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Adorable mountain lion pals leaving Oakland for forever home; elephant seeking new friends

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

(KRON) -- Two mountain lions that were rescued as cubs in separate parts of Santa Cruz County will arrive at their new forever home Thursday. The mountain lions, named Hazel and Holly, became inseparably bonded with each other while they were rehabilitated for months at the Oakland Zoo. The Oakland Zoo has one of the top cougar cub rescue facilities in California. Zoo officials wrote Wednesday, "It’s Cub Departure Day Eve — hard to believe we’ll soon be saying goodbye to Hazel and Holly. They’ve come so far, from being critically ill rescues to bonded, thriving young mountain lions. We want to acknowledge everyone who helped rescue, rehabilitate, and raise these orphaned cubs. It has clearly taken a village to care for these two, and we appreciate everyone’s efforts along the way."Holly and Hazel bonded as they grew up together at the Oakland Zoo's wildlife rescue center. (Image courtesy Oakland Zoo) The Oakland Zoo's permanent mountain lion habitat exhibit is already full of rescue...

3 Bay Area cities ranked among top 10 ‘best’ cities for a good night's sleep

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

The city you live in could be the reason behind your good night's sleep or lack thereof.A study from the U.S. News & World Report’s 360 reviews ranked two California cities among the "best" places for sleep health, while other cities in the Golden State ranked low on the list.San Diego and San Jose ranked fourth and ninth for the “best” places for a good night's sleep, researchers found. Fresno and Long Beach were considered the “worst” places for sleep health. The cities ranked in the 39th and 40th positions, respectively. Eighties rock anthem dropped as SF Pride’s theme after singer’s controversial tweet California cities named on the list:4th: San Diego9th: San Jose13th: Bakersfield25th: San Francisco31st: Oakland33rd: Sacramento34th: Los Angeles39th: Fresno40th: Long BeachResearchers compared 50 of the top cities in the U.S. across five key factors sleep health-based metrics, including air quality, noise pollution, light pollution, physical activity and sleep duration.&nbs...

One hospitalized after shooting involving Oakland Housing Authority Police

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was hospitalized Tuesday night after being shot by an officer with the Oakland Housing Authority Police Department, according to OHAPD. Officers responded to an emergency call for service at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night in the 1700 block of 85th Avenue. Oakland man charged with murdering woman over traffic noise While at the scene, two officers returned fire and an adult male was struck, police said. The man reportedly remained conscious and was transported to a nearby hospital. A weapon was also recovered at the scene. Police say an ongoing and active investigation of the incident is in its initial stages. The Oakland Police Department is leading the criminal investigation and the OHAPD is leading the administrative investigation, according to the housing authority.KRON4 also reached out to Oakland PD but were told the matter was an Oakland Housing Authority incident.

Eurovision fashion: Some of the contest’s most iconic looks

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has provided catchy tunes, cheesy pop and bombastic anthems — but also some eye-catching fashion.One of the most memorable competitors in Eurovision history was heavy metal band Lordi, who donned monster prosthetics and won for Finland in 2006 with “Hard Rock Hallelujah.”“It was a blessed victory on so many levels,” said lead singer Mr. Lordi (aka Tomi Petteri Putaansuu), “and of course it was the first time that some really pretty people won.”In some cases, the fashion outshines the song: Glam metal outfit Wig Wam, Norway’s entry in 2005, only finished in ninth place, but the band’s lead singer drew much attention in an extremely figure-hugging star spangled jumpsuit. Familiar faces and outlandish looks don’t necessarily hold sway with judges. Twin duo Jedward — John and Edward Grimes — represented Ireland in 2011 and the following year. In 2012, they finished sixth at the contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, wearing matching robo...

Myriad: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Myriad Genetics Inc. (MYGN) on Wednesday reported a loss of $54.7 million in its first quarter.The Salt Lake City-based company said it had a loss of 67 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, were 21 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 19 cents per share.The molecular diagnostic company posted revenue of $181.2 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $171.5 million.Myriad expects full-year results to range from a loss of 36 cents per share to a loss of 24 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $730 million to $750 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MYGN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYGNSo...

YRC: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Yellow Corporation (YELL) on Wednesday reported a loss of $54.6 million in its first quarter.The Overland Park, Kansas-based company said it had a loss of $1.06 per share.The trucking company posted revenue of $1.16 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 YELL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/YELLSource

Mosaic: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mosaic Co. (MOS) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $434.8 million.The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had net income of $1.28 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.14 per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.28 per share.The fertilizer maker posted revenue of $3.6 billion in the period, surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.34 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MOS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MOSSource

ARC Document Solutions: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — ARC Document Solutions Inc. (ARC) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $1.9 million.On a per-share basis, the San Ramon, California-based company said it had profit of 4 cents. Earnings, adjusted for pretax expenses, came to 5 cents per share.The provider of document services to businesses posted revenue of $68.9 million in the period.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit $3.15. A year ago, they were trading at $3.69._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ARC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ARCSource

Mistras: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. (AP) — PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. (AP) — Mistras Group Inc. (MG) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5 million in its first quarter.The Princeton Junction, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 12 cents per share.The engineering services company posted revenue of $168 million in the period.Mistras expects full-year revenue in the range of $710 million to $740 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MGSource

Albemarle: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:16 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Albemarle Corp. (ALB) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $1.24 billion.On a per-share basis, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of $10.51. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $10.32 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $6.93 per share.The specialty chemicals company posted revenue of $2.58 billion in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.74 billion.Albemarle expects full-year earnings in the range of $20.75 to $25.75 per share, with revenue in the range of $9.8 billion to $11.5 billion.Albemarle shares have decreased 20% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $172.91, a fall of 12% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http:/...