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46-year-old Oakland Zoo elephant euthanized after battle with arthritis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Zoo mourned the loss of one of its elderly African Elephants, Lisa, at age 46, after her battle with progressive arthritis. Lisa was humanely euthanized on Sunday.“We are heartbroken," said Dr. Alex Herman, VP of Veterinary Services at Oakland Zoo. "Her disease progressed to a point where we didn’t want her last day to be her worst day, and it was time to do the most humane thing and to let her go."(Oakland Zoo)(Oakland Zoo)(Oakland Zoo)(Oakland Zoo)(Oakland Zoo)(Oakland Zoo)(Oakland Zoo)(Oakland Zoo)(Oakland Zoo)Lisa came to the Oakland Zoo in 1979 and was one of only sixteen female African Elephants 46 years and older in Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoos, officials said. She recently celebrated her 46th birthday where zookeepers presented her with a large spread of treats, enrichment, and pinatas filled with her favorite fruits.“Lisa has been a deeply beloved part of our Oakland Zoo family since 1979. She was truly special to me, and to a...

Alameda police looking for missing person

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

(KRON) -- The Alameda Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 56-year-old missing man. Angel Ambriz was reported missing last Thursday, March 23, according to police. 2 people shot at Sikh temple in Sacramento County, sheriff’s office says Since being reported missing, APD officers have attained video footage that shows Ambriz walking at the Marina Village Yacht Harbor on March 18 just before 2 p.m.Ambriz is described as 5'04" and 150 pounds with black eyes and black and gray hair. If you see Ambriz, police ask that you call the Alameda Police Department at (510) 337-8340.

Photos show injured mountain lion on Interstate 80 in Placer County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

(KTXL) — An injured mountain lion in the center divider of Interstate 80 impacted traffic Monday morning near the community of Applegate, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP's Auburn office shared two photos of the mountain lion just after 7:30 a.m.The agency advised that drivers on westbound I-80 should slow down and be prepared to stop as they pass through the area west of Applegate. The wildlife you can find even in central Sacramento In the photos shared on Facebook, the mountain lion can be seen lying on the roadway behind a CHP patrol vehicle and a utility vehicle. The CHP shared photos of an injured mountain lion that was in the center divider of Interstate 80Although the mountain lion has its head up in both photos, it appears to be visibly injured.

1 person hospitalized after stabbing in San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- One person is in the hospital after a stabbing Sunday afternoon, the San Jose Police Department announced on Twitter. The stabbing happened around 2:51 p.m. near Almaden Expressway and Highway 85.The unidentified victim was suffering "life-threatening" injuries, according to SJPD. As of 6:10 p.m., the injuries have been updated to "non-life-threatening." Police said the victim is now stable. The victim has at least one stab wound. As of 5:50 p.m., there have been no arrests in the stabbing. Police will continue to investigate the stabbing. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }San Jose recorded its seventh homicide of 2023 after a shooting last week, KRON4 reported. This is a developing story. Check back as KRON4 ...

Quarterback Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Baltimore Ravens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Quarterback Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Baltimore Ravens.Source

Sabres’ Russian player won’t take part in Pride night warmup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing not to participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on the team’s Pride night, when players are expected to wear rainbow-colored jerseys in support of the LGBTQ+ community.The team announced Lyubushkin’s decision Monday morning. Lyubushkin is from Moscow, where he has family and visits regularly in the offseason.The 28-year-old defenseman is expected to play Monday night against Montreal despite not taking part in warmups. Other players are set to not only wear the rainbow-colored jerseys but use Pride tape on their sticks. The Sabres as an organization are so intent on promoting Pride night that they changed their social media avatar to feature their logo encircled by a rainbow-colored outline.Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said Thursday he understood how difficult the situation was to navigate.“There’s such a sensitivity to the topic, and you have c...

CNBC: lo que debes hacer para mantener la independencia financiera en una relación a largo plazo, según asesor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

Cuatro de cada cinco estadounidenses creen que las mujeres permanecen en relaciones infelices debido a la falta de independencia financiera, según datos de la encuesta State of the Nation 2023 de Bumble. Si la independencia es importante para usted, sería prudente mantener cierta distancia financiera con su pareja, ya sea que sienta o no que su relación está en un terreno inestable. “Si su sistema de valores es poder ser independiente, entonces debe crear esa independencia”, dijo Mark La Spisa, planificador financiero certificado y presidente de Vermilion Financial. Identifica los “agujeros negros” en tu bolsillo que están succionando tus finanzas Las “trampas de pobreza” y cómo afectan tus finanzas Un movimiento de dinero que puede hacer para garantizar su autonomía: no combine cuentas bancarias.USA EL “MÉTODO DE LAS TRES CUENTAS”El hecho de que esté en una relación no significa que todo su dinero deba de...

Condado Montgomery ofrece grabado gratuito del convertidor catalítico para combatir robos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

El Departamento de Policía del Condado Montgomery anunció un nuevo esfuerzo para frenar los robos de convertidores catalíticos, que se han disparado en los últimos años.La agencia junto a concesionarios de automóviles y mecánicos locales se unieron para ofrecer grabados y pinturas de convertidores catalíticos.Las piezas se etiquetarán con un número de identificación serializado. Ese número de serie se almacena en una base de datos para ayudar a rastrearlo en caso de robo.La “Operación: Etch and Catch” se lanzó durante el fin de semana.Para inscribirse, comunícate con su distrito de policía local.Distritos 1 y 2: Llame al 240-773-6727Distritos 3 y 4: Correo electrónico [email protected] condado Montgomery informa que se han robado más de 700 piezas de automóviles en lo que va del año. Los Toyota Prius y Honda CR-V corren el mayor riesgo de robo de convertidores catalíticos, informó la policía.El convertidor catalítico es la parte que elimina algunas d...

3 children killed in shooting at Nashville school; shooter dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Three children were killed in a shooting at a school in the Nashville neighborhood of Green Hills on Monday morning.The Nashville Fire Department said the shooting happened at The Covenant School, a private Christian school with an enrollment of about 200 students from preschool to sixth grade. It was initially reported as an "active shooter" incident. The fire department said medics were treating "multiple patients," and the total number of people injured was not immediately clear. Three children who were brought to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt died from their injuries, the hospital confirmed to Nexstar's WKRN. The ages of the children killed were not immediately released. Nashville police reported that officers "engaged" the shooter, who is dead. It was not clear whether the shooter died by suicide or was shot by police.ATF Nashville also said they they were responding to the scene to assist police. A reunification area was establi...

DeSantis signs bill expanding state voucher program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:42 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis made another bold move in the realm of education Monday, signing a controversial bill that expands the state’s voucher program. The Universal School Choice Legislation, as it’s called, will make state funds available to all students in Florida who wish to attend a private school, regardless of their income or ability.DeSantis signed the bill at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami during a news conference where he defended his decision. “The fact of the matter is our school districts perform better because they’ve embraced choice,” he said. “Our charter schools perform better because they have to compete for individual students. They’re not entitled to get anybody as a charter school and of course having private schools that can service the needs of parents so that a parent will take that scholarship and say, ‘You know what, I want to go to this particular school because of what they’re offering.’...