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Photos: Pumpkin sets world record (2,749 pounds!) at Half Moon Bay weigh-off

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

Grower Travis Gienger not only dunked on the competition Monday in Half Moon Bay with his pumpkin nicknamed “Michael Jordan,” he also set a world record and earned a big bonus.At the Safeway 50th annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, all eyes were on the Gienger gourd from the start because the Minnesota grower had won last year’s contest with a 2,560-pounder that set a Half Moon Bay competition record.His entry tipped, er, nearly toppled the scales at 2,749 pounds, which is 46 pounds heavier than the previous world champ, a 2,703-pound pumpkin grown in Italy.On top of the 9 cents per pounds that Safeway pays for the winning entry, Gienger received a $30,000 bonus for besting the world record.Gienger’s winner will be on display at this weekend’s Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, and attendees can have their photo taken with the gargantuan gourd. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Here’s a guide to the all the food an...

Police shooting at Chinese Consulate in SF leaves one dead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A driver who crashed a car into the Chinese Consulate building in San Francisco Monday afternoon has been shot and killed, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed that an officer was involved in the shooting.Police responded to the scene at Geary Boulevard and Laguna Street at 3:09 p.m. after hearing that a car crashed into a building. The responding officer shot the suspect, who died at the hospital. Police did not provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Bay Area restaurants imposing ‘vomit fee’ on Sunday brunch-goers Geary Boulevard is closed and drivers are being told to expect traffic delays or consider alternate routes. The San Francisco Police Department is investigating the incident."The SFPD and officials from the US State Department are working with the Chinese consulate," SFPD said.Earlier on Monday, police activity was reported near USF. It is not know...

7 Bay Area high schools make Niche's top 10 in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco Bay Area private schools dominated Niche’s "2024 Best High Schools in California" rankings, with seven of the top 10 schools here in the Bay. Niche’s annual rankings, released last week, picked Stanford Online High School as the state's second-best private high school. The school pitches itself as a selective school for grades 7–12 with "a worldwide learning community of intellectually passionate students and teachers."Stanford Online High School has a 100 percent graduation rate and 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio. An alum wrote, "OHS excels in college prep. The flexible schedule, high expectations, and challenging academics prepared me to excel in my freshman year of college. The flexibility also allowed me to pursue my writing passion, getting published and writing a book alongside a full-time job in high school."Every year, Niche analyzes schools nationwide based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as millions of ...

‘Horror and uncertainty’: Arlington woman caught in Jerusalem struggles to get home amid the fighting in Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

Jane Petkofsky of Arlington, Virginia, said she arrived in Jerusalem last week to begin a weeklong vacation in the holy city with a friend when the attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas started Friday night.“This was Saturday afternoon at Ketef Hinnom, an archaeological site — burial chambers — near where I am staying,” Petkofsky told WTOP. (Courtesy Petkofsky)Petkofsky said the first sirens roused them on Saturday morning and everyone in her building headed into the basement for shelter. Since warning sirens are not unheard of in Jerusalem, the “level of alarm” initially wasn’t high, but once they emerged from the shelter there was a desire among people to know what was going on.The attack happened on the Sabbath, a day when many Jewish people refrain from using technology such as cellphones, but after the siren, she said her host allowed for an exception. That’s when they realized what was unfolding.Then, the second alarm sounded.“There was another siren with mult...

Decana jubilada de una universidad en Vermont murió a tiros en un sendero cercano al campus. Ahora la Policía busca a su asesino

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

(CNN) — Honoree Fleming, una decana jubilada, fue hallada sin vida tras recibir un disparo en la cabeza en una ruta de senderismo cercana al campus de Castleton de la Universidad Estatal de Vermont, donde había trabajado. Ahora las autoridades buscan pistas que les ayuden a encontrar al asesino de la querida maestra.Se cree que Fleming, también esposa del escritor y ganador del premio Pulitzer Ron Powers, entró en el sendero cercano al campus alrededor de las 4:00 p.m. este jueves y fue hallada muerta menos de una hora después, informó la Policía Estatal de Vermont.Un médico forense determinó que Fleming, de 77 años, murió por herida de bala, dijo la Policía.Identifican a la última víctima del “Asesino de la cara feliz” décadas después de su muerteHasta este lunes, nadie había sido arrestado, y las autoridades dicen que no tienen un motivo en el asesinato. También indicaron que se desconoce si el disparo fue al azar o dirigido.“El sospechoso es considerado ar...

Former Brazil national team coach Tite takes over at Flamengo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former Brazil coach Tite took over at Flamengo on Monday, signing a contract that will run until the end of 2024.The Rio de Janeiro club said on its social media channels that Tite’s staff would include the assistant coaches who worked under him during this six years in charge of Brazil’s national team.The 62-year-old Tite, who has been out of work since Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal elimination last December, will take control of his first match for Flamengo when it meets Cruzeiro in a Brazilian championship game on Oct. 19.Flamengo fired Jorge Sampaoli on Sept. 28 after the Argentine coach failed to win a trophy for the club. He took over in April from Vitor Pereira, who spent only three months in the job.Flamengo was eliminated by Paraguay’s Olimpia in the round of 16 at the Copa Libertadores, lost the Brazilian Cup final to Sao Paulo and is currently fifth in the Brazilian championship with 44 points from 26 matches, 11 behind leader Bot...

Colorado artist flees Israel amid missile strikes and explosions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado artist spoke with FOX31 after fleeing Israel in the midst of this weekend’s attacks.Topher Straus flew to Israel for the first time of his life on Saturday. He said he wanted to immerse himself in Israeli sights and culture while working on a painting for the Jewish National Fund. ‘No warning, just booms in the air’: Colorado-raised woman caught in attack on Israel Upon arrival, he quickly experienced terror and fear as missiles started flying above him.'People are scared, people are very angry'Straus shared video from the beach on Saturday after just landing in Tel Aviv, about an hour northeast of Gaza. In it, explosions can be heard and missiles seen in the sky.“As an American, I've never experienced — we've never experienced — anything like this,” Straus said. “Being called into pharmacies as the air raid sirens are going off and people saying, 'Come, come,’ and being rushed down below two stories into a bunker where there’s gas masks. To say that the...

Train carrying military equipment derails in Colorado Springs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A train carrying military equipment derailed Monday evening in Colorado Springs, according to police.Officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department responded around 6:30 p.m., police said. They confirmed the crash happened in the 2700 block of East Las Vegas Street, near the El Paso County jail. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Photos showed train cars and equipment off the tracks and leaning precariously, FOX21 reported. Fort Carson confirmed the derailment to the news station but could not provide any additional details.Police said there were no known injuries.East Las Vegas Street was to remain closed in both directions "for the foreseeable future" from Janitell Road to Highway 85/87. Drivers were urged to use Interstate 25 or Academy Boulevard for north-south travel.

Denver announces grants to boost downtown foot traffic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has long said revitalizing Downtown Denver is a priority for him.He and Downtown Denver Partnership CEO Kourtny Garrett announced grant funding for businesses in the downtown area but said it would be for a very specific purpose. In order to get one, businesses would have to host a community event. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The grant program is called Dynamic Downtown Denver."We know as Downtown Denver succeeds in its economic and social recovery, so does the rest of the city and the rest of the region," Johnston said at a Monday news conference. "So we're very committed to making sure Downtown Denver is a place that feels vibrant and safe and welcoming to residents, to workers and to visitors all the time."$350K for Downtown Denver community eventsThe city is offering more than $350,000 in grant funding with the goal of getting members of the community engaged with downtown businesses by providing...

Blazing fire forces residents to evacuate NEMD apartment complex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:00 GMT

Residents of a Northeast Miami-dade apartment complex were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out.It happened near Northeast Miami Gardens Drive and 14th Avenue.Authorities said there was an issue with one of the electrical panels, sending smoke throughout the building and forcing residents out.“It was smoke in the elevator smoke in the building and just we had to evacuate it we didn’t have any choice,” said Oren Pinhas, one resident forced to evacuate. All the residents got out safely and no injuries were reported.