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Raising the retirement age for pilots to 67 is facing fierce opposition — from pilots

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

Alexandra Skores | The Dallas Morning News (TNS)Pilots and flight attendant unions are sounding alarms at an attempt in Congress to raise the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots by two years to 67.The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes funding for the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years, includes an amendment that would raise the mandatory retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67. House bill 3935 was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 14 after a House subcommittee tacked on the amendment to alter the age commercial airline pilots have to step down.The Regional Airline Association is supportive of the house bill, stating the age change is “modest” and allows for the retention of more experienced captains, who can in turn fly alongside and mentor new first officers, to stabilize attrition. Concerns have been rising over the crippli...

Pacifica: Drunk driver had two children in vehicle when he struck parked car, police say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

PACIFICA — A suspect was driving drunk and had two children in his car when he collided with a parked car in Pacifica on Saturday and attempted to flee the scene, leading to his arrest, according to authorities.Police in a news release Tuesday said that officers responded to a report of a non-injury crash about 11:55 a.m. Saturday in the area of Fairway and Seaside Drives. It was reported that the driver of a white Chevrolet sedan collided with a parked vehicle and attempted to leave the scene.Upon arrival, officers found the suspect vehicle and determined that a 40-year-old Union City man was involved — and that he had been driving with a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old in the car.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 5 teens arrested on suspicion of robbery, resisting arrest after hourlong, 50-mile Peninsula pursuit Crime and Public Safety | San Carlos: 2 Redwood City men arrested on suspicion of stealing $50,000 in construction material Crime and P...

Mickey’s Toontown troubles plague Disneyland 3 months after land reopens

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

Construction walls have returned to Mickey’s Toontown just a few months after the themed land reopened following a yearlong refurbishment to address persistent problems in the popular kiddie playland.The recently refreshed Mickey’s Toontown that reopened in mid-March at the Anaheim theme park has undergone a series of tuneups and touch-ups in the ensuing months to address issues with everything from artificial turf and rubber flooring to playground equipment and water features.Some areas of Mickey’s Toontown may be temporarily unavailable on a rolling basis through mid-July for maintenance work as part of Disneyland’s commitment to deliver a great guest experience, according to Disneyland officials.Disneyland officials said they were thrilled to see so many guests enjoying Mickey’s Toontown.Jules Salazar-Ayers, 4, visits with Goofy and Pete at Mickey’s Toontown inside Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Pete is the villainous arch-nemesis of Mickey Mouse, an...

Stanford Jazz Festival 2023: Here’s who to catch in star-studded lineup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

A few months back when the Stanford Jazz Festival announced trumpeter Terence Blanchard as the opening act it looked like a smart move for the summer concert series, which runs June 23-August 5.With the news breaking on June 8 that the seven-time Grammy Award-winner and two-time Oscar nominee had been tapped by SFJAZZ to replace the organization’s founder Randall Kline as executive artistic director, Blanchard’s booking took on the aura of brilliance.Already a groundbreaking artist whose creative endeavors encompass popular culture and the most exclusive realms, Blanchard is ideally equipped to expand SFJAZZ’S mission as an educator, bandleader and composer. The fact that the announcement came just weeks after the Metropolitan Opera presented his first opera, “Champion,” which followed last year’s celebrated premiere of Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” the Met’s first-ever production by an African-American composer, highlighted in neon his singular reach.Saturday’s Bing...

Biden in SF: Street closures, what you need to know

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- President Joe Biden arrived in the Bay Area on Monday and will remain in the area through Wednesday. President Biden visited a nature preserve in Palo Alto on Monday, where he announced $600 million for projects to address climate change.On Tuesday, the president will be in San Francisco to meet with technology leaders and discuss AI.President Biden's visit to San Francisco will result in several street closures.Biden SF street closures:The following streets will be closed between 12. p.m. Monday through 1 p.m. WednesdayCalifornia between Mason & StocktonSacramento between Mason & PowellMason between California & ClayPowell between California & ClayThe following streets will be closed between 1p.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesday:Market between Spear & SteuartSpear between Market & MissionSteuart between Market & MissionMission between Spear and The EmbarcaderoSeveral Muni routes will also be impacted by the president's visit. For a complete...

Over 28K PG&E customers without power in Richmond

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

(KRON) -- Over 28,000 customers are being impacted by a power outage in Richmond, according to PG&E. The widespread outage appears to be affecting areas across the city and in neighboring San Pablo. Group of bicyclists rides onto 580 freeway, prompting CHP warning As of now, there is now word on what is causing the outage or when power will be restored. The outage has impacted BART service in the area, with the transit agency reporting a "major delay" due to equipment problems.A PG&E spokesperson told KRON4 that the outage began around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday and that it was impacting about 28,000 customers. Crews are currently on the scene to investigate the cause and to determine an estimated time for power to be restored.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Missing Titanic tour sub has about 40 hours of oxygen left

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

BOSTON (NewsNation) — The five people onboard a missing submersible that was headed for the Titanic shipwreck on Sunday have approximately "40 hours of breathable air left," the U.S. Coast Guard estimated Tuesday.So far, search and rescue teams have been unable to find the vessel which is believed to be about 900 miles east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. "You're dealing with a surface search and a subsurface search and frankly that makes it an incredibly complex operation," Capt. Jamie Frederick with the First Coast Guard District said at a press conference Tuesday.Now, rescuers are in a serious race against time. As of 1 p.m. Eastern Tuesday, the five people in the sub have about 40 hours before they run out of air. But finding the sub is just part of the challenge. Officials will also have to figure out how to recover the vessel, which could be as far as two miles underwater."If the sub is located, then the experts need to look at what is the best course of action for recovering the ...

Guns, suspected narcotics seized in Hayward traffic stop

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

(KRON) -- A routine traffic stop in Hayward led to one arrest and the seizure of a handgun and suspected narcotics, the Hayward Police Department said Tuesday. During the traffic stop, a motorist who was pulled over for a moving violation exhibited signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Group of bicyclists rides onto 580 freeway, prompting CHP warning The driver also told officers he had a handgun and drugs inside the car, police said. The driver was placed under arrest and the car was searched.During the search, a loaded handgun and suspected narcotics, including suspected cocaine, were found. Drug sales paraphernalia was also found in the car.Hayward police used the announcement of the arrest as an opportunity to report someone you suspect is driving under the influence and to not get behind the wheel if you are under the influence.

BART Richmond line faces 'major delay' due to power outage

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

(KRON) -- A "major delay" has been reported on the Richmond Line, according to Bay Area Rapid Transit. Pedestrian dies in East San Jose hit-and-run collision BART says the delay is a result of a power outage nearby which caused an equipment problem on the track near the Richmond Station. Trains are still running along the Richmond Line, but at reduced speeds, officials said. Some trains are being turned back at El Cerrito del Norte in an attempt to help limit the delays. No other information was immediately available.

Watering right can save gardeners money, gallons and their plants, too

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:08 GMT

Until I installed soaker hoses throughout my vegetable beds this year, I’d always watered my plants by hand, which over the years had become tiresome.Standing outside holding a garden hose wasn’t exactly my idea of a good time, but it directs water precisely to the soil above roots, making sure it lands where it’s needed. That eliminates waste, and goes a long way toward preventing diseases like powdery mildew. That’s good for plants, the environment and the water bill.Placing flexible, porous rubber or fabric soaker hoses on the soil around plants is another preferred way to irrigate, as it allows water to seep slowly over roots. Drip irrigation hoses (rigid tubes with emitter holes that drip or stream water) work similarly.There are plenty of other easy ways to save water around the garden.WHEN TO WATER, AND HOW DEEPLYApplying water in the morning, for instance, allows time for it to permeate deeply into the soil before the sun gets too hot. Wait until later in the day, and ...