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Photos: Towering Monument Valley buttes display sunset spectacle

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

MONUMENT VALLEY, Utah (AP) — A sunset spectacle featuring two mitten-shaped rock formations played out this week at Monument Valley on the Navajo Nation along the Arizona and Utah border.Twice a year, in late March and mid-September, spectators, photographers and videographers get a visual treat. As the sun sinks, the West Mitten Butte’s shadow crawls across the desert valley floor before climbing up the side of the East Mitten Butte.The spectacle draws people from around the world to Monument Valley Tribal Park, which already is popular with tourists.TV and movie critic Keith Phipps once described Monument Valley as having “defined what decades of moviegoers think of when they imagine the American West.”It is a frequent filming location, including a number of Westerns by the late American film director John Ford, as well as the 1994 Oscar-winning film “Forest Gump.” In the movie, the character played by Tom Hanks is seen running on the road to Monument...

Second suspect arrested in Walnut Creek Macy's smash-and-grab

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KRON) -- The jewelry section of the Macy's at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek was a victim of a smash-and-grab last summer. Police said three men smashed cases and stole an unknown amount of high-end watches on June 18, 2022. Smash-and-grab suspects steal from jewelry counter at Walnut Creek Macy’s A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the smash-and-grab, the Walnut Creek Police Department said Friday. The suspect, 20-year-old Vallejo man Gerald Dial, was arrested on March 23 at the San Francisco Airport. The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed felony charges against Dial: robbery, burglary and grand theft. As of Friday, Dial is no longer in custody as he posted bail, according to Walnut Creek police. The first suspect was arrested on July 5. He is identified as 19-year-old Jammoni Simon of Vallejo. Simon faced charges of robbery, burglary and possession of a loaded firearm.A third suspect remains outstanding. KRON On is streamin...

Recent storms uproot thousands of trees in SF

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Thousands of trees were uprooted and toppled over by the last two storms in San Francisco alone. That caused some damage, but it’s also a loss because of the benefits that trees bring to the environment.A local nonprofit revealed that these storms tore up trees at an alarming rate. Members of the ‘Friends of the Urban Forest’ warn that the bigger trees that came down also equal the biggest loss because they provide the most benefits, such as storing carbon, and are least likely to be saved.They estimate more than 2,000 trees were uprooted in the last month and a half. They also say trees are especially vulnerable now because of the saturated soil after years of drought. Photos: California ‘super bloom’ may be coming after historic rain There’s been a pledge by the City of San Francisco to plant trees, but the group says that program has been chronically underfunded and the urban forest is shrinking. Only 14% of San Francisco is covered with trees, which pale...

Benicia authorities concerned about game based on ICE agents deporting migrants

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

BENICIA, Calif. (KRON) -- In Benicia, the city and school district are concerned that young people may participate in an unsanctioned event on Friday evening known as "La Migra." VIDEO: Yelp review of Millbrae boba tea shop proves to be fake after customer caught sabotaging drink In a message sent out earlier this week, the Benicia Unified School District is warning parents about a "chase-and-capture game called “La Migra.” They say that during the game older students, usually teenagers, chase younger students across the city trying to catch them.  They then sometimes take the younger kids against their will and transport them across town.The district says the game is based on ICE agents deporting undocumented immigrants and they are discouraging la migra due to "the inappropriate, racist, and offensive nature of the game and the incredible safety concerns for our students and innocent bystanders."They also add that "la migra" is not condoned by any school, the school distric...

North Bay beach closed due to elephant seals

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

(KRON) -- A North Bay beach will remain closed due to a population of young elephant seals inhabiting its shores. Drakes Beach, which is near Point Reyes in the town of Inverness, has no estimated time to reopen."The good news is that we have a healthy population of young elephant seals at Drakes Beach. The not-so-good news is we are extending our beach access closure until further notice," the National Park Service (NPS) said.Image from NPS Reyes Point. At least 40-50 pups and young seals are on the beach, the NPS told KRON4. The majority of the seals are between 4 and 6 years old. Visitors are still permitted to park in the beach's parking lot to view the elephant seals when weather permits. People are advised to stay at least 25 feet away from the seals. Photos: California ‘super bloom’ may be coming after historic rain The NPS said the beach will reopen when it is practical to do so. That will likely not happen for the next few weeks.

Fire Chief: 1 killed, 28 injured in roof collapse during concert at Illinois theater

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

BELVIDERE, Ill. (AP) — Fire Chief: 1 killed, 28 injured in roof collapse during concert at Illinois theater.Source

Rockies pitcher Freeland makes great defensive play vs SD

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland made a sensational play to retire Austin Nola of the San Diego Padres leading off the fifth inning on Friday night.Nola hit a weak chopper down the third base line and Freeland hopped off the mound, gloved the ball, took two steps, made a leaping spin and threw to first baseman C.J. Cron, who made a nice stretch to retire the runner. Freeland ended up sprawled face down in foul territory.He squatted behind the mound for a few minutes and was checked by a trainer and manager Bud Black. He remained in the game. The Rockies led 4-0 at the time. ___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Brunson scores 48, Knicks down Cavs 130-116 without Randle

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — With All-Star Julius Randle back in New York, the Knicks needed someone to step up.Jalen Brunson did that, and more.New York’s point guard scored a career-high 48 points and the Knicks moved closer to a playoff berth while waiting for Randle to get healthy, outrunning the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-116 on Friday night.“There is nothing that Jalen does that surprises you,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He’s so mentally tough. He’s nicked up a little bit, but he’s a machine. He just keeps going.”Brunson credited his teammates and coaches for his big night, which included seven 3-pointers and nine assists. He finished 18 of 32 from the floor.“They had confidence in me and the ball just went through the hole,” said Brunson, who scored 44 in a loss to Milwaukee on Jan. 9. “I just kept shooting with confidence and that’s just how it went.”The Knicks reduced their magic number to one in their first game without Randle, who sprained his left ankle Wednesd...

Rockets snap 7-game skid by beating Pistons 121-115

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 30 points and Jalen Green added 26 to help the Houston Rockets end their seven-game losing streak with a 121-115 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Porter shot 12 of 20 from the field and made seven 3-pointers, the last of which put Houston up by six with less than a minute to play. It marked the first time this season Porter scored 30 or more points in consecutive games. Meanwhile, Green was 10 of 18 on field goals. Marvin Bagley III scored 21 points and Jaden Ivey added 18 points and nine assists for Detroit, which lost its eighth in a row and 19th in the last 20 games. In a game that featured 14 ties and 23 lead changes, the Rockets took the lead for good when Porter knocked down a free throw to break a 104-104 tie after Pistons coach Dwane Casey was called for a technical foul with 4:59 to play.Alperen Sengun had 15 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists for the Rockets. Jabari Smith Jr. finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds fo...

Connor, Scheifele, Wheeler help Jets beat Red Wings 6-2

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler each had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Friday night.Dylan DeMelo and Nikolaj Ehlers also had a goal and an assist, and Nino Niederreiter also scored as Winnipeg snapped a two-game skid. Mason Appleton and Vladislav Namestnikov each had two assists and Connor Hellebuyck finished with 23 saves.David Perron and Joe Veleno scored 21 seconds apart midway through the third period for Detroit, and Magnus Hellberg had 23 saves. The Red Wings snapped a two-game win streak and lost for the sixth time in nine games.Connor gave the Jets a 1-0 lead at 6:56 of the first period as he tipped Brenden Dillon’s point shot past Hellberg’s blocker side for his 29th goal of the season.Wheeler got his 16th with 8:03 left in the first as he got a cross-ice pass from Nikolaj Ehlers and beat Hellberg from the right side. It snapped his 21-game goal-scoring drought.Scheifele made i...