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5 shot, 1 killed outside SF nightclub in North Beach

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Five people were shot and one was killed outside a night club in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. This neighborhood is popular with tourists.San Francisco police said this deadly shooting happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday night. The condition of the four injured victims is unknown. Police have not announced if an arrest has been made.The body was seen laying outside of a liquor store at the corner of Columbus and Grant Avenues with a gun laying just feet away. Police have not yet said where the incident started or what may have caused it.There are multiple nightclubs, bars and restaurants in the area. No information from police has been given.One man visiting from the United Kingdom said he was in his room when he heard almost a dozen gun shots off, then saw this:"Looked out the window, there was a guy being dragged across the street to a car," the witness said. "The car drove off, the guy got dragged back over to the convenient store, and so he's ...

Public meeting to discuss possible toll on Highway 37

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

(BCN) -- The California Transportation Commission will hold a public information hearing Monday in Vallejo regarding a tolling proposal application on state Highway 37, according to Caltrans. The meeting will include an introduction by Lee Ann Eager, chair of the commission, an overview of the tolling approval process, a summary of the project and time for public comment. Creating a toll on the stretch of Highway 37 between Sears Point and Mare Island in Sonoma and Solano counties is being discussed by multiple agencies who banded together in partnership in February to come up with short- and long-term plans for the roadway, which has been plagued with flooding and congestion for years. The partnership is between the California State Transportation Agency, the California Natural Resources Agency, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans District 4, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commiss...

Kentucky Derby coverage to air entirely on NBC

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC Sports coverage of the Kentucky Derby will air entirely on NBC. The seven-plus hours is believed to be the largest window for horse racing on one of the broadcast networks.In previous years, some of the early races on the Derby Day card from Churchill Downs would air on NBC Sports Network or USA Network. Last year’s window on NBC was five hours.NBC’s coverage on May 6 will begin at 12 p.m. ET. It will include nine races as well as features on the 20-horse field leading up to the 149th Run for the Roses at 6:45 p.m. ET.Last year’s Derby on NBC and online averaged 16.0 million viewers, marking the eighth time in last nine years it has averaged over 15 million. The race was won by Rich Strike at 80-1, the second-biggest Derby longshot to end up in the winner’s circle.Derby coverage also will be streamed on Peacock.___Source

Coke’s strong quarter fueled by higher prices, China rebound

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

Coca-Cola Co. reported higher-than-expected sales in the first quarter as it continued to hike prices and saw its business in China improve.Revenue rose 5% to $11 billion for the January-March period, the company said Monday. That beat Wall Street’s expectations. Analysts polled by FactSet had forecast revenue of $10.8 billion.Adjusted for one-time items, the Atlanta beverage giant earned 68 cents per share. That also beat analysts’ forecast of 65 cents.Pricing and mix __ which includes changes in package sizes __ contributed 11% to its revenue growth while concentrate sales rose 1%. The company has said it expects to see slower growth this year as prices moderate. Price and mix grew by 12% in each of the previous three quarters.Unit case volumes jumped 10% in Asia as COVID-related shutdowns ended in China. Coke said it also grew its business in India by adding retail partners offering promotions on multi-packs.In North America, sales were flat. Higher sales of soft drin...

Another rare Northern Lights sighting in DC area

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, made a rare appearance in the D.C. area Sunday night into Monday morning amid a strong geomagnetic storm.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center issued an alert for a severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm on Sunday night. The G4 Alert stated, “Aurora – Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and Northern California.”(UPDATED) TONIGHT’S AURORA FORECAST:Based on current data, we’ve moved our possible Northern Lights viewing farther south. A moderate, strong, or severe geomagnetic storm is possible.Aurora viewing is likely in the United States tonight as Earth is impacted by a strong solar… pic.twitter.com/rwyY9hvHDt— Space Weather Watch (@spacewxwatch) April 23, 2023Last month, the Northern Lights were visible in some parts of Virginia. It was the third time auroras had been detected in Virginia over a span of 30 years with the last times being in 2003 and 2015.Faint pink and green Aurora are vi...

Las potencias extranjeras rescatan a sus nacionales mientras los sudaneses deben valerse por sí mismos

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

(CNN) — Las potencias extranjeras han rescatado al personal de sus embajadas y a sus ciudadanos atrapados en los mortíferos combates de Sudán, aunque sobre el terreno muchos sudaneses se encuentran atrapados en condiciones cada vez peores.Las fuerzas especiales estadounidenses ayudaron el sábado a poner a salvo a casi 100 personas, en su mayoría personal de la embajada estadounidense, así como a un pequeño número de profesionales diplomáticos de otros países, según informaron funcionarios estadounidenses.Muchos otros países se esfuerzan por hacer lo mismo, y más de 1.000 ciudadanos de la Unión Europea han sido evacuados hasta ahora.Las evacuaciones se han visto complicadas por los continuos enfrentamientos. Los dos bandos que han protagonizado más de una semana de enfrentamientos –el ejército sudanés y un grupo paramilitar llamado Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido (RSF)– se culparon mutuamente después de que un convoy de evacuación francés fuera tiroteado al intentar salir de Sudán, res...

Everything to know about this week's spring snowstorm

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you have been wondering where all the wet weather has been since April is Denver's second snowiest month, prepare for a very active week. A spring storm is going to bring heavy rain and snow to Colorado. A Pinpoint Weather Day was issued on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures drop nearly 20 degrees with lots of precipitation covering the state.Pinpoint Weather: What to expect during April spring storm. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for this April storm:TimingThe next big storm system pushes into Colorado Tuesday morning. According to Pinpoint Meteorologist Carly Cassady, the storm will start in the mountains with snow and light scattered rain showers around the Front Range. In the metro, the storm will start out as light rain showers and become more heavy and widespread by the evening. As temperatures drop overnight, snow can be mixed in through Wednesday morning.  Winter storm watch issued for high-elevation Front Range, Palmer Divide The bul...

Denver among top 10 places people are leaving in 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver is losing people, and so is Colorado as a whole. Bandimere Speedway closing at end of drag racing season Denver lost 4,200 people between January 2023 and March 2023, according to real estate brokerage Redfin, placing it among the top 10 cities people are leaving most. East and West Coast cities are losing the most people. San Francisco tops the list, having lost 31,100 people in the first three months of 2023. New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. lost between 18,000 and 23,400 people apiece. Colorado as a whole is also among the states people are looking to leave. Around 3,000 more people have been looking to leave Colorado than enter it in the first three months of the year. Colorado no longer nation’s cocaine capital Generally, people are looking to leave West Coast, Mid-Atlantic and Great Plains states, while more people are looking to enter southern, southwestern, New England and mountain states. Redfin has 44,000 more people searching for...

Need gas? Here's where you can find some of the lowest prices

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you need to head to the gas station and fill up on Monday, prices are actually lower per gallon than last week. The average price for a gallon of regular fuel in Colorado is $3.55, which is down 2 cents from last week, according to AAA. What Purina says it’s doing to eliminate odor at Denver plant On Thursday, AAA said that oil prices started dropping, which could signal some good news for gas prices.“The recent surge in oil costs took a break this week, with the price of oil tumbling back into the upper $70s per barrel,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “If this oil price trend continues, drivers may see falling gas prices.”  Man disappears while going to help stranded driver in Montrose County The national average for a gallon of regular fuel is at $3.66, which is down 1 cent since last week.Date/Avg.RegularMid-GradePremiumDieselCurrent Avg.$3.551$3.906$4.202$4.128Yesterday Avg.$3.558$3.915$4.210$4.139Week Ago Avg.$3.578$3.9...

Multiple deaths reported across Miami-Dade, Broward following several shootings, including at Hallandale Beach resort leaving 1 dead

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:46:36 GMT

A string of violence across Miami-Dade and Broward has communities on edge as another shooting that occurred in Hallandale Beach left one person injured and another dead.Several detectives and police officers were at the scene at the Beachwalk Hotel, a luxury hotel and resort located at 2602 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., as they searched the third floor of the parking garage where the shots were fired.According to officials, a man and a woman were shot leading to the woman’s demise. The man is still in critical condition.Authorities have since cleared the scene but this was only one of many gruesome acts that have occurred in South Florida.Over the weekend, various locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties were rocked by a series of shootings, leaving at least 5 people dead and several others injured.The first shooting occurred in Fort Lauderdale just after 11 p.m. on Friday, along Las Olas Boulevard and Seabreeze Boulevard. According to the police, one man died in a double sh...