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Fingerprints of climate change found across Colorado’s Rocky Mountains amid world’s hottest month on record

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

As the earth roasted last month, reaching a global average temperature that scientists have confirmed to be the highest on record for any month, the Colorado High Country got an uneven sampling of the heat.Related ArticlesEnvironment | Urban devastation: Losing Lahaina and Superior is a warning siren for the world Environment | Polis signs order expediting affordable housing funding, state growth goals Environment | Letters: So far, Denver mayor focused on his campaign issue of tackling homeless crisis Environment | Opinion: If the Earth burning isn’t enough, what will spark climate protests? Environment | Colorado River restrictions eased thanks to “lucky” rain and snow but negotiators race toward long-term fix While parts of the southwestern Colorado Rocky Mountains were locked under the same heat dome that broiled states like Arizona and New Mexico, the northern mountain region mostl...

Robbery suspects at large after hitting Westfield Century City mall

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

Police are searching for robbery suspects who targeted the Westfield Century City mall Friday evening.Officers received reports of a possible smash-and-grab robbery around 5:43 p.m. at the shopping center located on the 10200 block of Santa Monica Boulevard.Witnesses said they saw the suspects putting on masks before ransacking a store and fleeing the area. Police are searching for robbery suspects that targeted the Westfield Century City Mall on Aug. 25, 2023. (KTLA)Police are searching for robbery suspects that targeted the Westfield Century City Mall on Aug. 25, 2023. (KTLA)Police are searching for robbery suspects that targeted the Westfield Century City Mall on Aug. 25, 2023. (KTLA)The Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles. (KTLA)It’s unknown which store was targeted as details remain limited.The suspects were reportedly seen driving away in three different getaway vehicles, described as a white Honda Civic, a white van and a Chevy Silverado.Police responded to the sh...

Three-bedroom home sells in Alameda for $1.6 million

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

A 1,836-square-foot house built in 1927 has changed hands. The historic property located in the 2800 block of Buena Vista Avenue in Alameda was sold on July 10, 2023, for $1,560,000, or $850 per square foot. This single-story home has three bedrooms and one bath. In addition, the house provides a garage.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:A 1,997-square-foot home on the 1600 block of Moreland Drive in Alameda sold in June 2023, for $1,955,000, a price per square foot of $979. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In July 2023, a 3,036-square-foot home on Pearl Street in Alameda sold for $1,504,000, a price per square foot of $495. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, in April 2023, a 2,553-square-foot home was sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $666. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Chickens, mosquitos test positive for West Nile in Contra Costa County

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

(KRON) -- The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District is reporting one chicken from its flock near Knightsen, and two chickens from a flock in Oakley, have tested positive for antibodies against West Nile virus. The district maintains flocks of sentinel chickens at four locations."When a chicken is bitten by an infected mosquito, the chicken develops antibodies to fight off the virus.  Samples that test positive for antibodies provide evidence of virus activity in specific areas of the county," vector control officials wrote.A group of mosquitoes trapped in Discovery Bay recently tested positive for West Nile virus, as well as a bird that died in Antioch. District employees will be conducting surveillance and control in areas where mosquitoes are found.The district is advising all Contra Costa County residents to reduce their risk of mosquito bites. "The risk of exposure to West Nile virus will continue until the overnight low temperatures start dropping below 55 degrees. ...

SF restaurant bans armed officers, police union responds

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One San Francisco restaurant is feuding with police officers. Reem's California in the Mission District is going back and forth on social media with the San Francisco Police Officers Association (SFPOA).Reem's implemented a policy that bans armed police officers from entering the business located at 2901 Mission St., according to an Instagram post on Friday. The business said the reason is to have a "deep commitment to uplifting social and racial justice in our communities." Cruise car crashes into vehicle after attempting to make turn: SFPD "In a time of increased gun violence -- particularly impacting people of color, youth, and queer people -- we believe that maintaining a strict policy of prohibiting guns in our restaurant keeps us safer," Reem's wrote on social media. SFPOA called out the restaurant on X, formerly known as Twitter. On Thursday, they said one of their officers was denied service last weekend because he was in uniform. Reem's said they d...

Megan Khang has back-nine burst in 66, leads CPKC Women’s Open at challenging Shaughnessy

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Megan Khang had five straight birdies in a back-nine burst and shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead in the CPKC Women’s Open at challenging Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club.After playing the first 10 holes in 1 under, Khang birdied five straight on Nos. 11-15. She closed the bogey-free morning round with three pars, leaving her at 7-under 137 on the tree-lined — and mosquito-ladden — layout.“Honestly, this golf course I feel like you can’t really get too comfortable,” Khang said. “These fairways are tight and the greens are fast and firm, so I’m not taking anything for granted.”Linn Grant of Sweden was second after a 71.First-round leader Yuka Saso of Japan followed her opening 66 with a 73 to drop into a tie for third at 5 under with 2019 winner Jin Young Ko of South Korea. The fourth-ranked Ko had a 70.While winless on the LPGA Tour, Khang has 33 top-10 finishes and career earnings over $5 million. The 25-year-old American is No...

Tigers rookie Parker Meadows hits first career homer in ninth to beat Astros 4-1

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Rookie Parker Meadows hit his first career homer with two out in the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.The Astros led 1-0 going into the ninth and Houston closer Ryan Pressly struck out the first two batters. Miguel Cabrera, Zach McKinstry and Javier Báez then singled, and pinch-runner Carson Kelly scored from second on Báez’s liner into center.Meadows, playing his fourth career game, then homered to right field.Alex Lange (6-3) worked the ninth for the win. It was the fifth blown save for Pressly (3-4) in 33 opportunities.Houston wasted a stellar start by Framber Valdez, who struck out six and walked five in seven hitless innings. The left-hander, who threw a no-hitter against Cleveland on Aug. 1, matched a career high with 114 pitches.The 29-year-old Valdez became the seventh pitcher with two hitless starts in a season of at least seven innings. Max Scherzer was the last major leaguer to accomplish th...

Cristopher Sanchez throws 6 innings to help Phillies beat Cardinals 7-2

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sanchez shrugged off an early homer to pitch six strong innings, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Friday night. Sanchez (2-3) and three relievers retired the final 21 St. Louis hitters. Nine of those outs came on strikeouts.Garrett Stubbs added an RBI double for the Phillies (70-58), who remained atop the National League wild-card standings while gaining ground on second-place Chicago — increasing that margin to three games. Paul Goldschmidt hit his 21st homer of the season in the first inning for St. Louis’ only runs of the night. Third baseman Nolan Arenado left in the seventh inning with what the club described as lower-back tightness.Sanchez has helped solidify a gaping hole in the last spot in the starting rotation. Over his last 10 starts since June 30, Sanchez has gone at least six innings on six occasions. His ERA in those 10 starts has been 3.16. After surrendering the...

ANÁLISIS | Esto es lo que el regreso de Donald Trump a X podría significar para el negocio de la plataforma

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) — Nueve meses después de que Elon Musk restableciera la cuenta de Donald Trump en la red social antes conocida como Twitter, el expresidente está de regreso en la que fue su plataforma preferida para comunicarse con el país.El regreso de Trump, que solía ser uno de los usuarios más destacados, aunque polémicos, del sitio, podría marcar un punto de inflexión para la empresa ahora llamada X tras meses de turbulencias. Trump, que tiene casi 87 millones de seguidores, podría atraer a un amplio conjunto de espectadores, especialmente de cara a las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, en las que es el favorito para la nominación republicana. Pero también podría presentar una nueva serie de desafíos para la red social, incluso para su esfuerzo por reactivar su negocio de publicidad, si Trump decide volver a publicar regularmente en la plataforma.Trump se entregó en Atlanta en la cuarta causa penal abierta en su contra este año. ¿Qué sigue ahora?Este jueves por la noche...

Mikael Ymer announces his abrupt retirement from tennis after failing to overturn doping ban

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:49:32 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Swedish tennis player Mikael Ymer has abruptly announced his retirement at the age of 24 after an unsuccessful attempt to overturn an anti-doping suspension.“I’ve decided to retire from professional tennis. Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been! I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition,” Ymer wrote on social media on Friday.Ymer was charged in January 2022 for missing three out-of-competition tests in a 12-month period. He initially fought the charges and said he had been cleared by an independent tribunal in June 2022.But the ITF appealed the decision, after which the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in July partially upheld the two-year ban and imposed an 18-month suspension.“Having already been cleared once, and wholeheartedly standing by the fact that I do not feel that the third offense was committed, I find their decision to try me again and subsequently find me guilty, unfair,” Ymer wrote on Twitter in July. “On ...