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Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia-themed land could come to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

Shanghai Disneyland celebrated the opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land on Wednesday: an area that could come to the Disneyland Resort should the theme park’s long-term expansion plans come to fruition.Disney fans have theorized that lands, rides and attractions based on “Tangled,” “Zootopia” and “Tron” and expanded areas based on “Peter Pan” and “Toy Story” could come to the Anaheim-based theme park resort if its ambitious DisneylandForward plan is approved by the city. Expansion plans reveal 16 new rides, new show could come to Disneyland Resort DisneylandForward details how Disney wants to update and expand the Anaheim resort to include "new lands and adventures," shops and restaurants within the existing property it currently owns.Shanghai Disneyland is now showing Disney fans what a Zootopia-themed land could look like in Anaheim.A day view of the Zootopia area skyline. (Disney) The frozen Pawsicles.at the new Zootopia area as since in the Zootopia movie. (Disney...

Dungeness crab season for California’s far north counties will open Jan. 5

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

State officials announced Wednesday that Dungeness crab season will be allowed to open Jan. 5 in California’s northernmost counties — Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte.However, commercial crabbing in the rest of the state, from the Sonoma/Mendocino count line south to the Mexican border, will remain on hold because of the risk of migrating humpback whales becoming tangled in fishing lines.The decision was made in consultation with representatives of the fishing industry, environmental organizations and scientists. The next risk assessment will take place Jan. 11, officials said.Fleets in the far north will be allowed to drop their crab pots on Jan. 2.Traditionally, California’s commercial season begins Nov. 15 and the recreational season earlier than that.Since 2015, there have been delays in all but one commercial Dungeness season in the Bay Area. A toxin, domoic acid, that could sicken anyone who eats the tainted crab destroyed Northern California’s 2015-2016 commercia...

The five most expensive reported home sales in Hayward the week of Dec. 11

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

A house that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hayward in the past two weeks.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $825,000. The average price per square foot ended up at $507.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of December 4 to the week of Dec. 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $550K, single-family house in the 20800 block of Agnes LaneThe 702 square-foot single-family home in the 20800 block of Agnes Lane has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in October and the total purchase price was $550,000, $783 per square foot. The house was built in 1947. The house features two bedrooms and one bathrooms.Agnes Lane4. $695K, townhouse in the 600 block of Atherton PlaceThe sale of the townhouse in the 600 block of Atherton Place in Hayward has been finalized...

49ers players racking up 2024 Pro Bowl votes

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

Truth be told, 49ers players will likely be grateful for the invitation but be bitterly disappointed if they’re eligible to participate in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Fla. on Feb. 4.They’d rather be preparing to play in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas the following week.With voting set to close on Christmas Day, the following players 49ers are the leading vote-getters at their positions according to results released by the NFL on Wednesday:Defensive end: Nick BosaInside linebacker: Fred WarnerRunning back: Christian McCaffreyTackle: Trent WilliamsTight end: George KittleFullback: Kyle JuszczykLong-snapper: Taybor PepperPunter: Mitch WishnowskyTwo players are second in the voting but are leaders in the NFC and thus would receive invitations: quarterback Brock Purdy and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave. Purdy is second at quarterback to Miami’s Tua Tagovaiola and Hargrave trails on Kansas City’s Chris Jones.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | ...

Mother charged, accused of killing daughter in Martinez DUI crash

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

(KRON) -- A mother is accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter after she allegedly crashed the family's vehicle into a tree while driving under the influence, investigators said.Contra Costa County prosecutors filed a flurry of felony charges on Wednesday against Shakela Janey Dominick, 32. Dominick's 11-year-old child was also inside the family's gray Honda SUV when it veered off Highway 4 in Martinez and collided into a tree. The deadly wreck happened around midnight Sunday. Witnesses told KRON4 that the 11-year-old child barely survived and paramedics performed life-saving CPR. The child's sister died. The 5-year-old girl was identified by a coroner as Dearri Shula.A 5-year-old girl was killed in this Martinez crash on Highway 4. A Martinez resident who lives near the crash scene said, "That's the sad part about it. They didn't even have a chance to grow up."California Highway Patrol officers said the girl was not properly restrained in a child car seat. CHP officers conducted ...

Serial Walnut Creek burglar arrested, charged by Contra Costa County DA

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

(KRON) -- A serial Walnut Creek burglar was arrested last week on Dec. 14, the Walnut Creek Police Department announced on Wednesday. Darrell Lipston was arrested in connection to multiple burglaries on the 100 block of Pringle Avenue.WCPD officers conducted a probation search of Lipston's Pittsburg residence. It was discovered that Lipston had all of the stolen property in connection to these burglaries, police said. Serial Bay Area shoplifter arrested 90 times Lipston was also arrested for possession of stolen property, conspiracy and violation of probation. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility with no bail, according to county jail records. On Monday, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed charges against Lipston. He was charged with six counts of residential burglary, three counts of grand theft and four counts of vandalism.Lipston is due in court on Jan. 2, 2024.

Do you think holiday shopping deals have gotten worse this year? You might be right

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

Still looking for some last-minute Christmas presents at a deal? Chances are you have a ton of options, but not at a great discount.New data shows retailers are not generally offering the same level of discounts this year, compared to the last few holiday seasons.“Generally, you’re looking for, when are those discounts happening? We’re in the season,” Rayne Gaisford, chief product officer and head of data strategy with Vertical Knowledge, told WTOP.The data analytics firm, which gathers and examines public open information, compiled all prices on all products at various online retailers over the past three years. They found that, while there’s a larger volume of discounted products across their entire catalog, the discount on an individual product isn’t as much as the 2022 or 2021 holiday season.“We’re not getting that, ‘Go buy it right now, it’s a super low price that’s going to be the deal breaker of the year,'̶...

Mets acquire Houser, Taylor from Brewers as Stearns executes trade with his former team

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The New York Mets acquired right-handed pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday for minor league pitcher Coleman Crow.The trade was the first between the teams since former Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns left the team to run baseball operations with the Mets. Stearns joined the Brewers in October 2015 as general manager and stepped down after the 2022 season.“We are excited to add Adrian and Tyrone to our team,” Stearns said in a statement. “Tyrone brings a well-rounded skillset to our outfield grouping and can play all three outfield positions at a high level. Adrian is a proven Major League starter who continues to add to our rotation depth and will pitch valuable innings for us this year.”Both Houser and Taylor had spent their entire major league careers in Milwaukee.Houser, who will turn 31 on Feb. 2, went 31-34 with a 4.00 ERA while making 129 appearances and 97 starts for the Brewers fr...

DC United releases 2024 schedule: Opens season at home, Messi arrives in March

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

D.C. United opens the 2024 season at home in mid-February, and supporters will not have to wait long to see the Black and Red host Argentine superstar Lionel Messi at Audi Field. Here’s what you need to know about the team’s schedule.The MLS side hosts the New England Revolution on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m., before heading out on a two-game road trip, which will feature a matchup against league MVP Luciano Acosta and Supporter Shield winners FC Cincinnati on March 10.On its return home, United welcomes Inter Miami and its collection of stars, including Messi, on Saturday, March 16 for a 2 p.m. kickoff. The game takes place days before FIFA international window (March 18-28), which forces clubs to release its players to play for their respective national teams.Messi continues to play for the Argentina national team but will be eligible to play in D.C., barring injuries or other circumstances. D.C. will visit Miami on May 18.On Apr. 6, United will take on the MLS Cup...

Titans QB Will Levis dealing with sprained ankle, hopes to play against Seahawks

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:51:18 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Will Levis hopes to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks as he recovers from a sprained left ankle similar to the injury that cost veteran Ryan Tannehill his job as the Tennessee Titans’ starter. Levis did not practice Wednesday, and coach Mike Vrabel said Tannehill will start if the rookie can’t play.The 33rd pick overall out of Kentucky said he’s feeling better each day and is working to be in the best shape possible to play. “I’m playing if I’m able to, and I’m just working on trying to get to that point,” said Levis, who is 3-5 as a starter. “So that’s all I can do. I’m working with the training staff and just listening to everything I can and just treating my body right.”If Tannehill starts, it would be his first since Oct. 15 when he suffered a high right ankle sprain in a loss to Baltimore in London. That was the same ankle that cost him five games in 2022, including the last three of the season as T...