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California's all-time snowpack record within reach

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

Climatologists will be talking about California’s 2022-2023 snow year for decades.With less than two weeks remaining in the traditional “wet season,” data collected by California’s Department of Water Resources on Tuesday showed statewide snowpack at an astounding 225% of average for this date (March 21), and 219% of a full year’s average.The Southern Sierra, which has the deepest snow, reached 277% of the average. Snowpack in the Central Sierra is 227% and the Northern Sierra/Trinity region is 182% of average, according to DWR. California snowpack measurements for March 21, 2023 (California Department of Water Resources)The Southern Sierra region is pacing well above the previous record year of 1982-1983 and the Central Sierra is not far behind.“There is more snow water equivalent in the Southern Sierra than at any point at least since the 1950s … and likely longer than that,” said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Los Angeles. April 1 is typically...

Orange County man pleads guilty to felony charge for role in Jan. 6 insurrection

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

A Florida man who previously resided in Orange County has pleaded guilty to one felony charge related to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol.Kevin Louis Galetto, 63, pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement officers.Galetto, who lives in Merritt Island, Florida, but previously resided in Westminster, attended the rally in Washington D.C. ahead of Congress's certification of the 2020 Presidential Election. The rally became violent and deadly after a massive crowd of supporters of then-President Donald Trump attempted to gain entry into the Capitol in a futile attempt to stop the counting of electoral votes.Galetto, prosecutors stated, "engaged in violence" in the Lower West Tunnel of the Capitol.He was part of a group that was among the first to enter the tunnel, which was being defended by a large police presence. Galetto, who was wearing pro-Trump clothing, was part of a group that engaged officers in the tunnel, some o...

Los Angeles man leads authorities on 78-mile pursuit from Victorville to Pomona

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

A 22-year-old from Los Angeles was arrested after nearly hitting a deputy during a traffic stop and then leading authorities on a 78-mile-long pursuit. According to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies at the Victorville station, Richard Whitfield was observed by a deputy failing to stop at a stop sign at La Mesa Road and Berrydale Street in Victorville around 8:40 p.m. Monday night. Upon being pulled over, Whitfield allegedly provided false information to the deputy and drove away, nearly striking the deputy with his vehicle. Whitfield led the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol units on a 78-mile pursuit that started in Victorville and ended in Pomona when his 2023 Mercedes became disabled. During the pursuit, Whitfield drove over 100 miles per hour “with a disregard for safety”, authorities said. When his vehicle became disabled, he attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended. Whitfield was booked into th...

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Northern California

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Ferndale, California on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The USGS reported the quake hit at 4:18 p.m. with a depth of about 10 miles. The quake was centered about 4 miles west-southwest of Ferndale and 20 miles south and west of Eureka.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. California Earthquake Map California experiences dozens of earthquakes each week, most of which are minor. Earlier in the day Tuesday, a swarm of minor quakes shook the ground just north of Calistoga. The strongest was 2.7 magnitude.

Amtrak train disabled after tree falls onto tracks near Port Costa

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

PORT COSTA — An Amtrak train struck a tree that fell onto tracks just southeast of town Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.In an emailed statement, Amtrak spokesperson Olivia Irvin said train No. 534 became disabled after making contract with the tree around 2:50 p.m., but remained upright and able to operate.Irvin said that there were no reports of any injuries among about 55 passengers or crew aboard the train. She added that an adjacent track was open and that service would single-track through the location, not far the the Martinez station.Other Amtrak trains were held out of the service in the area while first responders arrived on scene and assessed the situation, according to social-media posts.Bay Area Rapid Transit said it would offer mutual-aid transit for affected Amtrak riders who contacted station agents between BART’s Richmond and Coliseum stations in both directions until 10 p.m., and County Connection said its buses would honor Amtrak riders’ fares...

Warriors’ Iguodala undergoes wrist surgery, out at least a month

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

DALLAS — Andre Iguodala’s playing career that has spanned 19 seasons, including his eight with the Warriors, might be coming to an end.Iguodala, 39, underwent surgery Monday to repair a broken left wrist, the team announced Tuesday night. He’ll be reevaluated in four weeks, effectively ruling him out for the Warriors’ final nine regular season games.The earliest Iguodala could return is the first round of the NBA playoffs, though Golden State, currently sixth in the Western Conference, would have to make it there first.Iguodala, who’s won four NBA titles with Golden State, hurt his wrist after falling on it March 13 during the third quarter of the Warriors’ win over the Phoenix Suns at Chase Center. Iguodala crashed onto the court after he got fouled on a driving layup. He made the free throw but was seen holding his left wrist later.Iguodala, who played 2:11 in the fourth, was seen icing his hand in the locker room after the game. The team later announced he would need surgery afte...

Oakland A’s: Free agent Fujinami will stay on throwing schedule he followed in Japan

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

MESA, Ariz. — The A’s aren’t saying what right-hander Shintaro Fujinami’s place in the rotation will be to open the season, but manager Mark Kotsay confirmed that Oakland will keep the free agent in a routine similar to the one he followed for nearly a decade in Japan.Tuesday, Kotsay indicated the A’s likely will open the season with a five-man rotation, but that Fujinami could go six or even seven days between starts depending on off-days and the use of spot starters.Kotsay is expected to name his Opening Day starter later this week and didn’t rule out having Fujinami start opposite his former high school rival, Shohei Ohtani, on March 30 at the Coliseum against the Angels. But he noted the importance of maintaining the hard-throwing right-hander’s familiar process amid all the adjustments he’s having to make.“We feel strongly about keeping him in that routine,” Kotsay said. “He hasn’t done anything different in his time in Japan and to change that program, ...

Bay Bridge lanes blocked after big-rig overturns

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Four eastbound lanes of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge were blocked Tuesday after a big-rig overturned, the California Highway Patrol reported.The big-rig overturned just east of the 1st Street on-ramp, the CHP said in a social media post just after 4:30 p.m..The CHP asked all trucks to exit at 4th Street.“Please do no attempt to cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge at this time,” the agency said in a follow-up post. “There is not sufficient clearance for any trucks to pass the overturned truck (and) it will only create further congestion.”MAJOR TRAFFIC ALERTAll trucks are being asked to exit I-80 e/b, @ 4th St. Please do not attempt to cross the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge at this time. There is not sufficient clearance for any trucks to pass the overturned truck & it will only create further congestion. pic.twitter.com/WDIezhqvO3— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) March 21, 2023Check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disast...

Another storm hits Bay Area: 184k customers lose power

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) -- Tuesday's storm is unleashing fierce winds and pounding rain across the San Francisco Bay Area. Evening commuters are facing a hazardous journey home with many roads slick, flooded, and blocked by toppled trees. One driver was killed in Portola Valley near Highway 280 when trees fell on Alpine Road. After 14 atmospheric rivers, how full are California’s reservoirs? Follow along for the latest Bay Area storm updates:Tuesday, March 215:51 p.m. -- AC Transit suspends Transbay linesAC Transit said that eastbound Transbay lines have temporarily stopped running from the Salesforce Transit Center.The decision was made after a big rig truck overturned on the Bay Bridge, blocking four of its five lanes at one point. Riders are encouraged to use BART for commutes to the East Bay.Westbound Transbay bus lines will stop at the West Oakland BART station, where riders can take BART into the city. 5:43 p.m. -- 3rd Street Bridge damaged by bargeThe San Francis...

Traffic snarls on Bay Bridge after big-rig topples

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:11:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A big-rig truck toppled on its side and snarled traffic just before 5 p.m. Tuesday on the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. The California Highway Patrol San Francisco issued a "major traffic alert" for eastbound drivers following the bridge crash near Treasure Island. "I-80 e/b (San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge), just east of 1st Street on-ramp, a big rig has overturned and the four left e/b lanes are currently blocked. Expect major delays! Please use alternate routes and avoid area if possible!" the CHP wrote on Twitter. Live Bay Area storm updates All trucks are being asked to exit Interstate-80 eastbound at Fourth Street. "Please do not attempt to cross the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge at this time. There is not sufficient clearance for any trucks to pass the overturned truck and it will only create further congestion," the CHP told truck drivers. A big-rig truck crashed on the Bay Bridge on March 21, 2023 during windy weather. (Image courtesy Oren Kroll...