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1 person taken to hospital being hit by tree branch in Santa Cruz County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- One person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a large tree branch in Santa Cruz County on Wednesday, Cal Fire CZU announced on Twitter. Over 200 evacuated after Santa Rosa building catches fire Officials did not specify where the incident happened but said it happened in the Empire Grade area, which is approximately 10 miles north of UC Santa Cruz's campus.The victim was taken to the hospital via a helicopter. Video (above) shows a visual of the tree branch that hit an unidentified victim.The person's condition is unknown at this time. Cal Fire CZU sent out the tweet about the incident at 1:37 p.m.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%; }No other information was immediately available.

Santa Rosa man arrested after shooting victim in altercation: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) – A man was arrested after allegedly discharging a firearm that injured one person on Tuesday, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.At 11:54 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2500 block of Pomo Trail after a person reported their friend was shot and fled the area for safety. The victim was located by police with minor injuries, SRPD said. Thirteen inmates overdose on fentanyl in Milpitas jail in one week Detectives from the department took over the investigation and determined the shooting was a result of an altercation between the suspect and victim inside a residence. The altercation resulted in the victim being shot at approximately five times based off the number of bullets that impacted the victim and a nearby vehicle, police said.The suspect was identified as Armando Castellanos-Flores, 55, from Santa Rosa. He was arrested on Wednesday at his residence in the 2500 block of Pomo Trail where a search warrant was also issued.KRON O...

Credit Suisse to borrow $54 billion from Swiss central bank

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss bank Credit Suisse said Thursday it will move to shore up its finances, borrowing up to $54 billion from the central bank after its shares plunged, dragging down other major European lenders in the wake of bank failures in the United States.Credit Suisse said would exercise an option to borrow up to 50 billion francs ($53.7 billion) from the central bank.“This additional liquidity would support Credit Suisse’s core businesses and clients as Credit Suisse takes the necessary steps to create a simpler and more focused bank built around client needs,” the bank said.Fanning new fears about the health of financial institutions following the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the U.S., at one point, Credit Suisse shares lost more than a quarter of their value on Wednesday. The share price hit a record low after the bank’s biggest shareholder — the Saudi National Bank — told news outlets that it would not put more money into the Swiss len...

Mets’ Díaz latest on list of freak celebration injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

Edwin Díaz was jumping for joy with his Puerto Rico teammates.Then Díaz crumbled to the turf, and the party came to a sudden stop.Díaz, an All-Star closer for the New York Mets, injured his right knee celebrating a 5-2 victory over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday night — a jarring scene that dashed the spirits of a club riding high from a berth into the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.The right-hander was jumping in the infield with teammates when he collapsed, and he was taken off the field in a wheelchair. Díaz’s brother, Reds pitcher Alexis Díaz, was also crying as Edwin was put in a chair and wheeled away. Mets teammate and Puerto Rico shortstop Francisco Lindor stood nearby with his hands on his head.Díaz signed a $102 million, five-year deal to stay with the Mets in November, one of several moves Mets owner Steve Cohen hopes bring a championship to Queens.Now, his season could be in jeopardy.Díaz isn’t the first player injured while celebrating. Here are some ot...

National Audubon Society will keep its name despite namesake’s history, DC chapter official calls decision ‘shortsighted’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

The National Audubon Society has decided to keep its name after more than a year of taking a hard look at the legacy of its namesake John James Audubon, the 19th century illustrator and naturalist who — according to the organization’s own assessment — has a “complicated” history.The decision by one of the nation’s leading bird conservation organization’s board of directors came after more than a year of examining the issues surrounding Audubon’s history of owning slaves. On the National Audubon Society’s website, Audubon is described as a “genius” and a “pioneer” as well as “a complex and troubling character who did despicable things even by the standards of his day.”In a letter from Elizabeth Gray, CEO of the National Audubon Society, writing of Audubon, “There can be no doubt of the impact of his life’s work and passion for birds. And yet — he was also an enslaver whose racist views and treat...

Wilson helps Capitals rally late in 5-4 SO win over Sabres

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson tied it with 68 seconds left in regulation, Evgeny Kuznetsov and T.J. Oshie scored in the shootout and the Washington Capitals kept their faint playoff hopes alive by coming back to beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 Wednesday night.Wilson’s goal was the first tying or go-ahead goal in the final two minutes this season by the Capitals, who moved two points back of the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Oshie and Kuznetsov also scored in regulation, and Alex Ovechkin cut the Capitals’ deficit to one goal midway through the third period before Wilson tied it on a 6-on-4 goal with goaltender Charlie Lindgren pulled for an extra skater.Lindgren stopped Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson in the shootout after making 23 saves in regulation and overtime.Ilya Lyubushkin, JJ Peterka, Tyson Jost and Zemgus Girgensons scored in regulation for Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen made 35 saves for the Sabres, who have lost seven of nine.ISLANDERS 6, DUCKS 3A...

Palmieri, Nelson lead Islanders’ 6-3 rout of Anaheim Ducks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Palmieri had a career-high four points with a goal and three assists, Brock Nelson scored two goals and linemate Pierre Engvall also scored in the New York Islanders’ 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.Nelson scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and added another in the third to secure his second straight 30-goal season for the Islanders, who snapped a two-game skid. Engvall matched his career high with his 15th goal by scoring in his third consecutive game for the Isles, who acquired the Swedish winger from Toronto two weeks ago.The 32-year-old Palmieri scored four points for the first time in his 724-game NHL career, which began with five seasons in Anaheim. The Ducks chose Palmieri in the first round back in 2009.Hudson Fasching and Zach Parise also scored and Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves in a bounce-back performance for New York, which had been outscored 10-3 in its first back-to-back regulation losses since January. ...

Property tax increase proposed as part of Montgomery Co. budget

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is proposing a $6.8 billion budget that fully funds the public schools’ request for an increase of $296 million. That would put the operating budget for Montgomery County Public Schools at $3.2 billion.In order to do that, Montgomery County residents could have to dig deeper in their pockets. Elrich proposes an increase of .1% in the county property tax rate.Graphic of Montgomery County’s proposed budget. (Courtesy Montgomery County Office of Management and Budget) At a news conference announcing his proposed operating budget, Elrich said, “There is a correlation between not spending money on education and results. If we want the best in this county, then we have to be willing to pay what it takes to get the best.”Elrich said the recent results on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program tests underscore the need to funnel more financial support to schools. He cited the data that showed only 31% of students te...

De’Aaron Fox hits 3 at buzzer, Kings beat Bulls 117-114

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — De’Aaron Fox hit a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to give the Sacramento Kings a 117-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.Fox scored 32 points on 12-for-17 shooting, hitting four 3-pointers. The sixth-year guard is on a roll, scoring 2O or more points in 14 of his last 16 games and averaging over 30 in that span.And his confidence, especially when game is on the line?“I think it’s through the roof,” Fox said “I have a whole group of guys and coaching staff who believe in me. They have confidence in me taking the last shot, so the least I can do is go out there and have confidence in myself.”Fox cooly hit his 25-foot winner before the Bulls could double-team him. The buzzer-beater improved the Kings to 41-27 and moved them a step closer to their first winning record and playoff berth since 2005-06.Domantas Sabonis had his second straight triple-double and 11th of the season — finishing with 14 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists — and Sacra...

Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Loss to Sacramento Kings on last-second 3-pointer halts momentum from 2-game win streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

It was a familiar sight for the Chicago Bulls.When the Sacramento Kings took a six-point lead in the final minute, fans throughout the United Center began a defeated shuffle toward the doors in anticipation of the inevitable.It didn’t matter that the Bulls fought back. And it didn’t matter that DeMar DeRozan sank a 3-pointer and drew a foul with 11.6 seconds remaining, tying the score with the four-point play. The Bulls had been trading blows with the Kings throughout the fourth quarter — bruising layups through contact from Zach LaVine, 16 points from DeRozan in the quarter.But when De’Aaron Fox pulled up from 3-point range to fire off the game-winning shot with 0.7 seconds remaining, it was clear this story would end the same as so many others — a last-gasp, 117-114 loss as the Bulls slipped to 31-37 and saw their two-game winning streak end.The loss cemented well-established narratives of this NBA season. The Kings are one of the best teams in the le...