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Fire in backyard tree spreads to nearby house in Concord

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

A fire caused significant damage to one house and threatened another Friday afternoon in Concord.The blaze began shortly before 3:45 p.m. in the backyard of a house in the 1100 block of Haven Court in Concord, according to Capt. Chris Toler of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The fire appeared to start in a tree before quickly spreading to the nearby house, Toler said. Within minutes, the flames also began threatening a second, neighboring home.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Turkey Day turmoil: Small fire extinguished at San Jose airport on Thanksgiving night Crime and Public Safety | ‘I’m committed to Oakland,’ Matt Horn says; post-fire GoFundMe effort launched Crime and Public Safety | See the regrowth: Big Basin time-lapse video shows remarkable recovery of redwood forest from massive wildfire Crime and Public Safety | Fire ravages celebrated Oakland pitmaster’s Horn Bar...

One lane of Highway 1 open after fatal crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

(KRON) -- All lanes of Highway 1 were blocked Friday afternoon after a crash, according to a 511 alert. At 4:31 p.m., one lane opened for traffic. The crash happened in the area where Highway 1 intersects with Highway 84 in the census-designated area of San Gregorio. It was reported at 3:04 p.m.According to California Highway Patrol's traffic log, a GMC Yukon was fully engulfed in flames and a coroner was called to the scene. Drivers should expect delays, per 511.This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Two Concord homes torched by fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

(KRON) -- Two homes in Concord were burned in a fire on Friday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said. Con Fire was called to the 1100 block of Haven Court at 3:45 p.m. Friday for the report of a tree on fire at a home. By the time crews arrived, the fire had spread to the house, and another house next to it.Crews were able to knock down the fires at both houses within 10 minutes of arriving, Con Fire said. The first home to catch fire was severely damaged.There were no injuries to firefighters or residents. The Red Cross will help those who were displaced.Con Fire is investigating the cause of the fire.

Villanova endures Memphis’ big run, wins 79-63 for Battle 4 Atlantis championship

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — TJ Bamba scored 13 points and all of Villanova’s starters scored in double figures in beating Memphis 79-63 in the championship game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Friday. Villanova used a 12-0 run late in the first half to lead by as many as 30 and led by 35 midway through the second half. At that point, Memphis, which shot just 15% in the first half, responded with a press and 21 unanswered points on 9-of-11 shooting led by Jahvon Quinerly’s nine points to get within 14 with 4 1/2 minutes to go before the monster rally ended.Justin Moore, Tyler Burton and Eric Dixon scored 11 points each and Mark Armstrong had 10 for Villanova. The Wildcats (6-1) made 13 of 35 3-point attempts, three apiece from Bamba and Moore. Burton had a game-high nine rebounds. David Jones scored 13 points, Quinery 12 and Caleb Mills 10 for the Tigers (5-1), who made only 7 of 25 from the arc.___ Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout...

Cut your own Christmas tree at this Maryland family-owned farm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

With Thanksgiving over, you might start to see more cars topped with Christmas trees hitting the streets.The day after Thanksgiving is a “busy, busy day” for Jerry, the “fresh-cut guy,” running the chain saw at Butler’s Orchard farms in Montgomery County, Maryland.“I love it out here, this is the best time of year for us. I get all the sap all over me and smell like Christmas trees for days,” said Jerry.“You can’t have a candle that fakes the smell. It’s just not the same,” said Ben Butler, one of the brothers who works at Butler’s Orchard family-owned and operated farms.Ben is part of the third generation of Butlers to work on the land. He now enjoys watching other families experience the joy of cutting down their own Christmas trees — trees he spent years growing.“It’s a piece of the Christmas puzzle that you have to have. The tree, of course, is so important, but the family memory and the experience of going out to the field looking through thousands of trees to...

Pick-6 on failed Hail Mary swings the momentum in the Jets’ 34-13 loss to the Dolphins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets were back in the game after forcing another turnover by the Dolphins. And they were feeling lucky.Then it all went wrong with one failed Hail Mary.After D.J. Reed intercepted Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa to give New York the ball at its 49 with 2 seconds left and trailing 10-6, Jets coach Robert Saleh opted to have Tim Boyle launch a pass into the end zone instead of taking a knee.“I put it on me,” Saleh said.Boyle’s throw was picked off by Jevon Holland, who snagged it at the 1 and took off down the field, weaved his way past some would-be Jets tacklers — including Boyle — and took it in untouched for a 99-yard interception return.It was the turning point in the Jets’ 34-13 loss in the NFL’s first game played on Black Friday.“I’ve never really seen or been a part of anything like that,” Boyle said. “But it’s a good learning experience. You have to have a cover plan just in case interceptions happen like that.”With Miami lea...

“La primera luz”: la NASA recibe un mensaje de rayo láser a 16 millones de kilómetros de distancia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

(CNN) –– Un innovador experimento a bordo de la misión Psyche de la NASA acaba de alcanzar su primer hito al realizar exitosamente la demostración más lejana de comunicaciones láser. La prueba tecnológica algún día podría ayudar a las misiones de la agencia a profundizar en la exploración espacial y a descubrir más sobre el origen del universo.Lanzada a mediados de octubre, la misión Psyche se dirige a captar el primer vistazo de la humanidad a un asteroide metálico entre las órbitas de Marte y Júpiter. La nave espacial pasará los próximos seis años viajando unos 3.600 millones de kilómetros para llegar al asteroide con su mismo nombre, ubicado en la parte exterior del cinturón de asteroides principal.La NASA enviará una misión al asteroide Psyche, un mundo de metal. ¿Cuáles son las razones?A la travesía se sumó la demostración tecnológica de Comunicaciones Ópticas del Espacio Profundo (DSOC, por sus siglas en inglés), que realizará su propia misión durante los primeros dos años del...

Crisis diplomática entre España e Israel tras crítica de Pedro Sánchez a “matanza indiscriminada” de civiles en Gaza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

(CNN Español) –– El malestar se ha hecho presente en la Oficina del primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, tras las declaraciones de este viernes del presidente del Gobierno de España, Pedro Sánchez, quien aseguró desde el paso de Rafah ―frontera de Gaza y Egipto― que Israel no está respetando “los parámetros y límites establecidos dentro del derecho humanitario internacional” en su guerra contra Hamas.Según el mandatario español, se debe respetar el derecho de Israel a defenderse de los ataques “terroristas” de Hamas, pero “la matanza indiscriminada de civiles inocentes, incluidos miles de niños y niñas, es absolutamente inaceptable”, agregó.Estas declaraciones han sido complementadas por el primer ministro de Bélgica, Alexander de Croo, quien ha acompañado a Sánchez en su viaje por Medio Oriente y quien ha asegurado que “han muerto demasiados civiles en este conflicto”. “La operación militar que Israel está llevando a término para frenar los ataques terroristas debe respet...

A look at the final drive for Pac-12 football through the eyes of fans, coaches, players

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

The final football season for the Pac-12 with its current membership is coming to a thrilling conclusion.The conference wraps up regular-season play this week before the title game in Las Vegas on Dec. 1. Washington and Oregon still have hopes of getting the Pac-12 its first College Football Playoff berth since 2016.Even though there is plenty of excitement on the field, there remain some who are sad about the breakup of the conference, along with the end of traditional rivalries The Associated Press is taking a look at the final weeks through the eyes of players, coaches, broadcasters and longtime fans.FAMILY LEGACYOregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei is a California kid who grew up watching the Pac-10, and then the Pac-12.Next season, Oregon State will be left alone with Washington State in the once-proud Conference of Champions. The 10 other schools have bolted in realignment.That means that Friday night’s rivalry game between the Beavers and the Ducks might be the last f...

Kitley scores 31 as No. 9 Virginia Tech holds on to beat Kansas 59-58

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley had 31 points and 18 rebounds to help ninth-ranked Virginia Tech edge Kansas 59-58 on Friday in the Cayman Islands Classic.Georgia Amoore hit a 3-pointer with 2:57 left to give the Hokies (4-1) a 59-58 advantage in a game that featured 17 lead changes and seven ties. “It’s November and we’re still trying to figure ourselves out,” Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks said. “If you can win while trying to figure yourselves out, it’s a bonus.”Kansas (2-2) had a few chances to take the lead after that, but Taiyanna Jackson missed two free throws with 1:46 left. The Jayhawks then turned it over on their next possession.Amoore missed a jumper with under 30 seconds left and then the Hokies had a shot clock violation that gave Kansas one final chance. Ryan Dobbins attempt with a second left fell short.“I think we just competed really hard and never fragmented,” Kansas coach Brandon Schneider said. “We tried to stick with the plan and stay aggr...