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California condors killed by avian flu for first time, increasing risk to famed species

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

A new and growing threat is facing California condors, America’s largest bird with wingspans that can stretch 9 feet and which have slowly recovered from the brink of extinction in recent decades.A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has killed at least 18 of the massive birds around the Grand Canyon in Arizona over the past month. And now California biologists are scrambling address what could be a catastrophic setback if condors in Big Sur and other parts of the state become infected.“The disease has moved so quickly,” said Kelly Sorenson, executive director of the Ventana Wildlife Society, a non-profit group that has released condors into the wilds around Big Sur and San Simeon since 1997. “And a vaccine development has not. We are in a very tough spot.”“We are preparing for a worst case scenario,” he added. “It has the potential to be devastating to the population.”Sorenson’s organization this week purchased 10 ...

How the Warriors can shed road woes with easier travel to Sacramento

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors were one of the worst road teams in the NBA this season. But they can create a slight home court advantage against the Sacramento Kings in this first round playoff series.The Kings’ fast-paced offense will be its own challenge, but that only 90 miles down I-80 separate both teams weakens the Kings’ home-court advantage. After many playoff series through the years flying across the country to New Orleans, Memphis, Oklahoma City or all three arenas in Texas, the Warriors can enjoy a travel day that only requires a 90-minute bus ride.“In the playoffs, whenever you can minimize travel, we really appreciate that for sure,” Jordan Poole said.The Warriors have the worst road record, 11-30, of any playoff team. Do the road woes lessen without all the travel traps?Poole — in his second career playoff appearance — made clear there’s a significant difference on players’ sleep schedule and physical b...

31 Best Bitcoin Gambling Sites Ranked by Crypto Online Gambling Options, Fairness & More

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

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MLS hands out six-match ban to NY Red Bulls player who used racist language vs. Earthquakes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

After using racist language in a match against the San Jose Earthquakes last Saturday, New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir will miss the next six Major League Soccer matches.MLS announced the six-match suspension and fine of an undisclosed amount for Vanzeir, who issued an apology and announced he was stepping away from the club on Tuesday.“I want to sincerely apologize to the players of the Earthquakes. I will do everything I can to be part of the change that needs to happen in the sport and our world,” Vanzier said in a statement. “I accept full responsibility for my actions. While I did not intend to cause any hard or offense with my language, I know that I did and for that I am deeply sorry.”Vanzeir uttered racist language after a foul in the 54th minute of play. Several Earthquakes players responded to the words, resulting in a small fracas on the pitch and a nearly 20-minute stoppage in the match before play resumed.Vanzeir, 24, remained on the pitch for another 15 minute...

Warriors bringing Wiggins off bench would mimic 2022 Curry plan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

The Warriors could start the 2023 playoffs like they started the 2022 postseason: with a key starter coming off the bench.Andrew Wiggins, who returned to the Warriors last week after more than a month away due to a family matter, may not return directly to the starting lineup when he steps on the court in the playoffs.Coach Steve Kerr said Thursday that Wiggins looked great, was feeling good “and ready to go”, but did not outline a full plan for the forward in Saturday’s series opener against the Kings in Sacramento. The Athletic reported that Golden State is leaning toward deploying him off the bench and will play under a 25-minute restriction.Last season, the Warriors brought Steph Curry off the bench for the first four games of their first-round series against the Nuggets. He averaged 27.5 points in those four games, and the Warriors closed out Denver in Game 5 after moving him back into the starting lineup.Wiggins was said to be feeling good after scrimmaging on back...

San Francisco’s Spring Restaurant Week offers deals at 200 restaurants. Here are our yummy picks.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

SF Restaurant Week is back, a promotion that encourages Bay Area food lovers to get back into the city to discover new places and revisit old favorites.More than 195 restaurants are participating in the Golden Gate Restaurant Association’s spring edition, with meal deals that run from Friday, April 14, through Sunday, April 23. Lunch/brunch meals are offered at the $10, $15, $25 or $30 levels and three-course dinners are priced at $30, $45, $65 or $75. Outdoor dining choices abound.We took a spin through the neighborhood options. Among the highlights:— Heading to the theater? In the Union Square area, the Donatello Rooftop is offering a $75 menu with an appetizer course, then a main (perhaps Rigatoni con Salsiccia or OssoBuco di Cinghiale) and Panna Cotta, Tiramisu or Gelato for dessert. At Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar, a sample $75 menu features Fig Crostini with burrata and honey, Pork Chop with truffle polenta and Pecan Tart.— In the Ferry Building, the new Señor Si...

Wiggins will be available for Game 1 vs. Kings, Steve Kerr says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins will be available for Game 1 on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings, head coach Steve Kerr said. It is unknown how much he will play to begin the first-round playoff series. Wiggins last played on Feb. 13. He has missed every Warriors' game since dealing with personal family matters. 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%; }In 37 games played, the 2022 NBA All-Star selection averaged 17.1 points and 5 rebounds on 47.3% shooting during the regular season.With Wiggins' return, Golden State is closer to being at full strength as the team tries to defend its title. The Warriors will be without forward Andre Iguodala who fractured his left wrist on March 13. He will be re-evalua...

4 firearms, including ghost gun, recovered; 6 arrested: OPD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Three firearms and a "ghost gun" were recovered, and six people were arrested in two separate incidents Wednesday, according to a social media post from the Oakland Police Department. In the first incident, OPD officers investigating a felony vehicle stop in the 1900 block of 16th Avenue saw a vehicle matching the description of one involved in a recent shooting. SF DA accuses Musk of ‘reckless and irresponsible’ statements about Lee stabbing Officers assigned to the Violent Crime Operations Center conducted a traffic stop and took five adults into custody. Three firearms were also recovered, police said.In a different incident, officers recovered a privately made firearm -- commonly known as a "ghost gun" -- with an extended magazine. Officers were deployed shortly after 7:15 p.m. in the 1100 block of 61st Avenue for an armed carjacking.After conducting a search, officers located a stolen vehicle in the 6200 block of Seminary Avenue. Patrol Division officers conducted a...

Leaked Pentagon Document Shows How Ukraine War Is Bleeding Into Middle East

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

A recently leaked cache of highly classified U.S. intelligence reports sheds light on the growing risk of a U.S. conflict with Iran, as well as apparent Israeli efforts to directly involve the U.S. in operations targeting Iranian interests in the Middle East. The documents expose the sensitivity of the geopolitical situation, and how tension between Russia and Israel could escalate dramatically in the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine.The set of classified documents is reported to have been shared online in a gaming forum. Police on Thursday arrested a 21-year-old U.S. Air Force National Guardsman named Jack Teixeira on suspicion of involvement in the leak.A briefing document dated February 28, marked “Top Secret” and prepared by the Defense Intelligence Agency, details four scenarios it considers possible under which Israel could provide lethal aid to Ukraine — something Washington has sought but that Israel, which has ties to Russia, has refused to do.In one plausible scenario, t...

Snowmelt leads to heavy flooding from Southwest to Rockies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:09 GMT

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A rapid spring snowmelt after an unusually wet winter is unleashing flooding from the Southwest to the Rockies, causing residents there and in the Upper Midwest to evacuate or stock up on sandbags amid surging creeks and rivers.’In Flagstaff, Arizona, neighbors on one street have been working side by side since Tuesday with shovels to stave off floodwaters from their homes. Three creek-retention basins installed last year helped initially, city emergency officials said. But water has engulfed the shoulder of a local highway, and several roads and sidewalks are closed. Even sections of urban trails are submerged. Officials are calling it an unprecedented amount of water, something that was impossible to plan for.“It would be nice to have an exact model of what we need to do. But we don’t,” Flagstaff Vice Mayor Austin Aslan told the Arizona Daily Sun on Wednesday. “We don’t know what the next fire will look like, or where that scar will be. Th...