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Report: Nearly 1/3 of SF office space is vacant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – San Francisco’s office vacancy rate just hit a new high. It’s the latest example of how the economic situation in the city keeps on crumbling.According to real estate brokerage firm CBRE, the leading firm that tracks commercial retail space, about one-third of the office space in San Francisco is not being used right now. Experts say it is going to be a long road to recovery for downtown.CRBE says the average office vacancy rate in San Francisco has climbed post-pandemic.19% in 202127% in 202229.4% in the first quarter of 202331.8% in the second quarter of 2023“The biggest factor is people are not coming to the office. People want to come in when their colleagues are there, or what is the point of coming to the office to sit on Zoom meetings all day?” said CBRE Director Colin Yasukochi.  $100K a year is low-income in the Bay Area, according to new report Yasukochi says most companies favor the hybrid work model, and enticing workers into the city five d...

Gary Bettman urges fans to boo him, honors David Poile to kick off NHL draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman brought one of the league’s most beloved general managers with him to the stage Wednesday night to kick off the draft.That may have helped keep the traditional booing of Bettman a bit quieter than usual. David Poile, the longest-tenured and winningest general manager in league history, is retiring Friday after overseeing the startup of the Nashville Predators as an expansion franchise in 1997. Bettman then told fans they weren’t booing him up to their usual standards. “You can do better than that,” Bettman said. As the boos grew louder, the commissioner said, “Now you’re talking.”Bettman then introduced Nashville captain Roman Josi and retired Predators legend Pekka Rinne, an eighth-round pick in 2004, to present a gift. They brought out a blue Gibson guitar for Poile.“You’re the reason this place is called Smashville, so from the bottom of our heart thank you very much,” Josi said to the man who brought h...

Zavala homers twice, drives in 4 runs as the White Sox beat the Angels 11-5

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Seby Zavala had his second two-homer game of the season and drove in four runs to help the Chicago White Sox break out of an offensive slump with an 11-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.The White Sox scored in each of the first five innings to build a 9-2 lead. Chicago had 17 hits, including three apiece from Andrew Vaughn and Zach Remillard.Luis Robert Jr. and Eloy Jiménez also went deep. Lucas Giolito (6-5) struck out nine, going seven innings for the fourth time this season.Los Angeles’ Brandon Drury had three hits, including a solo shot in the seventh, and drove in three runs. Hunter Renfroe also homered in the seventh.Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout had back-to-back triples in the first inning. It is the first time in 19 years Angels’ teammates have done that in the opening frame. Zavala was mired in a 4-for-35 slump before breaking out of it. The catcher — who is batting .168 on the year —provided the go-ahead hit with a s...

Fiscalía reporta el hallazgo de ocho cadáveres en Chihuahua

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

(CNN) — La Fiscalía General del estado de Chihuahua informó este miércoles, a través de un comunicado, que encontraron ocho personas sin vida en Guachochi, en el camino de Piedra Agujerada y el relleno sanitario municipal.El hallazgo fue hecho por agentes de la Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI), en conjunto con personal de la Guardia Nacional (GN), la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena) y la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública del estado (SSPE).La fiscalía añadió que se encontraron dos vehículos calcinados. Dos de las ocho personas encontradas muertas estaban calcinadas. También se reportó que una persona una persona fue encontrada con vida y está siendo atendida por médicos.Las autoridades añadieron que se encuentran en la zona en despliegue táctico, a fin de restaurar la seguridad de la localidad.— Fidel Gutiérrez contribuyó con este reporte.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Castellanos, Sosa and Harrison go deep to help the Phillies beat Cubs 8-5

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Castellanos, Edmundo Sosa and Josh Harrison homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Wednesday night.Castellanos hit a three-run homer in the second off Drew Smyly (7-5) after Sosa launched a two-run shot earlier in the inning. Castellanos also hustled out an RBI double and scored in a two-run fourth.“I was a little bit out front because Smyly was throwing a whole bunch of off-speed pitches,” said Castellanos, who played for Chicago in 2019 and has 13 homers in 45 games at Wrigley Field. “I was just able to stay back on that one (homer) and get enough on it. … It’s just good vibes in the city of Chicago.”Harrison added a solo homer in the fifth off Hayden Wesneski to make it 8-2, helping Philadelphia overcome a shaky start by Aaron Nola (7-5) to win for the 17th time in 22 games. The Phillies also won their eighth straight road game, matching their longest streak since 2011.“Earlier in the year, we weren’t very good on the road, but now ...

Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees throws first perfect game in major leagues since 2012, beating Oakland 11-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees throws first perfect game in major leagues since 2012, beating Oakland 11-0.Source

Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees throws first perfect game in major leagues since 2012, beating Oakland 8-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees throws first perfect game in major leagues since 2012, beating Oakland 8-0.Source

José Ramírez hits a grand slam as Guardians beat Royals 14-1, move into 1st in AL Central

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — José Ramírez hit his fifth career grand slam and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 14-1 on Wednesday night, moving into first place in the AL Central despite a losing record.Ramírez lined a first-pitch cutter from Austin Cox into the left-field bullpen after Cox opened the third by allowing a single and two walks.“He’s been one of the best hitters in the game for a number of years,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “The grand slam didn’t even seem like that bad of a pitch.”Ramírez has 13 homers this season.“José stole the show, got us on the board early,” Josh Bell said. “A grand slam like that takes the pressure off and allows us to relax in the box. He’s an incredible player, makes the adjustments.”Ramírez added an RBI double in the seventh and is hitting .411 (30 for 73) with 14 extra-base hits in his last 18 games.Cleveland has won seven of nine to surpass Minnesota (40-42) in the division standings.“We kind of expected this, day one o...

Navy listens to local residents' input on potential issues of 3 aircraft carriers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

CORONADO, Calif. -- The Navy wants to hear the public's concerns and thoughts on the environmental impact of having three aircraft carriers docked simultaneously in North Island for for more days out of the year.The Navy is holding a series of meetings to address potential issues.“We live right along the main corridor into Coronado, off the bridge, and we’re a little concerned it’s going to increase the traffic,” Coronado resident Barry Bruins said.The Navy will analyze the impact of Nimitz-class aircraft carriers being in port for an average of 180 days out of the year. “I’m sympathetic to Navy but having lived here since 1998 on 1st Street, the issue is the traffic from the base makes our street for four to six hours a day not useable by residents,” Coronado resident Lucy Howell said. City announces opening of first safe sleeping lot for homeless This is one of three meetings the Navy is holding to hear from residents about how the changes could impact traffic, socioeconomics, e...

French police, protesters clash in multiple towns after 17-year-old killed by police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:40 GMT

NANTERRE, France (AP) — Protesters angry after police shot a 17-year-old boy dead set cars and buildings ablaze in Paris suburbs and unrest spread to some other French cities and towns Wednesday night and Thursday morning, despite increased security efforts and the president’s calls for calm.The killing of 17-year-old Nael Tuesday during a traffic check in Nanterre, captured on video, shocked the country and stirred up long-simmering tensions between young people and police in housing projects and other disadvantaged neighborhoods around France.Nael’s surname has not been released by authorities or by his family. Clashes first erupted Tuesday night in Nanterre, a town west of Paris, and nearby, and the government deployed 2,000 police to maintain order Wednesday. But violence resumed after night fell, and police and firefighters struggled to contain protesters and extinguish numerous blazes.The national police service on Thursday reported fires or skirmishes in multiple cities overn...