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Walmart big rig overturns on Richmond-San Rafael bridge, causes lane closures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) -- A Walmart big rig flipped over on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge just before noon on Tuesday, and it caused several lanes to close, according to traffic logs. Bay Area storm updates: atmospheric river impacts traffic, downs trees Units with the California Highway Patrol faced delays in getting to the wreck due to the traffic buildup after the accident, per traffic logs. CHP has now issued a wind advisory for the bridge, and drivers are asked to keep all high-profile vehicles off of bridges at this time. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Toolboxes spilled out of one of the vehicles and hit another, according to a report in the traffic log. By 2: 16 p.m., CHP reported that all lanes were still closed after...

SFO sees severe delays after ground hold due to high winds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Passengers were held on planes for hours on Tuesday after San Francisco International Airport went on a ground hold due to high winds in the area, SFO spokesperson confirmed to KRON4. Walmart big rig overturns on Richmond-San Rafael bridge due to high winds The wind delay was initially scheduled to last until 2 p.m., and several planes were held on the ground for a break in the weather conditions. A passenger on a United flight tells KRON4 that her plane landed, but due to winds, all passengers were held on the plane for hours waiting clearance to taxi over to a gate and disembark.The wind caused heavy delays for SFO travelers, as more than 345 flights have been delayed so far today. Thirty-eight flights have been canceled altogether. Inbound flights are delayed for about two hours and outbound delays are averaging about one and a half hours.

San Francisco mayor wants to slash red tape for building new housing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco's mayor is pushing to slash red tape for building permits as the city struggles with housing and homelessness. Mayor London Breed, City Administrator Carmen Chu, the Department of Building Inspection, and the Planning Department announced an effort to improve San Francisco’s Site Permit approval process that is expected to dramatically reduce development timelines by months and even years. The reform is part of Breed's "Housing for All initiative," which sets the goals and policies to allow for 82,000 new homes to be built over the next 8 years.   According to the Mayor's Office, the proposal would streamline the city’s process for issuing a key project approval known as a “Site Permit,” which will reduce permitting times for new developments and major renovations.The change will require legislation which is currently being drafted and will be introduced in the coming weeks after an April public forum.Analysis of past project...

‘One of the worst case scenarios’: Montgomery Co. fire chief offers update on deadly Silver Spring fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

The three-alarm fire in a Silver Spring, Maryland, high-rise that led to the death of a 25-year-old woman was accidental, but Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein told council members that it’s unlikely his department will be able to pin down the precise cause.In an appearance before three Montgomery County Council committees on Tuesday, Goldstein noted that electronic devices and candles were “present” in the apartment, but did not say if that’s how the fire started.“We’ve had a rough year” when it comes to the seriousness of fires, Goldstein told council members.More Montgomery County News More Maryland News More Local News“In a three week period of time, there were five fire fatalities and four fires in Montgomery County,” Goldstein said.The Arrive Apartment complex’s lack of sprinklers generated a push to update state law on the subject. Under current Maryland law, high-rises like Arrive have until 2033 to get r...

Haaland scores 5 goals, breaks Champions League records

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland scored a record-equaling five goals in a Champions League match on Tuesday to put Manchester City on course for the quarterfinals.The Norway international became the fastest player to reach 30 goals in the competition when putting the English champions 2-0 up against RB Leipzig in the round-of-16 second leg at Etihad Stadium.At 22 years, 236 days old, he is also the youngest player to reach that landmark, surpassing Kylian Mbappé, who was 22 years, 352 days when he scored his 30th Champions League goal.But Haaland, who had fired City ahead from the penalty spot after 22 minutes, wasn’t finished with his double. He completed his hat trick just before halftime to give Pep Guardiola’s team a 3-0 lead at the break.With his father, former City player Alf Inge, cheering in the crowd, Haaland scored his fourth in the 54th and his fifth in the 57th.Lionel Messi and Luiz Adriano are the only other players to have scored five goals in a Ch...

Condado Fairfax ofrece ferias de trabajo para estudiantes adolescentes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

Líderes del condado Fairfax están en busca de estudiantes adolescentes que quieran trabajar durante el verano o de forma permanente. Por eso se estarán realizando ferias de trabajo el sábado 18 de marzo en South County High School en el área de Lorton de 1-3 p.m. y el sábado 25 de marzo en Chantilly High School de 1-3 p.m.“Es para estudiantes mayores de 16 años, y es una oportunidad para buscar trabajos a tiempo completo, a tiempo parcial, voluntarios, de temporada, internships y más”, dijo Katie Han, de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado Fairfax.El gobierno local, organizaciones comunitarias y el sector privado del condado se han unido para generar empleos, pero también para preparar a estos estudiantes para que puedan enfrentar todo tipo de retos en el campo laboral.“Cuando los estudiantes vienen, se van a encontrar con los empleadores que van a estar allí. También se ofrecerán talleres para escribir o mejorar su [currículum] o también buenas prácticas del proceso de entrevist...

Varios emprendedores colombianos están entre los afectados por el colapso del Silicon Valley Bank

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

(CNN Español) — En la tarde del pasado sábado, a Rosario Ballesteros le preocupó que no funcionara la plataforma de su banco para programar un pago a un proveedor. No era común que eso ocurriera. Desde 2016 era clienta del Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) y siempre tuvo acceso a todos los servicios financieros en línea. Pero las alarmas se encendieron cuando empezó a ver en las noticias y en chats de WhatsApp con sus colegas que algo grave estaba ocurriendo. Estaba en crisis el SVB, la entidad en la que tenía los recursos financieros de su empresa, VR Américas, dedicada a desarrollar software de realidades inmersivas.“Y desde ahí empezamos a oír y a ver lo que estaba pasando. Realmente la preocupación total fue el viernes en la mañana y el sábado al tratar de mover el dinero y hacer seguimiento a lo que estaba pasando. Hablamos con otras personas a ver qué sabían”, cuenta a CNN en Español.Por qué colapsó Silicon Valley Bank y qué puede significarFueron días de angustia po...

Casa Systems: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Casa Systems Inc. (CASA) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Andover, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 5 cents per share.The provider of digital cable video and broadband services posted revenue of $84.4 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $79.2 million, or 86 cents per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $286.5 million.Casa Systems expects full-year revenue in the range of $300 million to $325 million.In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, the company’s shares hit $3.49. A year ago, they were trading at $4._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CASA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CASASource

Traffic stop in Montgomery County turns up fentanyl, crystal meth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

Police in Montgomery County, Maryland, arrested a man last week after a traffic stop turned up suspected fentanyl pills, crystal meth and crack cocaine.Harry Perkins, 38, was charged with possession and the intent to distribute the drugs he was found with when he was arrested in Germantown on March 8.During a search of the car, officials said they found 20 suspected fentanyl pills, approximately 21 grams of suspected crystal meth and drug paraphernalia.Perkins already had four warrants out for his arrest, according to police.More Montgomery County NewsMore Local NewsOfficials said they spotted a Chevrolet Equinox committing a moving violation at about 11:35 p.m. in the Circle Gate Drive and Wisteria Drive area. The officers initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver and Perkins, who was a passenger in the car.Perkins first gave the police a false name, but the officers were able to identify him through investigative means.When the officers asked Perkins to exit the ca...

Seritage Growth Properties: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:06 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Seritage Growth Properties (SRG) on Tuesday reported earnings of $92.5 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had net income of $1.62.The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $22.9 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $73.9 million, or $1.59 per share. Revenue was reported as $107.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SRG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SRGSource