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Bitchin’ Metal at the Whisky

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

Bitchin’ Metal at the Whisky: ’80s metal band Bitch, lead by the inimitable Betsy Bitch, have changed since forming in 1980. The lineup has shifted, with only Betsy remaining from the original band. Of course, the scene on the Sunset Strip isn’t what it once was. And the group’s name, once seen as subversive, is now a symbol of reclaimed power for women — they’re taking the word back.“Being a woman in an all-boys club definitely got us more attention, so there are no regrets there,” Betsy told us in 2018. “It was definitely a positive thing and it got us noticed. The fact is that we could back it up with the songs and the talent and remain on the same level. It worked out well, and it got us the attention we needed at first to get people’s attention.”(Incidentally, there’s another artist with the same name, a singer/songwriter who was formerly part of a duo called Bitch & Animal).At the Whisky on Thursday night, the band Bitch was in fin...

Hip-hop star Drake brings It’s All A Blur Tour to Bay Area, Los Angeles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

Drake is hitting the road with the 2023 It’s All A Blur Tour.The multiplatinum-selling artist, with four time Grammy wins to his credit, currently plans to perform 29 shows on this trek.And a good portion of those dates will be in California.In the Bay Area, Drake performs Aug. 18 at Chase Center in San Francisco. He also has four dates in Los Angeles — Aug. 12 and 13 at the Kia Forum and Aug. 21 and 22 at Crypto.com Arena.Drake will be joined by 21 Savage on all dates.Tickets to the San Francisco date go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. March 17, drakerelated.com.There will be also be some presale opportunities. The Cash App Card presale runs noon March 15 to 10 p.m. March 16, cash.app/drake-presale. The Sprite presale takes place noon-10 p.m. March 16, sprite.com.Visit the drakerelated.com for more presale details.It’s All A Blur is Drake’s first tour since 2018’s Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour in 2018. And he’s certainly been busy in the interim...

Six bodies, 154 cremated remains were stored in Hayward factory

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

HAYWARD — The bodies of six people and the cremated remains of 154 others were recovered earlier this month from a former crematorium that had its license suspended five years ago, authorities said.The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in a statement said they are seeking help in reuniting one of the bodies and the 154 cremated remains with their families.The remains were associated with Oceanview Cremations. Sheriff’s Office spokeperson Lt. Tya Modeste said the business’ license was suspended in March 2018 but that the bodies it is trying to reunite with families came to the business between 2013 and 2021.Modeste said the bodies and remains were kept at a warehouse that was unauthorized to store remains. Five of the six non-cremated bodies were identified. Five were from Alameda County and the sixth from Sonoma County, she said. All six died between 2020 and 2021.Authorities could not identify one of them, because Oceanview Cremations owner Robert Smith was un...

New music: We Are Messengers, Lana Del Rey, Yazmin Lacey

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

Here are three new releases for music fans to check out this month:“Hills of Tyrone,” We Are MessengersThe Irish pop-rock act, known for the multiweek No. 1 hit “Come What May” as well as “Image of God,” “Power,” “Maybe It’s Ok,” “God With Us,” “This Is Jesus” and a number of other top-10-charting contemporary Christian music singles, returns with a new EP. It’s a great listen from start to finish, delivering seven memorable songs — including the lovely title track and the gorgeous “Father Would You Hold My Hand” — in just over 23 minutes.“Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,” Lana Del ReyWe are digging the two singles we’ve heard —  the title track and “A&W” — and fully expect the rest of Del Rey’s 16-track ninth album will be excellent as well. The recording, which follows the 2021 releases “Chemtrails over the Country Club” and “Blue Banisters,” features Jon B...

Pi Day 2023: Where to find pizza deals (plus a math party) on Tuesday, 3/14

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

Happy 3.14159 and on and on!Pi Day (3/14) falls on Tuesday this year. But you don’t have to remember that pi represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (we always have to look that up) to take advantage of these pizza pie and other pie-related promotions.FIRST … THE PARTY: San Francisco’s Exploratorium, which created this holiday back in 1988, will host a celebration of what it calls “the irrational, transcendent, and never-ending ratio that helps describe circles of all sizes.” Tuesday’s event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature numerical fun, a salute to women in math, a pi parade and wrap up with the eating of pie. Find details and order tickets at www.exploratorium.edu.THE DEALS:Amici’s East Coast Pizza: Buy any pizza at regular price and get a second pizza of equal or lesser value for $3.14.⁠ ⁠Valid Tuesday only for dine-in or takeout orders. Use code “PIDAY” for online orders.Blaze Pizza: Sign up for Blaze Rewards on the Blaze Pizza app by Pi Day to get...

$115,330 lottery ticket sold at Fremont supermarket

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

FREMONT — Someone bought more than groceries Sunday night at a supermarket here and became one of three people in the state to win a $115,330 Fantasy 5 lottery game jackpot, officials said.As of Monday morning the winner had not been identified.The winning ticket was purchased at the Safeway, located at 39100 Argonaut Way, in the Fremont Hub.A store employee contacted by phone said they were not aware the winning ticket was purchased there. “It’s news to me,” he said.The winning numbers were 1, 3, 10, 13 and 39 and the overall jackpot was $345,990.The other two winning tickets were purchased in Southern California, one at a convenience store and the other at a gas station.The winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their money.Fantasy 5 is played every day of the week. Monday’s estimated winnings are a minimum of $68,000.

Mystery solved: What happened to lost legendary Sierra Nevada skier Gardner Smith

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

A body found in the tundra atop Colorado’s Independence Pass in 1970 has been identified as legendary ski racer Gardner Paul Smith, a Beat-era adventurer from California who, before he went missing at age 39, was revered as a free-and-easy companion.“Whatever is right, friend,” he would say.Now the daughter he abandoned, who since childhood has wrestled with “a frustrating mystery,” is appealing for details from the end of his life “chasing winter” worldwide.“Obviously it is good to have closure,” said daughter Jeanne Gaida, a 60-year-old Texas real estate agent, in an interview this week. “I feel sad that he seemed to have had a lonely, tragic ending. …“I’m still sorting it out. I am just sad — sad that he was alone,” said Gaida, who interpreted his “whatever is right, friend” expression as evidence of a kind and tolerant man who accepted others’ thinking.Smith’s exhumed remains sat for years in the Leadville, Colo., office of a former coroner until last month when Colorado Bureau ...

Rainfall chart: Bay Area totals so far for the March atmospheric river

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

The first storm from an atmospheric river series brought 2 inches of rain to most Bay Area cities and more than 7 inches to some Santa Cruz Mountains locations.The chart shows the National Weather Service’s precipitation totals from Thursday, March 9, until 8 a.m. Monday, March 13.The next round of rain is expected to arrive Monday night.LocationInchesPeninsula & South BayUvas Reservoir5.86Huddart Park (Woodside)4.96Los Trancos4.64Morgan Hill3.59Foothills Preserve3.58Pilarcitos Reservoir3.57La Honda3.39I-280/Edgewood3.38Stevens Canyon2.99Redwood City2.98Coyote Reservoir2.95Half Moon Bay airport2.76Los Altos Hills (Moody Road) 2.74Anderson Dam2.64Rancho San Antonio2.48Los Gatos (Rinconada)2.44Mount Hamilton2.21San Francisco airport2.01Palo Alto1.97San Jose (Lynbrook)1.57Sunnyvale1.53San Jose (Alum Rock)1.44Mountain View1.42San Francisco (Duboce)1.33San Jose airport1.19East BayRichmond4.28Tilden Park4.15St. Mary’s College4.15UC Botanical Garden3.7Orinda3.42Dublin/...

Atmospheric river expected to bring rain Monday night into Tuesday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An atmospheric river arriving in the Bay Area Monday evening is expected to bring significant rainfall, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered showers are possible throughout the day Monday with heavy rain expected to arrive overnight, according to KRON4 Meteorologist John Shrable. Storm prep becomes crucial with more rain on the way Along with what the NWS calls a "moderate to high potential for rain," the atmospheric river is expected to raise the possibility of flooding and possible road closures. Expected rainfall around the North Bay mountains and valleys could be in the range of two or more inches, the NWS said. That's enough to cause rivers, streams and creeks to flood, trigger shallow landslides and cause roadway flooding and closures.Higher elevations like the Santa Cruz Mountains and higher North Bay mountains could get four or more inches of rain, the NWS said. Rain will likely remain heavy into Tuesday morning, complica...

Bay Area atmospheric river updates: Storm damage impacts traffic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:55 GMT

(KRON) -- Another atmospheric river is set to move into the Bay Area Monday afternoon bringing potential flooding, damage and power outages. The rain will continue overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, KRON4 meteorologist John Shrable said.The National Weather Service also issued a High Wind Warning for the entire Bay Area effective Monday night through Wednesday morning. Peak gusts in the valleys are expected to reach between 40 and 50 miles per hour while coastal gusts are expected to reach between 55 to 70 miles per hour.Preparing your home or business for the next round of rain is crucial as the next storm approaches. Find sandbags near you and stay updated with KRON4.com.10 a.m. -- Storm conditions close roads around the Bay AreaFallen trees and landslides have impacted traffic around the Bay Area. Plan to avoid these routes if possible and drive carefully: Bret Harte Avenue in San Rafael is closed in both directions in the 100 block due to a landslide that brought ...