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Safeway hopes to rescue jobs being affected by Bay Area store closure

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Safeway has disclosed plans for dozens of job cuts at a Santa Clara store that the supermarket titan is shutting down — but it’s possible that all the affected workers might land positions at other Safeway sites.The grocery chain is cutting 38 jobs at its store in Santa Clara near the corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and North Winchester Boulevard, a new official filing with the state Employment Development Department shows.The store is located at 3071 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Santa Clara and is adjacent to the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose.Pleasanton-based Safeway, however, told the EDD that it working to rescue all of the jobs that are being eliminated at the site of the upcoming store shutdown.“We are writing to advise you of a store closing and our desire to offer continued employment to all the associates by Safeway and its affiliates,” Jeff Mason, vice president of human resources at Safeway’s Northern California Di...

Cyclists killed in Napa identified as visitors from Oregon

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

(KRON) -- Two bicyclists who were killed while riding along the Silverado Trail in Napa County Tuesday have been identified. Christian Deaton, 52, and Michelle Deaton, 48, were killed when a load of wood in the back of a flatbed truck shifted, and they were struck by the wood.Both of the Deatons were from Portland, Oregon according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. The victims were visiting Napa County from Portland, according to the police. Their next of kin have been notified. Mother of 5 found dead near San Jose identified Officers responded to the incident at around 11 a.m. Tuesday. An investigation revealed the cyclists were headed north on the roadway where the lumber in the back of a flatbed truck that was also headed north shifted and struck them.Christian Deaton was pronounced deceased at the scene. Michelle Deaton was taken to Queen of the Valley Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries, the CHP said.The driver of the truck, a 55-year-old Vallejo man, remain...

Attempted vehicle theft suspect arrested by Alameda PD 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

(KRON) – The Alameda Police Department arrested a suspect allegedly in connection with an attempted vehicle theft and brandishing.Alameda police officers responded to the 1100 block of College Avenue for the report of an attempted vehicle theft involving a firearm on Aug. 26 at 5:45 p.m.  According to police, witnesses informed the officers that they viewed and filmed the incident. No foul play suspected in death of missing Alameda woman recovered from Bay The theft was unsuccessful. However, as the suspect was leaving the scene, the suspect pointed a firearm at one of the witnesses, police said. The video from the attempted robbery began to circulate online.According to the police investigation, a resident immediately recognized the suspect as a known Alameda resident and reported the information to the police. With further investigation, the officers issued a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.The Oakland Police Department notified APD that the individual was taken into custo...

Crown Castle: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations.The real estate investment trust, based in Houston, said it had funds from operations of $767 million, or $1.77 per share, in the period.The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of $1.78 per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $265 million, or 61 cents per share.The operator of wireless communications towers, based in Houston, posted revenue of $1.67 billion in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.7 billion.Crown Castle expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $7.50 to $7.58 per share.The compan...

Kinder Morgan: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $532 million.The Houston-based company said it had profit of 24 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 25 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 26 cents per share.The oil and natural gas pipeline and storage company posted revenue of $3.91 billion in the period.Kinder Morgan expects full-year earnings to be $1.12 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KMI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KMISource

Las cinco polémicas de Patricia Bullrich como candidata a presidenta de Argentina

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

(CNN Español) — Como toda campaña, la de Patricia Bullrich para alcanzar la presidencia de Argentina no está exenta de polémicas. Superó a Horacio Rodríguez Larreta en la primaria de Juntos por el Cambio el 13 de agosto y ahora encara la última parte de la campaña rumbo a las generales del 22 de octubre. Durante todo este tiempo, ha dejado frases y propuestas que generaron múltiples reacciones, principalmente en materia de seguridad, economía y algunas referencias sobre su pasado que la disputa política trajo de nuevo al presente.¿Montonera o militante de la Juventud Peronista?El pasado de Patricia Bullrich ha sido un asunto de campaña, quizá como el de ningún otro candidato. En varias entrevistas se vio en la necesidad de dar explicaciones sobre su actividad política previa al Golpe de Estado de 1976. A comienzos de octubre, Javier Milei la acusó en un programa televisivo, sin mencionar pruebas, de haber sido “una montonera tira bombas” que “ha puesto bombas...

Neymar tears ACL while playing for Brazil in World Cup qualifying game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

Brazil forward Neymar tore his ACL and meniscus while playing in a World Cup qualifying game, his club Al Hilal confirmed Wednesday.Neymar was in tears as he left the field after injuring his left knee in Brazil’s 2-0 loss against Uruguay on Tuesday.The 31-year-old Neymar will need surgery. Al Hilal did not say how long he is expected to be out.___James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Omega Flex: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

EXTON, Pa. (AP) — EXTON, Pa. (AP) — Omega Flex Inc. (OFLX) on Wednesday reported profit of $5.6 million in its third quarter.The Exton, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 55 cents per share.The flexible metal hose maker posted revenue of $27.5 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 OFLX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OFLXSource

PPG Industries: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — PITTSBURGH (AP) — PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $426 million.On a per-share basis, the Pittsburgh-based company said it had net income of $1.79. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, were $2.07 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.95 per share.The paint and coatings maker posted revenue of $4.64 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.62 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, PPG Industries expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.44 to $1.50. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had forecast adjusted earnings per share of $1.33.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $7.58 to $7.64 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Za...

Las Vegas Sands: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:41:10 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $380 million.The Las Vegas-based company said it had net income of 50 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 55 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 53 cents per share.The casino operator posted revenue of $2.8 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.69 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LVS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LVSSource