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Vice President Harris visits Sunnyvale for Applied Materials’ announcement of new R&D facility

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

Echoing the goal set by other speakers to “keep the silicon in Silicon Valley,” Vice President Kamala Harris touched down in Sunnyvale on Monday for Applied Materials’ announcement of a new research and development facility.Envisioned as the largest facility of its kind in the world, the EPIC Center is intended as a collaborative space for tech engineers, university faculty and others to come together and create the next generation of tools for semiconductor manufacturing. It’s planned to have more than 180,000 square feet of cleanroom space–the size of more than three American football fields. It will be located next to Applied Materials’ existing Maydan Technology Center on Arques Avenue.“I’ve always been excited about what we can do collectively about improving the condition of people,” Harris told the crowd at Applied Materials, adding that the semiconductors produced at the company’s campus “are essential to every electronic device we use.”“Without semiconduct...

San Jose: Fish taco favorite Rubio’s closes 1 restaurant, leaving 2 in the Bay Area

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

Rubio’s Coastal Grill, a chain famous for popularizing the fish taco, has closed one of its two San Jose locations, with the company announcing the news in an e-mail blast to customers and members of its loyalty club.“We’ve made the difficult decision to close our location at The Plant. But don’t worry. Our San Jose-Brokaw Plaza location is open and we’re excited to continue serving you there,” the note sent Monday read. The Curtner Avenue eatery shut at the end of business May 20.A Rubio’s in Sunnyvale also remains open, leaving the Bay Area with two locations. The chain operates several in the Sacramento area; the bulk of the locations are in Southern California.Rubio’s was co-founded in San Diego in 1983 by Ralph Rubio, a San Diego State student who brought inspiration from a spring break trip to Baja California back to his hometown.The company’s focus puts sustainable seafood in nearly all dishes, the restaurant says. His Original Fish T...

DUI, assault arrests after Campbell’s Boogie Music Festival

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

May 15Overnight in the 00 block of West Campbell Avenue: Someone spray-painted graffiti in the bathroom.Overnight in the 300 block of Union Avenue: Someone spray-painted graffiti in the bathroom.10:46 a.m. in the 1000 block of Camden Avenue: A man, 39, was stopped for a vehicle code violation and found to have a tooter straw, and he was under the influence.4:57 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Hamilton Avenue: The suspect and the victim have been in a dispute over the past few weeks over noise issues. They got into a fight in the parking lot. The victim alleges that the suspect pulled a knife on him during the incident. The suspect alleges that the victim threw a punch and that he never pulled a knife.4:03  p.m. in the 2000 block of South Winchester Boulevard: A man, 49, was looking into cars and was found to be under the influence.1:36 a.m.  100 block of Curtner Avenue: Officers responded to an alarm call. A man, 25, was in front of a business, and his bicycle was abandoned on the pr...

Colorado River deal: What does it mean for California?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

After nearly a year of intense negotiations, California, Nevada and Arizona reached a historic agreement today to use less water from the overdrafted Colorado River over the next three years.The states agreed to give up 3 million acre-feet of river water through 2026 — about 13% of the amount it receives. In exchange, farmers and other water users will receive compensation from the federal government.The Biden administration has been pushing the states since last spring to reach an agreement to cut back on Colorado River water deliveries. The three-state deal is a historic step — but it is not final: The U.S. Interior Department must review the proposal. And everything will have to be renegotiated before the end of 2026.In California, the agreement would mostly affect the water supplies of farmers in the Imperial Valley. Coming up with a plan to fairly cut water use has created tensions between farms and cities and between states, especially California and Arizona.Here’s what you ne...

19-year-old man crashes U-Haul into security barrier near White House

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

A 19-year-old driver is in custody after intentionally crashing a U-Haul truck into a security barrier at Lafayette Square near the White House Monday night, police investigation indicates.U.S. Park Police Police identified Sai Varshith Kandula, of Chesterfield, Missouri, as the driver.U.S. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement that around 9:40 p.m. Monday, a U-Haul truck crashed into security barriers at H and 16th streets on the north side of Lafayette Square in D.C.According to a news release from U.S. Park Police, “preliminary investigation indicates” that Kandula “intentionally crashed into the bollards.”U.S. Park Police arrested Kandula on multiple charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, vice president or member of their family; assault with a dangerous weapon; reckless driving; destruction of federal property; and trespassing.Authorities did not offer specifics on possible threats made.U-H...

Williams-Sonoma: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $156.5 million.The San Francisco-based company said it had profit of $2.35 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.64 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.41 per share.The seller of cookware and home furnishings posted revenue of $1.76 billion in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.79 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WSM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WSMSource

When you adopt a desert tortoise, prepare for a surprisingly social and zippy pet

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over. But there is such a thing as a lap tortoise.What’s more, pet tortoises can wag their tails, will plod on up to greet you and some can even recognize their own names. The surprising warmth of this ancient cold-blooded creature has made them popular pets for families with pet dander allergies and for retirees.After years of living pet-free (save one vicious betta fish), my family and I decided to adopt a captive desert tortoise. Fittingly, it was a slow and steady process.In Arizona where we live, the state runs a captive desert tortoise adoption program. The adoption is free, but requires an application, including photos and a diagram of the tortoise’s new home. We spent hours setting up her habitat in our backyard, digging out rocks, fashioning a burrow and planting tortoise-friendly flowers.Building the habitat takes time. But the tortoise itself is a pretty low-maintenance pet.Tortoises sl...

En la mira debate sobre permitir una semana laboral de 32 horas en EEUU

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

WASHINGTON – La semana laboral de 40 horas en Estados Unidos está en el punto de mira. La pandemia demostró las posibilidades de flexibilizar horarios y un congresista demócrata ha utilizado ese impulso para reintroducir un proyecto de ley que resta 8 horas a ese baremo estándar de trabajo.La propuesta de Mark Takano modificaría la Ley de Normas Justas de Trabajo (FLSA), que estableció en 1938 las reglas sobre el salario mínimo y el pago del tiempo extra, y haría que a partir de las 32 horas la remuneración recibida mejorara, instando así a los empresarios o a pagar más o a contratar a más gente.Solo se aplicaría a los llamados “trabajadores no exentos”, aquellos a los que normalmente se les paga por hora y que reciben un extra a partir de las 40 semanales. CNBC: congresista busca crear semana laboral de 32 horas para aumentar “la felicidad de la humanidad” Tendencia laboral: más empresas prueban semana de 4 días de trabajo ...

T2 Biosystems: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — T2 Biosystems Inc. (TTOO) on Tuesday reported a loss of $18 million in its first quarter.The Lexington, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $1.32 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.17 per share.The diagnostics company posted revenue of $2.1 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 TTOO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TTOOSource

Here's how you can check the air quality for where you live

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Wildfires in Canada have caused poor air quality and smoky skies across the Denver metro area for several days.On Tuesday morning, the air quality in Denver was ranked among the top 10 worst in the world. Colorado will have a ‘broiling wet’ summer, Farmer’s Almanac says How to check the air quality where you liveYou can actually check the current Air Quality Index for Denver and see the air quality forecast across Colorado on the FOX31 website. Once you are on the webpage, you can see the current Air Quality Index, as well as the air quality forecast for today and tomorrow. You can search any city or town in Colorado.The official data is provided by AirNow and the EPA.You can also check the live rankings of air quality on the IQAir website. Is the smoke dangerous?Will the level of smoke be dangerous for your health? Here’s what the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said you should know.“If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you...