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California’s homelessness and affordability problems rooted in one thing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

When Californians are asked to identify the biggest problems facing the state, homelessness and the high cost of living consistently rise to the top of the list.While they are not one and the same, experts say both can trace their roots to the same problem: a housing shortage in the Golden State.A recent study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco found that in the six months prior to becoming homeless, survey participants reported a median monthly household income of $960, which amounts to just $11,520 a year.According to Zillow, the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in California is three times that: $2,869 a month or $34,428 per year.“The results of the study confirm that far too many Californians experience homelessness because they cannot afford housing,” said Dr. Margot Kushel, one of the study’s authors. “I think it’s really important to note how desperately poor people are, and how much it is their poverty and the high housing costs that are leading ...

Suspected Inland Empire bank robber arrested in San Diego

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

A man suspected of robbing two banks and attempting to rob two others in the Inland Empire has been arrested after a weekslong investigation.Nathaniel Vincent Gallardo, 29, was apprehended by authorities Thursday in San Diego and booked into jail in connection with the robberies that took place in June and July in Riverside and Moreno Valley.The first crime in Riverside took place on July 3, when the suspect, believed to be Gallardo, entered a Bank of America branch located on the 5200 block of Canyon Crest Drive. Gallardo allegedly passed the bank teller a note that said he was armed and was demanding money. The bank teller activated a hidden alarm and the suspect fled without receiving any cash.Weeks later on July 27, the same suspect entered the Citibank branch located on the 3600 block of Central Avenue and passed a similar note to the teller. The bank employee handed over less than $1,000 and then the suspect fled the scene.Then on July 31, he entered a US Bank branch on the 98...

Blaze breaks out along I-580 in the Altamont Pass

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

ALAMEDA COUNTY – Crews on Friday night were fighting a fire in the Altamont Pass, according to authorities.The blaze was reported at 5:37 p.m. at Interstate 580 and Grant Line Road, Cal Fire said in a social media post. As of 7:07 p.m., the fire covered 27 acres and was 50% contained.“Dozers and crews are working to reinforce containment lines,” Cal Fire said in the post.#GrantFire [update] I 580 X Grant Line Rd in the Altamont (Alameda County) is now 27 acres and 50% contained. Dozers and crews are working to reinforce containment lines. #CALFIRESCU @AlamedaCoFire pic.twitter.com/87w2WBvImn— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) August 26, 2023Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Crews contain blaze on park district land near Oakland Coliseum, I-880 Crashes and Disasters | PG&E bills could hop higher with plan to bury lines, change rates Crashes and Disasters | Interactive Maui wildfire map: Before and after images of Lahaina show scale...

Kurtenbach: The 49ers botched the Trey Lance project from start to finish

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers botched the Trey Lance project from start to finish.But thank goodness it’s over.Lance was supposed to be the Niners’ “franchise” quarterback — the future of the team, the foundation of the roster.And yet, the Niners could never quite decide on him.This isn’t to say that the 49ers didn’t have a plan for Lance. They did. The issue is that their plans consistently changed for three seasons.On Friday, the Niners decided on a new plan: him to the Cowboys. The former No. 3 overall pick — who cost three first-round picks to select — was cashed in for a future Day 3 draft pick.One can’t imply that Lance had fallen because he never actually rose.And while Lance is in no way exonerated for his failure of a Niners tenure and all that unrealized potential, the fact is that this pairing of quarterback and team was doomed from the start.And worse yet, if the pairing of Lance and his new team is charmed, one of the Niners’ to...

Simone Biles’ stunning performance gives her commanding lead at U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

SAN JOSE — Every other gymnast in the SAP Center stopped talking, stopped moving and looked towards the great one.There was Simone Biles, in just her second competition since taking a two-year break to focus on her mental health, ready to attempt a move so difficult that no other woman has ever tried it in a competition.It was all about Simone as the elite women began Day 1 of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose on Friday night.As Biles’ name was announced at the vault, thousands of screaming fans at the SAP Center pointed their phones her way. She smiled and got into position. Then she turned on the engine and started to roar, her legs churning and arms pumping as her 4-foot-8 frame zipped up the mat, then leaped onto the vault and flipped into the air.She hung up there forever, doing two complete cycles and sticking the landing of the Yurchenko double pike. The crowd erupted for nearly a minute. Biles held a smile for what seemed like forever. Every gymnast in her ...

CHP chases suspect across Bay Bridge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

(KRON) --California Highway Patrol confirmed it was involved in a chase Friday from San Francisco to the East Bay. The suspect remains at large. CHP said the pursuit began by a police agency in Costa Costa County and the suspect went to San Francisco. The chase then crossed back over the Bay Bridge into the East Bay and went through Emeryville before ending in the City of Richmond. The suspect car was driving erratically and crashing into other vehicles on the road. Police are no longer chasing the suspect on roadways. CHP believes the suspect is hiding in a house in Rich,omd, according to a KRON4 source. This situation is still developing. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

27-acre fire burns in East Alameda County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

(KRON) -- Cal Fire responded to a fire that has burned 27 acres in Alameda County on Friday night. Cal Fire reported the fire at I-580 and Grant Line Road at 6:19 p.m. That address is in the community of Altamont, east of Livermore and west of Tracy. The fire was first reported at 10 acres but later grew to 27. As of 7:07 p.m., it was 50% contained.The fire has been named the "Grant Fire." This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Laureano homers and has 3 RBIs, Bibee gets win in Guardians’ 5-2 victory over Blue Jays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Ramón Laureano homered and had three RBIs, Tanner Bibee pitched six innings to win for the third time in four starts and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night.Andrés Giménez and Bo Naylor hit solo home runs as Cleveland rebounded after losing its past two.Bibee (10-3) allowed two runs and six hits, including two home runs. The rookie walked one and struck out five.Enyel De Los Santos and Trevor Stephan each worked one inning. Emmanuel Clase finished for his 34th save in 43 chances.Laureano wasn’t in Cleveland’s original starting lineup but got the call when Will Brennan was scratched because of a strained right knee.George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both hit solo home runs for the Blue Jays but Toronto lost its third straight. Guerrero’s homer was his first since Aug. 4 at Boston.The slumping Blue Jays have scored five total runs over the past three games.Springer opened the scoring with a leadoff homer in the second, his 16th,...

Twins use big innings early, late to rout Rangers, 12-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins took advantage of erratic pitching early, drawing four walks and scoring four runs in the first inning Friday night in a 12-2 victory over the Texas Rangers in a game that also saw the benches clear.The AL West-leading Rangers lost their season-high eighth straight game.Rangers starter Dane Dunning walked three of the first four batters he faced and eventually walked the bases loaded. Matt Wallner delivered a bases-loaded triple to put the AL Central-leading Twins up 3-0 in the first inning.Ryan Jeffers added an RBI single in the four-run first. Jeffers was later hit by Dunning (9-6) in the third inning, which started a string of events that eventually led to the benches and bullpens clearing in the top of the fourth.After Jeffers was hit in the bottom of the third, Minnesota starter Sonny Gray (7-6) hit former Twin Mitch Garver in the top of the fourth. Players from both teams left their respective benches and bullpens and convened between hom...

Ohtani helps send Mets into last place as Angels win 3-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:50 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani doubled to key a two-run third inning, leading the Angels to a 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Friday night in the first game after Los Angeles announced the two-way superstar had torn an elbow ligament.Ohtani, hurt while pitching Wednesday against Cincinnati, finished 1 for 2 with three walks.New York (59-70) dropped below Washington into last place in the NL East — the latest the Mets have been in sole possession of the cellar this late in a season since 2005. The Mets and Yankees are both in last place this late in the season for the first time.A crowd of 38,271 turned out on Japanese Heritage Night at Citi Field and greeted Ohtani with a warm ovation in the first. Ohtani, facing countryman Kodai Senga, made a tipping motion towards the Mets’ dugout and toward Senga before drawing a four-pitch walk.After Nolan Schanuel was hit by a pitch leading off the third, Ohtani ripped a double, clocked at 115.4 mph, that glanced off the glove of right f...