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Car catches fire in eastbound Caldecott Tunnel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

ORINDA — An eastbound car caught fire Tuesday afternoon at the Caldecott Tunnel, causing backups in both directions.The fire at the left bore of the Caldecott Tunnel resulted in the bore being shut down. Though the fire occurred on eastbound Highway 24, motorists were backed up in both directions as westbound travelers slowed to get a look at the incident, authorities said.Caltrans issued a warning to motorists to expect delays in both directions until further notice.The fire’s cause remains under investigation.

The 10 most expensive homes that reported sold in San Jose the week of Dec. 18

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

A house that sold for $3.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in San Jose in the past week.In total, 16 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2 million, $1,060 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Dec. 18 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.7 million, single-family house in the 5000 block of Yucatan WayThe property in the 5000 block of Yucatan Way in San Jose has new owners. The price was $1,715,000. The house was built in 1967 and has a living area of 2,030 square feet. The price per square foot is $845. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Yucatan Way9. $1.8 million, single-family home in the 4400 block of Bald Eagle WayThe sale of the single-family house in the 4400 block of Bald Eagle Way, San Jose, has been finalized. The price was $1,760,000, and the new owne...

BART delay at Embarcadero due to body found on train

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There was a major BART delay at the Embarcadero Station in the East Bay direction on Tuesday due to a body being found on a train, BART confirmed to KRON4. Trains were running through the station while the situation was being resolved. The station has since reopened. The coroner's office was called to the scene to investigate. There is no indication of foul play, BART said. "The station just reopened so we’re recovering. A person who was deceased was found on a train, no indication of foul play," BART said. Calm before the storm: Officials urge storm prep as wet, unsettled weather returns In other commuter news, a car fire near the Caldecott Tunnel was snarling eastbound traffic. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

El nuevo puente de Vietnam es para besarse, no para cruzar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

(CNN) — Hay un nuevo lugar en Vietnam perfecto para tomarse selfis: lleva por nombre “Puente del Beso” y allí las parejas pueden compartir un momento romántico con la puesta de sol de fondo.El puente, que se presentó la semana pasada, es fruto de la colaboración entre el arquitecto italiano Marco Casamonti y el promotor turístico de lujo Sun Group. Está situado en la isla vietnamita de Phu Quoc, famosa por sus hermosas playas.Tiene una longitud de más de 800 metros y consta de dos mitades separadas.Kim Phuc, “la niña del napalm en Vietnam”, extiende mensaje de paz con la versión en español de su libro “La ruta del fuego”El diseño del puente se inspiró en el clásico fresco de Miguel Ángel “La Creación de Adán” que se encuentra en la Capilla Sixtina: al igual que los dedos índices en el cuadro, las dos mitades del puente no llegan a tocarse.Las secciones norte y sur están separadas por apenas 30 centímetros. Esto significa que los amantes de los besos ten...

La Marina de Estados Unidos intercepta múltiples drones y misiles sobre el mar Rojo lanzados desde Yemen durante un periodo de 10 horas, según el Comando Central

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

(CNN) — La Marina de Estados Unidos interceptó una serie de drones y misiles sobre el mar Rojo que se dispararon desde Yemen durante un periodo de 10 horas este martes, según el Comando Central de EE.UU.Los proyectiles disparados por los hutíes, un grupo que Irán respalda en Yemen, incluyó 12 drones de ataque unidireccional, tres misiles balísticos antibuque y dos misiles de crucero de ataque terrestre que se lanzaron sobre el sur del mar Rojo, dijo el Comando Central en un comunicado publicado en las redes sociales.¿Por qué el mar Rojo, asediado por los hutíes, es tan importante para el mundo?Los lanzamientos comenzaron aproximadamente a las 6:30 a.m., hora local, y se extendieron hasta la tarde. No se produjeron daños en los buques de la zona ni se registraron heridos, según el Comando Central.El USS Laboon, un destructor de la clase Arleigh Burke, y aviones de combate F/A-18 del Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, derribaron los drones y misiles, añadió.Análisis: Cómo los buqu...

Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the longest losing streak in a season at 27 games, falling 118-112 to the Nets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the longest losing streak in a season at 27 games, falling 118-112 to the Nets.Source

Longtime CBS anchor Tom Foty dies at 77

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio CBS's Peter King remembers longtime anchor Tom Foty. $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); if( typeof gtag === "function" ){ gtag('event', 'post_audio', { 'play': audio_filename, 'permalink': window.location.href }); } }); }); His was a voice familiar to WTOP listeners, often during the late night and overnight hours: longtime CBS News Radio Washington anchor and repor...

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Winners

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

Dec. 26, 2023 — Texas St. 45, Rice 21Dec. 27, 2022 — Memphis 38, Utah St. 10Dec. 28, 2021 — Air Force 31, Louisville 28Dec. 26, 2020 — No. 16 Louisiana 31, UTSA 24Dec. 30, 2019 — Western Kentucky 23, Western Michigan 20Dec. 26, 2018 — Boston College vs. Boise State, ccd., weatherDec. 26, 2017 — Utah 30, West Virginia 14Dec. 27, 2016 — Army 38, North Texas 31, OTDec. 26, 2015 — Washington 44, Southern Miss. 31Dec. 26, 2014 — Louisiana Tech 35, Illinois 18Jan. 1, 2014 — North Texas 36, UNLV 14Jan. 1, 2013 — Oklahoma State 58, Purdue 14Jan. 2, 2012 — Houston 30, Penn State 14Jan. 1, 2011 — Texas Tech 45, Northwestern 38Note: TicketCity Bowl (2011-12); Heart of Dallas Bowl (2013-17).Source

En video: una mujer confiesa el asesinato de un famoso rapero venezolano

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

CARACAS – El fiscal de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, aseguró el martes que tras dos meses de investigación, el Ministerio Público obtuvo la confesión de Natalia Améstica como autora del doble homicidio de su pareja, el productor Carlos Molnar, y del cantante de rap Tirone González, conocido como Canserbero, ocurrido en 2015.“Estoy haciendo este video para confesarme públicamente de mi responsabilidad con el doble homicidio”, inicia diciendo la mujer, en un video difundido por el fiscal Saab durante una rueda de prensa, en el que relata cómo, con la complicidad de su hermano Guillermo Améstica, se ejecutó el crimen y el posterior soborno a investigadores penales de Venezuela para encubrir los hechos.La fiscalía había descartado la versión del suicidio de Canserbero el 20 de enero de 2015, en la ciudad de Maracay, cuando su cuerpo cayó del décimo piso de un edificio a la edad de 27 años, tras supuestamente asesinar a Molnar, bajista de un grupo musical y su amigo. El caso se re...

Texans hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:42 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston lost for the second time in three games this past weekend and now the Texans must wait to see if star rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud can return Sunday to keep their dwindling playoff hopes alive.The Texans (8-7) suffered a 36-22 loss to Cleveland behind a subpar performance from Case Keenum in his second game filling in for Stroud, who sustained a concussion Dec. 10.Coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud is improving and returned to team meetings late last week, but the second overall pick hasn’t practiced since he was injured against the Jets and it’s unclear if he will return Sunday against Tennessee.The Texans have the same record as AFC South foes Jacksonville and Indianapolis but are in third place because of a 2-2 division record. They remain in contention not only for a playoff spot but also the AFC South title with a visit to the Colts coming after Sunday’s visit from the Titans.But Ryans said they can’t worry about playoff scenarios unless they take care of t...