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New ‘turbo roundabout’ south of San Jose is only the second of its kind in the U.S.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

In the coming months, drivers in San Benito County will face a traffic pattern unlike anything else in the state: a three-lane rotary shaped like a stunted ninja star. This is only the second time the new design, called a turbo roundabout, is being implemented in the U.S. But if it meets its goal of reducing accidents at a crossroads with a history of harmful crashes, drivers across the country could be seeing more of them.The intersection of highways 25 and 156 near Hollister has been notoriously dangerous — the site of more than twice as many accidents as similar intersections in the state, resulting in multiple injuries. In particular, there have been an unusual number of rear-impact and T-bone collisions there.Caltrans had previously attempted several small fixes, such as changing the timing on the traffic signals and adding rumble strips going up to the signal. But after these failed to resolve the problems, the agency opted to create a special roundabout.Caltrans is constructi...

High Surf Advisory issued: NWS

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

(KRON) – The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory beginning from 10 a.m. on Wednesday to 4 a.m. on Thursday for Central and Northern California beaches.  One dead, two injured in rollover vehicle accident The NWS forecasts large and long period swell from the west and northwest that will create hazardous beach conditions. Breaking waves are predicted to be 19 to 23 feet. For your safety, stay off of jetties, stay out of and away from the water, never turn your back on the ocean, and keep pets on a leash and away from the water.

One dead, two injured in SF rollover vehicle accident 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

(KRON) – One person died and two people were injured after a single-vehicle accident involved in a rollover on Monday. San Francisco police officers responded to the area of Junipero Serra Boulevard and Palmetto Avenue for the report of a single-vehicle accident at 8:26 p.m. on Jan. 1. The vehicle was reported to have been involved in a rollover.  Woman shot in car, San Francisco PD investigate Upon arrival, officers located one of the victims lying on the ground and two other victims suffering from injuries sustained from the accident. According to police, officers rendered aid to the victims. However, the victim who was lying on the ground succumbed to their injuries at the scene.Paramedics were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  

Fire department investigating cause of blaze in Oakland Monday night

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

(BCN) -- The Oakland Fire Department said it is investigating a fire that occurred in the city's Rancho San Antonio neighborhood Monday night.The blaze struck a three-unit apartment building in the 1500 block of International Boulevard, according to firefighters.The fire was put under control at approximately 10:22 p.m., crews said. An adjacent structure had minor damage, the fire department said. No casualties were reported.Copyright © 2024 Bay City News, Inc.

NWS forecasts 'bulk of rain' over Tuesday, Wednesday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The National Weather Service forecasts a Pacific storm system this week with the "bulk of rain" falling from Tuesday evening into Wednesday.Rain is expected to be 0.5-1.5 inches for inland regions and 1.5-3 inches near the coast. Treasured Berkeley breakfast restaurant closing after 45 years KRON4’s Weather Anchor Gayle Ong forecasts gusty winds on Tuesday. “Southerly winds upwards of 20-30 mph to develop during the heaviest downpours between 2 p.m. to 6 p.m,” said Ong. According to Ong, the showers are expected to linger into Wednesday. Ong forecasts dry weather will return late Wednesday and Thursday. However, for Friday, a quick-moving, low-pressure system is forecasted, increasing the chance of rain. On Saturday another system is forecasted. For safety, allow extra travel time and leave extra space between cars. Moderate rain with strong gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and branches. Be safe out on the roads.

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 55 dead, destroy buildings along Japan’s western coast

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

WAJIMA, Japan (AP) — A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 55 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned Tuesday that more quakes could lie ahead. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area.Damage was so great that it could not immediately be assessed. Japanese media reports said tens of thousands of homes were destroyed.Government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said 17 people were seriously injured and gave a slightly lower death toll, saying he was aware of the prefecture’s tally.Water, power and cell phone service were still down in some areas. Residents expressed sorrow about their uncertain futures.“It’s not just that it’s a mess. The wall has collapsed, and you can see through to the next room. I don’t think we can live here anymore,” Miki Kobayashi, an Ishikawa resident, said as she swept around her house.The ...

Price cuts boost Tesla 4Q sales, beating estimates as electric vehicle growth rate slows

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Steep price cuts helped electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc. increase its fourth-quarter vehicle sales by almost 20% as EV sales growth slowed across the industry.The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that it sold 484,507 vehicles worldwide from October through December. That handily beat Wall Street estimates of 473,000 for the quarter according to data provider FactSet.For the full year, Tesla said it sold just over 1.8 million vehicles, up 37.7% from 2022 numbers. Full-year sales numbers fell far short of CEO Elon Musk’s prediction of 50% sales growth in most years. But the company did exceed an internal target for the year of 1.8 million vehicle sales.Tesla chopped prices in the U.S. multiple times during the year, at times by $20,000 on some of its higher-priced models. Even its lowest-price model, the rear-wheel-drive 3, saw a cut of at least $6,600. Industry analysts expect the price cuts to trim Tesla’s profit margins when it reports earnings on Jan...

Biden comienza el nuevo año con el objetivo de reavivar la pasión que lo condujo a la Presidencia

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC – El presidente, Joe Biden, inició el año con la misión de revivir la llama que le permitió vencer a Donald Trump en las elecciones de 2020 y lo llevó a la Casa Blanca con niveles récord de participación, especialmente entre los jóvenes.Recuperar la confianza de los votantes no será fácil para Biden, cuyos índices de aprobación se encuentran en el 34 %, la cifra más baja de cualquier presidente estadounidense que busca la reelección, según una encuesta de la Universidad Monmouth.Pese a ello, la campaña ha procurado transmitir la idea de que no hay motivo para alarmarse, enfocándose en resaltar los éxitos económicos del mandatario, las inversiones realizadas en infraestructura y sus esfuerzos por revitalizar a la clase media. Biden ofrece ayuda a Japón para recuperarse tras devastador terremoto Biden emite perdón presidencial para quienes cometieron delitos relacionados a la marihuana Democracia vs. autoritaris...

Aumentos del salario, prohibiciones de bolsas plásticas: nuevas leyes de 2024 en el área de DC

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

Las leyes que entraron en vigor el 1 de enero de 2024 en el área de D.C. afectan cuánto se les paga a las personas, si se entregan bolsas de plástico en las tiendas y si el seguro cubre los tratamientos de infertilidad.A continuación te mostramos algunos de los cambios en DC, Maryland y Virginia.Washington DCCobertura ampliada del seguro médico contra la infertilidad: una ley de DC aprobada en el otoño de 2023 tiene como objetivo ayudar a las personas que intentan quedar embarazadas. A partir del 1 de enero, las personas que utilizan DC Healthcare Alliance y Medicaid pueden tener cubierto su diagnóstico de infertilidad, junto con tres ciclos de medicamentos que mejoran la ovulación.En 2025, las personas que obtengan seguro a través de empleadores de DC o DC Health Link también serán elegibles. Sus beneficios incluirán diagnóstico, tres rondas de IVF y, si es necesario, una transferencia de embriones a una madre sustituta.La concejal del Distrito de Columbia, Christina Henderson, cop...

Column: Questions to contemplate for a new year on PGA Tour

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:50:44 GMT

Of the two clear signs the PGA Tour is about to embark on a new year at Kapalua, one is obvious: The magnificent view from the first tee of an 80-yard fairway that seemingly drops into the Pacific Ocean.The other is more bizarre: Jon Rahm sightings.Rahm is the defending champion at The Sentry, except that all he has been defending of late is his decision to defect to Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The total compensation is probably in the neighborhood of the entire PGA Tour prize fund for the FedEx Cup season ($402.4 million, not including the majors).There has been chatter about his vacation suite at Kapalua and one confirmed sighting of the Masters champion at a high-end resort up the coast at Makena.Such beautiful vistas, such a fractured landscape in golf, with no end in sight.The previous year began with LIV adding players that only ardent golf fans would recognize. Six months later came the shocking announcement of the PGA Tour’s agreement to become commercial partners with the ...