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California 4th graders to get free access to more state parks, museums

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

(FOX40.COM) — California 4th-grade students and their families will have free access to even more parks through the free California State Park Adventure Pass program, the California Department of Parks and Recreation announced Wednesday. The program, now in its third year, is expanding to cover 54 state parks, up from 19, and valid from September 1 to August 31 the year that a California student is in fourth grade or a "fourth-grade equivalent." How owls could be the next frontier for pest control in Napa Valley At participating parks, the pass entitles holders to a waiver of the vehicle entrance fee or a waiver of a per-person entrance fee, including up to three adults, and all children, 15 years of age and younger, with the fourth-grade child.“We launched the California State Park Adventure Pass in 2021 to provide fourth graders and their families with more opportunities to reap the mental, physical, and social-emotional health benefits of time spen...

Napa police warn of scammers spoofing department’s phone number

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

(KRON) -- The Napa Police Department is warning residents of scam calls that are impersonating its detectives and spoofing the non-emergency phone number.One resident reported that they received a phone call from someone identifying themselves as Detective Bill Hernandez of Napa PD, police said. The scammer added that they were also from Homeland Security and asked questions about the resident’s credit cards and purchases. Family of 4 hospitalized on Thanksgiving after car veers off I-580 in Livermore The call appeared to come from Napa PD’s non-emergency number, (707)-257-9223, but police said it was being spoofed. Spoofing is “when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity,” according to the Federal Communications Commission.“If there is a question about who is calling,” Napa PD wrote in a Facebook post, “please hang up and dial our non-emergency number.” The department said not to hit “redial” or give any in...

2 hospitalized after 10-vehicle pileup on I-95 northeast of Baltimore

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving at least 10 vehicles on Interstate 95 northeast of Baltimore, according to Maryland State Police.The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on I-95 in Edgewood, Maryland.Harford County Fire and EMS said volunteer firefighters responded to the crash and were checking a total of 20 people for injuries.State police said there’s no word on the condition of the two people taken to the hospital.The fire department said the crash blocked three left lanes of northbound I-95.Two lanes were getting by the crash scene in the area.Source

Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading Lions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Love set the tone with a 53-yard pass to Christian Watson on the first snap and finished with a career-high-tying three touchdowns, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 29-22 win over the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions on Thursday.The Packers (5-6) were in control of a game they never trailed, taking advantage of Jared Goff’s career-high three fumbles — returning one for a score in the first quarter — and Dan Campbell’s aggressiveness on fourth down.The Lions (8-3) went for it five times on fourth down and only converted once on the final touchdown drive. One of the failed attempts was a decision to fake a punt with a run from their 23 in the third quarter down by nine points.Three plays after the failed fake, Love threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Watson to give Green Bay a 29-14 lead.Goff pulled Detroit within seven points with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Josh Reynolds and 2-point conversion pass to Sam LaPorta with 41 seconds left, but couldn̵...

Norris scores 20, Loyola Chicago closes on 14-2 run to beat Boston College 71-68

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Braden Norris scored 20 points, including five in a closing 14-2 run, and Loyola Chicago rallied to defeat Boston College 71-68 in the consolation game of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Classic on Thursday.Two free throws by Jaeden Zackery put the Eagles up 66-67 with just under four minutes to go but they missed their next seven shots until Devin McGlockton got a basket on a goaltend with 10.2 seconds left that made it 70-68. Norris, who opened the season with 16 straight made free throws, made 1 of 2 with 8.8 remaining but Quinten Post missed a 3-pointer from the left corner in the closing seconds.Norris had four free throws in the 13-0 run and Miles Rubin had a pair of baskets. His jumper at 58.8 seconds, gave the Ramblers a 68-66 lead after Des Watson had hit a 3 to tie it.Jayden Dawson scored a 14 points for the Ramblers (3-3), who went 13 of 29 (45%) from 3-point range and 9 of 24 (37.5%). Norris went 5 of 7 on 3s..Post finished with 25...

Quién es Geert Wilders, el político antiislámico que se impuso en las elecciones en Países Bajos

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

(CNN Español) — Geert Wilders, del Partido de la Libertad (PVV), resultó ganador en las eleciones celebradas este miércoles en Países Bajos, y su victoria podría tener efectos profundos para el país europeo.Su manifiesto antimusulmán, antiisilámico, anti Unión Europea y escéptico de la guerra en Ucrania le permitió obtener 37 escaños y convertirse en el bloque más numeroso en la Cámara de Representantes, según la emisora ​​pública NOS. Wilders comienza ahora su trabajo por formar una coalición de Gobierno. Pero ¿quién es Geert Wilders?¿Quién es Geert Wilders?Wilders nació hace 60 años en el seno de una familia de clase media de la ciudad de Venlo, cerca de la frontera con Alemania. “El Donald Trump de Países Bajos”, como se lo conoce, se convirtió en el político más votado gracias a una efectiva campaña electoral en la que puso el foco en la migración y las políticas de asilo, prometiendo que el país “sería devuelto a los neerlandeses” y que “se f...

Business Highlights: Retailers prepare for Black Friday; world stocks mixed

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

___Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spendingNEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements. But executives are growing concerned with a spending slowdown that could temper sales on the day after Thanksgiving as well as throughout the holidays. Shoppers, powered by a solid job market and steady wage growth, had demonstrated a resilience that confounded economists and ran counter to sour sentiments that Americans themselves have expressed in opinion polls. Such spending came despite higher prices in the grocery aisle and higher borrowing costs. But consumers are coming under more under pressure from dwindling savings, increased credit card debt and still stubborn inflation.___Amazon and NFL hoping to establish a tradition with the first Black Friday gameIt is not a stretch to say that the Black Friday game between the Miami Dolphins and New ...

Denver weather: Pinpoint weather alert day for Black Friday snow

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Friday as snow and much colder temperatures move into Denver's weather forecast Thursday night into the weekend. Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are in effect from Thursday evening through Saturday. Accumulating snow will make travel difficult during this time. Weather tonight: Snow & coldSnow will start to pick up after sunset and continue Friday night. Temperatures will be cold and fall to lows in the teens alongside a stronger breeze gusting up to 30 mph at times. Weather tomorrow: Snow showers, coldFriday, snow showers will thin, but Denver will be left with chilly and cloudy conditions. Highs will only reach the mid-20s, which is much more typical for lows this time of year. Looking ahead: Snow ending, milder workweekMost of the snow will start to taper off on Friday, but the chance for a few more snow showers will continue into Saturday morning. From this snowfall event, the Denver metro ...

Denver activates severe weather shelters ahead of snowstorm

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The City and County of Denver is activating its cold weather shelter plan and opening up warming centers this weekend. The warming shelters will be in the ballroom of New Directions (the former Best Western hotel), 4595 Quebec St., and the Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. These spots in Colorado have winter weather advisories in effect Both locations will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Buses will transfer people from St. Francis Center between 6-9:30 p.m. each night.Shelters throughout the city are also expanding their capacity for the cold weather this weekend. These shelters include:For individual men – Lawrence Street Community Center, 2222 Lawrence St.For individual women – Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence St.For youth ages 15-20 – Urban Peak, 2100 Stout St.Denver Parks and Recreation is also opening its recreation enters as daytime warming centers on Friday for people who need a place to warm up. Each location will be equippe...

2 hurt in stabbing in Five Points

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:48:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two people were transported to local hospitals, according to Denver Police, after a stabbing occurred in the Five Points neighborhood.According to a tweet from DPD, two people were transported with unknown injuries, but updates will be provided when available. Thieves steal truck in Thornton, shoot at victim trying to stop them The stabbing was reported at the intersection of Park Avenue and Lawrence Street. Officers were reportedly on scene at about 11:08 a.m.This is breaking news. FOX31 will update this post when more information becomes available.