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Oakland looking for new police, fire chiefs; here's how much the jobs pay

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Oakland Fire Chief Dr. Reginal D. Freeman announced his impending resignation on Wednesday following the firing earlier this year of Oakland Chief of Polie LeRonne Armstrong. The latest developments leave the East Bay city without heads of two of its most significant departments. The departures also mean the city has two major job openings to fill, even as Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao moves to implement a hiring freeze as part of an effort to balance the city budget. Oakland man charged with murdering woman over traffic noise So what sort of salaries do the city's two biggest open positions pay? In case you're thinking of applying, KRON4 looked into public data available at public pay and pension database Transparent California and the City of Oakland website and these are the numbers we came up with.Oakland Chief of PoliceAccording to data on Transparent California, in 2021, former Oakland Chief of Police LeRonne Armstrong earned $261,988 in regular pay and $64,703 in other...

Curry cracks Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for second straight year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Stephen Curry is one of the most famous athletes in the world, and his pockets prove that. For the second straight year, the Warriors superstar cracked Forbes' top 10 list for highest-paid athletes. Curry is the world's eighth-highest-paid athlete for 2023, according to a list released by Forbes earlier this week. The sharpshooter garnered $100.4 million in earnings from May 2022 to May 2023 ($48.4 million on the court and $52 million on the court). Warriors-Lakers playoff series: Start times, TV schedule Last year, Curry was ranked fifth on Forbes' list. The reigning NBA Finals MVP made more this year than last ($92.8 million) but dropped three spots on the list. Newcomers on Forbes' top 10 who leapfrogged Curry are soccer star Kylian Mbappé, LIV golfers Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.Curry's NBA salary for the 2022-23 season is a league-high $48 million, according to ESPN. That's more than Lakers superstar LeBron James at $44.4 million -- although James ranked fourt...

Megabus returns to California with stops in several major cities

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

(KTXL) — Megabus is bringing back service to California with stops in several major cities starting May 15.The company said it will be offering three daily trips between Anaheim, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento. Megabus motorcoaches have onboard restrooms, power outlets, three-point seatbelts and reclining seats. The bathrooms are wheelchair accessible, according to their website.  Bay Area city ranked among top 10 ‘best’ cities for a good night’s sleep It is possible to reserve specific seats on the buses. Some seats on the upper deck and behind the driver on the lower deck include a table. On trips that may be longer than five hours, Megabus said the bus will make a stop at a rest area that has bathrooms and food. They do still encourage people to bring along snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The driver will let passengers know how much time they have at the rest stops. Tickets are available for purchase at us.megabus...

Taseko: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Taseko Mines Ltd. (TGB) on Wednesday reported earnings of $3.3 million in its first quarter.The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had profit of 1 cent per share.The metals mining company posted revenue of $85.4 million 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 TGB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGBSource

Senators back solar tariffs, mull prairie bird safeguards

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved a measure Wednesday that would reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from several Southeast Asian countries after President Joe Biden paused them in a bid to boost solar installations in the U.S. Lawmakers also were set to vote on a separate plan to undo federal protections for the lesser prairie chicken, a rare grouse that’s found in parts of the Midwest and Southwest, including one of the country’s most prolific oil and gas fields.The two measures are part of efforts by newly empowered Republicans to rebuke the Democratic president and block some of his administration’s initiatives, particularly on the environment. Republicans control the House and have strong sway in the closely divided Senate, where California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein remains out for health reasons and conservatives such as Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., often side with the GOP.Congress voted earlier this year to block a clean water rule imposed by the Environme...

Unifi: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Unifi Inc. (UFI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5.2 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Greensboro, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 25 cents per share.The polyester and nylon yarn maker posted revenue of $156.7 million 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 UFI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UFISource

Par Petroleum: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Par Petroleum Corp. (PARR) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $237.9 million.The Houston-based company said it had net income of $3.90 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $2.25 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.91 per share.The independent oil and gas company posted revenue of $1.69 billion 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 PARR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PARRSource

Genworth Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) on Wednesday reported profit of $62 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Richmond, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 17 cents per share.The financial services company posted revenue of $1.85 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $1.87 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GNW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GNWSource

Feds charge 45 people in takedown of 2 Minneapolis gangs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities announced racketeering and other charges Wednesday against 45 members or associates of two major Minneapolis street gangs for crimes including seven homicides, plus numerous drug trafficking and firearms violations.U.S. Attorney Andy Luger said at a news conference that the takedown targeted the Highs, who are based in north Minneapolis, and the Bloods, who operate primarily on the south side. As for a third gang, the Lows, from a different part of north Minneapolis, he said charges against them are coming.“Today’s announcement marks a fundamental change in how we address gang violence. Starting with these charges, we are prosecuting street gangs as the criminal organizations they are,” Luger said. He contrasted that with what he called a traditional local approach to prosecuting gun violence of charging offenders “crime by crime, shooting by shooting, case by case.”All but two of the suspects are in custody, Luger said. Around two dozen of the...

Zillow: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:52 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Zillow Group Inc. (ZG) on Wednesday reported a loss of $22 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Seattle-based company said it had a loss of 9 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and asset impairment costs, came to 35 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 15 cents per share.The online real estate marketplace posted revenue of $469 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $421.4 million.For the current quarter ending in June, Zillow said it expects revenue in the range of $451 million to $479 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ZG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ZGSource