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Three-bedroom home sells in Los Gatos for $3.6 million

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

136 Regent Drive – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 100 block of Regent Drive in Los Gatos has new owners. The 3,152-square-foot property, built in 2000, was sold on Aug. 17, 2023. The $3,600,000 purchase price works out to $1,142 per square foot. The layout of this two-story home includes three bedrooms and four baths. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property’s backyard also includes both a spa and a pool.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:In September 2022, a 1,272-square-foot home on Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos sold for $2,050,000, a price per square foot of $1,612. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.On Forest Hill Drive, Los Gatos, in May 2023, a 1,573-square-foot home was sold for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,399. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,472-square-foot home on the 5500 block ...

Despite loss in finale, SF Giants back on postseason track after series with Reds

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — To snap out of a concerning downward spiral that saw seven straight series losses, a Giants team built to win as a collective needed a few individuals to step out and lead.A rookie home debut. A near-no-hitter. An impassioned speech. It took all these things to dig the Giants out of a slump and get them rolling into a crucial series victory against the Cincinnati Reds.The Giants lost their potential series sweeper, 4-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park. Logan Webb allowed two runs on seven hits with six strikeouts in his outing. It was no biggie: The Giants began this series a half-game back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third wild card spot, the Reds 1.5 games back of them, and ended it tied with the Diamondbacks for the third spot with Cincinnati one game back of them. Baby steps.“They shut us down (today),” manager Gabe Kapler said. “But the momentum from the last several games hasn’t changed.”The Giants were struggli...

This car is getting stolen most often in San Mateo

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Mateo Police Department is reporting an increase in car thefts over the past year, and they say it has especially ticked up over the past few months. Hyundai cars are especially at risk due to a flaw in the way their ignition is designed, according to police. Other cars that may be targeted are work trucks and vans like the Ford E-Series, and Dodge Challengers and Chargers, SMPD said. Windows shattered in several parked vehicles in Nob Hill: photos The work vehicles are being stolen due to toolboxes and racks, while thieves are making devices called "repeaters" to imitate the Dodge cars' key fobs. "To prevent this, keep your key fob as far away from your parked car as you can, especially when parked at home," SMPD said. Another tip shared by police is to buy a GPS tracking device, put it somewhere inside the car, and link it to your phone. This makes it easier for police to find the car if it is stolen. Other tips include installing security cameras, parking in ...

Travis Scott announces tour, includes Halloween show in Oakland

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

(KRON) -- Rapper Travis Scott released his fourth studio album "Utopia" in July. About a month later, Scott announced this week on social media he would be going on tour."The Circus Maximus Tour" is a 28-city tour across North America, which includes a stop in the Bay Area for an Oakland Arena show on Halloween night. Tickets are set to be on sale starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31.Across the Bay Bridge, another rap superstar will be headlining a show on the same night as Scott's performance. Doja Cat's "The Scarlet Tour" will be at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31.In what may come as a surprise to some, Scott will not have a show in his hometown of Houston. The rapper headlined a 2021 show there in which 10 people died after a crowd surge during his performance. In June, a Texas grand jury declined to indict Scott for criminal charges. What you need to know ahead of Beyoncé concert at Levi’s Stadium The first date of Scott's tour is on Oct. 11 in Charlotte, NC, and ...

UC Berkeley shellfish incident may not have been targeted at Jewish frat, school says

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

(KRON) -- An incident in which shellfish were deposited on the premises and thrown in the window of a Jewish fraternity house on the UC Berkeley campus may not have been deliberately antisemitic, according to the university. Assistant Vice Chancellor of UC Berkeley Dan Mogulof cited new details around the incident that suggested it might not have been targeted.Initial reports suggested AEPi was the only frat targeted. However, similar acts of vandalism involving the deposit of shellfish may have occurred at multiple fraternities, according to Mogulof. Air quality advisory issued through Thursday due to wildfire smoke The shellfish left at AEPi House were crayfish, which are a type of shellfish forbidden under the body of Jewish law relating to food. "By singling out AEPi, the Jewish fraternity, and deliberately employing non-kosher food, this act of vandalism goes beyond mere destruction," the fraternity posted on its Instagram page. "It represents a calculated decision to target...

Bills GM Brandon Beane anticipates Von Miller to be activated after missing 4 games

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane anticipates that edge rusher Von Miller could be activated after spending the NFL-minimum four weeks on the physically unable to perform list, and he said Wednesday Miller could make his debut in Week 5, when the team plays Jacksonville in London England.Beane also announced a move to address the team’s depth at middle linebacker. The Bills are preparing to sign Christian Kirksey to the practice squad, pending the 10th-year player passing a physical. And the GM said he expects to sign a quarterback within the next day to potentially compete with Kyle Allen for the backup job behind Josh Allen.Speaking a day after paring his roster to 53 players, Beane said he had a lengthy debate about whether to activate Miller for the start of the season because the player was close to being cleared to resume practicing. Miller has been sidelined since tearing a ligament in his right knee last November.Beane ultimately dec...

Congreso de Guatemala declara como independientes a diputados del partido Movimiento Semilla

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

(CNN Español) — El Congreso de Guatemala declaró como independientes a los diputados de Movimiento Semilla, el partido del presidente electo Bernardo Arévalo, quien este miércoles se presentó a la sesión en su condición actual de diputado.La decisión del Congreso obedece, según el acuerdo leído en el pleno, a lo resuelto por el Registro de Ciudadanos, una dependencia del Tribunal Supremo Electoral que el lunes resolvió acatar la orden de un juez de instancia penal que había resuelto cancelar la personalidad jurídica de Semilla.Según el acuerdo leído en el Congreso, la decisión se mantendrá hasta que los legisladores sean notificados de un cambio en la situación legal del Movimiento Semilla.La decisión tomada por el Congreso de Guatemala impedirá que los actuales siete diputados de Semilla y los 23 que asumirán en el nuevo periodo, a partir del 14 de enero, sean parte de la Junta Directiva, integrar comisiones de trabajo o representar a Guatemala a nivel internacional, dice Vac...

Framber Valdez helps Astros to 7-4 win over Red Sox and first sweep at Fenway Park

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez, who pitched seven no-hit innings in his previous start, retired the first 10 Boston batters on Wednesday and took a shutout into the sixth inning to help the Houston Astros beat the Red Sox 7-4 and complete their first sweep at Fenway Park.Houston, which played in the NL for 50 years before switching in 2012, has won five straight as it fights for a third consecutive AL West title. The Astros entered the day essentially tied with — .001 behind — the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners; all three teams remain in contention for the AL wild-card spots if they falter.The Red Sox lost for the fifth time in six games and are fifth in the race for the three AL wild-card berths, four games behind Toronto and seven back from the AL West pack heading into Wednesday night’s game.Valdez (10-9) no-hit the Guardians on Aug. 1 and left Friday’s start against Detroit with a no-hitter intact before the bullpen took the loss. He extended his no-hit string to 10 1/3 straig...

Encarnacion-Strand homers in first career 4-hit game, Reds beat Giants 4-1

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered and drove in three runs in his first four-hit game in the majors, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.Encarnacion-Strand, a Bay Area native who played at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, finished a triple shy of the cycle.“It was awesome,” he said. “A ton of people here. It might’ve been my dad’s first time (seeing) me play today. And he was here, so that was awesome.”Elly De La Cruz and Luke Maile each had two hits, and Hunter Greene outdueled Logan Webb in his first career start against San Francisco.Greene (3-6) struck out six in 5 1/3 innings in his first win since June 17. The right-hander, who missed much of this season with a right hip injury, allowed an unearned run and three hits.“Great start by Hunter,” Reds manager David Bell said. “Nice slider, got ahead, located his fastball well. Big step for Hunter.”Greene felt ill after the game and left ...

Idalia blasts Florida and Georgia, moves toward South Carolina as tropical storm

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:18:45 GMT

PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground.“All hell broke loose,” said Belond Thomas of Perry, a mill town located just inland from the Big Bend region where Idalia came ashore. Idalia barely clinging to hurricane strength over Georgia Thomas fled with her family and some friends to a motel, thinking it would be safer than riding out the storm at home. But as Idalia's eye passed over about 8:30 a.m., a loud whistling noise pierced the air and the high winds ripped the building's roof off, sending debris down on her pregnant daughter, who was lying in bed. Fortunately, she was not injured.“It was frightening,” Thomas said. "Things were just going so fast. ... Everything was spinning.” ...