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Berkeley tests new emergency siren system, urges residents to be prepared for fires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

An eerie three-tone chime rang out over Berkeley at 12 p.m. Sunday afternoon, the sound echoing through the trees at Live Oak Park as city officials looked on.“This is a test of the city of Berkeley’s outdoor warning system,” a disembodied voice said, followed by applause from a crowd that had gathered. “This is only a test.”For an event commemorating the 100-year anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed much of North Berkeley, the “Fire Ready Fest” was a decidedly chipper affair. Children pranced through little hula hoops adorned with paper flames. Adults posed with a giant lion mascot dressed in a Cal Fire uniform. Families sat eating lunch in the park grass.Although the event had the energy of a summer farmers market, the eerie chime was a fresh reminder that, even a century later, Berkeley residents face a unique set of wildfire risks.“Wildfire has always been part of our history in Berkeley, and our landscape,” said Berkeley Fire Chief David Sprague. “We understand the signific...

San Jose man and juvenile arrested for allegedly shooting two people in July

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

(BCN) -- San Jose police said Sunday they arrested two people they believe responsible for shooting and killing a juvenile and wounding a man in July. Police said they arrested 19-year-old Rodolfo Stagi of San Jose and a juvenile on Aug. 25 in Morgan Hill. At approximately 8:50 p.m. July 8, officers responded to a report of a shooting near the area of E. William and S. 10th streets. Arriving officers found an adult male and a juvenile male suffering from at least one gunshot wound each. Former NFL player missing, mother found dead in Illinois creek The adult was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The juvenile victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. It was the city's 21st homicide, police said Sunday. The suspects were booked on suspicion of homicide and attempted homicide charges at Santa Clara County Main Jail and Juvenile Hall. Investigators ask anyone with information about the shootin...

Oakland chef showcases signature burger ahead of National Cheeseburger Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Monday is National Cheeseburger Day! What better way than to celebrate with a tasty burger? This is Giants manager Gabe Kapler’s favorite burger spot in SF Matt Horn is the chef and owner of "Matty's Old Fashioned" in Oakland. Watch KRON4's interview with the chef in the video player above.

Fiji upends Australia in Rugby World Cup boilover. South Africa and England roll on

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Fiji defeated Australia 22-15 for the first time in 69 years and sent a jolt of euphoria through the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.A week after an agonizing loss to Wales when the last pass was spilled with the tryline open, the Fijians had to win in Saint-Etienne to stay in the hunt for their first quarterfinal in 16 years. They lived to fight on while putting the heat back on Wales and Australia, who meet next Sunday. One of the trio won’t make it out of Pool C.Famed for being rugby’s greatest ad-libbers, Fiji put the razzle-dazzle away and won in a very un-Fijian traditional way: Breakdown domination, brick-wall defense, and relentless commitment for 80 minutes.The Fijians were disciplined, composed and clinical in a heavily defensive game of few chances. Flanker Levani Botia and inside back Josua Tuisova led them with three turnovers each.“I’m emotionally drained,” said Simon Raiwalui, Fiji’s coach only since February. “I couldn’t be prouder.”This result...

Homers by Alvarez, Meyers support Valdez’s 7 strong innings in Astros 7-1 win over Royals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers homered and Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings as the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Sunday.The Astros salvaged the final game of the series, expanding their American League West lead to 1 1/2 games as Texas lost to Cleveland 9-2.Valdez pitched around three Astros errors for his fifth consecutive quality start, allowing one unearned run on five hits and a walk, striking out five.Falling behind early, Valdez (12-10) had trouble locating his changeup. He threw first-pitch strikes to 11 of 26 batters while missing the strike zone with 16 of 39 changeups.Meyers led off the fourth with his 10th homer and Alvarez hit his 28th leading off the fifth, the 38th allowed by Jordan Lyles (4-17), tying a Royals record. Kansas City is 48-102.Houston collected leadoff hits in all but one inning against Lyles, who limited the damage as the Astros were 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position. He completed six innings...

WWI-era plane crashes near American Heritage Museum in Hudson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

A World War I-era plane crashed near the American Heritage Museum in Hudson on Sunday morning, Stow officials said.Stow fire crews responded to the crash at the museum on Barton Road.The museum has exhibits covering all major American wars, as well as an aircraft collection.Investigators believe the plane’s front landing gear failed, causing it to flip over upon landing.The pilot was not hurt. The FAA has been notified of the crash and will investigate.No other details were immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Chapman’s 9th-inning double lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox 3-2 for 3-game sweep

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Matt Chapman hit a game-ending double off the center-field wall in the ninth inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays over the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.Toronto, which swept its ninth series this season, entered in the AL’s third and final wild card spot, a half-game behind Texas and a half-game ahead of Seattle.The sweep of Boston put the Blue Jays back in the postseason picture after they were swept by Texas in a four-game series last week.“To get three wins like that and get right back in the mix is huge for us,” Chapman said.The Blue Jays won in their final at-bat for the sixth time this season and the second time in two days. Whit Merrifield’s infield single in the 13th inning gave Toronto a 4-3 win Saturday.“It’s fun to build off that energy,” Chapman said. “I think it gets guys excited. Hopefully we can just build off that energy and keep it rolling through this last stretch.”Toronto has 12 games remaining, six each against the New York Y...

Flynn: ‘Voters want stability in city government:’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

The decision by voters to oust controversial incumbent City Council candidates Kendra Lara and Ricardo Arroyo in last Tuesday’s primary shows residents are looking for more ethical, stable leadership, Council President Ed Flynn said on a CBS segment aired Sunday.“I think the voters want stability in city government,” Flynn said on a Keller at Large segment. “They want elected officials that can work with the mayor, that can work with their colleagues, be responsible, be ethical, provide positive leadership.”Both Councilors Arroyo and Lara, considered progressive candidates in their races, were defeated quickly in the Tuesday primary after facing a heap of controversy in the last year.Following Arroyo’s defeat, Enrique Pepén and Jose Ruiz will face off in the Nov. 7 general election for the District 5 council seat representing Hyde Park, Mattapan and Roslindale. William King and Benjamin Weber will compete for Lara’s District 6 seat represent...

McCarty trying to avoid government shutdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he wants to avoid a U.S. government shutdown because it would undermine his party’s leverage in negotiations over spending cuts sought by Republicans.“I want to make sure we don’t shut down,” McCarthy said on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures. “I don’t think that is a win for the American public and I definitely believe it’ll make our hand weaker if we shut down.”With the federal government rapidly approaching its Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, the Republican leader cited signs of progress on getting spending bills through the House. He didn’t provide specifics.Some House Republicans last week said they are convinced Congress won’t be able to avert a partial shutdown of many agencies or even reach a deal to temporarily extend government funding.McCarthy’s insistence on averting a shutdown has put him in a clash with House GOP conservatives who are calling for spending cuts, border security measures and other demands that Democrats have said they oppose. ...

Trump dodges when pressed on Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:51 GMT

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump repeatedly declined in an interview aired Sunday to answer questions about whether he watched the Capitol riot unfold on television, saying he would “tell people later at an appropriate time.”Trump, the current front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, refused to say on NBC’s “Meet the Press” how he spent Jan. 6, 2021, once the insurrection began and whether he made phone calls as his supporters stormed the seat of American democracy.“I’m not going to tell you. I’ll tell people later at an appropriate time,” Trump told moderator Kristen Welker after she asked if he spent that afternoon watching the attack on television in a dining room at the White House.Trump’s former aides have said he sequestered himself in the room off the Oval Office to watch, at times even rewinding and rewatching some parts.In the interview, taped Thursday at Trump’s golf club in New ...