have been an inspiration to us all and have helped br...

Top concerts: 3 great live shows worth checking out in the Bay Area

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

Here are three upcoming shows worth checking out:Lionel Richie, EWFIt’s a pairing of two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acts — Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire — which should translate to a really fun evening of music on Sept. 8 at Chase Center in San Francisco. So, grab a ticket and get ready to sing along to such Richie hits as “Say You, Say Me,” “Dancing On the Ceiling” and “All Night Long (All Night Long)” as well as such EWF classics as “Shining Star,” “Sing a Song,” “Boogie Wonderland” and “September.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $82 (subject to change); ticketmaster.com.Matt MaherThe nine-time Grammy nominee — and six-time Dove Award winner — brings The Stories I Tell Myself Tour to the Redwood Chapel Community Church in Castro Valley on Sept. 13. The acclaimed vocalist is expected to mix such fan favorites as “Lord, I Need You,” “Because He Live...

Bay Area’s remaining Fish Market restaurants head into final weeks with souvenir menus, specials

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

In July when president Dwight Colton of the The Fish Market restaurants announced the shutdown of the last two in the Bay Area, he vowed to “preserve the memory of our founders – and the memories created by millions of guests over the years – by closing in a fashion that upholds the restaurant’s original integrity and vision.”So the news was revealed more than two months early, giving customers plenty of time to head to the Palo Alto and San Mateo locations to enjoy their favorite dishes and say goodbye to employees, some of whom have been on the job for many years.Now, the restaurants are heading into their final weeks and, as promised, Colton and company have added menu specials and printed commemorative menus for guests to take home.With redevelopment on the horizon for both sites, the circa 1976 Palo Alto restaurant — the first in the group — will shut its doors after service on Sept. 13, and the San Mateo one, which opened in 1982, will close a week later, Sep...

6 Bay Area sports bars to suit every type of football fan

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

Watching your favorite team score as you laze on the couch — or jump up and down on your coffee table — isn’t a bad thing. But isn’t it more fun to cheer on the Niners, the Raiders or the (insert fave team name here) in the company of fellow fans? Perhaps with a cold one and spicy wings in hand?Here are six great Bay Area sports bars where you can do just that.RICKEY’S SPORTS LOUNGE, San LeandroAll you need to know if you’re a current fan, former fan, recovering fan or sometimes fan of the (Las Vegas) Raiders is that Rickey’s is back.The legendary home of the Raider Nation — lauded by no less than Sports Illustrated as one of the nation’s best sports bars — reopened this spring, three years after beloved founder Ricky Ricardo died. Now, new owner Ramonn Smith is gearing up to host fans for the redesigned sports bar’s first NFL season.Patrons sit at the bar at the revamped Rickey’s Sports Lounge in San Leandro, Calif.,...

Emery High School in Emeryville evacuated due to possible gas leak

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

(KRON) -- Emery High School in Emeryville has been evacuated due to a possible gas leak, the Alameda County Fire Department confirmed Tuesday morning. The smell of gas was reported just before 9 a.m. Tourist desperate to find French bulldog stolen in San Francisco A call for an evacuation was issued after that. PG&E has been called to the scene. A first report showed no leak, according to the meters.An investigation into the matter continues, according to Alameda County FD.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Crews rescue teen from cliff in Half Moon Bay

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

(BCN) -- A teenager was rescued from being stuck on a cliff at a Half Moon Bay beach on Monday, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters were alerted to a teen stuck on bluffs at Dunes Beach, the state fire department said on social media Tuesday morning.Photo: Cal FirePhoto: Cal FirePhoto: Cal FireCrews were able to bring the teen safely to the top of the cliff, Cal Fire officials said. The public is reminded not to climb cliffs due to the high probability of getting stuck. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

11 arrested for DUI in San Mateo County in past three weeks

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

(KRON) -- Eleven drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during a three-week period through Labor Day weekend, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. The arrests were made as part of a national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign in which additional officers were deployed across the country in an effort to bust DUI drivers.In San Mateo County, 11 drivers were cited for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to the sheriff's office. Several drivers were busted during patrols and two DUI arrests were made at a DUI checkpoint on Aug. 26. Tourist desperate to find French bulldog stolen in San Francisco First-time charges for DUI in California amount to an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Possible penalties include a suspended driver's license.In 2021, drunk driving crashes accounted for nearly a third -- 32% -- of all statewide traffic deaths, the sheriff's office said...

Manchester United, America’s Car-Mart fall; Insmed, Brady rise, Tuesday, 9/5/2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Tuesday:America’s Car-Mart Inc. (CRMT), down $12.84 to $100.69.The auto retailer’s fiscal first-quarter profit fell short of analysts’ forecasts.Brady Corp. (BRC), up $5.92 to $56.72.The identification and security products maker gave investors a strong profit forecast.Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (ARE), up 1 cent to $116.96.The life science real estate company raised its dividend.Insmed Corp. (INSM), up $3.82 to $26.46.The biopharmaceutical company gave investors an encouraging update on a study for a lung disease treatment.NextGen Healthcare Inc. (NXGN), up $1.42 to $20.75.The provider of health care information systems is reportedly considering a sale to Thoma Bravo.Manchester United Plc. (MANU), down $4.26 to $19.40.The soccer team’s owners are reportedly taking the company off the market because of difficulty finding a buyer.Airbnb Inc. (ABNB), up $10.33 to $143.02.The vacat...

Drake postpones Denver concert 3 days before show

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — In just three days, Canadian rapper Drake was expected to hit the stage at Ball Arena in Denver, but his show has been postponed. Due to high demand, Drake added a stop in the Mile High City for his highly anticipated "It's All a Blur" tour in April. The North American arena tour was originally announced back in March, but many fans were left disappointed when Denver was not on the original list of locations. Now, Denver fans will have to wait even longer to see “Champagne Papi” perform.According to Ticketmaster, the event organizer had to postpone the event. CU Buffs fans will sell you tickets as long as you don’t root for the Cornhuskers No other information was provided on the website. However, those with tickets to Friday's show are asked to hold on to them as they will be valid for the new date. Fellow rapper 21 Savage was expected to join Drake for the tour. The “It’s All a Blur” tour is Drake’s first headline run since the “Aubrey & the Three Migos”...

5 places to see fall leaves in Denver

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:15:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- You don't need a tank of gas to go see the fall leaves change. While places like Breckenridge and Vail are extra colorful this year, leaves are changing in the Denver metro area as well. Here are some places nearby to go see some fall colors: Fall leaves set to be more colorful than usual 1. Washington Park701 S. Franklin St.Wash Park is filled with trees that will start to change colors in the next few weeks and will last throughout October. Jonathan Raleigh, a certified arborist at SavATree, said the colors in Wash Park will be especially bright in late October. You can take a stroll through the shaded walkway or sit by the lake and enjoy the scenery. 2. City Park2001 Colorado Blvd.Watch the fall leaves change with the Denver skyline in the background.City Park is another place in Denver where you can do some leaf peeping. There are trees surrounding the park and plenty of grass to relax on while you check out the fall colors. 5 fall trips to start plann...