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Saturday’s solar eclipse in the Bay Area: What it will look like

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

At its maximum, the eclipse on Saturday, Oct. 14, will obscure about three-quarters of the sun over the Bay Area.The solar eclipse is of the annular type, called “the ring of fire” because the moon doesn’t completely obscure the sun. Even along the path of maximum darkness, a bright edge will remain visible.Some details of the event:How much of the sun will be covered in the Bay Area?The obscuration — the percentage of the sun’s area that will be covered  — will be about 77% in the Bay Area. The magnitude, indicating the fraction of the sun’s diameter that is covered, will be about 0.8. The Bay Area won’t get the “ring of fire” effect but instead will see the sun reduced to a crescent. The website TimeAndDate has video simulations of the eclipse; select a city, then click the video play icon.How long will it last?The moon will start crossing in front of the sun around 8 a.m. Saturday, and maximum obscuration will be around ...

Concord police activity shuts down Hwy 242 NB, Willow Pass Rd

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

(KRON) -- Police activity in Concord Wednesday morning has shut down northbound Highway 242 and Willow Pass Road, according to the Concord Police Department.Willow Pass Road is closed in both directions from Market Street and Diamond Boulevard, police said. The California Highway Patrol has closed northbound Highway 242 near Willow Pass Road.People are asked to avoid the area. Oakland firefighters battling 2-alarm fire in Fruitvale neighborhood This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Oakland CHP pursuit ends with over $33k, drugs, and gun recovered 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

(KRON) – The California Highway Patrol said it recovered $33,500 in cash, 20 pounds of marijuana, and an unregistered firearm after pursuing subjects in a silver Dodge Durango on Oct. 5. The subjects were driving into San Francisco. According to police, the passenger fled the vehicle on foot with a firearm, drugs, and money in his possession. Police subsequently arrested the passenger for multiple weapons and drug violations. Photo: California Highway PatrolIt is unclear if the driver was also arrested.

2-alarm fire in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood under control

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland firefighters have contained a two-alarm structure fire in the city's Fruitvale neighborhood that began early Wednesday morning.The fire, which occurred at a former warehouse building in the area of East 12th Street and 29th Avenue, was placed under control around 6:35 a.m. the Oakland Fire Department said on social media.No injuries were reported. A wall and the structure's roof collapsed during the fire, according to firefighters.(Photo: Oakland Fire Department)Crews are working on opening up adjacent rail traffic that was stopped in both directions because of the fire, the Fire Department said.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Justice Department Won’t Charge Border Patrol Agents Who Killed Native Man

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

Federal authorities will not bring charges against U.S. Border Patrol agents who shot and killed a Native American man outside his home in southern Arizona earlier this year.Late last month, federal prosecutors in Arizona invited the family of 58-year-old Raymond Mattia to meet in Sells, Arizona, a main population center of the Tohono O’odham Nation, which spans large swaths of the U.S.-Mexico border.Mattia’s loved ones and legal team attended the September 19 meeting under the impression that lingering questions surrounding Mattia’s May 18 killing would finally be answered. Instead, the family says they were given general descriptions of the law alongside confirmation that the officers and agents involved in the shooting would not face charges. Federal prosecutors, joined by a tribal liaison and an FBI agent, refused to answer questions as to how, specifically, the government reached its conclusion.“It felt like we lost him again.”“It’s kind of still surreal,” Mattia’s niece, Yvonn...

Dimitrov rallies to beat Alcaraz in Shanghai. Jarry and Humbert also advance to quarterfinals

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

SHANGHAI (AP) — Grigor Dimitrov upset second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals at the Shanghai Masters.Dimitrov, who hadn’t beaten the former No. 1 in their three previous meetings, was crisp from both wings and used his backhand drop shot to keep Alcaraz off balance. The Bulgarian struck 29 winners and 10 aces and rallied after relinquishing a 5-3 lead in the first set to reach his 17th Masters quarterfinal.“I stayed in the match, that was the first thing, especially after the first set,” Dimitrov said. “After the second break in the second set I think I understood his service games and was able to put more balls in and read his serve a bit better. “I think in the third set it was a bit of cat-and-mouse. I think we both played a solid set. He made a few errors and I was very solid and served well when I had to.”Dimitrov will next meet 22nd-seeded Nicolas Jarry, who beat wild-card entry Diego Schwartzmann 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to make the last ei...

England happy to be unpopular at Rugby World Cup if it means beating Fiji to reach semifinals

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France (AP) — To reach the Rugby World Cup semifinals, England’s players will have to make themselves more unpopular than they already are.They’ve no problem with that.“Outside of England, I think people probably don’t really like us too much,” England hooker Jamie George said on Wednesday, four days out from the team’s quarterfinal against Fiji — the darlings of the tournament because of their style of play and underdog status.“And we’re OK with that.”The English appear to be adopting an ‘us against the world’ mentality as a form of motivation ahead of their biggest match since the Rugby World Cup final in 2019, when they lost to South Africa.On Tuesday, Billy Vunipola described England as everybody’s “first least-favorite team.”“In terms of being public enemy No. 1, we are happy to take that mantle,” the England No. 8 said.“We are seeing a lot of teams being talked up. Apparently there’s a top four in international rugby,” Vunipola added, presumably referring to I...

El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, forma un nuevo gobierno de emergencia

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

JERUSALÉN – El primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu, anunció este miércoles la formación de un gobierno de emergencia junto a Beny Gantz, miembro de la oposición, ministro de Defensa y exjefe del Estado Mayor del Ejército, para hacer frente a la guerra con las milicias palestinas de Gaza.“Ambos acordaron el establecimiento de un gobierno de emergencia y un gabinete de gestión de la guerra”, informó un comunicado conjunto firmado por ambos líderes.El acuerdo indica que Gantz, junto al exministro de Justicia, Gideon Saar; otro exjefe del Estado Mayor del Ejército, Gadi Eisenkot, y otros dos diputados se integrarán al gabinete político y de seguridad del Gobierno por la duración de la guerra. Los cinco son miembros del partido de centro-derecha Unidad Nacional, comandado por Gantz. El papa Francisco dice que Israel tiene derecho a defenderse Biden habla sobre la guerra en mesa redonda con líderes de la comunidad judía ...

Kingston International students from India worry about their future amid ongoing Canada-India Diplomatic tensions 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

Deteriorating diplomatic relations between Canada and India have left some students in Kingston, Ontario, fearing for their future in Canada. India has been the largest source of international students for Canada in recent years, with their numbers steadily increasing, benefiting both nations.For St. Lawrence College, International student tuition accounts for 67.6% of the colleges’ total tuition revenue, according to the colleges’ 2021 figures. Parth, an international student and St. Lawrence College alumnus, reveals that from an immigrant’s perspective, the situation has filled him with daily anxiety about what news to expect next. He also voices concerns about potential actions the Canadian government might take against Indian immigrants in Canada.“Every day, the first thing I check on my phone is the news related to this. I believe that every Indian student in Canada is grappling with the same fear, hoping things won’t change from how they were before. I ...

Could Denver see its first freeze this week?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:06:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's first freeze could arrive on Friday night and last until Saturday morning, with temperatures possibly dropping to 30 degrees. It's going to be chilly once the sun goes down this weekend, here is everything you need to know about the possible first freeze.What to know about the first freezeThis won't be the first freeze for everyone. Mountain areas have already seen freezing temperatures as well as snow on the high peaks. How much snow could Denver get in October? However, the first freeze for Denver is coming right on schedule. The average first freeze occurs on Oct. 7, according to the National Weather Service.Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast for Denver on Oct. 11The possible freeze this weekend will mostly happen along the Front Range and Interstate 25, according to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels.Prepare plants ahead of timeIt's time to bring in your potted plants before the first freeze. If you have newly planted flowers or gardens, cover ...