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Deion Sanders: CU Buffs football theft at Rose Bowl “a travesty”

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

BOULDER — Coach Prime had some choice words about the alleged Rose Bowl crime.“I think that’s a travesty,” CU Buffs football coach Deion Sanders said of the theft of players and staff members’ belongings while they were playing UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Saturday evening in Pasadena, Calif.Sanders, whose 4-4 Buffs (1-4 Pac-12) host Oregon State (6-2, 3-2) at 8 p.m. Saturday at Folsom Field, said CU is assembling a list of the missing items — jewelry, personal and football items, according to Pasadena authorities — and will seek financial reimbursement if the stolen items can’t be recovered.“This is the Rose Bowl, this is ‘The Grandaddy Of Them All,'” Sanders said. “I’m sure grandpa has some money. Grandpa should have some money to give these kids. … They might not be able to get their items back but (someone) should be able to reimburse them.”Coach Prime also appealed on the NCAA to intervene.“I ...

Owner of 'A Team' replica van arrested for sexual assault of minor

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

The owner of a replica black and red Chevrolet van from the 1980s television show “The A Team” has been arrested for alleged sexual crimes with a minor that took place in his van and now authorities are working to locate additional victims.  Edmundo Alarcon, 44, of Chino is accused of developing a relationship with a minor in November 2022 and, over the course of the relationship through July 2023, coercing the victim to engage in unlawful sexual acts, a news release from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department stated.  Edmundo Alarcon, 44, from Chino was arrested on Oct. 31, 2023, and charged with sexual assault of a minor under duress. (SBSD)Deputies from the Chino Hills Sheriff’s Station served a search warrant at the 44-year-old's residence on Oct. 31, where the suspect was subsequently arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center on charges of sexual penetration of minor under duress.  THE A-TEAM -- Pictured: 1983 GMC Vandura -- Photo by: Ron TomNBCU P...

Riverside County wildfire continues to burn out of control

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

Firefighters in Riverside County are struggling to make progress in their battle against a Santa Ana wind-fueled wildfire that has forced thousands of people from their homes.The Highland Fire in Aguanga, a sparsely populated area east of Temecula, had consumed at least 2,200 acres of dry brush and trees and three structures as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.Another six structures have been damaged.The fire erupted just after noon on Monday near Highlands and Aguanga Ranchos roads and spread rapidly in the hot and dry desert winds.Fire crews battle the Highland Fire in Aguanga, California. Oct. 31, 2023. (KTLA)Fire crews battle the Highland Fire in Aguanga, California. Oct. 31, 2023. (KTLA)Smoke seen billowing over mountains in Riverside County, CA on Oct. 31, 2023. (ALERTCalifornia)Smoke seen billowing over mountains in Riverside County, CA on Oct. 31, 2023. (ALERTCalifornia)Firefighter seen working to extinguish several mobile home ablaze during the Highlands Fire in ...

The simple reason your streaming bill keeps going up

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+ - It doesn’t matter which streaming service you subscribe to; they’re all jacking up prices.Netflix recently increased its basic plan from $9.99 to $11.99 per month. Hulu went from $14.99 to $17.99. Apple raised subscriptions from $6.99 to $9.99. Max went from $14.99 to $15.99, and Disney+ raised its ad-free tier from $10.99 to $13.99.Suddenly, cutting the cord doesn’t seem to be cutting much at all for customers looking to save money from their cable and satellite bills.So why do these streaming services keep raising prices? It’s quite simple, according to KTLA consumer reporter David Lazarus.“Streaming costs are rising, and will continue to rise because the industry remains in search of a sustainable business model,” he says. This appears to be the plan for Universal Studios’ new roller coaster In other words, they’re generally not making money - yet.With its rich and vast library of original series and films, only Netflix (the original vid...

1 Injured in Pedestrian Collision on Villa Milagro Street [El Paso, TX]

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

One Hospitalized after Pedestrian Accident on Aggie CircleEL PASO, TX (October 31, 2023) – A pedestrian collision occurred on Villa Milagro Street Thursday night, resulting in injuries to one individual.First responders arrived at the scene near Aggie Circle at approximately 1:15 p.m. on October 1st.The circumstances leading to the accident are unclear. However, reports suggest that law enforcement received multiple calls concerning a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian.Upon arrival, crews discovered both a motorcycle and a pickup-truck at the scene. Paramedics transported one severely injured person to a nearby hospital. To protect the victim’s privacy, authorities refrained from disclosing their identity.Law enforcement closed off the area for the purpose of conducting investigations and facilitating cleanup. An ongoing, active inquiry into the Villa Milagro Street collision is underway, and further information will be disseminated as it becomes available.Operating a v...

Bay Area masking up again as mandates go into effect Nov. 1 in health care settings

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

As you put away those zombie masks and Halloween decorations, it might be a good time to pull out that box of surgical or KN95 face masks again as respiratory virus season gets underway, especially if you are headed to the doctor’s office soon.In Santa Clara County, everyone — patients, caregivers and healthcare providers — will be required to wear face masks in public patient care areas in hospitals, clinics, and long term care facilities for the “winter respiratory virus period,” starting Nov. 1 and lasting five months through the end of March.Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa, and Sonoma counties will require health care workers to mask up in patient care areas starting Wednesday, after local public health officials passed mandates earlier this fall requiring seasonal masking rules.As respiratory virus season gains steam, health officials say it’s a good idea to check stocks of rapid COVID tests. Consumers might still be eligible for another del...

Photos: A furry, tail wagging Halloween parade welcomes travelers at San Jose Mineta International Airport

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

On Tuesday, groups of therapy animals and their handlers paraded through Terminals A and B at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) decked out in Halloween costumes. The group of mostly therapy dogs, and one rabbit name Alex the Great, welcomed passengers as they passed various gates receiving lots of smiles, selfies, and pats on the head.According to their website, The Happy Tails Program, formerly known as SJC’s Therapy Animal Program, began after the tragic events of 9/11.  Interfaith Chaplain and Volunteer Kathryn Liebschutz began bringing her Boxer/Great Dane mixed dog Orion, who was trained as a rescue/therapy dog, to the San Jose Mineta International Airport to address the anxieties of travelers and to bring comfort. Orion was the first member of SJC’s Therapy Animal Program and after 22 years of service, the newly named SJC Happy Tails Program has a membership of over 40 animals that includes 43 dogs, 4 cats and one rabbit.Bochy and fellow therapy dogs parade through S...

How’s San Jose’s mayor performing? New data show figures on public safety, homelessness

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

As San Jose nears one year into Mayor Matt Mahan’s tenure — are his major campaign promises going anywhere?A new trove of data focused specifically on public safety, blight, homelessness and economic development shows improvements in some areas and setbacks in others as Mahan prepares to run for re-election in 2024 with no opposition thus far.The figures show the city making incremental progress on keeping homeless residents off the streets, the speed of housing permit reviews and the city’s downtown activity rate according to cell phone data. But the city is also facing problems with its enormous backlog of code enforcement cases and housing production.“I would like us to at least once a quarter have a very focused and structured conversation that is rooted in performance data,” said Mahan to reporters on Tuesday. “Where we are actually objectively looking at how the things we’ve funded are doing. Right now we do that every 12 months. But i...

‘We are afraid:’ Earth’s vital signs are now in ‘uncharted territory,’ climate scientists warn

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

Massive wildfires in Canada, Greece and Hawaii. All-time record heat waves. Hurricanes with surprising ferocity, like the one that devastated Acapulco last week.This year has presented stark evidence that Earth is already in “uncharted territory” with climate change, scientists say, to the point that unless major progress is made to reduce greenhouse emissions, parts of the world that are home to one-third to one-half of the global population could face extreme heat, food shortages and water shortages by the end of this century.That’s the conclusion of a new study from researchers at Oregon State University and other institutions around the world, that has been drawing growing attention since its publication last week.“As scientists, we are increasingly being asked to tell the public the truth about the crises we face in simple and direct terms,” the researchers wrote. “The truth is that we are shocked by the ferocity of the extreme weather events...

Petaluma woman accused of using $150K of company funds on DoorDash, Amazon, other personal expenses

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:06 GMT

(KRON) -- A Petaluma woman has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement after she allegedly used more than $150,000 of company funds on personal expenses such as DoorDash and Amazon, the Santa Rosa Police Department said Tuesday.The company in question is a landscape design and construction company in Santa Rosa. Los Gatos ‘party mom’ charged with hosting alcohol parties for teens, encouraging sexual assault SRPD was notified of the case in July when the company hired a new bookkeeper who "noticed irregularities in the company's financial records," police said. A further look revealed several unauthorized credit card transactions. An SRPD investigations team served search warrants for businesses and financial institution records. The investigation revealed that the suspect was the company's previous bookkeeper, Jennifer Sutton, 48. Police suspect Sutton made the fraudulent charges over a five-year period. SRPD said she used the credit card for cash advances, purchases on Amazon,...