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Elias: Newsom-DeSantis debate may mean more in 2028 than 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

Think for a moment about a few political facts such as this one: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among President Biden’s most vociferous backers, and now may be too late for Biden to back out of next year’s campaign. Here’s another: Newsom’s second and final term as governor ends almost two years before the next presidential election.Related ArticlesLocal News | Elias: Basing Californians’ electricity rates on income unworkable Local News | Elias: Contrary to some claims, California friendly to certain businesses Local News | Elias: Newsom’s gun control amendment may open Pandora’s box So Newsom must have realized early on that if he ever wants to be president, he must establish himself as a major national Democratic figure independent of the office he now holds. That’s the context of his putative upcoming debate with Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who by now also must be aware that he too will not be running...

Hayward man arrested for allegedly robbing Macy's in San Mateo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

(KRON) -- A Hayward man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly robbing a Macy's store, according to the San Mateo Police Department.On Thursday around 8 p.m., a man was placed several bottles of perfume in a plastic bag at a Macy's store located at the Hillsdale Shopping Center. The man, later identified as Ruben Polanco, left the store with the bag of perfume bottles once he realized a loss prevention agent began to take notice, police said.A physical struggle ensued outside of the store when the loss prevention agent attempted to regain possession of the merchandise. The agent took a picture of Polanco's license plate as he drove away, SMPD said. Massive sinkhole forms in SF intersection after water main break On Saturday, the Fremont Police Department located the 33-year-old's car. Polanco was arrested by San Mateo police and booked into the San Mateo County Jail for second degree robbery. A week prior to Polanco robbing the Macy's at Hillsdale Shopping Center, another robbery ...

Chile savoring every moment of Rugby World Cup debut. Even a big defeat.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

Losing by 30 points never felt so good to Marcelo Torrealba.The Chile scrumhalf savored every moment of his, and his country’s, Rugby World Cup debut — from singing the national anthem to witnessing the passion of the team’s colorful fans, seeing his friends and family in the crowd and feeling the muscles burn in his legs in the most intense game he’s ever played.“I’m grateful for what I am living as a player,” Torrealba said Tuesday as he looked back with pride on Chile’s 42-12 loss to Japan in Toulouse, France, on Sunday. “They are unique things that will remain with me forever.”For the players and fans of Los Condores, this is more than just a rugby tournament. It’s a “party” — in Torrealba’s words — and a celebration of the strides Chilean rugby has made to get to its first World Cup.Just take Torrealba himself. He attended the 2015 World Cup in Britain as a 19-year-old fan, thinking he’d never have the chance to be at the tournament as a player.Indeed, a few months later ...

Would toll lanes improve commutes on south side of Capital Beltway?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

Virginia is considering extending the Express Lanes by 11 miles, from where they currently end in Springfield, through Alexandria, over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, to the Route 210 interchange in Maryland.The Virginia Department of Transportation’s I-495 Southside Express Lanes Study, which began last year, is contemplating a variety of options to deal with typically heavy weekday traffic. According to VDOT, the heaviest traveled segment is between U.S. Route 1 in Alexandria and Interstate 295 at the Wilson Bridge.When the Wilson Bridge was rebuilt in the early 2000s, space was preserved on the bridge decks for future projects.Among the study’s potential configurations across the bridge are two express lanes in each direction or one lane for rapid bus or Metrorail if the system were extended to the National Harbor area.Two public meetings are being held this week: Tuesday, a virtual public meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with details on how to attend ava...

Committee to vote on possible delay of Denver sidewalk fees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A vote will take place during a city council committee meeting on Tuesday and decide if sidewalk fees and repairs for Denver homeowners should be delayed. The initiative was originally passed by Denver voters last November.The fees were set to start on Jan. 1, 2024, but there is a current proposal by a council member to delay the start date by six months. If the vote passes, the new start date would be on July 1, 2024. How to check your expected bill for sidewalk repairs in Denver Proponents said the reason for the delay is responding to concerns regarding the current fee structure and allowing time for property owners to financially plan for another municipal fee. This issue falls under the Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee which meets Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. The revenue from the sidewalk fees will be placed in a special...

1 dead, 2 injured following fatal shooting, crash in NW Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

A fatal crash in Northwest Miami-Dade has prompted a significant police investigation on Northwest 79th Street following a shooting in the area, Tuesday morning. Live video footage showed several Miami-Dade Police officers, including a Crime Scene Investigation van at the scene near Northwest 27th Avenue, where a severely damaged white sedan and a yellow tarp covered a body was seen. According to police, the passenger of the white car was shot and pronounced dead on the scene. Preliminary investigations by Miami-Dade Police Department investigators revealed that two vehicles were traveling on Northwest 27th Avenue when they shot at each other. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported two injured individuals to nearby hospitals; a woman driver was transported in stable condition while the driver of another vehicle was shot and transported to Ryder Trauma Center in serious condition. Although not confirmed by police, other incidents that occurred nearby may be connected to the crash on 79th...

Authorities respond to bomb threat in North Miami Beach school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami-Dade Police officers responded to a school in a North Miami Beach school following reports of a bomb threat. On Tuesday morning, authorities were at the scene of Scheck Hillel Community School, located at 19000 NE 25th Ave. where students and faculty were evacuated onto the school’s football field as a precaution. Officials said they received reports of a former student on the campus with some sort of device, which is what prompted the investigation. A book bag and cell phone were left in one of the entrances of the school, which appears to be the center of the investigation. Police have been contacted for more information on the bomb threat.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Fine Weather, but Hot & Humid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

The weather in South Florida has been fine with hot and humid conditions continuing. There is a chance of seeing some showers and an isolated storm favoring inland areas and Gulf coast due to a build breeze out of the East-Northeast. By Wednesday, temperatures will be nearing-record levels with highs in the low to mid 90’s as a front moves into North Florida. Late week a slot of drier air should limit showers from developing, but temporarily. Most models are showing deeper moisture getting trapped across South Florida with a front stalling over North-Central Florida this weekend. Therefore, it could turn wetter starting Friday. Today in the Tropics Hurricane Lee remains a large and powerful system over 500 miles South of Bermuda. Watches will likely go up for Bermuda later today. On the forecast track, Lee will make the turn to the North midweek and travel near Bermuda with gradual weakening. As it moves, North between high pressure in the Atlantic and front moving into the ...

Surfside commissioners to vote on censuring mayor over alleged racist comment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

Surfside commissioners are set to cast their votes Tuesday night on a crucial decision: whether to censure the town’s mayor, Shlomo Danzinger. The controversy stems from allegations that Mayor Danzinger made a racially insensitive comment during a meeting last month, sparking heated debate within the community.At the center of the controversy is a statement Mayor Danzinger made during the meeting as he expressed frustration about the challenges of running the town. “What they’re looking for is, every two years, they get a new boss, new direction. It’s not easy to run a town like this. It’s not working,” he remarked. Moments later, while Commissioner Nelly Velasquez had the floor and a discussion was ongoing, Mayor Danzinger requested her to refrain from interrupting. “Commissioner, please stop interrupting,” he asserted. Following a brief pause, he added, “OK, does anybody know to speak Spanish to tell her this? Because I said it...

The 7 cringiest Olaf Scholz pirate memes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:59 GMT

Pirate’s life? Not for me, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday — appearing without an eye patch for the first time in more than a week. Last week, Scholz injured his eye after he fell while out running. At the G20 summit in India over the weekend, his eye patch was apparently an icebreaker and a conversation starter for the likes of Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, German media reported. After revealing the impact of his jogging mishap, one-eyed Scholz said he was “looking forward to the memes.” POLITICO hunted around online to find some of the funniest, but — important disclaimer! — our list features German humor.Who wore it better? Credit @galerie.arschgeweihCoalition mid-term reviewCredit @elhotzoQuiet weekend?Credit @socialistsanddemocratsBlinded to the rightcredit: @alman_memes2.0Long John Scholzcredit: @grande_flagelloTop Trumps: who wins? credit: @derbukkiBerghain clubbing …credit: imgflip