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1 Killed in 2-Car Accident on South Mount Vernon Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

One Pronounced after Two-Vehicle Collision on East Belle TerraceBAKERSFIELD, CA (August 30, 2023) – Thursday evening, one victim was killed in a 2-car accident on South Mount Vernon Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m., near East Belle Terrace on August 24th.Per reports, the driver of a Kern High School District bus was heading north on Mount Vernon Avenue while a Toyota Sienna was heading south. For reasons under investigation, the driver of the Toyota slid into the northbound lanes and veered into the direction of the school bus.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced one person dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Meanwhile, paramedics transported the school bus driver and two passengers to Kern Medical Center for treatment of moderate to severe injuries.At this time, the identity of the deceased person remains undisclosed to the public. No further details regarding the South Mount Vernon Avenue two...

Man Killed, Another Hurt in 2-Car Accident on Deer Springs Road [San Marcos, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Mesa Rock RoadSAN MARCOS, CA (August 30, 2023) – Thursday morning, a man was killed and another was hurt in a 2-car accident on Deer Springs Road.Police responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m., just west of Mesa Rock Road.According to reports, the male driver of a BMW 330ci was heading west and crossed over the double yellow lines into the eastbound lane.There, the BMW struck a Toyota Tacoma, driven by a 61-year-old man in the westbound lanes. Medics arrived and pronounced the 23-year-old male driver from Fallbrook, dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Medical personnel arrived and transported the other man from Forest Ranch, to Enloe Medical Center with major injuries.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends...

Toan Thuan Duong Dead after Semi-Truck Crash at Sean Haggerty Drive [El Paso, TX]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

Timothy Schevikhoven Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision on Gateway SouthEL PASO, TX (August 30, 2023) – Early Friday morning, a semi-truck crash at Sean Haggerty Drive claimed the life of Toan Thuan Duong.The incident occurred on August 18th, just before 1:30 a.m., near the intersection of Sean Haggerty Drive and Gateway South.According to reports, a Lexus, driven by Duong, traveled into the path of a semi-truck driven by Timothy Schevikhoven. As a result, the semi-truck t-boned the Lexus leaving both drivers with injuries.First responders arrived at the site of the collision at around 3:50 a.m. They transported both victims to a nearby hospital for treatment.On August 24th, officials stated that 40-year-old Toan Thuan Duong had died from his injuries. Meanwhile, the condition of 40-year-old Timothy Schevikhoven is unknown. However, his injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening.The team at Sweet James sends our warm and sincere sympathies to the friends and family of Toa...

Deputy Officer Hospitalized in Red-Light Crash at Pebble Hills Boulevard [El Paso, TX]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

Minor Injuries Reported Following Two-Vehicle Collision along Zaragoza RoadEL PASO, TX (August 30, 2023) – Friday morning, a deputy officer sustained injuries after a red-light crash at Pebble Hills Boulevard.The accident occurred on August 18th, at around 6:50 a.m. at the intersection of Pebble Hills Boulevard and Zaragoza Road.As per reports, a patrol vehicle, for unknown reasons, failed to stop at a red light and crashed into another vehicle.First responders arrived and found four occupants in the second vehicle. They reported minor injuries due to the crashMeanwhile, paramedics transported the deputy to a local hospital with minor injuries.Following the crash, officials closed the intersection for several hours toMoreover, the collision temporarily closed the intersection for several hours due to cleaning and preliminary operations.At this time, further events leading up to the crash at Pebble Hills Boulevard remain under active investigation. Once available, more informat...

‘Feels a little unsafe’: Uncertainty and few easy solutions after Emeryville mall chaos

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

The videos posted to social media depicted chaos: dozens of teenagers fighting, with many more egging them on, and scores of shoppers fleeing at one of the East Bay’s largest malls, hanging from rails and pushing down the stairs to escape.One person was stabbed but would recover, authorities said. A gunshot was reported, but no one was found shot.Yet days after the Sunday afternoon brawl at Bay Street Emeryville, shoppers, restaurant-goers and criminal justice experts alike grasped to explain the sudden outburst violence, one of several seen across the nation around the same weekend. And while many said they were unswayed in their desire to visit the sprawling open-air complex, others — including employees — voiced concern about a lack of security and future unrest at the popular community hub.Witnesses compared the melee to a massive schoolyard fight, with swarms of people rushing into the scene to get a glimpse of the action. At least one witness encountered a person claimin...

Military figure appointed leader after coup in Gabon

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

By Yves Laurent Goma and Sam Mednick | Associated PressLIBREVILLE, Gabon — Mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader Wednesday after placing the just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, alleging betrayal and massive embezzlement during his long-time rule over the oil-rich Central African nation.The coup leaders said in an announcement on Gabon’s state TV that Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema had been “unanimously” designated president of a transitional committee to lead the country. Oligui is a cousin of Bongo, who earlier Wednesday had been declared the winner of the country’s latest presidential election following 55 years of rule by him and his late father.In a video from detention in his residence, Bongo called on people to “make noise” to support him. But the crowds who took to the streets of the capital instead celebrated the coup against a dynasty accused of getti...

Kansas reporter sues police chief over newspaper raid

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

By Josh Funk | Associated PressOne of the reporters who works at the small Kansas newspaper that was raided by authorities earlier this month filed a federal lawsuit against the police chief Wednesday.Deb Gruver believes Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody violated her constitutional rights when he abruptly snatched her personal cellphone out of her hands during a search where officers also seized computers from the Marion County Record’s office, according to the lawsuit. That Aug. 11 search and two others conducted at the homes of the newspaper’s publisher and a City Council member have thrust the town into the center of a debate over the press protections in the First Amendment.Cody didn’t immediately respond to an email or text message from The Associated Press on Wednesday seeking comment. He has said little publicly since the raids other than posting a defense of them on the police department’s Facebook page. In court documents he filed to get the search war...

Letters: Reorganize BART | Homeless issue | Zoning decisions | King’s dream | Cancer screening

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Reorganize BARTto save moneyRe: “Stalled bridge toll hike indicates the public’s discontent” (Page A12, Aug. 27).Just as large corporations painfully reorganize when facing severe financial pressure, we must do the same with BART.This is a start:• Consolidate the 27 Bay Area transit agencies into two and lay off three-quarters of duplicate management.• Fire all BART directors except Debra Allen since she is the only one who knows what she is doing.• Fire all workers and have them reapply for available jobs at a 10% pay cut. We cannot afford to pay janitors $200,000.• Disband the union.• Hire two auditors and give them the power to do their job without interference from BART management.• Run fewer trains until ridership increases.• Install barriers to get 99% toll compliance, thereby saving $25 million a year according to BART. Set up a program for free or discounted hardship rider passe...

Three-bedroom home sells in Los Gatos for $3.6 million

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

136 Regent Drive – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 100 block of Regent Drive in Los Gatos has new owners. The 3,152-square-foot property, built in 2000, was sold on Aug. 17, 2023. The $3,600,000 purchase price works out to $1,142 per square foot. The layout of this two-story home includes three bedrooms and four baths. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property’s backyard also includes both a spa and a pool.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:In September 2022, a 1,272-square-foot home on Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos sold for $2,050,000, a price per square foot of $1,612. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.On Forest Hill Drive, Los Gatos, in May 2023, a 1,573-square-foot home was sold for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,399. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,472-square-foot home on the 5500 block ...

Despite loss in finale, SF Giants back on postseason track after series with Reds

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — To snap out of a concerning downward spiral that saw seven straight series losses, a Giants team built to win as a collective needed a few individuals to step out and lead.A rookie home debut. A near-no-hitter. An impassioned speech. It took all these things to dig the Giants out of a slump and get them rolling into a crucial series victory against the Cincinnati Reds.The Giants lost their potential series sweeper, 4-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park. Logan Webb allowed two runs on seven hits with six strikeouts in his outing. It was no biggie: The Giants began this series a half-game back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third wild card spot, the Reds 1.5 games back of them, and ended it tied with the Diamondbacks for the third spot with Cincinnati one game back of them. Baby steps.“They shut us down (today),” manager Gabe Kapler said. “But the momentum from the last several games hasn’t changed.”The Giants were struggli...