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A stunning lineup of five planets will decorate the night sky this week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

By Jackie Wattles | CNNNight sky lovers can typically spot a smattering of a few planets, but in late March, a stunning visual takes shape when five planets line up beneath the moon in a display sometimes called a planetary parade or alignment.Onlookers will be able to catch the best glimpse of the alignment — which will include Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus — on Tuesday evening, just after sunset. Much of the display will become visible on Friday and will continue to be so over the next couple of weeks, according to Cameron Hummels, a computational astrophysicist at the California Institute of Technology.Alignments such as this one appear every few years or so, Hummels said, and much of it will be visible to the naked eye, even in urban areas with significant light pollution. And it can be spotted across the Northern and Southern hemispheres.The arrangement will be visible just underneath the crescent moon. To spot the display, Hummels recommended heading out to a place ...

Missing Oregon teen found camping with man in Northern California park, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

CHICO — Officers with the Chico Police Department arrested a man around noon Wednesday who was accompanied by a missing girl in a camp at upper Bidwell Park, according to a department press release.Police said they arrested 23-year-old Rory Murga on suspicion of an outstanding warrant. According to the release, officers allegedly found him with a 16-year-old girl reported missing by the Orange Police Department in Orange County.Police received a missing juvenile report Tuesday night about a girl who is thought to have fled from her parents and traveled to Chico with Murga, who was reportedly wanted for a felony, no-bail warrant issued by Los Angeles County Court.Chico police said they received information the girl and Murga were camping along the cliff edge of the north-rim portion of upper Bidwell Park between Bear Hole and the power lines.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Family of drowned mother at Moss Landing seeks funeral assistance Crime and Public Saf...

Northern California man accused of setting fire to romantic partner’s vehicle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

CHICO — A Chico man is accused of setting fire to the pickup of a romantic partner.At approximately noon Saturday, the Chico Fire Department responded to a call regarding a vehicle fire at an apartment complex in the 2700 block of El Paso Way in north Chico. Firefighters spoke to the vehicle’s owner after extinguishing the fire and learned the owner suspected the fire was started intentionally. They then summoned the Chico Police Department to the scene to continue the investigation.The victim’s vehicle was a total loss due to the fire.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Actor Jonathan Majors is arrested on assault charge in New York, police say Crime and Public Safety | ‘Rick and Morty’ creator has domestic abuse charges dropped by California D.A. Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested following alleged family assault in South San Jose Crime and Public Safety | With domestic violence case pending, California man a...

Beautifully and brilliantly designed Piedmont Pines home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

This brilliantly designed 2,806-square-foot contemporary Craftsman, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a view of San Francisco Bay, captures spectacular sunsets and nature’s changing palette of colors throughout the day from virtually every room.This home’s dining room features French doors that open to a deck with an S.F. Bay view. This architectural treasure offers an array of beautifully crafted oversize wood-framed windows. These windows and attractive skylights welcome in a tremendous amount of natural light.The striking high ceilings offer a sense of grandeur. Beautiful hardwood floors and a gas fireplace add warmth and elegance to the home. The eat-in kitchen with family room and S.F. Bay view is a jewel. There are two primary suites. Both showcase beautiful windows which frame the stunning and romantic San Francisco Bay view. The two-car garage has interior access. The lower-level primary suite has a private deck overlooking the bay view and two sepa...

Harris meets with Ghana’s president as Africa trip begins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is meeting with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo Monday, in a show of support for the West African leader, who’s facing rising discontent over inflation and fresh concerns about regional security.Harris is just beginning a weeklong trip to the continent that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia, part of a concerted effort to broaden U.S. outreach at a time when China and Russia have entrenched interests of their own in Africa.Harris entered the Jubilee House, the presidential palace, to the Ghanaian national anthem, clasping hands with the president and delegation members. “Thank you for having me,” she said, as the two began formal talks inside the palace.Akufo-Addo oversaw one of the world’s fast-growing economies before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the cost of food and other necessities has been skyrocketing, and the country is facing a debt crisis as it struggles to make payments. In addition, sporadic fightin...

MAG Silver: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — MAG Silver Corp. (MAG) on Monday reported a loss of $825,000 in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent.For the year, the company reported profit of $17.6 million, or 18 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MAG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MAGSource

DC police release photos of suspects in 3 armed robberies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

D.C. police have released photos of two armed robbery suspects who they say approached and demanded property from three people in three hours on Saturday.D.C. police have released photos of the suspects and the car involved in three armed robberies in the District on Saturday. (Courtesy D.C. police)In a news release, D.C. police said that in each separate instance, the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded property from each person.Once they complied, police said the suspects fled the scene in what was described as a silver 2016 Hyundai Sedan last seen bearing Maryland tags 9DB4914.Images of the two suspects and their vehicle were taken by a security camera.According to the news release, the first robbery happened around 11:25 a.m. in the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue NE.The second incident happened about five minutes later in the 3900 block of Benning Road NE.The third robbery happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue NE.Anyone with information a...

Venus Concept: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Venus Concept Inc. (VERO) on Monday reported a loss of $9.9 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 14 cents.The maker of hair transplant devices posted revenue of $24.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $43.7 million, or 66 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $99.5 million.Venus Concept expects full-year revenue in the range of $90 million to $95 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VERO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VEROSource

Live updates: Slick conditions reported across Denver metro area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A round of early spring snow moved into Colorado late Sunday night into Monday morning, causing dangerous travel for parts of the state.The Pinpoint Weather team said the snow will taper off through the afternoon and evening but temperatures will be chilly with a gusty north wind. See Interactive Radar here Live updatesWe will post live updates throughout the storm here:6:45 a.m.: Accident Alert: For Windsor accidents w/ minor damage, no injuries or suspected substance invl'mnt, exchange info & file online report dmv.colorado.gov/report-accident6:41 a.m.: CDOT: I-70 westbound: Road closed due to a crash between Exit 157 - CO 131; Wolcott and Exit 147 - Eagle.6:40 a.m.: CDOT: I-25 northbound: Two left lanes closed due to a crash between Exit 181 - Plum Creek Parkway and Exit 182 - Wilcox Street.6:20 a.m.: The Pinpoint Weather team has issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day that will last until 9 a.m. due to slick travel.6 a.m.: APD: I225 NB is now open. Thank you ...

Forecast update: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day with snowy travel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:10:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It is a snowy start this morning with a chilly, gusty day ahead. The Pinpoint Weather team has issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day that will last until 9 a.m. due to snow and slick travel on Monday. Live updates: Slick conditions reported across Denver metro area The biggest impact will be for the northeastern plains, where winter weather advisories are in effect through 6 p.m. Monday along Interstate 76.Weather today: Snow showers and chillyExpect light snow showers around the metro with heavier activity to the north and northeast, which will create some travel issues. Snowfall totals will be around an inch or so in Denver, mainly on grassy elevated surfaces. Areas with winter weather advisories will see 3-6 inches of snow with wind gusts up to 40 mph.Snow will taper off through the afternoon and evening, but temperatures will be chilly with a gusty north wind.Looking ahead: Dry, warming trend through ThursdaySunshine and warmer weather will move in Tuesday throug...