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Crash forces Colorado State Patrol trooper to leap off bridge barrier

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

A Colorado State Patrol (CSP) trooper investigating a crash on I-270 in Adams County early Saturday morning lept off a bridge barrier to escape a vehicle crashing into his car and was seriously injured, according to a press release.Two state patrol troopers in separate cars were investigating an earlier accident near mile maker 1 in the eastbound direction of the highway, which links I-25 and U.S. 36 with I-70. A passing vehicle hit one patrol car, which was unoccupied, at around 3:45 a.m. That trooper was outside the vehicle and unhurt.Shortly after, another vehicle crashed into a second state patrol car on the scene, forcing that trooper to jump over a bridge barrier and fall 30 feet down an embankment. The second trooper was transported to an area hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.“Both drivers who entered the original crash scene and struck two CSP vehicles are suspected to be impaired,” the release said.I-270 was closed in the eastbound direct...

City of Los Angeles fines Universal Studios $250 in connection with illegal tree cutting 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

An investigation by the Los Angeles City Controller’s Office has found Universal Studios liable for illegally trimming trees on studio property, on a day when writers, actors and other unionized film industry workers were set to picket during their ongoing labor dispute. The studios will be fined $250 for not getting the correct permit to trim the trees, which is the normal citation for a first-time offense.  Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia said that while city laws limit fines and penalties, if the studio were to illegally cut the trees again, the fine could go up to $1,000. The City of Los Angeles is investigating after trees were cut near Universal Studios property on the weekend of July 15, 2023. (Los Angeles City Controller's Office)A photo of trees next to Universal Studios (Los Angeles City Controller)Trees are seen outside Universal Studios on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. The actors strike comes more than two months after screenwriters began st...

7 best exercises for you and your dog to try together

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

Exercise with your dogDogs are great companions, and they can also be exercise buddies. Dog owners are more likely to walk greater distances each day than people who don't own dogs, but the exercise doesn't have to stop with walking. If you're looking to get more active, involving your dog might be the motivator you need to stick to your new exercise plan. There are all kinds of activities you and your dog can do together, so grab your pup's leash and get to it.Shop this article: Kong H2O Water Bottle, Tuff Mutt Hands Free Dog Leash for Running and Outward Hound ZipZoom Indoor Dog Agility Training for DogsHow much exercise does my dog need?While many dogs could do with more exercise, you should consider your dog's exercise requirements and ensure you’re not overdoing it. For example, if you want to walk for more than an hour with a Chihuahua, prepare to be sorely disappointed. On the other hand, a Border Collie can happily go for a 10-mile run and still beg you to pla...

FC Barcelona cancels match vs. Juventus set for Levi’s Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

The highly anticipated matchup of global soccer superpowers at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday night appears to be canceled.Less than 10 hours before the match was set to begin, FC Barcelona announced that the match against Juventus as part of the Soccer Champions Tour has been canceled after a “significant part” of their team has the stomach flu. FC Barcelona hereby informs that the game against Juventus FC, scheduled for today, July 22 at 7:30 PM at Levi’s Stadium, as part of the Soccer Champions Tour, has been canceled. A significant part of the blaugrana squad has a viral gastroenteritis. pic.twitter.com/vnpmhFFucX— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 22, 2023The announcement came via Barcelona’s social media accounts at 10:09 a.m. this morning. Other videos on social media show that Barcelona was in Los Angeles on Friday, which included an evening training session at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.More than an hour later, Juventus announced that the Italian side will host a tr...

I-580 fires near Altamont investigated as arson, CHP says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

(KRON) -- Authorities are investigating a series of fires along Interstate 580 on Saturday as arson incidents, California Highway Patrol Dublin confirmed. Several fires were lit on the right shoulder across an eight-mile stretch of I-580 beginning around 6:15 a.m. The fires started at the Interstate 205 split and proceeded up the North Flynn Road. Witnesses report that a man wearing a blue shirt and black pants with a newer-model white truck was standing near one of the fires on the Portola Avenue undercrossing.Fire crews are currently on scene battle a 25-acre fire near Grant Line Road. Drivers are encouraged to use caution as they pass by the areas, and the number four lane is still closed at this time.(This is a photo of the fire along I-580 near Altamont)Another blaze that sparked on Friday was named the Flynn Fire. The fire started along Interstate 580 near Flynn Road near Altamont and stretched to 41 acres before it was contained, according to the Alameda County Fire Departmen...

Pedestrian struck and killed by Caltrain in Santa Clara

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

(KRON) -- A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Caltrain on Saturday morning, a Caltrain spokesperson confirmed to KRON4. I-580 fires were arson incidents, CHP says Just before 11 a.m., southbound train #630 struck and killed a person just north of the Santa Clara Caltrain station. Twelve passengers were on board the train, but no other injuries were reported. Train service in the area is stopped at this time, and emergency personnel are on scene. This is the sixth Caltrain fatality this year, the agency said. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This is a developing story. Please stick with KRON for updates.

Labuschagne century resists England push for series-leveling Ashes win

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England’s prospects of leveling the Ashes series were just about alive after Joe Root claimed the only wicket of a rain-ruined fourth day at Old Trafford on Saturday.Just 30 overs were possible during a gloomy afternoon, with the morning and evening sessions wiped out by the weather, as Australia finished 61 runs behind on 214-5 in its second innings.With the forecast dreadful again for the fifth and final day, England badly needed to make inroads but hit a brick wall as Marnus Labuschagne converted his overnight 44 into a vital 111.Labuschagne has had a lean series by his own high standards but stepped up for his side to nudge them closer to the draw that would guarantee the urn joins them on the flight back to Australia.“It’s hard to judge where I feel with it,” Labuschagne said. “It’s always very special getting a test hundred. It doesn’t happen too often but I’m disappointed I couldn’t get us to tea. We were so close to ha...

2,000 people including tourists evacuated as a wildfire rages on the Greek island of Rhodes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A large wildfire burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for a fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations, including two seaside resorts.About 2,000 people, including tourists, were evacuated by sea, fire department spokesman Yannis Artopios said Saturday evening. He added that the hotels and rented homes evacuated “represent less than 10% of the island’s tourist accommodations.” He added that all visitors had been evacuated without incident.Three coast guard vessels, an army lifeboat, a special forces inflatable craft and 30 private sailboats helped with the evacuation.Private passenger shipping company Blue Star has offered one of its ships to accommodate some of the evacuees, Artopios said. “Care has been taken to accommodate all those that needed to be taken away from the stricken areas,” he added.In previous days, the wildfire was confined to the island’s mountainous center, but aided by winds, very high temperatures and ...

FAMU bans football players from facility after release of rap video shot in team’s locker room

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M has banned its players from the team’s facilities after a rap video featuring some Rattlers was shot in their locker room without proper permission being granted.Coach Willie Simmons told The Associated Press on Saturday that the team facility, weight room and access to the stadium field were off-limits to all players until he and the administration could sort out who was involved in the video shoot.The only exception is players who need medical treatment from doctors and athletic trainers, he said.Simmons said they planned to meet with players who were visible in the video over the weekend and a team meeting is scheduled for Monday. The players were not immediately identified.“We’ll determine at that point if more severe penalties need to be handed down,” Simmons told the AP.The rapper in the video is Real Boston Richey, who is from Tallahassee, where Florida A&M’s campus is located. Richey, whose real name is Jalen Foster, perform...

Wimbledon champion Alcaraz thriving on grass as he wins again at Hopman Cup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:56:08 GMT

NICE, France (AP) — Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his strong form on grass by beating No. 15-ranked Borna Coric of Croatia 6-3, 6-7 (6), 10-5 in the Hopman Cup on Saturday.The top-ranked Spaniard, who beat 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in a five-set Wimbledon thriller last Sunday, had only three aces compared to six for Coric but saved the two break points he faced. It was Alcaraz’s second straight victory here after winning against David Goffin of Belgium on Friday. Since clinching the Queen’s Club Championships final last month for his first grass-court title, Alcaraz has not looked back on what he once called his least favored surface The exhibition event is at the Nice Lawn Club in southern France, with mixed teams representing their nation in singles and doubles.Alcaraz was playing again later Saturday in doubles alongside Rebeka Masarova against Coric and Donna Vekic.The tournament final is schedule for Sunday.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub...