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Harris preps for her biggest task yet: Biden 2024 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

The White House is preparing for the massive role Kamala Harris will have to play in the 2024 campaign.Harris has taken multiple hits as vice president, and her political stock has plummeted following criticism on multiple fronts. Yet she remains a key player in Biden world, with even more importance in a reelection campaign where the 80-year-old president's age will be a key issue with voters.Now the White House is focused on building Harris up as it prepares for what could be a rematch next year with former President Trump.“There is an effort to re-launch her. I think with the age thing, the VP becomes more important, and it’s not necessarily to improve her, but to make her higher profile,” said a former Democratic campaign official.Speaking about the Biden team’s prior work to diminish Harris’s profile, the Democrat added, “I don’t think there are any regrets.”Harris was featured frequently in Biden’s reelection launch video this week. She and second gentleman Doug Emhoff ap...

Skier killed in avalanche near Breckenridge

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

A skier was killed in an avalanche near Breckenridge Saturday, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.The solo skier was caught, buried and killed in a “small but long-running” avalanche Saturday on Bald Mountain near Breckenridge, according to the center.The avalanche happened at an elevation of about 13,000 feet, according to the avalanche center, which said it would publish more details about the incident after visiting the site on Sunday.  The skier’s identity has not been publicly released.The skier is the 11th person to be killed in avalanches in Colorado this ski season, according to the center. Another 16 people were caught in avalanches but survived.Related ArticlesColorado News | Colorado avalanche deaths rise to 9 after deadly weekend in high backcountry Colorado News | Skier killed in Colorado avalanche was taking advanced avalanche safety course when he died Colorado News | 2 skiers killed in l...

Swarm of earthquakes rattle Southern California desert 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

A series of earthquakes measuring over four in magnitude rattled Southern California’s Imperial Valley late Early Sunday morning , sending shockwaves that could be felt for many miles. A 4.5 magnitude quake struck at 12:09 a.m and was centered approximately 4 miles west-southwest of Niland and just east of the Salton Sea, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It had a depth of just over 4 miles and was followed by several other quakes of roughly the same magnitude. California Earthquake Map & News A 4.5 magnitude earthquake rattled Southern California’s Imperial Valley late Saturday evening, sending shockwaves that could be felt for many miles. (USGS)A USGS intensity map shows the quake was felt in Palm Desert, Indio, El Centro, and Mexicali, directly across the U.S. border with Mexico.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Authorities looking to identify Westlake Village theft suspect 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in finding and identifying a suspect in a theft in Westlake Village. According to a release from LASD, the suspect stole multiple items from the Target store in Westlake Village and exited through a set of emergency exit doors. A witness saw the suspect enter a Dodge minivan with the California license plate 7KGV479. A witness saw the suspect enter a Dodge minivan with the California license plate 7KGV479. (LASD)Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Malibu-Lost Hills Station. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 

The 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Hybrid SUV

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

The Bottom Line: What is a Niro? A Niro is a small SUV built in the Hwasung automotive assembly plant in Korea, and sold worldwide by Kia. It is a subcompact, 5 door, 5 passenger, front wheel drive, crossover, sport utility vehicle.Kia’s Niro line of small crossover SUV’s has been redesigned for 2023, and includes a gas engine model, a hybrid model and an all electric EV electric vehicle. Take your pick. With the Kia Niro you get to choose what drive train will work best for your independent lifestyle. You can go with gasoline, hybrid, or all electric.The Hybrid Niro has a 1.6L liter 4 cylinder gas engine paired with a 6 speed dual clutch automatic transmission, and a 32 kW electric motor. Together the Niro Hybrid drive line sends 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels, and is offered exclusively with FWD front wheel drive.The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid starts at $26,590 for the base LX trim. The popular EX Touring model is $31,490 and the top of the line S...

Man leads Santa Rosa police on vehicle pursuit in stolen Jeep

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) – A man led Santa Rosa police on a vehicle pursuit in a stolen car on Saturday, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.At around 5:30 p.m., officers observed a black Jeep SUV driving in the area of Cleveland Avenue and Bicentennial Way and recognized the car as possibly stolen. The officers checked the license plate and confirmed the Jeep was reported as stolen, police said. A’s fans protest at Coliseum in first game since Vegas announcement The officers waiting to activate their emergency lighting until additional patrol units arrived. A traffic stop near Chanate Road was attempted, however the Jeep accelerated and a vehicle pursuit ensued, SRPD said.The suspect drove through the Rincon Ridge Drive neighborhood and as he rounded a corner, a female passenger jumped out of the vehicle. The female immediately surrendered to police and stated she pleaded with the driver to stop the car and let her go, police said. KRON On is streaming news live now.em...

Meet Santa Clara County's first LGBTQ Asian female fire chief

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Suwanna Kerdkaew joins KRON4 Anchor Stephanie Lin to discuss her new role as fire chief.Kerdkaew has proudly served the Santa Clara County Fire Department since 2002. As Fire Chief, she is the Santa Clara County Fire Marshal and serves as the CAL OES Operational Area Fire and Rescue Coordinator, responsible for all fire mutual aid in Santa Clara County.

Peninsula Women's Chorus celebrates spring with new concert series

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Anne Hege, artistic director with Peninsula Women's Chorus, joins KRON4 Anchor Stephanie Lin to discuss a new concert series.

San Leandro celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

(KRON) -- San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzalez joins KRON4 Anchor Stephanie Lin to preview the Cinco de Mayo celebrations in San Leandro. Costa de Oro Ballet Folklorico dance group performs live in studio.

Bayern back on top of Bundesliga after 2-0 win over Hertha

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:14:51 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman scored to send Bayern Munich back to the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over last-place Hertha Berlin on Sunday.Gnabry made the breakthrough with a diving header to Joshua Kimmich’s cross in the 69th minute and Coman sealed the win 10 minutes later, again thanks to a fine pass from Kimmich. It was enough to send Bayern one point clear of Borussia Dortmund with four rounds left. Dortmund, held to a 1-1 draw in Bochum on Friday, must now hope for a favor from Bayern’s remaining opponents — Werder Bremen, Schalke, Leipzig and Cologne — if it is to end the Bavarian powerhouse’s 10-year reign as German champion.Hertha had goalkeeper Oliver Christensen to thank for avoiding a heavier loss. The visitors were not expected to cause too many problems for Thomas Tuchel’s side after conceding 10 goals in their previous three games — all defeats. Hertha remains the prime candidate for relegation. It’s bottom of the league and six points f...