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Caltrain hits, kills person in Redwood City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

(BCN) -- A person was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon by a train passing through Redwood City, Caltrain officials said. Southbound Caltrain No. 116 struck the person at 12:30 p.m. near Whipple Avenue. Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos The train stopped with about 75 people on board and no one else reported any injuries. The collision is the eighth fatal one this year for Caltrain. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Man arrested in sexual assault of 10-year-old in Napa County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child early Tuesday morning, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos Antonio Botella Verdin, 66, was arrested on suspicion of sexual intercourse or sodomy of a child age 10 or younger and oral copulation or sexual penetration of a child 10 years or younger. Verdin was booked into jail, and he is being held without bail. Anyone with more information on this case is asked to reach out to the sheriff's office at 707-253-6031.

Bike share stations open in Golden Gate Park ahead of Outside Lands weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

(BCN) -- Eight Bay Wheels bike share stations are now available for use in Golden Gate Park ahead of the Outside Lands music festival this weekend, San Francisco City Hall announced Monday. Bay Wheels opened four Classic Docked and four Virtual Corral bike share stations at key locations around the park on Monday, while another four stations will become available in the coming weeks, city officials said. Altogether, the five classic bike share stations and seven virtual stations stretch from east of the Conservatory of Flowers to the westernmost edge of the park near Ocean Beach. Their installation is expected to further ease congestion and create new biking capacity in Golden Gate Park, according to City Hall. IKEA opening on Market Street in SF this month The new stations are also expected to increase access to popular destinations like the de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences and the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, while encouraging biking among parkgoers. The Of...

Julen Lopetegui out as manager of Wolverhampton days before start of Premier League season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Julen Lopetegui left his position as Wolverhampton manager on Tuesday after nine months in charge and less than a week before the start of the Premier League season.The former Spain and Real Madrid coach was reportedly unhappy with the club’s financial situation.Wolves and Lopetegui “have reached an agreement to part ways,” the club said in a statement.Lopetegui took charge in November with the team in last place in the league and guided Wolves comfortably to safety and a 13th-place finish.Wolverhampton is reportedly set to hire Gary O’Neil, who departed Bournemouth during the offseason, as a replacement.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Emcore: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

ALHAMBRA, Calif. (AP) — ALHAMBRA, Calif. (AP) — Emcore Corp. (EMKR) on Tuesday reported a loss of $9.9 million in its fiscal third quarter.The Alhambra, California-based company said it had a loss of 18 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, came to 13 cents per share.The maker of components for communications gear and solar panels posted revenue of $26.7 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in September, Emcore said it expects revenue in the range of $25 million to $27 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EMKR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EMKRSource

Campbell is buying Rao’s. Fans are worried, but the soup maker says it won’t touch the sauce

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Campbell Soup is set to buy Sovos Brands, the maker of Rao’s pasta sauces.In a Monday announcement, the two companies said they had entered an agreement for Campbell’s to acquire Sovos for $23 per share in cash — reflecting a total value of about $2.7 billion. The transaction will help diversify and strengthen Campbell’s Meals & Beverages division, Campbell’s President and CEO Mark Clouse said in a statement. “And paired with our faster-growing and differentiated Snacks division, (the Sovos portfolio) makes Campbell one of the most dependable, growth-oriented names in food,” he added.Besides its namesake soups, Campbells makes Prego sauce and Goldfish crackers.In addition to Rao’s sauces, Sovos products include dry pasta, soups, frozen entrees and yogurt under additional brands Michael Angelo’s and noosa. According to Monday’s press release, Rao’s is Sovos’ most popular brand, representing about 69% of the company’s $837 ...

Rapid7: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Rapid7 Inc. (RPD) on Tuesday reported a loss of $66.8 million in its second quarter.The Boston-based company said it had a loss of $1.10 per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and asset impairment costs, came to 18 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 11 cents per share.The cybersecurity company posted revenue of $190.4 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $188 million.For the current quarter ending in September, Rapid7 expects its per-share earnings to range from 41 cents to 44 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $196 million to $198 million for the fiscal third quarter.Rapid7 expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.23 to $1.29 per share, with revenue ranging from $771 million to $775 million._____This story was generated by A...

Iovance Biotherapeutics: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

SAN CARLOS, Calif. (AP) — SAN CARLOS, Calif. (AP) — Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc. (IOVA) on Tuesday reported a loss of $106.5 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the San Carlos, California-based company said it had a loss of 47 cents.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 81 cents per share.The biotechnology company posted revenue of $238,000 in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IOVA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IOVASource

FleetCor Technologies: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — FleetCor Technologies Inc. (FLT) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $239.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had profit of $3.20. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $4.19 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $4.18 per share.The provider of fuel card and payment products for businesses posted revenue of $948.2 million in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $945.2 million.For the current quarter ending in September, FleetCor Technologies expects its per-share earnings to range from $4.44 to $4.64.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $980 million to $1 billion for the fiscal third quarter.FleetCor Technologies expects full-year earnings in the range of $17.09 to $17.35 per share, with revenue ranging from $3.84 billio...

SLR Investment: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:13:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $19 million.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had profit of 35 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, came to 42 cents per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 42 cents per share.The business development company posted revenue of $56.3 million in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $54.8 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SLRC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SLRCSource