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Emery High School in Emeryville evacuated due to possible gas leak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

(KRON) -- Emery High School in Emeryville has been evacuated due to a possible gas leak, the Alameda County Fire Department confirmed Tuesday morning. The smell of gas was reported just before 9 a.m. Tourist desperate to find French bulldog stolen in San Francisco A call for an evacuation was issued after that. PG&E has been called to the scene. A first report showed no leak, according to the meters.An investigation into the matter continues, according to Alameda County FD.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Crews rescue teen from cliff in Half Moon Bay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

(BCN) -- A teenager was rescued from being stuck on a cliff at a Half Moon Bay beach on Monday, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters were alerted to a teen stuck on bluffs at Dunes Beach, the state fire department said on social media Tuesday morning.Photo: Cal FirePhoto: Cal FirePhoto: Cal FireCrews were able to bring the teen safely to the top of the cliff, Cal Fire officials said. The public is reminded not to climb cliffs due to the high probability of getting stuck. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

11 arrested for DUI in San Mateo County in past three weeks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

(KRON) -- Eleven drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during a three-week period through Labor Day weekend, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. The arrests were made as part of a national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign in which additional officers were deployed across the country in an effort to bust DUI drivers.In San Mateo County, 11 drivers were cited for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to the sheriff's office. Several drivers were busted during patrols and two DUI arrests were made at a DUI checkpoint on Aug. 26. Tourist desperate to find French bulldog stolen in San Francisco First-time charges for DUI in California amount to an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Possible penalties include a suspended driver's license.In 2021, drunk driving crashes accounted for nearly a third -- 32% -- of all statewide traffic deaths, the sheriff's office said...

Manchester United, America’s Car-Mart fall; Insmed, Brady rise, Tuesday, 9/5/2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Tuesday:America’s Car-Mart Inc. (CRMT), down $12.84 to $100.69.The auto retailer’s fiscal first-quarter profit fell short of analysts’ forecasts.Brady Corp. (BRC), up $5.92 to $56.72.The identification and security products maker gave investors a strong profit forecast.Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (ARE), up 1 cent to $116.96.The life science real estate company raised its dividend.Insmed Corp. (INSM), up $3.82 to $26.46.The biopharmaceutical company gave investors an encouraging update on a study for a lung disease treatment.NextGen Healthcare Inc. (NXGN), up $1.42 to $20.75.The provider of health care information systems is reportedly considering a sale to Thoma Bravo.Manchester United Plc. (MANU), down $4.26 to $19.40.The soccer team’s owners are reportedly taking the company off the market because of difficulty finding a buyer.Airbnb Inc. (ABNB), up $10.33 to $143.02.The vacat...

Drake postpones Denver concert 3 days before show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — In just three days, Canadian rapper Drake was expected to hit the stage at Ball Arena in Denver, but his show has been postponed. Due to high demand, Drake added a stop in the Mile High City for his highly anticipated "It's All a Blur" tour in April. The North American arena tour was originally announced back in March, but many fans were left disappointed when Denver was not on the original list of locations. Now, Denver fans will have to wait even longer to see “Champagne Papi” perform.According to Ticketmaster, the event organizer had to postpone the event. CU Buffs fans will sell you tickets as long as you don’t root for the Cornhuskers No other information was provided on the website. However, those with tickets to Friday's show are asked to hold on to them as they will be valid for the new date. Fellow rapper 21 Savage was expected to join Drake for the tour. The “It’s All a Blur” tour is Drake’s first headline run since the “Aubrey & the Three Migos”...

5 places to see fall leaves in Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- You don't need a tank of gas to go see the fall leaves change. While places like Breckenridge and Vail are extra colorful this year, leaves are changing in the Denver metro area as well. Here are some places nearby to go see some fall colors: Fall leaves set to be more colorful than usual 1. Washington Park701 S. Franklin St.Wash Park is filled with trees that will start to change colors in the next few weeks and will last throughout October. Jonathan Raleigh, a certified arborist at SavATree, said the colors in Wash Park will be especially bright in late October. You can take a stroll through the shaded walkway or sit by the lake and enjoy the scenery. 2. City Park2001 Colorado Blvd.Watch the fall leaves change with the Denver skyline in the background.City Park is another place in Denver where you can do some leaf peeping. There are trees surrounding the park and plenty of grass to relax on while you check out the fall colors. 5 fall trips to start plann...

Coco Gauff reaches her first US Open semifinal at age 19 by beating Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff dealt just fine with the heat, the humidity, her big-hitting opponent and the task of trying to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time, defeating 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2 on Tuesday.Gauff, a 19-year-old from South Florida, is the first American teenager to reach the final four at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams was the runner-up to her older sister, Venus, in 2001.“Last year, I lost in the quarterfinal stage, and I wanted to do better this year,” Gauff said. “Still have a long way to go, but I’m happy and I’m ready to get back to work for the next one.”This was the 16th victory in her past 17 matches for Gauff — a first-round exit at Wimbledon in July sure feels like ages ago. Her best Grand Slam showing so far was making it to the final at Roland Garros last year.Gauff lost that title match to Iga Swiatek and those two could have met again in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. But Swiatek didn’t make it, ...

Margrethe Vestager goes on leave from the European Commission

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s longtime antitrust czar, announced today that she has gone on leave from the Commission, having been assessed as a fit candidate for the presidency of the European Investment Bank (EIB). “As of today, I am officially a candidate for the presidency of the [EIB]. I am taking leave from the [EU Commission] to focus on my candidacy until the appointment is made,” she said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).The next EIB president will take up their role in January 2024. The choice is expected in mid-September, when EU finance ministers — who represent EIB shareholders — meet to discuss the appointment. After the bank’s advisory committee assessed the candidates, Vestager opted to go on leave, as requested by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, but she can return if her bid to lead the EIB is unsuccessful.When Vestager informed the Commission president “that the Danish Government had decided to informally...

2 people arrested after crash involving stolen car in Lynn

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

Two people were taken into custody and a third person was taken to a hospital Tuesday after a crash involving a suspected stolen vehicle in Lynn, police said. The crash happened Tuesday morning around 7:15 a.m., according to Lynn police. Lynn police in a statement said officers spotted the suspected stolen vehicle and tried to conduct a traffic stop at 7:13 a.m. Tuesday. After initially stopping, police said the vehicle fled, leading officers on what police described as a “brief pursuit.”Police said the suspected stolen vehicle soon crashed into a second car near the intersection of Chestnut Street and Essex Street. â€œTwo parties fled the suspect vehicle on foot and were apprehended by responding officers,” police said.A victim in the crash was taken to the hospital, according to police.Police said the two people taken into custody were a juvenile male from Haverhill and 22-year-old Leanna Rockwood of ...

Prosecutors ask for 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:16 GMT

(CNN) — Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio is scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge Tuesday for leading a failed plot to forcibly prevent the peaceful transfer of power from then-President Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 election.Prosecutors are seeking a 33-year prison sentence for Tarrio which, if given, would be the longest sentence related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack.Tarrio was arrested in Washington, DC, days before the riot for burning a DC church’s Black Lives Matter banner and bringing high-capacity rifle magazines into the district, and was ordered by a judge to leave the city.Tarrio is the last of five Proud Boys defendants to be sentenced. He and three other members of the Proud Boys leadership were found guilty of seditious conspiracy. A fifth member was acquitted of the seditious conspiracy charge but was found guilty of a range of other charges.District Judge Timothy Kelly has consistently gone far below previous Justice Depart...