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Mystery solved: What happened to lost legendary Sierra Nevada skier Gardner Smith

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

A body found in the tundra atop Colorado’s Independence Pass in 1970 has been identified as legendary ski racer Gardner Paul Smith, a Beat-era adventurer from California who, before he went missing at age 39, was revered as a free-and-easy companion.“Whatever is right, friend,” he would say.Now the daughter he abandoned, who since childhood has wrestled with “a frustrating mystery,” is appealing for details from the end of his life “chasing winter” worldwide.“Obviously it is good to have closure,” said daughter Jeanne Gaida, a 60-year-old Texas real estate agent, in an interview this week. “I feel sad that he seemed to have had a lonely, tragic ending. …“I’m still sorting it out. I am just sad — sad that he was alone,” said Gaida, who interpreted his “whatever is right, friend” expression as evidence of a kind and tolerant man who accepted others’ thinking.Smith’s exhumed remains sat for years in the Leadville, Colo., office of a former coroner until last month when Colorado Bureau ...

Rainfall chart: Bay Area totals so far for the March atmospheric river

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

The first storm from an atmospheric river series brought 2 inches of rain to most Bay Area cities and more than 7 inches to some Santa Cruz Mountains locations.The chart shows the National Weather Service’s precipitation totals from Thursday, March 9, until 8 a.m. Monday, March 13.The next round of rain is expected to arrive Monday night.LocationInchesPeninsula & South BayUvas Reservoir5.86Huddart Park (Woodside)4.96Los Trancos4.64Morgan Hill3.59Foothills Preserve3.58Pilarcitos Reservoir3.57La Honda3.39I-280/Edgewood3.38Stevens Canyon2.99Redwood City2.98Coyote Reservoir2.95Half Moon Bay airport2.76Los Altos Hills (Moody Road) 2.74Anderson Dam2.64Rancho San Antonio2.48Los Gatos (Rinconada)2.44Mount Hamilton2.21San Francisco airport2.01Palo Alto1.97San Jose (Lynbrook)1.57Sunnyvale1.53San Jose (Alum Rock)1.44Mountain View1.42San Francisco (Duboce)1.33San Jose airport1.19East BayRichmond4.28Tilden Park4.15St. Mary’s College4.15UC Botanical Garden3.7Orinda3.42Dublin/...

Atmospheric river expected to bring rain Monday night into Tuesday

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An atmospheric river arriving in the Bay Area Monday evening is expected to bring significant rainfall, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered showers are possible throughout the day Monday with heavy rain expected to arrive overnight, according to KRON4 Meteorologist John Shrable. Storm prep becomes crucial with more rain on the way Along with what the NWS calls a "moderate to high potential for rain," the atmospheric river is expected to raise the possibility of flooding and possible road closures. Expected rainfall around the North Bay mountains and valleys could be in the range of two or more inches, the NWS said. That's enough to cause rivers, streams and creeks to flood, trigger shallow landslides and cause roadway flooding and closures.Higher elevations like the Santa Cruz Mountains and higher North Bay mountains could get four or more inches of rain, the NWS said. Rain will likely remain heavy into Tuesday morning, complica...

Bay Area atmospheric river updates: Storm damage impacts traffic

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

(KRON) -- Another atmospheric river is set to move into the Bay Area Monday afternoon bringing potential flooding, damage and power outages. The rain will continue overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, KRON4 meteorologist John Shrable said.The National Weather Service also issued a High Wind Warning for the entire Bay Area effective Monday night through Wednesday morning. Peak gusts in the valleys are expected to reach between 40 and 50 miles per hour while coastal gusts are expected to reach between 55 to 70 miles per hour.Preparing your home or business for the next round of rain is crucial as the next storm approaches. Find sandbags near you and stay updated with KRON4.com.10 a.m. -- Storm conditions close roads around the Bay AreaFallen trees and landslides have impacted traffic around the Bay Area. Plan to avoid these routes if possible and drive carefully: Bret Harte Avenue in San Rafael is closed in both directions in the 100 block due to a landslide that brought ...

March Madness: Norse ride again, a KU deja vu for Howard

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Northern Kentucky coach Darrin Horn might be looking forward to his team’s NCAA Tournament appearance even more than his players.The Norse won their fourth Horizon League championship since 2016-17 but will play in March Madness for the first time since 2019. They also won the league title in 2020, but there was no NCAA Tournament that year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.That denied Horn a chance to lead his first NKU squad in the Big Dance, which makes this berth a bit more special. Especially after the Norse let an opportunity slip away in last year’s Horizon Tournament.“We kind of feel like we had one taken from us literally, where you qualify for the tournament and then the tournament just doesn’t happen,” Horn said in a phone interview. “So, to finally punch your ticket and know that there’s going to be games and you’re going to be a part of the process, that’s really exciting.”The No. 16 seed Norse (22-12) will face Midwest top seed Houston on Thu...

Lady Gaga brilla en los Oscar con su emotiva interpretación de “Hold My Hand” y un look sencillo que sorprendió

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

(CNN) — Lady Gaga subió al escenario para ofrecer una emotiva y cruda interpretación de su canción nominada al Oscar “Hold My Hand” durante la gala de los Premios de la Academia celebrada este domingo por la noche.La canción, de “Top Gun: Maverick”, estaba nominada en la categoría de mejor canción original.Ganadores Premios Oscar 2023: lista completa por categoríasAunque finalmente perdió frente a “Naatu Naatu” de la película “RRR”, la actuación de Gaga destacó por su sencillez.Para la interpretación, Gaga no se maquilló y lució un look informal con camiseta oscura y pantalones vaqueros, un marcado contraste con su look humeante y sensual de la alfombra roja.Lady Gaga en el escenario durante la 95ª edición de los Premios de la Academia en el Dolby Theatre, el 12 de marzo de 2023 en Hollywood, California. (Crédito: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Lo que comenzó como una actuación suave y tierna acabó convirtiéndose en un momento intenso...

March Madness has international flair for many women’s teams

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — When star guard Paige Bueckers went down with a season-ending knee injury last August, UConn went searching far and wide for a late addition to its roster.The Huskies found one overseas in Inês Bettencourt, a point guard from the Azores, off the coast of Portugal. An assistant coach had noticed her playing at the Division B U18 European Championships.A couple of months later, the Huskies announced the signing of a player they hope will be their next dominant forward: Jana El Alfy, who is 6-foot-4 and from Egypt. She enrolled in January and joined the team, but will not play until next season.The Big East champions are headed to the NCAA Tournament as a No. 2 seed with six international players on the roster after having just 10 others since Geno Auriemma began coaching the team in 1985. “There was very little video of them back then,” Auriemma said. “Today, we have video and those kids have video of everything; they see everything. They watch every one of ...

UN inquiry commission: Quake aid was slow to reach Syria

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — The international community and the Syrian government did not act quickly enough last month to help people in need in the rebel-held northwest after a deadly earthquake hit Turkey and conflict-ravaged Syria, a U.N.-backed commission said Monday.The Feb. 6 magnitude 7.8 earthquake and strong aftershocks that ravaged southern Turkey and northwestern Syria killed more than 50,000 people, including over 6,000 in Syria.The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria said there should be an investigation into why it took a week to open border crossings for aid to flow. It added that war-torn Syria “now needs a comprehensive cease-fire that is fully respected” for civilians, including aid workers, to be safe.The commission also said there have been new attacks in Syria, including a reported Israeli airstrike last week on the international airport of the northern city of Aleppo putting it out of service for three days. The airport has been a main point for aid flo...

Doubles star Bob Bryan succeeds Fish as US Davis Cup captain

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

One of many highlights of Bob Bryan’s time as half of a record-breaking men’s doubles duo was helping the United States claim the 2007 Davis Cup — the last time the country won the competition. Now Bryan will try to end that drought from the sideline.The U.S. Tennis Association on Monday announced Bryan’s appointment as Davis Cup captain, succeeding Mardy Fish. Bryan’s first matches in charge will come during the group stage in September.Bryan and his twin brother, Mike, earned a record 16 Grand Slam championships together, 119 tour-level titles and an Olympic gold medal in doubles, finishing 10 seasons atop the ATP rankings before retiring in 2020. They went 25-5 as a pair in Davis Cup matches, including a win that clinched the U.S. victory over Russia 16 years ago in Portland.“That is at the top of the list of my best memories in tennis. All of those times in the Davis Cup trenches with my teammates are seared into my mind. We had highs and we had lows, but they’re definitely unfo...

Woman dies after being rescued from mobile home fire

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:31:24 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A woman in her 60s died after being rescued from a mobile home fire Monday near Strasburg in Arapahoe County.Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said it happened at 9:20 a.m. in the 1200 block of County Road 157. 12 shot in 7 separate shootings in metro over weekend Deputies with ACSO responded, as well as firefighters from Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Sable Altura Fire Rescue, Deer Trail, and US Air Force Fire.A deputy sustained minor injuries as a result of the fire.