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Right 3 lanes of northbound Interstate 25 closed for tractor-trailer fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

The right three lanes of Interstate 25 northbound and the off-ramp to exit 225 in Thornton are closed because of a tractor-trailer fire, North Metro Fire Department announced on social media Monday morning.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police shooting reported near North Boulder Recreation Center Crime and Public Safety | Aurora firefighters continue to battle construction fire Sunday Crime and Public Safety | Jefferson County inmate dies in custody, cause of death unknown Crime and Public Safety | Bomb threat sent to Boulder Jewish synagogue Congregation Har HaShem Crime and Public Safety | 6 face organized crime charges in Weld County for alleged catalytic converter theft scheme According to the department, trash that was being hauled away by a tractor-trailer caught on fire while the vehicle was heading north on Interstate 25. Fire crews initially extinguished the flames with water, and ar...

Must have magnetic accessories for iPhone (and Android!)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

One big advantage of the iPhone is just how many accessories are available for it. Many of them take advantage of a magnetic system called MagSafe. Here’s a look at useful add-ons.MagSafe is Apple’s way of making accessories easily attach and detach from the iPhone.It's helpful for wireless charging, and a whole bunch of add-ons that take advantage of this convenience.Got Android? You're in luck! Apple has shared its MagSafe technology with the entire mobile industry, so we should start to see Android devices with similar magnetic tech built into them in 2024.CLCKR, $30CLCKR is a phone stand and a grip in one! You can attach it to the back of your phone to make it easier to hold.Then, with a click, it becomes a stand, which you can use to prop up your phone. No MagSafe? They also make a "stickable" version, too.HANDL, $15HANDL is similar to a PopSocket, but packs unique features and comes in various designs.It attaches to your phone with a strong magnetic grip and an elastic lets yo...

They Regrette Nothing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

They Regrette Nothing: It feels like they just got here, and the Regrettes are calling it quits. Lydia Night and her merry band will play three shows at the Fonda in their hometown, as they look to go out with a bang. We just said farewell to Skinny Puppy at the Belasco, and now this? Too much trauma. “If you’re reading this or you’ve been to a show or bought a record, you’ve given us all some of the best years of our lives,” the band said. “After all these amazing years together, we are parting ways to focus on other projects. There is absolutely nothing but love in our hearts for each other and you all & we’re eternally grateful. We would love to have you there to dance and celebrate the end of an incredible run.”“The Regrettes consist of singer and songwriter, Lydia Night, as well as Genessa Gariano (guitar), Brooke Dickson (bass) and Drew Thomsen (drums),” reads the press release. “The band formed in 2015 and earned widespread acclaim with the 2019 release ...

Nikes dropped anonymously into shelter’s bin sell for $50,800 at auction

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A pair of shiny, gold Nikes dropped into the donation bin at the Portland Rescue Mission drew a bid of $50,800 at auction Monday. The proceeds will go to the shelter.Related ArticlesNational News | Senate border security talks grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era ‘blood’ rhetoric against immigrants National News | Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza National News | Boston Tea Party turns 250 years old with reenactments of the revolutionary protest National News | Arizona’s governor is sending the state’s National Guard to the border to help with a migrant influx National News | ‘Insurance godmothers’ sign up Latinos for Obamacare in pro-Trump areas as he threatens to repeal it The Air Jordan Retro 3s, size 12½, were one of a few custom pairs made for filmmaker Spike Lee and his inner circle; on one heel was the logo for his...

After years of delays, wait times for US passports are back to normal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

By Marnie Hunter | CNNProcessing times for passport applications are back to pre-pandemic levels, the US State Department announced on Monday. The return to normal wait times comes after years plagued by delays as the department worked through a backlog caused largely by the coronavirus pandemic.Processing time for routine service is now six to eight weeks and two to three weeks for expedited service (which costs an additional $60), the department said. The updated times apply for applications submitted on or after December 18.“With this update, we have fulfilled our commitment to return to benchmarks from March 2020. This reflects the work of dedicated employees working for the American people,” the department said in its announcement.Related ArticlesTravel | ‘The American dream is to leave America.’ The US TikTokers revealing what life is like abroad Travel | These are the best and worst cities in the world for expats to live and work in Travel | ...

Man convicted of murder at Montalvin Manor meth house

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

PITTSBURG — A Bay Area man has been convicted in a fatal shooting that occurred outside a known West Contra Costa drug house more than eight years ago.Andrew Cordova, 34, was convicted this month of second degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Deon Ward, who was shot multiple times on the 2100 block of Stanton Avenue in unincorporated Montalvin Manor on the morning of Oct. 4, 2015. Cordova and Ward allegedly got into a confrontation earlier, prosecutors say, before Cordova left the area, retrieved a gun, and fired at Ward.The case went unsolved for years. It wasn’t until 2019 that Cordova and his cousin, 27-year-old Michael Jeremy Collins, were arrested and charged with murder. Collins, accused of helping Cordova plan the killing, was released from jail with the pending murder charge last year, and remains out of custody, court records show.Cordova’s lawyer, William Welch, said that the jury reported being deadlocked on the very first day of deliberations, but ...

Apple to halt sales of some Apple Watches in US over patent dispute

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

By Samantha Murphy Kelly | CNNNew York — Apple plans to stop selling some versions of the Apple Watch in the United States as soon as this week to get ahead of what could be one of the most momentous patent disputes in years.The company confirmed to CNN it will no longer be selling its Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, starting Thursday on Apple.com and from retail locations after December 24.The decision to take one of its most popular products off the shelf follows an ongoing dispute with medical maker Masimo over its blood oxygen feature. Apple has routinely marketed its smartwatch as a life-saving device, which has helped launch the Apple Watch into the stratosphere, making it the most popular watch sold around the world. But its skirmish with Masimo threatens to undermine that.Apple said a review period is in progress with the International Trade Commission related to Apple Watch devices containing a blood oxygen feature.“While the review period will not end until D...

Palo Alto power outage affects thousands; faulty transformer thought to be the cause

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

PALO ALTO — A power outage affected thousands of customers in Palo Alto early Monday morning, likely due to a faulty transformer, according to Palo Alto Utilities.The outage, which began at 5:30 a.m. according to the utility, affected about 4,559 customers at its peak. As of 9:20 a.m., about 3,500 were still without power.The utility said in a social media post that the cause was likely related to a faulty transformer which could have been affected by the weather, as the Peninsula received aggressive early morning rainfall Monday morning.Update on power outage: The cause seems due to a faulty transformer, which crews are working to repair. We estimate most customers will have power restored ~11-11:30am. View our outage map at https://t.co/mS0eJvYfA9 Thx for your patience as we work to restore service ASAP! pic.twitter.com/cQpBO4Y0Wn— Palo Alto Utilities (@PAUtilities) December 18, 2023Related ArticlesLocal News | California less likely to have blackouts thanks to s...

When will rain hit the Bay Area hardest?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

(KRON) -- As more rain hits the Bay Area, you'll want to keep your rain gear handy. Monday's wet weather will hit in waves throughout the day.A heavy band drenched the Bay Area overnight Sunday into Monday prompting several flood advisories this morning in the North Bay that have since expired. The storms came to a lull around 9 a.m. But, KRON4 meteorologist John Shrable said to expect intermittent showers until the next heavy band arrives.The rain will pick up again around 1 p.m. Monday and will continue through Monday night into Tuesday morning, Shrable said.Rain totals will reach up to around one inch in some areas after Monday's showers alone.Santa Rosa: 1.08 inchesSan Francisco: .46 inchesOakland: .34 inchesSan Jose: .33 inchesMountain View: .30 inchesThe Sierras are also expecting between one and two feet of snow.More rain is expected through mid-week.

Bay Area rain updates: Delays at SFO due to wind

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:42:41 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Widespread rain arrived in the Bay Area Monday morning and has largely moved out to the east. Scattered showers are expected to continue through this evening with additional bands of widespread rain expected Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. San Francisco Bay Area weather radar Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the Bay Area rain this week.Bay Area rain updates:Monday, Dec. 189:25 a.m. -- Ground stop in effect at SFOAll flights headed to San Francisco that haven't taken off have been held at their points of departure due to wind, according to San Francisco International Airport. The ground stop will remain in effect until 9:45 a.m., the airport said.9:20 a.m. -- Flood Advisory expiresA flood advisory that was in effect across much of the Bay Area earlier Monday morning has expired, according to the NWS. The flood advisory had been in effect Alameda and Contra Costa counties.Stick with KRON4 for the latest updates ...