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Stanford football: Former Syracuse QB’s transfer to The Farm could be important step for Cardinal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 GMT

STANFORD – The transfer portal has been mostly one-way traffic for Stanford football, with 17 key players leaving just this past offseason.But unlike past years, there is a contingent of incoming players this year, including offensive linemen from Penn and Harvard, linebacker Gaethan Bernadel from Florida International, and quarterback Justin Lamson from Syracuse.Lamson’s arrival in particular may signal a significant step for the Cardinal.Unlike some schools, football transfers at Stanford are required to meet the same academic standards as any other student.Being unable to retool at a crucial position such as quarterback through the portal can be a competitive disadvantage for Stanford. Every other team in the Pac-12 might start the season with a transfer QB as its starter. That includes all five Pac-12 teams in the AP Top 25 – defending Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams (USC), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington), Bo Nix (Oregon), DJ Uiagalelei (Oregon State) and Cameron Rising (Uta...

Police cruiser crashes into Wells Fargo Bank in Orinda

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 GMT

ORINDA, Calif. (KRON) -- A police cruiser crashed through a Wells Fargo building early Friday morning in Orinda.The crash occurred just after midnight at Moraga Way and Camino Pablo near the Orinda Theatre Square shopping center. Video above, taken by KRON4 Sports Reporter Kate Rooney, shows several first responders at the scene. The police cruiser was towed away around 1 a.m. and is back at the police station. Repair crews arrived at the scene early Friday morning to try to fix the extensive damage.Wells Fargo was closed at the time of the crash and is expected to reopen at 9 a.m.The cause of the crash is currently unknown but unconfirmed reports say a police chase may have been the reason for the crash. No injuries were reported.This is developing news. Stick with us for updates.

Broadmoor police seeing increase in car burglaries

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:15:43 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...