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Oakland could be days away from revealing new police chief

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

(KRON) -- Finalists for the vacant position of Oakland's Chief of Police have been submitted to the mayor by the police commission, the Oakland Mayor's Office said Monday. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has received the recommendations from the commission and will "conduct her due diligence in reviewing the candidates," the mayor's office said.Now that the candidates have been submitted, Mayor Thao can select from the finalists of ask the Oakland Police Commission to provide her with a new list. Woman killed on I-580 Richmond bridge identified "This is an important decision, and the Mayor Thao will take the time that is necessary to select the person that will lead the Oakland Police Department," Mayor Thao's office said. "Finding the right leader for the police department is a priority and Mayor Thao intends to conduct this process in a timely manner."Oakland has been without a police chief since Mayor Thao fired former Chief LeRonne Armstrong back in February. In October, the Oakland ...

Man arrested for DUI after crashing car in Pacifica parking lot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

(KRON) – A 21-year-old Moss Beach resident was arrested for driving under the influence after a vehicle collision. A Pacifica police officer located a single-vehicle collision in the parking area near 700 Cabrillo Highway at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Dec. 16.  Driver at large in Oakland hit-and-run involving multiple vehicles A man was unconscious in the driver’s seat of the vehicle and a woman was asleep on the ground nearby, police said.   According to the officer, the vehicle had damage from a recent collision. Medics were summoned to the scene to render aid. The woman was transported to the hospital due to extreme alcohol intoxication. According to the police investigation, officers determined that the vehicle had collided with multiple objects in the parking lot before halting at the entrance to a pedestrian footpath at that location. The driver was identified as 21-year-old Moss Beach resident, Diogo Zavalacardoso. According to police, Zavalacardoso exhi...

Menor hispano que murió en planta avícola trabajó usando la identidad de alguien de 32 años

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

Un empleado de 16 años que murió después de ser tragado por una máquina en una planta avícola de Mississippi consiguió el trabajo utilizando la identidad de un hombre de 32 años, una nueva revelación que resalta la facilidad con la que los niños inmigrantes encuentran trabajo en una industria peligrosa y los desafíos que enfrentan las empresas al tratar de evaluar sus verdaderas edades.Duvan Pérez, quien fue contratado para limpiar en Mar-Jac Poultry en Hattiesburg, que suministra pollo a cadenas como Chick-fil-A, murió el 14 de julio. A las pocas horas de su muerte, un sitio local de noticias en Facebook planteó dudas sobre su verdadera edad, y pronto se determinó que tendría 16 años.Es ilegal que menores trabajen en mataderos, los cuales la Administración de Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional (OSHA, por sus siglas en inglés) considera uno de los lugares de trabajo más peligrosos del país.Según el Departamento de Trabajo, la cantidad de niños que trabajan ilegalmente se ha disparado en ...

Stock market today: Wall Street closes mixed after 7 straight weeks of gains

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

Stocks ended mixed on Monday as Wall Street’s seven-week winning streak cooled off. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and the Nasdaq composite picked up 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished essentially flat after most of a 0.2% gain faded by late afternoon. Retailers and big technology companies were among the big gainers. Amazon.com rose 2.7% and Etsy climbed 4.7% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks.Chipmaker Nvidia rose 2.4%, while Meta added 2.9% and Netflix closed 3% higher. Energy companies also rallied as the price of crude oil jumped amid growing concerns about attacks from Iranian-backed Houthis on shipping in the Red Sea. Oil and natural gas giant BP has joined the growing list of companies that have halted shipments in the major trade route.Valero Energy rose 2.6% and Marathon Petroleum added 2.3%.U.S. Steel soared 26.1% after agreeing to be acquired by Japan’s Nippon Steel. The Pittsburgh steel maker played a key role in the nation’s industrializa...

Mets acquire pitcher Yohan Ramirez from White Sox for $100,000

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Yohan Ramirez was acquired by the New York Mets from the Chicago White Sox on Monday for $100,000.The 28-year-old was 1-0 with a 4.23 ERA in 31 games last season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the White Sox, who claimed him off waivers on Sept. 5. He struck out 35 and walked 17 in 38 1/3 innings.Ramirez was 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA in 22 games at Triple-A with Indianapolis and Charlotte.He was designated for assignment on Dec. 13 to open a roster spot when the White Sox finalized a $15 million, two-year contract with right-hander Erick Fedde.Ramirez is 6-4 with six saves and a 3.99 ERA in four seasons with Seattle (2020-22), Cleveland (2022), Pittsburgh (2022-23) and the White Sox.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLBSource

Pentagon says US, allies have agreed to create a naval task force to counter attacks on ships in Red Sea

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Pentagon says US, allies have agreed to create a naval task force to counter attacks on ships in Red Sea.Source

‘It’s just fart spray’: Man accused of spraying substance, yelling antisemitic phrase outside DC synagogue

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

A man allegedly yelled an antisemitic phrase and sprayed people with an unknown substance during an attack outside a Georgetown synagogue Sunday morning, according to court documents.Brent Wood is accused of driving a U-Haul van around security poles and parking directly on the sidewalk in front of the entrance to Kesher Israel Congregation. Wood sat down on the hood of the van and then tried to open the synagogue’s front door, but it was locked, according to charging documents.There was a class going on inside the synagogue at the time of the incident, documents say, and the building was being evacuated after getting a bomb threat via email.As congregants were leaving, documents say, Wood started to spray them with an unknown substance and yelled “gas the Jews.”One of the people sprayed was a woman out for a run, charging documents say.A man leaving the synagogue and wearing a yarmulke said Wood approached him and repeatedly said “gas the Jews” while s...

The Stanley Hotel to sell to Arizona nonprofit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park will be sold to an Arizona-based nonprofit corporation, FOX31 confirmed Monday.The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade told FOX31 that the owner, John Cullen, shared the decision with the Colorado Economic Development Commission. What makes The Stanley Hotel one of the spookiest hotels in the nation? The hotel, which was constructed in 1909, is best known for being the inspiration behind Stephen King's horror novel "The Shining."It is a popular spot for ghost hunters and documentarians, with haunts recorded in nearly every room.A statue of Freelan Oscar Stanley in front of the hedge maze at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado on Aug. 17, 2023. (Brooke Williams)The Stanley property and its revenues will reportedly be used as collateral and repayment for bonds issued by the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, which has a meeting planned for Tuesday regarding the sale.Accordi...

Boulder warns residents of expected increase in mountain lion activity

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Boulder is providing tips and tricks to help residents prepare for the expected increase in mountain lion activity in the city limits.Each year, mountain lions descend from higher elevations to find food, and often that leads them to populated areas during the colder months. Mountain lion sightings occur most years in Boulder, and pets have also been killed or injured by the predators. 67-year-old woman gored by mule deer buck outside her front door However, experts say the risk to humans is extremely low. If you do encounter a mountain lion, there are four main tactics to staying safe:Do not approach the lionMountain lions like to avoid confrontation, so give them a way out.Stay calmSpeak calmly and firmly to the big cat.Stop or back away slowly, if safe to do soRunning may stimulate the lion's chase and attack instincts. Face the lion and stand upright while backing away, if that's safe to do.Try to appear as large as you can.Raise your arms, open you...

The Dolphins won easily without Tyreek Hill. Now they need to show they can beat a winning team

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:16:33 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa had already checked out of the game along with many other Dolphins starters when Miami fans started chanting, “We want Dallas!”Miami’s 30-0 win over the New York Jets was the bounce-back the Dolphins needed after an embarrassing collapse against Tennessee six days prior. And Miami was just fine playing a full game without star receiver Tyreek Hill.Tagovailoa said he felt the offense was a bit disoriented with Hill limited to 34 snaps against the Titans because of an ankle injury, but getting reps without Hill in the week leading up to Sunday’s game helped with Miami’s production.“It’s tough not having one of your star guys out there,” Tagovailoa said. “But as a collective group, it’s like, well, what are we going to do? Are we going to run the ball the entire game or are we going to do action game the entire game? No, we shouldn’t change who we are as an offense because one guy is out. We’ve got a lot of other guys that we ...