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New programs offered for those with overdue bridge toll violation payments

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

(BCN) -- Those with overdue payments from toll violations on Bay Area bridges can now take advantage of new programs designed to make paying off late fees easier, said the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Bay Area FasTrak now offers payment plan programs open to any low-income residents who have received toll violations on bridges or express lanes. Tesla crashes with teen behind the wheel in Santa Rosa Those who qualify for the program can have their violation penalties waived and pay off any remaining balance of at least $100 with a payment plan, according to a MTC press release. Additionally, the Bay Area Toll Authority now offers one-time full or partial penalty waivers through September 2024, which are open to anyone regardless of income level. These programs are not limited to Bay Area residents, but anyone with penalties or fees related to toll violations. Those interested in the programs can mail a paper application to the MTC at P.O. Box 316, Concord, 94522...

Stolen firearm, drug paraphernalia seized in Livermore traffic stop, 1 arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

(KRON) -- One man was arrested and a stolen firearm and drug paraphernalia were seized in a traffic stop in Livermore last week, according to the Livermore Police Department. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday, July 26 at around 1 a.m. on a 2015 Cadillac for vehicle code violations, including expired tags.The Cadillac was stopped on Airway Boulevard near Clubhouse Drive. VIDEO: Car crashes into Redwood City home Police said the driver, 59-year-old Michael Silva of Livermore, was a convicted felon and had a suspended license for DUI. While searching the vehicle, officers found a stolen .45 caliber handgun that was loaded, along with drug paraphernalia.Silva was arrested on several charges, including felon in possession of a firearm and carrying a concealed firearmA photo posted by Livermore PD showed the firearm along with several rounds of ammunition and what looked like a glass pipe.

Chelsea reinforces midfield by signing Ugochukwu from Rennes for $30M

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea strengthened its midfield options Tuesday by signing 19-year-old Lesley Ugochukwu from French club Rennes for a reported 23.5 million pounds ($30 million).The France under-19 international has signed a seven-year deal and follows strikers Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku and winger Angelo Gabriel in joining Chelsea this offseason.Ugochukwu made his senior debut for Rennes in 2021 and made 60 appearances for his boyhood club, scoring one goal in the French league.Chelsea needed to reinforce its midfield after losing Mason Mount, N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek this offseason.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Part of GW Parkway reopens after lengthy cleanup following ferocious storms

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

Listen live to WTOP for the latest on storm damage and outages.The D.C. region continues to recover after Saturday’s severe storm ripped through the area, toppling trees, and knocking out power for thousands across the area. Here’s what you need to know.Traffic Impact: Part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway reopened Tuesday as crews removed trees, branches and other debris from the road.Current Outages: As of Tuesday morning, the number of customers without power continued to dwindle as power companies work to restore electricity to residences. While most residents of suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia have seen their power restored, there are still nearly 700 residents in Northwest D.C. who remain in the dark.GW Parkway cleanupPart of the George Washington Memorial Parkway reopened Tuesday afternoon after being shuttered for nearly two days as crews worked to clear trees and other debris that had fallen across the roadway.As of Tuesday afternoon, one lane w...

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from the year’s big rally

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are stepping back Tuesday from this year’s big surge following a mixed set of earnings reports from U.S. companies.The S&P 500 was 0.3% lower in afternoon trading, coming off its fifth straight winning month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 29 points, or 0.1%, at 35,590, as of 2:01 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.4% lower.Travel-related stocks were dragging the market lower, giving up some of their big gains from earlier in the year. Norwegian Cruise Line lost 13.6% despite reporting stronger profit and revenue for the spring than expected. Expectations have been high for it and rivals after its stock soared 80% for the year through Monday.JetBlue Airways sank 8.3% to slice into its nearly 20% gain for the year through Monday, despite reporting better profit than expected for the latest quarter. It cut its forecast for results for the full year, partly because of the cancellation of a partnership with American AirlinesWorrie...

UCLA promotes Georgeton to assistant, hires 2 more assistant basketball coaches

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA has promoted Nate Georgeton to assistant on coach Mick Cronin’s basketball staff and added two assistants.Georgeton has spent the last four seasons at UCLA as video coordinator and the team’s director of student-athlete development. He replaces Ivo Simovic, who left after one year to be an assistant with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors.Nemanja Jovanovic and Brendyn Taylor were added to the staff. Jovanovic will serve as both an assistant and director of international recruiting. He has had stints at UT Arlington, DePaul and SMU.Taylor spent the last two seasons as a grad assistant at St. John’s. At UCLA, he will help with player development, scouting and oversee a mentoring program for incoming freshmen. Taylor played basketball at Southern California and professionally in Germany.The NCAA in January approved an increase of two basketball coaches who can participate in skill instruction but may not recruit off campus. ___AP college basketball: https://apnews....

Repuntan los feminicidios en España: hubo al menos 31 en lo que va de 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

(CNN) — España ha registrado 31 homicidios por violencia de género desde inicios de este año y hasta el 31 de julio, según datos facilitados por la Delegación del Gobierno contra la Violencia de Género, lo que supone cuatro víctimas más que las contabilizadas en el mismo período en 2022.De este monto, un total de siete fueron reportadas en julio. La cifra ha encendido las alarmas y ha llevado al Ministerio de Igualdad a convocar este martes al Comité de Crisis sobre violencia de género —integrado por representantes de las diferentes comunidades autónomas, del Ministerio de Justicia y de Interior, así como la Fiscal de Sala delegada de Violencia sobre la Mujer— para abordar el asunto.Al término de la reunión, la delegada del Gobierno contra la Violencia de Género, Victoria Rosell, informó de un posible nuevo caso este lunes 31 de julio y que podría elevar el recuento actual. Según informó el Ayuntamiento de Utrera, en la provincia de Sevilla, una joven de 22 años fue hallada mu...

News anchor carried the secret of her mother’s murder as Vermont police investigated

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

WINDHAM, Vt. (AP) — The death of a Connecticut television news anchor’s mother last winter is being investigated as a homicide, Vermont State Police said.Law enforcement officials initially believed Claudia M. Voight, 73, of Windham, died in her home from a medical event on Feb. 20, but later determined she died from neck compression that was detectable only during an autopsy, police said Monday. Law enforcement officials delayed releasing the April conclusion that her death was a homicide to protect the investigation. There has been no arrest.Voight is the mother of NBC Connecticut news anchor Heidi Voight, who posted on social media that she’d been carrying a “painful secret.”“This has broken me and changed me. But I am my mother’s daughter, and I will come back stronger. I will fight for her,” she wrote.Source

City construction causing problems for new business, owner wants answers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Chandler Lipe, the founder and CEO of The Den in Denver, reached out to the FOX31 Problem Solvers after she said she's been dealing with construction outside her business since the start of May. “It's really challenging to navigate what we need to do with the city in order to open on top of everything you have to navigate with a small business, with a new concept," Lipe said. Lipe's business is a family-friendly social club for parents and kids along with a coffee shop at the front. She said they officially opened their doors on April 29, but things have been bumpy and loud since. “This is my only entrance, it's completely blocked off, people can't come get coffee or, more importantly, families coming in with small children," Lipe said. "It is not safe." Aurora one step closer to reviving reserve police force Lipe said they lost revenue during the construction period because she said there were days she had to close her doors, or often the construction made it loo...

What is the UV index, and why is it so high in Denver?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've ever thought the Denver sun felt just a little stronger than in other places, you may be right.You might have also seen the Pinpoint Weather team talking about the UV index during forecasts and wondered what it means.What is the UV index and how is it calculated?The UV index is the predicted level of ultraviolet radiation in an area and the risk of overexposure. The levels range from low — less than 2 — to over 11, which is considered extreme.The National Weather Service calculates the UV index based on a number of factors. One of those factors is elevation: The higher the elevation, the less atmosphere there is to absorb damaging UV rays, according to the NWS. Colorado saw 8th-highest influx of high earners during the pandemic This means in places at particularly high elevations — such as the Mile High City of Denver — there is more UV radiation.Cloud cover, haze and dust and even air pollution can work to lower the UV index. The time of year also matte...