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Rain falls in Bay Area as remnants of Hilary hit

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Rain and wind were reported in parts of the Bay Area Monday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary made their way into the region. Scattered showers are possible in the City of San Francisco, with an outside chance for thunder and lightning, according to the SF Department of Emergency Management.Stronger showers were tracked moving northwards toward the SF peninsula earlier in the day, according to the National Weather Service. Heavier rain and gusty winds are also possible, the NWS said. San Francisco man accuses St. Ignatius high school teacher of sex abuse While the storm isn't expected to bring anything like the heavy downpours and flooding experienced in parts of Southern California, it is bringing unsettled weather with the potential for brief and isolated showers across the Bay Area, according to KRON4 Meteorologist John Shrable. Monday's clouds and wet weather have brought some respite from the weekend's humidity. Temperatures are supposed to star...

Death of 63-year-old woman found on sidewalk deemed accidental

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

(BCN) -- The death of a 63-year-old woman found on a sidewalk last month with serious injuries in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood has been ruled accidental, police said Monday. The woman, who has not been identified, was found July 3 in the area of Third Street and Egbert Avenue. Petaluma man wearing only fur-lined boots and speedo arrested on weapons charges She had life-threatening injuires and was taken to a hospital, where she died of her injuries. San Francisco police said they interviewed witnesses and obtained video footage of the incident but were unable to determine the exact cause of the woman's death. The case remains closed unless new evidence emerges. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or text TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

SF mayor calls for citywide traffic safety improvements following death of 4-year-old

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Monday called for immediate safety improvements at the South of Market intersection where a 4-year-old girl was killed in a traffic crash last Tuesday. Mayor Breed directed the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to address "immediate street safety improvements" to the intersection of 4th and King streets, according to the mayor's office.The mayor has also asked the SFMTA to "prioritize proven safety improvements on dangerous streets citywide," the mayor's office said. Dirt bikes, motorcycles take over San Francisco roads A 71-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly striking the 4-year-old and her family with a car while they were in the crosswalk last week. The girl's father was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The girl was taken to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries."This is a heartbreaking incident that took the life of an innocent child,...

Judge gives life sentence, over $15M penalty to dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Judge gives life sentence, over $15M penalty to dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari.Source

Maryland seeks federal grant to rebuild American Legion Bridge, I-495 toll lanes

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.State transportation officials said they will seek more than $3 billion in federal funding to ease congestion around the American Legion Bridge, a move that could potentially provide traffic relief in the region without privately managed toll lanes.The application submitted Monday seeks a $2.4 billion federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The application, however, does not preclude a public-private partnership model favored by former Gov. Larry Hogan (R).“The opportunity to use public funding, particularly if we can put out any federal dollars, just makes a lot of sense for us to do,” said state Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld. “And sort of in a larger picture, P3s … can work in different situations. We’ll see if it applies to this. Right now, we’re focusing pretty heavily on the public financing of this p...

Arsenal hangs on with 10 men to beat Crystal Palace 1-0 after Odegaard’s penalty

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal relied on Martin Odegaard’s 54th-minute penalty and an obdurate defensive effort when down to 10 men late on to secure a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace in the English Premier League on Monday.Takehiro Tomiyasu was sent off in the 67th minute after collecting a second yellow card, forcing Arsenal to retreat to preserve its second straight victory to open the campaign.In the end, a penalty separated the teams, with Odegaard sending Sam Johnstone the wrong way from the spot after the Palace goalkeeper brought down Eddie Nketiah following a quickly taken free kick. Bukayo Saka usually takes Arsenal’s spot kicks but he handed the ball to Odegaard, the captain.Arsenal is keeping pace with likely title rival Manchester City, the defending champion, by earning back-to-back wins. The first — 2-1 at home to Nottingham Forest — didn’t come easy, either.“We know Man City are the best team in the world at the minute and they are tough to stop,” Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice sai...

Los rescatan tras estar varado por 3 días en una isla deshabitada de Bahamas

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

Un hombre que estuvo varado durante tres días en Cay Sal, una isla pequeña y deshabitada de las Bahamas, fue rescatado el viernes. La Guardia Costera de EEUU vio un “velero averiado disparando bengalas cerca de Cay Sal”, dijeron las autoridades en un comunicado de prensa. Cay Sal es una pequeña isla en Cay Sal Bank entre Florida, Cuba y Las Bahamas.  Perro salta al agua para ver un enorme tiburón martillo en las Bahamas Mujer de Pensilvania muere tras ser atacada por un tiburón durante sus vacaciones en Bahamas Una tripulación de vuelo localizó al hombre, un ciudadano de las Bahamas de 64 años, en la isla y dejó caer suministros que incluían alimentos, agua y una radio para establecer comunicación. El hombre le dijo a la tripulación que había estado varado durante tres días después de que su barco “se inutilizó” en su viaje, según el comunicado.La tripulación del guardacostas Paul Clark fue enviado a recup...

Minor minor league infielder Cristopher Larez suspended 56 games for positive drug test

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets minor league infielder Cristopher Larez was suspended Monday for 56 games under baseball’s minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.The 17-year-old Venezuelan agreed in January to a minor league contract with a $1.4 million signing bonus. He hit .274 with one homer, 13 RBIs and nine stolen bases in 12 chances in 24 games at the Dominican Summer League, playing 21 games at shortstop and two at second base.Twelve players have been disciplined under the minor league program this year.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Canadian firefighters prevent more wildfire losses and step up defense of territorial capital

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

A hot spot from the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire burns in Scotch Creek, British Columbia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)(AP/Darryl Dyck) A hot spot from the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire burns in Scotch Creek, British Columbia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)(AP/Darryl Dyck) VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian firefighters prevented wildfires from destroying more structures in a scenic region of British Columbia and stepped up their defense of a territorial capital threatened by flames, authorities said Monday as the prospect of rain raised hopes for the effort to contain the blazes.Fire Chief Jason Broland said fire crews made more progress...

A federal appeals court says Alabama can enforce a ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:52:33 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal appeals court says Alabama can enforce a ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children.Source