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What you need to know about the SAG-AFTRA strike that will upend Hollywood

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

Jami Ganz | (TNS) New York Daily NewsNEW YORK — Lights, camera, pause. Hollywood is officially on hiatus as the union representing on-screen talent has joined screenwriters in striking against the studios, amid stalled contract negotiations.SAG-AFTRA officially announced its strike would commence at midnight PST Friday, after the union’s contract expired late Wednesday and negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) fell apart. Union leadership noted that while the strike was “an instrument of last resort,” settling for an unfair deal wouldn’t just “destroy each of us, but the industry at large.”Here’s a breakdown of what the strike means for screens big, small and beyond.Why is SAG-AFTRA striking?The union, representing roughly 160,000 actors, broadcast journalists, hosts and more, is seeking more than an increase in pay and improvement in working conditions.SAG wants to ensure their livelihoods are protected amid the emergence of evolving tech...

Pressing matters: 10 tips to iron like a pro

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

My mother knew how to iron. I remember her standing over the ironing board, forming crisp fresh-smelling stacks of linens. I should have paid more attention.Instead, I have been bumbling along, pressing hot metal to fabric all these years as if I knew what I was doing. That changed last month when, some of you may recall, I interviewed garment-care guru Wayne Edelman, owner of Meurice Garment Care, a high-end cleaner based in New York. Edelman and I discussed how to get whiter whites. (If the discussion of whiter whites didn’t knock the planet off its axis, certainly the hot topic of proper ironing will!)During that call, Edelman casually mentioned, “Don’t steam iron cottons and linens. Iron them damp. If they’re dry, sprinkle or spritz with water then iron.”I have been steam ironing my cottons and linens — for years. “Why not?” I asked. “Isn’t that the same as ironing damp fabric?”“What gives cotton and linen that crisp finish is pulling the water out of the damp fabric...

Five-bedroom home sells in San Ramon for $2.3 million

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

77 Foster Drive – Google Street ViewA 3,295-square-foot house built in 1998 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the first block of Foster Drive in San Ramon was sold on June 30, 2023. The $2,298,000 purchase price works out to $697 per square foot. This two-story house offers a roomy layout with five bedrooms and four baths. In addition, the house provides an attached two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The lot of the property covers a substancial area of 8,430 square feet.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In June 2022, a 2,383-square-foot home on Foster Drive in San Ramon sold for $2,150,000, a price per square foot of $902. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Davona Drive, San Ramon, in July 2022, a 2,190-square-foot home was sold for $1,395,000, a price per square foot of $637. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,369-square-foot home on the 8700 block of Augusta Court in Dublin sold in January 2...

San Mateo: Hazardous liquid spill on Highway 92 forces lane closures, shelter-in-place order

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

A hazardous material spill on Highway 92 forced street closures and a shelter-in-place order Thursday in San Mateo, police said.The San Mateo Police Department said in an announcement shortly before noon Thursday that officials were examining an apparent liquid spill on eastbound Highway 92 just west of U.S. 101. They asked people in surrounding locations to shelter in place.Officials did not say what hazardous material they believed had been spilled.Police shut down 19th Avenue in both directions from Grant Street to S Norfolk Street, and fire department officials announced the eastbound lane of Highway 92 was expected to be closed for several hours. California Highway Patrol also reported that the Delaware Street on-ramp was closed.Officials said in an update just after 2 p.m. that eastbound Highway 92 west of U.S. 101 would remain closed through the evening commute. The update said that “the affected school is relocating students to a different campus,” but did not sp...

Highway 92 to remain closed through evening commute due to HazMat spill

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

(KRON) -- The eastbound lanes of Highway 92 just before the 101 interchange in San Mateo will remain shut through the evening commute due to a hazardous liquid spill, officials confirmed. The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is advising drivers to avoid the area if possible. Public safety officials are on the scene. People in surrounding locations are being asked to shelter in place as a precautionary measure. Majority of people arrested for drugs in SF not from the city, according to mayor The source of the spill was a large flatbed truck that dumped unknown liquid on the roadway. The liquid, which was later identified as sodium bisulfate, has spread across all lanes. San Mateo County Fire units are on the scene. Crews are currently assessing the scene and the 92 is expected to remain closed for several hours.Photo: City of San MateoAll eastbound 92 lanes are closed, and traffic is being diverted. The truck that dumped the liquid reportedly had 330 gallons of sodium bisulfa...

In-N-Out opens new location in North Bay

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

(KRON) -- It's officially open! Another In-N-Out has made its way to the Bay Area. In-N-Out opened another location Thursday, July 13 in Santa Rosa at 2532 Santa Rosa Ave., according to a press release. California-based In-N-Out Burger poised for major expansion The newest Bay Area location is open every day at 10:30 a.m. The dining room and drive-thru are open until 1 a.m. from Monday to Thursday and Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, it is open until 1:30 a.m. This location marks the second to open in Santa Rosa. The other In-N-Out is located at 2131 County Center Drive. As of Thursday, there are 39 In-N-Outs across the Bay Area. The popular West Coast-based burger chain has locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon and Colorado.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: absolut...

UCSF Dr. Bob catches COVID for first time, shares cautionary tale

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Dr. Bob Wachter, chair of the University of California San Francisco's Department of Medicine, is no longer a "NoVid."Four years into the pandemic, Wachter caught the COVID-19 virus for the first time."Until this week, I remained a NoVid, which I chalked up to being fairly cautious, fully vaxxed and a bit lucky. This week my luck ran out. My case is a cautionary tale, particularly for the 'just a cold' folks. Mine definitely was not ... I literally have scars to show for it," Wachter wrote. As one of the Bay Area's most respected medical experts, Wachter took a cautious approach during the pandemic by wearing masks, social distancing, and getting vaccinated. Wachter was frequently featured on KRON4's newscasts for COVID-related interviews throughout the pandemic, and post-pandemic. On Sunday, Wachter worked a clinical duty shift at UCSF's hospital and wore a KN95 mask. After work, he noticed he had a dry cough. By Sunday night, he felt "flu-ish," with a sore ...

Justice Department urges judge to not postpone Trump’s classified documents trial

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department urged a judge Thursday to reject Donald Trump’s efforts to postpone his classified documents trial, saying there was no basis for an “open-ended” delay sought by his lawyers.Federal prosecutors last month proposed a Dec. 11 trial for Trump, who is charged with 37 felony counts related to the mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, though the actual date will be up to the judge.Trump’s lawyers countered this week with a request for a delay. They did not propose a specific date but said the case concerned novel legal issues, and proceeding with a trial within six months is “unreasonable” and would “result in a miscarriage of justice.” On Thursday, prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith’s team responded by asking U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to not postpone the trial beyond the December date they recommended. They rejected the idea that any of the legal arguments the defense intends to raise requir...

Cómo la huelga de actores en Hollywood afectará tus películas y series favoritas

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) — ¿Recuerdas cuando una nueva temporada de televisión empezaba en septiembre? Este año no será así.¿Esperas con impaciencia las superproducciones de gran presupuesto que llegarán al cine el próximo verano? Puede que eso no suceda.¿Has oído hablar maravillas de “Breaking Bad” o “The Wire”, pero nunca las has visto? ¿O quizás algo más reciente como “The Last of Us”, que acaba de ser nominada a más de dos docenas de premios Emmy? Esta es tu oportunidad.Y, por cierto, puede que pase un tiempo antes de que sepas cuántos de esos Emmy se lleva finalmente “The Last of Us” a casa. La entrega de premios, al igual que muchas otras cosas en la industria de la televisión y el cine, también es muy incierta en estos momentos.Pero lo que sí puedes esperar son más reality shows, y tal vez programas de concursos, y probablemente más oportunidades de hacer un maratón de series que ya estrenaron en tu servicio de streaming favorito....

Maryland reports first heat-related death of the year as DC region grapples with extreme heat

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:24 GMT

Maryland has reported the state’s first heat-related death of 2023, a 52-year-old Cecil County man, as the D.C. area faces a hot, dry summer.The state’s Department of Health tracks both heat-related illnesses and heat-related deaths from May through September. In 2022, during those months, the state recorded five heat-related deaths.“This tragedy reminds us of how important it is to take every precaution and to avoid overheating,” said the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Nilesh Kalyanaraman in a news release.Health officials said children and pets should never be left in a car for any length of time during hot weather, even with the windows left open.Tips on dealing with extreme heat include drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, wearing light, loose-fitting clothing and staying in the shade when outdoors. It’s also recommended that you take it easy when engaging in outdoor activities. If you are intent on getting in a workout, officials said do so in the early...