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Taylor Swift inspires 'Swiftie Clara' name change

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

(KRON) -- When Taylor Swift steps on stage at Levi's Stadium in front of thousands of fans this July, she won't just be a pop music superstar. She will also be the mayor of Santa Clara. On July 28 and 29, Swift's tour will light up Levi's Stadium and the city will be renamed "Swiftie Clara" in her honor.A proclamation written Tuesday by Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor states, "By virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the Santa Clara City Council, (I) do hereby proclaim Taylor Swift as honorary Mayor for the period of Friday, July 28, 2023 to Saturday July 29, 2023, and the name of the City shall be changed for ceremonial purposes only to Swiftie Clara." Taylor Swift performs onstage on the first night of her "Eras Tour" in Arlington, Texas, on March 31, 2023. (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)The proclamation will become official at Tuesday's city council meeting, according to the council's agenda. Swift has graced the city throughout her music...

Man injured in Tenderloin shooting Tuesday

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

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person was shot and a suspect or suspects remain at large following an apparent shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officers responded shortly before 1 p.m. to Golden Gate and Leavenworth regarding a shooting. San Jose roofing company owner caught in insurance fraud scheme A man suffering from a gunshot wound was located at the scene, police said. Aid was rendered and medics were summoned to the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital and his current condition is not known.People are being advised to avoid the area, expect traffic delays, and consider alternate routes.Police provided no details regarding possible suspects. Tuesday's shooting happened in the same vicinity as a shooting Monday night.KRON On is streaming live news now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container ...

Pennsylvania prosecutor asks the state to take over the probe into a homicide suspect’s jail escape

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

WARREN, Pa. (AP) — A county prosecutor in Pennsylvania said Tuesday that he has asked the state attorney general’s office to take over the investigation surrounding a homicide suspect’s escape because of the possibility that jail staff might be charged with criminal negligence.Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene said reports from the Warren city police investigation included information that “could possibly implicate” inmates and staff at the county jail as well as others in the July 6 escape of Michael Burham, 34. He was recaptured Saturday after a barking dog alerted a couple to his presence on their property.Greene said he has seen nothing to indicate staff members participated or were complicit in the escape in which authorities say Burham climbed on exercise equipment, went through a window and scaled down a rope fashioned from jail bedding. But Green said staff could face criminal charges “if they were negligent in their duties to make sure Burham or other i...

North Korea has fired 2 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea after US docks nuclear submarine in South Korea

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

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has fired 2 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea after US docks nuclear submarine in South Korea.Source

Consolation 69-run win for England in final Women’s Ashes ODI against Australia

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

TAUNTON, England (AP) — Nat Sciver-Brunt hit another century as England claimed a Women’s Ashes series draw with a 69-run win over Australia under the DLS method in the final one-day international at Taunton.Victory saw the multi-series format drawn 8-8 on points — the same score as when England last avoided Ashes defeat in Australia five years ago — and meant England had won both the ODI and Twenty20 series 2-1.Urn holder Australia had already retained the Ashes by winning the second ODI in Southampton on Sunday.Fresh from her unbeaten 111 at Southampton, Sciver-Brunt made her second hundred in the space of three days — 129 runs from 149 balls — as England was put into bat and finished on 285-9 to set Australia a challenging target. Sciver-Brunt scored a fourth century from five ODIs against Australia, and the seventh of her England career in this format.Australia’s target was reduced to 269 from 44 overs by rain and, despite Ashleigh Gardner providing brief hope with 41 from 24 ba...

Equity Bancshares: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

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

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Equity Bancshares Inc. (EQBK) on Tuesday reported net income of $11.5 million in its second quarter.The Wichita, Kansas-based bank said it had earnings of 74 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 80 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $68.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $46.4 million, which missed Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EQBK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EQBKSource

Padres cut veteran INF Odor, activate C Campusano before game at Toronto

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

TORONTO (AP) — Infielder Rougned Odor was cut by the struggling San Diego Padres. who activated catcher Luis Campusano from the 60-day injured list before Tuesday night’s game at Toronto.San Diego selected the contract of outfielder Taylor Kohlwey from Triple- El Paso and recalled infielder Alfonso Rivas from the Chihuahuas. Catcher Austin Nola and utilityman Brandon Dixon were optioned to Triple-A, and right-hander Reiss Knehr was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day IL.Odor has been a target of fan ire in Toronto since punching then-Blue Jays slugger José Bautista in a game at Texas in May 2016, sparking a benches-clearing brawl. Toronto eliminated the Rangers from the playoffs in 2015 and 2016.A 10-year veteran who has also played for Baltimore and the New York Yankees, Odor was batting .210 with four home runs and 18 RBIs in 59 games.Campusano has not played since April 14 because of a damaged ligament in his left thumb.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https:...

Boulder police rescue pug from stolen vehicle 

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

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Monday, the Boulder police saved an adorable pug from a stolen vehicle. Deputy Black fostered the pup in his patrol car until the dog was reunited with his family.  The rescue mission came with some mischievous complications. While Black was on dog watch, the little guy hit the emergency button on Black’s mobile computer and turned off the radio so the deputy couldn’t hear the status checks.   Pug rescued from 130-degree car at Denver Zoo During the play date, the doggy even got his head stuck in between the seats with his butt straight up in the air. The incident caused the vehicle to get a little stinky, which is when the puppy coined the nickname “Pungent Pugs,” the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post. The little guy smiled for a picture with Black as a playful thank you. The adorable picture ended up on the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office’s social media.  After wreaking havoc on Deputy Black’s patrol ve...

Russell Wilson, Ciara open fashion store at Denver International Airport

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

DENVER (KDVR) -- A local brand focusing on sustainable fashion opened a new location Tuesday at the Denver International Airport, which aims to become the "greenest airport in the world." The airport location is the third brick-and-mortar store opened by the co-founders, including Broncos quarterback Russel Wilson, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Ciara, and the business's president Christine Day. How to reserve a spot in the security line at DIA It's called The House of LR&C, which stands for love, respect and care, and it features brands from the stars who founded it.Russell Wilson is behind Good Man Brand, which uses climate-conscious materials to create long-lasting men's apparel, according to the website.Ciara's brand, Lita by Ciara, makes statement styles for women with "love for the people and the planet" in mind, according to the website.The Human Nation brand boasts gender-inclusive styles that are earth friendly and comfortable for bodies of any size.Ciara ...

25 campers and police join together for beach cleanup in Hollywood North Park Beach

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

Sunbeam Properties & Development and Miramar Park of Commerce sponsored the “Hangin’ with 5-0” summer camp where Miramar Police joined together for a beach cleanup in Hollywood North Park Beach.The summer camp was free for students ages 9-14 where, 25 campers were selected to participate by their school’s resource officer and guidance counselors, Tuesday.“The ocean is full of trash and garbage, and then animals choke on it,” said Betsy Petit, a camper. “Like sea turtles, they think it’s like, plastic bags, they think it’s like jellyfish or something, so they start eating it, and then they like, choke on it and die.”“Sunbeam got involved with the Hangin’ with 5-0 program about 14 years ago, the program was in need of funding, and Sunbeam stepped up to the plate to make sure that the funding was in place to keep the program going,” said Ryan Goggins, Vice President for Sunbeam Properties & Developmen...