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When driving in the express lane might not make sense: Roadshow

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

Q: I drive in express lanes with my wife where having two or more people is required. I don’t like to drive over the 65 mph speed limit, but find that many drivers treat that lane as the fast lane. I find myself easily going 75 or more sometimes. Am I within my rights to drive 65 or maybe 70?David M.A: You can drive 65 or 70 in the express lane when others are trying to drive faster, but you’re going to be more comfortable in a lane where you can drive safely without being pressured by people speeding up behind you.Q: On Via Del Oro between Great Oaks and Bernal Road in south San Jose, there are two entrances into a shopping center. There are solid yellow lines on the outside and dotted yellow lines on the inside, which means we can’t pass over them.Do you have any idea why they would not have put a break in them so that cars could actually enter and exit the driveways? The only legal way to enter is a break leading into the side parking lot of a men’s gym, and we have t...

Pedestrian struck by car in San Jose, hospitalized

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

(KRON) -- A pedestrian was struck by a car early Wednesday morning, according to the San Jose Police Department.At 4:35 a.m., a collision occurred between a car and a pedestrian in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. Both directions of Lincoln Ave. are closed between Auzerais and Parkmoor Avenues. San Jose police are advising drivers to expect traffic delays in the area and to use alternate routes.

City of Vallejo approves emergency declaration

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

(KRON) -- The City of Vallejo approved an emergency declaration Tuesday night due to staffing shortages in their police department. Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked In recent months, staffing at the Vallejo Police Department has been steadily declining which has raised concern regarding public safety. Under the approved declaration, the city manager will have the authority to name city employees as temporary officers if needed.

Extreme heat impacting gas prices

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Gas prices are going up again and experts say extreme heat around the world is partially to blame. The national average of a gallon of gas is $3.68, which is up by 10 cents from last week and up by four cents on Tuesday, according to AAA. Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked Heat is playing a major factor along with slower production overseas from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Russia, leaving oil prices in the United States to jump by two-percent over the last week. A barrel of oil now costs $80. Here is how much you can expect to pay for gas around the Bay Area, according to AAA:

Court rejects San Francisco's towing policy

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

(KRON) -- The City of San Francisco must now offer a warrant to tow cars that are legally parked with five or more parking tickets. Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked A court found the city in violation of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by requiring warrants. The nonprofit, Coalition on Homelessness, filed an appeal against the city over its towing practices. They claim the city targeted low-income communities. KRON On is streaming news live 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: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }A spokesperson for the city attorney's office said they are disappointed with the decision arguing that towing helps keep San Francisco's streets safer.

El desplome de una grúa en Nueva York deja al menos cinco heridos, según una fuente

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

(CNN) — Al menos cinco personas sufrieron heridas que no ponen en peligro sus vidas como consecuencia del derrumbe de una grúa este miércoles por la mañana en Manhattan, según una fuente del Departamento de Bomberos de Nueva York (FDNY, por sus siglas en inglés).El incidente se produjo en una obra en construcción vacía en la 10ª Avenida y la calle 41, según el FDNY. Los bomberos respondieron a un incendio de cinco alarmas en el lugar, tuiteó el departamento.Las llamas se podían ver desde las oficinas de CNN en Hudson Yards, mientras el humo se elevaba de la escena. Imágenes compartidas por la oficina del alcalde Eric Adams mostraron escombros tirados en la calle de abajo.Funcionarios de la ciudad de Nueva York dijeron que esperaran personal de emergencia, humo y retrasos en el tráfico en la zona, dijo el sistema de notificación de emergencia de la ciudad.La gente debe evitar el área entre las avenidas 10 y 11 desde la 41 oeste a la 42 oeste, dijo el Departamento de Policía de ...

Fairfax Co. officials look to remove steep hills on road where 2 teens died

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

After two teenagers flew off the road in a deadly crash earlier this year, Fairfax County, Virginia, officials are looking to get rid of two major obstacles on the winding stretch of road that may have contributed to the crash.Lee Chapel Road, which is between Ox Road and Fairfax County Parkway, has two steep hills.FFXnow reported that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to remove the hills, diverting $5 million from a different project to make the hill removals a priority.FFXnow said crews will widen the road as well and add a 6-foot-wide shoulder on each side during the $9 million project.Even though the preliminary design work has been done, the county is not sure how the project would affect private property in the area.On the night of Jan. 10, two teenage girls were killed in a crash on the road.Crash investigators determined the 2019 Lexus IS350 the teens were in was going more than 100 mph when the driver lost control on a hill and left the road, causi...

Union Pacific hires CEO hedge fund recommended as 2Q profit fell 15% on weaker demand

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific hired the CEO Wednesday that a hedge fund pressuring the railroad to improve recommended earlier this year, and it cut its outlook after reporting disappointing results driven by weakening consumer demand. The Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad said its former chief operating officer Jim Vena will take over as CEO next month. The Soroban Capital Partners hedge fund that holds a $1.6 billion stake in Union Pacific had been urging the railroad to hire Vena because of his expertise in streamlining operations.The hedge fund said that UP lagged behind its peers during Lance Fritz’ tenure in all key measures over the past 8 years. Soroban declined to comment on the hiring news Wednesday morning, but investors resoundingly endorsed it by sending Union Pacific’s stock soaring more than 9% to $235.54 in early trading.“I am excited about returning to Union Pacific and look forward to the journey to be the safest, most reliable and most efficient railro...

Pedestrians scatter as fire causes New York construction crane’s arm to collapse and crash to street

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A towering construction crane caught fire high above the west side of Manhattan on Wednesday morning, then lost its long arm, which smashed against a nearby building, dangled and then plummeted to the street as people ran for their lives on the sidewalk below.Four people suffered minor injuries, but no one died, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.“As you can see from the debris on the street, this could have been much worse,” the Democrat said, noting that the street at that hour of the morning is often filled with pedestrians, cars and buses.The fire atop the 54-story building was reported around 7:25 a.m. Photos and videos posted on social media showed flames bursting from the car of a crane hundreds of feet above 10th Avenue at 41st Street. The crane’s arm, which was carrying a 16-ton load, snapped off after the fire had been burning for a period of time.The person operating the crane tried to put out the fire as it spread, but then had to flee to s...

Mollie O’Callaghan sets a world record at the swimming world championships and wins the gold medal

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:30 GMT

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan set a world record in in the women’s 200-meter freestyle on Wednesday, winning the gold medal at the world championships.The 19-year-old O’Callaghan beat teammate Ariarne Titmus, overtaking the race favorite in the final 20 meters.O’Callaghan’s winning time was 1 minute, 52.85 seconds. She bettered the previous mark set in 2009 by Federica Pellegrini of Italy.Titmus, who won the 400 free in world-record time on Sunday, settled for silver in 1:53.01 after leading for most of the race. Summer McIntosh of Canada earned bronze in 1:53.65 after coming in fourth in the 400.In the men’s 800 freestyle, Ahmed Hafnaoui of Tunisia won gold.Lukas Martens of Germany held the early lead before Hafnaoui went in front at 350 meters. Hafnaoui and Sam Short of Australia then battled back and forth the rest of the way with the Tunisian pulling away in the final 25 meters.Hafnaoui’s winning time was 7:37:00, with Short taking silver in 7:37.76...