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He’s filed more than 2,000 disability lawsuits in California. This case could set precedent

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

It all started with a parking spot.On a breezy afternoon in September 2017, Chris Langer couldn’t find one that would accommodate his van and the ramp he uses for his wheelchair behind a San Diego lobster shop.What transpired next has been the subject of arguments before two federal courts and opened a wide door to more federal disability lawsuits in California, home to more of these lawsuits in the last litigious decade than any other state.Four months after that fall day, Langer filed a disability access lawsuit in federal court against the lobster shop, a smoke shop in the same building and the building’s owners, Milan and Diana Kiser, claiming a violation of his rights.Langer has filed more than 2,000 claims like those over the past decade or so. For the last two years, his case against the Kisers was headed to defeat, with a federal judge ruling against him and questioning his motivation.But last month, Langer prevailed before a three-judge panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court o...

Flood watch issued for Bay Area with atmospheric river poised to hit

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A flood watch has been issued for the Bay Area as an atmospheric river is poised to impact the Bay Area late Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The flood watch will go into effect from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning, according to the NWS website.Residents are being warned of flooding caused by excessive rainfall across the entire Bay Area and Central Coast. In January, a series of atmospheric rivers brought unprecedented winter storms that wreaked havoc in the Bay Area and across the state. The weather pattern approaching this week also is likely to bring impactful rainfall and potential flooding, the NWS says. What is an atmospheric river? The consensus among most forecasters is that the brunt of the storm will roll in overnight Thursday and into Friday, possibly a little earlier than initially expected. The timing of the storm's arrival could impact the exact amounts of rainfall we should expect and the areas of gr...

Noose found hanging outside Kaiser Permanente office

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

GILROY, Calif. (KRON) -- Police are trying to figure out who hung a noose from a tree outside Kaiser Permanente office in Gilroy. This discovery is something that Kaiser officials say is not only startling and offensive, but painful and triggering.Officials said a hangman's noose was found hanging from a tree in the back parking of its Gilroy office located off of Arroyo Circle. An exact date to when it was found has not been given, but hospital officials say it is being seen as a hate crime. Los Gatos ‘Party Mom’ attacked in jail by 5 inmates, court records reveal Not only is there an open investigation with police, but it also initiated a private third-party investigation. The company said in a statement Tuesday:“This alarming discovery caused shock, disgust, pain, and anguish for our staff and physicians in Gilroy and throughout Northern California. A hangman’s noose is a painful and triggering symbol of the history of violence against African Americans in the United States. It...

How much rain will the Bay Area get from the latest atmospheric river?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

(KRON) -- The Bay Area braces for yet another storm set to begin on Thursday. With the soil already saturated from this winter's parade of storms, downed trees, flooding and clogged storm drains pose a serious safety threat.A flood watch has been issued for the Bay Area starting Thursday night extending into Sunday morning. Officials are urging residents to take advantage of the calm before the storm on Wednesday to prepare their homes and property for potential flooding. A wind advisory is also in effect for the Bay Area on Thursday and Friday predicting winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour and gusts of up to 50 miles per hour. MORE: Here’s what to do if your house floods The National Weather Service posted rain total records for March 9 and March 10 with records stemming back to the 1930s in some areas.(National Weather Service)But how much rain is expected this time around?By the end of this weekend, predicted rain totals around the Bay Area could reach six inches in some are...

Contra Costa County officials prepare for flooding from latest atmospheric river

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- As another atmospheric river prepares to douse the Bay Area this week, Contra Costa County officials are preparing for the flooding and damages the storm may bring. The rain is supposed to move into the area by Thursday and continue on through the rest of the week. County officials said they have been clearing storm drains, catch basins, roadside ditches, monitoring and maintaining flood control channels and stocking sandbag stations in preparation for the storm, and are encouraging residents to do the same. More: Here's what to do if your house floods Officials said residents should be wary of clogged drains and gutters, fallen or falling trees and limbs and other debris, look for potential trouble spots near their homes and stock up on sandbags at the nearest sandbag location.Officials also recommend staying off the roads this weekend if possible. Localized flooding and downed trees due to the already saturated soil could pose safety risks. ...

Several Bay Area schools make list of best colleges in California

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

(STACKER) -- Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions a person will make for their education, impacting everything from future earnings and employment to potential student loan debt and social circles.While every student wants to get the best education they possibly can, there are myriad considerations to take into account: location, size, diversity, areas of focus, study abroad opportunities—the list goes on. While best college lists are often topped with the same handful of expensive Ivy League schools, the U.S. is home to more than 4,000 degree-granting schools spread out across all 50 states and several territories, with amazing education offerings for students to consider.Stacker compiled a list of the best four-year colleges in California using rankings from Niche. Tuition, student-to-faculty ratio, acceptance rate, and graduation rate are factors considered in deciding these rankings. Location is also often a key factor in a school's appeal, whether it be a b...

Atmospheric river targets Bay Area: When will the rain stop?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Here we go again. Another atmospheric river is heading toward California, preparing to dump heavy rain and snow over the state.While rain was already falling in parts of California on Wednesday, the main event is expected to start Thursday, National Weather Service forecasters say. The heaviest rain will likely fall Thursday night into Friday, when activity will peak, but precipitation is expected to continue through the weekend. The ground is already saturated in many parts of the state, and flooding risk remains high through Sunday. Flood watch issued for Bay Area with atmospheric river poised to hit But even after the atmospheric river passes, the forecast doesn't look dry. In San Francisco, there's at least a 50% chance of showers through Tuesday. In fact, it could be weeks, or even a month, before we see a stretch of dry weather in the region, said Brian Garcia, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Bay Area office. It's hard to f...

California's landmark structures and the woman that built them

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

(KTXL) -- You may know nothing about architecture, yet there's a good chance you've already appreciated the work of California's first licensed female architect Julia Morgan. Morgan's 700 buildings not only represent the style of her time, they each have their own identity and design, which makes it hard to believe they all came from the mind of one person. What is that pyramid-shaped building next to the Sacramento River? Her client list included William Randolph Hearst, gold mine owners, the Youth Women's Christian Association, and many more. Early Life and Education Courtesy of the Fairmont HotelMorgan was born on Jan. 20, 1872, in San Francisco, to a mother with deep family wealth and a father who had a number of failed business attempts.In 1890, she graduated from Oakland High School and enrolled at the University of California, where she studied engineering due to the lack of an architecture program. Celebrities born in Sacramento After graduating with her degree in engi...

San Francisco Supervisors vote to uphold sanctuary policy

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – San Francisco’s sanctuary city policy will stay the same. On Tuesday night, city supervisors voted against one supervisor’s proposal to add fentanyl crimes to the list of reasons to arrest undocumented immigrants.Supervisor Matt Dorsey was the only one in favor of allowing police to target undocumented immigrants they believe to be linked to dealing fentanyl. On Tuesday, every other supervisor voted against his proposal, and many people spoke out against it as well.San Francisco is among the first cities in the country to be dubbed a sanctuary city, prohibiting local police from stopping or arresting people based on their national origin or immigration status. The city’s policy does provide a list of crimes allowing prosecution, including carjackings, burglaries and shootings.KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container ...

Audis being targeted for break-ins in South Bay neighborhood

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:32:50 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – Multiple Audis have been broken into in one South Bay neighborhood over the past few months. One of them was stolen off the owner’s driveway.KRON4 spoke to a car owner in the Hamin Park neighborhood which borders Campbell and San Jose. He says thieves have broken into his Audi three times and says they’re looking for a certain model of Audi for an easy steal.“It’s a violation, you wake up the next morning and your car is busted in,” said a man who did not want to be named.   Social media challenge believed to be behind increase in thefts of these 2 cars The man says his 2012 Audi window has been smashed three times over the past five months.“It turns out through Nextdoor that a couple neighbors in the neighborhood have had their window busted out too,” he said. Certain Audi models have a valet key in the glove box.“You have access to the front door and can turn the front door on and go,” he said. That’s exactly what happened on the next block. S...