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Phoenix hits 110 for 19th straight day, breaking big U.S. city records

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

A dangerous 19th straight day of scorching heat in Phoenix set a record for U.S. cities Tuesday, confined many residents to air-conditioned safety and turned the usually vibrant metropolis into a ghost town.The city's record streak of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) or more stood out even amid sweltering temperatures across the globe. It reached 117 degrees (47.2 Celsius) by 3 p.m.Human-caused climate change and a newly formed El Nino are combining to shatter heat records worldwide, scientists say. How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize No other major city – defined as the 25 most populous in the United States – has had any stretch of 110-degree days or 90-degree nights longer than Phoenix, said weather historian Christopher Burt of the Weather Company.PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 15: In an aerial view, the downtown skyline is seen during a heat wave on July 15, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Wea...

Koreatown man found guilty of gun trafficking

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

A 40-year-old man from Los Angeles was convicted by a federal jury for a scheme involving the illegal sale of 27 guns, including a “Glock switch,” which transforms a semiautomatic firearm into a machine gun, authorities announced Tuesday.  William Nirion Peña, a resident of Koreatown, was found guilty of conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing firearms without a license at the end of his five-day trial, according to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office.  During the trial, prosecutors showed that Peña provided a substantial amount of ammunition and an estimated 10 guns to a co-conspirator, identified as 32-year-old Ellourth Eladio Simon, who then sold the firearms, which included two silencers without serial numbers and the Glock switch, to an undercover agent.  Simon, a resident of L.A. Mid-City neighborhood, pleaded guilty in May to a count of engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license and another count of possessing a machin...

Las Vegas police conduct search linked to Shakur’s death

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

By Rio Yamat, Jonathan Landrum Jr. and Maria Sherman | Associated PressLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas police confirmed Tuesday that they served a search warrant this week in connection with the long-unsolved killing of Tupac Shakur, propelling the case back into the spotlight nearly 30 years after his death.Shakur, one of the most prolific figures in hip-hop, was killed on the night of Sept. 7, 1996, in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. He was 25.No arrests have ever been made. Yet attention on the case, which has seen its share of conspiracy theories, has endured for decades.The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement that the search was conducted Monday in the nearby city of Henderson. It’s unclear what they were looking for and where they were looking.Citing the ongoing investigation, department spokesperson Aden OcampoGomez said in a brief phone call that he couldn’t provide further details on the latest development in the case, including whether a suspec...

Photos: $2M vintage Ferrari discovered in garage of Santa Cruz home slated to be sold

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

When Compass real estate agents Dana Bambace and Kimberly Ward were hired to sell a beach house in Santa Cruz, they made an unexpected discovery.Under a dusty tarp they found a 1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso, which had been sitting in the garage for decades and was inherited by the seller. Turns out the car was one of only 350 built in Italy and has a value of $1 million to $2.2 million.1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso discovered in garage. (Andy Grundy). In other words, the car is worth almost as much as the home being listed. The 1,690-square-foot house, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, is being sold for $2.499 million.Santa Cruz beach house for sale. (Aston and Liv Photography) Santa Cruz beach house for sale. (Aston and Liv Photography) While it may not be as fast and sleek as the Ferrari, the house exudes a warm, beachy vibe with ocean views from both levels. Both the exterior and interior have been updated; features include a new kitchen, baths, floors and garage, wh...

CHP investigating Oakland freeway shooting, 1 victim

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A gunshot wound victim showed up at Highland Hospital in Oakland on Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol confirmed. CHP is investigating whether the shooting happened on Interstate-980. The hospital notified CHP of the shooting at 3:15 p.m. I-980 is a short highway that goes through downtown Oakland. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Richmond PD advises people against using ATMs due to skimmers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) -- The number of skimmers found at bank ATMs this year in the City of Richmond has more than doubled in less than a month, according to the Richmond Police Department. Crooks are also continuing to follow ATM users and then robbing them after they leave, police said.Richmond police are advising people to use the tap function at ATMs, if possible, because right now they say that appears to be the safer option. Police say it's even better to avoid using ATMs altogether and rely on apps to transfer money because criminals are increasingly using skimmers to steal people's cash. San Jose PD reveals what triggered police chase Monday "Unfortunately, we've had seven incidents this year, but we've had a total of four skimming devices located just in the last 20 days within our city," said Richmond PD Sgt. Donald Patchin.Unlike what the Alameda Police Department reported last week, these skimmers are not being found in retail stores. Rather, they are being reported ...

Hot car threat for dogs remains, despite cooler temperatures

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Your pets look to you to keep them cool in extreme heat. The Marin Humane Society wants dog owners to remember that leaving a dog in a car on a hot day is never a good idea.KRON4 did a ride along today with an Animal Services Officer in Marin this week. We had triple digits last weekend and could see extreme heat again this weekend. It’s on days like Tuesday, when temperatures are more comfortable that dog owners let their guard down… but shouldn’t.“So, first thing we do is check the temperature outside,” said animal services officer Chelsea Myers. PHOTOS: Freezer section chained shut in SF Walgreens Less than half an hour into the ride along with Chelsea Myers, and the animal services officer got a call that’s all too common.“I think the kennel…oh yeah,” Myers said.A dog had been left in the back of a car. The owner left a water bowl and the windows cracked, but Myers says this is never a good idea, even when the temperature feels comfortable to you.“Personally, I’ve se...

The British Columbia port workers’ union has rejected a mediator’s agreement

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The union representing port workers in the province of British Columbia has rejected a mediator’s tentative agreement meant to end a labor dispute that stopped goods moving in and out of harbors, including at Canada’s busiest port in Vancouver.Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore Workers Union Canada, said Tuesday in a statement that its caucus does not believe the deal can protect jobs “now or into the future.″He also called the four-year agreement “far too long″ given the uncertainties in the industry and the economy overall.The BC Maritime Employers Association said union leaders rejected the deal without sending it to a full membership vote.“In rejecting this tentative agreement, ILWU Leadership is choosing to further harm Canada’s economy, international reputation and most importantly, to Canadians, their livelihoods and all those that rely on a stable supply chain,” the association said on its website.The 13-day st...

La fiscal general de Michigan acusa a 16 falsos electores que dieron por ganador a Donald Trump en 2020

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

(CNN) — Dieciséis falsos electores que firmaron certificados en los que aseguraban —falsamente— que el expresidente Donald Trump había ganado en el estado de Michigan en las elecciones de 2020, fueron acusados de múltiples delitos graves, anunció este martes la fiscal general del estado, Dana Nessel.Esta es la primera vez que alguno de los falsos electores es acusado de un delito relacionado con el fraude, que se produjo en diversas versiones y en varios estados.Los 16 individuos fueron acusados de ocho delitos graves cada uno: dos cargos de falsificación, un cargo de conspiración para cometer falsificación, dos cargos de falsificación de la ley electoral, un cargo de conspiración para cometer falsificación de la ley electoral, un cargo de publicación de un acta falsificada y un cargo de conspiración para publicar un acta falsificada.El grupo de falsos electores de Michigan incluye a funcionarios y exfuncionarios estatales del Partido Republicano, un miembro del Comité Naciona...

Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina struggles in opening round of Palermo Open

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:53 GMT

PALERMO, Italy (AP) — Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina struggled at times before beating Martina Trevisan on Tuesday in the opening round of the Palermo Open.Kasatkina prevailed 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-0, restricting her Italian opponent to just seven points in the deciding set.She will next face Russian compatriot Tatian Prozorova, who beat Nigina Abduraimova 6-3, 6-4.Third-seeded Mayar Sherif of Egypt had a 3-6, 7-6 (6), 7-5 comeback victory over Jéssica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain.Sherif will play Sofya Lansere in the second round despite her opponent losing in the qualifiers. Lansere was promoted to the main draw after Lucrezia Stefanini pulled out shortly before her scheduled opening match against Olga Danilovic with a shoulder injury. But Danilovic also withdrew because of a medical reason after losing the first set 6-3.Seventh-seeded Emma Navarro of the United States is also through to the second round after she beat Eva Vedder 7-6 (5), 6-1.Fourth-seeded Elisabetta Cocciaretto was upset by Sar...