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McCarthy move on impeachment wins over reluctant GOP

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves and Kevin Freking | Associated PressWASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s sudden decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has won over even the most reluctant Republicans, with some GOP lawmakers pushing for swift action while others expect it to drag into the 2024 election year.McCarthy opened and closed a private meeting Wednesday of House Republicans justifying his reasoning for the inquiry sought by former President Donald Trump, the party’s frontrunner to challenge Biden next year.The White House mobilized to fight what it called the “unprecedented, unfounded claims” against the president regarding his son, Hunter, and family finances.Biden did not respond to shouted questions about impeachment during an event on cancer research at the White House.“They have turned up no evidence,” said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. “This is a political stunt.”The mo...

Major crash shuts down Vasco Lane near border of Contra Costa, Alameda counties

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

A big rig and van crashed Wednesday on a major bypass road that connects Contra Costa and Alameda counties, the California Highway Patrol said.Few details were available immediately, but the CHP said the crash had shut down both lanes of Vasco Road just north of the counties’ border. The crash first was reported about 10:55 a.m.It was unknown how long both lanes would be closed. The CHP advised motorists to avoid the area and to use alternative routes.At least one person was hospitalized, according to the CHP.No other information was available immediately.This is a developing report. Please check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | From the Roadshow archives: Highway 85 tragedy that spurred safety changes across California Crashes and Disasters | Letters: Mishandling traffic | Religious policy | Hormones’ influence | Oppose EATS | Article distracts | Research spending Crashes and Disasters | From the Roadsho...

Bay Area arts: 6 concerts and shows to see this weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

There are a lot of cool concerts and shows to see this week in the Bay Area, as the fall classical and stage seasons heat up. Here’s a partial roundup.Classical picks: Verdi, Bach gemsThe classical season is off to a bold start this week with Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” and two performances of Bach’s beloved “Brandenburg” Concertos.Verdi at SF Opera: Over the past few seasons, San Francisco Opera music director Eun Sun Kim has traced a thrilling journey through the music of Giuseppe Verdi; this month, she brings her musical mastery to “Il Trovatore.” Fueled by deep secrets, passion and revenge, it’s one of the composer’s most powerful dramatic works, and David McVicar’s production is inspired by the dark imagery of Spanish artist Francisco Goya. Directed by Roy Rallo and conducted by Kim, the cast features acclaimed soprano Angel Blue as Leonora, along with Arturo Chacón-Cruz as Manrico, Ekaterina Semenchuk as Azucena, and George Petean as the Count di Luna.Details: Through Oct. 1,...

All lanes blocked on Vasco Road in East Bay after big rig, van crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

(KRON) -- All lanes are blocked on a major road that connects Contra Costa County and Alameda County. Both the southbound and northbound lanes are shut down on Vasco Road after a big rig and van crashed on Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol.The crash resulted in part of the van to have "impaled" the driver, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page. Officials reported multiple people were injured from this crash that happened around 10:55 a.m., CHP said. However, it is unknown at this time how many were injured and the severity of their injuries. Vasco Road is approximately 20 miles and connects the cities of Livermore and Brentwood. The public is asked to avoid the area at this time. The video above is courtesy of Press.net/Melissa van Ruiten.This story will be updated. Check back as KRON4 learns more.

San Francisco pedestrian was struck by Muni bus, officials confirm

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- More details about a controversial incident involving a San Francisco pedestrian, a Muni bus, an ambulance, and driverless Cruise cars were released this week.The fatal accident happened at the intersection of Harrison Street and 7th Street on August 14. One of the San Francisco Fire Department members who responded to the scene later wrote an internal report about what happened. The report accused two driverless Cruise cars of blocking and delaying an ambulance that urgently needed to rush the pedestrian to a hospital. The pedestrian died between 20-30 minutes after arriving at the hospital from injuries including blunt force trauma. On Tuesday, SFFD and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency officials confirmed that the pedestrian was initially struck by a Muni bus driven by a human. The Muni bus was stopped on Harrison Street when the pedestrian began crossing the street midblock near the rear of the bus. At some point, the pedestrian fell, and the ...

San Jose seeks collaboration with the Indigenous community

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

(BCN) -- San Jose leaders want to dive deeper into the history of the local Indigenous community in an effort to understand the past and recommit to more inclusion in the future. San Jose Councilmembers Peter Ortiz, Dev Davis, David Cohen, Domingo Candelas and Bien Doan are proposing a study session to learn more about the relation of the Muwekma Ohlone people -- an Indigenous tribe from Santa Clara County -- to wider San Jose. The study session is planned for early next year, Ortiz said. Ortiz hopes that by fully learning about the tribe's background, city officials will be more aware of bringing the Muwekma Ohlone into discussions involving development that could affect their lands. Some California inflation relief checks still haven’t been sent: Is yours missing? "It's our hope to have local experts from San Jose State, Santa Clara University, anthropologist leaders and stakeholders to all be a part of these conversations," Ortiz told San Jose Spotlight. The idea f...

Sunnyvale man apprehended with multiple charges after 'bait bike' activation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A Sunnyvale man was apprehended by Stanford Department of Public Safety deputies after activating a GEAR (Global Electronic Auto Recovery) bike and charged with grand theft, resisting arrest, possession of weapons on school grounds, possession of burglary tools, and possession of controlled substances.Law enforcement was alerted to the activation of a GEAR bike (bait bike) on the evening of Sunday, September 10 at the Avery Aquatics Center in Stanford. The suspect, a 40-year-old Sunnyvale resident, was tracked by deputies as he fled the scene with the GEAR bike, hiding in a eucalyptus grove off Palm Drive. Deputies clear out heated Sunol Glen school board meeting According to deputies, the suspect was apprehended after a foot chase.  While searching for the suspect, the deputies found the suspect’s items: burglary tools, a fixed-blade knife, methamphetamine, and a replica firearm. According to deputies, the replica firearm was an empty lighter that closely res...

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival expands schedule

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Music enthusiasts get an extra day to revel in the sounds of Trombone Shorty, the Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas and many more as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival expands its schedule next year, organizers announced Wednesday.The festival said it will add an eighth day to the lineup in 2024, creating two four-day weekends for the event. The 2024 dates are now Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 28, and Thursday, May 2, through Sunday, May 5.Festival organizers did not provide a reason for the change, but the move is not unprecedented. The 2003 festival kicked off on a Thursday, as did the 50th anniversary of the event in 2019, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported.Wednesday’s announcement about 2024 did not include any information about whether next year’s Thursdays will be discounted days for Louisiana residents, which is usually deemed “locals” day at the festival.Source

Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup for 10th straight game due to oblique strain

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup for his 10th straight game Wednesday because of a strained right oblique.“We just had a conversation inside,” Angels manager Phil Nevin said prior to the series finale against Seattle. “That’s between us, but today just wasn’t the right day to go.”Ohtani got hurt during batting practice prior to a Sept. 4 game against Baltimore.The AL MVP front-runner was in the original lineup for Monday’s series opener but was scratched after his pregame workout.The 29-year-old’s pitching season ended last month because of a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.Ohtani is batting .304 with an AL-best 44 home runs, 95 RBIs and 20 stolen bases along with a 10-5 record, 3.14 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 132 innings. He is eligible for free agency after this season.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Rugby World Cup success has a different meaning to New Zealand and Namibia

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:52 GMT

Success at the Rugby World Cup is measured very differently by New Zealand and Namibia.For New Zealand, the tournament is a good one only if the cup is won.For Namibia, its mere presence in France is a win.Some players had to change jobs in order to get leave for a month to attend the tournament. The capital Windhoek centers the country, so coming to practice from up north can mean a drive of five hours; from the Atlantic coast, four hours; and from the south, seven hours.“Wherever the players are situated, it’s always a sacrifice,” coach Allister Coetzee said. “And that tells of the resilience of the people and how much they love rugby.“Success for a Namibian team is once you overcome all the challenges and you get to a World Cup for a seventh time, that is already success in its own right. There are a couple of big nations not lucky to be here. We have worked hard and played ourselves into this competition again.“There is a bigger calling for these gentlemen. The...