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San Fernando Councilwomen, environmental justice advocate Cindy Montañez dies

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

San Fernando Councilmember and former California State Assembly member Cindy Montañez died on Saturday in her San Fernando home at the age of 49, officials confirmed. “It is with inconsolable grief and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Councilmember Cindy Montañez, current CEO of TreePeople, and former California State Assembly Member,” San Fernando officials said in a statement. The cause of death was not released, but Montañez had recently been diagnosed with aggressive and terminal cancer.Montañez set historical records as a public official including being the youngest person elected to the San Fernando City Council at the age of 25, the youngest woman ever to serve in the state legislature at 28, and Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee at age of 30.To honor her legacy and commitment to service and education, the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education announced the renaming of a local elementary school. Gridley Street Elementary will become Gridley-Montañez...

San Jose mayor urges “back to basics” strategy for Bay Area’s largest city

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

SAN JOSE — San Jose’s mayor sketched out Saturday a grassroots approach to improve what he said are the four biggest challenges facing the Bay Area’s largest city: homelessness, crime, blight, and economic investment.Mayor Matt Mahan, in his State of the City speech event that took place at San Jose City College, said a renaissance for San Jose depends on more than the actions of political, business and community leaders. He asserted that ordinary residents must also bolster the city’s rebound.“I am convinced that the way to get San Jose, really our entire region, back on track is to keep local government focused,” Mahan said during a press conference prior to the event. “We will be offering the community ways to get directly involved.”Mahan kicked off the address — his first as mayor — by taking note of the bloody conflict in the Middle East and sharing that one grandparent of his children immigrated from Cuba and another grandparent ...

Sheriff: $500K statue stolen from Saratoga home

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

(KRON) -- A statue worth approximately $500K was stolen from a Saratoga home, according to records from the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff. The theft happened sometime between 3 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 12:56 p.m. on Oct. 12.The statue was stolen from a residence on the 15000 block of Norton Road, the sheriff's office said. Authorities did not provide any information or description about any suspect(s). Stolen vehicle flips over, crashes into San Bruno cemetery It is unknown at this time what kind of statue was stolen. No other information was provided about the statue theft.Roughly three miles northeast of the alleged statue theft, two catalytic converters were stolen in a two-day span in Saratoga. The first theft happened on Oct. 12 around 4:30 a.m. on the 13000 block of Berwick Street. Authorities said two unknown suspects tampered with a vehicle parked on the driveway of a home and stole a catalytic converter that cost around $1,300.A day later on Oct. 13, a catalytic conv...

Sausalito hosts city's first-ever wine festival

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

(KRON) -- If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, this could be the perfect way to "wine" down. The city of Sausalito hosts its first-ever wine festival this weekend. Here to walk us through the festivities is Sausalito Mayor Melissa Blaustein and winemaker Jibril Moynihan from Joseph Jibril Wines.Watch KRON4's full interview in the video player above.

Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos in the Bay Area through dance

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

(KRON) -- Spooky season is officially upon us -- a time when people around the world celebrate "Dia de los Muertos" or "Day of the Dead."If you're looking for some family-friendly entertainment, there's a mesmerizing option for you on the Peninsula.Here to tell us more about their new dance production are Gregory Amato, artistic director of Peninsula Ballet Theatre, and Carlos Moreno, artistic director Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno. Watch the full interview in the video player above.

October is National Seafood Month

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

(KRON) -- October is National Seafood Month. A local chef is here to walk us through some delicious options at one Michelin-star-winning restaurant.KRON4 spoke to Chef Adam Stacy with "Angler" in San Francisco. Watch the full interview in the video player above.

Poffenbarger throws 4 TD passes as Albany beats Rhode Island 35-10

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Reese Poffenbarger passed for 324 yards and four touchdowns, including scoring strikes of 10 and 85 yards to Julian Hicks, to help Albany beat Rhode Island 35-10 Saturday. Poffenbarger completed 15 of 27 passes and Hicks finished with seven receptions for 188 yards. Griffin Woodell ran for 115 yards and a TD on 16 attempts and Faysal Aden added 100 yards rushing on 17 carries for Albany (5-3, 3-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Woodell scored on a 2-yard run to cap a seven-play, 75-yard opening drive and Hicks’ 10-yard TD made it 14-0 going into the second quarter. Ty Groff kicked a 26-yard field goal to get Rhode Island (4-4, 2-3) on the board with about 10 minutes left in the first half, but Poffenbarger threw long scoring passes to make it 28-3 at intermission. Hicks broke a tackle near midfield en route to an 85-yard TD run with 1:51 remaining and Brevin Easton scored on an 83-yard catch-and-run a little over a minute later. Kasim Hill was 29-of-50 passi...

QB Tyler Van Dyke, dealing with injuries, ruled out for Miami against Clemson

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was held out Saturday against Clemson because of injuries, and was on the sideline in warmups instead of a uniform.Van Dyke revealed after last week’s Atlantic Coast Conference loss to North Carolina that he has been dealing with an injury to his right hand, which is his throwing hand. He has also been dealing with a leg injury, the specifics of which have not been revealed by the Hurricanes.Van Dyke was on the field before the game, presumably to gauge whether he could play or not. Emory Williams started in Van Dyke’s place for Miami, which came into the game on a two-game losing streak and fell out of the AP Top 25 after last week’s 41-31 defeat against the Tar Heels.The news changed the way sportsbooks viewed the game. Clemson had been a 3-point favorite for much of the week and was a 3 1/2-point favorite two hours before the game, but after the decision on Van Dyke became known the line on FanDuel Spor...

Williams, McDowell help build big lead, then Campbell holds off fourth-quarter rally by Maine.

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Hajj-Malik Williams threw two touchdown passes, Lamagea McDowell ran for two scores, and Campbell defeated Main 34-28 on Saturday.The Fighting Camels (4-3, 3-2 Coastal Athletic Association) celebrated homecoming by building a 34-14 lead before holding off a fourth-quarter rally by the Black Bears (2-6, 1-4).After Maine took an early 7-0 lead, Campbell responded with a touchdown run by McDowell, a touchdown pass from Williams to Jasiah Provillon, another TD run by McDowell and a touchdown run by Chris McKay Jr. for a 28-7 halftime lead. The longest of those four scores was a 7-yard run by McDowell.Maine was the first to score in the second half, on a 26-yard connection from Derek Robertson to Jamie Lamson. Campbell then went up 34-14 when Williams threw 33 yards to Jalen Kelsey late in the third quarter.Robertson added fourth-quarter touchdown passes of 33 and 18 yards to Rohan Jones but threw an interception on Maine’s final possession.Playing from beh...

Locke’s TD pass caps 18-point fourth-quarter Wisconsin comeback win over Illinois, 25-21

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:49:59 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Braedyn Locke threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to tackle Nolan Rucci with 27 seconds left Saturday, capping an 18-point fourth-quarter explosion that gave the Wisconsin a stunning 25-21 come-from-behind win over Illinois Saturday.Illinois build a 14-7 lead in the first half at halftime, then added a 12-yard touchdown run in the third quarter by Kaden Feagin for a 21-7 lead going into the fourth quarter.Locke was 21-of-41 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns in his first start since taking over for the injured Tanner Mordecai. Braelon Allen, the Big Ten’s leading rusher, ran for 145 yards for the Badgers.Luke Altmyer threw two short touchdown passes and ran for 103 yards for Illinois (3-5,1-4 Big Ten). Feagin rushed for 97 yards as Illinois gained 226 yards on the ground.Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1) scored on a 41-yard field goal by Nathanial Vakos and a 20-yard pass from Locke to Will Pauling in the fourth quarter that was followed by a two-point conversion pass from...