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Rent bargains in California: What you get for $1,500 a month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.Buzz: Look inland if you’re seeking a rental bargain in California.Source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a curious study by RentCafe comparing city rents. It looked at how much space you typically get when spending $1,500 a month.ToplineHow expensive is California? The study tracked apartments in 200 U.S. cities with an average of 782 square feet for $1,500 a month. Only three California cities offer larger living quarters, relatively speaking: Fresno, Bakersfield and Visalia.The three cities offer the typical renter at least double the space of the state’s costliest place, San Francisco, for that benchmark $1,500 rent.DetailsWe divided the 44 California cities tracked by geography and found the best “bargains” – space for $1,500 rent – were farthest from the coast. Ponder the landscape …...

Saratoga crime report for the week of June 2

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

MAY 16Residential burglary: At 9:03 p.m., unknown suspects entered a residence in the 12000 block of Palmtag Drive by breaking a rear sliding glass door, but then quickly fled the scene upon realizing the residents were home at the time. Nothing was reported stolen.MAY 18Commercial burglary, vandalism: At 1:30 a.m., someone entered Classic Ca wash on Prospect Road by prying a window open. The suspect damaged cabinets, door hinges and surveillance equipment. Nothing was reported stolen. The total amount of damage was estimated at over $400.MAY 19Theft by false pretenses: A Saratoga resident reported that someone contacted them in response to an item posted for sale online, claimed to be interested in purchasing the item and ultimately tricked the victim into sending money for a total loss of about $1,945.MAY 20Vehicle tampering, grand theft: Someone tampered with a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in the 18000 block of Cyril Place and stole a catalytic converter for a to...

Dusty Baker explains why Oakland remains dear to his heart as A’s relocation looms

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

OAKLAND – Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker sat in one of the photographer wells at the Coliseum late Friday afternoon. As his players began their stretching routines, Baker caught up and exchanged hugs with some longtime friends, reminiscing about the good times he experienced at the now 55-year-old facility.“Thinking about the great A’s teams and thinking about when I played for the A’s and also the city of Oakland having many championships,” Baker said. “Now it looks like they’re not going to have any more — unless somebody else comes to town.”Like many others with ties to Oakland, Baker, who turns 74 on June 15, saw the Warriors leave what was then Oracle Arena in 2019 for the gleaming new Chase Center in San Francisco, and the Raiders leave the aging Coliseum for indoor 65,000-seat Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas the following year.And just a few hours after the A’s organization released the first artist renderings of its proposed new Las Vegas ballpark, Baker...

Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnston to 2-year rookie contract

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres ended a lengthy wait by signing Ryan Johnston to a two-year, entry level contract on Saturday, more than a month after the defenseman completed his senior college season at Minnesota.Johnston will report immediately to the Sabres’ American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester, whose best-of-seven Eastern Conference final playoff series against Hershey is tied at 1.From Southern California, Johnston is listed at 6-feet and 170 pounds and was selected 31st in 2019 draft.His puck-moving skills fit Buffalo’s style of play, Johnston finished his college career with nine goals and 59 points in 143 career games, including four goals and 18 points in 40 games this year. He reached the NCAA’s Frozen Four in each of his final two seasons, with the Gophers losing in the semifinals last year, followed by a 3-2 overtime loss to Quinnipiac in the championship game last month.He also had a goal and three assists in seven games representing the U....

18-year-old Adam Fantilli scores as Canada advances to final of ice hockey worlds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Teenage forward Adam Fantilli scored the go-ahead goal as Canada edged Latvia 4-2 and advanced to the final of the ice hockey world championship.The United States plays Germany in the other semifinal later Saturday.The 18-year-old Fantilli, who is expected to be one of the top picks in the NHL draft, fooled a defenseman before netting his first goal of the tournament with 11:04 to go as Canada took a 3-2 lead.Samuel Blais, Jack Quinn and Scott Laughton also scored for Canada whose goaltender Samuel Montembeault made 20 saves.Canada had to twice come back from a goal down to reach its fourth straight final.Dans Locmelis scored 8:18 into the game to put tournament co-host Latvia 1-0 ahead on a rebound.Blais one-timed a shot to the roof of Latvia’s goal with 4:28 to go in the middle period for his fourth goal at the tournament to tie the score at 1-1.Rudolfs Balcers restored the lead for Latvia from the left circle only 1:06 later in the frame.Quinn levele...

Britney Spears se reencuentra con su madre después de tres años

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

(CNN) — Britney Spears compartió que ella y su madre, Lynne Spears, ahora están en mejores términos.La cantante publicó una foto retrospectiva de sí misma cuando era niña en su cuenta verificada de Instagram, y escribió en el pie de foto: “Mi dulce mamá apareció en mi puerta ayer después de 3 años… ha pasado tanto tiempo… con la familia siempre hay cosas que hay que resolver… pero el tiempo cura todas las heridas!!!”.“Y después de poder comunicar lo que he retenido durante mucho tiempo, ¡me siento muy bendecida de haber podido tratar de hacer las cosas CORRECTAMENTE!”, decía el pie de foto. “Te quiero mucho [emojis de corazón]!!!”.Lynne Spears y Britney Spears en 2002. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images)Spears agregó: “Psss… ¡Estoy tan bendecida de que podamos tomar un café juntas después de 14 años! ¡¡¡Vamos de compras después!!!”.Según los informes, ella y su madre se habían distanciado, y la joven Spears publicó negativamente sobre su madre en el p...

Everton’s fight to avoid relegation gets prominent place in NBC’s Premier League coverage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

NBC’s Premier League team is used to covering the pomp and circumstance of the champions lifting the trophy on Championship Sunday.With Manchester City having its title ceremonies last week after winning its third straight Premier League title and fifth in the last six seasons, it’s all about the fight to avoid relegation going into the final match day.NBC’s studio crew and top announcer team will be at Goodison Park for Everton’s match against Bournemouth. Everton has 33 points, two points clear of the relegation zone, but could find itself out of England’s top division for the first time in nearly 70 years with a loss and a victory by either Leicester City or Leeds United. Everton could be relegated with a draw and a win by Leicester City, which won the 2016 title.This is first time in NBC’s 10 years of carrying the Premier League that it will be on site for a match with relegation implications.“I think this is as good as it gets. It would be gr...

Two men killed, two hospitalized after shooting at home in Virginia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) — Police said two men were killed and two others were hospitalized after a shooting at a home in Virginia.The shooting happened Friday afternoon in a residential neighborhood in Woodbridge, Prince William County police said in a news release.Police said a group of people were inside the home when one began shooting, striking four men. The suspect fled the home.When officers arrived, they found one man outside the home who was later pronounced dead. Officers found three additional gunshot victims inside the home. One of the men later died at the hospital. Two other men remain hospitalized. Police said the extent of their injuries are unknown.Detectives are investigating to determine what led up to the shooting. The identities of the victims were not immediately released. Maj. Kevin Hughart told WTOP-FM that investigators do not believe the shooting was random, and they’re looking for one suspect.Source

Sports on TV for Sunday, May 28

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, May 28AUTO RACING7:30 a.m.ABC — Formula 1: The Monaco Grand Prix, Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco12:30 p.m.NBC — NTT IndyCar Series: The Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis6 p.m.FOX — NASCAR Cup Series: The Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, N.C.2 a.m. (Monday)CNBC — AMA Monster Energy Supercross Championship: Round 18, Pala, Calif. (Taped)CHL HOCKEY4 p.m.NHLN — Memorial Cup: Peterborough Petes vs. Seattle Thunderbirds, Kamloops, British ColumbiaCOLLEGE BASEBALL12 p.m.ESPN2 — Atlantic Coast Tournament: TBD, Championship, Durham, N.C.ESPNEWS — American Athletic Tournament: TBD, Championship, Clearwater, Fla.2 p.m.CBSSN — Conference USA Tournament: TBD, Championship, Houston3 p.m.BTN — Big Ten Tournament: TBD, Championship, Omaha, Neb.SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD, Championship, Hoover, Ala.6 p.m.ESPNU — Big 12 Tournament: TBD, Championship, Arlington, TexasCOLLEGE...

Sarasota woman spends 21st birthday under intensive care, surviving rattlesnake bite

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:53 GMT

SARASOTA, Fla. (WSVN) – A Florida woman had to celebrate her birthday in the intensive care unit after a rattlesnake bit her while out on a hike. Now her boyfriend is speaking out about her recovery and warns others to be cautious when enjoying nature. “May 24th was her 21st birthday,” said Derrick Hunter. “Unfortunately, she had to spend it in the ICU.”A few weeks ago those weren’t the plans that Sierra Lynn or her boyfriend derrick hunter had for celebrating her birthday. But today they’re celebrating that she lived to see 21.“We didn’t think she was going to be back around on Saturday, the day after, but she’s a warrior and she fought through and absolute miracles happen,” continued Hunter. Lynn was walking through the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park near Sarasota when a snake bit her on the leg — believing it was an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.Emergency officials arrived at the trail, then rushed her i...