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Correction: Snow affects Lick Observatory operations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

A front-page story on Thursday, March 9, about snow impacting operations at Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton incorrectly reported that “Asteroid 2650 Elinor” was discovered by Lick Observatory resident astronomer Elinor Gates. The asteroid was named for Gates, but discovered in 1931 by M. Wolf.

Santa Clara County’s main hospital back in compliance following violations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

After state regulators found numerous violations last fall at Santa Clara County’s hospital system, the county is back in compliance — ensuring it’ll receive crucial Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.The county’s healthcare system, which is the second largest county-owned healthcare and hospital system in the state, is comprised of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital and a network of other clinics.Last fall, a state investigation at the county system’s main hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, found numerous care definicies.The county subsequently submitted a 55-page correction plan to state and federal regulators, which included the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS. On Feb. 24, 2023, the California Department of Public Health, which conducted the review on behalf of CMS, completed its revisit survey and deemed the hospital was once again in compliance.“We appr...

Bay Area storm updates: Atmospheric river poised to hit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

(KRON) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency as the first in a series of atmospheric rivers is set to roll into the Bay Area Thursday. The storm is expected to bring widespread rain, wind and wet weather conditions with a flood watch set to go into effect for the entire Bay Area. Rainfall is expected to arrive by Thursday afternoon and intensify throughout the weekend.Officials advise residents to prepare for the next storm by securing any property and stocking up on sandbags to prevent flooding. Bay Area storm: Here’s what to do if your house floods Stick with KRON4 for the latest updates on the storm.Bay Area storm updates:12:15 p.m. -- Heavenly to close due to atmospheric river stormsHeavenly Ski Resort will close Friday, March 10 due to the atmospheric river storm that's led to the declaration of a state of emergency in El Dorado County and the City of Tahoe.Skiers and snowboarders make their way down a run at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. on ...

California files lawsuit accusing Huntington Beach of violating affordable housing laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and state officials have filed a lawsuit accusing the city of Huntington Beach of violating state housing laws. Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the move at a virtual press conference Thursday, saying they were seeking a preliminary injunction against the city.Bonta said state laws exist “to give more families the ability to help themselves, while helping our state combat a very serious housing shortage.”“Instead, Huntington Beach has decided to slam the door in homeowners' faces,” he said.The lawsuit relates to the Orange County seaside suburb’s recent ban on applications to build housing under the state’s SB 9 and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) laws, which allow homeowners to build up to four units and backyard cottages on a single-family parcel. The attorney general maintained the city's effort is “illegal under the Housing Accountability Act" while Newsom described the Huntington Beach decision as “Exh...

Heavenly Ski Resort to close due to storms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KRON) -- Heavenly Ski Resort will be closed on Friday, March 10 due to the incoming series of atmospheric river storms, the resort announced in a tweet on Thursday."Heavenly will be closed tomorrow, March 10," read a statement attached to the tweet. "Another atmospheric river storm system will start this afternoon and last through the weekend, with impacts to be felt through next week." Bay Area storm updates: Newsom issues state of emergency The City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County have both declared a state of emergency due to the storms, according to Heavenly's statement. "We want to do our part and support our community during this emergency situation," it continued.Tahoe, like much of Northern California, is braced for the first in a series of atmospheric rivers that are poised to strike the region in the coming days. The National Weather Service has warned of the likelihood of heavy rain and the potential for flooding, downed trees and power lin...

Kolek rallies No. 6 Marquette past pesky St. John’s in OT

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Kolek scored all 19 of his points after halftime, including the tiebreaking free throws with 15.8 seconds left, and No. 6 Marquette rallied for a 72-70 victory over feisty St. John’s in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 16 points, several on highlight-reel dunks, and the top-seeded Golden Eagles (26-6) advanced to play 11th-ranked and fourth-seeded UConn or fifth-seeded Providence in the semifinals Friday night at Madison Square Garden.Marquette has won seven straight and 12 of 13, reaching the Big East semifinals for the fourth time overall and first since 2019.But this one was anything but easy.The Golden Eagles, who trailed by 14 late in the first half, had to turn their defensive intensity way up to avoid an upset. They escaped when Posh Alexander’s good look at a 3-pointer for St. John’s glanced off the front rim at the buzzer.Oso Ighodaro had 10 points and 11 rebounds for Marquette, making se...

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu.:OpenHighLowSettleChg.WHEAT5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushelMar653½—21May689691½664¼665¾—21¾Jul698¾701½675¾677—20Sep708½712½687¾689—18¾Dec724¼728½704¼705¼—18¼Mar736739¾716½717¾—17May738742¼721722¼—15¾Jul728¼728¼704¼707—16¼Sep708¼711¼707¾707¾—16Dec715½718714½715—15½Mar721¾721¾721½721½—15¼May713½—15¼Jul677½—15¼Est. sales 138,585. Wed.’s sales 103,710Wed.’s open int 365,134, up 4,343CORN5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushelMar633¾637¼618¼618½—16May625½629¾610¼611½—14Jul614618600½601¾—12¼Sep568¼571½560¾561¼—7¼Dec558560¼551¼553½—4½Mar565568½559½562—4½May571¼572564¾567—4¼Jul572¾572¾566½568¾—4Sep542544537¼539—3½Dec530½532526528¼—3Mar534¾—2½May537—2½Jul536½—3½Sep500¾—3½Dec487487483484½—3Jul490—3Dec471½471½468¾468¾—½Est. sales 409,280. Wed.’s sales 355,097Wed.’s open int 1,292,531, up 14,388OATS5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushelMar344¾—½May348¾353¼346¾348½—½Jul348¼352347349¼+½Sep353¼353¾352¾352¾Dec3643...

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell 94 cents to $75.72 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for May delivery fell $1.07 to $81.59 a barrel.Wholesale gasoline for April delivery fell 8 cents to $2.61 a gallon. April heating oil fell 7 cents to $2.67 a gallon. April natural gas fell 1 cent to $2.54 per 1,000 cubic feet.Gold for April delivery rose $16 at $1,834.60 an ounce. Silver for May delivery rose 2 cents to $20.17 an ounce and May copper rose 1 cent to $4.04 a pound.The dollar fell to 136.17 Japanese yen from 137.24 yen. The euro rose to $1.0578 from $1.0545.Source

2 children hurt, 1 critically, in Southeast DC apartment fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

Crews remained on scene Thursday afternoon after dousing a fire in a Southeast D.C. apartment building. (Courtesy DC Fire and EMS)Two children were injured, one critically, when a fire broke out in a Southeast D.C. apartment building on Thursday afternoon.D.C. Fire and EMS services were called to the 3300 block of 6th Street SE around 12:45 p.m. for a fire in a three-story, multi-unit building.Crews worked to put out a fire on the first floor, while sheltering some residents on balconies due to heavy smoke in the hallways.More DC News More Local NewsTwo children, ages six and nine, were transported to a hospital as a result of the fire.One child was transported to a hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries, the department said on Twitter. A second child was transported with serious injuries.Fire crews and investigators remained on the scene Thursday afternoon. Smoke alarms were present and working properly in the building, D.C. Fire added.This is a developing story. Stay wi...

No. 14 Miami holds off Wake Forest to reach ACC semifinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:20:23 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Miami coach Jim Larrañaga breathed a sigh of relief, reiterating a popular saying this time of the year: “It’s about surviving and advancing.”The Hurricanes did just that Thursday, barely.Jordan Miller had 18 points and nine rebounds for No. 14 Miami, which held off a furious comeback by Wake Forest — down 18 points in the second half — to earn a 74-72 victory in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.ACC player of the year Isaiah Wong had 17 points and five assists and Norchad Omier had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Miami — the top seed for the first time since 2013 when the Hurricanes won the ACC title game. Tyree Appleby had 24 points behind five 3s and Cameron Hildreth added 17 for ninth-seeded Wake Forest (19-17).“We were up 18, then all of sudden it is seven, then it’s five, then two and all of a sudden they’re shooting a 3 for the win,” Larrañaga said. “But that 3 misses and we win the game and we get to advance...