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Elderly Hayward man beaten, robbed outside his home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) -- An elderly man was robbed and beaten in front of his Hayward home after a trip to the bank last week. He sustained scratches on his face, a busted lip and bruises all over his body. On Aug. 14, Ralph, a 72-year-old Hayward resident, visited the Patelco Credit Union to deposit a check and withdraw $500. On his way back home, Ralph says a man hit his car at a stop light. There was no damage to his car so he continued to drive home and began to suspect that he was being followed.Ralph drove to Saint Rose Hospital in an attempt to lose the car. When he thought the coast was clear, he drove to his home off Tennyson Road. Around 4 p.m., he arrived home and began to exit his car.  Dirt bikes, motorcycles take over San Francisco roads "Somebody hit me in the back of the head and a lot of times,” Ralph said. “He tried to grab my shoulder bag and pull it. Inside there was my cell phone and cash.”A struggle ensued between the two men as they fought over the sho...

Another mountain lion spotted in San Mateo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

(KRON) -- A mountain lion was spotted in San Mateo Sunday evening, according to the San Mateo Police Department. The sighting, which was the second in two days, occurred around 6:26 p.m. in a backyard on the 4000 block of Kingridge Drive. Car submerges, unconscious man rescued from water in Alameda The big cat was seen in the backyard and then a parking lot before disappearing, likely back into its habitat, police said.On Friday morning, a mountain lion was spotted in the area of Vanessa Drive and South Grant Street. In that instance, the big cat was seen roaming in the backyard of a home before another sighting near the Crossroads San Mateo shopping center.It has not yet been determined if the sightings are all of the same mountain lion.

Air quality advisory extended through Tuesday due to wildfire smoke

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

(BCN) -- Wildfires burning in Northern California and the Plant Fire in Southern California will continue to bring hazy skies to the Bay Area, affecting air quality for at least another day, air district officials said Monday morning. An air advisory for wildfire smoke was extended through Tuesday for the region by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. "Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke is possible," district officials said in a news release." Live updates: Tropical Storm Hilary shatters rain records, causes widespread flooding Air quality is expected to reach moderate levels on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, but pollutant levels aren't expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. Air quality levels can be checked at https://fire.airnow.gov/ . When the smell of smoke is present, Bay Area residents should avoid exposure and stay inside with windows and doors closed until smoke levels subside, if temp...

Car submerges, unconscious man rescued from water in Alameda

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

(KRON) -- Crews rescued an unconscious man from Seaplane Lagoon early Monday morning following a report of a car that drove into the water, according to the Alameda Fire Department. Several SoCal-bound flights canceled as tropical storm Hilary impacts Bay Area airports At around 3:20 a.m., firefighters located a car in the water and deployed rescue swimmers to retrieve a man that was also in the water. The man was found unconscious and not breathing, the fire department said. Alameda Fire DepartmentAlameda Fire DepartmentAlameda Fire DepartmentCrews performed life-saving measures and the man was taken to a local hospital. A dive rescue team was deployed to locate any additional victims in the water. No additional victims were found, officials said. The current condition of the man is unknown at this time. The cause of why the car drove into the lagoon is also unknown. As of 8 a.m., the scene still remains active.

DC’s Pickleball problem? Not nearly enough courts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

Indoor Pickleball courts at Kraken Kourts on Bryant Street NE in D.C.'s Edgewood neighborhood. (Courtesy Kraken Kourts) Indoor Pickleball courts at Kraken Kourts on Bryant Street NE in D.C.'s Edgewood neighborhood. (Courtesy Kraken Kourts) There are more than 100 Pickleball venues in the D.C. metro area listed by Pickleheads, a site that helps players find courts in their city, but that is not nearly enough to meet the rapidly growing number of players.“You can talk to any local Pickleball player and they’ll tell you waiting 20, 30, 40 minutes between games is not uncommon,” said Brandon Mackie, co-founder of Pickleheads.“There are just a lot more people playing in the D.C. area than there are courts available. If...

Autoridades: matan a madre de 9 hijos por bandera del Orgullo LGBTQ+ en su tienda en California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

La dueña de un negocio recibió un disparo mortal el viernes supuestamente por una bandera del Orgullo LGBTQ+ que ella había colocado en su tienda de ropa en Lake Arrowhead, California.Los oficiales respondieron a las 5 p.m. a un tiroteo en la tienda de ropa Mag Pi, donde la propietaria Laura Ann Carleton fue declarada muerta, dijo el Departamento del Sheriff de San Bernardino en un comunicado de prensa. El sospechoso, que no fue identificado, se dio a la fuga.“A través de una mayor investigación, los detectives se enteraron de que el sospechoso hizo varios comentarios despectivos sobre una bandera del arcoíris que estaba afuera de la tienda antes de dispararle a Carleton”, dijo el comunicado de prensa.El sospechoso estaba armado cuando se enfrentó a los agentes y murió en “un encuentro de fuerza letal”, dijo el departamento del alguacil. Una investigación continúa. “Jesús salva”: vandalizan una bandera del orgullo LGBTQ+ con mensaje religioso ...

Palo Alto, Earthstone Energy rise; Napco Security, Nikola fall, Monday, 8/21/2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes Monday: Napco Security Technologies Inc. (NSSC), down $15.96 to $22.45.The maker of electronic security devices overstated its net income throughout fiscal 2023.Sculptor Capital Management Inc. (SCU), up 65 cents to $11.85.The hedge fund rejected an unsolicited takeover bid and expects its sale to Rithm Capital to close in the fourth quarter.Nikola Corp. (NKLA), down 42 cents to $1.54.The electric vehicle maker announced an offering of bonds and said a recall could result in significant expenses.Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW), up $33.38 to $243.07.The security software maker beat analysts’ fiscal fourth-quarter earnings forecasts.VMware Inc. (VMW), up $6.80 to $161.67.Broadcom received U.K. regulatory approval for its acquisition of the cloud computing company.Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN), up $20.14 to $832.54.U.S. regulators OK’d the biopharmaceutical company’s higher dose f...

Braves place Yonny Chirinos on 15-day injured list and recall Allan Winans to start vs. Mets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves placed right-handed pitcher Yonny Chirinos on the 15-day injured list Monday with elbow inflammation.The move, made retroactive to Sunday, cleared room on the roster for right-hander Allan Winans, who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start the opener of a three-game series against the New York Mets.Chirinos has struggled since he was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays a month ago, surrendering 23 earned runs, 33 hits and five homers in 22 1/3 innings over five starts. He failed to make it past the fifth inning in any of his outings.For the season, Chirinos is 5-5 with a 5.40 ERA in 20 appearances. His last appearance was Saturday, when he allowed four runs on seven hits in four innings against the Giants.After pitching seven scoreless innings against the Mets on Aug. 12 for his first big league win, Winans is getting another chance to stake his claim to the fifth spot in the Atlanta rotation.The Braves have used 15 starting pitchers ...

Imponen licencia administrativa a oficiales de Maryland por disparale a hombre que habría tenido cuchillo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

Dos policías estatales de Maryland están en licencia administrativa después de dispararle a un hombre que, según la policía, se abalanzó sobre ellos con un cuchillo.Los funcionarios respondieron poco antes de las 10:55 p.m. a una casa en la cuadra 44000 de West Mervell Court en Hollywood, Maryland en el condado St. Mary el viernes por la noche para recibir un informe de una posible persona suicida, indicó la policía estatal en un comunicado de prensa el sábado.Cuando se acercaron a la puerta, se encontraron con un hombre de 22 años que intentó apuñalar a uno de los policías, perforando su uniforme y chaleco antibalas, según la policía estatal.Ambos oficiales dispararon sus armas, alcanzando al hombre.Ellos y otros oficiales que llegaron al lugar prestaron auxilio hasta que llegó el personal médico. El hombre fue llevado a un hospital local y luego trasladado en avión a un hospital de Washington para recibir tratamiento de sus heridas, según el comunicado de prensa. Las autoridades a...

Bowers, Starks among 4 1st-teamers from No. 1 Georgia on preseason AP All-America team

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:32 GMT

The 2023 preseason Associated Press All-America Team as chosen by AP Top 25 voters and released Monday:FIRST TEAMOFFENSEQuarterback — Caleb Williams, third-year, Southern California.Running backs — Blake Corum, fourth-year, Michigan; Quinshon Judkins, second-year, Mississippi.Tackles — Joe Alt, third-year, Notre Dame; Olu Fashanu, fourth-year, Penn State.Guards — Cooper Beebe, fifth-year, Kansas State; Zak Zinter, fourth-year, Michigan.Center — Sedrick Van Pran, fourth-year, Georgia.Tight end — Brock Bowers, third-year, Georgia.Wide receivers — Marvin Harrison Jr., third-year, Ohio State; Rome Odunze, fourth-year. Washington; Emeka Egbuka, third-year, Ohio State.All-purpose player — Travis Hunter, second-year, Colorado.Kicker — Joshua Karty, fourth-year, Stanford.DEFENSEEdge rushers — Jared Verse, fourth-year, Florida State; Bralen Trice, fifth-year, Washington.Interior linemen — Jer’Zhan Newton, fifth-year, Illinois; Dontay Corleone, third-year, Cincinnati.Linebackers — Harol...