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San Jose: Homicide declared in man’s death after alleged roommate assault

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

SAN JOSE — The death of a man who was allegedly assaulted by his roommate nine months ago has been officially declared a homicide following the completion of a coroner’s investigation, authorities announced Thursday.Gabriel Jerome Palma, 59, was living in an East San Jose home on Florence Avenue with 29-year-old David Gregg on Oct. 22 when Gregg punched Palma “several times in the face” and then ran off, according to San Jose police.Palma refused medical attention when contacted by responding police officers, who searched the area but did not find Gregg. But that evening, police said, another person who lived at the home found Palma lying on the floor of his bedroom “after apparently collapsing and hitting his head on the edge of his bed frame,” and Palma was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.On Oct. 28, Palma died, according to police and records from the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office. San Jose police de...

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater doubled-dated with spouses while cheating, report says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

More and more, it looks like Ariana Grande and her new boyfriend Ethan Slater didn’t wait until they were officially “separated” from their respective spouses to begin dating.Instead, it’s alleged that the pop singer and the up-and-coming Broadway actor became romantically involved not long after they began working together on the film “Wicked” in the U.K, with a report Thursday saying they went on “multiple” double-dates with their respective spouses, then were “sloppy” on the set when their spouses weren’t around and were spotted making out at an Oscar party March.Grande and Slater’s surprise romance was revealed a few weeks ago, days after news emerged that Grande, 30, had split from her real estate agent husband, Dalton Gomez, after just two years of marriage. The world soon learned that the internationally famous Grande had a new boyfriend: a little known Broadway actor best known for starring in a musical ...

Before and after: A kitchen remodel yields stunning results

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

My daughter and her new husband love to cook and entertain. To make their home what they want for the long-term, they would like an upgraded kitchen. If they can’t get one, they would like to move.The remodel-or-move debate is a common conundrum among homeowners weighing one set of unknowns against another all in the effort to answer one question: Will it be worth it?They ask themselves, would I rather endure months of inconvenience, dust, noise, strangers in my house, dozens of decisions, financial surprises and life with no kitchen, or put everything I own into boxes, pay a bunch of moving costs and set up house all over again in a new neighborhood with new problems yet to be discovered?My daughter and her husband talked to a couple of designers and contractors. One designer drew up a proposal that outlined the scope of work and her design fee but did not include any creative solutions or construction estimates.“I value her talent and want to compensate her for her time,” my...

K9 officer sniffs out narcotics in Livermore traffic stop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

(KRON) -- A K9 officer alerted officers to a large cache of narcotics and drug-selling paraphernalia during a traffic stop Tuesday, the Livermore Police Department tweeted. Just after 7 p.m., police stopped a black Dodge Magnum for a vehicle code infraction near Arroyo Road and Robertson Park.Police found a prescription bottle containing 42 morphine pills while searching the car. The pills were not prescribed to the vehicle's driver, who was the sole occupant. Man accused of holding woman in cinder block cell lived in Bay Area A lockbox was also located. Police deployed K9 officer Max who sniffed the lockbox and alerted them to the presence of narcotics. Inside the lockbox, police found a large amount of bags, a scale, two scoopers, and 190 oxycodone pills in a single press bag.Matthew Sedra, 39, of Livermore, was arrested on charges that included the selling or transporting of a controlled substance.

CHP to be deployed in Oakland following request by Mayor Thao

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao struck a deal with Gov. Gavin Newsom to have California Highway Patrol officers deployed to her city as violent crime is on the rise, Thao and the CHP announced this week. The CHP will send six officers and a sergeant to Oakland to help address vehicle theft, sideshows, highway violence, and organized crime. The deployment will allow Oakland police to focus on violence in the city. Overall, crime is up 26 percent from the same time last year while violent crime is up 15 percent, according to police data. Slayings are down 8 percent, but robberies and rapes are up 22 and 12 percent, according to the data. Man accused of holding woman in cinder block cell lived in Bay Area "Strong partnerships are critical in making our city safer," Thao said in a statement Thursday morning. "Our comprehensive community safety approach includes both accountability for those who commit crime as well as prevention and deterrence efforts to stop crime before i...

Geron: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

FOSTER CITY, Calif. (AP) — FOSTER CITY, Calif. (AP) — Geron Corp. (GERN) on Thursday reported a loss of $49.2 million in its second quarter.The Foster City, California-based company said it had a loss of 9 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 8 cents per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $29,000 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 GERN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GERNSource

B&G Foods: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — B&G Foods Inc. (BGS) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $10.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Parsippany, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of 15 cents.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 9 cents per share.The food producer posted revenue of $469.6 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $461 million.B&G Foods expects full-year earnings in the range of 95 cents to $1.15 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.11 billion to $2.13 billion.B&G Foods shares have climbed 19% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $13.28, a fall of 48% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Resear...

Haynes International: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — Haynes International Inc. (HAYN) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $8.8 million.The Kokomo, Indiana-based company said it had profit of 68 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 67 cents per share.The alloy products maker posted revenue of $143.9 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $143 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HAYN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HAYNSource

Codexis: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — Codexis Inc. (CDXS) on Thursday reported a loss of $11.5 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Redwood City, California-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 21 cents per share.The producer of custom industrial enzymes posted revenue of $21.3 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $21.5 million.In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, the company’s shares hit $3.38. A year ago, they were trading at $7.78._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CDXS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CDXSSource

Puma Biotech: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:59:49 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Puma Biotechnology Inc. (PBYI) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $2.1 million.The Los Angeles-based company said it had net income of 5 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 10 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 7 cents per share.The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $54.6 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 PBYI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PBYISource