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These grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

The holiday season brings limited business hours and full retail and restaurant closures as many employees spend time celebrating the holiday with friends and loved ones.This year, Christmas Eve and Christmas fall on a Sunday and Monday, respectively, meaning that several government offices usually closed on Sunday will also be closed on Monday.Here are the holiday business hours for supermarkets in the Golden State. It is important to note that Californians should still call stores in their area for the most up-to-date information.Grocery StoresTrader Joe’s: Open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas DaySprout’s Farmers Market: Opened until 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas Day.Whole Foods: Will be closed on Christmas.Costco: Will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas.Smart & Final: Will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas.Aldi: Christmas Eve operation hours va...

2 men barricade themselves inside stolen motorhome after pursuit 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

Two men from Riverside have been arrested after leading authorities on a destructive chase in a stolen motorhome and barricading themselves inside. According to information from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies spotted the stolen RV traveling through Rancho Cucamonga at 1:26 a.m.  Couple has jewelry stolen from them in brazen follow-home robbery “Deputies initiated a traffic stop, however, the driver of the motorhome refused to yield, and a pursuit ensued,” SBSD said in a release. The driver attempted to ram his vehicle into several patrol cars and drove his vehicle in reverse during the pursuit. “The driver also drove the wrong way on the streets until he ran the vehicle upon a central median at Banyan [Street] and Haven Avenue,” law enforcement officials said. Both suspects then barricaded themselves in the RV before Specialized Enforcement Division officials responded and eventually took the two men into custody, SBSD confirmed.  SoCal famil...

Live NORAD Santa Tracker: Track Santa's journey around the globe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

Nexstar will livestream the NORAD Santa Tracker in the video player above from 6 a.m. ET on Saturday until 1 a.m. ET on Monday.The stockings have been hung by the chimney with care, which can only mean that St. Nicholas will soon arrive with his sleigh full of toys. Unlike Christmases of yore, we can track Santa and his reindeer as they come into town. As it has for over six decades, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) — a joint organization between the U.S. and Canada, is responsible for tracking everything flying in and around the two countries — will be tracking Santa this Christmas. The tradition began as an accident in 1955 but has remained a beloved mission ever since. NORAD doesn’t start tracking Santa until their radars let them know Santa has taken to the air on Christmas Eve, roughly around 4 a.m. ET. You can track Santa’s movements around the world on NORAD’s website.NORAD also offers a phone line that remains open for 23 hours starting on Christmas ...

One killed, another injured in Menlo Park apartment fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

One woman and two dogs were killed and another woman was injured in a Menlo Park apartment fire on Sunday morning.The fire department responded around 3 a.m. Sunday to an apartment building at 1017 Madera Ave. Residents had used a garden hose and fire extinguishers to quell the fire from outside, and once the officials forced entry into the ground-floor apartment, they found a small fire still burning in the living room.The fire department performed a search, locating two women in their 60s in the back bedroom — one dead, the other in critical condition. Two pet dogs were also found dead from the fire.The injured woman was taken to Stanford University Medical Hospital. She remained in critical condition as of Sunday afternoon.The incident is still under investigation, but Jon Johnston, fire marshal at the Menlo Park Fire District, said it does not appear to be suspicious.

Two vehicles kill man early Sunday in San Carlos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

At just before 7 a.m. Sunday morning, two vehicles hit and killed a 69-year-old man crossing the road in San Carlos.The incident occurred on the 1400 block of El Camino Real. The first driver, a 27-year-old from Redwood City, was heading north on El Camino Real when he struck the man. Drugs and alcohol were not contributing factors to the incident, San Mateo authorities said, and reported the driver cooperated with law enforcement at the scene. Soon after, however, a second vehicle — with a 66-year-old driver — struck the victim and fled the scene. He was later arrested on a suspicion of felony hit-and-run, and was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility.Though paramedics attempted to revive the victim, he died after being hit on El Camino Real.Anyone with information about the death can contact Sgt. G. Ramirez at (650) 802 4277.

Traffic stop led to arrest for weapon charges in Fairfield 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

(KRON) – A 26-year-old woman was arrested on various gun charges by the Fairfield Police Department. Fairfield officers conducted an enforcement traffic stop. According to police, a handgun was in “plain view” of the vehicle. 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Oakland shooting Officers subsequently found three guns after a vehicle search.  The guns were found in the front passenger floorboard, front passenger seat, and center console. According to the police investigation, one of the firearms was reported stolen. The driver was identified as 26-year-old Ashley Brulez.Brulez was arrested and transported to Solano County Jail on various weapons charges.

CSP: 1 dead in officer-involved shooting on US Highway 36 in Boulder County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting on Christmas Eve on Highway 36 in Boulder County.Colorado State Patrol said troopers responded at about 11:40 a.m. Sunday to the area of Highway 36 and McCaslin Boulevard to "assist a motorist.When the trooper approached the vehicle, CSP said he noticed bullet holes in the window. He backed away and called for additional officers.Deputies from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office arrived and worked with the CSP trooper and talked the person into coming out of the vehicle. CSP said the person put a firearm down on the car, but during attempts to de-escalate, he picked it up and pointed it at law enforcement.According to CSP, that's when shots were fired.A piece of one officer's equipment was struck, but the officer was not injured.CSP said despite efforts to provide first aid, the person died on the scene and the firearm was recovered.The troopers and deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave while...

Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal, secure playoff spot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.Tua Tagovailoa threw for 293 yards and a touchdown for the AFC East-leading Dolphins (11-4), who beat a team with a winning record for the first time this season. He connected with Tyreek Hill twice on the decisive drive, which covered 64 yards and took the final 3:27 off the clock.Hill, who leads the NFL in receiving yards, had nine catches for 99 yards after missing last week’s victory over the New York Jets with an ankle injury.Dak Prescott went 20 of 32 for 253 yards and two touchdowns for the Cowboys (10-5), who have already clinched a playoff spot but fell a half-game behind Philadelphia in the NFC East.Prescott put the Dallas in front 20-19 with an 8-yard touchdown pass to a leaping Brandin Cooks in the corner of the end zone. But the Cowboys were haunted b...

Week 16 updates: WR DJ Moore suffers ankle injury on Chicago Bears’ 1st play against Arizona Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

The 5-9 Chicago Bears are playing the 3-11 Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in a Week 16 matchup.Here’s what you need to know.5 things to watch in the Bears-Cardinals game — plus our Week 16 predictionsDJ Moore injured on Bears’ 1st playBears wide receiver DJ Moore was hurt on Justin Fields’ first pass of the day but returned later in the first quarter.He stayed down for a couple of minutes while trainers tended to him and then walked off the field and headed to the injury tent.He returned to the bench after his time in the medical tent, and trainers tended to his right ankle. He didn’t join the Bears offense on the start of its next drive but was on the field for Justin Field’s 3-yard touchdown run for the first score of the game.The key play on the 74-yard drive was Fields’ pass to tight end Cole Kmet for a 53-yard reception.Inactives: Bears RB D’Onta Foreman outThe Bears will be without running back D’Onta Foreman on Sunday ...

Some travelers at Chicago's Midway International Airport faced with delays after temporary ground stop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:53 GMT

CHICAGO — A temporary ground stop issued on Sunday evening caused headaches for some Southwest flyers at Chicago's Midway International Airport.According to the FAA, the ground stop was issued due to gate issues and only impacted Southwest flyers.It all comes after several flights departing from Midway were canceled on Christmas Eve morning due to the fog.Latest warnings and watches from the National Weather Service.At 6:30 a.m., visibility at Midway was .5 miles and visibility at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport was 5 miles.At 7:20 a.m., a ground stop was issued at Midway.Several Southwest Airlines and Frontier flights are canceled through 9 a.m.On Saturday evening and Sunday morning, a ground stop was issued at Midway due to the fog. It turned into a ground delay around 11 a.m. Sunday, but less than two hours later, a ground stop was in effect again. Southwest released the following statement to WGN-TV.We’re working with our Customers whose tra...