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Rainstorms heading to Southern California, residents prepare for flooding

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

As a storm makes its way to Southern California, many residents are preparing as a major flood watch was issued for multiple counties. “This rain for us is going to be very beneficial especially because we are going to see multiple days of it,” said KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez. Scattered showers have already arrived for some areas and more significant rainfall is expected to arrive late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.“Thunderstorms and lightning will be favorable with a remote risk of a small, short-lived tornado,” said the National Weather Service. The counties most at risk include Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.Residents living in recent burn scar areas are preparing for major flooding and mudslides that may threaten homes and even lives.Expected rainfall in Southern California for the week of Dec. 19, 2023. (KTLA)Thunderstorms, flooding and a potential small tornado heading to SoCal on the week of Dec. 19, 2023. (National Weather Service...

Man stabbed in robbery at Half Moon Bay grocery store

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

HALF MOON BAY – A 30-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a robbery and a stabbing at a supermarket in Half Moon Bay on Monday, according to authorities.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Redwood City police searching for man who carjacked vehicle and set it on fire Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man charged in connection with San Francisco mass shooting Crime and Public Safety | Victim snaps photo of vehicle after San Mateo hit-and-run collision, leading to suspect’s arrest Crime and Public Safety | Man assaults San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy at end of crime spree, authorities say Crime and Public Safety | Driver arrested in connection with hit-and-run that injured two in San Mateo Deputies were called to the Safeway at 70 North Cabrillo Highway around 12:05 p.m. for a report of a stabbing, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.The victim was st...

NHL’s stingiest team stymies San Jose Sharks offense

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks played the NHL’s stingiest defensive team on Tuesday night, and the result was all too predictable.The Sharks allowed a power play goal in the first period and two even-strength goals in 1:10 in the second in a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at SAP Center.The Sharks managed just nine shots on goal in the first two periods, including seven at even strength.Jacob MacDonald scored at the 18:41 mark of the third period, as the Sharks avoided being shut out for the second time in three games, and for the first time at home this season.Goalie David Rittich, who was making his Kings debut and his first NHL start of the season, needed to make just 14 saves, including three on the power play as the Sharks went 1-for-3 with the man advantage.The Sharks nearly scored earlier in the third period. After a scramble in front of the Kings’ net, the puck glided toward the goal line, but Los Angeles defenseman Mikey Anderson swiped it underneath Rittich before it ful...

San Francisco businessman faces multiple break-ins in a matter of days

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – One San Francisco business owner has become the victim of three crimes in just over a week. He says first his car was broken into  -- followed by two of his businesses.Ken Lowe says he’s fortunate that the thefts were relatively small and didn’t disrupt operations, but after nearly 30 years of owning businesses in the city, he says this is a disturbing trend.On Saturday, Dec. 9, Lowe woke up to his car broken into in a parking lot near California and Fillmore Streets. Then on Thursday, thieves stole about $5,000 worth of supplies from his sushi bar, Ace Wasabi, in the Marina District. Two killed after car hits tree in Campbell But based on the security video Lowe doesn’t believe they targeted the restaurant. The business shares an alleyway with Apple, and he believes the thieves first tried to break into Apple but failed.“They stumbled across our store and broke in, entered and wiped out two freezers filled with fish and meat,” Lowe said.Finally, on Sunday, ...

Missing North Bay woman found safe

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

Update: Hall has been found safe.(KRON) -- The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman who was reported missing on Tuesday.Donnita Hall, 76, was last seen around noon Tuesday in Windsor walking her dog on Highway 101 between Arata Lane and Shiloh Road. She is considered at-risk due to her age and dementia. Antioch police search for missing man Hall is a white woman who stands 5-foot-6 with long, gray hair and brown eyes. An image of Hall is at the top of the story.Hall was last seen wearing a blue, long-sleeved shirt and dark jeans. Her dog is small with black-and-white fur. Anyone who sees Hall or knows where she might be is asked to call (707) 565-2121.

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum gives injury update after brief scare in loss to Warriors

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

The Celtics had a brief scare in Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors when Jayson Tatum went hobbling off the court to the locker room in the first quarter.With 7:45 left in the first quarter, Tatum inadvertently stepped on the foot of Golden State’s Brandin Podziemski and rolled his left ankle. The Celtics star immediately limped off to the locker room to get it tested before returning for the start of the second quarter.Tatum did not seem to be quite himself for the remainder of the game, however, as he finished with 15 points on just 5-for-17 shooting, including 2-for-9 from 3-point range, though he did have seven assists. He told reporters in San Francisco after the game that the ankle was swollen, and it admitted it affected him while playing.“Not to make any excuses, but when you sprain your ankle it kind of swells up and it’s just stiff,” Tatum told reporters. “So it’s tough to … it just makes it a little tougher to move. But I still was out there, so I feel like if you go out ther...

Hundreds of rideshare drivers protest near San Diego International Airport

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- More than 100 rideshare drivers fed up over what they say are low wages and unfair percentage splits protested Tuesday night near the San Diego International Airport. The protest happened at the rideshare parking lot near the Rental Car Center, where drivers park and wait for rides.“20 rides and I make $90 in 12 hours, it’s horrible,” said Juan Rivera, who organized the grassroots effort alerting other drivers on Whatsapp to meet at 6 p.m. if they wanted to air any concerns.Kenny Breazil has been driving for eight years and has over 17,000 rides under his belt.“When I started, they were taking 20% and we were getting 80%. Now they’re taking half or more,” he said. “I have a couple extra jobs. I have to work a thousand jobs now.”The drivers who protested say they used to make about $400 a day. Now, some argue they make $150 for a 12-hour day. After paying to fill up his gas tank, driver Eyad Alsawah said it ends up being $90 for the day.   These California cities ...

Tesla’s Swedish labor dispute pits anti-union Musk against Scandinavian worker ideals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

Tesla has found itself locked in an increasingly bitter dispute with union workers in Sweden and neighboring countries. The showdown pits the electric car maker’s CEO Elon Musk, who’s staunchly anti-union, against the strongly held labor ideals of Scandinavian countries. None of Tesla’s workers anywhere in the world are unionized, raising questions about whether strikes could spread to other parts of Europe where employees commonly have collective bargaining rights — notably in Germany, Tesla’s most important market.Here are key things to know about the union fight: HOW DID THE TESLA STRIKE GAIN STEAM?About 130 mechanics at 10 Tesla garages across Sweden walked off the job on Oct. 27 over the company’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. Tesla doesn’t have a factory in Sweden, but does have a network of service centers. Since the mechanics with the powerful Swedish metalworkers’ union IF Metall went on strike, other workers around the cou...

2023 Atlas of Migration confirms continued strong EU support to Ukrainians fleeing the war

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

On the occasion of International Migrants' Day (18 December), the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) released a new edition of the Atlas of Migration, an online tool providing the latest harmonized and validated data on migration for the 27 EU Member States and for 171 countries and territories around the world.The 2023 edition features a special thematic section on EU solidarity trends towards people displaced from Ukraine. It shows that the determination and resilience of Europeans to support Ukraine and the displaced people remains strong at EU level. This coincides with results of August 2023 Eurobarometer survey showing that 79% of people  are in favour of welcoming people fleeing the war to the EU.Promoting our European Way of Life Vice President Margaritis Schinas said: “The Atlas of Migration is an important tool to understand the dynamics of migration trends, not only at EU level but also worldwide. This information is key to grasp the complexity of migration, gives u...

'Glide' celebrates 60 years with new CEO

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:19 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The Glide Memorial Church and Foundation is celebrating 60 years serving San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood with free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and so much more. Now a major leadership transition is taking place there, but not only a transition in leadership. It is also the launch of the new strategy to take glide forward.“Glide Forward" is actually the name of the new plan for the San Francisco institution. The iconic leader of this historic church - Rev. Cecil Williams - is officially passing the baton to a dynamic woman with deep San Francisco roots.There is a lot of excitement about this changing of the guard.“Honestly, it feels like I stepped into a place that’s been waiting for me for a long time,” said Dr. Gina Fromer. Passionate, down to Earth and determined, Dr. Fromer is a sixth-generation San Franciscan. Raised in Bayview-Hunters Point, she led a number of nonprofits in the city before coming to Glide.She is well aware of the leg...