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Vehicle driver still sought in hit-and-run death of Hayward bicyclist

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

HAYWARD — A 55-year-old bicyclist killed by a hit-and-run driver last week was described by family and friends as “incredibly smart, friendly and genuine” and as a man who was loved by everyone who knew him.And while those who knew him still mourn the death of Chris Pena, a Hayward resident, police are continuing the search for the driver who hit him.Police said the fatal collision happened about 5:36 p.m. Sept. 6 at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Orchard Avenue.Pena was hit by what police believe is a gray, early- to mid-2000s model Mercedes with silver colored five-spoke rims. The car fled the scene at a high rate of speed and likely had major front-end passenger side damage. The driver was believed to be the sole occupant but a detailed description of the person has not been released.Pena died later in the day at a hospital.The death is Hayward’s seventh fatal traffic collision of the year.A GoFundMe account for Pena had raised more than $33, by...

American rescued from deep inside a cave in Turkey

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

Associated PressTASELI PLATEAU, Turkey — Rescuers pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave on Monday, more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance, said the Speleological Federation of Turkey.Teams from across Europe had rushed to Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains to aid Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old experienced caver who became seriously ill on Sept. 2 with stomach bleeding. He was on an expedition to map the cave, which is the country’s third deepest.Dickey was too frail to climb out himself, so rescuers carried him with the help of a stretcher, making frequent stops at temporary camps set up along the way.“Mark Dickey is out of the Morca cave. He is fine and is being tended to by emergency medical worker in the encampment above,” said a statement by the speleological federation on Monday. “Thus, the cave rescue part of the operation has ended successfully. We congratulate...

Former Oakland PD chief tapped for New Orleans post

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

By Kevin McGill | Associated PressNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Monday that she has chosen Anne Kirkpatrick, a former chief of police in Spokane, Washington, and Oakland, California, to head the New Orleans Police Department, a nomination subject to the approval of the City Council.Kirkpatrick, if approved, would be the permanent replacement for Shaun Ferguson, who retired from the job last year. The post has been held on an interim basis by Michelle Woodfork, a longtime veteran of the New Orleans department, who had also applied for the job.“With over 35 years of experience in law enforcement, coupled with 20 years of leading police departments of even larger municipalities, Kirkpatrick has proven that she is more than capable and has what it takes to now lead the world-class NOPD,” Cantrell said in a news release.Kirkpatrick’s job history includes six years as chief of police in Spokane. She was tapped to help with police reform efforts in ...

Massive sinkhole forms in SF intersection after water main break

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A water main break in the area of Fillmore and Green streets in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood has led to the formation of a sinkhole in an intersection, according to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Earlier, PG&E was on the scene attempting to isolate a gas main inside the work area. Once that work is complete, crews were expected to resume work on the water mains, SFPUC said.The intersection at Union and Green caved in and a sinkhole appeared at around 11 a.m. Monday.The sinkhole is disrupting bus service, according to SF Muni. The 22 Fillmore and 45 Union/Stockton lines are rerouting buses around the area, Muni said. Sailboat stuck at Stinson Beach must be removed today Muni is replacing trolley buses with motor coaches, which could result in inbound delays near UCSF, the transit agency advised. City staff are on site at the location and conducting outreach to businesses and homes impacted by the water main break, according to ...

A love affair: Chevy Impala remains with same owner 62 years later

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

(KRON) -- Probably fair to say that most of us remember our first car as much as our first love.In some cases, they were one and the same.This is the story of such a love affair -- one that spans seven decades. This 1961 Chevy Impala has been in the hands of the same owner since it came off the dealer lot 62 years ago. Watch the full story in the video player above. The Orinda Annual Classic Car Show is on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Trump solicita a jueza que se retire de caso por presunta intervención electoral

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

Los abogados del expresidente Donald Trump tomaron medidas este lunes para “recusar y descalificar” a la jueza de Washington DC que preside el caso federal que lo acusa de intentar intervenir las elecciones presidenciales de 2020 y promover los eventos que culminaron en el asalto al Capitolio federal el 6 de enero de 2021. En un expediente judicial, los abogados de Trump citaron las referencias de la jueza Tanya Chutkan al expresidente en otros casos penales relacionados con el ataque a la sede del Congreso en Washington DC. “La jueza Chutkan, en relación con otros casos, ha sugerido que el presidente Trump debería ser procesado y encarcelado. Tales declaraciones, hechas antes de que comenzara este caso y sin el debido proceso, son inherentemente descalificantes. Aunque la jueza Chutkan puede realmente tener la intención de darle al presidente Trump un juicio justo, y puede creer que puede hacerlo, sus declaraciones públicas inevitablemente contaminan estos procedi...

The Browns’ defense appears transformed under new coordinator Jim Schwartz

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns’ most significant acquisition this offseason wasn’t on the field for a single snap in Sunday’s season-opening win over Cincinnati.Jim Schwartz received a game ball.Cleveland’s new defensive coordinator designed a plan that overwhelmed quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who managed just 142 total yards and six first downs in a rain-soaked 24-3 loss to the Browns.With All-Pro end Myles Garrett leading the charge — while also showing off some basketball moves — the Browns pressured Burrow from the start, hurrying the newly minted $275 million QB into making bad throws on a day when just gripping the ball was a challenge.Burrow managed 82 yards passing — by far the worst performance of his NFL career — against a rebuilt Cleveland defense that showed off its depth, versatility, swagger and an aggressiveness that has defined Schwartz’s career.The fiery 57-year-old former Detroit head coach, who won a Super Bowl as Philadelphia...

Vikings must quickly regroup after the unpleasant surprise of losing a close opener

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — For all the mistakes the Minnesota Vikings made to waste a significant amount of their good work in the season opener, the feeling was strong on their sideline — and throughout the stadium, for that matter — that they would ultimately extract a victory from a tight game.The Vikings turned that into an art form last year, after all, setting an NFL record with 11 wins in 11 decisions by eight points or fewer.This time, those vital fourth-quarter plays just weren’t made.“There’s an unwavering belief in this locker room. Even when there’s five minutes left and we were down by a field goal, we thought we had that one for sure,” tight end T.J. Hockenson said.The offense went three-and-out on its last two possessions. The defense allowed a fourth-down conversion to extend Tampa Bay’s drive for the tiebreaking field goal and later let the Buccaneers drain the final 3:52 off the clock Sunday with a 15-yard facemask penalty and two third-down conversions for a ...

2 homicides on South Platte River Trail may be linked

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- After two possibly related homicides on the South Platte River Trail last week, Denver police are hoping to get more information about a suspect.A woman was shot and killed after midnight on Sept. 6 near East 45th Avenue and North Washington Street. Three days later, a man was shot and killed after midnight near South Platte River Drive and West Florida Avenue.A map shows where 2 unhoused people were found dead in Denver just days apart, both are believed to be homicides. (Credit: Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)According to a release, police believe a male suspect is involved and the deaths are connected. Both victims are believed to be unhoused, however DPD said neither incident took place at or near an encampment. Get the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather "The preliminary findings from these homicide investigations lead detectives to believe the incidents may be connected, though we are unable to publicly provide the details supporting this the...

Colorado deputies fired after repeated Taser use on man

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:34:47 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Two Colorado sheriff's deputies were fired after an investigation found their repeated use of Tasers against a man, including in his lower lip, was unjustified, the Las Animas County Sheriff's office confirmed Monday.Deputy Mikhail Noel and Lt. Henry Trujillo violated a number of agency policies, including inappropriately using a Taser against Kenneth Espinoza while he was handcuffed and inaccurately reporting what happened, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office. Prisoner had drugs 4 days before he escaped, sources tell FOX31 Investigators also recommended referring the matter for a criminal probe, alleging that Noel’s and Trujillo’s actions during the traffic stop escalated the use of physical force, bodily injury and false arrest. It is unknown if a criminal investigation has been launched.“The existence of excessive and unlawful force was so apparent here that there’s really only one conclusion,” said attorney Kevin Mehr, who's representing Esp...