Getting your Trinity Audio player ready. Another year has already come and (almost) gone, leaving precious few days before the calendar turns to 2026. Dinner reservations at some of the region’s most popular restaurants and hotels are already filling up, and tickets for concerts like Peninsula-raised bluegrass artist Molly Tuttle have some ticket levels waitlisted. New Year’s Eve in Silicon Valley also means Noon Year’s Eve celebrations for kids, upscale galas for adults and more laid-back events like comedy shows and dance lessons. Don’t wait until the eleventh hour: Get your plans in order with our guide to New Year’s Eve happenings (along with a few New Year’s Day events). Family-friendly events Foster City Library The library will host a Teen Noon Year’s Eve with a mini disco ball ornament decorating craft activity. Supplies will be provided while it lasts; no registration required. This program is for students in middle and high school. Dec. 23, 2-3 p. m. at the Foster City Library, 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Free. smcl. bibliocommons. com/events/693c83177ed7c62f00aa328f. Portola Valley Library Rainbow Fish will be the special guest at Portola Valley Library’s Noon Year’s Storytime Celebration, featuring songs, stories, crafts and a countdown to noon. Dec. 28, 11 a. m.-noon, Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Free. smcl. bibliocommons. com/events/6920f23e3631b51f2ece7b4f. North Fair Oaks Library Kids can ring in 2026 early with book character Biscuit the Dog, a special storytime, food and a noon balloon drop. This program will be provided in Spanish. Dec. 29, 10: 30 a. m.-noon, North Fair Oaks Library, 2510 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Free. smcl. bibliocommons. com/events/69092525886bb73600b8f98f. Woodside Library Cookie Mouse from “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” will be the special guest for Woodside Library’s Noon Year’s storytime. Dec. 30, 10: 30-11: 30 a. m., Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Free. smcl. bibliocommons. com/events/6920f2663631b51f2ece7b53. Sunnyvale Library The library hosts a Noon Year’s Eve event with crafts and music. Dec. 30, 10 a. m.-noon, Sunnyvale Community Center ballroom, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. Free. sunnyvale. ca. gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/9823/19 Belmont Library The Very Hungry Caterpillar makes a special guest appearance at the library’s Noon Year Eve celebration, which also offers storytime, songs and crafts and a countdown to noon. Dec. 30, 11 a. m.-noon, Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Free. smcl. bibliocommons. com/events/691d1c34a64b7d0d61f7e1d8. East Palo Alto Library Bring the kids by the library for a Noon Year’s storytime with Paddington Bear, featuring songs, crafts and more. Dec. 31, 11 a. m.-noon, East Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto. Free. smcl. bibliocommons. com/events/690d1d5764ad59251cbad770. Pinstripes The San Mateo bowling and bocce center will host two family-friendly parties for New Year’s. The day will kick off with the Noon Year’s Eve party, featuring a balloon drop at noon, a kid-friendly mocktail “champagne” toast, a DJ and dance party, a buffet, games, face painting, arts and crafts and party favors. In the evening, Pinstripes will have a DJ and dancing, a photo booth, party favors (while supplies last), raffles and a complimentary champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Dec. 31, Noon Year’s Eve is 11 a. m.-1 p. m., New Year’s Eve 8 p. m.-midnight, Pinstripes, 36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo. Noon Year’s Eve is $31. 27 each (max two kids per adult, free for children under 3). New Year’s Eve party is free admission; reservations recommended for gaming and dining. Must be 21 and over for complimentary champagne toast. tinyurl. com/pinstripesnye. Rinconada Library As part of its ICYMI movie series, the library screens a double feature of the police drama spoofs “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad” (1988) and “The Naked Gun” (2025). Bring a chair and enjoy light snacks. Best suited for ages 14 and up. Dec. 31, 1: 30-4: 30 p. m., Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. tinyurl. com/NYERinconadaLibrary. Tickets will only be sold in advance and are expected to sell out. Dec. 31, 10 a. m.-1 p. m. $16-$25 (free for children under 3). hiller. org/event/noon-years-eve-a-fun-event-kids. Live music will accompany the evening. Dec. 31, 5-10 p. m., Adrestia at TETRA Hotel, 400 W. Java Drive, Sunnyvale. $195. 84 each. tetrahotelsv. com/upcoming-events/new-years-eve-dinner. Cetrella The restaurant’s four-course, prix-fixe menu includes dishes such as kabocha squash agnolotti, filet mignon and pomegranate panna cotta, with a sparkling wine toast at midnight. Dec. 31, 5 p. m.-midnight, Cetrella, 160 State St., Los Altos. $125 per person. cetrella. com. Wine pairings are available for an additional cost. Dec. 31, 5-8 p. m., Chez TJ, 938 Villa St., Mountain View. $350 each, excluding beverages, tax and service charge. Reserve at cheztj. com or by calling 650-964-7466. International Masquerade at Crowne Plaza Five different international-themed rooms feature four live bands and 10 DJs playing music from salsa and bachata to reggaeton, Top 40, pop and more, with musical guests that include Sonora Dinamita, Julio Bravo y su Orquesta, Drive the Band, DJs Bachatero, Sabor, Rich Era and others. The party also offers dancers and live carnival performances with Amor Do Samba entertainment, plus drummers and a balloon drop at midnight. 8 p. m.-2 a. m., San Mateo Crowne Plaza, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City. From $65. 87 general admission. Hotel packages available. crowneplazanyeparty. com. Ethel’s Fancy The restaurant serves a special four-course family-style menu of eight to 10 seasonal dishes for New Year’s Eve. Dec. 31, limited seating, reservations suggested. Ethel’s Fancy, 550 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Reserve at ethelsfancypa. comor call 650-561-4860. Flea Street Dine at the Menlo Park restaurant on New Year’s Eve and be done in time for a night out on the town (or to watch the ball drop on TV from home). Reservations for the five-course dinner remain from 5: 30-7: 30 p. m. as of Dec. 16. Flea Street, 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park. $185 each, excluding service charges, tax and beverages. cooleatz. com/reservations. New Year’s Eve Gala at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley The hotel is hosting a 1920s-inspired New Year’s Eve gala with Prohibition-style cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course dinner paired with live jazz and swing music. Ring in 2026 with a DJ, dancing, late-night bites and a champagne toast countdown with a balloon drop. Vintage-inspired cocktail attire or formalwear is encouraged. Dec. 31, 7 p. m.-1 a. m., Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto. $507. 64 each. tinyurl. com/fourseasonsnyegala. Dec. 31, 5: 30-9 p. m., Madera at Rosewood Sand Hill, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. $198 each. tinyurl. com/maderanyedinner. Meyhouse The Sunnyvale restaurant will offer dinner and unlimited house beer, wine and raki for patrons 21 and over, with live dance music from DJ Ark and acoustic Turkish hits from YAZZ. A separate kids’ menu will be available. Dec. 31, 6 p. m.-midnight, Meyhouse, 187 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. $312. 50 for adults, $102. 50 for kids. meyhousejazz. com/event-details/new-year-celebration. Moonraker Restaurant The Coastside restaurant will offer a special three-course menu and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine at midnight. Dishes include lobster chestnut bisque, beef wellington, Maine lobster tail and lobster mac, oyster Rockefeller and more. Vegetarian menu available upon request. Dec. 31, 3-9 p. m., Moonraker Restaurant, 105 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica. $120 per adult, $60 per child 12 and under, $60 extra for wine pairing. Excludes tax, beverages and gratuity. moonrakerpacifica. com/#new-years-eve-2025. NAR Restaurant The Azerbaijani eatery, which recently opened in Mountain View, will serve a prix fixe menu. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended. Dec. 31, 7 p. m.-midnight, NAR Restaurant, 286 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View. $85 each. instagram. com/narrestaurant_. ROOH Palo Alto The upscale modern Indian restaurant will host a live DJ performance by Arpit and serve a curated four-course menu. Reservations are highly recommended and are available from 6-8 p. m. or 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Dec. 31, 6-10: 30 p. m., ROOH Palo Alto, 473 University Ave., Palo Alto. Prices vary. roohrestaurants. com/pa-reservations. Speakeasy New Year’s Eve at Roger Bar and Restaurant The Ameswell Hotel restaurant will host a speakeasy-themed New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, 25% off drinks, a free glass of sparkling wine and a midnight balloon drop. Choose a three- or four-course menu featuring dishes like prime rib with au gratin potatoes and broccolini, lobster bisque, squid ink fettuccine and more. Dec. 31, 5 p. m.-1 a. m. (dinner 5-10 p. m.) at Roger Bar and Restaurant, Ameswell Hotel, 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. $80 prix fixe three-course menu or $95 four-course menu. Service charges may apply. Reservations required. rogerbarandrestaurant. com. Second Story Los Gatos Ring in the new year with a live DJ, complimentary champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight. Table packages will also be available for bottle service. Dec. 31, 9 p. m.-2 a. m., Second Story, 15 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. $55. 20 each; 21 and over, dress code strictly enforced. tinyurl. com/secondstorynye. The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse The restaurant will serve a special tasting menu from Chef Yu Min Lin that includes lobster salad, miso black cod and CAB Prime Tenderloin. An optional pairing of wines by the glass is available. Dec. 31, 5-9 p. m., The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse, 4269 W. El Camino Real, Palo Alto. $225 per person; $325 with wine pairing. theseausa. com. Telefèric Barcelona Diners can ring in the new year with a menu of tapas and paella that includes dishes such as Jamon Ibérico de Bellota, ceviche de gallo, a choice of toro, lobster or veggie paella, as well as desserts. The restaurant’s regular a la carte menu will also be available. Dec. 31, 3 p. m. until closing, Telefèric Barcelona, 50 University Ave., Suite B270, Los Gatos; NYE menu $78 per person. opentable. com/r/teleferic-barcelona-los-gatos. Valley Goat Treehouse Silicon Valley’s restaurant rings in the new year with a specially curated prix-fixe dinner by chef Stephanie Izard. The following day, guests can ease into 2026 with a Recovery Brunch designed to revive, with comfort-food classics, morning-after cocktails, New Year’s Eve dinner Dec. 31, 4-10 p. m. Adults $150 plus tax and gratuity; children $40 plus tax and gratuity; Reserve at tinyurl. com/valleygoatnyedinner. Recovery Brunch Jan. 1, 11 a. m.-2 p. m. Prices are a la carte. Reserve at tinyurl. com/valleygoatnydbrunch. Both events take place at Valley Goat, 1100 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. Performances, dancing and special events Bubblefest The Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese Company celebrates the end of the year with a curated lineup of Champagne, cava, prosecco and sparkling wines from around the world, along with light snacks. Dec. 27, 1-5 p. m., Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese Company, 421 Main St., Half Moon Bay. $75 per person. hmbwineandcheese. com/2025-bubblefest. Alhambra Irish House The pub holds two celebrations, starting with an afternoon party that rings in 2026 on Irish time (4 p. m.) with live music by singer Stephen Ross, Irish food and a Guinness toast. A 1920s, Gatsby-themed party takes place in the evening, featuring a four-course dinner, with dancing to live music from band Nocturnal Paranoia and a midnight champagne toast. Guests can purchase tickets to attend the dinner only or get tickets for dinner and dancing. Dec. 31, Irish New Year 3-5 p. m. $5 per person; Gatsby party begins at 6 p. m. $80 per person dinner only; $100 per person dinner and dancing. Both events take place at Alhambra Irish House, 831 Main St., Redwood City. alhambra-irish-house. com. Cardiff & Cocktails Guests can sip on cocktails and dance to new and classic house music with DJs Rated R, Julius Papp and Mr. V. Dec. 31, 9 p. m., Cardiff & Cocktails, 260 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. $23. 18. eventbrite. com. Club Fox Beatles tribute band The Sun Kings present their annual New Year’s Eve party, with party favors and midnight toast. Dec. 31, 9 p. m., Club Fox, 2223 Broadway St., Redwood City, $75 general admission; $100 reserved. clubfoxrwc. com. Cubberley Ballroom Guests can learn to merengue and waltz with instructors Samy, James and Michelle at a New Year’s Eve dance party and lesson. Masks optional. Dec. 31, lesson begins at 8 p. m. and dance party takes place 9 p. m.-midnight, Cubberley Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $20. cubberleyballroom. com. Maya Nightclub The club’s Nueva Era NYE features a masquerade theme, high-energy music with Latin EDM, hip-hop, reggaeton, house and more, live performers, party favors, and a countdown with confetti cannons and visual special effects. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress; masks suggested but not required. Dec. 31, 9 p. m., Maya Nightclub, 1776 Broadway, Redwood City. From $28. 52. eventbrite. com. Molly Tuttle Peninsula-raised two-time Grammy Award-winning bluegrass artist Molly Tuttle returns to The Guild Theatre for an intimate concert. Earlier this year, Tuttle released the solo album, “So Long Little Miss Sunshine,” bringing pop, country and rock into the mix. Dec. 31, 9: 30 p. m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. $124-$1,456 (some ticket levels waitlisted). guildtheatre. com. Monte Carlo The club hosts a party featuring live music by Banda Exclusiva, plus dancing to DJ Sweet and DJ Hector. Dec. 31, 9 p. m., Monte Carlo, 228 Castro St., Mountain View. $44. 52. tinyurl. com/MonteCarloClubNYE. Pioneer Saloon Paper Thin will play favorite soul and rock songs at a party where guests can enjoy snacks, a champagne toast and party favors. Dec. 31, 9 p. m.-1 a. m. Pioneer Saloon, 2925 Woodside Road, Woodside. pioneersaloonmusic. com. Rooster T. Feathers Comedian Eric Schwartz headlines an evening of laughs, with Red Scott and Alisha Dillon also on the bill, and a champagne toast. Two seatings, with an early show celebrating the East Coast countdown and a late show counting down to West Coast midnight. Shows are 21+. Dec. 31, 7: 30 and 10: 30 p. m., Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. Advance purchase required: $44. 50 7: 30 p. m. show; $59. 50 10: 30 p. m. show. rooster-t-feathers. seatengine-sites. com. Stephens Green The Irish pub holds two celebrations: an afternoon party that celebrates the new year on Irish time (4 p. m.) with a Guinness toast, and an evening party with dancing to DJ CMC Beatz and a champagne toast to celebrate the West Coast countdown. Dec. 31, Irish New Year 3-5 p. m.. Free; evening party 8 p. m. Cover TBA. 223 Castro St., Mountain View. ststephensgreen. com. Tipsy Putt Tipsy Putt will be reservation-free (except for group tables) with no cover charges. There will be a live DJ, champagne toasts and bar games. Dec. 31, 6 p. m.-1 a. m., Tipsy Putt, 301 W. McKinley Ave. #150, Sunnyvale. Prices vary. tipsyputt. com/event/ring-in-the-new-year-at-tipsy-putt-no-cover-no-stress. Topgolf Burlingame The driving range offers a package with unlimited game play for up to six guests, snacks and dessert bites, DJ music and a midnight toast. Dec. 31, 9 p. m.-1 a. m., Topgolf Burlingame, 258 Anza Blvd., Burlingame. $555. 39. eventbrite. com. Time Machine: A Nostalgic New Year’s Eve Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley takes inspiration from the classic ’80s film “Back to the Future” for an evening of light bites and cocktails, live music and a champagne toast at midnight. Dec. 31, 9 p. m.-1: 30 a. m., Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, 1100 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. $185 per person. treehousehotels. com. New Year’s Day events Hair of the Dog Hike Filoli visitors can take a 2-mile, self-guided hike, which offers access to private trails that are only open for special events. Three refreshment stations on the route will serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Jan. 1, 11 a. m.-2 p. m., Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. $75 per person (includes daytime admission to Filoli house and gardens). filoli. org/holidays/#hair-of-the-dog. First Day Hikes California State Parks offer guided New Year’s Day hikes of varying lengths and difficulty levels that explore natural features and wildlife. Participating area parks include Big Basin Redwoods, Montara State Beach and Burleigh H. Murray Ranch. Jan. 1, many hikes begin at 10 a. m. Visit parks. ca. gov/? page_id=30737 to find an interactive map of participating parks and more details about each hike. New Year’s Day Yoga Ananda Temple of Palo Alto holds a 2. 5-hour yoga retreat that will include a relaxation session with the sounds of singing bowls and a 30-minute meditation. Jan. 1, 10 a. m.-12: 30 p. m. Ananda Temple of Palo Alto, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. $45. tinyurl. com/AnandaPAJan1Yoga. Porta Blu New Year’s Day Brunch The restaurant serves a buffet brunch with classic dishes such as scrambled eggs, frittata, bacon and fresh fruit. Jan. 1, 7 a. m.-2 p. m., Hotel Nia, 200 Independence Drive, Menlo Park. $60 per person. opentable. com/r/porta-blu-menlo-park.
https://www.almanacnews.com/ae/news-events/2025/12/18/our-picks-to-ring-in-2026-new-years-eve-parties-performances-and-deluxe-dinners-around-the-peninsula/
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Why Did TV Networks Refuse Obama Fifteen Minutes, But Gave Trump Almost Twenty?
In November 2014, President Obama requested that the major television networks give him 10 to 15 minutes of airtime to speak directly to the nation about immigration reform. However, all the networks declined his request. One reason stood out: the networks claimed that President Obama would be too partisan.
It may sound unbelievable, but that was the official stance at the time. Yet, fast forward to Wednesday evening, and all the networks agreed to broadcast a shortened version of a Trump rally speech, presenting it as an official address to the nation—despite there being no real reason for it. Has Trump ever said anything on camera that wasn’t partisan or self-serving?
The Guardian reported on Thursday evening that when President Obama finally took to the airwaves to present his immigration reform plan, many Americans missed it. Instead of seeing the President outline his long-awaited overhaul of a highly debated issue, viewers were treated to regular programming. At 8 p.m., ABC aired an episode of *Grey’s Anatomy*. CBS showed *The Big Bang Theory*, Fox broadcast *Bones*, and NBC featured *The Biggest Loser: Glory Days*.
Popular Information recalled similar instances: networks have repeatedly declined to air prime time speeches from recent Democratic presidents, citing concerns over political bias. For example, in 2022, broadcast networks chose not to air a prime time speech by former President Joe Biden, in which he warned about threats to democracy, judging the speech to be too political. Instead, NBC aired a rerun of *Law & Order* and CBS broadcast an episode of *Young Sheldon*.
Back in 2014, the five major networks also refused to air President Obama’s immigration speech, which laid out a plan to protect millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation. The *Washington Post* described the speech as “the most significant presidential intervention to alter the U.S. immigration system in nearly three decades.” But rather than airing the speech, CBS chose *The Big Bang Theory*, and NBC aired *The Biggest Loser: Glory Days*.
Trump, meanwhile, will not get the outcome he hopes for because the public no longer believes his falsehoods about the economy. Unfortunately, the executives running the networks have been compromised—a sad reality that ultimately harms the public.
In another ongoing controversy, after a rocky start to her new role, Bari Weiss plans to hold yet another town hall event—this time with JD Vance. Weiss describes herself as a radical centrist, but it’s clear that she fits perfectly with what Trump wants from Paramount.
Who truly suffers in all this? The American people.
https://crooksandliars.com/2025/12/why-did-tv-networks-refuse-president-obama
Will Hurricanes star Keionte Scott return for Texas A&M playoff game?
Mario Cristobal has indicated throughout the week that star defensive back Keionte Scott could make a return to the field for Miami’s playoff game against Texas A&M on Saturday. On Wednesday, the Hurricanes listed Scott as probable on the initial availability report.
In addition, Miami listed Damari Brown as questionable, linebacker Malik Bryant as out, and wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw as doubtful.
Cristobal shared an update on Scott’s progress, saying, “He looks OK, looks like he’s certainly progressing. He’s getting a fair amount of reps. And again, I stated on Sunday, we were hopeful and we still are. We feel confident in his progress and, you know, feel like he’s gaining ground towards being able to play on Saturday.”
Scott had an impressive start to the season, excelling in Miami’s first nine games with 44 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks, and an interception. Pro Football Focus (PFF) rates Scott with a 90.3 defensive grade, ranking him fourth in the nation among cornerbacks with 100 or more snaps.
Scott missed Miami’s last three regular-season games due to a foot injury. His replacement, freshman Bryce Fitzgerald, stepped in and performed well in his absence.
Miami safety Jakobe Thomas praised Scott’s leadership and dedication during his recovery. “Keionte’s the best teammate that I think I’ve ever had,” Thomas said. “He’s working absolutely as hard as he possibly can to get back as fast as possible at 100 percent. But day to day, he’s just in the room with us every day, motivating, keeping guys locked in, focused, helping us focus on the little minor details and everything.”
Damari Brown’s status remains uncertain, and his potential absence would be a significant loss for the Hurricanes. Brown has performed well at outside cornerback this season, recording 24 tackles and one pass deflection. He has earned a 75.9 defensive grade from PFF.
Here is Miami’s initial availability report for the Texas A&M game:
– OUT: LB Malik Bryant
– DOUBTFUL: WR Daylyn Upshaw
– QUESTIONABLE: DB Damari Brown
– PROBABLE: DB Keionte Scott
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/17/will-hurricanes-star-keionte-scott-return-for-texas-am-playoff-game/
Ethereum could get faster in January with gas limit rise to 80M
Transaction throughput on the Ethereum network is set to be boosted again in early January with the second blob parameter-only (BPO) hard fork. This upgrade is expected to enable the Ethereum gas limit to rise from 60 million to 80 million.
Christine Kim, vice president of the research team at Galaxy Digital, shared the news in a post on Tuesday. She noted the confidence expressed by Nethermind developers Ben Adams and Kamil Chodala during Monday’s Ethereum All Core Developers call. They indicated that all testing should be complete before the next BPO hard fork scheduled for January 7, which is expected to increase blob capacity on the Ethereum mainnet by 66%.
This upcoming upgrade will follow the first BPO hard fork on December 9, which also increased blob capacity by 66%.
However, Ethereum Foundation developer operations engineer Barnabas Busa highlighted that two client-level optimizations are still needed before another increase in the block gas limit can occur. These optimizations include partial blob responses on the execution layer and the max blobs flag on the consensus layer.
### What Are Blobs on Ethereum?
Blobs on Ethereum are large data chunks that store transaction and rollup data off-chain. This mechanism lowers gas costs and increases scalability without bloating the network. Optimizing blob capacity to raise the gas limit directly increases the number of transactions and smart contract operations that can fit in each Ethereum block. The result is boosted overall throughput and potentially lower fees.
While raising Ethereum’s gas limit to 80 million won’t match the speed or low costs of layer 1 blockchains like Solana or Sui, it strengthens Ethereum’s appeal as a secure settlement and execution layer. Importantly, this improvement does not significantly compromise decentralization, which remains Ethereum’s greatest advantage over competitors.
### Next Steps for Ethereum Developers
Participants in the weekly Ethereum All Core Developers meetup will reconvene on January 5 to confirm the timeline for raising the gas limit following the second BPO hard fork.
### Increasing Ethereum’s Gas Limit: A 2023 Priority
Increasing Ethereum’s gas limit to expand the network’s execution capacity has been a major focus for developers and researchers this year. There have already been three increases:
– In early February, the gas limit was raised from 30 million to 35 million
– In July, it increased to 45 million
– In late November, it reached 60 million
Members of the Ethereum developer and research community share a common goal to raise the network’s gas limit to 180 million by the end of 2026.
This steady progress highlights Ethereum’s commitment to scalability improvements, ensuring the network can support growing demand while maintaining its security and decentralization.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-could-get-faster-gas-limit-rise-january
Whiteley nets 2 as Gill St. Bernard’s downs Mountain Lakes – Boys ice hockey recap
Brendan Whiteley scored two goals to lead Gill St. Bernard’s to a 3-1 victory over Mountain Lakes at the Mennen Arena in Morristown.
Whiteley opened the scoring on the power play, giving Gill St. Bernard’s (3-1) a 1-0 lead, with an assist from Cole Southren. He struck again in the third period, netting another power play goal to extend the lead to 2-0.
Mountain Lakes (2-1) responded by cutting the deficit in half with a power play goal from Eli Forman, assisted by Lawson Fagan.
Late in the game, with the Mountain Lakes net empty, Luke Southren carried the puck and took a shot that was interfered with by a Mountain Lakes defender. The on-ice officials, however, credited Southren with the goal, sealing the win for Gill St. Bernard’s.
In net, Luc Jansson made an impressive 38 saves for Gill St. Bernard’s, while Ethan Scanlon recorded 11 saves for Mountain Lakes.
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2025/12/whiteley-nets-2-as-gill-st-bernards-downs-mountain-lakes-boys-ice-hockey-recap.html
Ark Invest Adds to Bitcoin-Linked Holdings Amid Crypto Stock Dips
**Ark Invest Boosts Crypto Investments: Cathie Wood’s Firm Snaps Up Coinbase, BitMine, and Circle Shares Amid Market Dips**
Ark Invest has recently made significant moves in the cryptocurrency sector, adding over 550,000 shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) valued at $17 million across its ETFs. The firm also purchased nearly 65,000 shares of Coinbase (COIN), worth $16.5 million, as share prices fell. Additional investments included $11.8 million in Circle (CRCL) and smaller stakes in Bullish (BLSH) and Brera Holdings, with holdings totaling hundreds of millions in these assets.
This strategic buying spree reflects Ark Invest’s optimism surrounding blockchain technology and its ongoing bullish stance on digital assets amid recent market volatility.
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### What Are Ark Invest’s Latest Crypto Stock Purchases?
Ark Invest’s crypto holdings have seen notable activity as the firm acquired substantial shares in key players like Coinbase, BitMine Immersion Technologies, and Circle during a market downturn.
On Monday, as prices sagged, Ark’s actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) loaded up on these equities, demonstrating a contrarian approach to capitalize on perceived undervaluation. This move underscores Cathie Wood’s continued confidence in the growth potential of digital asset ecosystems.
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### How Do These Investments Impact Ark Invest’s Portfolio?
These acquisitions significantly boost Ark Invest’s exposure to the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Based on data from *Cathie’s Ark*, a public database tracking the firm’s positions, Coinbase now ranks as the third-largest holding at $609 million, followed by Circle at $323 million and BitMine at $275 million.
Over the past five trading days, shares of Coinbase dropped about 9% to $251.88, while BitMine fell over 21% to $30.92. Circle’s shares also declined by at least 6%, trading near recent lows.
In addition to these major purchases, Ark added $5.3 million in Bullish and $1 million in Brera Holdings, both experiencing similar downward pressure. This pattern reflects Ark’s strategy of “buying the dips,” having made notable acquisitions of BitMine, Coinbase, and Circle shares throughout the past month.
Furthermore, the firm invested $400,000 in its own ARKB Bitcoin ETF as Bitcoin’s price dipped below $86,000, diversifying its crypto-focused assets.
Experts note that such moves align with broader institutional trends where established investors view volatility as an opportunity rather than a deterrent. Financial analysts suggest this positioning could yield substantial returns if the sector rebounds, especially with growing adoption of blockchain technology in finance and payment solutions.
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### Frequently Asked Questions
**What triggered Ark Invest’s recent buys in crypto equities like Coinbase and BitMine?**
Ark Invest capitalized on falling share prices by adding over 550,000 BitMine shares worth $17 million and 65,000 Coinbase shares worth $16.5 million amid broader market weakness. This reflects Cathie Wood’s belief that current valuations represent attractive buying opportunities in high-growth crypto sectors.
**Why is Cathie Wood adjusting her Bitcoin price predictions?**
Recently, Cathie Wood lowered her 2030 Bitcoin forecast from $1.5 million to $1.2 million per coin. She cited increased stablecoin adoption, which could reduce Bitcoin’s role in certain use cases such as remittances. Additionally, Wood suggested that Bitcoin may have already hit its cycle low, driven by rising institutional acceptance disrupting traditional four-year market patterns.
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### Key Takeaways
– **Strategic Dip Buying:** Ark Invest’s purchases of Coinbase, BitMine, and Circle during price declines highlight a disciplined approach to accumulating assets at lower valuations.
– **Portfolio Weighting:** With $609 million in Coinbase alone, these holdings represent significant bets on crypto infrastructure, positioning Ark for potential sector growth.
– **Bitcoin Outlook:** Wood’s tempered price predictions and new ETF investments signal cautious optimism, encouraging investors to watch institutional flows and stablecoin trends closely for future opportunities.
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### Conclusion
Ark Invest’s recent crypto stock acquisitions demonstrate a strong conviction in the long-term potential of blockchain technology and related digital assets. By strategically buying during market dips, Cathie Wood’s firm is positioning itself to benefit from a potential rebound in the crypto sector and the continued integration of blockchain in finance and payments.
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Oscar Short Films Shortlists Include Pics Supported By Emma Thompson, Domhnall Gleeson, Jennifer Lewis, Miriam Margoyles and Zar Amir
The 2026 Oscars shortlist was revealed Tuesday, and the Live Action Shorts and Animated Short categories showcase a taste for the fantastical, the existential, and the courage it takes to face great fear. Each short uniquely highlights the endurance of the human spirit when confronted with prejudice, trauma, or supernatural elements beyond themselves.
### Notable Shorts on the 2026 Oscars Shortlist
Among the 15 dedicated shortlist slots, several standout films have made their mark.
#### A Friend of Dorothy
Lee Knight’s *A Friend of Dorothy* centers on an unlikely duo: JJ (Alistair Nwachukwu), a queer high schooler with a hidden talent for theater, and Dorothy (Miriam Margolyes), an older woman seeking companionship as she faces illness. Together, they strike up an endearing and mutually beneficial friendship. Produced by Stephen Daldry and Sonia Friedman, the short has garnered multiple awards at various festivals, including Indie Shorts Awards Cannes, HollyShorts London and Los Angeles, and OUTshine Film Festival.
#### The Quinta’s Ghost
A dose of existential storytelling arrives from Spain and Ireland in James A. Castillo’s *The Quinta’s Ghost*. This gothic-inspired animation offers a haunting glimpse into the final years of Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, tormented by demons from his past that he tries to exorcise through dark paintings on his villa’s walls. The film has won two Méliès d’Argent awards at the Sitges Film Festival and Best Art Direction at the Almería International Film Festival.
#### Retirement Plan
Director John Kelly’s *Retirement Plan* blends humor with reflections on mortality. The seven-minute short follows Ray (Domhnall Gleeson), a man approaching retirement who daydreams about the things he wants to accomplish—cleaning off his desktop, attending an orgy, and catching up on a decade’s worth of unread books. The film has earned the Grand Jury Award and Audience Award at SXSW, along with prizes from the Palm Springs International ShortFest, Indy Shorts International Film Festival, and Newport Beach Film Festival.
#### Éiru, The Girl Who Cried Pearls & The Pearl Comb
Bringing mysticism and folklore to the shortlist are several animated shorts:
– *Éiru* by Giovanna Ferrari is a uniquely 2D animated tale inspired by ancient Celtic folklore. It follows a brave young female warrior on a quest to save her village from drought.
– *The Girl Who Cried Pearls* by Maciek Szczerbowski and Chris Lavis is a morality fable questioning whether even the purest hearts remain safe from corruption in the pursuit of love and social standing.
– *The Pearl Comb* by Ali Cook tells the story of a humble medicine woman in late 1800s Cornwall. When her divine powers attract suspicion, the mysterious source of her healing is at risk of exposure.
### Realism, Humor, and Social Commentary
The shortlist also features shorts grounded in varying degrees of reality, exploring natural human rhythms, the passion of desire, and the effects of untreated mental health crises.
#### Jane Austen’s Period Drama
Praised by Dame Emma Thompson, *Jane Austen’s Period Drama*, directed by Julia Aks and Steve Pinder, is a laugh-out-loud Regency-era comedy. The film follows Ms. Estrogenia (Aks) who unexpectedly gets her period during a marriage proposal. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley (Ta’imua), mistakes the blood for a grievous wound, leading to a series of comical—yet meaningful—moments that challenge the stigma around menstruation. Thompson, who serves as the film’s Executive Menstrual Advisor, called it a “bravely, revolutionarily funny thing to do” in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The short has won awards at HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival, Aspen Shortsfest, and Indy Shorts International Film Festival.
#### Two People Exchanging Saliva
Set in a dystopian black-and-white world crafted by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, *Two People Exchanging Saliva* imagines a society where people pay for goods with bodily harm, and kissing is punishable by death. Two women (Zar Amir and Luàna Bajrami) navigate their mutual attraction while avoiding an oppressive regime. It won Best Drama Short at Out on Film in Atlanta, as well as the Canal+ and Audience Awards at the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival.
#### Ado
Sam Henderson’s *Ado* addresses escalating gun violence through the lens of an overworked, underpaid teacher (Jennifer Lewis). While rehearsing *Much Ado About Nothing* with her young class, a disgruntled former student bursts in with a gun. The emotionally stirring short won awards at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, BronzeLens Film Festival Atlanta, and Cleveland International Film Festival.
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These films represent just a few highlights from this year’s well-deserved shortlist contenders.
### What’s Next?
– **Nomination voting** opens January 12 and closes January 16.
– The final five nominees in both the Live Action Shorts and Animated Shorts categories will be announced during the Oscars nominations telecast on January 22.
– The **98th Academy Awards ceremony** will air on March 15, 2026.
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### Full List of 2026 Oscars Shortlist Nominees
**Animated Shorts:**
– Autokar
– Butterfly
– Cardboard
– Éiru
– Forevergreen
– The Girl Who Cried Pearls
– Hurikán
– I Died in Irpin
– The Night Boots
– Playing God
– The Quinta’s Ghost
– Retirement Plan
– The Shyness of Trees
– Snow Bear
– The Three Sisters
**Live Action Shorts:**
– Ado
– Amarela
– Beyond Silence
– The Boy with White Skin
– Butcher’s Stain
– Butterfly on a Wheel
– Dad’s Not Home
– Extremist
– A Friend of Dorothy
– Jane Austen’s Period Drama
– Pantyhose
– The Pearl Comb
– Rock, Paper, Scissors
– The Singers
– Two People Exchanging Saliva
Stay tuned as these incredible stories vie for one of cinema’s most prestigious honors.
https://deadline.com/2025/12/oscar-short-films-shortlists-live-action-short-animated-short-1236650376/
Paul VI defeats Pope John in OT – Boys ice hockey recap
Paul VI edged out a hard-fought 5-4 overtime victory against Pope John at Virtua-Flyers SkateZone in Voorhees.
Jason Bloor scored the game-winning goal for Paul VI (6-0) in overtime, assisted by Nick Aversa and Matt Capalbo. Aversa led the offensive charge for Paul VI with a goal and two assists.
After a low-scoring first period where Pope John (1-1) took a 1-0 lead, Paul VI stormed back in the second with three unanswered goals to go up 3-1. However, Pope John rallied to tie it up at 4-4 by the end of regulation, forcing the extra period.
In goal, Paul VI’s Luciano Lisanti made an impressive 45 saves on 49 shots. For Pope John, Cameron Guerra contributed two goals and an assist, while Marcell Buki added a goal and an assist of his own. Anthony Conetta made 23 saves in net for Pope John.
This article was initially drafted using generative AI based on data from NJ.com sports and subsequently reviewed and edited by NJ.com staff.
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2025/12/paul-vi-defeats-pope-john-in-ot-boys-ice-hockey-recap.html
You’re Gonna Fake It After All: “Ella McCay,” “Silent Night, Deadly Night,” and “Oh. What. Fun.”
**ELLA MCCAY**
I have no idea if Alissa Wilkinson, film critic for the New York Times, and Alison Willmore, film critic for New York magazine, are friends, or acquaintances, or if they even know each other—or if, based on their eerily similar names and work sites, they’re actually the same person. But all reviewers want to be considered independent thinkers, and no one wants to be labeled a copycat. So it was weirdly coincidental that, in assessing writer/director James L. Brooks’ *Ella McCay*, both Wilkinson and Willmore employed the same metaphor in their reviews’ opening paragraphs.
Wilkinson stated, “I am here with reassurances: Don’t worry. Your movie theater wasn’t leaking gas.” Willmore, meanwhile, called Brooks’ new comedy “gas-leak cinema at its finest,” adding that the film “makes you wonder if the characters have checked their carbon-monoxide detectors lately, because nothing they do resembles the behavior of human beings breathing in the recommended levels of oxygen to function normally.”
First of all: Ouch. Second of all: I get why both writers went with the gas-leak conceit, because it’s entirely fitting. Dreadful though it is, *Ella McCay* didn’t anger me the way other very-bad movies have, and didn’t exactly make me sad, either. It more accurately made me woozy, like I was still reeling from getting clocked in the head a minute prior.
While I don’t know whether the cast felt the same, the vast majority of distracted-seeming performers here appear engaged in subtextual messaging to their director: “Are you sure this is what you want, Jim?”
Brooks’ first feature since 2010’s *How Do You Know* isn’t the worst picture of 2025. It’s quite possibly the strangest, though, and suggests that not only has Brooks not made a film in 15 years, but perhaps hasn’t seen a film in 15 years. Right from the start, everything about *Ella McCay* is a little off-kilter, and that’s not counting our titular American being played, with acceptable charm and the most geographically generic of accents, by British-French actor Emma Mackey.
Ella is resigning and accepting a White House cabinet position—not that, you know, the incoming president’s name is ever uttered. Consequently, Ella will take over as Springfield USA’s anointed governor for 14 months, a promotion that thrills her evidently loving husband Ryan. I still can’t get myself to hate it.
There’s a nutty time-capsule quality to the project that’s endearing almost despite itself. Albert Brooks (no relation to the writer/director) is consistently appealing as the down-to-earth exiting governor, and it’s hard to turn up your nose to a movie in which, from moment to moment, literally anything can happen.
I’m still praying that 85-year-old James L. has at least one more feature film in him. Oscar-winning directors have surely ended their careers on worse than *Ella McCay*. But it’s beyond depressing to consider what those examples might be.
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**SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT**
Hard as it is to believe, there was a time when certain movies were actually picketed for their presumed depravity. William Friedkin’s notorious *Cruising*, in 1980, inspired gay-rights advocates to wave placards against the film for fetishizing the murder of homosexuals, while others were offended that the gay “lifestyle” was being represented on screen at all.
Martin Scorsese’s *The Last Temptation of Christ* reached a fever pitch of handmade-sign uproar long before the 1988 movie ever screened, its haters railing against any work that would imagine Jesus as a human being (and, not tangentially, a man who would make love to Mary Magdalene).
And in 1984, director Charles E. Sellier Jr.’s slasher flick *Silent Night, Deadly Night* was publicly, visibly scorned for daring to present Santa Claus as a serial killer—no matter that the killer wasn’t Santa, but just some poor orphaned kid whose very specific trauma led to him donning a St. Nick suit that evidently matched well with his ax.
Nowadays, of course, it’s doubtful that anyone would consider picketing… well, any film, really. Certainly not a low-rent Santa-as-slayer trifle, considering *Silent Night*’s 1984 original led to four sequels, a 2012 remake, and David Harbour as an actually murderous Claus in 2022’s gruesome action comedy *Violent Night*.
So now we have writer/director Mike P. Nelson’s *Silent Night, Deadly Night* reboot, which I managed to see without crossing a line of protesters. With all due respect to those who might still consider its premise revolting, if not actively irresponsible, the movie is kinda terrific.
Following the ’84 narrative with fidelity despite a few alterations and the pronounced addition of a supernatural angle, Nelson’s unrated indie is surprisingly moral and even somewhat touching. This supremely solid B-picture by multimedia company Bloody Disgusting is less reminiscent of *Terrifier 3* than of *Venom* or even, if you want to get highfalutin about it, Best Picture winner *Birdman*.
Again, our hero/villain is Billy Chapman (played as an 18-year-old by Robert Brian Wilson), who witnesses the childhood murder of his parents by a dude in a Santa suit. Again, the kid grows up to become a homicidal dude in a Santa suit himself—our first view of adult Billy finds him departing the motel room where his most recent victim lies in the bathtub.
Yet we quickly learn that, at the time of his parents’ killings, the soul of their executioner Charlie (Mark Acheson) effectively entered Billy’s body and is annually instructing him toward an Advent calendar of December executions, punishing the naughty and sparing the nice.
This is demonstrated, by Nelson, in having Charlie routinely engage in conversation with his literal inner demon—a conceit that proves both amusing (à la *Venom* and *Birdman*) and unexpectedly empathy-producing.
As we’re repeatedly reminded, only the naughty—the really, really naughty—are set up for the kill, and that lends a weird type of nobility to Billy’s actions. He’ll protect his new trinket-shop co-worker crush Pamela (Ruby Modine) and her sweet dad (David Lawrence Brown) to his last day.
But that aging, handsy creep at the store and the attendees of that neo-Nazi Christmas party? They’ve got to go.
Truth be told, I was hoping for more splatter—or rather, more inventive splatter—than Nelson’s feature delivered. While there’s a lot of bloodshed, almost none of it is presented memorably; even the staging of that ultimately corpse-filled neo-Nazi bash is disappointingly humdrum.
But Nelson’s movie is still genuinely funny when it should be, admirably vicious when it needs to be, and legit affecting when you don’t think it’ll be. Billy portrayer Wilson is a real find. He’s blessedly ordinary-looking and a little stocky—if not chubby—you can easily imagine Cooper Hoffman in the role. Wilson’s sincerity and sweetheart smile, though, keep you in Billy’s corner from moment one, and Modine matches him ideally. Their mutually eccentric other-ness and shared charisma give this “depraved” outing the almost-wholesome appeal of a 21st-century rom-com.
I had loads of unanticipated fun at *Silent Night, Deadly Night*, and wouldn’t be at all bothered to see a continuation during another yuletide season down the line.
That being said, any holiday-themed sequel would almost certainly be preferable to a follow-up to…
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**OH. WHAT. FUN.**
I do my best to avoid the myriad of newly streaming Christmas comedies the way others avoid Santa-with-an-ax gore-fests, generally only breaking my vow of disinterest for titles that look like truly unforgettable monstrosities: the Will Ferrell/Ryan Reynolds *Spirited*, or the snowman-comes-to-life lunacy of *Hot Frosty*.
(*Spirited* was indeed wretched; *Hot Frosty*, dammit, was disappointingly inoffensive.)
But *Oh. What. Fun.*, which recently began streaming on Prime Video, genuinely piqued my interest.
To begin with, it was directed and co-written by Michael Showalter, who may not yet have helmed a masterpiece, but whose wholly worthy credits include *The Big Sick*, *Spoiler Alert*, *The Idea of You*, and two-time Oscar-winner *The Eyes of Tammy Faye*.
The movie’s lead was Michelle Pfeiffer, whom, for the better part of four decades, I have argued should be the lead in every movie released from now until her—or Hollywood’s—passing.
And the supporting cast, especially for a streaming debut, was truly ridiculous: two-time Oscar nominee Felicity Jones, Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks, Jason Schwartzman, Denis Leary, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa, Eva Longoria, *Reservation Dogs*’ Devery Jacobs, *Euphoria*’s Maude Apatow, and freaking Joan Chen.
How bad could this thing possibly be?
Sweet Jesus, I had no idea.
If James L. Brooks’ *Ella McCay* is a movie some of us might feel sorry for, Showalter’s *Oh. What. Fun.* is a movie some of us might feel aggressively hostile toward—if only because Pfeiffer appears to be the only one involved actively trying. But even her character is trying intensely trying.
In essence, this atrocity co-written by Chandler Baker is *Home Alone* if Pfeiffer played the Macauley Culkin role, and if instead of waging war on neighborhood burglars, our protagonist went completely batshit insane.
The story’s entire arc revolves around the star’s Texas homemaker Claire Clauster feeling typically overwhelmed when her family descends at Christmas, and subsequently embarking on an ill-advised walkabout after her family, like Kevin McCallister’s, accidentally forgets to bring her along on their travels.
There are essential differences, though.
The Chicago-based McCallister clan left eight-year-old Kevin alone en route to Paris. Claire’s clan, on Christmas Eve, leaves her en route to a holiday stage event a short drive away.
Kevin, in 1990, didn’t have access to his parents’ cell-phone numbers; they didn’t have cell phones. Claire, literally watching her family drive away without her, doesn’t think to call any of the half-dozen-plus numbers available to her, reveal their oversight, and drive ’round the block to pick her up; she goes home and wails “Hello?! Is anyone here?!” like the dipstick heroine of a horror movie.
Then she cries, and, in retribution for the perceived insult, drives cross-country to a taping of her favorite daytime talk show that’s airing a live episode on Christmas Day featuring winners of the “Mother of the Year” contest that Claire’s ungrateful kids didn’t submit her for.
Eventually, miraculously, she easily bypasses security and gains access to the studio, makes a public fool of herself, and becomes a media darling.
I swear to God that pint-size Macauley smacking Daniel Stern in the face with an anvil required less suspension of disbelief.
Look. I know the movie’s chief demographic isn’t expecting realism, and there is something to be said for Claire’s off-screen narration detailing how most Christmas stories are primarily devoted to dads at the expense of moms: *It’s a Wonderful Life*, *National Lampoon’s Vacation*, et cetera.
But *Oh. What. Fun.* is clichéd and terrible enough to make you grateful there aren’t more yuletide releases about harried matriarchs—and that should be the last feeling Showalter’s sickly holiday sweet should want to elicit.
Long-suffering Claire is effectively applauded for every noxious thing her character does, from her cruel (and pretty racist) treatment of Chen’s across-the-street neighbor, to her committing a felony at the local mall (shoplifting an expensive tchotchke and getting away with it), to her dropping the F-bomb on national television.
(Longoria’s show host, naturally, finds this serious FCC violation delightful and refreshing.)
It’s a movie seemingly written by, and for, psychopaths—or at least those functional ones who’ll root for its heroine regardless of her every repellent, occasionally criminal activity—because her kids don’t think to bring side dishes for their annual Christmas dinner.
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*— End of Reviews*
https://www.rcreader.com/movies/youre-gonna-fake-it-after-all-ella-mccay
Resident reports coyote was caught in Christmas lights: Bay Village police blotter
**BAY VILLAGE, Ohio – Police and Animal Incidents Report**
**Animal Complaint: Northfield Road**
On December 1, a resident near the intersection of Northfield Road and Longbeach Parkway reported a coyote tangled in their Christmas lights. The resident was concerned for the safety of children who are picked up and dropped off at the nearby bus stop. Fortunately, the coyote managed to free itself from the lights without injury.
**Disturbance: Wolf Road**
Police responded to a disturbance call at the library on November 30. The complainant reported that a verbal argument had occurred after they had to let a cleaner go from their job.
**Welfare Check: Woodlane Drive**
On December 1, officers conducted a welfare check after a caller expressed concern about a family member who had been experiencing health problems and was not answering their phone. Police successfully made contact with the resident.
**Fraud Report: Midland Road**
A caller reported receiving a suspicious text message from “Apple” on December 4 and suspected it to be a fraud attempt.
**Warrant Arrest: Clague Road**
During a traffic stop on November 30, police arrested a passenger wanted on felony warrants out of Portage County.
**Warrant Arrest: No Address Provided**
On December 5, North Ridgeville Police and Wadsworth Police notified the Bay Village department that they had an individual in custody with an active warrant issued by Bay Village authorities.
https://www.cleveland.com/community/2025/12/resident-reports-coyote-was-caught-in-christmas-lights-bay-village-police-blotter.html