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San Diego

Warm weather boosts rentals at Action Sport on Mission Bay

Thursday’s warm weather in San Diego led to an increase in business for Action Sports, a longtime recreational vehicle rental company in Mission Bay. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Thursday’s warm weather in San Diego led to an increase in business for Action Sport Rentals, a longtime recreational vehicle rental company in Mission Bay. According to Action Sports General Manager Matthew Hartung, the company has seen a surge in customers as San Diegans look to get out on the water. “San Diegans get out when the weather is nice, so when the sun comes out, we start seeing customers,” Hartung said. To accommodate the demand, Action Sports offers an “early bird special” for rentals departing before 11 a.m. The company also provides training and safety guidance for customers renting motorized vehicles like jet skis and powerboats. “We’ll show you how to operate them, make sure you’re comfortable before you head out,” Hartung said. In addition to watercraft, Action Sports also offers a variety of land-based rentals, including four-wheel surrey bikes, beach cruisers, and electric bikes. Hartung noted that the company’s pontoon boats and Duffy boats are

Bay Area

Bay Area Shorelines under a high surf advisory from Saturday to Monday

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County were placed under a high surf advisory by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:55 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Monday, Mar. 3 at 9 p.m. The NWS San Francisco CA says to be ready for, “Westerly swell 7 feet with swell periods 16 seconds with occasional breakers to 12 feet except swell periods up to 20 seconds resulting in breakers near 14 feet Friday night and Saturday morning. Westerly swell then increasing to 10 to 11 feet with swell periods 17 seconds resulting in breakers up to 19 feet from Saturday morning through Monday evening.” “Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other

Bay Area

Beach hazards statement issued for Bay Area Shorelines for Friday and Saturday

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are included in a beach hazards statement issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:55 p.m. The statement is in effect until Saturday, Mar. 1 at 9 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA states to expect, “Westerly swell 7 feet with swell periods 16 seconds with occasional breakers to 12 feet except swell periods up to 20 seconds resulting in breakers near 14 feet Friday night and Saturday morning. Westerly swell then increasing to 10 to 11 feet with swell periods 17 seconds resulting in breakers up to 19 feet from Saturday morning through Monday evening.” “Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other debris,”

Bay Area

Letters: Fremont needs compassion, not a camping ban

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Fremont’s camping ban discounts compassion Re: “Homeless camp ban is among state’s toughest” (Page B1, Feb. 13). As we collectively wade through the Trump administration’s dismantling of our federal institutions, it is natural to hope that our local politics are shielded by such callousness. Fremont’s camping ordinance and other Bay Area policies demonstrate the contrary. In another instance of our cities turning on the impoverished, San Jose’s OLIVE Program is actively towing RVs that are keeping people out of the cold and rain. The unfortunate truth that we all must contend with is that homelessness will get worse under the Trump presidency. The actions in his administration guarantee that he will gut the social safety net keeping countless people from the edge of homelessness. Cities must prepare for that reality right now and put in protective measures to both stem the tide of homelessness and humanely manage the issue. We must be deliberate and compassionate in response to the unconstrained cruelty in the current administration, not reflect it. Tiffay Ngo

Bay Area

Letters: Juvenile justice reform is the key to saving youths

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Juvenile justice reform is key to saving youths Too many young lives are lost to a system that punishes rather than heals. Instead of offering guidance, we lock up children, ignoring the trauma that led them there. Restorative justice offers hope, allowing youth to repair harm while learning accountability. It’s time to stop criminalizing our youth and start investing in their futures. As a former youth commissioner for the Santa Cruz County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission, and as a formerly incarcerated person, I’ve witnessed the lack of support for youth, especially in Santa Cruz County, where Black and Brown youth are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system. All counties face this systemic problem. People need to become informed in order to care and create change. Therefore, addressing the systemic challenges within the juvenile justice system is essential to inspire action and reform. Kalia Vasquez Capitola Immigration debate requires calm voices The authoritarian changes under President Trump have reopened the debate over immigration policy. His abuses of the rule

Bay Area

Without Saint Mary’s College as a venue, NCS basketball title game sites are a scramble

There is some grumbling in high school basketball circles regarding scheduling for the North Coast Section playoffs in that games are too spread out and at sites which aren’t seen as rewarding enough for teams playing their championship games. The problem? The NCS was unable to secure a more glamorous venue with Saint Mary’s College unavailable for the second year. The Gaels are home Saturday night against Oregon State, but have nothing scheduled Friday. Meanwhile, the Central Coast Section upper-division title games will be at Santa Clara University, Sac-Joaquin Section title games are at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the Central Section title games at Fresno State’s Selland Arena and the Southern Section title games are at the Toyota Center in Ontario. The lone place where a high school hoops junkie can see multiple games championship in a day is Saturday at San Leandro High, which has opened a new gym. Piedmont faces St. Vincent-St. Patrick at 3 p.m. (Division IV boys), Cardinal Newman plays Moreau Catholic at 5 p.m. (Division II boys) and California faces Bishop O’Dowd at 7 (Division I girls). Here

Sacramento

Fundraiser For Bicyclist Who Died in Sylvan Crash

Central Valley TV Fundraiser For Bicyclist Who Died in Sylvan Crash News Published 6 days ago on February 27, 2025 MODESTO – Relatives of a bicyclist who died following a crash on Sylvan Avenue earlier this week has set up a GoFundMe account to raise funds to cover funeral expenses. Jesus Munoz died after he was involved in a collision with a vehicle on Sylvan Avenue near Wood Sorrel Drive Tuesday night. The involved motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Relatives described Munoz as a “great friend, husband, father, and grandfather with a great heart.” He leaves behind a wife, 7 children, and 13 grandchildren with one more grandchild expected. Anyone who would like to contribute to the fundraiser can do so by clicking the link below. https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-fund-for-jesus-munoz Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise

Los Angeles

USAID workers given 15-minute windows to clear out after Trump firings

USAID workers given 15-minute windows to clear out after Trump firings – CBS News Watch CBS News Hundreds of U.S. Agency for International Development employees, or USAID, began clearing out their offices in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. USIAD workers spoke with CBS News and Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Thousands of UC Workers on Multi-Day Strike

Nearly 60,000 University of California workers represented by a pair of unions are on strike Thursday for the second day in a row amid continuing contract negotiations, with both unions alleging unfair labor practices and the university accusing them of spreading misinformation and failing to negotiate in good faith. Roughly 37,000 UC service and patient care workers represented by AFSCME Local 3299 will take part in a two-day strike that started Wednesday at 7 a.m. with picketing at all 10 UC campuses, including UCLA and UC Irvine, and at UC medical facilities statewide. “Instead of addressing the decline in real wages that has fueled the staff exodus at UC medical centers and campuses at the bargaining table, UC has chosen to illegally implement arbitrary rules aimed at silencing workers who are raising concerns while limiting their access to union representatives,” AFSCME Local 3299 President Michael Avant said in a statement announcing the strike. “UC’s blatantly illegal actions are interfering with workers’ free speech. It’s time the university started listening to us and engaging in constructive negotiations rather than intimidation tactics. That’s why workers will exercise

Sacramento

DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say

By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from Elon Musk about whether staffers at his Department of Government Efficiency have shared national security secrets over insecure communication channels. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia were joined by several other Democrats on a letter Thursday that asserts that reckless actions by Musk and Republican President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting initiative present a threat to national security by exposing secrets about America’s defense and intelligence agencies. Elon Musk speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Such information would present huge advantages to U.S. adversaries by giving them critical information about Washington’s defense priorities and the resources assigned to various missions and objectives, the lawmakers said. Without going through the normal security procedures, staffers hired by Musk have gained access to a variety of sensitive government databases that contain private information about many Americans and their businesses, along with employment and operational information used by the government.

Sacramento

Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation as Trump’s labor secretary

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, AP Business Writer A Senate committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of President Donald Trump’s choice to head the Department of Labor, one of the agencies named in lawsuits over moves by Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team to access federal data systems. Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions voted 14-9 to recommend Lori Chavez-DeRemer ‘s confirmation by the full Senate. Although the former Republican congresswoman from Oregon is widely viewed as comparatively pro-labor, some senators have said they would oppose all of Trump’s remaining Cabinet picks as a way to protest his administration’s far-reaching efforts to reshape the U.S. government. “The next secretary of labor, the next secretary of education, the next secretary of housing, the next secretary of the Treasury is Elon Musk. Let us understand that reality and not play along with this charade,” Vermont independent Bernie Sanders, the committee’s ranking member, said before Thursday’s vote. “Does anyone here really think that any secretary of labor, any secretary of education, is going to make decisions by himself or herself?” Lori Chavez-DeRemer, left arrives with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., for a hearing of the Senate

Sacramento

Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US

By STEPHEN McGRATH and ANDREEA ALEXANDRU, Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived Thursday in the U.S. after authorities lifted travel restrictions imposed as part of the case. A spokesperson for the brothers, Mateea Petrescu, said the two landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, around midday. The Tates — who are dual U.S.-British citizens and have millions of online followers — were arrested in late 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges they participated in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania, where they were sexually exploited. Andrew Tate was also charged with rape. They deny the allegations. In December, a court ruled that the case couldn’t go to trial because of multiple legal and procedural irregularities on the part of the prosecutors. The case, however, remained open, and there is also another ongoing investigation against them in Romania. Romania’s anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, said in a statement Thursday that prosecutors approved a request to change the travel restrictions on the Tates, but didn’t say who made the request. The brothers are still required to appear before

Sacramento

Trump’s firing of military brass prompts concern but little pushback from Republicans

By MATT BROWN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Senate unanimously confirmed Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as Air Force chief of staff in 2020, President Donald Trump hailed a “historic day for America!” on social media and said he was ”Excited to work even more closely with Gen. Brown, who is a Patriot and Great Leader!” Trump’s Feb. 21 social media post firing Brown, who had since risen to the military’s top uniformed officer, was comparatively reserved. The Republican president dismissed Brown, the second African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with five other Pentagon officials in a rare move that some critics fear pushes politics into an institution vaunted for its nonpartisanship and adherence to the Constitution. On Capitol Hill, the move drew little criticism from many Republican senators who had once hailed Brown’s service to the nation. “My understanding is the president does have the ability to decide who he wants to be as chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Gen. Brown, I believe, has done an excellent job,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. “I would’ve been

Sacramento

Justice Department abandoning cases alleging discriminatory police and firefighter hiring

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is abandoning cases that sought to force police and fire departments to end what the Biden administration alleged were discriminatory hiring processes, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday in the latest move by the Trump administration to end government support for efforts to increase diversity. A Justice Department official said the administration is walking away from four cases, including one that led to a settlement agreement resolving an investigation into discriminatory hiring practices affecting Black and female applicants to the Maryland State Police. It’s part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back initiatives and programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, which Republicans contend threaten merit-based hiring. “American communities deserve firefighters and police officers to be chosen for their skill and dedication to public safety – not to meet DEI quotas,” the attorney general said in an emailed statement. In the Maryland case, the Biden administration announced in October that it had reached an agreement with state police to change the ways applicants are tested after the department alleged

San Diego

San Diego FC home opener: what to know before you go

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego FC (SDFC) is expected to make history this Saturday, March 1, as the club hosts its inaugural home opener at Snapdragon Stadium. The match against St. Louis City SC is expected to draw the largest crowd in the stadium’s history, marking a major milestone for both the club and the city. Tickets On Wednesday, the club announced that only a limited amount of tickets remain as demand is high for the much anticipated sporting event. Fans are urged to act fast to secure entry into what promises to be an unforgettable night.  As of Friday morning, remaining ticket prices for the home opener ranged in price from around $140 upwards to $403, depending on seating location. Additionally, fans still have a chance to become a San Diego FC Founding Member by purchasing a season ticket membership. At $40 a match, this membership also comes with exclusive benefits like 20% off merchandise. San Diego Wave FC to host 2025 jersey launch event at Belmont Park Arriving to the match FanFest, featuring music, food and interactive experiences, will take place starting at 3:30

San Diego

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog found dead in their New Mexico home

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) —  Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife and dog at their home. He was 95. Foul play was not suspected, but authorities did not release circumstances of their deaths and said an investigation was ongoing. Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) Actor Gene Hackman with wife Betsy Arakawa in June 1993. (AP Photo, File) Actor Gene Hackman, winner of Best Supporting Actor at academy awards in March 1993. Hackman will turn 80 years on Jan. 30, 2010. (AP Photo, File) Actor Gene Hackman waves as he starts out for a practice run in his Toyota Celica, Feb. 5, 1983 at the Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the Daytona 24 Hour Endurac Race. This race marks the start of Hickman?s career as a professional driver. (AP Photo/Bob Self, File) This

Los Angeles

Woman suspected of arson fatally shot by L.A. deputies in Rosemead

A female arson suspect was shot and killed when Los Angeles County deputies serving a search warrant at a home in the San Gabriel Valley opened fire early Thursday morning. The shooting occurred in the 8700 block of Scott Street in Rosemead around 12:30 a.m. “Detectives responded to the location of a barricaded arson suspect,” the Sheriff’s Department said. “A search warrant was served, at which time a deputy-involved shooting occurred.” The victim, identified only as a female adult, was struck by gunfire and taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Authorities investigate a fatal shooting involving Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in Rosemead on Feb. 27, 2025. (KTLA) No further details regarding the suspect or the arson incident she was suspected of committing have been shared. No deputies were injured in the incident, the Sheriff’s Department stated. Anyone with further information was asked to contact the Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-8477 or go to the lacrimestoppers.org website.

Los Angeles

‘Was it incompetence?’ Mel Gibson joins Newsom recall effort in wake of L.A. fires

Actor Mel Gibson, recently named one of President Donald Trump’s special ambassadors to Hollywood, joined an effort to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom following the devastating and deadly Los Angeles wildfires. The well-known movie star spoke in Atladena on Wednesday during a news conference held by Saving California, the group behind the most recent recall effort. “We deserve much more and much better, and there is absolutely no adequate excuse the governor or mayor can make for this gross mismanagement and failure to preemptively deal with what they knew was coming,” Gibson said. Twenty-nine people were killed in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which combined to burn over 37,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. Newsom has said that the L.A. wildfires, which broke out on Jan. 7 amid the strongest Santa Ana winds in years, could be the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. Mel Gibson joins a recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Feb. 26, 2025, in Altadena. (KTLA) Gibson lost his home in the Palisades Fire and blames Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass along with Newsom for letting