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New BART fare gates could go into service next week in West Oakland

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- BART is targeting the end of December as the first day of service for its new fare gates, the transit agency announced in a thread on X, formerly Twitter. The gates, which are currently undergoing hundreds of tests, will be rolled out first at the West Oakland station.BART has yet to arrive at a final design for the gates and is currently still testing new designs, materials and features, the transit agency said. Fares, BART said, have been the agency's main source of revenue since it first launched in 1972. However, since 2020, when the COVID pandemic brought on a steep drop in ridership, BART has been reliant on state and federal funding to stay afloat. Robbers are following shoppers home, Alameda police say "As we welcome riders and seek more sustainable funding sources, fare gates remain critical for our operations funding," BART said. "We have long needed to replace our decades old fare gates, which are at end of their useful life."Graphic: BARTThe new...

Pacific storm that unleashed coastal flooding pushes across Southern California into Arizona

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lightning crackled offshore as a blustery Pacific storm crossed the San Diego coast and pushed eastward through desert areas into Arizona early Friday after flooding communities northwest of Los Angeles.As millions scrambled to finish holiday shopping or headed out onto highways, a swath of Southern California remained under a flood watch due to possible periods of more rain, but forecasters said there was much less storminess and the holiday weekend would be dry. After slowly moving down the coast during the week, the brunt of the storm reached San Diego late Thursday. Just before midnight, a squall with gusts up to 55 mph (88.5 kph) dumped more than a half-inch (1.5 centimeters) of rain at Point Loma in 30 to 40 minutes, the National Weather Service said. Rain also began arriving in southwest Arizona. The weather service’s Flagstaff office said the center of the low-pressure system was expected to move from southwest of San Diego to near Yuma by evening.On...

Lazio beats Empoli in Italy. Genoa comes from behind to overcome Sassuolo

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

ROME (AP) — Lazio moved into the top half of Serie A when it beat Empoli 2-0 on Friday and returned to winning ways after two straight losses.Mattéo Guendouzi got the opener after eight minutes when he rifled home through a crowd of players following a goalmouth scramble.Mattia Zaccagni doubled the lead midway through the second half when he stabbed home from close range.Empoli has the poorest attack in the league with just 10 goals in 17 games. Although it matched Lazio at times, the result left it third from bottom.Lazio rose two places into ninth.In the other early game, Genoa came from behind to beat Sassuolo 2-1 and end its four-game winless streak.Sassuolo took the lead through Andrea Pinamonti after 28 minutes and Genoa equalized in the second half when Albert Gudmundsson converted from the penalty spot after Martin Eric was adjudged to have handled the ball.Gudmundsson, whose goal was his second in two games, was also involved three minutes before time in the match-winner. H...

New Mexico parties certify 5 GOP candidates for June presidential primary amid challenge to Trump

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Donald Trump is among a slate of presidential candidates New Mexico’s major political parties certified Friday to appear on the state’s June 4 primary ballots, amid uncertainty about whether any state can bar the former president from contention under anti-insurrection provisions of the U.S. Constitution.Trump is among five contenders for the GOP nomination who a presidential primary nominating committee certified for New Mexico’s primary ballot. The Republican Party reserved the option to withdraw candidates from the primary until mid-February if any drop out of national contention.For now, the certified Republican candidates include former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.“If nobody drops out, fine, we’ll keep it the way it is,” state Republican Party Chairman Steve Pearce said.New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon oversaw the committee mee...

Jags QB Trevor Lawrence practices with hopes of clearing concussion protocol and playing at Bucs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence practiced Friday despite remaining in the NFL’s concussion protocol.Lawrence sprinted from stretching lines to positions groups and looked sharp in individual passing drills. Coach Doug Pederson said Lawrence needed to go through practice and see how he responds to stress before he can gain medical clearance to play.“We’ll give him as much as we can, as much as he can tolerate,” Pederson said.Lawrence still would need to clear protocol before the team travels to Tampa Bay on Saturday to be able to play Sunday afternoon against the Buccaneers (7-7), who have won three in a row.“He is trending in the right direction and hopefully things go well today,” Pederson said.Lawrence didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday but was in the facility with teammates and going through game-plan meetings.“It’s always good to see Trevor back out there. He’s one of the toughest dudes I’ve ...

The Supreme Court says no, for now, to special counsel’s plea for quick ruling on Trump’s immunity from prosecution

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says no, for now, to special counsel’s plea for quick ruling on Trump’s immunity from prosecution.Source

Thornton police seek bank robber who disguised appearance during crime

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force and the Thornton Police Department are seeking help in identifying an individual who allegedly robbed a bank on Dec. 20.According to the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, the alleged crime took place at about 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday at the First Bank located at 3990 E. 104th Ave. in Thornton.The suspect allegedly presented a demand note and fled from the bank on a mountain bike. The individual had been seen in the bank a day before the robbery, according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Card skimmer suspect arrested after 3 devices found at 7-Eleven ATMs The suspect is described as a Black male wearing heavy makeup, including false eyelashes, and acrylic nails. The suspect also wore a black head covering similar to a hijab, a black face mask with a pink logo, a multi-colored long robe/dress, black shoes and a black purse.This suspect is wanted in connection to a Dec. 20, 2023, bank robbery in Thornton. (Credit: Metro Denver Crime...

Serious crash causes miles-long backup on NB I-25 in Denver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A serious crash is impacting traffic heading north on Interstate 25. According to FOX31 reporter Courtney Fromm, the backup began right before the Orchard Road exit (milepost 198) and was impacting traffic as far south as milepost 194, near the Colorado 470 interchange and Park Meadows. See the latest traffic conditions in Denver on FOX31 Only one lane of the highway was open to traffic northbound, according to Colorado Department of Transportation highway cameras that showed very little traffic moving at the site of the crash.CDOT reported the crash between Exit 198 and 199, Orchard Road and Belleview Avenue. Four right lanes are closed due to the crash.The delays come during one of the busiest travel days of the year, according to AAA and other traffic-based agencies. AAA is projecting 115.2 million Americans will be heading 50 miles or more from home during the 10-day year-end holiday travel period. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint ...

CU students help rebuild professor's home burned in Marshall Fire

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Nearly two years ago, the Marshall Fire burned thousands of acres in Boulder County and destroyed over 1,000 homes in its path. It was the most destructive fire in Colorado history.One of those houses was home to Matt Morris, an engineering professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. His family is spending their first Christmas in their new home on the property this year, according to a release from CU. Why a burn extinguished days before Marshall Fire is believed to be part of the cause Morris started to rebuild their home in August of 2022. According to the release, one of his students, George Kurtz, heard about his efforts and showed up to help. Kurtz, then a senior in architectural engineering, kept showing up and Morris eventually hired him. Daniel Donado Quintero, then a first-year civil engineering PhD student, joined the effort in November 2022.Morris, two of his students and numerous volunteers were able to construct more than 80% of the new house wi...

Miami Heat to retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey in ceremony

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:31 GMT

The Miami Heat announced Friday the retirement of Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey in a ceremony scheduled for next month during halftime of their matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Haslem, a pivotal figure in the team’s history, will join an elite group of Heat players on Jan 19, including Alonzo Mourning, Tim Hardaway, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade, as the sixth player to have his jersey retired.The organization said the decision to retire Haslem’s jersey reflects his remarkable 20-year career with the Heat, culminating in three NBA Championships, seven Eastern Conference Championships, and 12 Divisional Titles. “It’s about a great legacy, a thank you moment that has been earned over 20 years of being an incredible championship player and most importantly, the best leader,” said Heat President Pat Riley. “He’s going to have his day and I can’t wait to see his jersey hang in the rafters.”Haslem, who retired last season, made history as one of on...