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Police looking for alleged serial arsonist in Gilroy

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

(KRON) -- Police detectives are looking for the person(s) responsible for starting a series of suspicious fires in Gilroy.Multiple fires were started last week all across the City of Gilroy, resulting in property damage. Detectives are working with the Gilroy Fire Department to determine the cause of the fires and gather evidence, police said.  Man who was found dead in Healdsburg parking lot identified Gilroy PD has provided two photos of a person(s) of interest related to this investigation. If you see this person, contact the GPD at 408-846-0350.KRON On is streaming news live nowPhoto: Gilroy Police DepartmentPhoto: Gilroy Police Department.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%; }No injuries have been reported.

Man who was found dead in Healdsburg parking lot identified

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

(KRON) -- The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division has identified the man who was found dead in a parking lot earlier this week.Abel Garza, 41, of Santa Rosa was found unresponsive in the 20 block of Matheson Street just after 10 a.m. on Monday. He was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel, according to the Healdsburg Police Department.  Cruise ship visibly damaged after hitting SF pier while docking Investigators discovered that Garza had been in an altercation with several people the same morning he was found in the parking lot. The cause of what led up to the altercation is currently unknown. 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 object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Garza leaves behind three daughters. “He was an amazing Superintendent in the cons...

Affordable housing waitlist for young adults in Berkeley

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

(KRON) -- Young adults experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to receive affordable housing in Berkeley. The City of Berkeley along with Harmon Gardens, an affordable housing complex funded by the city, is creating a waitlist for young adults between the ages of 18 and 24. Man who was found dead in Healdsburg parking lot identified Those who apply alone must make less than $51, 800 a year. If you are adding another person to the home, the income must be less than $59, 200. 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 object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Households are limited to a maximum of one application. This is a random lottery, and the first 25 selected will be placed on a waitlist. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on July 12.

Sweden’s city of Malmo will host the 2024 Eurovision pop music contest

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The southern Swedish city of Malmo will host the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in the same venue that housed the colorful and eclectic music competition in 2012, the Swedish organizers said Friday.The 68th edition will be held at the Malmo Arena, and the live televised final has been set for May 11, with semi-finals on May 7 and May 9. Sweden’s third largest city — which also hosted the event in 1992 and 2012 — was picked in what organizers called called a “strong bid process” examining venues, accommodations for visitors, infrastructure and other factors.“Malmo was eventually chosen as it met all the criteria,” said executive producer Ebba Adielsson at Sweden’s public broadcaster SVT.In May, Sweden won this year’s contest in Liverpool, England, with the power ballad “Tattoo” by Swedish singer Loreen, who also won the 2012 Eurovision. The host country usually is the winner of the previous year’s event, but 2022 runner-up Britain hosted this year on ...

DC Council introduces bills that would get dangerous drivers off road sooner, impound cars

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

“Innocent unless proven guilty” is the presumption of innocence in courtrooms across the U.S., but members of the D.C. Council are looking for ways to keep dangerous drivers off the road in the meantime.At-large Councilmember Christina Henderson presented legislation that would suspend the license and registration of vehicles owned by drivers who are arrested for violations, and keep them off the road during what can be a lengthy court process. Currently in the District, a driver’s license can only be suspended after a conviction for certain serious traffic violations.Violations included in the License Suspension Reform Amendment Act of 2023, introduced by Henderson, include:Negligent homicide where death is due to operation of a vehicleLeaving the scene of an accident in which the motor vehicle driven by the person is involved and in which there is personal injuryDriving while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug or any combi...

AP PHOTOS: Record-breaking heat scorches communities around the world

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

Daily global temperatures reached an unofficial record high multiple times this week, according to at least one metric, and caused communities around the planet to take drastic measures to help people beat the heat.A work stoppage in Beijing stretched into this week after a string of days where temperatures were higher than 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).In North Grenville, Ontario, the city repurposed hockey rinks into cooling centers as temperatures reached 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) and felt like 38 degrees (100 degrees Fahrenheit) with humidity.And the National Weather Service in the United States has issued heat advisories for a large swath of the continental U.S., reported a number of heat-related hospitalizations in Austin and San Antonio in Texas and recorded record-breaking temperatures in cities including Portland, Oregon, Tampa, Florida and El Paso, Texas.Photographers for The Associated Press captured how people all over the world endured — an...

Menos de lo esperado: EEUU sumó 209,000 empleos en junio

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

La creación de empleo en Estados Unidos se ralentizó considerablemente en junio, aunque la tasa bajó una décima hasta el 3.6 %, según datos publicados este viernes por la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales (BLS, en inglés).Así, en el sexto mes del año se crearon 209,000 empleos netos, 130,000 menos que en mayo, en un momento en el que se analizan de cerca los efectos que están teniendo en el mercado laboral las subidas de tipos de interés que ha llevado a cabo la Reserva Federal (Fed) para frenar la inflación.La cifra neta de creación de empleo está por debajo de la media de los últimos seis meses, que es de 278,000 puestos creados.En 2022 el promedio fue de 399,000 empleos creados por mes por lo que los efectos de las subidas de tipos estarían afectando ya a la creación de empleo, aunque la tasa de desempleo siga siendo baja.En junio, el desempleo cayó una décima después de que en mayo subiera tres. La BLS recordó que, desde mayo de 2022, este indicador ha oscilado siempre entre el ...

Formula One welcomes Brad Pitt but is wary of protesters at British Grand Prix

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Brad Pitt is joining the Formula One paddock for his new movie. He might stand as much chance as anyone else of beating Max Verstappen.Verstappen will be aiming for his eighth win in 10 races this year on Sunday as he surges toward winning the title for a third straight year. His Red Bull team has won 19 of the last 20 races going back to July 2022.As F1 welcomes Pitt for a weekend of filming around the British Grand Prix, race organizers and police are wary of possible environmental protests.PROTEST WARNINGSActivists representing the Just Stop Oil group ran onto the track at last year’s race, passing close to cars shortly after the race was red-flagged for a first-lap crash. Since then, Just Stop Oil protesters have made their mark on British events including Wimbledon and Ashes cricket. The group wants the British government to block all new oil, gas and coal extraction projects.Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton signaled he would back a “peaceful...

CMZoo responds to lawsuit petitioning them to release its elephants

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo countered a lawsuit by opening its doors to FOX31's sister station FOX21 News in an exclusive report. On June 30, an out-of-state organization announced it is suing the zoo and petitioning for the release of its elephants. CMZoo calls the lawsuit malicious and defends its conservation efforts. Animal rights group wants to remove elephantsThe Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) has filed a habeas corpus petition with the 4th Judicial District Court demanding the release of five elephants currently living at CMZoo. Could you be saying goodbye to your gas-powered lawn mower? NhRP claims elephants Jambo, Kimba, LouLou, and Missy are showing signs of brain damage and chronic stress based on the elephants’ behavior of rocking, swaying, and head bobbing.“From the moment their adult family members were likely killed in front of them and they were sold off to be put on display and put to work in circuses and zoos, these elephants’...

Woman hospitalized after being bitten by dog in Miami

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:15:33 GMT

A woman was hospitalized after she was bitten by a dog.Police arrived at the scene of the attack at Northwest Fourth Avenue near 65th Street, Friday morning. 7News cameras captured evidence markers that were placed at the scene.Once police arrived at the scene, they attempted to restrain the dog, but a second dog appeared and charged at officers. According to police, one of the officers had to fire in the dog’s direction. Footage of the shots fired were captured by a car’s dash-cam. The woman was rushed to the hospital by fire rescue crews. Her condition is unknown. The area has been blocked off until police finish their investigation. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.