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Pac-12 survival: Are Oregon, UW, Stanford and Cal worth the investment? Breaking down the Big Ten expansion math

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

The Pac-12’s existence seemingly hangs in the balance as the Big Ten considers whether to offer membership to Oregon, Washington and possibly Stanford and Cal, as well.Does the conference want to create a West Coast division?Or will it stand down and give the Pac-12 a chance to survive?Resolution of this deeply complicated issue could come swiftly, perhaps in the next 48 hours.After all, the Big Ten executed a West Coast raid last summer, grabbing USC and UCLA. The framework for a second round of plundering is seemingly in place, but only if proper motivation exists on two fronts:— Finding a media company to pay for it.— Rounding up enough university presidents to approve it.For the past year, neither entity was interested. The networks didn’t have the money, and the presidents had no interest in driving a stake in the Pac-12.But the situation changed this week, at least with one of the two entities.The Big Ten presidents signaled a willingness to consider ad...

Oakland A’s fans will continue protest during SF Giants series with no plans to stop there

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

Jorge Leon is tired. He’s just landed back in the Bay Area after a trip to Los Angeles, his vocal cords fried and energy sapped from a day protesting at Dodger Stadium. Juggling work and family time with his three children, Leon has a few days to recuperate for another A’s fan protest scheduled for Saturday at the Oakland Coliseum for the first half of the Bay Bridge Series.He can’t stop. There’s no time to stop.Fans have been using the power of protest to call the sports world’s attention to what they see as an injustice. Groups such as the Oakland 68s, of which Leon is president, and Last Dive Bar have organized several “reverse boycotts” and demonstrations at opposing ballparks — the latest at Dodger Stadium — since the A’s announced their intention to uproot from their Oakland home of 55 years and relocate to Las Vegas.“I get satisfaction in that I’m being annoying to John Fisher,” Leon said. “If...

‘Get ready to get gooped’: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito guesthouse is listed on Airbnb

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

By Marnie Hunter | CNNDo you need a jump-start on your path to a “beautiful, optimized life”? Here’s your shot at living the Goop lifestyle promoted by Gwyneth Paltrow’s beauty, fashion, food and wellness brand.For one night only, the Oscar-winning actress and Goop founder and CEO is putting her California guesthouse on Airbnb.The one-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse at her home in Montecito opens for booking at 1 p.m. EDT on August 15 for an overnight stay on Saturday, September 9, for up to two guests.“My Montecito home is my sanctuary for respite and mental clarity. I go there to recharge, to daydream about what we’re building at goop and to reconnect with my family and treasured friends,” the listing says.“Whether you’re seeking a place for unexpected connection or for well-deserved solitude and reflection, when you come to stay, I hope you’ll get as much joy out of the home as I do.”“Goop essentials to nourish your body, mind and soul” will be on hand. And Goop-inspired meals and s...

Is it all over for Anchor Brewing or does hope still remain?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

Sapporo USA’s decision to shut down San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing has been the talk of the beer world for weeks now. The news had been rumored, but the reality of it hit on July 12. Soon after, I had the opportunity to visit the historic brewery for a farewell tour organized by one of Anchor’s local sales reps, who invited Bay Area industry veterans for the impromptu event on Potrero Hill.A coffee roastery when it opened in 1937, the building is a majestic sight, with a corner tower topped with a flag pole reaching to the sky. Stepping inside was like going back in time. Brewing had already ceased, although there was still beer in the tanks waiting to be packaged. But the copper brewing vessels and the coolships were all empty, with only a skeleton crew on hand, making it unusually quiet as wewalked the empty corridors.While I was grateful to have a last look around and commiserate with colleagues, it was ultimately bittersweet. Steam beer has been synonymous with San F...

Mountain lion spotted in North Bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

(KRON) -- There were several sightings of a mountain lion in Petaluma and Cotati early Thursday morning.In Petaluma, a mountain lion was spotted in the parking lot of Kohl's and Home 2 Suites Hotel on North McDowell Boulevard, according to the Petaluma Police Department. According to reports, many people saw the mountain lion within a close distance as it traveled between the hotel and nearby stores around 12:15 a.m. Evacuation order issued in San Pablo due to hazmat incident Animal control and PPD attempted to locate the mountain lion but were unsuccessful. A Nixle alert was sent out around the time of the sighting, police said.Residents in Cotati also spotted a mountain lion Thursday morning along Myrtle Avenue, according to police. The police department sent out a Nixle alert around 6 a.m. informing residents the animal was traveling towards Rohnert Park's L Section.The public is advised to be aware of their surroundings as it is possible that the mountain lion may return to t...

First case of West Nile virus found in Santa Clara County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

(KRON) -- The first case of West Nile virus in a human this season has been found in a Santa Clara County resident, according to the Santa Clara Public Health Department. The individual contracted the illness somewhere else in California, however, because the person lives in Santa Clara County, it was reported there.The person who contracted the illness is an adult who was hospitalized but is now recovering at home, according to the Public Health Department. The department declined to release any additional details about the individual's illness due to reasons of medical privacy. Student found unresponsive at San Jose pool has died: police The Santa Clara Public Health Department describes West Nile virus as a "mosquito-borne disease that causes mild to severe flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, and in severe cases, neurological symptoms or even death."However, most people who contract the virus only experience mild symptoms and recover quickly, the department s...

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ activities sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that expands what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct, arguing it is meant to target drag shows and could also criminalize ballet and even cheerleading.The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. district court in Houston by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of plaintiffs, contends that the law is unconstitutional and threatens the “livelihood and free expression of many Texans, including drag performers across our state.” It seeks to block the from taking effect Sept. 1. The law approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature was part of a broader effort in Texas and other conservative states to crack down on drag shows and limit LGBTQ rights. Such laws have already run into trouble in other states, including Florida and Tennessee, where judges put drag performance bans on hold.Like Texas, Arkansas has a new law re...

Clorox, Wayfair rise; Hyatt Hotels, Host Hotels & Resorts fall: Thursday, 8/3/2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Thursday:Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH), up $3.91 to $69.25.The information technology consulting and outsourcing firm raised its profit forecast for the year.Clorox Co. (CLX), up $14.81 to $167.28.The maker of bleach and other household products beat analysts’ fiscal fourth-quarter financial forecasts.Wesco International Inc. (WCC), down $32.46 to $147.The maker of electrical and industrial maintenance supplies reported weak second-quarter financial results.Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (HST), down $1.35 to $16.80.The luxury hotel manager trimmed its profit and revenue forecasts for the year.Sunrun Inc. (RUN), up $2.27 to $20.11.The solar energy products distributor gave investors an encouraging business update.Wayfair Inc. (W), up $16.38 to $89.27.The online home goods retailer beat analysts’ second-quarter earnings forecasts.Hyatt Hotels Corp. (H), down $10.15 to $112.19...

As the climate changes, how doctors treat patients, and medical program curricula, are evolving

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — In the 1990s, two hurricanes devastated Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean, wiping entire communities off the map and killing dozens of people. “Everything was just decimated,” Malama Tafuna’i, a primary care physician in Apia, the territory’s capital, said. “It looked like a bomb had gone off.” A young girl at the time, Tafuna’i watched as her father, a doctor, would go out to treat patients while her household navigated the aftermath of the storms. “He still had to go to work and the rest of us had to figure out, you know, how do we make sure that we’ve got a shelter for tonight or where are we going to get food from?’” she said.Tafuna’i’s early experiences help her navigate the impacts of climate change, both as a physician and as a citizen of Samoa, where extreme weather events frequently upend daily life. She uses the knowledge she has accumulated to help other doctors consider climate impacts when treating patients. Tafuna’i, who has practiced medicine in Samoa f...

Does being in a good mood make you more generous? Researchers say yes and charities should take note

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Those ads showing caged dogs and desperate looking cats while Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel” played in the background have been not just effective at making viewers sad, but also remarkably successful at raising money for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals since 2007.However, a new study shows other strategies may also be effective at motivating people to give, apart from all that “ sadvertising.” Maybe try “Hakuna Matata.”The study from Nathan Chan, assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Casey Wichman, assistant professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, found that people in good moods are more likely to donate to a charitable cause. The study gathered posts made to Twitter, the social media platform now called X, from people who gave to Wikipedia and posted a hashtag acknowledging the donation. The researchers analyzed the posts from before and after the users made a donation and found ...