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San Jose’s Alum Rock Park set to partially reopen after three months

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

Alum Rock Park will begin re-opening in phases starting April 15, more than three months after the 720-acre San Jose park was closed because of damage caused by a series of fierce storms that began pounding the region on Dec. 31.Hikers and cyclists will be admitted to the park starting this weekend, but cars remain off limits because the only road going into the park still isn’t safe for vehicle travel. Limited parking in the lot at the Penitencia Creek Road entrance will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.Jon Cicirelli, director of San Jose’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services department, said the city is excited to begin reopening the historic park for visitors. “We are grateful to the San Jose Conservation Corps, Department of Transportation, Public Works, volunteers, and PRNS staff who have done a great job preparing the park for our hikers and bikers,” Cicirelli said in a statement.The massive atmospheric river storms that hit the ...

3 suspects arrested in connection to 5-year-old girl's death in I-880 shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

(KRON) -- Three suspects are in custody in connection to the freeway shooting death of a 5-year-old girl last weekend, KRON4 News sources have confirmed. Eliyanah Crisostomo was riding with her family on the I-880 near Fremont last Saturday when she was shot and killed. Bob Lee was confronted by accused killer about sister: court documents The family was on their way to dinner at a steakhouse in Milpitas when another car allegedly pulled up to the victim's car and fired shots. One of those shots hit Eliyanah, who reportedly died within seconds.The three suspects, Humberto Anaya, Emmanuel Sarango, and Kristo Ayala are in custody in connection to the killing. Court records indicate the men were arrested on April 12.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Who is Khazar Elyassnia, sister of accused Lee killer, Nima Momeni?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- New details that emerged Friday have shed new light on the April 4 stabbing death of tech mogul Bob Lee. While early speculation had it that the Cash App founder was likely the victim of a "random" street crime, prosecutors now believe he was killed by Nima Momeni, a fellow tech executive.In what could be regarded as an almost Shakespearean twist, Momeni appears to have been motivated by concerns that Lee was somehow involved with his younger sister, Khazar Elyassnia. 3 suspects arrested in connection to 5-year-old girl’s death in I-880 shooting Little is currently known about Khazar Elyassnia. According to the Associated Press, she's married to Dino Elyassnia, a prominent San Francisco plastic surgeon whose website lists his practice as being on Sutter Street. She was seen in court with her husband on Friday morning when her brother made his initial appearance before a judge. Photos show her cutting something of a glamorous figure with her blonde hair and ...

SF Giants ace picks Kings over Warriors, wagers with Bay Area native teammates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

(KRON) -- With Game 1 on Saturday, the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings will share a court during a playoff game for the first time in history. In the battle of Northern California basketball supremacy, one San Francisco Giants pitcher has made up his mind on which team in the region he will root for. Ace Logan Webb is not only rooting for the Kings but is also picking them to win the series."Kings in seven. I think it's gonna be a good series," Webb told NBC Sports Bay Area. Warriors-Kings playoff series: Start times, TV schedule Webb, 25, is from Rocklin, which is about a 25-minute drive away from Sacramento. He is a lifelong Kings fan and is excited after nearly two decades that Sacramento is back in the postseason.There is some division within the Giants' clubhouse regarding this first-round series. Bay Area natives Brandon Crawford and Joc Pederson are Warrior fans -- leading to some trash talk toward Webb and his Kings."(Crawford) and Joc have been talking a l...

Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday signed a set of health care bills enshrining access to abortion and gender-affirming procedures and medications, as the Democrat-led state tries to make itself a safe haven for its neighbors, whose Republican leaders are restricting care.The goal of the legislation is to ensure people in surrounding states and beyond can go to Colorado to have an abortion, begin puberty blockers or receive gender-affirming surgery without fear of prosecution. Bordering states of Wyoming and Oklahoma have passed abortion bans and Utah has severely restricted transgender care for minors.Many states with abortion or transgender care bans are also criminalizing traveling to states for the purpose of accessing legal health care.The contradicting laws are setting the stage for interstate disputes comparable to the patchwork of same-sex marriage laws that existed until 2015, or the 19th-century legal conflict over whether fugitive enslaved people...

Sequoia National Park partially reopens after storm damage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Foothill areas of Sequoia National Park reopened to the public Friday following extensive storm damage to roads last month, but no access to its giant trees is expected for weeks, the National Park Service said.The reopened area extends 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) past the entrance station in the town of Three Rivers, allowing access to lower elevation trails, camping and abundant wildflowers.Giant Forest and the General Sherman Tree are among features that remain closed and are not expected to open before Memorial Day, the park service said in a statement.The park service suggested that visitors who want to see giant sequoias go to nearby Kings Canyon National Park, where Grant Grove reopened April 7.“Visitors should prepare by bringing sufficient water for their trip, snacks, a full tank of gas, tire chains or cables, and warm layers, expecting more than ten feet of snow in most areas,” according to the parks service statement.Sequoia and Kings Ca...

Lazio increases hold on 2nd with 3-0 win at Spezia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

ROME (AP) — Lazio strengthened its hold on second place in Serie A with a 3-0 win at Spezia on Friday.Felipe Anderson drew a penalty that Ciro Immobile converted, then scored another goal before Marcos Antonio added a third.The victory extended Lazio’s unbeaten run in the league to eight matches and moved the Roman club eight points ahead of third-place Roma, which hosts Udinese on Sunday.Lazio also moved within 13 points of runaway leader Napoli, which hosts relegation-threatened Hellas Verona on Saturday.Spezia remained one spot above the drop zone.Also, Cremonese beat Empoli 1-0 for its second straight win to boost its chances of avoiding relegation. Cyriel Dessers scored four minutes in for Cremonese after controlling a ball over the top and finding the target from the center of the area.Cremonese has also reached the semifinals of the Italian Cup but was beaten 2-0 by Fiorentina in the first leg.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsS...

Falcons add another pass rusher, sign OLB Bud Dupree

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added another player to rush the quarterback, signing outside linebacker Bud Dupree to a one-year contract Friday.A first-round pick by the Steelers in 2015, the 30-year-old Dupree started 11 games for the Tennessee Titans last season. He had nine quarterback hits, six tackles for losses and four sacks.The Falcons ranked last in the league in sacks in 2021 and were ahead of only one other team with 21 sacks a year ago.Atlanta previously signed defensive end Calais Campbell, who turns 37 on Sept. 1. He has 99 career sacks, including 5 1/2 with the Baltimore Ravens in 2022. The Falcons also could add another edge rusher with the No. 8 pick in the upcoming draft.The 6-foot-4, 269-pound Dupree has 46 1/2 sacks over eight seasons spent with Pittsburgh and the Titans. He is a native of Irwinton, Georgia.In other moves Friday, Atlanta released outside linebacker Quinton Bell, defensive lineman Amani Bledsoe and safety Jovante Moffatt.___AP NFL...

Washington Capitals, coach Laviolette part ways after missing playoffs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

The Washington Capitals and coach Peter Laviolette have decided to part ways after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.General manager Brian MacLellan announced the decision, which he described as mutual, on Friday, less than 24 hours after the Capitals’ season ended. Laviolette’s contract was set to expire.“We are grateful for Peter’s leadership and dedication to our organization for the last three seasons,” MacLellan said in a statement. “Peter is a first-class individual who has represented our club with integrity and guided our team through many difficult circumstances in his tenure as our head coach. We wish him all the best moving forward.”Laviolette, 58, coached the Capitals for the past three seasons, making the playoffs in each of the first two to extend the organization’s postseason streak to eight years. They lost in the first round each time and have not won a series since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2018 under Barry Trotz...

Knicks’ Randle could return from ankle injury to face Cavs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:25 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The New York Knicks could have star forward Julius Randle back for their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers after he missed the final two weeks of the regular season with a sprained left ankle.Randle has been undergoing treatment and showing steady improvement. On Friday, the Knicks said that he’s questionable for Saturday’s Game 1 in Cleveland.Randle played in New York’s first 77 games before rolling his ankle against Miami on March 29. He sat out of the final five games, including a win over Cleveland on March 31.The 28-year-old averaged a career-high 25.1 points and 10.0 rebounds in his fourth season with New York.The Cavs prepared all week as if Randle will be active. It’s not yet known if he’ll start or how long he’ll be able to play.Randle will get some extra time to rest with Game 2 not scheduled until Tuesday night.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource