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Cal fires Mark Fox after four years as men’s hoops head coach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:26 GMT

Cal fired Mark Fox as its head men’s basketball coach Thursday, making official a move that was not unexpected amid the program’s struggles.Fox was let go after the Bears went 3-29 this season, his fourth in charge of the program. Cal lost 69-52 to Washington State in the opening round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday.Overall, Fox’s record in Berkeley was 38-87.“This was a difficult decision and one that I do not take lightly,” Cal athletic director Jim Knowlton said in a statement. “After deliberately and holistically evaluating all aspects of our program, I felt a change was needed at this time. We will always be guided by the best interests of our student-athletes, as well as the values of our University.”Cal’s best year under Fox was his first, with the Golden Bears going from back-to-back eight-win seasons under former head coach Wyking Jones to finish with a 14-18 record in 2019-20.But the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly stunted any growth, as Cal’s...

Former Trump lawyer censured over 2020 election lies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:26 GMT

By Nicholas Riccardi | Associated PressDENVER — Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for Donald Trump ‘s reelection campaign and a prominent conservative media figure, has been censured by Colorado legal officials after admitting she made repeated false statements about the 2020 presidential election.Ellis acknowledged making 10 “misrepresentations” on television and Twitter during Trump’s fight to stay in power after losing the 2020 election to President Joe Biden, according to the censure from the office of attorney regulation counsel in Colorado, where Ellis is from. The statements include claiming on Jeanine Pirro’s Fox News show on Dec. 5, 2020 that “we have over 500,000 votes (in Arizona) that were cast illegally” and telling the conservative network Newsmax on Dec. 15 that Trump was “the true and proper victor.”On November 20, 2020, Ellis appeared on the Newsmax show of former Trump spokesman Sean Spicer and said: “with al...

Grateful Dead legend announces big Bay Area concert in May

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:26 GMT

Phil Lesh is heading back to Stanford.The legendary Grateful Dead bassist has announced a May 5 date at the university’s Frost Amphitheater with his Phil Lesh and Friends group.Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. March 10, axs.com.This Friends lineup features James Casey, Natalie Cressman, Jason Crosby, Jennifer Hartswick, Marcus King, Tony Leone and Grahame Lesh.The Frost holds special significance for many fans, given that the Grateful Dead performed there 14 times during its storied career. Also, the band got its start in the Palo Alto area.Last year, Phil Lesh and Friends — with a lineup that included Grahame Lesh, Scott Metzger, Joe Russo, John Scofield and Benmont Tench — drew a large crowd to watch them perform at Frost. The show included such Dead favorites as “Truckin’” and “Playing in the Band.”Read our review of that Phil Lesh and Friends concert here.Related ArticlesMusic | Phil Lesh and Friends kick off tour at Stanford Music | ...

Correction: Snow affects Lick Observatory operations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:26 GMT

A front-page story on Thursday, March 9, about snow impacting operations at Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton incorrectly reported that “Asteroid 2650 Elinor” was discovered by Lick Observatory resident astronomer Elinor Gates. The asteroid was named for Gates, but discovered in 1931 by M. Wolf.

Santa Clara County’s main hospital back in compliance following violations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:26 GMT

After state regulators found numerous violations last fall at Santa Clara County’s hospital system, the county is back in compliance — ensuring it’ll receive crucial Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.The county’s healthcare system, which is the second largest county-owned healthcare and hospital system in the state, is comprised of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital and a network of other clinics.Last fall, a state investigation at the county system’s main hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, found numerous care definicies.The county subsequently submitted a 55-page correction plan to state and federal regulators, which included the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS. On Feb. 24, 2023, the California Department of Public Health, which conducted the review on behalf of CMS, completed its revisit survey and deemed the hospital was once again in compliance.“We appr...

Bay Area storm updates: Atmospheric river poised to hit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:26 GMT

(KRON) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency as the first in a series of atmospheric rivers is set to roll into the Bay Area Thursday. The storm is expected to bring widespread rain, wind and wet weather conditions with a flood watch set to go into effect for the entire Bay Area. Rainfall is expected to arrive by Thursday afternoon and intensify throughout the weekend.Officials advise residents to prepare for the next storm by securing any property and stocking up on sandbags to prevent flooding. Bay Area storm: Here’s what to do if your house floods Stick with KRON4 for the latest updates on the storm.Bay Area storm updates:12:15 p.m. -- Heavenly to close due to atmospheric river stormsHeavenly Ski Resort will close Friday, March 10 due to the atmospheric river storm that's led to the declaration of a state of emergency in El Dorado County and the City of Tahoe.Skiers and snowboarders make their way down a run at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. on ...

California files lawsuit accusing Huntington Beach of violating affordable housing laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:26 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and state officials have filed a lawsuit accusing the city of Huntington Beach of violating state housing laws. Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the move at a virtual press conference Thursday, saying they were seeking a preliminary injunction against the city.Bonta said state laws exist “to give more families the ability to help themselves, while helping our state combat a very serious housing shortage.”“Instead, Huntington Beach has decided to slam the door in homeowners' faces,” he said.The lawsuit relates to the Orange County seaside suburb’s recent ban on applications to build housing under the state’s SB 9 and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) laws, which allow homeowners to build up to four units and backyard cottages on a single-family parcel. The attorney general maintained the city's effort is “illegal under the Housing Accountability Act" while Newsom described the Huntington Beach decision as “Exh...

Heavenly Ski Resort to close due to storms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:26 GMT

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KRON) -- Heavenly Ski Resort will be closed on Friday, March 10 due to the incoming series of atmospheric river storms, the resort announced in a tweet on Thursday."Heavenly will be closed tomorrow, March 10," read a statement attached to the tweet. "Another atmospheric river storm system will start this afternoon and last through the weekend, with impacts to be felt through next week." Bay Area storm updates: Newsom issues state of emergency The City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County have both declared a state of emergency due to the storms, according to Heavenly's statement. "We want to do our part and support our community during this emergency situation," it continued.Tahoe, like much of Northern California, is braced for the first in a series of atmospheric rivers that are poised to strike the region in the coming days. The National Weather Service has warned of the likelihood of heavy rain and the potential for flooding, downed trees and power lin...

Kolek rallies No. 6 Marquette past pesky St. John’s in OT

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:26 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Kolek scored all 19 of his points after halftime, including the tiebreaking free throws with 15.8 seconds left, and No. 6 Marquette rallied for a 72-70 victory over feisty St. John’s in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 16 points, several on highlight-reel dunks, and the top-seeded Golden Eagles (26-6) advanced to play 11th-ranked and fourth-seeded UConn or fifth-seeded Providence in the semifinals Friday night at Madison Square Garden.Marquette has won seven straight and 12 of 13, reaching the Big East semifinals for the fourth time overall and first since 2019.But this one was anything but easy.The Golden Eagles, who trailed by 14 late in the first half, had to turn their defensive intensity way up to avoid an upset. They escaped when Posh Alexander’s good look at a 3-pointer for St. John’s glanced off the front rim at the buzzer.Oso Ighodaro had 10 points and 11 rebounds for Marquette, making se...

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