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Two Killed in Head-On Collision on 118 Freeway [Porter Ranch, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

Two Killed and Two Injured after Wrong-Way Crash near Tampa Avenue Off-RampPORTER RANCH, CA (March 9, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a head-on collision on 118 Freeway left two people dead and two others hospitalized.The deadly collision happened around 4:25 a.m., along the 118 Freeway, at the Tampa Avenue off-ramp.According to the California Highway Patrol, an eastbound black sedan traveled in the westbound lanes of the freeway.Consequently, the sedan crashed head-on with a yellow box truck upon reaching Tampa Avenue, sending the truck on the off-ramp embankment.Two passengers in the sedan died at the scene. Their identities remain undisclosed to the public pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, the driver of the sedan was suspected of driving under the influence. Paramedics transported the driver to a regional trauma center, along with the truck driver.At this time, police have not released further details regarding the head-on collision on 118 Freeway.The team ...

Two Women Hospitalized after Head-On Crash on Lake Murray Boulevard [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash near Jackson Drive Left Two Women Severely InjuredSAN DIEGO, CA (March 9, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a head-on crash on Lake Murray Boulevard left two women with serious injuries.The incident happened on March 3rd, at around 4:36 p.m., at the 8300 block of Lake Murray Boulevard.According to reports, an olive 1966 Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on Lake Murray Boulevard. There, it veered into oncoming traffic and struck a silver 2008 Subaru Impreza WPX that was traveling northbound. The impact of the collision left the Mustang’s driver, a 49-year-old woman, and her passenger, a 19-year-old woman, with severe injuries.Emergency crews transported the two women to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, the 30-year-old male driver of the Impreza was not hurt.At this time, police have not released further information regarding the head-on crash on Lake Murray Boulevard. Officials will update the public with details once t...

1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized Following Fiery Car Accident on Euclid Street [Fountain Valley, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

55-Year-Old Driver Dies in Fiery Two-Car Accident on Slater Avenue and Euclid StreetFOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA (March 9, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, one victim was killed and another was hospitalized after a fiery car accident on Euclid Street.First responders arrived at the scene around 4:52 p.m., near Slater Avenue on February 26th.According to reports, the collision involved a white 2022 Toyota Camry and a white 2008 Dodge Caravan.Investigators say the Camry was traveling northbound on Euclid Street while the Caravan was heading south. The Caravan attempted to turn left onto east Slater Avenue from southbound Euclid when it collided with the Camry.Upon impact, the Caravan burst into flames and the 55-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities were able to extricate the trapped 51-year-old Camry driver before his vehicle was engulfed in flames. Consequently, authorities transported him to the hospital with head traumas.At this time, drugs or alcohol were not yet det...

Bay Area university faces default on loan for its huge property

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

OAKLAND — Holy Names University, a private Catholic college in Oakland, has defaulted on the loan for its property, a fresh financial jolt for the 154-year-old school as it faces a shutdown this year.The school, nestled in the East Bay hills, is in default on a loan from lender Preston Hollow Community Capital, according to documents filed on Feb. 23 with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.The loan, issued in 2019, totals $49 million, the county property records show. Preston Hollow could attempt to seize the property through foreclosure on the financing package.“Holy Names continues to struggle,” said Sam Singer, a spokesperson for the co-ed private university.Holy Names University at 3500 Mountain Boulevard in Oakland, gathering area. (Google Maps)In December 2022, the university announced that it would close its doors in May 2023, after the current school year is complete.“Holy Names University has struggled to remain open as it faced rising o...

The Cure brings eagerly anticipated tour to Shoreline, Hollywood Bowl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

It’s time for the Cure.The legendary modern-rock act has announced a 30-date North American tour that includes five shows in California.The Cure performs May 27 at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View as well as May 20 at NICU Amphitheatre in San Diego and three nights, May 23-25, at the Hollywood Bowl.It’s the band’s first North American tour in seven years, according to Rolling Stone.The band is using Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program for this tour, which requires advance registration. Fans can register now through 7 a.m. PT March 13. For more ticketing information, click here.THE CURE RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA IN MAY FOR A 30 DATE TOUR #ShowsOfALostWorld23 – REGISTER FOR TICKETS NOW AT https://t.co/PkDGUv9w7c pic.twitter.com/SU2wNqRG0f— The Cure (@thecure) March 9, 2023Here are the tour dates:MAY 10SMOOTHIE KING CENTERNEW ORLEANSMAY 12TOYOTA CENTERHOUSTONMAY 13DOS EQUIS PAVILIONDALLASMAY 142023MOODY CENTERAUSTINMAY 16ISLETA AMPHITHEATERALBUQ...

Attorneys say they’ve reached ‘package deal’ for six Bay Area Sureños charged in major RICO case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Attorneys say they’ve reached a plea agreement with six of the 10 men charged in a major racketeering case, ending years of litigation, court records show.The six defendants are part of a “package deal” that will require them to plead guilty to a federal offense, according to court filings from Feb. 27. Details of the plea deal haven’t been released.The 10 defendants were collectively charged in 2018 with involvement in seven homicides — six in San Francisco and one in Richmond. The charges allege the group is part of a San Francisco-based subset of the Sureños.The six defendants will appear before U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg on April 3 to enter the guilty pleas, according to court records. Sentencing will occur at a later date. They are: Jonathan “Trompo” Aguilar, 35; Juan “Huero” Gallardo, 33; Orlando “Chisto” Hernandez, 39; Mario “Shy Boy” Reyes, 42; Eddy “Rhino”...

Mexican cartel may have apologized for killing US citizens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

By Alfredo Peña | Associated PressCIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico — A letter claiming to be from the Mexican drug cartel blamed for abducting four Americans and killing two of them condemned the violence and said the gang turned over to authorities its own members who were responsible.In a letter obtained by The Associated Press through a Tamaulipas state law enforcement source, the Scorpions faction of the Gulf cartel apologized to the residents of Matamoros where the Americans were kidnapped, the Mexican woman who died in the cartel shootout, and the four Americans and their families.Drug cartels have been known to issue communiques to intimidate rivals and authorities, but also at times like these to do some public relations work to try to smooth over situations that could affect their business.“We have decided to turn over those who were directly involved and responsible in the events, who at all times acted under their own decision-making and lack of discipline,” the letter...

East Bay: Chick-Fil-A is coming to Concord

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

Concord will soon join Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Livermore and Pittsburg with that fast food claim to fame: Its very own Chick-Fil-A.The somewhat controversial chain — known for tasty chicken sandwiches but also funding organizations that have been accused of being anti-LGBTQ — is making its next East Bay footprint in the former Claim Jumper at the Willows Shopping Center, 1981 Diamond Blvd., Concord. This will be the Bay Area’s 24th Chick-Fil-A. The highly-anticipated Livermore restaurant opened this past December and had police on traffic alert.The classic Chick-fil-A sandwich is a breaded, boneless chicken breast served with dill pickle chips on a toasted, buttered bun. (Chick-fil-A) Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Perfect Picnic Spots: The summit of Mount Diablo Restaurants, Food and Drink | 7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend Restaurants, Food and Drink | Taco Bell ‘rat poison’ ...

VIDEO: Police protect paramedics in San Francisco UN Plaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The state of San Francisco's United Nations Plaza was captured on video this week as an angry crowd squared off with police officers who were protecting paramedics. The paramedics had called in police as backup and a person who needed emergency medical care became combative, the San Francisco Police Department told KRON4. JJ Smith, an anti-drug advocate who frequently interviews the city's unsheltered residents in drug-plagued neighborhoods, was in the plaza when tensions boiled over on March 6. Smith's cellphone recorded a dozen police officers forming a circle around paramedics as they gave medical aid to a patient on a stretcher. The patient was handcuffed. Smith said the scene looked like a "standoff" between the crowd and police.San Francisco police officers protect paramedics in UN Plaza. City Hall can be seen in the background. (Image by JJ Smith) Smith said, "There was an altercation going on. They kept screaming at everyone to get back."The video sho...

Oregon man pleads guilty to killing racial justice protester

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:52 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man who shot five people, killing one, during a small racial justice protest in Portland, Oregon, last year pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other charges on Wednesday, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.Benjamin Smith, 44, faces the potential of life in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on April 18. Smith opened fire near Normandale Park on Feb. 19, 2022, killing June Knightly, a 60-year-old racial justice activist. Four people were seriously injured. One was paralyzed from the neck down, according to court documents.Smith pleaded guilty to nine charges: second-degree murder, four counts of attempted murder and four assault charges.Smith had come out of his apartment and started yelling at a small group of protesters. According to witnesses, attempts to de-escalate failed, and Smith drew a handgun and began firing.During the shooting, an armed bystander returned fire, critically injuring Smith.Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Christopher...