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‘Smart to stay away’ from Bay Area beaches as high surf slams coast ahead of storm

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

Weather forecasters and safety officials had a single, non-negotiable message for anyone thinking about spending the final weekend before 2024 at the beach:Don’t do it.Related ArticlesWeather | San Mateo County commits $15 million to fight flooding Weather | Capitola braces for giant swell, high tides, with more rain to hit Bay Area this week Weather | Bay Area: Coast flooding, hazardous beach conditions expected on Christmas Day Weather | Bay Area rainfall chart: Totals for this week’s storms Weather | Winter solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year “It would be smart to stay away,” National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Flynn said early Thursday. “It’s something we’re going to deal with for a few days.”The high surf is expected to pound coasts from Washington state down through Southern California all day Thursday, the result of a st...

Oakland police ID Antioch man killed in Dec. 4 shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

OAKLAND — Police here have identified the 23-year-old Antioch man who was shot and killed outside of an East Oakland convenience store on Dec. 4.Triston Greene was shot and killed by multiple masked assailants as he sat in a vehicle on the 500 block of International Boulevard. Police have said that the motive appeared to be a robbery attempt, but not whether Greene was specifically targeted or a victim of opportunity.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland mayor rejects all police chief finalists, setting back city’s search Crime and Public Safety | After prison sentence in notorious 1996 campus slaying, East Bay man charged in connection with two shootings Crime and Public Safety | Lake Merritt BART murder suspect serves as his own attorney in key hearing, with predictable results Crime and Public Safety | Man who consumed 12 alcoholic drinks, then killed wife in East Bay DUI crash takes plea deal, 10-...

High surf updates: Stinson Beach evacuations ordered

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

(KRON) -- A high surf warning is in effect today and will last through 3 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS is warning of "very dangerous waves" up to 28 to 33 feet, with 40-foot waves possible in some locations."The ocean is NOT your friend today!" said the NWS on X, formerly Twitter. Areas of Santa Cruz County coastline experiencing flooding, evacuation warning The weather service is advising people to stay away from rocks, jetties, piers and other waterside infrastructure. A very high swell coming from west-northwest will create hazardous beach conditions, the NWS said.West facing beaches could see breaking waves of 28 to 33 feet.The NWS advises:Stay off rocks and jettiesStay out of and away from the waterNever turn your back on the ocean!Keep pets on a leash and away from the waterFollow our live blog for the latest updates:10:40 a.m. -- Stinson Beach evacuation point establishedA temporary evacuation point has been established at Stinson Beach Co...

SF Bay Ferry reports cancellations Thursday due to mechanical issues

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Bay Ferry service is reporting cancellations Thursday due to mechanical issues. "We're down a couple ferries and suffering some cancellations as a result," the ferry service posted on social media. High surf warning in effect Thursday: Latest updates Weekday ferry service, the agency said, requires 11 vessels in service. The ferry service currently has 10 available. The agency said it is hopeful of getting at least one more boat back online by this evening."Our priority is to minimize passenger impact," the ferry service said. "Updates to come."

Bank robber suspect photos released by FBI Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation Denver and the Denver Police Department released photos of a bank robbery suspect from a Dec. 20 incident in hopes that someone can identify the suspect.The event took place at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Dec. 20 at a BMO Bank located at 3102 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver. It is now under investigation by the FBI's Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force and Denver police. Boulder police release photos of woman wanted for fraudulent ID use, attempted theft Authorities said the suspect entered the bank and presented a note demanding money.Surveillance photos showing the suspect inside the bank were shared in a Denver Metro Crime Stoppers flyer. Surveillance image of man who robbed BMO Bank at 3102 S. Sheridan Blvd, Denver CO on Dec. 20 at 2:40 p.m. The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male in his 30’s with a heavy build, wearing a green jacket, dark pants and a green beanie. (Courtesy FBI Denver)Surveillance image of man w...

Nikki Haley doesn’t mention slavery when asked what caused the Civil War. She later walks that back

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was asked at a New Hampshire town hall about the reason for the Civil War, and she didn’t mention slavery in her response. She walked back her comments hours later.Asked during Wednesday night’s town hall in Berlin what she believed had caused the war — the first shots of which were fired in her home state of South Carolina — Haley talked about the role of government, replying that it involved “the freedoms of what people could and couldn’t do.”She then turned the question back to the man who had asked it. He replied that he was not the one running for president and wished instead to know her answer.After Haley went into a lengthier explanation about the role of government, individual freedom and capitalism, the questioner seemed to admonish Haley, saying, “In the year 2023, it’s astonishing to me that you answer that question without mentioning the word ‘slavery.’”“What do you want me to say about slavery?” H...

Thomas Castellanos’ 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift BC over No. 17 SMU in Fenway Bowl

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Thomas Castellanos had two fourth-quarter touchdown runs and Boston College beat No. 17 SMU 23-14 on Thursday in the Fenway Bowl at the home of the Boston Red Sox, snapping the Mustangs’ nine-game winning streak.Castellanos rushed for 155 yards and completed 11-of-18 passes for 102 yards. Ky Robichaux also had a scoring run for the Eagles (7-6), who have a main campus that’s located about 4 miles west of Fenway.Kevin Jennings went 24 of 48 for 191 yards and a TD for SMU (11-3), which finished with its most victories since the 1982 squad also got 11.With the Mustangs moving to the Atlantic Coast Conference next season in a sweeping list of realignments that have overtaken college football, it was a matchup of two teams that’ll see each other again next season in Dallas during league play.Castellanos’ 15-yard keeper up the middle moved BC ahead 17-14 early in the fourth. He stopped and posed briefly in the back of the end zone directly in front of Boston’s bullpen, where...

Bruins get a little boost at practice

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

Jim Montgomery has given some tough reviews of practices this season. When he hasn’t liked the energy of the sessions, the Bruins’ coach hasn’t been shy about letting people know about it.That wasn’t the case on Thursday.The fact that the B’s snapped their four-game losing streak on Wednesday in Buffalo might have had a little something to do with it. A bigger reason might have been that a Christmas vacation week crowd of families packed Warrior Ice Arena for the 40-minute practice, oohing-and-ahhing with every deke, every snipe, every cherry-picking save they saw.The Bruins have reached the pinnacle of their hockey playing profession, but having a few extra eyeballs on you never fails to motivate players, at any level.“That’s our best practice in a long time,” said Montgomery. “I thought the energy of our fans being there and with the guys wanting to put on a show or whatever it was, we practiced with really good pace and intensity today.”Weymout...

Recipe: Make this Shallot and Bacon Tart to enjoy while watching New Year’s Day TV

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

A savory tart could be a perfect treat for TV watching on New Year’s Day. This Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Tart is one of my favorites. The sweetness of browned onions and shallots team beautifully with crisp bacon and creamy ricotta.For a shortcut, use a prepared pie dough from the refrigerated dairy case at the supermarket. Often, I use Pillsbury Pie Crust, but Trader Joe’s prepared pie dough is a good choice too.Caramelized Shallot and Bacon TartYield: 8 servingsINGREDIENTS1 round prepared pie dough, such as refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crust4 slices thick bacon1 tablespoon canola oil4 shallots, cut crosswise into thin slices1 1/2 large yellow onions, cut in half top to bottom, thinly sliced crosswise1/8 teaspoon sugar1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leavesSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese1 egg yolk1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseEgg wash: 1 egg yolk beaten with 1/2 teaspoon waterDIRECTIONS1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and pr...

Recipe: Kick off the new year right by cooking up Hoppin’ John

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:57:40 GMT

In my childhood, New Year’s Day meant a lunch that showcased black-eyed peas. The annual event was based on my father’s belief that the consumption of those pale-colored legumes, each with a prominent black spot, were the source of good luck in the new year.Often my dad made a simple soup that also featured those tasty peas. But more often, they were shown off in Hoppin’ John, a delicious concoction made with a mix of bacon and boneless ham, as well as white long-grained rice, herbs, and yes, black-eyed peas. It’s a slow-cooked wonder, and some may question my featuring it in a quick-cook column. But we all could use a potential good fortune charm.Wishing you good luck in 2024.Hoppin’ JohnYield: 8 servingsINGREDIENTS6 slices bacon, chopped1 (1- to 1 1/2 pound) boneless ham, cut into 3/4-inch planks1 onion, finely chopped2 celery stalks, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme4 cups chicken broth2 pounds frozen black-eyes peas; see cook’s notes2 bay leaves1 1/2 cups lon...