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Gilroy man reported missing since last week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

(KRON) -- A man has been reported missing, the Gilroy Police Department (GPD) announced Thursday afternoon. Darren Johnson, 59, was last seen last Monday, May 29. Video shows attempted break-in using unknown device at San Jose hotel room Johnson was reported missing by a family member but is homeless, according to GPD. He had been staying in the area of Burchell Road and Hecker Pass.He is described as a white man, approximately 6 feet tall and 180 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. Johnson is "suffering from health ailments and may be in need of medical treatment," GPD said. Police say if you have information about Johnson's location, call GPD at 408-846-0350.

Jiménez hits go-ahead HR, White Sox go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 6-5 in DH opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader Thursday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.After Wednesday’s game was postponed by Major League Baseball because of hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfires, conditions in the Bronx had improved by first pitch Thursday. According to the website IQAir, the air quality was graded 142 before the game began and dropped to 127 about an hour in. An AQI ranging from 101-150 is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.Jake Burger hit a two-run homer off Yankees starter Luis Severino before Luis Robert Jr. and Yoán Moncada also went deep against the right-hander. The White Sox tied a season high by connecting four times and matched their most homers at Yankee Stadium.“Home runs were the name of the game today,” Chicago manager Pedro Grifol said. “Anytime you can put the ball in the seats like that four ...

Nevada Senate vote on proposed A’s stadium in Las Vegas extended until next week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Senate adjourned Thursday without voting on a financing bill for a proposed $1.5 billion Las Vegas Strip stadium for the Oakland Athletics, extending the special legislative session into the next week amid negotiations over whether to contribute $380 million in public funding to the project.The measure can still be amended by lawmakers, and if it passes the Senate it would still need approval from the Assembly before going to the desk of Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, who has expressed support for it. Both the state Senate and Assembly are adjourned until Monday.In a hearing that began Wednesday and stretched into the early morning hours Thursday, lawmakers peppered tourism officials and a representative from a firm partnering with the ball club with questions about the feasibility and benefits of financing such a deal.Public funds for the stadium would mainly come from $180 million in transferable tax credits and $120 million in county bonds. Back...

FBI arrests Texas businessman at center of alleged crimes that led to impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — FBI arrests Texas businessman at center of alleged crimes that led to impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton.Source

Lawyers blame ChatGPT for tricking them into citing bogus case law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Two apologetic lawyers responding to an angry judge blamed ChatGPT Thursday for tricking them into including fictitious legal research in a court filing.Attorneys Steven A. Schwartz and Peter LoDuca are facing possible punishment over a filing in a lawsuit against an airline that included references to past court cases that Schwartz thought were real, but were actually invented by the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot.Schwartz explained that he used the groundbreaking program as he hunted for legal precedents supporting a client’s case against the Colombian airline Avianca for an injury incurred on a 2019 flight.The chatbot, which has fascinated the world with its production of essay-like answers to prompts from users, suggested several cases involving aviation mishaps that Schwartz hadn’t been able to find through usual methods used at his law firm.The problem was, several of those cases weren’t real or involved airlines that didn’t exist.Sch...

Wheeler’s no-hit bid for Phillies broken up in 8th on Nevin’s one-out single

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler’s bid for a no-hitter was broken up Thursday night when Tyler Nevin singled for the Detroit Tigers with one out in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies right-hander.Jonathan Schoop reached on a throwing error by Phillies third baseman Josh Harrison, and Nevin followed with a clean single to right field that put runners at the corners.Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson then removed Wheeler, who threw 75 of his 108 pitches for strikes. He struck out eight, walked one and hit a batter with a pitch.Detroit tied it 1-all on Zack Short’s bunt single against reliever Seranthony Domínguez.Philadelphia took a 1-0 lead on Bryce Harper’s sacrifice fly in the sixth.The game originally was scheduled for Wednesday night but was postponed due to poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The smoky smell that was present the previous two days in Philadelphia dissipated, and the sky became more clear as the game went on.T...

Canada’s Corey Conners shares lead at Canadian Open as PGA Tour resumes following LIV deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Corey Conners shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the RBC Canadian Open, the first PGA Tour event since its announcement of a merger with Saudi-funded rival LIV Golf.Conners is seeking to become the tournament’s first Canadian winner in 69 years. Also at 67 were Aaron Rai, Justin Lower and Chesson Hadley.Two-time defending champion Rory McIlroy opened with a 71 at Oakdale. Matt Fitzpatrick, who will seek to defend his U.S. Open title next week at Los Angeles Country Club, was one of nine players at 68.At No. 29 in the world, Conners is the highest-ranked of 21 Canadians in the field. The last player from Canada to win the event was Pat Fletcher in 1954 at Point Grey in Vancouver.Conners did not speak to reporters after his morning round because he was dealing with an urgent personal matter. His two PGA Tour victories both came at the Valero Texas Open, including this year.“Really disciplined off the tee, we didn’t try to do ...

Flood evacuations possible in Lyons for the next 3 days

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Residents in Lyons were warned Thursday to prepare to evacuate because of possible floods within the next 72 hours.Overnight, St. Vrain Creek reached a flow rate just below the threshold for likely flooding, according to the town of Lyons. People in the areas shaded pink in the map below are at risk and should be prepared to evacuate:People in these areas were also urged to secure any temporary furniture and outdoor items "so they do not become debris in the water."The creek reached a flow rate of 1,080 cubic feet per second overnight, and flooding becomes more likely in Lyons when it reaches 1,200 cubic feet per second, according to the town.Residents can monitor flows here.What's causing possible floods in Lyons?"Many factors contribute to this number including snow runoff, discharge from Button Rock Reservoir and localized rain/storm events," the town explained in a message to residents.Colorado is already seeing above-average snowmelt, and weeks of rain along the...

No hazardous materials found at Jamaica Plain thrift store after emergency response

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

No hazardous materials were found Thursday after an emergency response at a thrift store in Jamaica Plain, Boston police said. Crews initially responded to the Boomerangs on Centre Street Thursday evening after Boston police said a store employee called 911 saying they received a donated item that they believed could have continued something hazardous. While some personnel wearing yellow hazmat suits were later seen inside the shop, they were, at one point, standing alongside other officers who were not wearing the same protective gear. The scene had cleared as of around 9:45 p.m., with police saying crews determined the item in question did not pose a threat.

Mail truck involved in crash in Lynn

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:04 GMT

A mail truck was involved in a crash in Lynn Thursday that left the truck with visible damage. The crash happened at the intersection of Hanover and North Common streets on Thursday afternoon. The truck was later seen at the scene with its front end smashed in and one of its doors torn off. A separate truck later towed the mail truck away.No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.