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Taco Bell hires first Black chief executive officer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

Taco Bell has hired Sean Tresvant as its new Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2024, the company announced on Thursday. Tresvant is the first Black person in the role. Tresvant, who currently serves as Global Chief Brand and Strategy Officer will succeed former CEO, Mark King, who announced that he is retiring at the end of 2023. In his new role reporting to Yum! Brands CEO, David Gibbs, Tresvant will lead Taco Bell’s growth strategies, franchise operations and company performance. “Sean is laser focused on keeping our powerhouse Taco Bell brand at the leading edge of culture and redefining innovation in the industry,” Gibbs said. “That’s why he is the ideal executive to continue successfully executing Taco Bell’s long-term global growth strategies and take them to the next level in partnership with the brand’s strong and accomplished leadership team and incredible franchisees.” Tresvant first joined Taco Bell in January 2022 as Global Chief Brand Officer and hi...

Beachgoers advised to avoid water at these L.A. County beaches over Fourth of July

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

Beachgoers looking to beat the heat over the Fourth of July holiday are being warned to avoid the water in locations testing positive for high levels of bacteria.  The public is advised stay out of the water at the following locations: 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica The entire swimming area of Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swimming area of Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro The warning was issued following the confirmation of bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested, according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health. Oftentimes, the affected waters have heightened levels of “chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas likely to contaminate ocean waters at and around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers,” health officials said. The public is asked to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in these ocean ...

Bay Area 'DUI Dad' arrested after crashing with toddler in car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

(KRON) -- A Bay Area man described as a "DUI Dad" is facing a slew of charges after he drunkenly crashed a car in San Martin with his young daughter inside the vehicle, police said. Morgan Hill police officers said they were flagged down by a frantic mother who was "desperate for help." The mother told officers that she heard her toddler crying in pain over the phone, and she wasn't sure what had happened. The mother explained that the toddler was with the toddler's father. The mother tried communicating with the father over the phone as well, but couldn't get a hold of him, police said. Instead, a stranger got on the phone and provided a location where the father had just crashed his car in San Martin. "At that point, officers still weren't sure what was happening," but Morgan Hill Police Department officers immediately responded to the crash scene, MHPD wrote. "Officer Granado was first on scene and found a crashed car and a bloodied dad standing outside the vehicle. Two women wer...

Will foggy skies ruin 4th of July fireworks shows?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

(KRON) -- With the nation's birthday approaching, many around the Bay Area plan to watch fireworks shows taking place across the region. However, San Francisco's famous fog could play spoiler. KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow says fog is expected Tuesday night, and it could impact fireworks shows. Sutro Tower lasers to illuminate San Francisco with ‘sea of lights’ "Just in time for the 4th of July, our California fog will come rolling back in and likely affect some local fireworks displays," Karnow said. "Fireworks displays in San Francisco and Berkeley and Oakland could see their fireworks shrouded in low clouds and fog."Karnow says fog is expected to cloud the area Tuesday morning before clearing up for much of the afternoon. However once the evening rolls around, the fog is expected to roll back in. Fog is no stranger to 4th of July fireworks shows in San Francisco. According to Pat Dyas, who produces the city's fireworks show, the 2022 show was significantly impacted...

Michael Harris II homers twice as All-Star-studded Braves win ninth straight, 4-2 over Guardians

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — At the moment, there’s no team in the same league as these Atlanta Braves.They’re in a class by themselves — from top to bottom.“Dangerous team,” said Guardians manager Terry Francona.Michael Harris II, Atlanta’s No. 9 hitter, homered twice and Bryce Elder, one of the club’s eight All-Stars, pitched into the seventh inning as the Braves moved 30 games over .500 with their season-high ninth straight win, 4-2 over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.Harris connected for solo shots in the third and fifth innings off Guardians rookie Gavin Williams (0-1), who in his third career start had to face a lineup featuring six All-Stars and no detectable weaknesses.Harris may be last in Atlanta’s order, but he’s batting .416 (37 of 89) with seven homers and 16 RBIs in his last 24 games. The Braves don’t have any holes in their relentless lineup.“I feel like it’s pretty frustrating for the other pitchers,” said Harris. “T...

Bader hits a 3-run homer in the 8th inning as the Yankees rally late to beat the Orioles 6-3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Harrison Bader hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees rallied for a 6-3 victory Monday night over the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a four-game series between AL East playoff contenders.Anthony Volpe scored the tying run in the seventh on a wild pitch by All-Star reliever Yennier Cano (1-1) before the Yankees completed the comeback ahead of a postgame fireworks show.Giancarlo Stanton opened the eighth with a hard single off Cano before Anthony Rizzo followed with a single against Danny Coulombe.After showing bunt on the first pitch, Bader drove a 1-1 sweeper into the left-field seats for his seventh homer. Bader lifted his arms to celebrate the 415-foot drive as he rounded first base.Bader’s clutch homer came after he popped out on the first pitch with two on in the sixth against Baltimore starter Tyler Wells.Volpe and Kyle Higashioka hit back-to-back homers in the fifth to start the comeback before Volpe scored on a head...

Ganaba hasta $20,000 al mes manejando un camión, pero ahora no puede ni pagar sus facturas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

Durante los peores meses de la pandemia de COVID-19, cuando las familias compraban productos mientras estaban confinadas en sus casas y las cadenas de suministro estaban atascadas, Arnesha Barron vio la oportunidad de cumplir su sueño de crear su propia empresa de camiones.Esta mujer de 39 años, madre soltera de tres adolescentes, trabajó durante seis años conduciendo un camión por todo el país como empleada de una empresa de transporte. Pero en 2021, tras el alza de salarios por la escasez de conductores, decidió independizarse. Pidió un préstamo para comprar un camión por $175,000 y pronto comenzó a ganar hasta $20,000 mensuales.“Era increíble. Fui una madre adolescente, tuve mi primer hijo a los 15 años, y todas las probabilidades estaban en mi contra”, explica, “mis tres hijos se graduaron de la escuela secundaria mientras yo estaba en un camión, y aun así logré hacerlo”.Pero como sucedió con miles de camioneros en todo el país, a Barron no le duró mucho ...

Piden no acercarse a los leones marinos infectados en las playas de Los Ángeles durante las celebraciones del 4 de julio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

(CNN) — Para la celebración del 4 de julio, las autoridades de salud de Los Ángeles advierten a los nadadores y visitantes que eviten acercarse a los leones marinos infectados con las toxinas de las grandes floraciones de algas que cubren las playas de California.En un mensaje publicado en Facebook, el Departamento de Playas y Puertos del condado Los Ángeles aconsejó a los bañistas que se mantuvieran a una distancia mínima de 15 metros de los leones marinos enfermos y que llamaran al Centro de Atención de Mamíferos Marinos o al Centro de Fauna Salvaje de California si veían alguno.Un león marino enfermo marcado con pintura y abandonado en Redondo Beach, California. (Crédito: Mike Blake/Reuters)Es probable que más de 100 leones marinos se hayan infectado con ácido domoico, una neurotoxina producida por las grandes floraciones de algas, según un comunicado de prensa conjunto del Departamento de Playas y Puertos, el Departamento de Salud Pública y el Departamento de Cuidado y Con...

Denver weather: July 4th storms possible on Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After a relatively quiet start to the holiday weekend in the Denver weather forecast, the chance for thunderstorms returns for July Fourth. Tuesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day because of the risk of damaging winds, severe hail and a potential tornado.That will be followed by even more rain and much cooler temperatures according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado's Most Accurate Forecast.Rain chances for the week ahead from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clear and comfortableThere could be an isolated thundershower across some of the Colorado mountains. One or two of those storms could drift across the northern Front Range around Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley. Skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy overnight with a light wind. Temperatures look comfortable in the 50s along the Front Range and a refreshing 40s in the high country.Forecast lows across Colorado by Tuesday morning from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tomorrow: Strong to severe storms possible...

Invasive wood-boring beetle detected in Arapahoe County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:24 GMT

LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — A destructive wood-boring beetle was detected for the first time in a small area in northeast Littleton.Arapahoe County confirmed its first case of the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that infests and kills ash trees. How a dog was rescued from the face of Torreys Peak On average, Lisa Mason, a horticulture specialist and entomologist, said 15% of urban trees are ash trees.“This is a big deal,” Mason said. “We’ve all been looking for it throughout Colorado for a long time because we know it’s just a matter of time before it continues to spread.”ADVANCE FOR MONDAY FEB. 20 AND THEREAFTER In an undated photo provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, an adult emerald ash borer is shown. The highly destructive insects which kill ash trees are metallic green and about 1/2-inch long. (AP Photo/Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)The beetle was first discovered in Colorado back in 2013, in Boulder County, and has since been detected i...