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Police standoff with armed suspect near SF high school resolved

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A road near a high school was blocked off due to a police standoff Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Police Department said. Around 12:22 p.m., SFFD responded to a suspect who had a gun inside their vehicle near Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (SHCP) high school. Nick Bosa signs $170M contract extension with 49ers, ends holdout: reports As of 3:45 p.m., the standoff has been resolved. The suspect was removed from their car, and streets in the area have been reopened. No other details were released at this time. Earlier in the afternoon, police negotiated with the suspect near Eddy Street and Franklin Street. Officers were trying to get the suspect to surrender. SHCP students and faculty were been told by SFPD they do not need to shelter in place, according to Dean of Students Mario Sazo. Classes and pickups proceeded as normal. The public was asked to avoid the area. Eddy and Franklin are one block away from SHCP.This story will be updated.

79 years after WWII, Navy sailor to be laid to rest in Monterey County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

Seventy-nine years after Wilbur A. Mitts was killed during World War II combat operations in the western Pacific Ocean, the Navy sailor will finally be laid to rest in his hometown. The 24-year-old Monterey County man's remains will be buried at Mission Memorial Park in Seaside on September 11 for a public funeral service. Sailors from Navy Reserve Center San Jose will provide full military honors for Petty Officer Mitts.Mitts, U.S. Navy Aviation Radioman First Class, was killed on September 10, 1944 while his crew was flying over enemy military targets on the Palau Islands, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). He was assigned to Navy Torpedo Squadron 20, USS Enterprise. He was a crewman on a TBM-1 Avenger aircraft when it was struck by enemy anti-aircraft fire, and crashed into the ocean.Wilbur A. Mitts (Image courtesy DPAA)"TBM-1 Avenger with a crew of three took off from the USS Enterprise for a strike mission against Japanese forces in the Palau Islands.&nb...

NFL benches Danville native Haener for 6 games for PEDs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Saints quarterback Jake Haener's rookie season in the NFL is not beginning in the manner he wished. Haener was suspended 6 games by the National Football League for what the league says is a violation of their policy on performance-enhancing substances. The rookie quarterback was a 4th round pick of the Saints out of Fresno State. He attended Monte Vista High School in Danville. Haener, 24, released a statement via his X, formerly known as Twitter, account on Wednesday afternoon. Read the full statement below:I recently learned that I tested positive for a substance banned by the NFL earlier this summer. I still do not know how the substance got into my body, as none of my supplements or prescribed medications contain the banned ingredient. I would never knowlingly cheat the game that I love, however I must take full responsibility for the failed test. I apolgize to the Saints organization, my friends and my family for any distraction this suspension may cause....

Livermore company accused of selling flavored vapes to children

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

LIVERMORE, Calif. (KRON) -- A flavored tobacco company, Apollo Future Technology, is now facing charges from the state alleging a massive illegal flavored tobacco and synthetic cannabis operation. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office says the company sold its Apollo e-cigarettes to young children.Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price held a press conference on Wednesday at the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce to discuss the charges filed.  Missing Netflix engineer found dead near Golden Gate Bridge “They used a warehouse as their base of operation to sell flavored e-cigs predominantly to individuals under the age of 21,” said Price. The company is now facing a case against the State of California, alleging Apollo sold its e-cigarettes through its website without verifying the purchasers’ age and illegally shipped its flavored tobacco products through the mail without complying with state requirements.The state also alleges the company manufactured an...

Authorities search for missing man last seen near SFO

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

(KRON) -- A man has been reported missing Wednesday by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Chiuchy Albert, 48, was last seen Monday around 6 p.m. at San Francisco International Airport.Albert was last seen leaving SFO airport on foot, authorities said. He is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Police in standoff with armed suspect near SF high school He does not have money, credit cards or a cell phone. Albert does not speak English.Authorities said anyone with information about his location is asked to call 650-876-2424 or email Detective Jeffrey Morgan at [email protected].

Marko Mitrović hired as U.S. Olympic men’s soccer coach

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Marko Mitrović was hired Wednesday to coach the U.S. under-23 men’s soccer team at next year’s Paris Games, the first Olympics for the Americans since 2008.The 45-year-old Mitrović was an assistant for the Chicago Fire from 2016-19 and Reading from 2020-22, then became head coach of the U.S. under-19 team in April 2022. He served as an assistant to national team interim head coaches Anthony Hudson and B.J. Callaghan from this April until July.After the U.S. under-23 team failed to qualify for the last three Olympics, the regional governing body of North and Central American and the Caribbean said the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in June and July of 2022 would serve as qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. The U.S. won the tournament and qualified for both the Olympics and the Under-20 World Cup, where the Americans lost 2-0 to Uruguay in the quarterfinals.Olympic men’s soccer is limited to players under 23, with each nation allowed three wild-card play...

Dina Boluarte cambia a seis ministros en Perú

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

(CNN Español) — La presidenta de Perú, Dina Boluarte, juramentó este miércoles en el Palacio de Gobierno a los nuevos titulares de seis carteras ministeriales.Cuatro son nuevos integrantes del gabinete liderado por Alberto Otárola, y dos cambiaron de sector.Los nombramientos se realizan luego de que la ahora exministra de Educación, Magnet Márquez, se mostrara en contra de una ley aprobada en el Congreso que busca reponer en el cargo a maestros cesantes.El Ministerio de Defensa de Perú reporta que “terroristas” mataron a 4 militaresLos nuevos titulares son: Eduardo Arana en el Ministerio de Justicia y Derechos Humanos, Miriam Ponce en Educación, Jennifer Contreras en Desarrollo Agrario y Riego, Daniel Maurate en Trabajo, Ana María Choquehuanca en Producción y Raúl Pérez-Reyes en la cartera de Transportes y Comunicaciones.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

MATCHDAY: Mbappé and France host Ireland in European Championship qualifying

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European Championship qualifying on Thursday:GROUP BTwo-time champion France will look to maintain its perfect start in Group B when it hosts Ireland at Parc des Princes. That’s the home stadium of World Cup star Kylian Mbappé, who will look to add to his 40 international goals and could likely be paired in attack with veteran Olivier Giroud. France has not conceded a goal. Ireland is struggling with only one win from its first three matches. Netherlands faces Greece in Eindhoven, where a win would move the Dutch level with the Greeks on six points.GROUP EPoland is already in trouble after losing two of its opening three games, including a loss to low-ranked Moldova last time out. Another slip-up at home to the Faeroe Islands would be costly. Poland has not missed out on qualifying for a European Championship since 2004. The Czech Republic and Albania occupy the group’s two qualifying spots ahead of their game in Prague.GROUP GThe two unbeat...

Suncor fined, to buy EV lawn equipment to settle Clean Air Act violations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Suncor will pay fines and buy electric lawn equipment for the public for producing noncompliant fuel, including 32 million gallons with too much cancer-causing benzene, according to federal regulators.The Environmental Protection Agency said some of the fuel produced at Suncor's refineries in Commerce City was noncompliant and resulted in hazardous air pollution."This settlement demonstrates that EPA will hold refineries accountable when the fuel they produce fails to meet legal requirements," said David M. Uhlmann, assistant administrator of the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, in a statement. "This settlement and the supplemental environmental project that Suncor agreed to include will provide better air quality for residents affected by Suncor’s misconduct." Tiny home builder who owes $6M spent lavishly before bankruptcy: report The incidents are alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, but as part of the settlement, Suncor agreed to the fac...

Demonic apparition is back for more chills and frights in ‘The Nun II’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:54:11 GMT

Is it really fall if there isn’t a scary movie playing at the movie theaters? Luckily for horror fans, “The Conjuring” series has something spooky up their sleeve … or habit, in this case. The demonic sister from “The Nun” is back for Round 2, so you might want to keep the lights on.This is no “Sister Act.” This is “The Nun II.”Michael Chaves: “The exorcism of Maurice in ‘Conjuring 2,’ we realize that, that that possession was actually the demon Valak, and she manifests as a nun in that film. We learn more about her in ‘The Nun’ spinoff, and this is a continuation of it.”Taissa Farmiga (as Sister Irene): “This thing, it’s come back for me.”Peter Hudson (as Father Ridley): “This demon was once an angel.”Taissa Farmiga returns as Sister Irene, and if the name Farmiga sounds familiar, it’s because her big sis Vera is also a veteran of “The Conjuring”...