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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Historic neighborhoodsare worth preservingRe: “Don’t ruin historic neighborhoods to solve California’s housing crisis” (Page A6, Dec. 21).Saving historic neighborhoods is essential to keep us from being just another generic city that could be “Anywhere” USA. We’ve already lost treasures like the old City Hall that used to be where Cesar Chavez Park is now, as well as old downtown Santa Clara and too many others to mention.Yes, we need housing, but there has to be a way to do it without sacrificing our history and charming surroundings. Converting already existing office buildings is a great way to start, as well as ADUs — and making them affordable would be nice.Diane McQuillenSan JoseTarget can take lessonfrom Trader Joe’sAs I ventured out on a rainy Wednesday to do a bit of last-minute holiday shopping I experienced two diametrically opposed customer service business model...

Armed man arrested on Christmas Eve for bothering BART passengers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An armed man was arrested on board a BART train on Christmas Eve after bothering other passengers, according to the BART Police Department. Around 11:20 p.m., a train operator noticed the man bothering riders aboard a Richmond bound train and notified BART police. Spare the Air alert issued for Tuesday, wood burning banned in Bay Area BART PD officers intercepted the train at Fruitvale Station and made contact with the man, identified as Archie Hansbury, 36 of Oakland. Hansbury, according to police, had a concealed pistol grip AR-style rifle in his pants.Hansbury was arrested and transported to Santa Rita jail. "Through the watchful eye of our frontline staff and the quick response by police officers we were able to get this gun out of our system and the suspect off our train," BART PD said. "From new fare gates to increased police presence to speed up response times, BART is working on a number of safety efforts to keep our system safe and inviting."

Antisemitic graffiti found at Pleasant Hill Middle School

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

(KRON) -- Antisemitic and racist graffiti was found on the campus of a middle school in Pleasant Hill, KRON4 has learned. Last week, the campus of Pleasant Hill Middle School was defaced with graffiti that included swastikas and derogatory racial language, including the "n-word," according to Mt. Diablo Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Adam Clark.The district is taking these actions "with the utmost seriousness" and has reached out to the Pleasant Hill Police Department, according to Clark. Serial Bay Area shoplifter arrested 90 times "The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our foremost concern," Clark said, "and we unequivocally condemn any form of prejudice, bigotry, or hate."Pleasant Hill PD is investigating the incident, according to the district, and working to identify those responsible."We are committed to a swift resolution and holding the perpetrators accountable for their actions," Clark said.Campuses in the Mt. Diablo USD are currently clo...

Florida State will turn to No. 3 quarterback as Tate Rodemaker out for Orange Bowl vs. Georgia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker will not play in the Orange Bowl, a school spokesperson confirmed on Monday.Earlier in the day, 247Sports and The Athletic reported Rodemaker intends to enter the transfer portal.Rodemaker participated in open practices leading up to the Christmas break. The Seminoles (13-0) are set to arrive in Fort Lauderdale later Monday to begin preparations for Georgia (12-1) in Saturday’s bowl game.A redshirt junior quarterback, Rodemaker stepped in for injured Jordan Travis on Nov. 18 to guide Florida State to a win over North Alabama. A week later, he led Florida State to a victory at Florida. In 2023, Rodemaker completed 32 of 56 passes for 510 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions.Florida State will start true freshman Brock Glenn against Georgia. Glenn has completed 10 of 25 passes for 90 yards this season, starting for the Seminoles against Louisville in the ACC championship game.Early enrollee Luke Kromenhoek, w...

Aumenta la actividad sísmica del volcán Nevado del Ruiz en Colombia, reporta el Servicio Geológico

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

(CNN Español) — La actividad sísmica del Nevado del Ruiz, en Colombia, empezó a aumentar desde este domingo 24 de diciembre, informó el Servicio Geológico del país en un boletín extraordinario.Según la entidad, el incremento sísmico está “asociado a actividad de fracturamiento de roca en el sector oriental del volcán, aproximadamente a 5 km de distancia del cráter Arenas”. El servicio explicó que los sismos se registran entre 3 km y 4 km de profundidad con una magnitud máxima de 2,5.“A pesar de que el incremento ha sido bajo en número de sismos, algunos de ellos han sido reportados como sentidos por habitantes de los sectores de La Cabaña y el cañón del río Lagunilla del departamento del Tolima”, explicó el boletín.¿Dónde está el Nevado del Ruiz y cuándo fue la última vez que entró en erupción?Por otro lado, detalló que hay actividad sísmica asociada al domo de lava ubicado en el fondo del cráter. Este tipo de actividad se intensificó en la noche del do...

Suspect found dead after standoff, fire at California home on Christmas Eve

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — An armed man who faced off with officers at a California home for several hours on Christmas Eve was later found dead in the home’s garage, authorities told local media.The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a 911 call on 11th Street in Hermosa Beach around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, KTLA-TV reported. A witness said neighbors heard an argument and saw a man with a gun who went into the two-story home and refused to surrender to police who arrived at the scene, KTLA reported.The garage at the home caught fire shortly before 5 p.m., KTLA reported. Hermosa Beach Police Chief Paul LeBaron said the suspect’s immediate family members, including children, fled before police arrived, KTLA reported.“They came out and, at that point, the only person left inside that we were aware of was the suspect,” LeBaron said, adding that neighboring homes were evacuated.Police reported hearing explosions, which may have been gunshots, but officers did not b...

OPINIÓN | Critiqué la guerra en Gaza. Luego me despidieron de mi trabajo como Santa Claus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

Nota del editor: Ken Dorph es un consultor que vive en Sag Harbor, Nueva York. Las opiniones expresadas en este comentario son exclusivas de su autor.(CNN) — El año pasado me invitaron a ser Santa Claus en el Sag Harbor Cinema, el renovado cine art déco de la pintoresca ciudad ballenera de Sag Harbor, Nueva York. Llevo más de 30 años residiendo en este pequeño pueblo; he descubierto que el ADN ballenero de Sag Harbor y su carácter luchador e independiente va bien conmigo. Desde Betty Friedan hasta John Steinbeck, este pequeño lugar ha acogido a toda una serie de artistas, intelectuales y pensadores independientes.Me encantó ser Santa Claus y me dijeron que tenía un talento innato. Me encantaba charlar con los niños y me metía de lleno en el papel. Siempre les decía que Santa Claus sabía que eran muy buenos niños o niñas. Intentaba ser un Santa Claus inclusivo. Cuando los elfos me trajeron a la hija pequeña del rabino local, le dije que Santa Claus quería a todo el mundo. Tuvi...

Se enamoraron en la nieve y ahora ella es una embajadora de Argentina en internet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

(CNN Español) — Sarah Lindauer tenía 22 años y había terminado la universidad un año atrás. En ese momento, los días se hacían largos para la joven creadora de contenidos estadounidense.La sola idea de pensar en establecerse en un trabajo convencional agobiaba su mente. Sarah le dijo a CNN que sentía como si padeciera el “síndrome del impostor, como si tuviera miedo, como si no fuera capaz de hacerlo”.Aunque le daba miedo, siguió adelante. Igual que otros recién graduados en su natal Denver, Colorado, decidió emprender una aventura que hoy define como “fortalecedora y de autodescubrimiento” en el extranjero.“Compré un boleto de ida a Nueva Zelandia, sin saber qué me esperaba”, recuerda con asombro, casi como si lo viviera otra vez.La tierra de los kiwis, Islandia y Australia fueron su hogar mientras duró su visa de trabajo y vacaciones. También fueron las chispas que encendieron aún más su pasión por los viajes y un estilo de vida alejado de una oficina donde el re...

Three-legged dog in East Brookfield gets new lease on life thanks to shelter, local brewery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

A three-legged dog in East Brookfield is now living the high life thanks to a shelter and a local brewery. The dog, Nugget, was first taken in by Second Chance Animal Services with a severe injury. Second Chance was able to get Nugget the medical attention he needed. Treatment, though, came at the cost of one of his legs. “We had hoped we were going to be able to save the leg,” said Second Chance’s Lindsay Doray. “But, due to the amount of pain that he was in, we knew that this would alleviate the pain.”Doray said staff knew Nugget would also learn to “get along just fine” without his leg, given his young age at the time. During his recovery process, Nugget was placed up for adoption. His future owners ended up being just down the street at Timberyard Brewing Company, where owner Matt Zarif and his wife had experience with dogs like Nugget. “My wife came to me and had seen the story about Nugget on the Second Chance website — ‘Can we get another three-legge...

Celtics finish impressive West Coast trip with convincing Christmas Day win over Lakers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:25 GMT

When the Celtics lost against the Warriors on the road last December, it set off a rare losing stretch that exposed their flaws and showed how vulnerable they could be after a hot start to the season.Under similar circumstances this season, history has not repeated itself.Instead, the Celtics have responded with three consecutive convincing victories that have shown how far they have come, and help illustrate why they’re better suited to win a championship this season. After back-to-back dominant wins over the Kings and Clippers, the Celtics continued to display their growth in front of a national audience with an impressive 126-115 Christmas Day victory over the rival Lakers to finish a fantastic road trip.Jayson Tatum (25 points) and Jaylen Brown (19 points) did not have big shooting nights in this win but as they’ve shown through the first third of the season, that’s not required for the Celtics to have success. Tatum had a season-high seven assists. Kristaps Porzingis returned f...