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Flooding near Pajaro River forces stretch of Highway 1 to be closed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

The flooding near the Pajaro River that forced thousands of people to flee from flood waters prompted authorities in Monterey County to close a stretch of Highway 1 early Sunday.Winter storm, power outage and wet weather driving tipsReady for a power outage? 5 things you probably forgot to doWhat to do when the power comes back onHere are tips for driving on wet roads from our Mr. RoadshowAnd here are Mr. Roadshow’s tips for driving in snowHow to sign up for flood and other alerts in your neighborhoodWatch how to use sandbags, plastic and plywood to protect your home from floodingLatest Bay Area weather coverageThe Monterey County Office of Emergency Services announced the full closure of the highway from Salinas Road to Highway 129 (Riverside Drive) at 9:15 a.m. Sunday.The development was the latest hardship for an area that saw evacuation shelters continuing to fill following a breach in the levee that sent water cascading into Pajaro, the unincorporated town near the river where ...

Flooding closes lanes on I-880 in Fremont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

FREMONT, Calif. (KRON) -- Flooding from the most recent rain has closed three lanes of Interstate 880, according to the California Highway Patrol. Newsom working with federal government after fall of Silicon Valley Bank I-880 just south of Thornton Avenue has closures in lanes two, three and four. On the southbound side, the fourth lane is closed. CHP is currently on the scene working with Caltrans. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. This is a developing story. Please stick with KRON for updates.

Moore’s pick to lead State Police faces tough battle for confirmation in Maryland Senate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Gov. Wes Moore (D) is standing behind his nominee to lead the Maryland State Police, even as some lawmakers are pushing back on his nomination, in what is so far the biggest fight over a Cabinet-level appointment for the new administration.Two weeks ago, Moore nominated Lt. Col. Roland L. Butler Jr. to serve as Maryland State Police superintendent. If confirmed he would be the first Black man to lead the agency.Butler, however, faces a difficult 10 days leading into what will likely be a March 20 appearance before the Senate Executive Nominations Committee.Sen. Joanne C. Benson (D-Prince George’s), in an interview, said Butler, who at one time was chief of the agency’s Field Operations Bureau, was unresponsive to concerns about how Black troopers were disciplined and complaints about racism within the agency.Benson, joined by Sen. C....

Mueren 8 personas tras volcarse bote en playa de California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

Ocho personas murieron después de que un bote panga volcara en Black’s Beach el sábado por la noche, dijo San Diego Fire-Rescue.Aproximadamente a las 11:30 p.m. SDFD Lifeguards recibió una llamada al 911 de una persona que informó que estaba en un bote panga con 15 personas que llegaron a la costa en Black’s Beach y que otro bote panga con ocho personas se había volcado y había personas en el agua, dijo SDFD. Los salvavidas al principio no pudieron acceder a la playa debido a la marea alta, pero continuaron hacia el norte para encontrar cuerpos sin vida y dos botes de panga volcados cerca de Black Gold Road. Socorristas y bomberos adicionales llegaron junto con la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de Estados Unidos (CBP por sus siglas en inglés) y médicos para ayudar a las víctimas. Los salvavidas en la escena encontraron siete cuerpos fallecidos y mientras sacaban a las víctimas del agua hasta las rodillas, los oficiales de CBP encontraron ocho personas falleci...

Dispute leads to shooting at Denver metro sports bar, one critically injured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two people were injured after a dispute led to a shooting at Ugly Dog Sports Cafe late Saturday night, according to the Adams County Sheriff's Office.The incident happened at 10:50 p.m. and began as a dispute between the suspect, who was a patron, and the staff. One of the victims was a staff member, while the other was not. ACSO told FOX31 the victim was treated for a gunshot wound to the leg, and the other was shot in the upper body and was in critical condition. Woman shot after road rage incident with stolen vehicle, Aurora PD says No one is in custody, and an investigation was ongoing. The suspect was described as a Black or Hispanic man wearing a red jacket.Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call 303-288-1535.FOX31 will provide updates as they become available.

Moldova says it thwarted Russia-linked plot ahead of anti-government protests

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

The Moldovan police said on Sunday that they arrested a group of men with ties to Russia who were scheming to whip up unrest at anti-government protests in Moldova.The arrests come just a few days after the White House warned that Moscow is trying to “weaken the Moldovan government.”Moldova, a small country of around 2.5 million people located between Romania and Ukraine, has been facing mounting political pressure from Moscow since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Moldova, which is led by pro-Western President Maia Sandu, was granted candidate status for EU membership last June.Last month, Sandu said the Kremlin was planning to stage a coup in Moldova.The head of Moldova’s police, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, revealed on Sunday that 50 to 100 people were set to be involved in the plot, each to receive up to $10,000 for participating in the anti-government demonstrations.The Moldovan police said they managed to foil the plot on Saturday, leading to seven people being detained, after an und...

Los Angeles Rams trading star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to Miami Dolphins: reports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to trade star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins, according to reports. The Rams will receive a 2023 third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long in exchange for the six-time Pro Bowler.The deal is expected to be finalized when the 2023 league year officially begins on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.“I prayed for this specifically for about a month & now it’s happening,” Ramsey posted on his Twitter account Sunday. Ramsey will join four-time Pro Bowler Xavien Howard in Miami when the deal finalizes, created a duo in the secondary that would improve a defense that ranked 24th in points per game (24.1) last season.This is a developing story. Check back for more details. ()

Dolphins, Rams agree on trade that brings All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey to Miami

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

The Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams have agreed on a trade that sends three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey to Miami, according to a league source Sunday.In exchange for Ramsey, the Dolphins send the Rams a 2023 third-round pick, No. 77 overall, and tight end Hunter Long.The Dolphins, on the eve of free agent negotiations beginning Monday, were in the market for a top cornerback. The team recently cut Byron Jones after his failed rehab from lower left leg surgery in March 2022 that never allowed him to suit up for Miami last season. The Dolphins also had fellow cornerback Xavien Howard struggle through groin injuries despite earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2022, and nickel cornerback Nik Needham’s season ended prematurely due to a torn Achilles.Ramsey has made three All-Pros and six Pro Bowls in seven NFL seasons between the Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars. He was a member of Los Angeles’ 2021 Super Bowl-winning team. The former Florida State standout has 19 caree...

Shriners Rosters announced

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

The MHSFCA and Aleppo Shriners of Wilmington announced the rosters have been selected for the 45th edition of the Shriners Game on Friday, June 16 at Bentley University with a 7 p.m. kickoff.The coaching staff for the North Squad is headed by head coach Gavin Monagle of Masconomet. Monagle will be assisted by Joe Gaff (Malden Catholic), Sean Driscoll (St. Mary’s), Eddie Blum (North Reading), Bruce Rich Jr. (Westford Academy) and Jim Rabbitt (KIPP). Serving as the North liaison is Pat Lamusta from Lynnfield.The South Squad Head Coach is Jim Kelliher of Abington. Assisting Kelliher are Bryce Guilbeault (Old Rochester), Todd Kiley (Holliston), Chris Landolfi (Hanover), Brandon Mendez (Old Colony) and Mike O’Donnell (Hull). Returning this year as the South liaison is Bob Bancroft. ​​North Squad​​​​​​                                                          South Squad1 Karmarri Ellerbe ​QB ​Everett HS               ​​1 Shamir Morales ​WR​ Brighton HS​2 David Brown Jr.​ RB​ St. Mary...

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra vents after a night of ‘egos’ and an officiating ‘last laugh’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:22 GMT

The consternation began when Jimmy Butler took an elbow to the face and was called for a foul midway through what would turn into Saturday night’s 126-114 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic at Amway Center.The final bit of fuel on the fire was when the Miami Heat were called for a technical foul with 10.4 seconds to play after Butler walked off the court and into the locker room amid play, while still technically in the game.Both calls were made by referee James Williams, the last seemingly triggering a breaking point for Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.“It was kind of a bizarre deal,” Spoelstra said of the late technical in a game already decided. “There was like half a dozen instances we had with that official.“It’s neither here nor there.”Spoelstra attempted to leave it there, with criticism of officiating last week leading to a $30,000 fine for Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, albeit with a diatribe far more pointed and profane than Spoels...