US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

Kansai Electric likely to be in red in FY 2014

Kansai Electric likely to be in red in FY 2014

OSAKA, Japan - Kansai Electric Power Co. President Makoto Yagi attends a press conference in Osaka, Japan, on Oct. 29, 2014. He said the utility may post its fourth straight group net loss in fiscal 2014 unless its idled nuclear reactors come back online, amid surging costs for fossil fuels in the absence of nuclear power following the 2011 Fukushima meltdowns.

Sony widens loss estimate

Sony widens loss estimate

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Chief Financial Officer Masaru Kato speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on April 10, 2012. Sony said it has sharply cut its earnings forecast for the business year ended March 31, 2012, and expects to book its biggest-ever group net loss of 520 billion yen, remaining in the red for the fourth straight year.

Sony executive vice president Hirai

Sony executive vice president Hirai

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Executive Deputy President Kazuo Hirai speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2011. Sony Corp. announced that it expects to log a group net loss of 90 billion yen in fiscal 2011 for the fourth straight year of red ink due to a strong yen and sluggish performance in its mainstay television business.

Japan coach Okada speaks at news conference

Japan coach Okada speaks at news conference

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan - Japan coach Takeshi Okada speaks at a news conference in Tashkent on June 5, a day before a World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan. Victory in Group A will secure Japan a fourth straight appearance in the World Cup finals.

Japan coach Okada speaks at news conference

Japan coach Okada speaks at news conference

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan - Japan coach Takeshi Okada speaks at a news conference in Tashkent on June 5, a day before a World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan. Victory in Group A will secure Japan a fourth straight appearance in the World Cup finals. (Kyodo)

Kansai Electric seeks to keep 2 aging reactors beyond 40 years

Kansai Electric seeks to keep 2 aging reactors beyond 40 years

Makoto Yagi, president of Kansai Electric Power Co., holds a press conference in Osaka on April 30, 2015, on the utility's earnings results for the year ended March 31. Kansai Electric reported a group net loss of 148.38 billion yen in the business year for the fourth straight year of red ink, weighed on by increased fuel costs for thermal power generation that has made up for the absence of nuclear energy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sony widens loss estimate

Sony widens loss estimate

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Chief Financial Officer Masaru Kato speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on April 10, 2012. Sony said it has sharply cut its earnings forecast for the business year ended March 31, 2012, and expects to book its biggest-ever group net loss of 520 billion yen, remaining in the red for the fourth straight year. (Kyodo)

Kansai Electric likely to be in red in FY 2014

Kansai Electric likely to be in red in FY 2014

OSAKA, Japan - Kansai Electric Power Co. President Makoto Yagi attends a press conference in Osaka, Japan, on Oct. 29, 2014. He said the utility may post its fourth straight group net loss in fiscal 2014 unless its idled nuclear reactors come back online, amid surging costs for fossil fuels in the absence of nuclear power following the 2011 Fukushima meltdowns. (Kyodo)

Sony executive vice president Hirai

Sony executive vice president Hirai

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Executive Deputy President Kazuo Hirai speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2011. Sony Corp. announced that it expects to log a group net loss of 90 billion yen in fiscal 2011 for the fourth straight year of red ink due to a strong yen and sluggish performance in its mainstay television business. (Kyodo)

Japan Display expects 4th year of net loss on restructuring costs

Japan Display expects 4th year of net loss on restructuring costs

Japan Display Inc. Chairman and CEO Nobuhiro Higashiiriki attends a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 9, 2017. The maker of liquid crystal display panels said it is likely to incur a group net loss for a fourth straight year in fiscal 2017, as it expects to book hefty restructuring costs involving cutting 3,700 jobs and ending some manufacturing operations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan Display expects 4th year of net loss on restructuring costs

Japan Display expects 4th year of net loss on restructuring costs

Japan Display Inc. Chairman and CEO Nobuhiro Higashiiriki attends a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 9, 2017. The maker of liquid crystal display panels said it is likely to incur a group net loss for a fourth straight year in fiscal 2017, as it expects to book hefty restructuring costs involving cutting 3,700 jobs and ending some manufacturing operations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo