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Tornadoes tear through Mississippi overnight; at least 1 dead, more than 20 hurt

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

By Michael Goldberg | Associated Press/Report for AmericaJACKSON, MISS. — Multiple tornadoes swept through Mississippi overnight, killing one and injuring nearly two dozen, officials said Monday.State emergency workers were still working with counties to assess the damage from storms in which high temperatures and hail in some areas accompanied tornadoes. The death and injuries were reported by officials in eastern Mississippi’s Jasper County.The small, rural town of Louin bore the brunt of the damage. Drone footage and photos showed wide expanses of debris-covered terrain, decimated homes and mangled trees. At least one person was lifted from the wreckage in a stretcher.Most of the people injured in Jasper County, including the person who died, were transported to the South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel between 2 and 3 a.m., said Becky Collins, a spokeswoman for the facility. About 20 people had bruises and cuts. Most were in stable condition Monday morning.Eric C...

Hendrix tribute band kicks off Milpitas’ Summer Concert Series

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

Ralph Woodson’s Purple Haze is not your typical tribute band. Woodson has studied his idol Jimi Hendrix to the point of being able to play the guitar behind his back and with his teeth. Woodson is a Hendrix authority, and that knowledge was on display June 16 at the kickoff of Milpitas’ Summer Concert Series at Sunnyhills Albert Augustine Jr. Memorial Park.The band’s set brought back memories for those in the crowd who grew up with Hendrix’s music. “I had a band in high school, and I played these songs,” said Henry Nichols, who graduated from Samuel Ayer High School in Milpitas in 1968.The free summer concert series rolls on through early August. Performances are 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., unless otherwise noted:Sacred Fire Band: July 4, rock & roll. Requires admission to the Fourth of July event.Jordan T: July 21, island reggae. Pinewood Park, Starlite Drive and Lonetree Court.Billy Martini Show: Aug. 4, 1970s-80s classic hits.Other P...

Single family residence sells in San Jose for $1.6 million

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

1274 Rodney Drive – Google Street ViewA 1,528-square-foot house built in 1959 has changed hands. The property located in the 1200 block of Rodney Drive in San Jose was sold on May 30, 2023, for $1,630,000, or $1,067 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. The backyard also has a pool. The unit sits on an 8,050-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:In February 2023, a 1,460-square-foot home on Bryan Avenue in San Jose sold for $1,635,000, a price per square foot of $1,120. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Carrie Lee Way, San Jose, in July 2022, a 1,637-square-foot home was sold for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $1,008. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,360-square-foot home on the 1300 block of Kimberly Drive in San Jose sold in October 2022, for $1,775,000, a price per square foot of $1,305. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Submarine that takes tourists to see Titanic wreckage reported missing; Coast Guard leads search

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

(CNN) — The US Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation Monday for a submarine that went missing during an expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic, CNN partner CTV News reported.The group conducting the trip, Oceangate Expeditions, said it is “exploring and mobilizing all options to bring the crew back safely.”“Our entire focus is on the crewmembers in the submersible and their families. We are deeply thankful for the extensive assistance we have received from several government agencies and deep sea companies in our efforts to reestablish contact with the submersible,” the group said. “We are working toward the safe return of the crewmembers.”The submersible holds up to five people, the company says on its website. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were on board.CNN has reached out to the Boston-based Coast Guard and authorities in Newfoundland, Canada.The Titanic infamously hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in April 1912...

This Bay Area region has its own ‘Caffeine Trail’

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

Call it the anti-wine trail: In Contra Costa County, there’s a network of coffee and tea shops meant to get you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed called the Tri-Valley Caffeine Trail.At least so says Visit Tri-Valley, a Pleasanton-based organization that’s marketing this trail as a destination for buzz-seekers. “Rise and grind, caffeine-lovers!” they say on their website. “The Tri-Valley Caffeine Trail is a unique collection of cafés, coffee houses and tea rooms in the Tri-Valley, each with their own special set of peps and perks. Sip on craft coffee creations, sweet boba tea and steamy artisanal teas as you explore the most creative caffeine connoisseurs of the Tri-Valley.”The trail includes 17 businesses in an area from Danville to Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. Remarkably, there’s only one Starbucks on there, and it’s a fancy Starbucks Reserve. The focus is on neighborhood shops and cafes and even full-on kitchens like Sideboard. Ther...

2 in custody after Pier 39 shooting that left 6 injured

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Six people were injured Sunday evening after a shooting near Pier 39, the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) confirmed to KRON4. Police have since detained two people in connection to the shooting. Dolores Heights business faces 2 break-ins in 2 days The shooting was first reported around 6:48 p.m. near Beach and Stockton streets, not far from Pier 39. SFPD says two vehicles were chasing each other down The Embarcadero. The rolling gun battle between two shooters ultimately ended near Howard Street. When SFPD officers arrived at the scene they found two victims with gunshot wounds. The victims were taken to a nearby hospital, and one victim suffered life-threatening injuries. The second victim suffered non-life threatening injuries. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: abs...

5 teens arrested for armed robbery following pursuit in Burlingame

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

(KRON) -- Five armed robbery suspects were arrested in Burlingame Sunday night following an hour-long pursuit, the San Bruno Police Department said. The San Bruno PD Emergency Dispatch responded to an armed robbery report around 10:45 p.m. on the 600 block of Huntington Avenue in San Bruno.According to police, a suspect approached the victim and demanded their wallet after threatening to shoot them. The suspects then fled in a gray Acura four-door sedan. The vehicle was located by a San Bruno PD officer shortly after the call. 6 people injured in gun battle near Pier 39: SFPD The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the suspects fled and a vehicle pursuit ensued. Police pursued the Acura for 50 miles before the pursuit ended in the 300 block of Lang Road in Burlingame, after the suspects drove into a dead end, police said.A passenger attempted to flee but was detained following a brief foot pursuit. The five suspects who were arrested by San Bruno PD with assistance from the...

Could the Trump indictment throw a wrench in FBI headquarters move?

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

FILE - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters is seen in Washington, Feb. 3, 2012. On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and members of the state's congressional delegation renewed their pitch to build a new FBI headquarters in Maryland, criticizing the selection process for a new location as lacking transparency and noting it would cost taxpayers at least $1 billion more to build in Virginia and take longer. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)(AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta) FILE - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters is seen in Washington, Feb. 3, 2012. On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and members of the state's congressional delegation renewed their pitch to build a new FBI headquarters in Maryland, ...

Breaking down the Blueprint: Major changes ahead as Maryland plans dramatic expansion of early childhood education

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

Who shall we choose?(Getty Images/iStockphoto/PeopleImages) Who shall we choose?(Getty Images/iStockphoto/PeopleImages) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Rene Averitt-Sanzone, executive director with The Parents’ Place of Maryland, is one of many early childhood advocates who support Maryland’s plans to dramatically expand prekindergarten programs during a 10-year education reform effort.The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future sets early childhood opportunities as its first pillar, or priority. That includes universal access to prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-old children.As prekindergarten opportuni...

Bebe Rexha abandona un concierto después de que le lanzan un teléfono

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:44:46 GMT

(CNN) — Bebe Rexha fue sacada del escenario este domingo en su concierto en la ciudad de Nueva York después de que alguien lanzara un teléfono móvil que la golpeó en la cabeza.Rexa se agarró la cara y cayó de rodillas, según el video del incidente compartido por los asistentes al concierto en las redes sociales, mientras el personal del Rooftop at Pier 17 salía corriendo a ayudarla.Rexha ha estado en su gira “Best F’n Night of My Life”.Un asistente al concierto escribió en Twitter sobre el incidente: “Esta es Bebe Rexha siendo sacada a toda prisa de la sala de conciertos aquí en Nueva York después de que alguien le tirara un p… teléfono y le golpeara la cara cuando estaba saliendo del escenario. Todos nos lo estábamos pasando muy bien y Bebe también, nos lo estábamos pasando genial, ¿quién haría algo así? Esperamos que estés bien”.Otro dijo: “Absolutamente gran espectáculo arruinado por un fan lanzando su teléfono a @BebeRexha esperemos que ...