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Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.COVID closures worsethan dying laptopsRe: “‘Dying’ Chromebooks crowd e-waste bins” (Page A1, July 24).How unfortunate that no one knew that the Chromebook’s low price might be offset by “planned obsolescence” costs. Whoops.But from 35,000 feet, the millions spent on Chromebooks by school districts would be excusable had they resulted in measurable educational achievement. The COVID mandate said that school districts “provid[e] some sort of digital learning device” to facilitate remote learning. What was the measurable educational result? Per the Public Policy Institute of California headlines, “Pandemic disruptions reversed nearly six years of academic progress.”Early on it was clear that COVID was a serious risk for the aged — children much less so. With 5.8 million school-aged kids, the California Department of Public Health reports 1,582,829 COVID cases and 63 deaths, so there are tw...

60-acre fire threatening structures in South Bay

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

(KRON) -- A fire in the South Bay has grown to 60 acres and is threatening multiple structures, Cal Fire said Wednesday. Forward progress on the fire has been stopped. The fire is at Clayton Road and Via de la Vista, which is east of San Jose. Fire officials reported the fire on Twitter at 2:56 p.m. Approximately 70 San Jose Fire Department personnel are at the scene and a unified command has been established with Cal Fire, according to SJFD. The fire has been dubbed the "Clayton Fire." Seventy San Jose firefighters are at the scene. This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Man reported missing out of Oakley

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakley Police Department reported a man as missing. Michael Orr, 56, has not been seen since July 28. Orr lives in the Oakley/Antioch area and was reported missing by his family on the morning of July 28. He was last seen wearing a black hat, a black shirt, and dark-colored pants. Orr uses a cane to walk. Anyone who sees him or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call OPD at (925) 625-8060.

Human skeletal remains found near Fairfield creek

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

(KRON) -- Human skeletal remains were discovered Thursday near a creek in a remote area of Fairfield, the Fairfield Police Department said. A member of the community found the remains and notified Fairfield PD. The person directed officers to the location of the remains. They appear to have been in the area for some time, police said. Man accused of holding woman in cinder block cell lived in Bay Area The remains appear to be those of an adult, police said, however, the gender of the decedent is unknown. There is no immediate indication of foul play, police said. Fairfield PD Investigations Division detectives will be working to identify the decedent and determine a cause of death.The investigation is ongoing, police said.

San Jose man accused of killing his roommate

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

(KRON) -- The 2022 death of a San Jose man has been ruled a homicide, the San Jose Police Department said Thursday. David Gregg, 29, of San Jose has been arrested in connection with the death.Police said that on Oct. 22, 2022, Gregg punched his housemate several times in the face at their residence on the 3000 block of Florence Ave. Gregg fled the scene and the victim declined medical attention, police said. SJPD: 2 men stormed into San Jose poker game, stole $30,000 That night, a third housemate called police to say they found the victim on the ground after he appeared to fall down and hit his head on the edge of his bed frame. He was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. On Oct. 28, the victim died. Gregg was arrested on Nov. 11 in San Jose by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office. He was originally booked for felony assault, but on July 27, 2023, the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office ruled the death a homicide. The case has been sent to the Santa Clara County Distri...

Driver who tried to ram bicyclist with truck arrested for hate crimes

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

(KRON) -- A driver who allegedly attempted to ram a bicyclist with his truck and shouted racial epithets Wednesday has been arrested and charged with hate crimes, according to the Novato Police Department. Novato PD patrol officers responded to a report of someone trying to hit a bicyclist with a truck.Officers located the victim near his home and interviewed him. The victim told police a man in a pickup truck approached him on Fourth Street and accused him of stealing his bicycle. Man accused of holding woman in cinder block cell lived in Bay Area The suspect threatened the victim's life and used racial epithets while the victim rode away, police said. Witnesses also provided officers with testimony.The victim described the vehicle and the suspected driver. Officers searched the area and later found the truck. It was unoccupied.At around 5:30 p.m., the driver came to the Novato Police Department and provided a statement to detectives. He was identified as 58-year-old Novato resid...

Russell Henley’s strong finish gives him a 62 and a 1-shot lead at Wyndham

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Russell Henley still thinks about a poor finish from two years ago at the Wyndham Championship. He had no complaints about his start Thursday, an 8-under 62 that gave him the lead in the final tournament before the PGA Tour’s postseason.Henley hit his approach to 6 feet for eagle on the par-5 15th on his way to a 30 on the back nine at rain-softened Sedgefield Country Club. He led by one over Adam Svensson and Byeong Hun An, who birdied his last two holes.Henley is at No. 34 in the FedEx Cup standings, while Svensson is No 37 and An No. 52. They are assured a place in the postseason, which is for the top 70. They could be getting a head start on the FedEx Cup playoffs.Adam Scott doesn’t have that luxury, and that made his opening 65 valuable. He is at No. 81 and needs a big finish to salvage his season. So does Justin Thomas at No. 78 — for the FedEx Cup and the Ryder Cup — and he could only manage a 70.Henley was helped by avoiding the light but ...

Fairfax Financial Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (FRFHF) on Thursday reported earnings of $734.4 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of $28.80.The financial services holding company posted revenue of $6.65 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FRFHF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FRFHFSource

Pembina Pipeline: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Pembina Pipeline Corp. (PBA) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $270.3 million.On a per-share basis, the Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had net income of 45 cents.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 46 cents per share.The oil and gas transportation and services company posted revenue of $1.54 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PBA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PBASource

Prescott won’t feel disrespected by trash talk at Cowboys camp. The star QB says he often starts it

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:47:08 GMT

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dak Prescott was asked his favorite moment so far of his eighth training camp with the Dallas Cowboys and referred back to the topic from the first several minutes of his meeting with reporters Thursday.“Probably the trash talking,” Prescott said. “Just being honest with you. I enjoy it. I really do. It gets the best of me. You got to be accountable from your words. I like to see other peoples’ reaction.”The issue came up a day earlier in practice when cornerback Trevon Diggs was caught on video delivering an expletive-laced message to his quarterback after Prescott ran toward a pylon in 11-on-11 drills. The question, of course, was whether Prescott would have scored on the play.Diggs, who last week signed a $97 million, five-year extension, was criticized by pundits for disrespecting his team leader. The reaction from the player tied for the NFL lead in interceptions through his first three seasons?“Stay out of our business,” said Diggs, who led the league wit...