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Business People: Greenberg Traurig adds retired Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

OF NOTELorie Skjerven GildeaGreenberg Traurig, Minneapolis, announced the addition of retired Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea as a shareholder in the global law firm’s Minneapolis office. Gildea served as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court for 13 years. She is the second woman to hold the position and the third longest-serving chief justice in Minnesota history.BEERForager Brewery, Rochester, announced that it’s Nillerzzzzz variety was rated the highest rated beer in the state for the third consecutive year by VinePair‘s ratings; the brewery also announced it was named one of the “Top 30 Breweries In The Country” by its brewery and pub peers in VinePair’s latest edition.FOODSunOpta, an Eden Prairie-based supplier of plant-based prepared food and beverage products, announced the planned retirement of Joseph D. Ennen as chief executive officer and director. Brian W. Kocher has been appointed CEO, effective Jan. 2,  and will also become a member of...

Broncos vs. Chargers: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 17 game

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

The Broncos enter the Jarrett Stidham era after announcing that Russell Wilson has been benched. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesPre-game updatesScouting report (11:21 a.m.): Check out how the Broncos match up with the Chargers in Ryan McFadden’s scouting report.Game predictionsParker Gabriel, beat writer: Broncos 24, Chargers 23A Jarrett Stidham win? A Jarrett Stidham win. Remember, the Chargers are starting Easton Stick and have an interim coach and general manager. Nobody in this game’s got much to lose. If Denver gets a win, maybe a bunch of other games fall their way, too. Let’s get weird.Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Broncos 27, Chargers 20In the battle of backup quarterbacks, Jarrett Stidham will come out on top. The Chargers have one of the worst passing defenses in the league and Stidham has a chance to put up impressive numbers in his first start with the Broncos. My crystal ball also tells me...

Hayward man found shot and killed early New Year’s Eve morning

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

At 12:47 a.m. Sunday morning, a man was found lying in a roadway near the intersection of Skywest Drive and Sueirro Street in Hayward, according to a press release by authorities.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Pablo argument over stolen packages turns into murder Crime and Public Safety | Enraged over daughter’s death, Washington man allegedly brought zip ties, rope and pistol to Newark for deadly confrontation Crime and Public Safety | Two of three suspects take plea deals in fatal East Bay gas station shooting Crime and Public Safety | Colorado mother wanted for murder of 9-year-old daughter, 7-year-old son Crime and Public Safety | Cold case team’s recommendations in JonBenét Ramsey murder case under review Police found the man — who was suffering from a gunshot wound — unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene, marking the 10th homicide in Hayward this year.Th...

14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of killing parents and injuring sister

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

Just days after Christmas, a 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of killing his parents and attempting to kill his 11-year-old sister in an attack at the family’s home near Miramonte, California.The attack occurred the night of Wednesday, Dec. 27, according to authorities at the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Around 7:40 p.m., deputies responded to a 911 call about an injured person at a home on the 47000 block of Dunlap Road, a rural area in the mountains of Fresno County. The caller was the 14-year-old boy, who claimed that someone had broken into his house and attacked his mother, father and sister before fleeing the scene in a pickup truck. Another sibling, a 7-year-old boy, was also home when the attack occurred — but according to authorities, he was not injured and is now being cared for by other family members.“Evidence ultimately showed that (the boy) had fabricated the story of the break-in and was responsible for using multiple weapons t...

Tesla Cybertruck involved in Bay Area collision

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

What may be the first crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck on a public road occurred near Redwood City on Thursday.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Caltrain fatally strikes person in Menlo Park Crashes and Disasters | At least 10 dead, dozens hurt in fog-related pileup in Turkey Crashes and Disasters | Disneyland chemical spill injures 2 employees Crashes and Disasters | Car catches fire in eastbound Caldecott Tunnel Crashes and Disasters | Mountain View: Two teens suffer major injuries after car crashes into tree According to the California Highway Patrol, Redwood City units responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash at about 2 p.m. on Skyline Boulevard near Page Mill Road.A preliminary investigation determined that a Toyota Corolla struck a dirt embankment on the shoulder, then crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with the Cybertruck.The driver of the Tesla sustained a minor injury but decl...

Hayward PD investigating homicide 

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

(KRON) – The Hayward Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Dec. 31. Hayward officers responded to the report of a man lying in the roadway near the intersection of Skywest Drive and Sueirro Street at 12:47 a.m. on Sunday.  Free rides for New Year’s Eve Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive man suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical personnel responded, however, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld at this time. There is no further information at this time. This is an active investigation.Anyone with information related to the homicide is asked to call Detective Niedenthal at (510)-293-7176.

Japanese Bell Ceremony at Asian Art Museum welcomes New Year

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

(BCN) -- San Francisco's Asian Art Museum will mark the close of 2023 and welcome 2024 by sounding a 16th-century Japanese bronze bell on Sunday.Museum visitors will strike the 2,100-pound bell 108 times "to curb the 108 mortal desires that, according to Buddhist belief, torment humankind," according to the museum.The annual Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing Ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso to undergo back surgery

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso will undergo back surgery in the coming days, the club said Sunday.Barcelona said the surgery is aimed at fixing the “problems in the lumbar region” that have kept the 33-year-old Alonso sidelined in recent weeks. The club said it will give further details after the surgery is conducted. It did not give a timetable for Alonso’s recovery.He has played seven games this season, four as a starter. He has made a total of 44 appearances with Barcelona, scoring three goals.Barcelona is in fourth place in the Spanish league, seven points behind leaders Real Madrid and Girona after 18 matches.The Catalan club visits midtable Las Palmas on Thursday.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Cowboys feel playoff-tested after strange win over Lions that followed pair of road losses

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys didn’t have it easy in finishing off their first 8-0 home season in 42 years.The 20-19 victory over Detroit in a matchup of playoff-bound teams came after a controversial call from the officials.Regardless, the nature of the game has Mike McCarthy feeling good going into his third consecutive postseason in four seasons as coach of the Cowboys.“These are the kinds of games that character is enhanced and the adversity advancement that you need, and you train all year for,” McCarthy said. “We’ve had a bit of an unusual year, just because of the margins of victory at home.”And an unusual finish for a team that won its first seven home games by an average of nearly 25 points before hanging on to extend the winning streak at AT&T Stadium to 16 games.Dallas won after the Lions had what appeared to be a winning 2-point conversion pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker negated by a penalty.Decker was ruled to be an ineligible receiver. Th...

NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:48:06 GMT

Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR’s all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84.NASCAR announced the death of the Hall of Famer and South Carolina native in a statement. No cause was given.“Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen. His combination of talent, grit and determination separated Cale from his peers, both on the track and in the record book,” said Jim France, chairman and CEO of NASCAR. “He was respected and admired by competitors and fans alike and was as comfortable behind the wheel of a tractor as he was behind the wheel of a stock car.”Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Yarborough won the Daytona 500 four times and the Southern 500 at his home track of Darlington Raceway five times. His 83 Cup Series victories are tied with Jimmie Johnson for sixth on NASCAR’s all-time wins list, and Yarborough ranks fourth with 69 pole positions.But one of his most ...