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Orange County Transportation Authority declares emergency over threatened track in San Clemente

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

The Orange County Transportation Authority has declared an emergency related to a sliding hillside in San Clemente that has threatened a railroad track and led to the intermittent halting of train service in parts of Southern California.The OCTA Board declared the emergency Monday, just days after the land beneath the historic Casa Romantica cultural center began to slip away, sending dirt and rocks onto the train track below. The emergency vote will allow OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson to take the necessary actions to "protect and reopen the track," according to a release from the Board.OCTA is working with Metrolink, the commuter rail system that serves Southern California, to develop a new plan and implement safety measures to protect the rail line, which is located beneath the cultural center just north of the San Clemente Pier.Both organizations hope to have the track reopened for passenger rail service "as soon as possible."As part of the joint efforts, a temporary barrier wall a...

3 street takeovers block intersections in South L.A.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

Video taken early Monday shows street racers taking over three South Los Angeles intersections.Between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m., several cars were recorded doing donuts as people hung out of cars and spectators watched or filmed the dangerous stunts.Fireworks also went off at one of the takeovers, the video from a freelance photographer showed.A street takeover in South Los Angeles. June 12, 2023.The incidents occurred at Western Avenue and Century Boulevard, Normandie and Florence avenues and Normandie Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard.In one of the takeovers, a large group formed in the middle while a driver performed donuts.In another, several vehicles were conducting the stunts at the same time.The video shows the crowd starting to disperse as police sirens are heard in the background.

Man Killed in Multi-Car Collision at Highway 43 [Fresno, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Accident near Grangeville Boulevard Left 1 DeadFRESNO, CA (June 12, 2023) – A 25-year-old man lost his life Friday afternoon multi-car collision at Highway 43.The accident happened at about 1:00 p.m. on May 5th, just north of Grangeville Boulevard.According to California Highway Patrol, a Nissan driver was traveling northbound on Highway 43 at an unknown speed when he veered to the right onto the dirt shoulder and overcorrected.As a result, he sideswiped the cab of a semi-truck on southbound Highway 43 before spinning into the path of a Chevrolet.Responding officials arrived and pronounced the driver of the Nissan, only described as a 25-year-old Fresno man, dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the other drivers have no reported injuries sustained from the crash.At this time, it is unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. However, an active investigation into the fatal collision at Highway 43 is underway.Sweet James sends out their deepest condolences...

Comparing Keoni CBD Gummies to FOCL CBD Gummies: A New Era in Wellness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

The world of cannabidiol (CBD) has expanded in exciting ways, with CBD gummies leading the trend. They are easy to consume, precisely dosed, and can make your daily CBD intake a sweet experience. Among the top contenders in the market, Keoni CBD gummies have made a significant name. However, today we’re going to talk about an alternative that has emerged as a superior product – FOCL CBD gummies.Understanding the Power of CBD: Keoni CBD GummiesKeoni CBD gummies have been a hot topic in wellness discussions due to their reputable therapeutic properties. Derived from natural hemp plants, they promise to deliver all the benefits of CBD in a tasty, easy-to-consume form. Regular consumption of these gummies may potentially aid in anxiety reduction, pain relief, and improved sleep quality. But that’s just scratching the surface of CBD wellness.Are Keoni CBD Gummies Legitimate?Keoni CBD gummies are indeed a legitimate product in the vast world of CBD wellness. They’v...

1 dead after tour boat capsizes in Erie Canal tunnel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

By Carolyn Thompson | Associated PressA boat carrying hospitality workers capsized Monday during a tour of a historic underground cavern system built to carry water from the Erie Canal beneath the western New York city of Lockport, killing one person who became trapped beneath the overturned vessel, officials said.All 29 people on board the flat-bottomed boat operated by Lockport Cave Tours were thrown into water between 5 feet and 6 feet deep when the craft tipped over toward the end of the roughly 300-foot route.The tours take visitors on an underground boat ride through a dimly lit, rough-hewn tunnel, which was blasted out in the 19th century to transport canal water as an industrial power source.Some passengers dunked into the water were able to get to safety on their own. Rescue crews using an inflatable boat rescued about 16 others, Lockport Fire Chief Luca Quagliano said.Jeremy Swiatowy, 42, watched as rescue workers breached the wall to the tunnel with a sledgehammer before ...

San Rafael man arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen firearm, meth following traffic stop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

(BCN) -- A man on probation was arrested Monday in San Rafael for allegedly possessing a stolen firearm and methamphetamine following a traffic stop. Police said that when a patrol officer approached the man's black Dodge Charger after noticing the car's modified and illegal tail lights, the driver ran a red light.However, the unidentified driver proceeded to pull into a gas station at Grand Avenue and Third Street, where the officer made a traffic stop. Additional officers arrived to assist with the traffic stop.After the officer noticed the man behaving "oddly" and acting nervous, he asked the suspect to step out of the vehicle and saw the man adjusting his waistband, police said.The officer observed a silhouette of a firearm in the man's pants when the waistband was being adjusted, according to police. A stolen .38 caliber revolver that had fallen down the suspect's pant leg was located as well as methamphetamine, police said. The gun was determined to be stolen, police said.The ...

Woman's body found in Milpitas landfill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

(BCN) -- San Jose police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found at the Newby Island Landfill June 2. Officers were called to the landfill at 1601 Dixon Landing Road in Milpitas at about 6 a.m. after workers found the woman's body "during processing operations," police said.The woman has been identified as 34-year-old LaToya Covington, who was a transient, according to Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's Office.The circumstances surrounding her death, as well as the cause, are still being investigated, according to San Jose police.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

(KRON) -- A collision between a vehicle and pedestrian left one person dead in East San Jose on Monday morning, according to the San Jose Police Department. Officers responded to the scene at 8:04 a.m., according to SJPD. 1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Antioch birthday party The crash occurred near McKee Road and Jackson Avenue. The pedestrian was identified as a man who suffered life-threatening injuries. He was declared dead at the scene. The man was struck by a 2008 red Lexus sedan traveling west on McKee. The pedestrian was walking north across McKee, outside of any marked crosswalks, police said. The driver of the Lexus, described as an adult man, remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The victim's identity will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office and confirmation and notification of next of kin.This is the 20th fatal collision and 21st traffic death in San Jose this year. This is also the 13th pedestrian death of 2023.

Kylian Mbappe informs PSG he will not trigger contract extension, AP source says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kylian Mbappe has told Paris Saint-Germain he will not take up the option of a 12-month extension on his contract, which expires at the end of next season.The France superstar confirmed his decision in a letter to PSG, a person with knowledge of the correspondence told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly.The person also said PSG would not allow Mbappe to leave as a free agent, raising the possibility of an immediate bidding war by other clubs and potential transfer this summer.The French club, which is owned by Qatar Sports Investments, has already seen Lionel Messi leave for nothing in return, with the Argentine great making a stunning move to MLS team Inter Miami.There is also uncertainty about the future of another PSG star — Brazil international Neymar.But the potential departure of the 24-year-old Mbappe would be the greatest loss to PSG, given that he is a...

Neighbor charged with killing 3 men at Annapolis home after parking dispute

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:47 GMT

Investigators say a mass shooting outside an Annapolis, Maryland, home began with a parking dispute between neighbors.At a news briefing on Monday, the Annapolis Police Department said 43-year-old Charles Robert Smith is accused of opening fire on the 1000 block of Paddington Place around 8 p.m. Sunday, claiming three lives and wounding three others.The three killed were 27-year-old Mario Antonio Mireles Ruiz, his father 55-year-old Nicholas Mireles, and 25-year-old Christian Marlon Segovia. All three men lived in the Annapolis area. Officials said three other people who suffered gunshot wounds were in stable condition Monday and are expected to recover.Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson said Smith was a resident of the same block where the shooting took place and surrendered to law enforcement without incident. A semi-automatic handgun and a long gun were recovered from the scene.“This was an isolated incident, and it was contained immediately. Annapolis remains a safe cit...