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Santa Clara police bust large illegal marijuana operation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

(KRON) -- The Santa Clara Police Department busted a large marijuana operation late Monday night, it said in a Facebook post. SCPD said officers seized 384 mature marijuana plants. SCPD was called to a vacant residence after a caller reported suspicious activity. Officers found marijuana plants inside of a vehicle parked in front of the residence. Police investigating sexual battery in Palo Alto neighborhood Four suspects were seen coming out of the home, and they were detained. Officers then obtained a search warrant for the building and discovered that it was converted into a marijuana grow operation.In addition to the 384 marijuana plants, officers took two pounds of mushrooms, scales, and dried marijuana. The suspects were booked into jail. Image from the Santa Clara Police Department.Image from the Santa Clara Police Department.Police shared images (above) of some of the plants seized by officers. "Illegal marijuana cultivators often resort to using toxic chemicals on their ...

Crews rescue person injured in fall at San Francisco beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person fell at Marshall's Beach Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department said on Twitter. Officials said that person was rescued and has a non-life-threatening injury. Photos: Surfing sea otter steals surfboards, eludes capture The public is asked to avoid the area of the beach located in the Presidio. SFFD first tweeted about the incident at 4:19 p.m.Wednesday's rescue comes a few days after SFFD crews made several rescues over the weekend, including at least 12 people. No other information was immediately available. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This story will be updated.

Excessive Heat Warning issued for inland portions of Bay Area this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for inland portions of the Bay Area and Central Coast this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Inland temperatures are expected to range from the 90s up to 110. Coastal areas will be in the 70s up to the 80s.The heat warning takes effect Saturday morning and will last through late Sunday. Hot conditions around the inland Bay Area and Central Coast could cause "life-threatening impacts or major impacts to commerce or travel," according to the NWS. Photos: Surfing sea otter steals surfboards, eludes capture The weather service warns that there is a "high to very high risk for much of the population due to long duration heat with little to no overnight relief." The NWS recommends preparing for dangerous heat and limiting outdoor activities.For inland locations like Concord and Livermore there is a greater than 70% chance of hitting 100-degree temperatures Saturday. Risk from the heat will be greatest be...

C.R. Roberts, who led USC to victory over Longhorns in segregated Texas, has died at 87

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — C.R. Roberts, whose record-setting performance helped Southern California beat Texas in a 1956 road game played in the segregated state, has died. He was 87.Roberts died of natural causes on Tuesday in suburban Norwalk, the university said Wednesday. Roberts, a fullback, set a single-game rushing record with 251 yards on 12 carries in the Trojans’ 44-20 victory in Austin, a mark that stood for 20 years. Fearing rioting by the segregated crowd, USC’s coaching staff pulled Roberts early.Upon arrival, the Trojans tried three different hotels before finding one that would allow its Black players to stay. USC officials had permitted Roberts to travel despite Texas’ segregation laws.“I was upset that they didn’t want me down there,” Roberts said in a 2015 USC online article for Black History Month. “Damn right, I had something to prove to them.”The hotel housekeepers were Black and they tried to convince Roberts and his other Black teammate to le...

Justice Department to challenge length of prison sentences for Rhodes and other Oath Keepers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is appealing the 18-year-prison sentence handed down for Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, as well as other far-right extremists’ punishments that were shorter than what prosecutors had sought, according to court papers filed Wednesday. While Rhodes received a lengthy sentence for seditious conspiracy and other convictions, the 18-year term was below the recommended range under federal guidelines and less than the 25 years the Justice Department had asked for in one of the most serious cases to go to trial in the Capitol attack. Defendants routinely appeal their convictions and sentences, but it is more unusual for prosecutors to challenge the length of a prison term imposed by judges who have wide discretion when handing down punishments. Rhodes’ was the longest sentence that has been handed down so far in the thousands of Capitol riot cases. Rhodes’ attorney, James Lee Bri...

Syracuse RB LeQuint Allen to return next month after suit against school settled, reports say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen will rejoin the team next month after reaching a settlement in his lawsuit against the school, ESPN and Syracuse.com reported Wednesday.Allen was set to miss this season after being suspended for the fall semester after a fight with another student in December 2021. But the settlement allows the sophomore to return to classes for the semester and rejoin the Orange in the middle of August.Allen was the backup to Sean Tucker last season before making his first career start in the Pinstripe Bowl against Minnesota. He rushed for 94 yards and broke Marvin Harrison’s school bowl record with 11 receptions for 60 yards.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/ap_top25 Sign up for the AP Top 25 newsletter here: https://link.apnews.com/join/6nr/morning-wire-newsletter-footer-internal-adsSource

CNBC: esta anciana de 100 años todavía trabaja 4 días a la semana; su mejor consejo para una carrera larga y feliz

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

Jayne Burns no siempre planeó trabajar más allá de los 100 años. Pero la mayoría de las mañanas, maneja sola 20 minutos desde su casa en Cincinnati hasta Mason, Ohio, para cumplir su turno como cortadora de telas a tiempo parcial en la tienda Joann Fabric and Crafts. Lleva 26 años trabajando en la tienda y sigue siendo una de sus formas favoritas de pasar el tiempo. “Disfruto lo que hago, así que quiero seguir haciéndolo”, dice. “Trabajaré todo el tiempo que pueda o mientras me tengan”. CNBC: hackers roban y venden datos de pacientes de HCA Healthcare CNBC: estos son los estados de EEUU con la mejor y peor agua de grifo; así quedaron Kentucky y Alabama Burns, quien cumple 101 años el 26 de julio, comenzó a trabajar en la tienda de artesanías en 1997, solo unos meses después de la muerte de su esposo Dick. Su hija, Donna Burns, trabajaba en la tienda a tiempo parcial y la recomendó para el papel, pensando que podría ser una distra...

Bear bites sheep herder's head in attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 35-year-old man was attacked and severely injured by a bear Tuesday morning near Durango.At around 1 a.m. a sheep herder working at a sheep grazing allotment on the San Juan National Forest said he was awoken by a disturbance involving his sheep and a black bear, according to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. WATCH: Bear gets inside Steamboat Springs home and ‘hangs out’ He fired a .30-30 caliber rifle at the 8-year-old, 250-pound boar, and then came the attack. There were bite wounds to his head, left hand and arm, and severe lacerations to his left hip area and scratches on his back.After the attack, he managed to crawl back to his tent and contacted his cousin. He was then airlifted to Mercy Regional Medical Center where CPW said DNA samples were collected.He was treated at that hospital but was then flown to Grand Junction for surgery.According to CPW, this bear attack is the first reported this year in Colorado and the first in La Plata County sin...

Where is Bandimere Speedway moving to? Family gives plan insights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Bandimere Speedway was once a drag strip meant for people to use to appreciate the speed and performance of their cars. Now, 65 years later, the family is relocating to create an upgraded racetrack.It currently seats 28,500 spectators and has some of the best drag-race views around the quarter-mile track, which has a cooling system that circulates 12,000 gallons of chilled water through 15,000 feet of lines. Did you know Colorado has one of the world’s best drum corps? Despite its features, current owner John Bandimere Jr. said, "We feel comfortable with leaving, we need more space."The final national event at the speedway is the Mile High Nationals this weekend.Why is it moving?Over 125 events are hosted each year at Bandimere Speedway, perched at some 5,800 feet above sea level against Hogback Mountain in Morrison. Rooney Valley has developed and grown, especially over the last few years. Because of this, Bandimere Jr. said, "Once again our family is prepare...

Man accused of shooting a gun at a business in Broomfield charged with attempted murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (KDVR) -- A man accused of shooting at a Broomfield eatery appeared in court and is facing a long list of charges including attempted murder.The 17th Judicial District Attorney said the alleged shooter, Kenneth Fairchild, is also facing several charges for incidents in other cities.Fairchild was formally charged with more than 30 counts including attempted first-degree murder, arson and illegally discharging a firearm.Fairchild is accused of firing a bullet at the Jus Burritos restaurant on U.S. 287 on Saturday. A bullet hit a window and sent customers and staff running for cover. Sniper-like shots fired at buildings in Broomfield and Denver may be connected The DA said Fairchild is also accused of crimes in Arvada, Thornton, Adams County and Commerce City.Both the Broomfield and Denver police departments are also checking to see if Fairchild was responsible for shots fired at buildings in downtown Denver.People involved in the shootings described narrowly being ...