Home

Colorado lawmakers grill utilities about high bills while profits soar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

As Colorado legislators and officials from the state’s regulated utilities sorted through ways to avoid a repeat of this winter’s huge increases in heating bills, one lawmaker asked how to square the soaring rates for customers with reports of big profits for the companies.“Why are we simultaneously living in a time when people are struggling the most to pay their energy bill and at the same time the utilities are making the most profits they’ve ever made?” asked Senate President Steve Fenberg, chairman of the Joint Select Committee on Rising Utility Rates. “I think why we’re here today is that sort of disconnect, at least the way it feels in the average person’s mind,” Fenberg said in a hearing Tuesday, the committee’s second.Starting late last year, utility customers across Colorado saw their heating bills spike, many at least doubling from the previous year. Natural gas bills shot up after the wholesale prices that utility companies pay r...

Back to work: CU Buffs women’s basketball begins NCAA Tournament prep

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

On Monday, Colorado women’s basketball coach JR Payne gave her players a day off.On Tuesday, the Buffaloes began dialing in on Middle Tennessee.The 21st-ranked Buffs will face Middle Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in Durham, N.C. (5 p.m. MT, ESPNews).Related ArticlesCollege Sports | CU Buffs’ Quay Miller refocused, ready for NCAA Tournament College Sports | Back to the dance: CU Buffs women’s basketball earns No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament College Sports | Pac-12 MBB tournament preview: Key storylines and the Hotline’s predictions for every game College Sports | Pac-12 men’s basketball tournament: A breakdown of the seeds, matchups and nitty-gritty College Sports | Pac-12 basketball Hot Seat breakdown: Decisions loom as March arrives “I’m just excited to practice,” Payne said. “Honestly, we’re gonna do everything we can to just make sure it’s a normal, hard-nosed week of p...

Rain returns to Southern California, bringing flood threats, gusty winds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

As if the Southland wasn't wet enough already, another storm is bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the region over the next 24 hours."Rain will likely increase in coverage and intensity this evening, especially for Los Angeles County, in response to a strengthening jet aloft," according to the National Weather Service. Roadway flooding and rock/mudslides are possible with significant water flow through local rivers, officials warned.Crews with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) are preparing for potential power outages from damaged or knocked-over power lines. Gusty winds caused power outages for thousands across SoCal during the last storm."An estimated 85 percent of outages that occurred during the storm were caused by downed trees," said LADWP. "When oversaturated by rain, soil can loosen and uproot trees that can fall on power lines."In addition to heavy rains in the forecast, the Los Angeles area is also under a flood watch. "Flooding and water intrusion ...

President Biden Arrives In L.A. County, Explains New Gun Background Check Order

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

Hours after announcing an executive order for stricter background checks to purchase guns, President Joe Biden went to Los Angeles County to explain the order.President Biden called his background check order a “common sense” regulation“This executive order helps keep firearms out of dangerous hands as I continue to call on congress to require background checks for all firearm sales,” Biden said Tuesday. “In the meantime, my executive order directs my attorney general to take every lawful action possible to move us as close as we can to universal background checks without new legislation.”Biden spoke in Monterey Park, weeks after a Lunar New Year mass shooting that left 11 residents dead. Upon arrival, the president met with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Congresswoman Judy Chu and Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.“Judy shared with me that this is a tight-knit community with intergenerational households and deep reverence and respect...

East Bay storms keeping Piedmont Public Works crews busy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

PIEDMONT — Heavy rain and winds have lashed the East Bay this week, including hilly tree-lined Piedmont.Related ArticlesLocal News | Rash of Michigan school threats includes 9-year-olds’ alive-or-dead lists Daniel Gonzales, who directs the city’s Public Works Department, and his crew have been busy ever since severe weather descended in January and has continued off and on. He said Public Works is performing proactive maintenance on creeks and inlets to aid drainage, and crews are keeping storm drains and creeks clear of debris that impedes water flow.“Public Works maintenance workers remained on duty the night of March 9-10 to perform creek and drainage maintenance and be available to quickly respond to reports of flooding and downed trees,” Gonzales said this week via email.With rain comes landslides. The city experienced several landslides on private land during the recent storms. Gonzales said the city recently hired a geotechnical enginee...

Detached house in Palo Alto sells for $3.7 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

2317 South Court – Google Street ViewA house located in the 2300 block of South Court in Palo Alto has a new owner. The 1,740-square-foot property, built in 1930, was sold on Feb. 17, 2023, for $3,715,000, or $2,135 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and one parking space. There’s also a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on a 6,300-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:A 1,742-square-foot home on the 2400 block of Bryant Street in Palo Alto sold in September 2022, for $2,938,000, a price per square foot of $1,687. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In September 2022, a 1,263-square-foot home on Marion Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $2,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,979. The home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.On Emerson Street, Palo Alto, in November 2022, a 1,400-square-foot home was sold for $3,300,000, a price per square foot of $2,357. The home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. 

Pictures: planes overturned by high winds at Concord airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

CONCORD, Calif. (KRON) -- Three Cessna planes were tipped over by high winds at Buchanan Field Airport in Concord on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Eastbound 580 reopened after big rigs were overturned by high winds on Richmond bridge The incident happened around 2 p.m., and the FAA reports that none of the planes were preparing for flight at the time. A Cessna 210 and two Cessna 172s were flipped in the incident. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Airport officials with Contra Costa County said no one was inside the planes when they toppled over, and no one was nearby. All planes have since been secured. A photo shared by Contra Costa County Fire Department showed tow planes sitting on their nose on the ta...

Shelter in place due to glass falling off SF high rise lifted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A shelter in place due to glass falling off a San Francisco high rise at 555 California Street between Montgomery Street and Spring Street has been lifted according the San Francisco Fire Department. Earlier, people were being asked to avoid the area, expect traffic delays and consider alternate routes. Bay Area atmospheric river updates: Power lines, trees down across region No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Two windows have been shattered due to high winds and several blocks are closed for the public's safety. Businesses in the area were told to shelter in place. Two windows are damaged, one is completely broken, according to the SF Fire Department. the other one is cracked. Both impacted windows are on the building's 43rd floor. Crews are working to secure the hazard. Four surrounding blocks were evacuated for cars and pedestrians.People who sheltered in place can be escorted out of the impacted area with public safety esc...

'Don’t congregate under trees,' SFSU tells students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco State University students are navigating through a maze of storm destruction on campus as strong wind gusts continue to blow down big trees.University officials wrote a message to the campus community stating, "With high winds and fallen trees on and around campus, please exercise increased caution. Specifically:Be aware of your surroundings. Look up and remain vigilant.Don’t congregate under trees.Avoid using headphones or looking down at your phone to remain alert."Students were in class on March 14, 2023 at SF State University when this tree toppled over. One vehicle was smashed by the giant tree. Destruction is seen on SFSU's campus. (Photo by KRON4 / Sophia Villalba) Several areas of the campus are blocked off with caution tape, including a courtyard behind the Health and Social Services building, a bike path by Cox Stadium, and the road linking the main quad, gym, and Thornton Hall. At least one vehicle was destroyed when it was smashed b...

National Invitational Tournament Glance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:50:12 GMT

All Times EDTFirst RoundTuesday, March 14At Jersey Mike’s ArenaPiscataway, N.J.Hofstra 88, Rutgers 86, OTAt Bartow ArenaBirmingham, Ala.UAB (25-9) vs. Southern Miss. (25-7), 7:30 p.m.At Beasley ColiseumPullman, Wash.Washington St. (17-16) vs. E. Washington (22-10), 11 p.m.At Memorial GymnasiumNashville, Tenn.Vanderbilt (20-14) vs. Yale (21-8), 9 p.m.At Kohl CenterMadison, Wis.Wisconsin (17-14) vs. Bradley (25-9), 9:30 p.m.At Crisler CenterAnn Arbor, Mich.Michigan 90, Toledo 80At Liberty ArenaLynchburg, Va.Liberty (26-8) vs. Villanova (17-16), 9 p.m.At CU Events CenterBoulder, Colo.Colorado (17-16) vs. Seton Hall (17-15), 11 p.m.Wednesday, March 15At Littlejohn ColiseumClemson, S.C.Clemson (23-10) vs. Morehead St. (21-11), 7 p.m.At Beeghly CenterYoungstown, OhioYoungstown St. (24-9) vs. Oklahoma St. (18-15), 7 p.m.At Matthew Knight ArenaEugene, Ore.Oregon (19-14) vs. UC Irvine (23-11), 11 p.m.At Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell CenterGainesville, Fla.Florida (16...