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Analysis: Senator wants to make Americans fight again

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

By Zachary B. Wolfe | CNNSen. Markwayne Mullin is not ashamed of his challenge to fight a union boss during a Senate hearing Tuesday.Instead, the Oklahoma Republican is defending his behavior and actively suggesting that threats of violence have a special place in American history that should be revived.In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Wednesday, Mullin, a former professional MMA fighter, said a return to physical violence could help cure what he derided as a culture of “keyboard warriors” who “go out there and run their mouth all the time, and then they don’t ever have to face the consequences.”Mullin’s macho feud is with Sean O’Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The two tangled verbally at a previous hearing when Mullin criticized unions for trying to infiltrate his plumbing business. O’Brien later insulted Mullin on Twitter, referencing his height and suggesting he was ready for a fight with Mullin.To the criticism that a senator should...

Condominium sells in Milpitas for $1.5 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

2240 Cuesta Drive – Google Street ViewA condominium located in the 2200 block of Cuesta Drive in Milpitas has new owners. The 1,528-square-foot property, built in 1993, was sold on Oct. 27, 2023, for $1,510,000, or $988 per square foot. This apartment features two bedrooms and three baths. In addition, the condo includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage.Additional units that have recently been sold close by include:On Monte Drive, Milpitas, in October 2022, a 1,528-square-foot unit was sold for $1,440,000, a price per square foot of $942. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In September 2022, a 2,082-square-foot unit on Terra Alta Drive in Milpitas sold for $1,520,000, a price per square foot of $730. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,165-square-foot unit on the 1300 block of Lowland Court in Milpitas sold in January 2023, for $600,000, a price per square foot of $515. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Big holiday radio concert set for downtown San Jose is canceled for 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

The 2023 Alice in Winterland has been canceled.The concert — the popular annual holiday show from Bay Area radio station Alice at 97.3 — was supposed to have been headlined by local pop-rock act Train and rising country star Jelly Roll on Dec. 1 at SAP Center.Other acts on the bill were the Band Camino and Benson Boone.“The ALICE in Winterland show scheduled for Dec. 1, 2023 at the SAP Center has been cancelled,” according to a news release from SAP Center. “Refunds will be provided to all guests who purchased on Ticketmaster automatically. All other purchasers can receive refunds at the original place of purchase.”Related ArticlesMusic | Review: Amazing vocalist delivers music and hope during only NorCal concert Music | Two Rock and Roll Hall of Famers team up for mighty co-headline tour Music | Bryan Adams brings So Happy It Hurts Tour to SAP Center in San Jose Music | Saratoga teens hel...

APEC updates: Xi Jinping supporters bused in for Biden-Xi demonstration

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting entered its fifth day, protesters took to the streets across San Francisco, resulting in Muni being rerouted. To the south, there are also protests near the planned location for Wednesday's meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. With widespread street closures in effect, including two lanes shut down on the Bay Bridge, San Francisco has been transformed by the conference, which is expected to draw 20,000 people and 22 world leaders to the city. APEC street closures: How to navigate traffic, closures, and tow away zones Follow our live blog for the latest updates on protests, road closures and more.APEC San Francisco 2023 live updates:Wednesday, Nov. 152:05 p.m. -- Hundreds of pro-Xi supporters bused in for roadside demonstrationSupporters of Chinese President Xi Jinping were bused in by the hundreds for a roadside demonstration near the site of a meeting between Xi and U.S. Preside...

Northstar and Heavenly delay opening of ski season due to warm weather

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Northstar and Heavenly will be delaying their targeted opening days for ski season due to sustained warm temperatures in the Tahoe region, KRON4 has confirmed. A spokesperson for Northstar California Resort said they are monitoring the weather minute-by-minute and that their snow-making teams are ready to make snow at every possible opportunity. APEC updates: Xi Jinping supporters bused in for Biden-Xi demonstration The resorts are intent on opening the "2023/24 ski and ride season the moment we're able to," the spokesperson said. Until then, the resorts will provide updates on the outlook and share a new planned opening date as soon as possible.The originally planned opening date for was this Friday, Nov. 17. Northstar Resorts says it will still have activities and experiences for guests to enjoy this Friday, including the Gondola at Heavenly and various restaurants, bars and pubs at both resorts.Kirkwood is still scheduled to open on Friday, Dec. 1 as initially planned...

Curry injury update: Warriors star to be re-evaluated for knee injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Stephen Curry will not play Thursday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors announced on Wednesday. Curry underwent an MRI Tuesday for a right knee injury he suffered Sunday night during a home game against the Timberwolves. Haney-Prograis: First SF title fight in years expected to sell out Chase Center The MRI revealed that there was no structural damage to the knee, the team said. The Warriors superstar will be re-evaluated "at some point later this week," and his timeline to return is unknown at this time.Curry suffered the injury in Sunday's 116-110 loss after driving to the basket against multiple defenders and falling on his right knee. The injury comes at a bad time for the Warriors (6-6) as they have lost four straight games. Curry, 35, was playing at an elite level before the injury by averaging 30.7 points per game on 48.8% shooting -- good for third in the NBA.Golden State hosts the Thunder on Thursday with a 7 p.m. tipoff. Wa...

BART offers preview of new fare gates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Bay Area Rapid Transit revealed a photograph of its new head-high station fare gates.The gates will be installed systemwide as part of BART's latest effort to win riders back and overhaul safety in the system. The new fare gates will have a "new look and improved experience," boost safety by reducing fare evasion, and don modern technology, transit officials said.The overall fare gate array height (gate, console, integrated barrier) will form a tall barrier of 72” minimum to prevent fare evasion.Earlier this year, BART's Board of Directors approved a $90 million Next Generation Fare Gate project. The project calls for all stations to have the new fare gates by the end of 2025. BART officials posted a photograph of the new gate design Tuesday, adding, "This is an overall structure for the Next Generation BART Fare Gates. This is a work in progress and not the final design. We're ready to share a photo of the structure for the very first time. BART will be inst...

Evacuations lifted for fire in Wellington neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Residents were ordered to evacuate Wednesday afternoon because of a fire in a Wellington neighborhood.The evacuation order was lifted just after 4:30 p.m.Evacuations were ordered around 3 p.m. for the 7500 block of Little Fox Lane, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. The evacuation area includes Jockey Drive south to the 7400 block of Little Fox Lane from Little Fox Lane to Back Stretch Drive. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox "EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY," the sheriff's office said in an emergency alert.The evacuation area is surrounded by several streets of homes in Wellington and is highlighted in the map below:The public can text LCEVAC to 888777 for updates and visit nocoalert.org for the latest evacuation map.FOX31 spoke with a witness who said it looked like an explosion at a house with damage in the area.FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.

Suspect identified in killing of 73-year-old in Lone Tree

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Lone Tree identified a suspect in the shooting death of 73-year-old Michael Lohmeier, who was found dead in his car there on Nov. 4.James Mathew Neal, 23, was still at large as of Wednesday. He was last seen in the Colorado Springs area, according to the Lone Tree Police Department.Police asked for the public's help in finding Neal but warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.James Mathew Neal, 23, considered armed and dangerous, is wanted in the death of Michael Lohmeier in Lone Tree. (Credit: Lone Tree Police Department).Anyone who sees Neal should contact 911 immediately before submitting any tip through the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers tip line at 720-913-7867.Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

Daddy Bruce Randolph's annual Thanksgiving meal needs donors before Friday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The annual Daddy Bruce Randolph Thanksgiving meal handout is set to happen on Saturday, but the organization still needs to raise a good chunk of change before then. “This year, we lost several of our major donors and we are having to purchase things that usually would be free," said Xiomara Yanique, with The Epworth Foundation. How many people are expected to travel through DIA this Thanksgiving? Yanique said they committed that 5,000 people will get a box of food that serves eight people total.“That is what we have committed to 5,000 people. They have submitted for a basket. It’ll cost us $400,000 right now. We have raised about $160,000, so you can see we are severely short," Yanique said.Big donors wanted for Thanksgiving traditionShe said they are looking for an angel investor. She said she is asking if anyone knows someone in the entertainment, sports or business industries who could donate a good amount.She said it also takes the community, so every small do...