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2 displaced in Santa Rosa house fire, $600K in damages

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

(BCN) -- Two people were displaced in a residential structure fire in Santa Rosa Thursday night. On Thursday at 8:09 p.m., the Santa Rosa Fire Department responded to 4540 Sullivan Court on multiple calls about a house fire. Responding firefighters located a single-story residence on fire. Firefighters said a car parked under a rear car port at the residence was fully involved in fire, and the fire had extended up a back wall of the home and into the attic. San Rafael police officers charged for forceful arrest Two cats exited the house on their own when firefighters made entry into the home, and one cat was located inside the home and brought outside. There were no people inside the home when firefighters arrived. Crews were able to bring the fire under control in approximately 40 minutes and remained at the scene for several hours to put out hot spots and investigate the cause of the fire. Firefighters said two people were home when the fire started and evacuated. ...

Woman reached for gun during South San Francisco traffic stop: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

(KRON) – Two people were arrested for a stolen vehicle, stolen firearm and meth possession in the 300 block of South Airport Boulevard Wednesday afternoon in South San Francisco. With the help of Flock cameras, officers located a vehicle with stolen license plates in a hotel parking lot. A 36-year-old woman from Santa Rosa and a 39-year-old man from Oakland were occupying the suspected stolen vehicle, police said.  Redwood City man arrested in connection with rape of a minor The Oakland man was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and had an outstanding felony warrant. The woman tried to reach for a firearm inside the passenger compartment while officers were searching the vehicle, however the woman was taken into custody before she could grab it, South San Francisco police said.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container objec...

Muere el reconocido intelectual cubano Carlos Alberto Montaner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

(CNN Español) — El periodista y escritor Carlos Alberto Montaner murió en su casa de Madrid este jueves, informó la familia en un comunicado.“Ha fallecido en su domicilio de modo apacible y acompañado de sus seres más queridos tras enfrentar una enfermedad neurodegenerativa”, agrega el documento.“En su nombre, su esposa Linda, sus hijos Gina y Carlos y sus nietas Paola, Gabriela y Claudia les dan las gracias a los profesionales de la sanidad pública española, a la Asociación Derecho a Morir Dignamente y a todos los familiares y amigos que le han manifestado tanto afecto en el tramo final de una prolífica vida marcada por la defensa de las libertades individuales”.Montaner nació en Cuba en 1943. También vivió en Miami y en Madrid, fue profesor universitario y columnista de varios medios en América Latina, España y Estados Unidos, entre ellos CNN en Español.Activo opositor del régimen castrista en Cuba, abogó toda su vida por la democracia en ese y otros países de nuestra región...

Millions of July 4th holiday travelers take to the road and skies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

This year’s July Fourth holiday travel weekend is expected to set a record for people traveling by both car and plane.Hitting the roadAuto club AAA said it expected just over 43 million people to drive to their destinations this holiday weekend, a new all-time high and a 2.3% increase compared to last year.An additional 3 million people are expected to travel by bus, cruise or train, AAA said.“With record-breaking travelers expected on the road this holiday weekend, drivers should prepare for above-average delays to their favorite destinations,” Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX, said in a statement. “Using traffic apps, local DOT notifications, and 511 services are key to minimizing holiday travel traffic frustrations this Independence Day.”Friday is expected to be the busiest day out on the roads, and the D.C. area will see some of the worst traffic in the country. Drivers should get a head start by leaving before 10 a.m. or waiting until after 6 p.m., accord...

Medical credit cards may lead patients to overpay for their health care, Democrats warn

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of Democratic senators is asking the nation’s consumer finance watchdog to take action against medical credit cards such as CareCredit, saying use of these cards can result in patients paying much more for their medical care than they should. Medical credit cards have historically been used for elective procedures like cosmetic dentistry, dermatology, vision and in veterinary clinics. They come in handy for patients who can’t pay a medical bill all up frontBut the lawmakers, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, say the cards’ deferred interest features are confusing and often lead to consumers paying high interest rates after an initial promotional period has ended. They also say that sometime the cards are used in lieu of need-based programs that hospitals and other health organizations should apply to a patient’s finances before forcing them to take on debt.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which oversees consumer financial market...

German conservatives try to entice discontented voters and push down far-right

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Leaders of Germany’s main opposition bloc called Friday for voters turned off by the government to back them in two major state elections this fall, arguing that they are the best bet for stability while voting for a burgeoning far-right party would bring no change.The Oct. 8 elections in the southern state of Bavaria and neighboring Hesse come at the half-way mark of center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s term. The center-right Union bloc — which currently leads both regions — hopes to capitalize on discontent with his often-rancorous three-party coalition, and keep down support for the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.The Union, which governed Germany for 16 years until 2021 under then-Chancellor Angela Merkel, leads national polls but with lackluster ratings of around 28%. AfD has fed on discontent about issues — such as migration, inflation and the government’s climate plans — to reach record levels of 18-20%. On Sunday, voters in an easter...

Denver Weather: More storm chances and cooler

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - With extra clouds, highs in Denver weather only reach 70 degrees with early afternoon storms that will push out into the plains this evening.Weather Friday: Early afternoon stormsHighs in Denver will struggle to reach the low 70s Friday afternoon, keeping storm severity lower. Storms will fire up just after noon and push out into the plains in the early evening hours.On June 30, storms will begin just after noon in Denver.The Southeastern corner of the state has a slight risk for severe weather, including hail and isolated tornadoes.On June 30 the Southeastern corner of Colorado could see severe weather with hail and potential for tornadoes.Weather Friday night: Slow-clearing skiesCloudy skies will gradually clear overnight with comfortable lows in the middle 50s. Winds will be lighter overnight as the storms exit the state.Looking ahead: Warming over the weekendSaturday will see mostly sunny skies and below-average highs in the upper 70s. Sunday is warmer with highs...

Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian designer in gay wedding website case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that Colorado cannot require an evangelical Christian web designer to provide same-sex wedding websites.The court found that the state’s anti-discrimination law violates Lorie Smith’s free speech rights under the First Amendment by demanding she creates same-sex wedding websites if she wants to do so for opposite-sex unions. Smith argued the requirement violated her religious beliefs.The decision narrows states’ ability to apply public accommodation laws to artists, dealing a significant blow to LGBTQ advocates.Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the majority opinion, writing for himself and the court’s five other conservatives.“But, as this Court has long held, the opportunity to think for ourselves and to express those thoughts freely is among our most cherished liberties and part of what keeps our Republic strong,” Gorsuch wrote. “Of course, abiding the Constitution’s commitment to the freedom of speech means all of us will encounter ideas we consider ‘un...

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student debt forgiveness plan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

The Supreme Court on Friday blocked the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, stopping more than 40 million borrowers from receiving loan forgiveness and delivering a major defeat to one of the president’s key campaign promises.The high-stakes decision will limit President Biden's options to deliver on his commitment to cancel $10,000 of student loans for low- and middle-income borrowers. “The Secretary asserts that the HEROES Act grants him the authority to cancel $430 billion of student loan principal. It does not,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote. The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines.Biden’s plan would have canceled up to $20,000 in loans for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 for other borrowers, if the individual’s income is less than $125,000. The income limit was doubled for married couples.Anticipation had been building that the court’s conservative majority would strike down the plan. During oral arguments in February, several justices expressed doubt...

Two dead in separate overnight incidents involving Florida law enforcement officers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:47 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Two men were killed in separate late night confrontations with Florida law enforcement officers following traffic stops.In Tampa, police responded to a report of a shot fired in a nightclub parking lot. When they stopped a vehicle matching the description of one that had left the scene, a 42-year-old male passenger fired multiple rounds at the officers. The officers returned fire, killing him. The 37-year-old female driver was not injured. Neither officer was injured in the exchange of gunfire, Deputy Police Chief Calvin Johnson said during a news conference.Police did not release the names of the man who was killed or the woman who drove the vehicle.In nearby Polk County, another traffic stop resulted in deputies fatally shooting a man during a traffic stop late Thursday.Sheriff Grady Judd said the incident began in neighboring Highlands County, as deputies there began pursuing a car that ran a stop sign.As they approached Polk County, they were preparing to stop...