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Two rain systems to arrive in Bay Area this week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

(KRON) – Two rounds of rain are expected to arrive in the Bay Area the week of Christmas, according to the National Weather Service. The first round of rain is predicted for Wednesday through Thursday. The rain is predicted to be less than one inch in the Bay. However, the North Bay is forecasted to have 0.5-2 inches of rain. Coastal flood, hazardous beach advisories for Christmas The second round of rain is forecasted from late Thursday through Saturday. According to NWS, this system could range from one to three inches in the coastal ranges and 0.2-1 inches in the interior. For your safety, allow extra time for travel and leave space in between cars. Cleaning your gutters and storm drainers can also be helpful. In addition to rain, the Bay Area may get strong southerly winds, the NWS said.This combination could lead to some trees coming down. The NWS recommends taking advantage of the settled weather conditions to make preparations and "take down the blow-up Santa."

3 US service members hurt in Iraq attacks; US conducts retaliatory strikes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

(NewsNation) — The United States carried out retaliatory strikes on Christmas Day on three facilities "used by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups," in Iran following a series of attacks that left three U.S. service members injured — one critically, according to a statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin. U.S. personnel were targetted Monday morning in what Austin described as a series of attacks in Iraq and Syria by "Iranian-sponsored militias, including an attack by Iran-affiliated Kataib Hezbollah" on Erbil Air Base. What is Hezbollah and why is it another threat to Israel? President Joe Biden was briefed on the attack Monday morning and following a call with Austin and members of the National Security Council, he ordered strikes "against three locations utilized by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups focused specifically on unmanned aerial drone activities," according to NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson.Austin described American military retali...

Fungus among us: East Bay Park District puts out annual wild mushroom warning

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

(BCN) -- The Golden Chanterelle may be the state's new official mushroom, but the East Bay Regional Park District is reminding residents that some fungi are best appreciated for their beauty, not taste. The park district sent out its annual wild mushroom warning Friday as winter rains spur spores and mushrooms begin popping up. There are two kinds that both people and pets need especially avoid, and their names say it all: the death cap (Amanita phalloides) and the western destroying angel (Amanita ocreata). Armed man arrested on Christmas Eve for bothering BART passengers Both of these mushrooms contain amatoxins, which are molecules that are deadly to most animals--even primates like us. Symptoms don't appear until up to 12 hours later, making them a great plot element in an Agatha Christie novel but causing extreme gastrointestinal distress that progresses to liver and kidney failure to anyone who ingests them. According to Dave Mason, public information supervisor for the p...

US strikes Iranian-backed militia groups after 3 servicemembers injured by drone attack in Iraq

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — US strikes Iranian-backed militia groups after 3 servicemembers injured by drone attack in Iraq.Source

Se incendia en Navidad la casa en la que creció Beyoncé en Texas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

HOUSTON – La casa en la que creció Beyoncé se incendió a primera hora de la mañana de Navidad, aunque la familia que vive allí escapó sana y salva.El incendio se reportó alrededor de las 2:00 a.m. del lunes y el Departamento de Bomberos de Houston llegó a la casa de ladrillo de dos plantas entres tres y cinco minutos más tarde, informó el Houston Chronicle.“Lo contuvimos en unos 10 minutos”, declaró el jefe de distrito del Departamento de Bomberos, Justin Barnes. Película de Beyoncé domina la taquilla en EEUU tras recaudar 21 millones de dólares Giras de Karol G, RBD y Luis Miguel entre las 20 más lucrativas del momento La familia de Beyoncé Knowles compró la casa en la manzana 2400 de la calle Rosedale en 1982 y la cantante vivió allí hasta los 5 años. Se le vio fotografiando la propiedad cuando visitó su ciudad natal con motivo de su gira mundial “Renaissance”.La casa, situada en el histórico barrio de Riversid...

Florida State will turn to No. 3 quarterback as Tate Rodemaker opts out for Orange Bowl vs. Georgia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker will not play in the Orange Bowl and Brock Glenn will start against Georgia on Saturday, the Seminoles said Monday.Earlier in the day, 247Sports and The Athletic reported Rodemaker intends to enter the transfer portal.Rodemaker participated in open practices leading up to the Christmas break. The Seminoles (13-0) arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Christmas night to begin final preparations for the matchup with Georgia (12-1) and Florida State coach Mike Norvell spoke of Glenn’s looming start after getting off the plane.Glenn also started the ACC championship game for Florida State.“Definitely excited to see him take the step from his first start to his second start,” Norvell said. “A lot of confidence in what he’ll be able to do, what he’ll be able to accomplish. It’s part of the new age of college athletics. I know Brock is going to be fired up and excited for the opportunity that he has.”A redshirt junior quar...

Photos: Squirrel in Englewood feasting on Christmas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Dogs and children in Colorado aren't the only ones getting spoiled this Christmas. A FOX31 viewer shared photos of a Christmas feast prepared for a squirrel in Englewood. Photos: Denver’s snowiest Christmas on record The spread included peanut butter walnut crepes sprinkled with sunflower seeds, peanut butter waffles drizzled with more peanut butter and topped with walnut pieces, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter sunflower pie and more.They were even treated to some freshly sliced apples, drizzled with peanut butter.It was unclear if the squirrel was wild or where it came from.

'It was terrifying': Lakewood cyclist recalls the moment he was struck by a car

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

LAKEWOOD Colo., (KDVR) -- A Lakewood man is out of the hospital and recovering at home on Christmas Day.He was hit by a car as he was cycling at Red Rocks. Blizzard, high wind warnings in Eastern Colorado “It’s coming around, it’s coming around I’m much stronger," Kirk Burgess said.Burgess' heart still races a bit as he recalls the moment he was struck by a Honda CRV while cycling with a friend. “We thought he saw us but he didn’t," Burgess said.What makes the crash memorable is it happened just one day before his birthday on Saturday, Dec. 16th just before 12:30 p.m.“I'm an avid biker," said Burgess, "so, I have lots of places I go bike, I just figured with my birthday the next day it would be a nice beautiful day for a nice close bike ride."Burgess details what happened as he and his friend were riding downhill."He accelerated and tried to complete the left-hand turn," said Burgess. "That's when we met. I hit that hood, went over the driver's side, hit the curb, and skidded a bi...

Community group gives back every Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Though many are celebrating with their families this holiday season, not everyone in our area has the means to buy goods and treats to fund the festivities.One grassroots group was out helping people in Denver on Christmas to make sure everyone had a special day, but this was far from their first time doing so. No more meals for seniors in Adams County after non-profit loses funding Rain, sleet, snow, and even holidays, this community group is dedicated to helping the unhoused, no matter what day is.Every Monday this year, Mutual Aid Monday has given out items like food and clothes to folks who need it."Well, we haven't missed a Monday in three years regardless of weather or holiday because we think it's really important to be consistent, to have people know that we will be here for them regardless of what they are going through, and we just always want to be here for people at the time and day when we say," said Kimberly Miller, a comrade with Mutual Aid Monday."...

Denver weather: Blizzard warning for the plains, overnight snow showers in the metro

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – Increasing clouds with a chance of snow overnight along with breezy conditions are on the way. It will dry out by Tuesday afternoon with lingering clouds. Blizzard, high wind warnings in Eastern Colorado Weather tonight: Chilly, breezy and some snowTemperatures are expected to drop down into the upper teens and lower 20s as we get ready for a little bit of snow in the metro area. The snow will happen mainly after 11 p.m. Monday and will continue on and off through early Tuesday. The metro area will see less than an inch. It will be breezy as well with gusts up to 40 mph! Speaking of breezy conditions, a Blizzard Warning is in effect for areas along the eastern plains that stretch from Burlington to Castle Rock. The far eastern plains will get 4-9" of snowfall with gusts up to 60 mph, meanwhile, areas around Castle Rock will get 2-4". Whiteout conditions are possible so make sure to stay tuned both on air and online with the latest forecast and updates. Denver sn...