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Wood burning ban now extended through Friday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

The South Coast AQMD has extended its residential No Burn alert for those living in the South Coast Air Basin, the agency announced Thursday.The initial notice was issued on Christmas Day and was then extended through Thursday. The alert is now slated to expire on Friday, Dec. 29 at 11:59 p.m.No indoor or outdoor burning is allowed in the impacted region, which includes Orange County and non-desert areas in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.No indoor or outdoor burning is allowed in the impacted region, which includes Orange County and non-desert areas in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. (South Coast AMQD)The alert also prohibits using manufactured fire logs, such as those made from wax or paper, from burning on No-Burn days.“Smoke from wood burning can cause health problems. Particles in wood smoke — also known as fine particulate matter or PM2.5 — can get deep into the lungs and cause respiratory problems (including asthma attacks), increasing...

Discovering Global Fashion Creativity: Highlights from the BRICS+ Fashion Summit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

The fashion industry, long dominated by powerhouses in the United States, Italy, and France, is experiencing a seismic shift towards a more global and inclusive landscape. The recent BRICS+ Fashion Summit has shed light on the undeniable talent and creativity emerging from countries outside of the conventional fashion capitals.Designers from Argentina, Ethiopia, China, India, South Africa, Egypt, and Brazil captivated audiences with their distinct perspectives and innovative collections. Juan Hernandez Daels, an Argentine-Belgian designer, mesmerized attendees with his fusion of refined European couture and sensual Argentine identity. Kunjina Tesfaye, an Ethiopian designer, showcased feminine silhouettes that celebrated the beauty of the female form, juxtaposing them with industrial-style suits.CHNNYU, a Chinese designer, took a fresh approach by infusing classic silhouettes with trendy colors, prints, and textures. Ritesh Kumar, an Indian designer skilled in blending traditional el...

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Bishop Place [Westminster, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

36-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision near Brookhurst StreetWESTMINSTER, CA (December 28, 2023) – One man died Saturday morning in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Bishop Place.At approximately 4:43 a.m., first responders reached the location just west of Brookhurst Street. According to reports, a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene. The 36-year-old man from Garden Grove was declared dead by medical personnel.Emergency crews temporarily closed off the surrounding area for cleanup and initial procedures. Authorities are currently on the lookout for a small, dark-colored sedan that was last seen heading westbound on Bishop Street at Belgrade.Individuals with additional information regarding the incident are urged to contact the Westminster Police Department Traffic Division at 714-548-3770. Further details about the pedestrian accident on Bishop Place will be provided once they become available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet J...

Male Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Lincoln Way [Placer County, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

Man Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision near Foresthill RoadPLACER COUNTY, CA (December 28, 2023) – One male pedestrian suffered injuries Saturday night in a hit-and-run crash on Lincoln Way and Foresthill Road.At approximately 6:30 p.m. on December 23rd, authorities were alerted to an incident where the driver of an eastbound silver 2002-2006 Infiniti G-35 sedan collided with a pedestrian crossing Lincoln Way. Subsequent to the collision, the driver absconded from the scene without offering assistance or notifying law enforcement.The injured pedestrian, suffering from a broken pelvis, a broken right ankle, and lacerations, was subsequently transported by emergency responders to Sutter Roseville Medical Center. Presently, an active investigation is in progress. Witnesses are strongly encouraged to contact the Auburn California Highway Patrol at (916) 663-3344 or 1-800-TELL-CHP.If you find yourself unable to safely drive, you can always contact a Lyft, Uber or t...

Bay Area theater scene bounced back in 2023 — here were 10 top shows

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

Like their fellows all over the country, Bay Area theaters are still slowly recovering from the pandemic, rebuilding audiences while often cutting back on staff and shows in their seasons. Some, like Berkeley’s TheatreFIRST, have closed their doors, while others, such as TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, had emergency fundraising campaigns.And there’s also a sense of renewal, with newly minted artistic directors such as Giovanna Sardelli at TheatreWorks, Lance Gardner at Marin Theatre Company and Jon Tracy at Marin Shakespeare Company looking to the future.Through it all, theaters around the Bay Area have continued to put out excellent productions of bold new works and beloved classics alike. Some have felt like grand events, such as Dominique Morisseau’s “Soul Train” musical “Hippest Trip” at American Conservatory Theater, or Billy Crudup’s virtuoso performance in David Cale’s suspenseful solo show “Harry Clarke” at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Some have been stunningly intimate, such as...

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.1 million in Oakland

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

565 Fairbanks Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,334-square-foot house built in 1917 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located in the 500 block of Fairbanks Avenue in Oakland was sold on Oct. 20, 2023, for $2,100,000, or $900 per square foot. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four baths. In addition, the home comes with a garage.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:On Walavista Avenue, Oakland, in May 2023, a 2,729-square-foot home was sold for $2,235,000, a price per square foot of $819. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 1,501-square-foot home on York Street in Oakland sold for $1,205,000, a price per square foot of $803. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom.A 1,894-square-foot home on the 500 block of Walavista Avenue in Oakland sold in August 2022, for $1,750,000, a price per square foot of $924. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Former Cal swimming coach Teri McKeever suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

Former University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever has admitted to emotionally and physically abusing Golden Bear swimmers as part of an agreement with the U.S. Center for Safe Sport, according to a confidential document obtained by the Southern California News Group.McKeever’s admission in SafeSport’s 18-page notice of decision this week marks the first time she has acknowledged abusing Cal swimmers since a May 2022 SCNG investigation first reported dozens allegations that she routinely bullied, emotionally and physically abused swimmers, pressured them to compete and/or train while injured and directed profanity and racist language toward them.McKeever’s admission was part of a deal in which she agreed to a three-month suspension from participating in any events sanctioned by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and placed on probation for 12 months following an 18-month investigation by the Center. She is also barred from contacting ...

Teens assault woman, 63, with broom at downtown SF parking garage: police

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A 63-year-old woman was assaulted with a broom Wednesday afternoon at a downtown parking garage, the San Francisco Police Department said. Police said the assault happened at around 2:52 p.m. at a parking garage on the 800 block of Mission Street near the San Francisco Centre mall. The victim was also punched and kicked by the suspects, police said. She was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries. Four suspects assaulted the woman with the broom and ran away, according to SFPD. Police searched for the suspects but have yet to locate them. SFPD says three of the four suspects are minors between 16 and 18 years old. Two of the three juvenile suspects are girls. Elderly woman dies in accidental Oakland house fire The department says anyone with information is asked to contact SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with "SFPD."

Will the weather be clear enough to watch the SF NYE fireworks?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- New Year's Eve is just days away. As a weather system batters the Northern California coast with dangerous waves, flood advisories, and approaching rain, the question many people are asking is will the weather be clear enough on Sunday to see the NYE fireworks over the Bay? Where to watch SF’s New Year’s Eve fireworks With one weather system moving out and another set to move in, it's unclear whether conditions will be clear enough to view the fireworks Sunday."The good news is that it looks like our storm system Friday into Saturday will clear us in time for New Year's Eve," said KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan. "The bad news is that a second system that will ultimately head south of us will usher in some clouds on Sunday as it passes us by offshore." KRON4 to broadcast ‘Las Vegas Countdown to 2024’ and ‘KRON4 New Years Live’ But, according to Grogan, that doesn't necessarily mean it will be too cloudy to watch the fireworks."It is always a tricky foreca...

Stock market today: Stocks waver in muted holiday trading on Wall Street

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:20 GMT

Stocks drifted to a mixed finish in muted trading on Wall Street Thursday as markets approach the end of 2023.The broader market remained mostly quiet ahead of the final trading day of the year, though every major index is on track for weekly gains.The S&P 500 rose 1.77 points, or less than 0.1% to 4,783.35. It is on track for its ninth straight week of gains and is up more than 24% for the year. The two-month rally has also pushed the benchmark index closer to breaking its all-time high set in January of 2022.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 53.58 points, or 0.1%, to 37,710.10.The Nasdaq composite fell 4.04 points, or less than 0.1%, to 15,095.14. It has far outpaced the broader market this year and is on track to close 2023 with a gain of more than 44%.Markets in Asia gained ground. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index was an outlier in Asia, shedding 0.4%. Speculation over whether and when the Bank of Japan might ease its longstanding lax monetary policy and raise its key interest r...