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APEC updates: Xi Jinping supporters bused in for Biden-Xi demonstration

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting entered its fifth day, protesters took to the streets across San Francisco, resulting in Muni being rerouted. To the south, there are also protests near the planned location for Wednesday's meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. With widespread street closures in effect, including two lanes shut down on the Bay Bridge, San Francisco has been transformed by the conference, which is expected to draw 20,000 people and 22 world leaders to the city. APEC street closures: How to navigate traffic, closures, and tow away zones Follow our live blog for the latest updates on protests, road closures and more.APEC San Francisco 2023 live updates:Wednesday, Nov. 152:05 p.m. -- Hundreds of pro-Xi supporters bused in for roadside demonstrationSupporters of Chinese President Xi Jinping were bused in by the hundreds for a roadside demonstration near the site of a meeting between Xi and U.S. Preside...

Northstar and Heavenly delay opening of ski season due to warm weather

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

(KRON) -- Northstar and Heavenly will be delaying their targeted opening days for ski season due to sustained warm temperatures in the Tahoe region, KRON4 has confirmed. A spokesperson for Northstar California Resort said they are monitoring the weather minute-by-minute and that their snow-making teams are ready to make snow at every possible opportunity. APEC updates: Xi Jinping supporters bused in for Biden-Xi demonstration The resorts are intent on opening the "2023/24 ski and ride season the moment we're able to," the spokesperson said. Until then, the resorts will provide updates on the outlook and share a new planned opening date as soon as possible.The originally planned opening date for was this Friday, Nov. 17. Northstar Resorts says it will still have activities and experiences for guests to enjoy this Friday, including the Gondola at Heavenly and various restaurants, bars and pubs at both resorts.Kirkwood is still scheduled to open on Friday, Dec. 1 as initially planned...

Curry injury update: Warriors star to be re-evaluated for knee injury

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

(KRON) -- Stephen Curry will not play Thursday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors announced on Wednesday. Curry underwent an MRI Tuesday for a right knee injury he suffered Sunday night during a home game against the Timberwolves. Haney-Prograis: First SF title fight in years expected to sell out Chase Center The MRI revealed that there was no structural damage to the knee, the team said. The Warriors superstar will be re-evaluated "at some point later this week," and his timeline to return is unknown at this time.Curry suffered the injury in Sunday's 116-110 loss after driving to the basket against multiple defenders and falling on his right knee. The injury comes at a bad time for the Warriors (6-6) as they have lost four straight games. Curry, 35, was playing at an elite level before the injury by averaging 30.7 points per game on 48.8% shooting -- good for third in the NBA.Golden State hosts the Thunder on Thursday with a 7 p.m. tipoff. Wa...

BART offers preview of new fare gates

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Bay Area Rapid Transit revealed a photograph of its new head-high station fare gates.The gates will be installed systemwide as part of BART's latest effort to win riders back and overhaul safety in the system. The new fare gates will have a "new look and improved experience," boost safety by reducing fare evasion, and don modern technology, transit officials said.The overall fare gate array height (gate, console, integrated barrier) will form a tall barrier of 72” minimum to prevent fare evasion.Earlier this year, BART's Board of Directors approved a $90 million Next Generation Fare Gate project. The project calls for all stations to have the new fare gates by the end of 2025. BART officials posted a photograph of the new gate design Tuesday, adding, "This is an overall structure for the Next Generation BART Fare Gates. This is a work in progress and not the final design. We're ready to share a photo of the structure for the very first time. BART will be inst...

Evacuations lifted for fire in Wellington neighborhood

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Residents were ordered to evacuate Wednesday afternoon because of a fire in a Wellington neighborhood.The evacuation order was lifted just after 4:30 p.m.Evacuations were ordered around 3 p.m. for the 7500 block of Little Fox Lane, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. The evacuation area includes Jockey Drive south to the 7400 block of Little Fox Lane from Little Fox Lane to Back Stretch Drive. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox "EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY," the sheriff's office said in an emergency alert.The evacuation area is surrounded by several streets of homes in Wellington and is highlighted in the map below:The public can text LCEVAC to 888777 for updates and visit nocoalert.org for the latest evacuation map.FOX31 spoke with a witness who said it looked like an explosion at a house with damage in the area.FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.

Suspect identified in killing of 73-year-old in Lone Tree

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Lone Tree identified a suspect in the shooting death of 73-year-old Michael Lohmeier, who was found dead in his car there on Nov. 4.James Mathew Neal, 23, was still at large as of Wednesday. He was last seen in the Colorado Springs area, according to the Lone Tree Police Department.Police asked for the public's help in finding Neal but warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.James Mathew Neal, 23, considered armed and dangerous, is wanted in the death of Michael Lohmeier in Lone Tree. (Credit: Lone Tree Police Department).Anyone who sees Neal should contact 911 immediately before submitting any tip through the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers tip line at 720-913-7867.Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

Daddy Bruce Randolph's annual Thanksgiving meal needs donors before Friday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The annual Daddy Bruce Randolph Thanksgiving meal handout is set to happen on Saturday, but the organization still needs to raise a good chunk of change before then. “This year, we lost several of our major donors and we are having to purchase things that usually would be free," said Xiomara Yanique, with The Epworth Foundation. How many people are expected to travel through DIA this Thanksgiving? Yanique said they committed that 5,000 people will get a box of food that serves eight people total.“That is what we have committed to 5,000 people. They have submitted for a basket. It’ll cost us $400,000 right now. We have raised about $160,000, so you can see we are severely short," Yanique said.Big donors wanted for Thanksgiving traditionShe said they are looking for an angel investor. She said she is asking if anyone knows someone in the entertainment, sports or business industries who could donate a good amount.She said it also takes the community, so every small do...

Pair of suspects arrested in Arvada bus stop homicide

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two people are behind bars several months after Arvada Police found a man dead at a bus stop.According to the Arvada Police Department, at about 8:01 a.m. on Jan. 17, officers were dispatched to a bus stop at 9825 W. 58th Ave. for a welfare check of an individual on the ground. Broomfield woman dies after catamaran sinks in Bahamas When officers arrived at approximately 8:08 a.m., they found a man already dead, with "significant" injuries.The victim was identified as Salvador Vasquez, 43. Through investigation, Arvada detectives learned Vasquez had been involved in a "physical altercation" with Michaelee Anthony Britt, 36, and Ashley Nicole Romero, 32. The fight occurred in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, at a nearby residence in the 8600 block of West 62nd Place.According to police, Vasquez left the residence on foot and while at the bus stop, succumbed to the injuries that Britt and Romero allegedly inflicted. Britt was arrested on Monday and Romero was arr...

Video shows terrifying moments as Bahamas tour boat sinks; Colorado tourist dead

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A video shows the terrifying moments a ferry carrying tourists heading to Blue Lagoon in the Bahamas sunk Tuesday at around 10:30 a.m. A 74-year-old woman from Broomfield, Colorado, was killed, police confirmed to The Associated Press. She had been on vacation with her family when the boat sank. According to local Bahamas news outlets, the Colorado woman was able to make it to land but died "as a result of the incident." The cause of her death is unknown. Two other people were hospitalized after the incident. Kelly Schissel, a passenger on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas, was aboard the two-tier ferry with over 100 other people heading to Blue Lagoon when she noticed something was wrong. Frontier Airlines launches $499 ‘all-you-can-fly’ annual pass Schissel said she was on the top deck when she heard people "freaking out" and saw water coming into the boat after the boat took a sharp turn."Well the Bahamas is off to a fun start… our ferry went dow...

5 tips for surviving holiday travel at Denver International Airport

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Airports nationwide, including Denver International Airport, are expected to be packed full of people in the week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.The Transportation Security Administration said it expects around 840,000 people to pass through security at DIA during the 12 days between Friday, Nov. 17, and Tuesday, Nov. 28. Colorado lawmakers ask TSA for answers on long security wait times Due to the huge influx of travelers nationwide, and at DIA specifically, TSA gave some tips that people can follow to make things as easy as possible.Download the Colorado digital IDColorado offers both digital driver licenses and photo IDs that people can download onto their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet to use instead of their physical ID cards.Have the info you need if you're eligible for TSA PreCheckTSA said to confirm your Known Traveler Number and make sure it, as well as your date of birth, is on your reservation. Additionally, children 12 and younger can use the TSA PreC...