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Market 32 purchases former ShopRite Capital Region assets

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Price Chopper/Market 32 has finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment, and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores in the Capital Region. Several Capital Region ShopRites closed on Saturday, November 18, including locations in Albany, Colonie, Niskayuna, Slingerlands, and North Greenbush.While the company is still evaluating all its options, it plans to convert the Niskayuna and North Greenbush locations into Market 32s. The Slingerlands location is intended to be marketed for sublease, and plans for the Albany and Colonie locations are still being had. The new Market 32 stores would look to create more options for customers, provide workers with a chance to transfer to more convenient locations, and more. The company says they do not intend to operate the gas stations. “Our Market 32 brand has been extremely well received and this gives us an excellent opportunity to expand our footprint in the Capital Region, provide our customers with the ...

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco coming to St. Louis in 2024

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco will be coming to St. Louis during his 2024 ‘It Ain't Right’ tour. He plays at the Enterprise Center on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Tickets go on sale this Friday.The 47-city tour kicks off on July 11 a in Norfolk, Virginia with stops in Atlanta, New York, Chicago and more before wrapping up in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena on December 15.Maniscalco, a seasoned comedian with a two-decade career, has garnered a dedicated fan base. His recent tour included sold-out shows at venues in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Maniscalco has also starred in six comedy specials for networks like Netflix, Showtime, and Comedy Central.

Man, woman seriously injured in 'city-block-sized' fire in South Los Angeles

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

A man and a woman were hospitalized in serious condition after a massive fire erupted in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of Los Angeles Tuesday morning. The fire was reported around 3:25 a.m. and involved a "city-block-sized area" of structures in the 1500 block of East Vernon Avenue, according to an alert from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Over 140 firefighters battled the blaze, which also threatened adjacent structures, officials said.A fire burning in the Central-Alameda neighborhood is seen on Nov. 28, 2023. (Key News)Two people, described as a 66-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, were hospitalized with serious burn injuries, according to the fire department. A 30-year-old man was also evaluated at the scene but declined hospital transport. Crews assisted other residents who were asked to evacuate their homes during the firefight.One resident told KTLA that a neighbor woke them up as the fire was raging. “He hopped the fence, got on top of the roof and then he banged on...

Man dead after brutal 3-car crash in Covina

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

A man died after his car lost control and collided with two others, authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Arrow Highway near Barranca Avenue in Covina at 9:27 p.m. Monday evening. A 60-year-old man from San Dimas driving a 2001 Audi A4 westbound on Arrow Highway at an undetermined speed lost control and traveled into the eastbound lanes, striking two oncoming vehicles – a Hyundai Accent and a Mazda 3, officials said.  Crews battle ‘city-block-sized’ fire in South Los Angeles “The Audi traveled into the number one lane of eastbound Arrow Highway and collided into the Hyundai,” CHP said. “The Audi continued out of control and entered the number two lane of eastbound Arrow Highway and collided with the Mazda.” According to a California Highway Patrol release, the crash occurred on Arrow Highway near Barranca Avenue in Covina, CA at 9:27 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, 2023. (OnScene TV)According to a California Highway Patrol...

High school football rankings Week 15, 2023: Bay Area News Group Top 25

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

The high school football season is down to just two more weeks.More than two-thirds of the teams in this week’s rankings have put away their uniforms until next season.For the few still playing, there is a lot on the line — regional championship games this weekend, possibly state championship games a week later.The only significant change this week was Los Gatos, which moved up two spots to No. 5 after knocking out league Wilcox with a first half for the ages in the Central Coast Section Division I championship game Friday at San Jose City College.El Cerrito, which had a narrow win over Windsor in the North Coast Section Division II final, is now sixth, followed by McClymonds.Los Gatos will play host to El Cerrito in a regional on Saturday.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access. Your contributions keep us going.On to the rankings …Bay Area News Group Top 25(Mercury News & East Bay Times)No. 1 SERRA (12-0)Previous ranking: 1Last week: Did no...

Photos: First lady Jill Biden unveils White House holiday decorations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

By Christy Choi and Sam Fossum | CNNComplete with 98 Christmas trees, 72 wreaths and 2.8 miles of ribbon, the White House has been transformed into a classic winter wonderland for the holidays.Letters to Santa Claus appear to fly magically in and out of old mailboxes and a vintage train weaves around the base of an 18.5-foot Fraser fir Christmas tree, while all manner of candied treats deck the halls — including a huge gingerbread White House.Unveiling the decorations Monday, first lady Jill Biden said this year’s theme, the “Magic, Wonder and Joy” of the holiday season, was inspired by “childlike marvel and awe.”“Children are unbound by time and inherently know beauty: the rich, colorful mosaic of autumn leaves piled high on an emerald blanket of grass; the mesmerizing rhythm of soft, powdery snow as it falls from a glistening night sky,” said Biden as she welcomed  National Guard and local military families to the White House as the first guests to experience the holiday décor.WAS...

Niles: Who really makes the decisions at Disneyland?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

Disneyland employs hundreds of people to design and develop new stuff at its theme parks. Imagineers create rides. Disney Live Entertainment creates shows and nighttime spectaculars. Chefs prepare new menus, and other designers help create new toys and merchandise to be sold across the resort.But let’s not forget who might be the most important person shaping what gets built and sold at Disney — you.When I visited Hong Kong Disneyland a few weeks ago, I walked through one of the most unusual stores I have seen in a Disney theme park. Tick Tock Toys and Collectibles is the shop at the exit of the Frozen Ever After boat ride in the park’s new World of Frozen land. Like everything else in World of Frozen, it feels like a location that is authentic to the Kingdom of Arendelle.The shop offers knitted Olaf snowmen, handsome sweaters, cute dresses and accessories to help a visitor dress like an Arendelle villager. It even sells Arendelle stamps and coins. The design of the store fits the l...

Man brandishes handgun at someone who ‘got in his face’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

Nov. 20Overnight in the 600 block of Harriet Avenue: A 2014 Hyundai Elantra was stolen and later recovered.Overnight at Foreman and McGlincy: Someone took all four rims and tires off of a Camaro SS.8:50 p.m. in the 400 block of East Hamilton Avenue:  A man, 25, got into an altercation with a 62-year-old who got in his face. The man grabbed his handgun and brandished it at the victim to get him to stop. At some point, the man left the gun in the car and the victim took it from him.Nov. 21Overnight in the 100 block of Harrison Avenue: A black 1997 Chevy Silverado with a camper shell was stolen.5:35 p.m. in the 1700 block of South Bascom Avenue: Four women entered a store and stole items.Midnight at Midway Street and El Moro Drive: A man, 29, was stopped for a traffic violation and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.Nov. 226:15 a.m. in the 600 block of Creekside Way: Someone broke into a vehicle and took several items.5:11 p.m. in the 1300 block of Dell Avenue: The victim...

New pro baseball team coming to Oakland

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

(KRON) -- Despite the departure of the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas, the City of Oakland will have a new professional baseball team. The Oakland Ballers is launching in the Spring of 2024, the team announced Tuesday. According to the Ballers, community leaders and a group of A’s fans are joining forces to “steal back Oakland’s baseball legacy.”“I strongly believe that the real value of a sports team is in its relationship to the community it serves. Baseball is a sport with deep roots in this country and a rich legacy in the East Bay,” said Paul Freedman, co-founder of the Oakland Ballers. “That could never be owned by one person. That’s why with the Oakland B’s we intend to build a team committed to honoring that legacy and our community. With the Oakland B’s, we are going to bring joy back to the game and give Oaklanders something to be proud of.” MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028 The Oakland B’s will join the Pioneer Bas...

Sheriff-coroner to hold inquest into Pittsburg woman's death

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:38:22 GMT

(BCN) -- Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston will hold an inquest Friday into the death of a Pittsburg woman who was killed in Antioch when she crashed on an on-ramp to state Highway 4 while fleeing from CHP officers in February. The Sheriff's Office holds an inquest anytime law enforcement is involved in a fatal incident in Contra Costa County. Vallejo police looking for smiling jeans thieves Elsy Zapien-Vasquez, 31, was being pursued by the CHP on Feb. 8 when she crashed her gray Saturn SUV into a tanker truck on the Contra Loma Boulevard on-ramp after exiting the freeway, running a light, and trying to re-enter the freeway. A CHP unit tried pulling Zapien-Vasquez over about 13 miles to the west, near Bailey Road on Highway 4. The inquest will convene at 9 a.m. Friday at the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse, Department 3, Room 312, 725 Court St., Martinez. A jury at the inquest will hear the facts of the case deliberate before finding the manner of death. The inquest...