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Jet aborts landing in close call at San Diego Airport: FAA

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) -- A Cessna Citation business jet was instructed to discontinue landing at the San Diego International Airport Friday to avoid a Southwest plane that was still on the runway.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said officials are investigating a "go-around" that occurred shortly before noon Friday. The term "go-around" refers to flight procedure in which an arriving aircraft aborts its landing and returns to the landing queue. Officials say these instances are initiated if a pilot or air traffic controller is not completely satisfied that the requirements for a safe landing are in place.According to the FAA, preliminary review of the event showed that an air traffic controller instructed the pilot of a Cessna Citation business jet to discontinue landing because a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 was still on the runway awaiting clearance to depart.In the following statement, the FAA explained the situation further:"The controller had previously cleared the Citatio...

Drive-up Starbucks coming to Target locations nationwide

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The next time you're craving coffee while running errands, you may not even need to get out of the car. At more than 1,700 Target locations across the U.S., individuals will have the opportunity to add a Starbucks purchase to their Target Drive Up order. According to the release, fans of Starbucks will be able to start adding their order to Drive Up by October. ‘Nugget Ice’: Starbucks ice cubes could soon be changing Drive Up is a contactless pick-up service offered by Target, which allows customers to order in the mobile app. When the customer's order is ready, they can let the store know they're on their way and pull into a designated curbside parking spot when they arrive.The customer can then click "I'm Here" in the Target app, letting the store know they have pulled into the curbside pickup spot.By early October, Target says customers will be able to add a Starbucks drink or food item to their Drive Up orders.Both the Drive Up and Starbucks order will b...

Business People: Operatic tenor Darius Gillard to lead impact initiative at Minnesota Opera

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

OF NOTEDarius GillardMinnesota Opera, Minneapolis, announced the appointment of Darius Gillard as vice-president, impact. Gillard is a trained operatic tenor and previously was resident opera administrator with Pittsburgh Opera.FEDERAL RESERVEFederal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis announced the hire of Hue Nguyen as an assistant vice president of policy, and the promotion of Libby Starling to senior community development adviser. Both work in Community Development and Engagement, which is also home to the Center for Indian Country Development.FINANCIAL SERVICESSecurian Financial, St. Paul, announced the following executive appointments: Pete Berlute, senior vice president to lead its Affinity Solutions Division; Wen Nannen, vice president and chief investment officer, executive vice president and chief investment officer for Securian Asset Management, and Mike Dominowski as head of sustainability, a new position.FOODHormel Foods, an Austin, Minn.-based global branded foods company, ann...

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre faces confusion over face paint policy during Ghost concert

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS – On August 11, at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, while Ghost was preparing to perform on Friday night, fans were halted at the venue's entrance and asked to remove any face paint.Since then, the Amphitheatre has issued an apology for the confusion and clarified that it was not the band that requested the removal of face paint.LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Papa Emeritus III and the Nameless Ghouls of the band Ghost pose in the press room at the The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)Two days prior to the concert, the venue released a statement indicating that the use of face paint or mask coverings was prohibited. Despite this public announcement of the face paint policy, a significant number of fans from both bands arrived at the concert venue only to realize that they were in violation of the policy.As a result, they were either denied entry or instructed by venue sta...

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce AWD Hybrid SUV

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

What is a Tonale? A Tonale is a compact SUV built in Pomigliano, Italy, and is sold worldwide by Alfa Romeo. The Tonale is the first PHEV hybrid powered Alfa Romeo and is the first new model from the Italian brand in six years. The Tonale is named after the famous windy, extremely narrow, Tonale mountain pass road in Northern Italy.Why are Alfa Romeo’s so special? There are a lot of things that make the Alfa Romeo brand special. The company builds unique vehicles, with exceptional designs and great performance, in segments where standing out is becoming more and more difficult. The Tonale Veloce hybrid SUV is a perfect example of just how impressive Alfa Romeo is.Every 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale comes with a PHEV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle power train. It combines a 1.3L liter turbocharged 4 cylinder gas engine under the hood with a 90 kW electric motor mounted on the rear axle. Total power output measures 285 hp and 347 lb-ft of torque, which is sent through a 6 speed automa...

21-acre grass fire breaks out in Livermore

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

(KRON) -- A grass fire broke out late Saturday night in Livermore, the Alameda County Fire Department tweeted. Around 10:30 p.m., crews responded to a blaze on the 6300 block of Collier Canyon Road. VIDEO: Cruise cars halt traffic in SF, cite ‘connectivity issues’ linked to Outside Lands festival The fire was initially reported to be 15 acres. Officials said forward progress on the fire was stopped before midnight. The fire spread as much as 21 acres before it was contained. No injuries were reported, according to the Alameda County Fire Department. The location of the fire was miles north of Livermore's downtown area where many businesses and residents are. Images and video from the fire can be viewed in the media player above.

Chicago visits Washington after Cloud’s 21-point game

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

Chicago Sky (12-17, 3-11 Eastern Conference) at Washington Mystics (13-16, 6-9 Eastern Conference)Washington; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Mystics -3.5; over/under is 157.5BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts the Chicago Sky after Natasha Cloud scored 21 points in the Washington Mystics’ 113-89 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.The Mystics are 6-9 in conference matchups. Washington ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 32.0 points per game in the paint led by Shakira Austin averaging 8.8.The Sky’s record in Eastern Conference play is 3-11. Chicago is fourth in the Eastern Conference allowing 83.7 points while holding opponents to 45.7% shooting.The teams play for the fourth time this season. The Mystics won the last meeting 80-59 on June 23, with Elena Delle Donne scoring 18 points in the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Cloud is averaging 12.5 points and 5.9 assists for the Mystics. Brittney Sykes is averaging 17.6 points over the last 10 games for Washington.Kahleah C...

New York puts road win streak on the line against Indiana

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

New York Liberty (23-6, 12-3 Eastern Conference) at Indiana Fever (8-22, 4-11 Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Liberty -10.5; over/under is 166.5BOTTOM LINE: New York visits Indiana looking to prolong its six-game road winning streak.The Fever have gone 4-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 25.3 defensive rebounds per game led by NaLyssa Smith averaging 7.2.The Liberty are 12-3 in Eastern Conference play. New York leads the WNBA with 29.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Breanna Stewart averaging 7.7.The teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Liberty won 101-83 in the last matchup on July 23. Betnijah Laney led the Liberty with 22 points, and Victoria Vivians led the Fever with 16 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 17 points for the Fever. Smith is averaging 15.1 points and 9.4 rebounds over the last 10 games for Indiana.Stewart is scoring 22.6 point...

Phoenix faces Seattle on 10-game road skid

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

Phoenix Mercury (9-20, 2-12 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (8-21, 5-8 Western Conference)Seattle; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Storm -1.5; over/under is 160.5BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix will look to stop its 10-game road slide when the Mercury take on Seattle.The Storm are 5-8 against Western Conference opponents. Seattle ranks sixth in the WNBA with 34.4 rebounds led by Ezi Magbegor averaging 8.1.The Mercury are 2-12 in Western Conference play. Phoenix ranks sixth in the WNBA with 19.8 assists per game led by Sug Sutton averaging 4.6.The two teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Storm defeated the Mercury 97-91 in their last meeting on Aug. 6. Jewell Loyd led the Storm with 32 points, and Diana Taurasi led the Mercury with 28 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Loyd is averaging 24.1 points and 3.4 assists for the Storm. Magbegor is averaging 13.1 points over the last 10 games for Seattle.Brittney Griner is scoring 18.2 points per game and averaging 6.8 rebound...

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani to skip his next pitching start after feeling arm fatigue

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:21:57 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his next scheduled pitching start Wednesday at Texas after telling manager Phil Nevin he was feeling some arm fatigue.Nevin said Sunday that Ohtani is not injured and will return to the rotation during a series at home against the Reds that begins Aug. 21.“I’ve told you guys many times he knows his body better than anybody,” Nevin said. “I trust him when he talks about it. He’s assured me there’s no pain, there’s no injury. He’s got some regular arm fatigue that some go through at times. I trust him when he tells me this and he’ll be ready for his next time out.”Nevin said Ohtani told him Saturday that he needed to take a start off. The right-hander will not take any time off as the team’s designated hitter.“He feels good at the plate,” Nevin said. “He feels healthy swinging at bat. It’s just the (throwing) right now, he’s got some normal arm fatigue that happens at times.”Ohtani is 10-5 with a 3.17 ERA in ...