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Map shows where Maui suffered estimated $5.5B in damages

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In a new map released by the County of Maui, estimates show the extent of the damage sustained from Maui's fires. Those estimates were made based on visual inspection of satellite imagery and open source images.An estimated 2,170 acres burned in the Lahaina area, with 2,719 structures exposed to the fire. Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help? The map further estimates a need to shelter 4,500 which is estimated to need 3,560 gallons of water and 9,000 meals a day.Gov. Josh Green asked rental owners to house displaced residents, stating on Wake Up 2Day that he would change the rules, as needed. Maui Economic Opportunity is currently taking an inventory of available housing to meet the needs of displaced residents. Those able to help can email [email protected]. (Courtesy Maui County)Notable structures that were damaged or lost in the Lahaina fire include Pioneer Inn, along with its restaurant Papa'aina. The Lahaina Arts building was gutted, thou...

Child riding Texas migrant bus dies in southern Illinois

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.Texas authorities confirmed a child’s death in a statement Friday but did not say where the child was from or why they became ill. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the child was 3 years old and died Thursday in Marion County, in the southern part of that state.“Every loss of life is a tragedy,” the Texas Division of Emergency Management said in a statement. “Once the child presented with health concerns, the bus pulled over and security personnel on board called 9-1-1 for emergency attention.” Strong storms likely overnight into Saturday morning Texas has bused more than 30,000 migrants to Democratic-controlled cities across the U.S. since last year as part of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s sprawling mission o...

Search on for bear that broke into home west of Trinidad, clawed woman’s leg

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

A black bear broke into a home in southeastern Colorado and clawed a woman’s leg. Wildlife officials are searching for the bear.The incident happened early Friday morning when a resident near Boncarbo, west of Trinidad, was awakened by a crashing sound and her dog growling, according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife news release. The 82-year-old woman opened the doors to her mudroom and a small, cinnamon-colored bear, a yearling weighing less than 100 pounds, scrambled around the room, climbed a shelf and left the house, tearing through and open window screen.The injured woman declined medical attention, according to the CPW.“Under CPW policy, any bear that causes injury to a human is classified as a dangerous bear and, if captured, must be humanely euthanized,”  the release said.CPW Officer Bob Holder was notified of the incident Friday and began a search in the area where a trap was set in case the bear returns.News Alert: CPW searching for small bear that broke ...

Public Health Department alerts Lancaster residents of possible hepatitis A exposure at Panda Express 

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is working to alert consumers of possible hepatitis A exposure at a Panda Express in Los Angeles County. Hepatitis A was detected in a food handler who worked at the restaurant, which is located at 44411 Valley Central Way, the health department said in a release. “No additional cases have been identified at this time,” health officials said. The L.A. County Public Health Department recommends that any patron who consumed food or beverages from the Panda Express location between July 21 and Aug. 4 get the hepatitis A vaccination.  It is not necessary for people who previously completed the hepatitis A vaccine or are known to have a past infection.  Recall alert: Nestlé chocolate chip cookie dough may contain wood pieces Local pharmacies or physicians’ offices may offer the vaccine, and Public Health will be offering free hepatitis A vaccinations to exposed persons at the Antelope Valley Health Center, located a...

Michigan trooper who ordered dog on injured motorist is acquitted of assault

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A jury acquitted a Michigan State Police trooper who was charged with assault for not calling off his dog when a suspect was on the ground with a broken hip.Prosecutors said Parker Surbrook’s police dog, Knox, bit and pulled on Robert Gilliam for nearly four minutes in Lansing in 2020. The man couldn’t flee because of his injuries and had begged the trooper to remove the dog.Defense attorney Patrick O’Keefe said the trooper was following his training while waiting for other officers to arrive. He called it a “highly stressful, potentially lethal situation.”“You can second-guess what I did, but I know what my dog did. He was protecting me,” Surbrook testified.Surbrook was acquitted of felonious assault Tuesday following a three-day trial in Ingham County, the Lansing State Journal reported.Gilliam led police on a high-speed chase after Surbrook suspected a man with him outside a liquor store might be carrying a gun. Gilliam said he was on parole in another state...

Bruce Bochy on warm reception from SF Giants fans: ‘I can’t thank them enough’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Bruce Bochy helped bring this city three World Series championships, and upon his much-anticipated return Friday night, fans greeted him with nearly as many standing ovations to match, a reception the former Giants manager described afterward as “humbling and overwhelming.”When Bochy was introduced before the game, public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon barely had time to get the words out before fans erupted in their first round of cheers. In the middle of the third inning, fans broke out in chants of “Bo-chy!” as the Giants played a tribute video on the center field scoreboard.“I can’t thank the Giants organization enough for what they did tonight,” Bochy told reporters postgame. “That was really, really cool for me and the fans. I can’t thank them enough. That’s what I should be doing. They’ve been so great to me and you never know how you’re going to be received when you come back. ItR...

San Mateo County libraries offer mental health training

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Starting this month, San Mateo County libraries are offering mental health first aid training. The courses are meant to teach people how to respond to a person having a mental health or substance-use crisis.KRON4 spoke with Library Governing Board Chair and San Carlos City Councilmember Sara McDowell. Watch the full interview in the video player above.

Nationwide All-Star BBQ Championship coming to San Jose

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

(KRON) -- On Sunday, the Nationwide All-Star BBQ Championship is coming to San Jose. The event is hosted by "Famous Dave's."Watch KRON4's interview with the founder of "Famous Dave's" Dave Anderson in the video player above.

Abreu, Maton land on injured list for Houston Astros

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu and reliever Phil Maton were placed on the injured list Saturday. Abreu was placed on the 10-day list with lumbar spine inflammation retroactive to Thursday. Maton went on the 15-day list after taking a line drive in the right elbow off the bat of Los Angeles Angels third baseman Eduardo Escobar in the ninth inning Friday night. Abreu said that he received two Cortisone shots in his back Friday and that he was feeling better. He said he hoped his stint on the injured list would be short and added that he’s been dealing with this issue off and on for most of the season. “Yeah, I felt it at the beginning of the season,” he said in Spanish through a translator. “I felt some pain there in the back but it was something I just thought it was normal, and it went away a little bit. Right before the All-Star break I felt it again. … and it went away. But the last time I felt it, it just kept getting worse and worse. And unfor...

Balanced effort leads US past Doncic-less Slovenia 92-62 in World Cup warm-up game

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:29:52 GMT

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Anthony Edwards led a balanced effort with 15 points, Jalen Brunson added 11 points and eight assists, and the U.S. World Cup team beat Slovenia 92-62 on Saturday in an exhibition game.Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton each scored 10 for the Americans, who improved to 2-0 on their five-game slate of exhibitions before getting to the Philippines for the World Cup. It opened exhibition play Monday with a 117-74 win over Puerto Rico in Las Vegas.All-NBA guard Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks was held out of Saturday’s game as a precaution. He scored 17 points in Slovenia’s 99-79 loss to Spain on Friday and missed some of that game after a bit of an awkward landing on a drive.All 12 U.S. players scored, and five finished with between seven and nine points. Mikal Bridges scored nine, Cam Johnson, Paolo Banchero and Bobby Portis each had eight, and Brandon Ingram had seven for the winners.The U.S. plays Spain — a matchup of the world’s two top-ranked nation...