7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, June 9-11

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT

We just have a hunch it’s going to be grand weekend, but just to be safe, we’re serving up some great ideas to further the cause, from great plays and concerts to outdoor movies and mouthwatering muffins.As with everything these days, be sure to double check websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines. Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters.1 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are going on all overFrom “In the Heights” to “Steel Magnolias” to a free performance by a beloved circus troupe, there are a lot of live shows to savor around the Bay Area.Sarah Kieffer’s new cookbook has the recipes for these Rhubarb Cream Cheese Swirl muffins. (Chronicle Books) 2 READ & BAKE: Welcome to morning deliciousnessSarah Kiefer, the Vanilla Bean Blogger and author of the revered “1...

Here comes El Nino: It’s early, likely to be big, sloppy and add even more heat to a warming world

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT

By SETH BORENSTEIN and ISABELLA O’MALLEY | Associated PressAn early bird El Nino has officially formed, likely to be strong, warp weather worldwide and give an already warming Earth an extra kick of natural heat, meteorologists announced.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday issued an El Nino advisory, announcing the arrival of the climatic condition. It may not quite be like the others.It formed a month or two earlier than most El Ninos do, which “gives it room to grow,” and there’s a 56% chance it will be considered strong and a 25% chance it reaches supersized levels, said climate scientist Michelle L’Heureux, head of NOAA’s El Nino/La Nina forecast office.“If this El Nino tips into the largest class of events … it will be the shortest recurrence time in the historical record,” said Kim Cobb, a climate scientist at Brown University. Such a short gap between El Ninos leaves communities with less time to recover from damages to infrastructure, agriculture, an...

Quick Cook: Blueberry Ginger Bran Muffins start your morning deliciously

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT

These hearty bran muffins are sure to satisfy your morning craving for something mildly sweet, blueberry-spiked and lightly spiced. The addition of molasses and applesauce makes these extra moist, and the bits of candied ginger bring a little zing. Packed with fiber and whole grains, these muffins make a great breakfast or snack. Sneak them straight from the cooling rack or pop them in the microwave from the freezer for an easy grab-and-go snack.I usually double the recipe and freeze them to have an easy breakfast or after school snack for a couple of weeks. They can also be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.Blueberry Ginger Bran MuffinsMakes 12 muffinsINGREDIENTS1 large egg¼ cup molasses1/3 cup honey1/3 cup sunflower or other vegetable oil1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract¾ cup milk1½ cups whole wheat flour1 cup wheat bran1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon groun...

49ers quarterback competition: Trey Lance’s long road back

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT

SANTA CLARA — The first competition 49ers quarterback Trey Lance needed to win during this offseason wasn’t against Sam Darnold or Brock Purdy, but against his own body.He had to rid himself of the funky mechanics that developed in the year-plus he spent overcompensating for an injured index finger on his throwing hand, an injury he sustained during the preseason of his rookie year in 2021.He had to shorten his throwing motion to rediscover a quicker release he had worked hard to master during his time at North Dakota State, where he set an NCAA record for most passing attempts (287) without an interception during the 2019 season.And he had to recover from a fractured fibula and ligament damage in his right ankle, which grew irritated after surgery last September and, three months later, required a second operation to remove protective hardware and free the ankle to begin healing on its own.After clearing all these obstacles, the No. 3 pick in the 2021 draft has found himself ...

Imagining a Disneyland-style monorail for the Santa Cruz Mountains: Roadshow

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT

Q: I still envision a Disneyland-like elevated monorail through the Santa Cruz Mountains from wherever the most parking is available, or a light rail station, like in Los Gatos or Campbell, right off 17, to Santa Cruz Boardwalk parking lots. Great for commuters and day trippers. Stations at Scotts Valley and maybe near the summit, too. What a beautiful ride among the trees.M. LahannA: I can imagine taking a beautiful ride such as you describe through the Santa Cruz Mountains. And it’s fun to dream. When various light rail ideas have been looked at before, though not this route, and not monorail, there were not enough projected riders in off-peak hours to warrant the cost of the projects.Q: I see signs on Interstate 680 about lanes being closed soon. What are they doing?AnonymousA: Caltrans will close southbound Interstate 680 in Pleasanton between Sunol Boulevard and Koopman Road from 10 p.m, Friday, June 9 until 4 a.m., Monday, June 12.The closure is being done so that a port...

Air India passengers welcomed home at SFO after flight diverted to Russia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT

(KRON) -- Bay Area families were reunited overnight at San Francisco International Airport after an Air India flight was diverted to Russia due to mechanical problems.More than 200 passengers were stranded in Magadan, Russia for nearly two days. A replacement Air India plane flew to Magadan to bring all passengers back to the United States. It took them about three hours once their replacement plane landed in Russia to board the plane. San Jose rampage suspect worked for Google, had meth problem: court documents There was potential for an international crisis because of the United States' strained relationship with Russia amidst the battle in Ukraine. Some American citizens were unable to use their credit cards because of the sanctions against Russia. The plane touched down at SFO around midnight and there were hugs and kisses all around once passengers reunited with their families."While taking off, we were all cheering. While lining up, we were all cheering. Now, we are all ch...

4 very young children critically wounded in knife attack in French Alpine town

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The prosecutor leading an investigation into a horrific knife attack in a French Alpine town says four children aged between 22 months and 3 years suffered life-threatening wounds and that two adults also were injured.The prosecutor said the attacker’s motives remain unknown but do not appear to be terrorism-related.The suspect, a 31-year-old Syrian, was detained following the Thursday morning attack in Annecy. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said the man has refugee status in Sweden.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.PARIS (AP) — As bystanders screamed for help, a man with a knife stabbed several very young children, including at least one in a stroller, and also assaulted adults at a lakeside park in the French Alps on Thursday. The savagery left at least two children and one adult with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. A suspect, identified by police as a 31-year-old Syrian asylum-seeker, was detained.Video appearing to ...

Ryan Hunter-Reay to return to IndyCar as Conor Daly replacement

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT

Ryan Hunter-Reay will return to the IndyCar Series as Conor Daly’s replacement at Ed Carpenter Racing, the team announced Thursday. Daly was let go a day earlier in what team owner Carpenter called one of the most difficult decisions of his tenure running the organization. He cited performance issues for the split with Daly, who was ranked 20th in the standings with a season-best finish of eighth in the Indianapolis 500. Hunter-Reay was out of IndyCar last season but returned this year for the Indy 500 and finished 11th. He will make his debut in the No. 20 Chevrolet next weekend at Road America.“I was surprised when I got the call from Ed. He described how frustrated he was that his team has not been able to realize its potential despite their efforts, investments, as well as technical and personnel changes over the past few years and asked for my help,” Hunter-Reay said. “Ed and I are very close friends and have been for a long time. I’ve worked with the team in the pa...

Budweiser renueva con la FIFA hasta la Copa Mundial del 2026

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:54 GMT

GINEBRA — Budweiser seguirá siendo la cerveza oficial de la Copa del Mundo hasta el torneo de 2026 en Estados Unidos, luego de que la cervecera AB InBev renovó con la FIFA este jueves a pesar de un momento difícil con el anfitrión de la Copa del Mundo masculina de 2022, en Catar.Dos días antes de que comenzara el torneo en Catar, los organizadores de la Copa del Mundo retiraron una antigua promesa de permitir que los fanáticos en los estadios compraran cerveza con alcohol.El movimiento sorprendió al cervecero cuya marca Budweiser ha sido la cerveza de la Copa Mundial desde el torneo de 1986. ¿Cuánto dinero ganan las jugadoras en la Copa Mundial Femenina 2023? Mira aquí La FIFA presenta el logo oficial de la Copa Mundial de Fútbol 2026 La FIFA parecía incapaz de proteger a AB InBev bajo la presión de Catar en una disputa que parecía un posible problema de incumplimiento de contrato para el organismo mundial del fútbol. La nación mu...