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Where do we stand after 20 days without a House speaker?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

By Lisa Mascaro | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Day 20 without a House speaker, and Republicans found themselves starting over on Monday — bumbling ahead with few ideas about who will lead, what they are fighting over and when they will get Congress working again.Nine lower-level Republican lawmakers are now running to be speaker, leader of the House and second in line to the presidency — none with any clear shot for the gavel. Senior-most is Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the former campaign chief who is now the GOP whip. The gruff former hockey coach is disliked by Donald Trump, but the two apparently spoke over the weekend.Late Monday, House Republicans are retreating behind closed doors, as they have most days since the ouster of Kevin McCarthy, to hear from the candidates ahead of internal party voting.McCarthy himself calls the whole spectacle “embarrassing” for the House Republicans whose majority is being wasted away and for the U.S. government that cannot fully fun...

SF-bound Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland Airport after 'credible threat'

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport on Sunday after a "credible threat to an authorized occupant" on board — and now the suspect, identified as an off-duty pilot, is facing 167 charges.Officials with the Port of Portland identified the suspect as 44-year-old Joseph D. Emerson, who was taken into custody after Flight 2059 was diverted to PDX. The airline said in a statement that no weapons were involved.Emerson faces 83 counts of first-degree attempted murder, 83 counts of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering an aircraft.According to Alaska Airlines, the flight — on a Horizon Air passenger jet — was headed from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines owns Horizon, a regional carrier. Alaska Airlines said an off-duty pilot, later identified as Emerson, who was sitting in the jump seat, caused a disturbance in the cockpit of the plane and “attempted to disrupt the operation of the eng...

Police activity at 16th and Mission in SF, buses rerouting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There is police activity at 16th Street and Mission Street Monday morning, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Several bus lines are being diverted, according to SF Muni. SF-bound Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland Airport after ‘credible threat’ Inbound lines 14, 14R and 49 are being rerouted and the stop at Mission and 16th is being bypassed.Police are advising people to avoid the area. No other information was immediately available.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Santa Rosa PD traffic stop led to fentanyl arrest

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

(KRON) – A woman was arrested in Santa Rosa after she was stopped in a vehicle by police and officers found fentanyl hidden under her clothing, according to police.  The Santa Rosa Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle for several mechanical violations in the area of 2675 Santa Rosa Avenue on Thursday at approximately 4:12 p.m. According to police, the officer contacted the occupants and learned all were either on probation with search terms or had warrants for their arrest.  Santa Clara deputies arrest man illegally building table in parking lot one firearm, drug charges One of the suspects, Amy Mellott allegedly admitted to having fentanyl concealed on her person, police said. After Mellott was searched, officers reported that approximately five ounces of suspected fentanyl was located in her undergarments.Mellott, 45, was booked into the Sonoma County Jail for possession of a narcotic for sale, transportation of a narcotic for sale, and an out...

'Red Bull Thief' arrested in Vallejo after making off with $14,600 Red Bull and vodka

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people who allegedly made off with more than $14,600 worth of Red Bull and vodka was arrested last week, according to the Vallejo Police Department. Vallejo PD received a call on Sunday, Oct. 15 regarding an individual known as the "Red Bull Thief" stealing Red Bulls and vodka from a business on the 900 block of Admiral Callaghan Lane.According to police, an employee at the store said the thief had targeted the store more than 20 times, making off with multiple cases of Red Bull and bottles of New Amsterdam vodka. The total value of the merchandise that was taken was more than $14,600. Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland Airport after ‘credible threat’ Store employees provided officers with surveillance footage, details about the suspect's vehicle and the identity of a female driver who was also reportedly involved. Officers conducted a records check on the vehicle and learned that the license plate had been switched.The suspects and their vehicle were located...

Suspected DUI driver arrested after fatal crash in East San Jose

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

(BCN) -- A man suspected of drunken driving was arrested early Sunday after his pickup was involved in a fatal collision in East San Jose, police said.The wreck was reported shortly after 1 a.m. near the intersection of North Jackson Avenue and Alexian Drive, which is close to Regional Medical Center of San Jose. Petaluma police investigating death threats written on high school bathroom wall The driver of a 2003 Dodge truck traveling north on Jackson Avenue tried to make a left turn into an apartment complex and collided with a southbound 2013 Kawasaki motorcycle, police said.The man riding the motorcycle was taken to a hospital, where he died. His name has not been released. The driver of the Dodge truck remained at the scene and was arrested after a DUI investigation. The driver was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol.The death is San Jose's 41st fatal collision of 2023.Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Detec...

San Francisco 5th 'rattiest' city in the US, according to Orkin

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

(KTLA) -- When you think of rat-infested cities, dense metropolitan areas on the East Coast might first come to mind. However, according to pest control giant Orkin, San Francisco also has a serious problem with the troublesome rodents.Orkin has released its annual list of America’s “rattiest” cities, and the City by the Bay landed in the number five spot.Chicago was number one for the ninth consecutive year. Los Angeles was No. 2, San Diego was No. 28 and Sacramento was 33rd.The rankings, Orkin says, are not based on the number of rats in the city or any official count (as if that were possible), but instead are drawn from “the number of new rodent services” - meaning how often they're called to deal with rat infestation.“Rodents multiply swiftly and when an infestation is left unattended, they can cause extensive damage to homes and yards,” Ben Hottel, an Orkin entomologist, said in a news release announcing the 2023 list. “Rats are capable of squeezing into spaces through ho...

Santa Clara deputies arrest man illegally building table in parking lot on firearm, drug charges

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who police say was illegally building a table in the parking lot of a San Jose light rail station was arrested on weapons and drug charges, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Santa Clara Sheriff's Deputy Mohamed was conducting a patrol check of the Snell Light Rail Station when he encountered a man who was illegally parked and building a table, police said. Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland Airport after ‘credible threat’ The deputy cited the man for illegal parking and admonished him for trespassing. When the man refused to leave after a substantial amount of time, he was arrested for trespassing.While arresting the man, officers found a stolen, loaded firearm, a methamphetamine pipe and a slim jim, according to police. The suspect was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia.The sheriff's office did not provide the date or time that the incident occurred.

MATCHDAY: United hosts Copenhagen in first home game since Charlton’s death. Madrid visits Braga

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Tuesday:GROUP AOld Trafford is set for an emotional evening as Manchester United hosts FC Copenhagen in the first match at the stadium since the death of Bobby Charlton, one of United’s greatest players. Charlton died Saturday and there will be tributes to the late England international ahead of the game. United is looking to win its first points in the group after losing the opening two games, to Bayern Munich and Galatasaray. Bayern Munich heads to Turkey looking for its 16th win in a row in Champions League group-stage games. Midfielder Leon Goretzka did not travel with the squad Monday after fracturing his hand in the win over Mainz on Saturday and other absentees include forward Serge Gnabry, who remains out with an arm injury, and defender Dayot Upamecano. Galatasaray is coming off a surprise 3-2 win over United but has concerns over its star forward Mauro Icardi. He scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Besiktas on Saturday...

Review: ‘Goosebumps’ series hits Hulu and Disney+ just in time for Halloween

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:51 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley reviews 'Goosebumps' on Hulu and Disney+ (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably ran your fingers over the bumpy logo of a “Goosebumps” book cover before reading the scary teen books in bed under the covers with a flashlight. A poster for the ne...