Today on kron, 4 news at noon, Police Arrest a suspected serial kidnapper with ties to the bay area. How one of his alleged victims escaped from his grasp. Plus, parents gearing up for backtoSchool Season. Were live from a special supply distribution event benefiting 2500 south bay kids. But first, firefighting efforts continue in the south bay where a blaze continues threaten homes in east san jose. Well, latest progress on containing the clayton fire. From the bay station. Youre watching kron. Noon. Thanks so much for joining us here on 4 news at noon. Im stephanie lin. Developing news. Crews continue to make progress containing the clayton fire burning in east san jose. But that 66 acre blaze continues to threaten multiple homes. Kron fours Michael Thomas brings us the latest update from fire officials. Officials tell me as of today it is at 60 containment for this fire. But take a look at these crews have been here since yesterday and the scene is still very active around 8 oclock
To better understand who Spencer Penrose is, i thought i would read a bit from his open jury in 1939. It says he was more than a capitalist, philanthropist, he was a spirit, a hearing such as the pikes peak region had never seen before and would never see again. He was a scholar and gentlemen, a rugged individualist, a man of heart, as vigorous and sturdy as the great pioneering west he loved. He knew his own mind, and he experienced it. Spencern words, who was penrose . I think of him more in terms of his legacy to the community. Most obviousof the legacies is that he built the hotel here in Colorado Springs in 1980 team, one of the finest resorts in the world right here at the foot of pikes peak. The other is he created a inndation, the Apple Orchard spanish, and that was named after his home where he lived at the hotel, and that foundation he started in 1937, 2 years before his death, with 21 million, and today, it has grown to 580 million, and over the years, they have given away o
Everyone needs to withhold judgment until we know all the facts. We release it when we believe it is a compelling reason, but im not going to jeopardize the investigation. Reporter an investigation, that like the conflict and controversy continues here. That was jay gray reporting. Hundreds of additional officers will be on the streets of charlotte tonight. 44 people night, on charges ranging from failure to dispurse and assault. Charges against the white Police Officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man. Dash cam and aerial footage show him walking away from shelby with his arms in the air. Shelbys Attorney Says gretchen was not following police to open fire. That story could loom over the first general Election Debate in the president ial race, which is just around the corner. Hillary clinton chose not to hold any events today, but donald trump took the opportunity to toughen his stance on the violence in charlotte. Heres nbc news correspondent, edward lawrence. Reporter the viole
Partners, cspan recently visited many sites exploring Colorado Springs rich history. To best understand who Spencer Penrose the man was, i thought i would read a quote from his obituary. December 15, 1939. Than a he was more capitalist, Community Builder and philanthropist. In my own words, who is Spencer Penrose . I think of him or in terms of his legacy to the community. Of his most obvious legacies are he build the broaden our hotel in 1918. One of the finest resorts in the world right here at the foot of pikes peak. He created the foundation, being Apple Orchard in spanish, and that was named after his home. That foundation he started in 1937, two years before his death with 20 1 million. Today it has grown to hide hundred 80 million. Over those years, it is given away over 500 million in grants. It is almost 13,000 grants to charities in the state of colorado only. Spencer penrose was born in 18 65 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. He was one of seven boys born to Richard Penrose and
Day next sunday beginning at 8 p. M. Eastern. Reaction from senate leaders, bob dole and george mitchell, and speeches from president 63 that galvanized berliners and the free world. Thats next sunday at 8 p. M. On American History tv. All we get long, American History tv is featuring Colorado Springs colorado. Explorer zebulon hike is credited with pikes peak. Cable partners work with staff who recently traveled to Colorado Springs to explore the citys rich history. More about Colorado Springs all weekend here on American History tv. To best understand who Spencer Penrose the man was, i have a quote from his obituary. It says he was more than a Community Builder and philanthropist, he was a personality, a spirit, a being such as the pikes peak region had never seen before and will never see again. It was a scholar and a gentleman, a rugged individualist, a man apart. As vigorous and yesterday as the great pioneering west that he loved. He knew his own mind and he experienced it. In my