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Broadmoor police seeing increase in car burglaries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

BROADMOOR, Calif. (KRON) -- Police in Broadmoor, located near Daly City, are speaking out about the recent increase in car burglaries over the last week.This comes as car break-ins have recently occurred all over the Bay Area including cities like Oakland and San Francisco. Car crashes into Wells Fargo Bank in Orinda They urge the public to be smart and stay safe when leaving their car.The Broadmoor Police Department issued the following tips on how to stay safe from theft:Lock all doors and windowsInstall or remember to activate your car alarmDo not leave valuable inside your carReport suspicious activity around your car or neighborhood

Lake Anza closed due to overgrown weeds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

(KRON) -- Lake Anza at Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley is closed for swimming due to weeds in the lake that are overgrown, parks and recreation officials said. The closure, which started on Thursday, is to prevent swimmers from getting entangled in the weeds and hindering their ability to see in the water. Car crashes into Wells Fargo Bank in Orinda In addition to the lake closure, there are signs posted advising the public of blue-green algae present in the lake. It is unknown when the lake will reopen for swimming.

Efforts to elevate Highway 37 get $155M boost

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

(KRON) -- New federal funding will help elevate Highway 37 in an effort to prevent future flooding on the corridor that connects Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties while also reestablishing habitat connectivity across the San Pablo Bay.The highway is considered one of the Bay Area's most problematic because it connects Highway 101 with Interstate 80 in the East Bay. In the winter, flooding typically occurs on the highway. The $155 million in funds are being provided by a bipartisan infrastructure act and is supported by environmental groups and local leaders who have been calling for investments to improve the highway. Car crashes into Wells Fargo Bank in Orinda “This is a critical Bay Area transportation corridor, and current projections are that it will be under water as soon as 2050 unless we act,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “State and federal investments are coming at a critical time for California as we design climate-resilient projects like this to protect res...

German minister says she hopes someone is indicted for the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s top security official says she hopes prosecutors will find sufficient evidence to indict whomever carried out an attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year.Explosions on Sept, 26, 2022, damaged the pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany. Who was responsible for the sabotage, which added to tensions over the war in Ukraine as European countries moved to wean themselves off Russian energy sources, remains a mystery.Germany, Sweden and Denmark have investigated the attack though been tight-lipped about their findings. “I hope that the (German) federal prosecutor will find enough clues to indict the perpetrators,” German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said in an interview with Der Spiegel magazine published Friday. “We must bring such crimes to court,” she said. “It also strengthens citizens’ confidence in the state of law when it succeeds in clearing up such complex cases.”In July, European diplom...

El fármaco para adelgazar Wegovy produce “el mayor beneficio jamás visto” en pacientes con la forma más común de insuficiencia cardiaca, según un ensayo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

(CNN) — En un ensayo clínico, la semaglutida, un fármaco para la diabetes y la pérdida de peso, redujo significativamente los síntomas y mejoró la calidad de vida de las personas con obesidad y la forma más común de insuficiencia cardiaca, lo que podría ampliar el uso de este medicamento, ya muy popular, más allá de la diabetes y la pérdida de peso, y ofrecer una nueva opción de tratamiento donde hay pocas disponibles..El estudio, financiado por Novo Nordisk y en el que participaron 529 pacientes, reveló que una dosis semanal de 2,4 miligramos de semaglutida, comercializada como Wegovy para la pérdida de peso, mejoraba en 17 puntos una escala de 100 utilizada para evaluar los síntomas de la insuficiencia cardíaca con fracción de eyección preservada. En comparación, los participantes que recibieron un placebo tuvieron una mejora de 9 puntos. El estudio se publicó este viernes en la revista New England Journal of Medicine.En términos reales, esa diferencia significa que Wegovy a...

Thousands expected Saturday for 60th anniversary of the March on Washington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

The March on Washington will return to D.C. this weekend, honoring the 60th anniversary of the civil rights demonstration as it aims to continue the movement’s decades of work.Organizers expect tens of thousands of visitors to take part in this year’s march, happening Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Lincoln Memorial.Participants plan to gather at the memorial at 7 a.m. and the program will run until 1 p.m., which will then lead into a march through the streets of the nation’s capital. The marching portion is expected to last until around 3 p.m.The event, led this year by the Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III and his wife, Andrea Waters King, will have some accommodations available for visitors participating in the March.The 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is coming up soon. We’re expecting large crowds around the Lincoln Memorial & the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial from Friday to Monday. Please travel safe & plan ahe...

4 'armed and dangerous' young adults wanted in shoe store robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police in Longmont are searching for four young adults who were allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a shoe store.On Aug. 23 at 6:17 p.m., Longmont Police officers were called to the Famous Footwear store located at 205 Pratt Blvd. for an armed robbery. The area is located in a strip mall just above Left Hand Creek. According to police, four Hispanic males entered the Famous Footwear and stole 10 to 12 pairs of shoes. Caught on camera: Amazon driver accused of stealing cat Once the thieves got to the parking lot, one of the suspects fired a handgun in the air and then fired another round at the store. The bullet struck the mirrored glass that sits west of the front door. The glass pane shattered, according to Longmont police.This photo shows three of the four suspects. Police are looking for four males who allegedly robbed a Famous Foot wear and then fired a gun at the storefront. (Longmont Public Safety)This photo shows the suspect who fired the gun. Police a...

What should you do if your car has flood damage?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Flooding never seems like a problem, that is until your car gets stuck in a foot of water and you can't get out. But sometimes, flooding is unavoidable.If you get stuck on a flooded roadway, you should take action immediately. What to do if your car has flood damage:When it comes to flood damage, State Farm has some tips for what you should do:1. Don't start the car Starting the car might get water in your engine. By not starting your car, it will help avoid more damage. 2. Note the level of the floodwaterThe higher the flood, the more likely it is to damage your car. 3. Call a tow truckGetting your car out of the water and putting it on higher ground is key. You need a tow truck because you shouldn't start your car, and your car will get stuck if it's in a foot of water. 4. Air out your carThe goal is to get your car as dry as possible as fast as you can. Aug. 25-27: Things to do in Denver this weekend 5. File an insurance claimInsurance will check how much water...

Repeat offender caught rifling through mailboxes in Miami Springs neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

A 57-year-old woman was arrested after police say she was seen rummaging through mailboxes in a Miami Springs neighborhood. According to the Miami Springs Police Department, the incident occurred on Ludlam Dr., where Marivy Fernandez was found to be in possession of multiple envelopes taken from nearby homes’ mailboxes. Police say Fernandez, who has a history of similar offenses, was discovered behind the 2400 block of Ludlam Dr., Thursday evening. She was previously convicted for engaging in similar incidents in Hialeah. She reportedly crossed the railroad tracks to reach Miami Springs because she was told the city has “really nice homes” and “plenty of opportunities.”Fernandez is now facing charges of burglary to an unoccupied dwelling and petit theft.

London Zoo animals step on the scale for vital health monitoring

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:39 GMT

LONDON, England (WSVN) — The London Zoo has kicked off its highly anticipated annual weigh-in, capturing the attention of animal enthusiasts and conservation advocates alike. The London Zoo’s animal care professionals employ ingenious tactics to encourage cooperation from all residents during this crucial process. With a keen understanding of their charges’ behaviors and preferences, zookeepers ingeniously persuade even the most reluctant animals to participate. “It takes about a week in total to get all of the animal’s weights updated onto an International System,” said London Zoo’s Deputy Animal Manager, Daniel Simmonds in a YouTube video found on the zoo’s website.This vital health check is important to the conservation zoo’s commitment to the care and protection of its diverse animal residents. With thousands of animals calling the London Zoo home, the annual weigh-in provides invaluable data that contributes to the understanding a...