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Overdue, overbudget California high-speed rail just got $3.1 billion boost: Will trains ever roll?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

California’s overdue, overbudget and oft-criticized high-speed rail project just got a $3.1 billion boost of federal cash toward completing what is supposed to be an early phase of the project connecting Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield in the state’s rural Central Valley.President Biden touted the project Friday, and former Gov. Jerry Brown joined former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to celebrate the new federal funding.But the project is nowhere close to being done. Here’s the latest on where it stands and whether we will ever see speedy trains traversing the Central Valley.Q: What’s the situation with high-speed rail funding?A: On Tuesday, officials announced the California High Speed Rail Authority will receive $3.1 billion in federal funding to support construction of a 220-mph, two-track electrified high-speed passenger rail line connecting the cities of Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield. Last year’s infrastructure bill provided the funding that will pay ...

Strong odor reported in area of Chevron Richmond refinery

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

(BCN) -- A strong odor was reported Friday afternoon in the area of Chevron's Richmond refinery, city officials and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said. The air district shortly after 1 p.m. sent out a message on social media about the smell near the refinery."Air District inspectors are on-site investigating and responding to complaints. Staff are in communication with Chevron to determine the cause and identify corrective actions," the district said. Amazon driver robbed at gunpoint in Berkeley The city of Richmond said in an email shortly after 3 p.m. that the city was notified of the incident, which triggered a Community Warning System Level 1 warning. No action is required by the public at this time, city officials said. The air district late last month issued violation notices to Chevron because of flaring from the refinery.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Post-Godzilla SF brought to life in AppleTV+'s 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- What happens after godzilla stomps your city?In 2014, San Francisco was completely destroyed in a battle between titans -- at least on the big screen. The city was home to the climactic battle at the end of "Godzilla" -- an American reboot of the Japanese franchise -- and the first installment in what would soon be known as "The Monsterverse."In the nine years since the movie's release, the new cinematic universe grew, adding classic "Kaiju" creatures like Mothra, Ghidora and King Kong.Now, with the series' latest project, "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," we’re getting a deeper look at the destruction left behind by these strange beasts. The first shot we see of San Francisco in this Friday’s episode is from the Marin Headlands. ATM stolen from CVS after brazen smash and grab: video The Golden Gate Bridge is nothing but a disconnected tower of twisted metal. The city’s skyline is in shambles, but suspiciously… Salesforce Tower is still there.This is the city...

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis returns from calf injury to face Knicks

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis returned Friday night to face the New York Knicks after missing four games because of a strained left calf.Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said the 7-foot-2 Porzingis didn’t have a minutes restriction.Porzingis is averaging 18.9 points and 6.7 rebounds.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBASource

Biden dings Trump on infrastructure, while he showcases $8.2B for 10 major rail projects

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden went to Las Vegas on Friday to say he’s “putting high-speed rail on the fast track,” and he used the moment to blast Donald Trump — his predecessor and likely 2024 challenger — as a do-nothing politician.“Trump just talks the talk. We walk the walk,” Biden said at a hall for unionized carpenters. “He likes to say America is a failing nation. Frankly, he doesn’t know what the hell he’s talking about. I see shovels in the ground, cranes in the sky. People hard at work rebuilding America together.”The president showcased $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country. He also emphasized the fundamental differences between Trump and himself, a sign that his policy speeches are taking an ever greater political bent with the election now roughly 11 months away.The Democrat said Trump “failed” to deliver on his promises to invest in U.S. infrastructure. Biden countered that his rail funding could ...

South Africa’s Casey Jarvis takes 1-shot lead at Alfred Dunhill Championship

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

MALELANE, South Africa (AP) — Home favorite Casey Jarvis shot a second straight 5-under 67 to take a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Friday.The 20-year-old Jarvis, who turned professional in August 2022, made six birdies and one bogey to reach 10-under overall at Leopard Creek Country Club.Marco Penge of England was a shot back after matching the lowest round of the day with a 66. He’s one stroke ahead of compatriot Paul Waring and South Africans Christo Lamprecht, Charl Schwartzel and Robin Williams.Jarvis is looking for his first European tour title.“I keep learning out here as the weekends go by,” he said. “I’m just trying to stay patient at the moment and learn as much as I can.”Dean Burmester’s bid for a third straight victory on the European tour took a hit when he finished the day with a 73, leaving him eight strokes off the lead.The No. 77-ranked Burmester is coming off winning back-to-back titles in his home country — at the Joburg...

Prince George’s Co. parent-led school groups demand safer roads after 2 kids killed in crosswalk

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

In November, two young students at Riverdale Elementary School — 10-year-old Shalom Mbah and 5-year-old Sky Sosa — were in the crosswalk on Riverdale and Taylor Road when they were struck and killed by a driver making a left turn. The crosswalk had no crossing guard.Weeks after the tragedy, parent leaders have come together to demand action from Prince George’s County lawmakers.In a letter backed by parent-led groups from 11 county schools, the leaders warn county officials about the dangers of pedestrian safety around the schools and the risks unfilled crossing guard positions can bring.“You can’t ask families to walk to and from school, and then not give them the safe streets,” said Timothy Meyer, President of the Mt. Rainier PTO. “Giving our giving our kids safe routes to and from school is going to require real, long-term commitment from public officials.”Part of that long-term commitment includes safety workers.“Crossing guards [are] a very important par...

Sports on TV for December 9 – 10

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, December 9BOXING10 p.m.ESPN — Top Rank Main Card: Robeisy Ramirez vs. Rafael Espinoza (Featherweights), Pembroke Pines, Fla.COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)11:30 a.m.FOX — Syracuse at GeorgetownSECN — Holiday Hoopsgiving: Tulane vs. Mississippi St., Atlanta12 p.m.BTN — Florida Gulf Coast at MinnesotaCBS — Illinois at TennesseeCW — Valparaiso at Virginia TechESPN2 — Malone’s Classic: Kentucky vs. Penn, PhiladelphiaESPNU — South Carolina at East CarolinaFS1 — California at ButlerFS2 — Ark.-Pine Bluff at UConn12:30 p.m.USA — Troy at Dayton1:30 p.m.ACCN — Orange Bowl Classic: Florida St. vs. South Florida, Sunrise, Fla.FOX — Hall of Fame Series: Alabama vs. Purdue, TorontoSECN — Kansas St. at LSU2 p.m.ESPN2 — Holiday Hoopsgiving: Auburn vs. Indiana, AtlantaESPNU — Grand Canyon at LibertyFS1 — Louisville at DePaulFS2 — Cent. Michigan at Creighton2:15 p.m.CW — Charlotte at Duke3:15 p.m.ESPN — Wisconsin at Arizona4 p.m.ACCN ...

UCHealth responds to case of Native American patient's protested haircut

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — UCHealth responded to the case of a Native American patient whose family said his long hair, which has spiritual significance in his culture, was cut while undergoing medical treatment.The patient is a member of the Independent Oglala Lakotah Nation, and South Dakota family members said traditional male members never cut their hair.  FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox His family said he had waist-long hair when he was hospitalized, but UCHealth said in a statement Friday that it may have been shorter than that by the time he got to Colorado.UCHealth said an "extensive investigation" revealed his hair may have been shoulder length or shorter by the time he was flown to the University of Colorado Hospital in early August. They said the care team was unable to cut a mat out of his hair, which could lead to a life-threatening infection, so they trimmed it."At no time prior to cutting the hair was the patient identified as someone with Na...

‘It’s traumatizing’: Brazen thieves in U-Haul van caught on video pilfering packages from porches in Hollywood

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:51:28 GMT

Residents in a tight-knit Hollywood neighborhood are on edge after a couple of brazen thieves in a U-Haul van were caught on camera stealing packages from porches.Ivana Jocic lives in the neighborhood near 35th and Park Road where, she said, she and other victims fell victim to the porch pirates on Thursday.“It’s traumatizing, you know. It’s your things, personal things; you don’t want them to be taken,” she said.Jocic said she was alerted to the theft when her phone buzzed with notifications at around 11 a.m. “Just when I looked back at the camera, there were these two ladies coming out of a U-Haul truck, just pulling up very close, looking into my home, seeing what I have,” she said.The security footage shows one of the thieves snatching at least two packages from Jocic’s porch.However, it appears that Jocic’s residence wasn’t their only target. Another security camera captured a U-Haul van, where a woman got out of the vehicle, grabbed a...