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Motorcycle rider killed in Aurora crash Friday night

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 GMT

A 27-year-old man riding a motorcycle in Aurora Friday night died after a crash.Alcohol is being investigated as a possible contributing factor in the crash near Joplin Street and East Seventh Avenue.NEWS RELEASE: Aurora Man Dies Friday Night in Single Motorcycle Crash #APDNewshttps://t.co/ASgQ9Cv3pe pic.twitter.com/vLTOnQPCkV— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) October 21, 2023The man was riding west on a 2020 black Harley Davidson when he struck a parked trailer about 10 p.m. Friday, the Aurora Police Department said in a Saturday news release.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist killed in late night Denver crash, police investigating The man was seriously injured and was “flung from the motorcycle,” police said, and he died later at a hospital. 

3-year-old boy missing from Fountain

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 GMT

The city of Fountain is asking for help in locating Jackson Gibbons.Please contact El Paso County Communications Center at 719-390-5555 if you have seen Jackson or know where he is located. pic.twitter.com/SZBguTZGDD— City of Fountain, CO (@cityoffountain) October 21, 2023Jackson is four feet tall and weighs 35 pounds.He was last seen wearing a gray shirt with a race car on it.Anyone who may have seen Jackson is asked to contact the El Paso County Communications Center at 719-390-5555.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Missing Indigenous teen girl found safe Crime and Public Safety | Colorado Springs teen missing since Oct. 4 found safe Crime and Public Safety | Jefferson County deputies find missing boy Crime and Public Safety | AI project imagines adult faces of children who disappeared during Argentina’s military dictatorship Crime and Public Safety | Two missing Indigenous children in Colorad...

San Fernando Councilwomen, environmental justice advocate Cindy Montañez dies

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:37 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...