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The new iPhone Pro models have an overheating problem: What can Apple do?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

Days after the latest lineup of Apple products hit stores worldwide, some of the first owners of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are complaining that the phones are overheating.The iPhone 15 Pro Max, rolled out earlier this month, is the priciest phone in the latest generation at $1,200, nearly 10% more than last year's top-of-the-line iPhone. The iPhone 15 Pro is one step down, selling for $1,000.While not all owners appear to be affected, a number of posts surfaced in the iPhone subreddit in recent days complaining of painfully hot devices."Just had this issue now weirdly enough," wrote one person. "Haven't had any problems charging the 15 Pro before. All of a sudden it became one with the sun. Weirdest part was the WHOLE phone was hot. No localized heat spots." What to know about the new iPhone 15 Another iPhone 15 Pro owner claimed to have returned the device saying that, after charging at night, the phone became "downright dangerous" by the morning."Listening to Spotify while u...

Anita Sanchez Killed in Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Bryan Avenue [Lubbock, TX]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

76-Year-Old Woman Dead after Being Struck by a Car near 20th StreetLUBBOCK, TX (September 29, 2023) – Monday morning, a pedestrian accident on Bryan Avenue claimed the life of Anita Sanchez.The incident happened on September 11th, at around 7:00 a.m., in the 200 block of Bryan Avenue.According to reports, a vehicle struck the 76-year-old woman and died on the spot. The pedestrian is identified as Anita Sanchez, a Lamesa resident. Following the collision, crews closed down the road to perform cleanup and preliminary duties.No available information about the reason for the collision or description of the driver.However, an active investigation is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Sweet James Accident Attorneys send their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Anita Sanchez.Losing someone in a hit-and-run crash is always a traumatic experience for the surviving family. At Sweet James,...

Reynaldo Rodriguez Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Yarbrough Drive [El Paso, TX]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

Motorcycle Accident Kills Amarillo Man at San Jose RoadEL PASO, TX (September 29, 2023) – Friday night, a motorcycle collision at Yarbrough Drive claimed the life of Reynaldo Rodriguez.The incident happened on September 15th, near the intersection of Yarbrough Drive and San Jose Road.According to reports, a motorcycle, going north on Yarbrough, lost control and hit the center median curb.Investigators arrived and found the rider ejected from his motorcycle. Responders transported the victim to a nearby hospital but he later succumbed to his injuries.The rider was identified as a 47-year-old man from Amarillo named Reynaldo Rodriguez.Authorities said that failure to regulate speed was the primary cause of this incident.The team at Sweet James sends its warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Reynaldo Rodriguez. May the memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength in the days ahead.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is ...

HorrorCon Scares up Killer Klown Amusements

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

From IT to The Terrifier, clowns continue to creep into the scariest contemporary movies. But one of the best films to highlight their horrific appeal did so over three decades ago. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Killer Klowns from Outer Space will take the center ring at this year’s HorrorCon LA at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Creators the Chiodo Bros (who wrote, directed, and produced the film) will be on hand alongside music composer John Massari at the event and there will be poster signings, a cosplay contest and a Klowns-themed dance party with theme song rockers The Dickies performing live. MGM Interactive Games will also be sharing all the deets about the brand new Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game.Beyond the red nosed ragers, HorrorCon has a lot more too: appearances by the likes of Linda Blair, Kevin Dillon, and casts from Slumber Party Massacre, Freddy vs. Jason, Evil Dead, and more; special effects artists, vendors, “sliding” scare actor...

Little Italy San Jose 2023: What to eat at this Sunday’s festival

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

Mangia! mangia!Little Italy San Jose’s annual street festival returns this Sunday, Oct. 1, with a huge lineup of Italian food, from homey specialties to restaurant favorites, plus wine booths and dozens of arts and crafts vendors in the historic district and Guadalupe River Park.The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and admission is free. Live entertainment starts at 11:45, and the headliner, tenor Pasquale Esposito, will take the stage under the Little Italy arch at 3:15 p.m. And that sleek exhibit of Italian-made Ferraris and Lamborghinis will be back — this time with 60 cars, more than double last year’s turnout.But you’re here for the food, right? Joining the traditional participants this year are some newcomers from popular Bay Area restaurants. Besides those alfresco vendors, the Little Italy businesses — Henry’s Hi Life, Poor House Bistro, Littlest Little Italy — will be open and serving indoors, many with specials for the day.Here i...

Photos: Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. Senator, dies at 90

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

Related ArticlesCalifornia Politics | Official statement confirming U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death California Politics | What California Gov. Gavin Newsom said about Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death California Politics | Trailblazer Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest serving U.S. senator, dies at 90 California Politics | Barabak: Newsom is right in pledging a caretaker for U.S. Senate seat California Politics | Senator Dianne Feinstein’s family feud is set for private talks Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. Senator, died Thursday. She was 90.In this obituary published Friday, Feinstein was remembered for her “tenacity,” particularly when it came to pressing for passage of the Assault Weapons Ban in 1994, and as “a force of nature who made an incredible impact on our country and her home state.”Feinstein, a trailblazer for women and gay rights, pioneered a number...

Martinez police release body-worn camera footage of fatal Aug. 18 shooting

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

MARTINEZ – Authorities on Thursday night released body-worn camera footage of a police shooting that left one man dead and another injured last month outside a Martinez cannabis dispensary.The recordings show at least two Martinez police officers – Cole Bennett and Raul Ceja-Mendez – firing handguns at an Infiniti sedan as it drives away from Velvet Cannabis Dispensary at 4808 Sunrise Drive in the early morning hours of Aug. 18.Tahmon Wilson, 20, of San Francisco, was killed in the shooting and his 22-year-old brother, Tommy Wilson Jr., was wounded.Footage from Bennett’s camera shows him parking behind another patrol vehicle in the driveway to the dispensary and approaching the Infiniti from the driver’s side with his pistol in his hand. As the Infiniti squeezes past the patrol vehicles and appears to bump another officer, Bennett fires at the back of the car and keeps firing as it turns onto the street.Ceja-Mendez, meanwhile, is seen parking behind Bennett’s patrol vehicle and appr...

New Wolf Pack arena part of huge makeover for Reno’s Grand Sierra casino

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A $1 billion makeover of Reno’s largest hotel-casino calls for a new off-campus arena for the University of Nevada’s basketball teams.The Wolf Pack men and women could be playing at the Grand Sierra Resort venue by 2026 under the ambitious 10-year expansion plan announced Wednesday by resort officials and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve.In addition to the 10,000-seat arena, the expansion plans for a new 800-room hotel tower, 300 “affordable” riverfront residential units, a golf center and Las Vegas-like water shows.“The vision is to transform GSR into a destination where community, sports and entertainment come together,” resort owner Alex Mereulo, who also is the majority owner of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, said during a news conference Wednesday.Mereulo and University of Nevada President Brian Sandoval confirmed they’ve been exploring a partnership for some time between the resort and the basketball team, “which could make the arena their home beginn...

Council members ask if Antioch police should call sheriff, CHP for help

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

ANTIOCH – “How low do we have to go?”That was Councilmember Mike Barbanica’s question for Acting Antioch Police Chief Joe Vigil about requesting outside agencies to assist, knowing how depleted the force is.Vigil told the council this week that of 95 police officers on the books, only 44 are working in “full service” now, and of those, only 31 are assigned to patrol.Another 51 officers are either on light duty, on medical leave, adminstrative leave or out for other reasons. It is unclear how many are on leave due to the racist texting scandal, the investigation of which is still underway with outside investigators.The department meanwhile is authorized for 115 officers, with the ability to overhire six in anticipation of pending retirements or resignation and to help limit lapses in police services. Six new officers came aboard this week, but still need to go through field training, Vigil said.“My concern is we’re drastically understaffed,” Barbanica said, adding he was concer...

SF leaders, Gov. Newsom react to passing of Sen. Feinstein

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a centrist Democrat who served as California’s senior senator since 1992, has died. She was 90.The senator's office confirmed Feinstein passed away Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C.The longtime California senator was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992 after winning a special election and was serving her sixth term at the time of her passing. Feinstein was California’s first woman senator.Earlier this year, Feinstein announced that she would not seek reelection in 2024. She faced calls to resign as she battled health issues in recent months and was the oldest sitting senator.In a statement from the senator's office, Chief of Staff James Sauls said, "Her passing is a great loss for so many, from those who loved and cared for her to the people of California that she dedicated her life to serving." Continuing, "There are few women who can be called senator, chairman, mayor, wife, mom and grandmother. Senator Feinstein w...