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Kiszla: At U.S. Amateur, the identical, inseparable Ford brothers never quit on each other. In victory or defeat.

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

Refusing to admit defeat, they fought like blood brothers long after the sun gave up and went to bed.Quit? No way. On a hot summer night in Georgia three years ago, surrender was not a viable option, because it would mean taking the walk of shame alongside an identical twin who had battled to be first since the day both these fierce competitors greeted this world from the womb.So David and Maxwell Ford dueled with putters, their home golf course in Atlanta empty except for them and the moon.“It was like 9:20 p.m., almost pitch black, and we stayed out there and kept putting. Nobody wanted to be the first to leave,” David said Thursday, recalling a putting contest with the intensity of a sword fight.But all these years after a winner was grudgingly declared, is it finally safe to let the sibling-rivalry truth be known?“I don’t know if David would tell you this, but I was way down in that putting contest, And when we compete, whoever’s losing is not happy. I’m the one that didn’t want...

At-risk teen missing from Colorado Springs, police ask for public’s help in locating her

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

An at-risk teen is missing from Colorado Springs and authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating her.Elizabeth “River” Cathleen Banoczi, 16, was reported missing on Sunday by staff at a local group home, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. She was last seen leaving the facility on foot.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Arvada family fears missing teen may be endangered Crime and Public Safety | FBI recovers 27 sex trafficking victims in Colorado, including 8 juveniles Crime and Public Safety | Pueblo police issue alert seeking missing 7-year-old girl Crime and Public Safety | CBI alert update: 5-year-old taken from Aspen found safe Crime and Public Safety | Suspect in Arapahoe County child custody case is arrested in Texas Investigators say River is at risk. She is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall, 150 pounds, with short, light brown hair and brown eyes. She ...

La Plata County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

An inmate at the La Plata County jail was found unresponsive in his cell and has been pronounced dead.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Brighton officer dragged 76 feet by moving car while trying to arrest suspect Crime and Public Safety | Teen employee shot at Santiago’s in Commerce City, police looking for suspect Crime and Public Safety | Scene clear after bomb threat temporarily evacuates Denver area Walmart Crime and Public Safety | Colorado Springs officer shoots armed fugitive who pulled gun, police say Crime and Public Safety | Wildfire on private land in Rio Blanco County has burned 1,100 acres Jail workers found Daniel John Foard, 32, in his cell about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the sheriff’s office in the death investigation.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Crowds gather to support El Segundo team in Little League World Series

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

Fans, families and friends of team El Segundo, a little league baseball team playing their first game in the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania Thursday, gathered in local restaurants to support the hometown squad.  On Saturday, the team met up for a 4 a.m. bus ride to the Ontario International and then flew all the way to Williamsport, PA., where they are considered one of the favorites among the 10 teams from the U.S. There are also 10 international teams in the series.  “We’ve never had a team go to the World Series before,” El Segundo Little League President Jamin Griffiths told KTLA. “I don’t think in a district of...eight different leagues around the South Bay, I don’t think they’ve ever had anybody go to the World Series before. It’s just monumental what the kids have been able to do.”  The El Segundo little team, seen here, in a photo posted to their GoFundMe via Sheena Landrum Parks. Thursday's game against a team from Ohio began at 4 p.m. and was airing o...

Man seen on TikTok video lurking near women in Burbank arrested again

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

A man who was seen in a TikTok video lurking near women in Burbank was arrested again after being released from jail a day earlier.This marks the second time the suspect, Calese Crowder, 37, was arrested within a week, Glendale Police said.Crowder was seen in a viral video lurking extremely close to 28-year-old Michaela Witter’s legs while she was browsing at a Barnes & Noble store on Aug. 7.Believing Witter was unaware, Crowder is seen crouching down low and getting extremely close to Witter’s legs. He is later seen doing the same thing to another woman browsing nearby.After posting the video on social media, Witter discovered Crowder had a long criminal history, including serving eight years in prison for peeping, prowling and burglarizing homes.Crowder was arrested on Aug. 11 during an unrelated incident in which he was accused of peeping into a home with children and a family inside.A TikTok video captures a man lurking extremely close to a woman's legs while she was shoppin...

Indulge and Unwind: Glenn Ivy Day Spa – A Haven for Mommies Needing Relaxation

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with love and joy, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges and demands. Every mom deserves a break from the daily hustle and bustle to recharge and rejuvenate. Glenn Ivy Day Spa, nestled in the heart of tranquility, offers a haven of relaxation where mommies can escape the chaos and immerse themselves in a world of soothing therapies and serenity.Soothing Hot Springs:Glenn Ivy Day Spa is renowned for its natural hot springs, which are rich in minerals known for their therapeutic benefits. Imagine soaking in warm, mineral-rich waters that relax your muscles and calm your mind. The hot springs’ healing properties are a perfect remedy for stressed-out mommies.Variety of Pampering Treatments:From massages to facials, Glenn Ivy offers a wide range of luxurious treatments tailored to every mommy’s needs. Indulge in a deep tissue massage to release tension, or enjoy a rejuvenating facial that leaves your skin glowing. These t...

Arrest made in MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline killing

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

OAKLAND – Authorities on Thursday arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a man last week at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland.The victim, Francisco Felix, was killed in his vehicle around 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 8 while parked at the regional shoreline, the East Bay Regional Park District said in a news release.East Bay Regional Park District Police Department investigators identified the suspect as Ginrhic Arden Bernardino Santiago and arrested him Thursday in Oakland.Police did not release any additional details about the case, including a possible motive.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ‘Blood for blood’: Indictments detail East Contra Costa cops’ alleged crimes that went unnoticed for years Crime and Public Safety | ‘This is what they get’: Long-ignored Antioch residents feel vindicated over police indictments Crime and Public Safety | Woman wielded knife at Oakley...

‘Blood for blood’: Indictments detail East Contra Costa cops’ alleged crimes that went unnoticed for years

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

The FBI’s sprawling investigation into widespread corruption across the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments led to the indictment of 10 people on Thursday, marking one of the Bay Area’s largest and most searing policing scandals in recent memory.Nine police officers — five Antioch cops and four from Pittsburg — and one Antioch community service officer were named in four indictments alleging years of suspected misdeeds across East Contra Costa County. The allegations were remarkably varied, including everything from alleged college credit scams to steroid distribution to racially motivated police brutality laid out in unabashedly bigoted text messages.Here’s a rundown of the four types of cases being brought by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District California:‘Hopefully you get a bite’: Civil rights charges allege brutal tacticsAntioch officers Morteza Amiri, Devon Wenger and Eric Rombough are accused of plotting violence against ...

Oakland school board hopefuls stunned to learn they’re ineligible: ‘This is outrageous’

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

OAKLAND — The candidates running for an Oakland school board seat this November were aware of the stakes: Winning the race would give one of them unique sway over the district’s future via a crucial swing vote on the often-deadlocked board.But what they were stunned to learn Thursday is that, due to an error by the city clerk’s office in setting the voting boundaries, neither is in fact eligible to run for the seat — and it’s possible there won’t be an election at all.City officials were scrambling to figure out on Thursday how to remedy the screw-up after it was pointed out to them by one of this news organization’s opinion columnists.It is just the latest election debacle to play out in Oakland, a city that in the past year has been plagued by an incorrectly called school board race, controversy around the ranked-choice voting rules in the mayoral election and inaccurate filing deadlines for candidates.“Hopefully it’s not impos...

72-acre South Bay brush fire impacts traffic on US-101

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:25 GMT

(KRON) -- A brush fire burning in the South Bay Wednesday afternoon is impacting traffic, according to a 511 alert. Cal Fire's Santa Clara Unit said the fire has torched 72 acres and is 95% contained. The fire is near northbound US-101, north of Cochrane Road in Morgan Hill. California Highway Patrol issued a severe traffic alert, and the right lane of northbound US-101 is blocked. "Firefighters are making good progress and continue to build and strengthen control lines," Cal Fire said. It has been named the Cochrane Fire. Drivers are told to expect delays and avoid the area. There is no estimated time for the roadway to reopen. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.