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Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Capital gains tax onhomes offsets Prop. 13Re: “Cut capital gains tax on home sales” (Page A6, Dec. 15).Capital gains taxes on the sale of a principal residence already include a $250,000 exclusion for individuals ($500,000 for couples). Perhaps it would be more fair to simply tax any gain above the current assessed property value used for taxes? That way, those who have benefited from Proposition 13 can pay a “true-up” for years of reduced property taxes when they finally sell their real estate.Since long-term California homeowners are accustomed to minimal increases in property taxes, the capital gains tax may seem unfair. When a real tax bill finally comes due, however, owners should remember the many years they have benefited from lower taxes they enjoyed while living in their home, not gripe about one “small” tax on their successful investment.Landon SterkSan JoseC...

49ers look to shore up run defense with NFL rushing leader Baltimore up next

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

As satisfying as it was to wrap up the NFC West title a week after clinching a playoff berth, coach Kyle Shanahan and his staff were diving in to solutions for a leaky run defense that had previously been a strength.The Arizona Cardinals rushed for 234 yards, with the 49ers missing two key players in starting defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead. Those absences hurt, but weren’t the only reason Arizona was able to break loose in the run game.“I definitely think it hurt,” Shanahan told the local media Monday on a conference call.Making things more difficult was that Kalia Davis, who was sliding into the role of third tackle behind Javon Kinlaw and Kevin Givens, sustained a high ankle sprain and played only 13 snaps. That meant practice squad promotion T.Y. McGill needed to play 20 snaps.Yet it was more than just the interior defense, according to Shanahan.“I thought the biggest thing was the missed tackles, and our tracking angles on a couple of ...

Fatal crash near Pleasanton delays traffic on southbound 680

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

(KRON) -- There was a fatal crash Monday afternoon on the southbound 680 near Sunol Boulevard resulting in major traffic delays, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Sig Alert has been issued. Bay Area rain updates: Roadways flooded amid heavy rain The crash was near Sunol Boulevard and south of Castlewood Drive in Pleasanton, the CHP said. The crash is expected to impact the evening commute. It is not known if weather was a factor.No other details were immediately available.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Bay Area rain updates: Roadways flooded amid heavy rain

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Widespread rain arrived in the Bay Area Monday morning, soaking the morning commute and leading to flight delays at SFO. Scattered showers are expected to continue through this evening with additional bands of widespread rain expected Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Bay Area rain totals: Storm expected to hit in waves "Keep those umbrellas handy!" advised KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan. "We have more showers expected through this evening and overnight. Tuesday will be another unsettled day, but our showers will be far less intense. Wednesday I expect another robust round of rain to come our way as the second low pressure system moves in. There is still a bit of uncertainty of the track of the Wednesday system.  If it stays offshore a bit more than projected we will see lower rain totals. But if it moves ashore or very close to the coast, I expect we'll see significant rain from it."  Bay Area holiday we...

Woman vanishes in Santa Cruz, musician boyfriend uncooperative, police say

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Santa Cruz County woman has been missing for more than two weeks, and her boyfriend is refusing to cooperate with investigators, the El Cerrito Police Department said. Alice "Alyx" Kamakaokalani Herrmann, 61, of Capitola was last seen in Santa Cruz on December 3. The woman's relatives reported her missing to police on December 12 because they had not heard any communication from her.Investigators said they later found Herrmann's red 2007 Toyota Highlander SUV parked in front of her boyfriend's home in El Cerrito. Alice "Alyx" Kamakaokalani Herrmann lives in Capitola. Police identified the missing woman's boyfriend as 54-year-old Theobald "Theo" Brooks Lengyel. Lengyel, who also goes by the name "Mylo Stone," is an ex-musician who played saxophone in the rock band "Mr. Bungle," News Nation reported. "Based on his actions, Theo Lengyel is a person of interest in Alice Hermann’s disappearance and has not cooperated with the police investigation," the El Cerri...

Power outage affecting more than 18,000 in South Bay

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

(KRON) -- More than 18,000 PG&E customers in the South Bay lost power on Monday afternoon, according to PG&E's outage map. The large outage stretches as far north as San Jose State University, south to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and west to the Willow Glen neighborhood, per PG&E. The number of customers affected is 18,404. Bay Area rain totals: Storm expected to hit in waves Power was knocked out in this area at 1:02 p.m. PG&E expects it to be restored by 5:15 p.m. There is no cause listed.The San Jose outage is the Bay Area's largest outage on Monday, but smaller outages are affecting more than 1,000 people in Burlingame and San Ramon. There are heavy rainstorms in the Bay Area on Monday. Damage includes flooded highways and delayed flights at SFO.

NBA G League player, girlfriend 'execute murder plan,' accused of killing woman: Las Vegas police

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An NBA G League player and his girlfriend are accused of killing a woman who had been reported missing earlier this month, according to Las Vegas Metro Police. Chance Comanche, 27, and Sakari Harnden, 19, were both taken into custody in recent days in connection with the disappearance of Marayna Rodgers, 23. Rodgers, a medical assistant from Washington state, had been visiting Las Vegas with friends in early December, her family told KLAS. She hadn’t been seen since Dec. 6. Human remains found in a desert area of Henderson, just outside of Las Vegas, have been identified as Rodgers. Comanche and Harnden are now expected to face an open murder charge, Las Vegas Metro Police said Sunday after detectives determined they "were responsible for the murder of Rodgers." SFO worker wins $20M after buying Scratchers ticket in East Bay Photo of Chance Comanche (left) provided by Associated Press. Photo of Sakari Harnden (right) provided by the Las ...

Michael Wacha and Kansas City Royals finalize $32 million, 2-year contract

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals made official their deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday, a $32 million, two-year pact that includes a player option for 2025 and incentives based on the number of innings he pitches.The Royals have been among the busiest teams in the majors this offseason, bolstering their rotation in free agency by signing Wacha and Seth Lugo along with their bullpen by signing Chris Stratton and Will Smith. They also have landed power-hitting outfielder Hunter Renfroe to give their lineup a veteran presence along with some additional pop.The deal for Wacha includes a $16 million salary next year, a $16 million option and $50,000 bonuses for pitching 105 innings each season and each additional five through 150. When it is combined with the other contracts given out, the Royals have committed well over $100 million in free agency to improve the club.To make room on the 40-man roster, the Royals traded right-hander Jonathan Heasley to the ...

Browns overcoming major injuries, defying odds while stacking up wins and moving closer to playoffs

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — “Only in Cleveland” is a catchphrase attached to the many negative moments in the city’s checkered sports history.The Browns are changing its meaning this season.On Sunday, they pulled off another improbable win — their sixth by four points or less — by rallying for 13 points in the fourth quarter for a 20-17 victory over Chicago, but not before surviving a Hail Mary on the final play when the ball dropped in and out of the hands of Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney.“I blacked out,” coach Kevin Stefanski said of the final moment, while also speaking on behalf of 60,000 fans.In years past, that’s a touchdown. No doubt. Because good things seem to rarely happen to or for the Browns (9-5). However, there’s something special about this version of Cleveland’s team. Against all odds, it just keeps winning.“Whatever it (expletive) takes,” Stefanski screamed to his players in the locker room before handing out game balls.Cleveland is on the verge of...

Caden Veltkamp throws for 5 TDs, Western Kentucky erases 28-point deficit to beat ODU 38-35 in OT

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:01 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Caden Veltkamp came off the bench to throw for 383 yards and five touchdowns, Lucas Carneiro made a winning 29-yard field goal in overtime and Western Kentucky erased a 28-point deficit to beat Old Dominion 38-35 on Monday at the Famous Toastery Bowl.Veltkamp, the Hilltoppers third-string quarterback who had thrown just six passes in his college career, threw a 15-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-goal with 19 seconds left in regulation to push the game into an extra period.The Hilltoppers blocked a short field-goal attempt in overtime — their second blocked kick of the game — before Carneiro drilled his.Western Kentucky’s Dalvin Smith had nine receptions for 77 yards and three touchdown catches, two of which he speared with one hand.The Hilltoppers (8-5) played without starting quarterback Austin Reed, who opted out of the game to prepare for the NFL draft. Veltkamp took over for Turner Helton midway through the first quarter with thei...