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These Bay Area cities hit record-low temps on Monday morning

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) -- The Bay Area was chilly Monday morning, and some areas hit record-low temperatures, according to the National Weather Service Bay Area. Suspect in custody after mother dies in San Jose hit-and-run crash The numbers were close, with Redwood City beating previous records by a single degree. Three other areas tied previous records. Check out the updates below. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Record-breaking low temperatures: Redwood City 33 degrees (previous low 35 degrees in 1972) Oakland Downtown 41 degrees ( previous low 42 degrees in 1991 and 1976) Half Moon Bay 31 degrees (previous low 34 degrees in 1972) Low temperatures that tied previous records:San Francisco Downtown 42 degrees (tied with ...

Airbnb faces lawsuit over house party shooting death of 18-year-old

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (KRON) -- Last April the city attorney for Sunnyvale announced plans to file a lawsuit against the owner of an Airbnb where an 18-year-old man was killed, and now his parents are taking action.Elias Elhania was shot and killed at a Sunnyvale party in 2021. It was held at an Airbnb on Navarro Drive, but according to the city, the property was never registered as a short-term rental. According to police, a 17-year-old shot Elias twice, surrounded by 200 young people.The victim’s parents are now suing the homeowner, Ke Zhou, and Airbnb saying they should be held responsible for the death and that Airbnb should have known about the illegal activity. Suspected driver in custody after mother died in San Jose hit-and-run The attorney for the victim’s family said Sunnyvale’s laws require Airbnb owners to live on site.“When you illegally rent an entire place, it’s likely a party will be thrown in an entire place and it’s likely that somebody is going to get hurt,” said Te...

Girl, 15, cited for bringing weapon to Palo Alto High School

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KRON) -- A student at Palo Alto High School was cited on Friday for allegedly bringing a weapon to school, the Palo Alto Police Department said in a press release. The weapon is believed to be an airsoft gun. Police dispatch received a call Friday morning that a student posted images of herself holding what was believed to be a handgun on Instagram, and she might have brought the weapon to school in the past. Police responded to the school at 50 Embarcadero Road at approximately 11:28 a.m. on Friday. A PAPD investigation showed that the student, a 15-year-old girl, had posted two pictures of herself holding what looked like a black handgun. One of the pictures was taken in December 2022. They had since been taken down. 6 killed at Nashville school, deceased shooter identified Police said that based on interviews conducted during their investigation, the gun is believed to be an airsoft gun that belonged to a student's relative. The images were possibly altered ...

Six-year-old boy dies after crash caused by suspect fleeing police in Rodeo

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

RODEO, Calif. (KRON) -- A six-year-old boy has died after a vehicle being pursued by police crashed into his family's vehicle on Thursday, the Hercules Police Department confirmed in a press release Monday afternoon. Suspect in custody after mother dies in San Jose hit-and-run crash The boy was with his twin brother and mother in a Nissan when they were hit by a suspect allegedly fleeing HPD. The mother died at the scene. Ralph Ellsworth White III, 20, of Vallejo, was later identified as the suspected driver of the reportedly stolen vehicle, and he was taken into custody after being located at a liquor store not far from the crash, police said. "Our thoughts are with the family of the victims and the community during this difficult time. We ask that you please respect the family’s privacy, and that you keep them in your prayers." -Hercules Police DepartmentPolice listed the identities of the victims as confidential. White III is now facing three counts of pursuit causing death or...

Tsitsipas tops Garin in 3 sets in first action at Miami Open

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 at the Miami Open on Monday, the Greek’s first on-court action after a bye and walkover in the opening rounds.Tsitsipas had 12 aces in his first victory since an opening-round win in Rotterdam over Emil Ruusuvuori in mid-February. He ran his record to 3-0 against Garin, who was attempting to become the first Chilean player to reach the fourth round in Miami since Fernando Gonzalez in 2010.After losing the first set, Garin won eight straight points late in the second to force a decisive third. Tsitsipas had a critical break at 4-all in the final set and advanced.Tsitsipas, who withdrew from Acapulco due to a shoulder injury and lost in the opening round in Indian Wells, overcame 21 unforced errors in his first match of the tournament.“I was waiting for a very long time to get out and play,” Tsitsipas said, according to the ATP Tour website. “It has almost felt like a v...

Terps out of NCAA tournament after Elite 8 loss to top-ranked South Carolina

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

The Maryland Terrapins women’s basketball team is out of the NCAA tournament after losing to the South Carolina Gamecocks 86-75 in the Elite 8.Maryland had a tough game ahead of them Monday night, competing against the reigning national campions and top-ranked South Carolina basketball team. The game, played in Greenville, South Carolina, saw the Terrapins down 30-38 at halftime. From there, things didn’t get much better for the Terps.More College Basketball NewsMore Sports NewsDespite getting into foul trouble at the start of the third quarter, Diamond Miller led Maryland in scoring with 24 points, going nine for 16 from the field.For the Gamecocks, Aliyah Boston led the way in terms of scoring tallying up 22 points.Had the Terps won, it would have been their first Final Four appearance since 2015.Source

At least 16 killed, dozens missing, in Ecuador landslide

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

ALAUSI, Ecuador (AP) — A massive landslide swept over an Andean community in central Ecuador, burying dozens of homes, killing at least 16 people and sending rescuers on a frantic search for survivors, authorities said Monday.Ecuador’s Risk Management Secretariat said more than 30 people were rescued and nearly 50 others remained missing following Sunday’s landslide in Alausí, about 137 miles (220 kilometers) south of the capital, Quito. The agency also reported 23 people were injured when the mountainside collapsed around 10 p.m.“My mother is buried” under the mud, said Luis Ángel González, 58, who also lost other family members Sunday. “I am so sad, devastated. There is nothing here, no houses, no anything. We are homeless (and) without family.” The South American country’s risk management agency estimated that 500 people and 163 homes were affected by the disaster, which also destroyed a portion of the Pan-American Highway.The governor of Chimborazo, Ivan ...

Gun measures inch closer to governor's desk

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - After a long weekend debating gun bills, state lawmakers are still at it.Senators spent all day Monday debating a bill that would establish a three-day waiting period for gun purchases while representatives wrapped up their four-day stint on gun proposals in the afternoon.The gun bills lawmakers have been working on this month made some major progress over the four-day window. Many of them are now steps away from the governor's desk."When I look at them and I think of the hours we put in, the commitment we put into making sure we get the people's work done, I'm really proud of them," said House Majority Leader Monica Duran. Colorado youth violence at 5-year high plateau Duran said she is pleased with how productive state representatives were as they worked on the bills.House Democrats approved three gun bills that will now head back to the Senate for their approval on amendments before heading to Governor Jared Polis to get signed into law.The bill that would move ...

Aurora bans TikTok on city devices and some personal devices

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- City of Aurora council members voted Monday night to ban TikTok on city-issued devices and personal devices with access to the city's network. Council members voted 9-1 to pass the resolution."If you have TikTok on your personal device there is still a vulnerability according to our IT team so we want to avoid TikTok on those devices," Dustin Zvonek, an Aurora City Councilman At Large said. Zvonek, the council member sponsoring the resolution said this was first discussed during a study session meeting last week. He said there was no pushback or objections and will be discussed during Monday's city council meeting. “There are thousands of city-issued devices and we can control what is downloaded on there and we want to protect the information on there so this is one step in that direction," Zvonek said. Aurora interim police chief: ‘Juvenile crime is a huge issue’ Zvonek said he asked for a waiver of reconsideration which means the resolution wouldn't have...

Connect For Health Colorado tax form delays being addressed

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:40:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Connect for Health Colorado is reaching out to clients who reported not receiving their 1095-A tax forms.The health insurance provider told FOX31 approximately 2,400 accounts were affected out of the 232,000 enrollments in 2022, so most clients received the proper tax documentation.However, some customers have spoken to FOX31 and shared what they have experienced ahead of the tax deadline on April 18.Tom Major told FOX31 he knew something was wrong when he tried for over a month to get his 1095-A form.“I can’t file my taxes,” said Major, who will owe money on his return. Aurora bans TikTok on city devices and some personal devices Diane Krueger, who lives near a rural mountain community, said she was unable to properly communicate with the insurer’s website. “I work from home, I have my office phone connected to my computer,” she said. The Problem Solvers reached out to a spokesperson who confirms data errors are behind the lack of tax forms.A statement provided ...