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BART train partially derails near Orinda, prompting station closures, delays

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

A BART train partially derailed and caught fire Monday morning near Orinda, prompting the closure of two stations and significant delays in the East Bay.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Bay Area transit agencies running extended, mostly free services on New Year’s Eve Crashes and Disasters | The top 10 Bay Area stories of 2023 — and what they mean for 2024 Crashes and Disasters | BART hit by major delays near SFO ahead of holiday weekend Crashes and Disasters | And the winner for San Jose BART’s boring machine name competition is… Crashes and Disasters | VTA buys key downtown San Jose site near bullet train route The incident happened at 9:15 a.m. on the Yellow Line train to east Contra Costa County between Orinda and Lafayette, authorities said. As a result, service was halted in both directions in Orinda, and no estimate was given for when it might be restored.No one was injure...

NFL Week 18 schedule: 49ers face Rams with opportunity to get healthy

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

The final game of the 49ers’ regular season will lack the drama of the prior 17, but it comes at a familiar time against a familiar foe.San Francisco will host the Rams this Sunday at 1:25 p.m., the NFL announced after the conclusion of all the Week 17 games.The Niners clinched the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a 27-10 win Sunday over the Commanders and the Eagles’ surprise loss to Arizona, so they have the option to rest their starters against Los Angeles in the finale. They’ll also be off the following weekend, when the NFC’s other six playoff teams compete in the wild-card round.Running back Christian McCaffrey, who missed the latter stages of Sunday’s win in Washington with a calf injury, is likely to pick up some rest, and coach Kyle Shanahan said postgame that he expected to sit some other players, too.On the AFC side, the Ravens have the same luxury after demolishing No. 2-seeded Miami in Baltimore on Sunday.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | ...

Woman shot in car, San Francisco PD investigate

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

(KRON) – A woman was shot in her vehicle in San Francisco’s Tenderloin area on New Year’s Day, according to the San Francisco Police Department.San Francisco Police police officers responded to the area of Jones and Market Streets on a report of a shooting at approximately 12:18 a.m. on Jan. 1. BART train derails, catches fire near Orinda Station Officers located a female victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound at the scene. Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.   According to the police investigation, the victim was sitting inside her vehicle when she was struck by gunfire.   There have not been any arrests at this time.Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at (415)-575-4444.

Jaguars hope to get QB Trevor Lawrence and WR Christian Kirk back for win-and-in finale at Titans

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars could get quarterback Trevor Lawrence and receiver Christian Kirk back for their regular-season finale at Tennessee, a game that will help determine the AFC South.Lawrence missed Sunday’s 26-0 drubbing of Carolina because of a sprained throwing shoulder, ending a streak of 51 consecutive starts for the No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft. Kirk sat out the past four games while recovering from groin surgery.Coach Doug Pederson said Monday that Lawrence “is progressing” and “is definitely improving.” He didn’t practice last week and was ruled out Friday. Pederson added that they will “see what his limitations might be” Wednesday.The Jaguars (9-7) expect to open Kirk’s 21-day practice window Wednesday and see how much he will be able to do in practice. Kirk was running on the side last week. He injured his groin while making a 26-yard catch on the opening play against Cincinnati on Dec. 4.“He’s doing well. He’s d...

Steelers sticking with Mason Rudolph at QB against the Ravens even with Kenny Pickett available

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with Mason Rudolph ahead of their pivotal regular-season finale against Baltimore.Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Rudolph will make a third straight start for the Steelers (9-7) even with Kenny Pickett expected to be available after recovering from right ankle surgery. Rudolph has been spectacular at times while throwing for 567 yards and two touchdowns during wins over Cincinnati and Seattle to help Pittsburgh keep its playoff chances alive.The Steelers have multiple ways to reach the postseason, most of them predicated on beating the Ravens (13-3) on Saturday. Baltimore clinched the top seed in the AFC by dismantling Miami on Sunday and could sit several regulars — including MVP candidate Lamar Jackson — with home-field advantage wrapped up.Pittsburgh will prepare as if Jackson is playing and even if Jackson is given the day off, Rudolph will likely have to deal with a defense that’s allowed the fewest points in the l...

New Year’s traditions to ensure a good 2024

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

If you’re reading this you’ve made it past New Year’s Eve, and are ready for day one of 2024. There’s lots of Jan. 1 traditions from around the world to increase your odds for a having a good year.Many involve food.Some of us wouldn’t plan a Jan. 1 menu without including Hoppin’ John, made with black-eyed peas, pork and rice, since those who eat it are likely to experience luck and peace. According to lore, the peas represent coins. It’s often accompanied by collard greens for prosperity and golden cornbread. Some families boost their chances of luck by putting a penny underneath the dishes.In the Philippines, it’s customary to eat 12 round fruits — each symbolizing a month of abundance.According to Good Housekeeping’s compilation, fish is considered a good New Year’s entree, since they can only swim in one direction — forward, like the movement of time.In Japan, it’s believed that eating long food will lead to a long...

¿En qué estados aumentará el salario mínimo para 2024? Aquí la lista completa

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

El 2024 empezó con muy buenas noticias para los trabajadores de más de 20 estados de Estados Unidos, que verán un incremento en sus cheques de pago. Hawaii es el estado que tendrá el mayor incremento salarial, pues pasará de $12 a $14 la hora, mientras Washington el que ofrecerá el salario mínimo más alto del país, con $16.2 la hora. Con los aumentos que entrarán en vigor a partir de este lunes 1 de enero, seis estados tendrán un salario mínimo igual o superior a los $15 por hora, entre ellos California, Nueva York y Washington. El salario mínimo federal es de $7.25 la hora desde que se incrementó por última vez hace 14 años, pero cada estado lo ha ajustado a lo largo de los años. ¿Por qué los estadounidenses pasan hambre pese a la economía fuerte? En 2024 los estados promulgarán nuevas leyes sobre salarios, impuestos e incluso dados de peluche LOS ESTADOS EN LOS QUE AUMENTARÁ EL SALARIO MÍNIMOAlaska: el salario mínimo pasará de ...

Purdue remains No. 1 in AP Top 25, Gonzaga falls to No. 24 but runs poll streak to 142 weeks

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

Purdue remained atop the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third straight week Monday, while Gonzaga dropped to No. 24 after a loss to San Diego State but kept alive its streak of 142 consecutive weeks in the poll.The Boilermakers picked up three more first-place votes and had 49 of 63 from the national media panel, easily outdistancing second-place Kansas, which received five first-place nods. Houston remained third despite keeping its perfect record intact with a victory over Penn and picking up the other nine first-place votes.UConn and Tennessee each moved up one spot to round out the top five following Arizona’s loss to Stanford on Sunday.Meanwhile, the Bulldogs fell 11 spots from No. 13 after their 84-74 loss to San Diego State. Gonzaga has been ranked in every poll since Jan. 11, 2016, but that streak is in jeopardy after coach Mark Few’s team dropped to 9-4 with no Quad 1 wins this season.“These guys have some great fight and spirit and a lot ...

Respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, CDC data shows

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

(CNN) — As seasonal virus activity surges across the United States, experts stress the importance of preventive measures – such as masking and vaccination – and the value of treatment for those who do get sick.Tens of thousands of people have been admitted to hospitals for respiratory illness each week this season. During the week ending December 23, there were more than 29,000 patients admitted with Covid-19, about 15,000 admitted with the flu and thousands more with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Nationally, Covid-19 levels in wastewater, a leading measure of viral transmission, are very high – higher than they were at this time last year in every region, CDC data shows. Weekly emergency department visits rose 12%, and hospitalizations jumped about 17% in the most recent week.And while Covid-19 remains the leading driver of respiratory virus hospitalizations, flu activity is rising rapidly. Th...

Leatherback turtle found stranded on South Beach rescued and released into ocean

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:28:07 GMT

Mojo, a Leatherback Turtle, has found his way back to the ocean just in time for the new year after being discovered stranded on South Beach last Friday.Several agencies collaborated in the rescue operation, transporting Mojo to the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys. Following a day of dedicated treatment, Mojo successfully passed his swim test on Saturday night, signaling his readiness to return to the open waters.Mojo was released into the ocean near Marathon a day later, just in time for 2024.