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Bay Area 4th of July events

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Bay Area is celebrating July 4 this Tuesday. Already, there have been a number of parades and other events across the region. Weather permitting, fireworks shows should be visible around the Bay Area Tuesday night. You can also tune in to KRON4 for our annual July 4th Live, hosted by Olivia Horton and Stephanie Lin.Here's a roundup of some of the other Bay Area 4th of July events taking place today.Danville July 4 ParadeOn Tuesday morning, the annual Danville July 4 parade attracted thousands.KRON4's Michael Thomas was there and brought us this report. San Francisco fireworks showIn San Francisco, preparations are underway for the annual fireworks at the Embarcadero. KRON4's Will Tran was there and brings us this report. Alameda 4th of July ParadeIn the East Bay, the annual Alameda 4th of July parade was expected to attract 60,000 people. The parade, which is said to be the longest in the nation, featured 170 entries and over 2,500 p...

Orioles’ Hicks answers expected boos in the Bronx with HR in 2nd game back against Yankees

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The mere mention of Aaron Hicks’ name at Yankee Stadium is drawing boos, a reaction the former Yankees outfielder expected on his return to the Bronx.Booed in pregame introductions, jeered during a brief tribute video Monday night and booed before each at-bat, the reception for the now-Orioles outfielder is everything Hicks thought it could be. There were even a few more boos Tuesday, when Hicks homered in his second game back in New York after the Yankees released him on May 26, ending his eight-year, injury-filled tenure with the team.“I definitely enjoyed my time here,” Hicks said “I enjoyed being a Yankee. I enjoyed the team and it’s just kind of one of those things, a little disappointing, but at the same time it’s like they’re going to do what they’re going to do and I can’t control that.”Hicks hit a 372-foot drive off New York’s Clarke Schmidt a few rows deep into the right-field seats for his fifth homer since joining the Orioles on May 30, after Cedric...

Nola beats former teammate Eflin as the Phillies beat AL-leading Rays 3-1 for 10th straight road win

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Nola tied a career-high with 12 strikeouts and beat former teammate Zach Eflin as the Philadelphia Phillies won their 10th consecutive road game, 3-1 over the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.It’s the Phillies’ longest winning away from home since the 1976 club won a franchise-best 13 straight.Nola (8-6) allowed one run and five hits over 7 1/3 innings. The last batter he faced, Wander Franco, homered. Craig Kimbrel worked the ninth and earned his 13th save in 13 chances.Eflin (9-4) was making his first start against his old team after signing a $40 million, three-year contract, the largest free-agent deal in Rays’ history. The 29-year-old right-hander, who had won each of his first eight home starts, gave up two runs, four hits and struck out nine in seven innings.Eflin was the eighth pitcher, and the first since Rick Sutcliffe led the Chicago Cubs in 1984 to their first playoff trip in 39 years, to win his first eight home st...

Israeli authorities report air-raid sirens in southern Israel, indicating rocket attack out of Gaza Strip

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli authorities report air-raid sirens in southern Israel, indicating rocket attack out of Gaza Strip.Source

4 people, including a baby, died crossing the Rio Grande into Texas in 48-hour period, official says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — An infant was among four people who died while crossing the Rio Grande in the Texas border city of Eagle Pass in a 48-hour period over the holiday weekend, authorities said.The Texas Department of Public Safety’s Tactical Marine Unit on Saturday recovered four people from the river, including a woman and baby girl who were unresponsive, Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Chris Olivarez said on Twitter on Monday.Officials immediately began chest compressions on the woman and baby, and both were taken to the hospital, Olivarez said. Both were pronounced dead at the hospital, he said. The two survivors were turned over to U.S. Border Patrol, Olivarez said.On Sunday, the body of a man was recovered from the river, and on Monday, the body of a woman was found, Olivarez said.The identities of the dead weren’t known because none had identifying documents on them, he said.The bodies were round in the same region where nine migrants died while attempti...

Fairfax Co. police seek suspect in Chantilly sexual battery case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

Police are investigating a possible connection between two sexual assault cases in the same neighborhood of Chantilly, Virginia.The Fairfax County Police Department said a man approached a woman outdoors in the 14500 block of Northeast Place around 11:30 a.m. Monday. The suspect forcefully grabbed the woman in a private area before putting her in a choke hold, according to police.The woman’s mother, who was knocking on a neighbor’s door nearby, ran toward the assailant. Police said the man ran away before officers arrived.In a news release Tuesday, police described the suspect as a man in his 40s with straight, black hair and a tall, medium build. Footage from a home security camera showed the suspect running from the scene, wearing gray clothing, a black hat and a surgical mask.Detectives said they are investigating possible links with a May 18 case, in which police said a man entered a woman’s home just two blocks away on Iberia Circle, and attempted to sexually ...

Struggling Padres designate Cruz for assignment and place Wacha on injured list

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The struggling San Diego Padres designated Nelson Cruz for assignment and placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation on Tuesday.The 43-year-old Cruz, playing on a $1 million, one-year contract, was batting .245 with a .283 on-base percentage. He had five homers and 23 RBIs.The Padres signed the seven-time All-Star during the offseason to be the DH and add clubhouse leadership.The Padres came into the season with World Series aspirations after reaching the NL Championship Series last season, but have struggled offensively and are mired in fourth place in the NL West, seven games under .500 and 11 games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Padres also recalled left-hander José Castillo, right-hander Matt Waldron and infielder Matthew Batten from Triple-A El Paso and optioned right-hander Domingo Tapia to El Paso.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Kepler drives in four to back Maeda’s strong start in Twins’ 9-3 win over Royals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler had four RBIs, including a three-run homer, while Kenta Maeda continued his strong comeback from the injured list for the Minnesota Twins in a 9-3 win against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.Donovan Solano and Byron Buxton each had three hits and added back-to-back homers in the fifth inning for Minnesota, which has won four of five after being swept in Atlanta that caused manager Rocco Baldelli to criticize his team’s effort. Carlos Correa added a third-inning single for his 1,000th career hit at 28 years old.Maeda (2-5) made his third start since coming off the injured list for a right triceps strain. He gave up two runs and three hits in a season-high seven innings. He struck out nine. In the three starts, Maeda has given up just three earned runs in 17 innings.“I had the time to look over my mechanics while I was on the IL,” Maeda said through an interpreter. “And now I can concentrate on each hitter I’m facing, so that’s a plus. I can attack with...

Denver Nuggets 2023 Summer League: Roster, schedule and how to watch

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Nuggets fans have basked in NBA championship glory for a few weeks now, but it's already time to gear up for next season.The Nuggets announced the 2023 Summer League roster and schedule this week. The games are set for July 7-17 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, but fans have options to watch them from home. Coach Malone is the new voice of the Denver airport train Each NBA team will play at least five games in the summer league. After each team plays four games, the leading four will advance to the playoffs, which culminate in a championship matchup. The teams that don't make the championship round will play a fifth game in the meantime.Nuggets 2023 Summer League rosterNuggets assistant coach John Beckett will lead as head coach. The team is stacked with rookies except for Cassius Stanley and Peyton Watson.Meet the 2023 Summer League Denver Nuggets, listed here with their position and where they were before the NBA:Armaan Franklin, guard, Virgi...

Who is under an enhanced risk for severe weather in Colorado on July 4th?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Independence Day celebrations might be affected by severe storms across Colorado, making the holiday a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day.In the morning the weather was nice, fit for a parade even. But as temperatures rose across the state, so did the risk of severe weather. Full July 4th forecast: Threat of storms There is potential for large hail, heavy rains, flash flooding, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes through the afternoon and evening on the Fourth of July. Here is what you should prepare for.Enhanced risk for severe stormsWhen it comes to storms in Colorado, it’s important to understand the different categories as described by the National Weather Service.An enhanced risk is an intense threat. It is not common, and happens once or twice a year, according to the NWS. It means that meteorologists are highly confident that storms will produce damaging winds, severe hail and tornadoes.There is a slight risk covering much of the state, which means that there i...