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Los Angeles installing solar-powered EV charging stations

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

One of the biggest reasons people don’t buy electric cars is because they’re worried about where they’ll charge them. One company has a unique answer with a solar charger that fits into a standard parking spot.San Diego based Beam Global has a solution for putting more chargers in more places. It's called the EV ARC."Electric vehicle autonomous renewable charger. So, underline that word autonomous. This thing's not connected to anything at all. No grid connection, no power coming from the utility," said Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley.The self-contained, sustainable device looks like a giant patio umbrella. It has a solar panel on top of a battery bank, and it all moves to track the sun. That way the device can capture 25 percent more electricity than if it was a fixed array.Sunlight is converted into energy that can charge multiple cars at once. Not only can it charge your car, but there's also an AC outlet and USB outlets to plug in your electronics, too. (If you're wondering, th...

Health care workers union holding strike authorization vote amid ‘growing patient care crisis’ 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

A potential strike by health care workers nationwide could soon be affecting a medical center near you. Kaiser Permanente workers across America are gearing up for a strike authorization vote, which is set to take place on Saturday. The labor negotiations affect 85,000 Kaiser health care workers represented by the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions. The major concerns employees are voicing include what they claim are a series of unfair practices related to securing a new contract and a lack of action on what they call “unsafe” staffing levels lingering since the COVID-19 pandemic.  How California firefighters are using AI to help spot wildfires “This is a crisis that demands our attention and our action,” said respiratory therapist Liz Grigsby at a press conference on Thursday. “We must hold Kaiser accountable until they make a change and provide us with the staffing we need and deserve so we can provide the best care and support for our patients’ needs.” The loo...

NFL rookie agrees to plead guilty to driving his Lamborghini 140 mph, pay fine

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

Vikings rookie receiver Jordan Addison, clocked at 140 mph in his sports car on Interstate 94 in St. Paul, has agreed to plead guilty to speeding. A charge of reckless driving will be dismissed, according to a court document filed Wednesday.Addison was originally cited for two misdemeanors. As part of a sentencing agreement, the speeding charge will be amended to a petty misdemeanor.A Minnesota State Patrol trooper pulled Addison over in a 2021 Lamborghini Urus on July 20 about 3:15 a.m. on eastbound I-94 near Dale Street. The speed limit there is 55 mph.“Driver stated his dog was having an emergency at his residence, and that was the reason for his speed,” the citation stated. Addison issued a public apology the day after he was pulled over.Addison is to pay a $300 fine, in additional to surcharges of $386, for a total of $686.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Who was alleged California biker bar gunman and ex-cop John Patrick Snowling? Crime and Public Safe...

List: Maui releases names of 388 missing after wildfire

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

The County of Maui on Thursday released a list of the names of 388 people who have been reported unaccounted for following the Lahaina wildfire.The list was compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Officials acknowledged concerns that by releasing a list of the missing, they would also be identifying some people who have died, in some cases before family members have been notified.“We’re releasing this list of names today because we know that it will help with the investigation,” Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said in an official statement. “We also know that once those names come out, it can and will cause pain for folks whose loved ones are listed. This is not an easy thing to do, but we want to make sure that we are doing everything we can to make this investigation as complete and thorough as possible.”Anyone who can confirm that a person on the list is safe — or who has information that could help locate a person — is asked to contact the FBI at (808)...

Smith River Complex wildfire now burning at over 52,000 acres, still at 0% containment

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

The Smith River Complex continues to burn, with widespread power outages in Del Norte County set to be addressed by Friday or Saturday of this week, according to officials. Thousands of firefighters are on site building dozer lines and prepping structures.The Smith River Complex is now burning at an estimated 52,563 acres in Del Norte County with 0% containment.A red flag warning for a large swath of Northern California has been issued by the National Weather Service out of Eureka, expecting more lightning into the early hours of Friday amid dry conditions, potentially sparking more fires across a region where dozens are already burning.“Forecasts are pointing to a dynamic weather day as fast-moving thunderstorms are predicted to be around the fire area in the afternoon and possibly overnight,” a Thursday release from the U.S. Forest Service notes. The greatest danger is gusts of winds coming from these storms.At a community meeting, state Sen. Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) urged Cali...

DOJ sues SpaceX, alleging it discriminated against refugees, asylum seekers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Department of Justice sued SpaceX Thursday, alleging Elon Musk’s Hawthorne-based space company discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices.The lawsuit alleges that between 2018 and 2022, Hawthorne-based SpaceX “wrongly claimed” that export control laws limited its hiring to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.The DOJ said it has been investigating SpaceX since June 2020, when the department’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section received a complaint of employment discrimination from a non-U.S. citizen.SpaceX did not immediately respond to a request for comment.“Our investigation found that SpaceX failed to fairly consider or hire asylees and refugees because of their citizenship status and imposed what amounted to a ban on their hire regardless of their qualification, in violation of federal law,” Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, said in a statement.Clarke added that SpaceX “...

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani faces questions about future in wake of elbow injury

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

The baseball world was rocked when the Angels announced on Wednesday night that two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani suffered a serious elbow injury that has put his entire pitching career in jeopardy.Ohtani has a torn ulnar collateral ligament, the same injury that led him to have Tommy John surgery in 2018.Ohtani’s plan is to continue to DH, including this weekend in New York, while he and the Angels seek further opinions to determine his course of treatment, the Angels said.Ohtani continued to hit for almost a month after learning he needed Tommy John surgery in September 2018, and as a result he did not return to the lineup as a hitter until May 2019.Given that, it’s fair to wonder if Ohtani would choose to have surgery sooner if that’s the route he chooses this time.That is just one of many questions raised by the news of his injury.Were the Angels negligent by having Ohtani pitch?After General Manager Perry Minasian announced the diagnosis on Wednesday, he was asked several differe...

Stanford football: Former Syracuse QB’s transfer to The Farm could be important step for Cardinal

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

STANFORD – The transfer portal has been mostly one-way traffic for Stanford football, with 17 key players leaving just this past offseason.But unlike past years, there is a contingent of incoming players this year, including offensive linemen from Penn and Harvard, linebacker Gaethan Bernadel from Florida International, and quarterback Justin Lamson from Syracuse.Lamson’s arrival in particular may signal a significant step for the Cardinal.Unlike some schools, football transfers at Stanford are required to meet the same academic standards as any other student.Being unable to retool at a crucial position such as quarterback through the portal can be a competitive disadvantage for Stanford. Every other team in the Pac-12 might start the season with a transfer QB as its starter. That includes all five Pac-12 teams in the AP Top 25 – defending Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams (USC), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington), Bo Nix (Oregon), DJ Uiagalelei (Oregon State) and Cameron Rising (Uta...

Police cruiser crashes into Wells Fargo Bank in Orinda

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

ORINDA, Calif. (KRON) -- A police cruiser crashed through a Wells Fargo building early Friday morning in Orinda.The crash occurred just after midnight at Moraga Way and Camino Pablo near the Orinda Theatre Square shopping center. Video above, taken by KRON4 Sports Reporter Kate Rooney, shows several first responders at the scene. The police cruiser was towed away around 1 a.m. and is back at the police station. Repair crews arrived at the scene early Friday morning to try to fix the extensive damage.Wells Fargo was closed at the time of the crash and is expected to reopen at 9 a.m.The cause of the crash is currently unknown but unconfirmed reports say a police chase may have been the reason for the crash. No injuries were reported.This is developing news. Stick with us for updates.

Broadmoor police seeing increase in car burglaries

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:35:42 GMT

BROADMOOR, Calif. (KRON) -- Police in Broadmoor, located near Daly City, are speaking out about the recent increase in car burglaries over the last week.This comes as car break-ins have recently occurred all over the Bay Area including cities like Oakland and San Francisco. Car crashes into Wells Fargo Bank in Orinda They urge the public to be smart and stay safe when leaving their car.The Broadmoor Police Department issued the following tips on how to stay safe from theft:Lock all doors and windowsInstall or remember to activate your car alarmDo not leave valuable inside your carReport suspicious activity around your car or neighborhood