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Jill On Money: UAW steps up, Fed stands down

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

Two notable events collided to paint a picture of the U.S. economy that remains in a post-pandemic transition: the UAW launched “targeted strikes” against GM, Ford and Stellantis, just days before the Federal Reserve convened a two-day policy meeting.Related ArticlesBusiness | How much hardwood flooring costs, and how to save Business | Discrimination in car sales: Here are tools to help buyers Business | What’s the difference between a home renovation and a remodel? Business | The interest rate hike you may already be paying for Business | Highest savings yields are topping inflation. Here’s why that’s important for savers In both instances, there are many questions that cloud decision-making for those involved.The now-expired 2019 UAW contract occurred at a time when the U.S. economy, as measured by GDP, grew by 2.3 percent and inflation clocked in at the same pace.The 14 years leading up to the 2019 c...

49ers’ Week 4 primer: What to know before Cardinals visit Sunday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers were the NFL’s first team to reach 3-0, but eight other teams looked to equal that start entering Sunday’s slate of NFL games.Soon, only two other teams will be left standing in with the 49ers in the undefeated ranks: the Miami Dolphins, who scored a mere 70 points in Sunday’s win over Denver, and the winner of tonight’s Philadelphia Eagles’ visit to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (barring a tie).That’s not to say the 49ers are already consumed by the potential playoff picture – or the 1972 Dolphins’ one-and-only undefeated season.After Thursday night’s home-opening 30-12 rout of the New York Giants, the 49ers had the weekend off to watch NFC challengers Dallas, Washington, Atlanta and New Orleans each lose, along with the AFC’s Baltimore Ravens, the franchise that handed the 49ers their first Super Bowl defeat a decade ago. (Still too soon?).The Cowboys’ defeat was the most stunning, not just to prove their mortality but that it came in 28-...

Kidnapped teen boy rescued from California motel room after 4 days of being held hostage

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

A 17-year-old boy who authorities said was kidnapped in Highland and held for ransom was rescued Friday, Sept. 22, after the three abductors who said the teen’s father stole from them were tracked to their hideout in Santa Barbara County.Fidel Jesús Patino Jaimes, 22, Jair Tomás Ramos Domínguez, 26, and Ezequiel Felix López, 27, who told law enforcement they were from Santa Maria, were charged Friday night with kidnapping, a felony that carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, the U.S. Department of Justice said.The defendants were scheduled to make their first court appearance on Monday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.No ransom was paid, the DOJ said.According to a sworn affidavit filed with the criminal complaint, at about 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 18, the men caused a traffic collision with the boy in Highland. When he exited the car, they forced him into their Jeep Grand Cherokee. That afternoon, the boy’s mother received a telephone call that appeared to come from Mexico...

An El Niño winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

A wetter southern tier and a drier northern tier in an outlook for this winter from the Climate Prediction Center have all the fingerprints of an El Niño winter.(CNN Weather) By Mary Gilbert | CNN MeteorologistFall has only just begun, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially since this one may look drastically different than recent years because of El Niño.This winter will be the first in a few years to feel the effects of the phenomenon, which has a sizable impact on the weather during the coldest months of the year.El Niño is one of three phases of the El Niño Southern Oscillation, which tracks water temperature changes in the equatorial Pacific Ocean that can have rippling effects on weather patterns around the globe. The El Niño phase occurs when these ocean temperatures are warmer than normal for an extended period.This year’s El Niño began in June, is expected to be strong this winter and last at least into early next spring, according to NOAA’s Climate ...

Bay Area man indicted for assaulting federal agents with a firearm

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted a 37-year-old Vallejo man for assaulting federal agents with a firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, a U.S. Attorney said.Jurors returned a three-count indictment against Sean Thomas Delapp, who faces arraignment at 2 p.m. Monday in a Sacramento courtroom, Phillip A. Talbert, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California, said in a press release.According to court documents, Delapp assaulted two FBI special agents by chasing them with his car, pulling up alongside them, and aiming a firearm at them through the window, making a recoil motion with the firearm. A subsequent search warrant at his residence yielded the discovery of a Glock 29 semiautomatic handgun, ammunition, and various firearm parts. Because of a previous conviction for felony evasion, Delapp is barred from possessing firearms or ammunition, Talbert noted in the prepared statement.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Qu...

Man rescued after falling off cliff at Lands End

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Search and rescue crews in San Francisco airlifted a seriously injured man to safety after he fell off a cliff at Lands End Sunday evening.San Francisco Fire Department rescue crews responded at 6:02 p.m. Sunday after a hiker at Lands End fell off a cliff down to the water’s edge. Authorities said that the man was able to make a cell phone call for help. A California Highway Patrol helicopter was sent to the area to assist San Francisco Fire in the search.After locating the man, an SFFD rescue technician paramedic was sent down a 75-foot hoist through trees and rough terrain for the rescue, officials said. The man was found to be seriously injured. Medics in the helicopter and on the ground provided care before the man was transported to a trauma center.(Photo: San Francisco Fire Department)(Photo: San Francisco Fire Department)The man's current condition is unknown at this time.Video from the scene in the player above shows the California Highway Patrol heli...

Redwood City resident arrested for arson

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

(KRON) – San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Redwood City resident for felony arson on the night of Sept. 24Deputies were alerted of a report of arson involving a vehicle on the 2900 block of Flood Avenue, in North Fair Oaks. Police said the vehicle sustained significant damage.  Female victim killed after multiple people stabbed in Berkeley Hills: police According to the police investigation, the suspect gained access without permission to the property near the on-fire car. The suspect spray-painted and vandalized the property.  The suspect was found after fleeing the scene and hiding in the area. Police identified the suspect as 41-year-old Arnaldo Lucatero. Lucatero was charged with arson, commercial burglary, and vandalism. Lucatero was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility and is being held on $25,000 bail. 

Northbound Highway 87 in San Jose reopens after 56-hour weekend closure

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

(BCN) -- Caltrans has reopened northbound State Route 87 in San Jose early Monday morning. The section of roadway between Interstate Highway 280 and state Route 85 was opened to traffic at 4 a.m. Monday after a 56-hour weekend highway closure, during which Caltrans performed major pavement repair work.The closure started on Friday and was part of two weekend closures of state Route 87, the agency said.Caltrans also reminded the public about closures on southbound state Route 87 between state Route 85 and Interstate 280 in October.Southbound state Route 87 will be closed on the weekend of Oct. 20 and traffic will be detoured. The closure will start Oct. 20 after 9 p.m. and conclude on Oct. 23 no later than 5 a.m., the agency said.Changeable message and directional signs will be in place to assist motorists traveling in the area, and the California Highway Patrol will be on-site during the closures, Caltrans added.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Today in Sports – U.S. regains the Ryder Cup by beating Team Europe 19-9 at Whistling Straits

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

Sept. 261942 — Jockey Club stewards revoke Eddie Arcaro’s license for one year after his display of “rough riding” aboard odds-on favorite Occupation in the Cowdin Stakes on Sept. 19, in which he attempted to injure a fellow rider during the race.1961 — New York Yankee Roger Maris ties Babe Ruth’s 34-year-old record with his 60th homer, off Jack Fisher of Baltimore.1981 — Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros becomes the first player to pitch five no-hit, no-run games. This one is a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Astrodome.1981 — Kelvin Bryant of North Carolina rushes for 173 yards and scores four touchdowns in a 56-14 victory over Boston College, giving him 15 touchdowns over the last three games, an NCAA record.1983 — Australia II wins America’s Cup yacht race to end the longest winning streak in sporting history. Australia II, skippered by John Bertrand, wins the title in the seventh and final race. Australia II crosses the finish line with a winning margin of 41 seco...

Sports on TV for Tuesday, September 26

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:13:05 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsTuesday, September 26BOWLING8 p.m.FS1 — PBA: The Elias Cup, Semifinals, Portland, MaineCOLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S)7 p.m.BTN — Michigan at IndianaMLB BASEBALL3 p.m.MLBN — LA Dodgers at Colorado7 p.m.TBS — Chicago Cubs at Atlanta9:30 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Texas at LA Angels OR San Diego at San Francisco10 p.m.TBS — Houston at SeattleNHL HOCKEY7 p.m.NHLN — Preseason: NY Islanders at NY RangersSOCCER (WOMEN’S)7 p.m.CBSSN — CONCACAF Olympic Play-in: Canada vs. Jamaica, Leg 2, TorontoTENNIS6 a.m.TENNIS — Zhuhai-ATP, Chengdu-ATP Finals; Tokyo-WTA Early Rounds10 p.m.TENNIS — Tokyo-WTA, Astana-ATP Early Rounds6 a.m. (Wednesday)TENNIS — Tokyo-WTA, Astana-ATP Early RoundsWNBA BASKETBALL8 p.m.ESPN — WNBA Playoffs: Connecticut at New York, Semifinal, Game 210 p.m.ESPN — WNBA Playoffs: Dallas at Las Vegas, Semifinal, Game 2_____Source