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Anderson Dam: Cost to rebuild major reservoir rises to $2.3 billion, tripling from two years ago

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

The cost to bring Anderson Dam, which holds back the largest reservoir in Santa Clara County, up to modern earthquake standards has increased to $2.3 billion, water officials said Monday. That’s double what was estimated a year ago, triple the price tag from two years ago, and nearly certain to drive water rates higher next year across Silicon Valley.“It’s very disturbing,” said John Varela, chairman of the Santa Clara Valley Water District, a government agency based in San Jose that owns the dam and is is overseeing the project.“The cost escalations are just absurd,” he added. “It’s like a taxi cab when you go inside for a cup of coffee and the meter keeps running and your $5 fare goes to $10 and you say ‘Wait a minute.'”In 2020, federal dam safety officials ordered the reservoir along Highway 101 between San Jose and Morgan Hill drained and its dam rebuilt to modern seismic standards. They feared its 240-foot-high earthen dam, built ...

'No to APEC' coalition of activists march from Embarcadero to Moscone Center

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

(BCN) -- Thousands of protesters joined forces to march from Embarcadero Plaza to the Moscone Center on Monday under the banner of No To APEC, a coalition of nearly 150 grassroots organizations. They brought various causes before the cameras at the week-long meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in San Francisco. "All of our movements are connected by a common enemy, which is U.S. imperialism," said Kobi Guillory, in a public statement from the coalition. "We are here protesting against APEC because imperialism always violates the right of self-determination of oppressed people." Guillory is identified as a Chicago public school teacher. Biden in San Francisco for APEC: Timeline of president’s visit Participants chanted various slogans, including "from Palestine to the Philippines, stop the U.S. war machine!" as the San Francisco police ushered the peaceful protest down Market Street."Thousands are joining our movement. We built this coalition from all walks of life, a...

Pluri: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

HAIFA, Israel (AP) — HAIFA, Israel (AP) — Pluri Inc. (PLUR) on Monday reported a loss of $5 million in its fiscal first quarter.The Haifa, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents per share.The biotechnology company posted revenue of $54,000 in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PLUR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PLURSource

After making recent strides, Packers run defense takes big step backward in loss to Steelers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — For a couple of weeks, it seemed as though the Green Bay Packers had turned one of their biggest weaknesses into a strength.But the run defense issues that have bothered the Packers for much of coach Matt LaFleur’s five-year tenure have resurfaced.The Pittsburgh Steelers rushed for 205 yards and gained 5.7 yards per carry Sunday in a 23-19 victory over the Packers, who have now given up at least 200 yards rushing three times this season.“It was a combination of missed tackles, missed assignments,” LaFleur said Monday. “There were a couple times where we were playing single-high defense where it’s solo gap football and you got two guys in one gap. There were a couple times where they got us in some two-safety looks, and when you do that, you’re going to be a little bit short in terms of your front, and they took what should be 5-, 6-, 7-yard gains and they made them into explosion plays.”The Packers (3-6) had allowed a total of 130 yards rushing on 57 carries i...

Dak Prescott is on a roll leading the Cowboys. Even if he keeps it up, there will be plenty to prove

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott is on one of the best three-game stretches of his career.Even if the star quarterback keeps it up and his Dallas Cowboys keep winning through the rest of November, there will be plenty left to prove.After all, a rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles looms in a difficult December.The Cowboys completed the most lopsided sweep of an NFC East rival in franchise history with a 49-17 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. The combined margin in two victories over New York was 72 points after a 40-0 win in the opener.It’s the division-leading and defending NFC champion Eagles who are the problem for the Cowboys. Dallas (6-3) trails Philadelphia by two games because of a 28-23 loss two weeks ago.Another second-place finish would mean more road games in January if the Cowboys make the playoffs, and they lost in San Francisco last season, again finishing short of the NFC championship game.It will be tough to catch the Eagles in the division — virtua...

Donald Trump Jr. lauds dad’s real estate exploits as ex-president’s civil fraud trial begins defense

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. returned to court Monday as something of a character witness for his father’s real estate empire, waxing exuberantly about the former president’s “incredible vision” and portfolio of “great, iconic projects” at the New York civil fraud trial now threatening his company’s future.The namesake son made an encore appearance at the Manhattan trial as defense lawyers started calling their own witnesses. Trump Jr. first testified two weeks ago, called in by New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ office, which is suing the Trump family business. “I’d say it’s good to be here, your honor, but I have a feeling that the attorney general would sue me for perjury if I said that,” he joked Monday before embarking on a detailed and rosy history of the family’s Trump Organization. James, a Democrat, alleges Donald Trump, his company and top executives, including sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr., exaggerated his wealth by billions of dol...

CeeDee Lamb was near NFL receiving history with Cowboys blowing out Giants. Coaches let him get it

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — CeeDee Lamb’s chance at making NFL receiving history was news to Dallas offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer when the Cowboys were blowing out the New York Giants in the fourth quarter.The coaching staff was sorting through lineup changes with a five-touchdown lead in Dallas’ 49-17 victory Sunday when Schottenheimer got word that Lamb needed one catch and 8 yards receiving to become the first in league history with at least 10 catches and 150 yards in three consecutive games.Cooper Rush already had replaced star quarterback Dak Prescott, and the coaches weren’t going to reverse that move.But Schottenheimer went to coach Mike McCarthy to see if he wanted to give Lamb a shot at an NFL first.“That’s got to come from the head coach,” Schottenheimer said Monday. “And he’s like, ‘Let’s do it.’”The Cowboys made sure Rush was aware, and his first two plays were throws of 5 yards and 4 yards to Lamb, who finished with 11 catches ...

Jackie Robinson NL Rookie of the Year Award Votes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

First-, second- and third-place votes and total points on a 5-3-1 basis.Player1st2nd3rdTotCorbin Carroll, Diamondbacks30—–150Kodai Senga, Mets–22571James Outman, Dodgers–5520Nolan Jones, Rockies–21117Matt McLain, Reds–125Spencer Steer, Reds––44Eury Perez, Marlins––11Elly De La Cruz, Reds––11Patrick Bailey, Giants––11Source

Colorado's 3-day waiting period for gun sales to stand while lawsuit plays out

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A law that created a three-day waiting period for all gun sales in Colorado will continue to be enforced while a federal lawsuit against it plays out, a judge ruled Monday.The law went into effect on Oct. 1. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox In August, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, a pro-gun organization, filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis and requested that the law's enforcement be put on hold. The organization argued the law violated the Second Amendment.However, a judge rejected the request and the organization withdrew the lawsuit voluntarily. Then, when the law went into effect on Oct. 1, the group refiled the lawsuit and once again requested that the law be put on hold while the lawsuit went through the courts.A separate judge rejected this new request on Monday. Residents aim to stop approved Denver micro-community on Santa Fe Drive Specifically, the judge ruled that the organization had not done enough to prove that the...

Feel the Christmas spirit at the Third Annual Wonderland Holiday Experience in Fort Lauderdale

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:53:32 GMT

With temps in the 80s, getting in the Christmas spirit can be challenging in SoFlo. But a new event in Broward will make you feel like you’re in a winter wonderland, minus the freezing temps.Here’s a guy who’s cool as a cucumber, what’s up Alex Miranda. How do you like being compared to a cucumber?Fort Lauderdale Beach. It’s that time of year again.Arianne Glassman: “While it might be 90 degrees here in South Florida, we are bringing that traditional winter time experience.”For all of us to pretend like, you know, we live in one of those chilly little Hallmark movie towns, because at the Third Annual Wonderland Holiday Experience, all the way through Jan. 1, everything but the weather feels like true winter time.How many lights are there hung up? Arianne Glassman: “Over 50,000 lights in the park.”Including the 4,000 square foot rink at Las Olas Ocean side park. Arianne Glassman: “Large enough for about 50 skaters to really ...