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Let’s Go to SLO: The Kitschy Cool of Madonna Inn and Downtown San Luis Obispo

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

There are certain excursions and experiences that every pop culture vulture should have at some point in their lives, and a stay at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo is definitely one of them. Known for its themed rooms and outlandish Barbie-esque interiors and exteriors, the inn provides a colorful escape from the daily drudgery of a work-driven life. Planning a getaway around a stay at this iconic hotel can make for a uniquely romantic romp, a glam getaway with friends, or a singular special occasion jaunt, especially for Angelenos. In the summer, when the weather is still comfortably cool, a charming adventure awaits in SLO, as San Luis Obispo is called, with Madonna as the must-see centerpiece.As we’ve done with past travel guides to Las Vegas, San Diego and Santa Barbara, we worked with area tourism groups and the local chamber of commerce to find out what’s new and what’s special to traipse, taste and try near the inn, and we dug deeper, talking to locals and frequent visitor...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2.9 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

A spacious house located in the 100 block of Privada Luisita in Los Gatos has a new owner. The 2,145-square-foot property, built in 1965, was sold on Aug. 3, 2023. The $2,932,000 purchase price works out to $1,367 per square foot. This single-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property’s backyard also includes both a spa and a pool.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 3,557-square-foot home on the 100 block of Bersano Lane in Los Gatos sold in June 2023, for $3,450,000, a price per square foot of $970. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.On Bersano Lane, Los Gatos, in March 2023, a 2,389-square-foot home was sold for $3,125,000, a price per square foot of $1,308. The home h...

Could the Chinese government fund construction of huge new dam in Santa Clara County?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

Six years after unveiling plans to build a 320-foot high dam and reservoir at Pacheco Pass in southern Santa Clara County, the largest water agency in Silicon Valley still hasn’t found any other water agencies willing to help fund the project.But this week an unusual potential partner came to light: China.The revelation of interest from one of the United States’ most contentious rivals is the latest twist in the project’s shaky history: The price tag has tripled to $2.8 billion since 2018 due to unstable geology found in the area. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, which is pursuing the plan, has delayed groundbreaking by at least three years, to 2027, instead of 2024 announced five years ago. And environmentalists won a lawsuit this summer that will require more study of how ongoing geological work will affect endangered plants and animals.During questioning from water district board members at a public meeting Tuesday night, Rick Callender, the district’...

Cruise car crashes into vehicle after attempting to make turn: SFPD

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An autonomous vehicle was involved in a crash Thursday night near Geary Boulevard and Gough Street, the San Francisco Police Department said. Around 9:53 p.m., officers responded to a report of a Cruise car being involved in a collision. The Cruise car was going southbound on Gough and attempted to make a left turn from the middle lane onto eastbound on Geary, according to SFPD. The autonomous vehicle then collided with another car driving in the left lane of Gough. Video from the Citizen App (above) shows the scene of the crash moments after it happened. Authorities did not report any injuries from this crash. KRON4 reached out to Cruise for comment but has not yet received a response. Police cruiser crashes into Wells Fargo Bank in Orinda VIDEO: Cruise cars block traffic in SF's North Beach "Further investigation will be conducted by the appropriate California regulatory agencies charged with overseeing the deployment of autonomous vehicles," SFPD sai...

Suspect in Oakland Sunday homicide turns himself in

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

(BCN) -- A man turned himself in to police in connection with a Sunday morning homicide in Oakland, police said Thursday. Juan Sura-Martinez was charged by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office in the death of Guillermo Kelly-Torres. 6-year-old San Jose boy’s accused killer behind bars Kelly-Torres was found with a gunshot wound just before 6 a.m. Sunday in the 9200 block of E Street. Sura-Martinez turned himself in later that morning, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department's homicide section at (510) 238-3821 or its tip line at (510) 238-7950.  Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Novato police seeking public's help in finding missing 91-year-old woman

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

(BCN) -- Police in Novato are hoping the public can help them locate a 91-year-old woman who has been missing for nine days. Police received a missing persons report Thursday for Novato resident Janet Tighe from her neighbors, who said they had not seen her since Aug. 17. Neighbors said Tighe's vehicle was also not at her house and police verified that it was missing as well. Police obtained surveillance camera footage showing Tighe driving away from her home on Aug. 16 around 2 p.m. and she did not return. 6-year-old San Jose boy’s accused killer behind bars Novato police said they have not been able to reach any of Tighe's relatives and they do not have any emergency contacts for her. Tighe is a white woman who is 5 feet tall and about 150 pounds. She has gray hair and brown eyes. She drives a dark green 2005 Scion xB with license plate number 5MBF342. Anyone who may have information about Tighe's whereabouts or who may know anyone close to her, such as family and...

Milpitas porch prowler arrested after being captured on doorbell camera

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who was allegedly prowling at home on Thursday night was arrested after police recognized him from videos posted on Ring.com, according to the Milpitas Police Department. Officers became aware of the man captured in the video around 9:30 a.m. Friday. 6-year-old San Jose boy’s accused killer behind bars Footage showed a man in a light brown hooded sweatshirt standing on someone's porch. Detectives recognized him, and officers were able to locate him within an hour of him being identified, police said.The man was arrested and booked into jail for felony burglary warrants.

Padres reliever Robert Suárez suspended for 10 games, 6th pitcher penalized for sticky stuff

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego Padres reliever Robert Suárez was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Friday, the sixth pitcher penalized for using banned sticky stuff.The penalty was announced by MLB senior vice president for on-field operations Michael Hill.Suárez appealed the discipline to John McHale Jr., a special assistant to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. Any suspension will be delayed while the appeal is pending.Suárez was ejected Wednesday for having sticky stuff on his left wrist and arm before he threw a pitch in the eighth inning against Miami. Suárez denied using any banned substances, saying he only had sunscreen on his arm because it was a day game.“We were doing a routine check,” crew chief Todd Tichenor said. “We deemed it was too sticky, very sticky, and he was ejected from the game.”After MLB began cracking down on foreign substances in June 2021, Seattle’s Héctor Santiago and Arizona’s Caleb Smith served suspensions for sticky substances.Mets pitcher...

Jude Bellingham scores 4th goal in 3 games to give Real Madrid 1-0 win at Celta

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Jude Bellingham did it again, scoring a fourth goal in three games to lead Real Madrid to a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo on Friday and make it three victories in as many games in the Spanish league.Madrid’s top signing of the offseason scored once in the team’s 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in their opener and twice in the 3-1 win at Almeria last weekend.The England midfielder joined Madrid on a 130-million-euro ($142 million) move from Borussia Dortmund this summer, and is proving to be worth the price.At Vigo, Bellingham slipped into the area and was in position to head home the winner in the 81st minute and snatch a victory against a Celta side that had squandered its scoring chances.Bellingham was set up by Joselu Mato, who replaced Vinícius Júnior in the 16th minute, after the Brazil forward picked up an apparent leg injury.Celta goalkeeper Ivan Villar saved Rodrygo’s penalty in the 68th after the goalie had fouled the forward in the area after he was played throu...

Denver weather: Rain continues, but widespread flood risk lowers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver weather and eastern Colorado remain under a flood watch through Saturday morning. Rain showers will continue until late Friday night before heading south and ending. Some rain showers could be heavy and produce standing water on area roads. However, according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, the threat of widespread flooding for metro Denver and the Front Range is limited.Flood Watch for areas in green through Saturday morningWeather tonight: Showers and cool tempsShowers will continue until just after midnight before slowly ending. There will be good moisture along the Front Range and in metro Denver, especially given the recent hot and dry stretch. Skies will remain cloudy overnight and temperatures will cool into the 50s and 60s across the state.Overnight lows by Saturday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Only a few storms late dayThe forecast for Saturday is not looking as dreary as it did yesterday. There will be some cloudi...