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A Christian cross on a Bay Area hilltop was removed. The fight to resurrect it is heading to court.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

A controversial 28-foot Christian cross perched atop Albany Hill Park for more than five decades is officially gone.Well, at least for now.Early on June 8, the city quietly removed the electrically illuminated steel and plexiglass cross, which the Albany Lions Club installed in 1971 on then-private land. The hushed removal was Albany’s attempt to finally allay accusations of constitutional violation, address residents’ resentment about one religion being given preference over others, and free up more space on the 1.1-acre plot of what is now public park space.But the cross’ ouster is only the latest chapter in a contentious years-long fight between the city and the Lions Club, a community service group, which has traditionally lit up the cross every Easter Sunday and Christmas week. The city is now “preserving” the cross in storage, but city officials did not respond to repeated requests for clarification on its current location, citing pending litigation.“The city has actuall...

Santa Clara Co., Cupertino reach deal on quarry development

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

(KRON) – Santa Clara County and the City of Cupertino have reached an agreement on the future development of the Permanente Quarry site.  Garage fire damages Sunset District home The quarry is expected to close, however it is unclear when that will happen. There are no details on what a future development of that site might look like. 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%; }County officials say that the deal is meant to ensure that any redevelopment of that site protects public health and the environment. Cupertino city officials say they hope the site will be developed into something that is both cleaner and quieter.

SFMTA awarded $30M for zero-emission vehicles

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

(KRON) – The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has been awarded $30 million in federal funds to support the transition towards zero-emission vehicles and facilities.  Garage fire damages Sunset District home The grant, which comes from the Department of Transportation, will also be used to modernize old bus facilities and yards. The agency says they will install 18 electric vehicle charging stations at the old bus yards. 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%; }SFMTA plans to go fully electric by 2040.

'Safe and sane' fireworks sales underway in Dublin

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

(KRON) -- The City of Dublin is one of the few Bay Area cities that allows "safe and sane" fireworks. The start of fireworks being sold comes as we get closer to warmer days this week which has a direct influence on potential fires being started.  Victim drove himself to hospital, crashed into officers after SF shooting Other Bay Area cities that allow "safe and sane" fireworks, but only for a few hours on the Fourth of July, include Pacifica, San Bruno, Union City and Gilroy.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%; }San Francisco, San Jose, and most of San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties banned fireworks completely. Those who are caught setting off fireworks in those areas could face both criminal and civil penalties.

Capitals release 2023-24 schedule, open vs. Penguins

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

The Washington Capitals will open the upcoming 2023-2024 season at Capital One Arena against its rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins, on Oct. 13, the team announced Tuesday.Washington will have four homestands of at least four games and 21 of the 41 home games will fall on weekends.The Caps twice embark on season-long, five-game road trips — from Nov. 27 to Dec. 4 and March 11 to March 18 — accounting for two of their four stretches of at least four consecutive road games.Washington, which struggled last season when playing the second game of a back-to-back, will play 15 such games this season.The 2023-24 NHL season opens on Oct. 10 with a tripleheader headlined by the Vegas Golden Knights raising their first Stanley Cup banner.The league and its 32 clubs released the 1,312-game regular-season schedule Tuesday.The puck drops again with the Nashville Predators facing off against the Tampa Bay Lightning, followed by the potential debut of presumptive No. 1 pick Connor Bedard w...

Stock market today: Wall Street pulls back a day after a rally

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pulling back from Wall Street’s rally a day earlier, as a break in the zoom upward for technology stocks weighs on the market. The S&P 500 was down 0.4% in early trading Wednesday. The Dow fell 106 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite was off 0.3%. Chipmakers were some of the heaviest weights on the market, including a 3% drop for Nvidia. Those companies have been at the center of a frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology. The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. is considering restrictions on exports of AI chips to China.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.Trading is uneven on Wall Street early Wednesday, one day after a rally that was fueled by optimism over economic data suggesting the American economy is in better shape than feared. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1% before the bell and futures for the S&P 500 ticked down 0.1%. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 gained 1% and resumed...

Smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires leave Detroit with some of the worst air quality in the US

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

The sun sets, seen through drifting smoke from the Canadian wildfires, before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)(AP/Charles Rex Arbogast) The sun sets, seen through drifting smoke from the Canadian wildfires, before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)(AP/Charles Rex Arbogast) DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit area woke up Wednesday to some of the worst air quality in the United States as smoke from Canada’s wildfires settled over most of the Great Lakes region and unhealth...

16-year-old accused of murdering girlfriend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 16-year-old boy from Greeley is charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend after she tried to break up with him.The teens dated for about six months, according to a release from the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Weld County. Contaminated Denver land to be cleaned up for housing Investigators say that around 3:45 p.m. on June 16, Jovanni Sirio-Cardona broke into the 15-year-old girl's home on North 35th Avenue through a bedroom window then shot her several times.After this, Sirio-Cardona then allegedly took an iPhone from a witness in the home so they couldn't call 911 and left.In addition to murder charges, the boy is charged with burglary, aggravated robbery and possession of a handgun by a juvenile.Sirio-Cardona is being charged as an adult. Bond has been set at $2 million and he is set to appear in court again next month.

Travelers, experts react to severe weather conditions causing major travel problems at MIA, FLL

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

In the face of relentless severe weather conditions across the country, travelers at Miami International Airport (MIA) have been grappling with significant disruptions to their flights, leading to frustration and inconvenience. From endless delays to exhausted passengers resorting to sleeping on airport floors, the impact of these weather-related challenges has been extensive.Since Saturday, the nation’s airlines have been forced to cancel over 6,000 flights, with an additional 32,000 experiencing delays. Such statistics reflect the magnitude of the travel woes that have beset airports nationwide, leaving passengers stranded and longing for their intended destinations.Zachary Navit, a weary traveler, voiced his exasperation as he mentioned he barely got sleep while he awaited his flight.“It’s certainly been a test of patience, frustrating in many ways,” he said.Edwar Barajona, another traveler caught in the chaos, described scenes of long queues, distressed c...

Miami-Dade Police searching for missing endangered man

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:33:01 GMT

Miami-Dade Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 84-year-old man who may be in need of services. Otis James Hardemon was last seen on Tuesday, June 27, at approximately 4:00 p.m., leaving his residence near the 14800 block of Southwest 104 Avenue. Hardemon left in his vehicle which is described as a gray, four-door Mercedes-Benz with Florida tag 67AY1B. He is 5 feet, 10 inches and weighs about 125 pounds. Hardemon has brown eyes and is bald. He was last seen wearing black pants, a gray shirt, black and white sneakers and glasses. The missing person has not contacted any family or friends. Anyone with information about this missing person should contact Detective M. Webb or any detective of theMiami-Dade Police Department, Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad at (305) 715-3300 or CrimeStoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477).