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68 people killed in crashes on California highways over Fourth of July weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

Dozens of lives were lost in crashes on California highways over the long Fourth of July weekend.The California Highway Patrol released sobering totals that showed 68 people were killed during the agency's Maximum Enforcement Period, which went into effect Friday evening. Nearly half of all those killed were not wearing seatbelts, CHP said. Man loses part of hand in July 4 fireworks mishap The CHP Maximum Enforcement Period was in place from Friday through the July 4 holiday, with increased law enforcement officers looking out for drunk or speeding drivers.In total, across the multi-day enforcement period, CHP officers issued 9,700 citations for speeding and made 1,224 arrests on suspicion of driving under the influence. That's an average of one arrest every five minutes, CHP said. Why have traffic fatalities increased in California? CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee called the results of the weekend long enforcement period "concerning."“All of these deaths were preventable, and th...

Illegal fireworks suspected in fire that torched Corona yard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

A fire possibly caused by fireworks torched the backyard of a home in Corona Tuesday night.Residents say a neighbor was setting off illegal fireworks during a 4th of July party when the blaze began. Flames could be seen burning 20 feet into the air in a video shared with KTLA. Barbara Tucker’s neighbors alerted her of the blaze around 9 p.m. Ring video provided by Barbara Tucker shows firefighters responding to a blaze at her Corona home on July 4, 2023. (KTLA) What’s left are blackened tree stumps and damage to the south side of Tucker’s home of 45 years. Trees she planted when she first moved in are now gone.“Now look at it, it’s destroyed by fireworks,” Tucker told KTLA.Tucker's Ring camera captured some of the chaos as neighbors rushed to help placate the flames.Moments later, firefighters arrived and told Tucker and her husband they had to leave.Despite warnings ahead of the holiday on the dangers of setting off illegal fireworks, the blaze was one of many to break out in the I...

Dozens of stray pets brought to Orange County animal shelters following July 4th

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

Although humans may enjoy the festivities of July 4th, the holiday can be a very anxious and scary time for pets.More pets go missing during the Fourth of July weekend than at any other time of the year, according to American Kennel Club.OC Animal Care in Tustin has been busy dealing with at least 57 stray dogs who were brought to shelters during the holiday.During the celebrations, “the sudden noises and unfamiliar experiences can cause dogs to panic, resulting in them escaping from their homes or yards in search of safety,” explained OC Animal Care officials.Some of the dogs have since been reunited with their owners, including Shadow, who ran away from Yorba Linda.Other pets, however, have not been so lucky and remain separated from their loved ones. For owners still searching for their lost pets, there are several resources. “If you're looking for your dog, one of the best things that you could do right now is check out our website at ocpetinfo.com,” advises Jackie Tran, with OC...

15-year-old boy faces attempted murder charges after stabbing in San Bernardino County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

A 15-year-old boy was arrested and is facing charges of attempted murder after a stabbing last month in Twentynine Palms, authorities announced Wednesday.  The incident occurred on June 14 at around 11:30 p.m. in the 6400 block of Desert Queen Avenue, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.  Deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station responded to the scene on reports of a stabbing and located a 15-year-old male victim suffering from a large stab wound to his upper chest. The teen was later rushed to the Desert Regional Medical Center for medical treatment and no further information was provided on his condition.  The suspect in the stabbing had already fled the area by the time deputies arrived.   Video of deputy slamming woman to ground in Lancaster released by L.A. County Sheriff’s Department An investigation into the stabbing eventually led to the identification of another juvenile teen from Twentynine Palms.  “On Jul 4,...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on McCarran Boulevard [Reno, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Sierra Highlands DriveRENO, NV (July 5, 2023) – Thursday night, one man was killed in a pedestrian accident on McCarran Boulevard.Authorities responded to the scene shortly before 8:10 p.m., near Sierra Highlands Drive on May 18th.Officers say the driver of a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the area. Upon impact, the driver fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting police.First responders took the pedestrian to a local hospital where he eventually succumbed to his injuries. Although, crews have not yet released his identity.Following preliminary duties, police described the involved vehicle as a small sports utility vehicle.At this time, a reward is offered for any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect. Reno police officials continue to investigate the fatal accident on McCarran Boulevard.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sy...

Quinn discusses what Karlsson-less Sharks might look like, and Bordeleau’s ‘incredible opportunity’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks coach David Quinn said he’s starting to get excited about next season following the team’s hectic week of transactions but knows more moves could be on the way, including the departure of Erik Karlsson.More than a week after he won his third career Norris Trophy – and reiterated his desire to play for a Stanley Cup-contending team – Karlsson remains a Shark as general manager Mike Grier continues to chip away on a possible trade involving the all-star defenseman. Karlsson is coming off a 101-point season.Such a seismic move would figure to have a dramatic impact on how the Sharks generate offense, particularly from the back end with no true heir apparent to take over those heavy minutes and play that same dynamic role.Quinn, entering his second year as San Jose’s coach, has thought about what the Sharks might look like without Karlsson but doesn’t want to harp on something that hasn’t happened yet — and may not for a while.“I’m not the ge...

Police: Toxic gas leak in S. Africa kills at least 16 people

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

By Mogomotsi Magome and Gerald Imray | Associated PressJOHANNESBURG — At least 16 people, including three children, died when toxic gas leaked from a cyclinder near Johannesburg, South African police said Wednesday.Emergency services said that as many as 24 people might be dead. It wasn’t immediately clear why there was a discrepancy in the death toll.Search and rescue teams were still working through the area trying to ascertain the extent of the casualties.The incident happened in an informal settlement in the city of Boksburg on the eastern outskirts of Johannesburg, the South African Police Services said.Emergency services spokesman William Ntladi said the deaths were caused by a leak from a gas cylinder being kept in a shack in the Angelo settlement. He said the leak had stopped and teams were searching a 100-meter (100-yard) radius around the cyclinder to check for more casualties.The bodies were still lying on the ground “in and around the area,” Ntladi said...

2 killed, 14 shot in violent night in Hayward

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Multiple people were shot on Tuesday night in several instances of violence across the City of Hayward, the Hayward Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Hayward PD are investigating at least five separate incidents, including two fatalities.The incidents involved four shootings and one stabbing, according to Hayward PD. In total, 14 people were shot in Hayward from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. “The sheer number of incidents in Hayward last night was unprecedented," said acting police chief Bryan Matthews. "What should have been a celebration of our nation’s independence amongst family and loved ones ended in tragedy for too many." At 10:14 p.m., six people were shot on Ranker Place near Manon Avenue, according to authorities. Two of the victims have critical injuries. HPD said there was a fight among several people before shots were fired. One of those who was critically injured is believed to be one of the shooters. Police believe there is likely at least one...

Bodies strewn around state capital outside Mexico City suspected to have been left by violent cartel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

TOLUCA, Mexico (AP) — A violent drug cartel is suspected of leaving a severed human leg hanging from a pedestrian bridge Wednesday in the city of Toluca, just west of Mexico City. The trunk of the body was left on the street below the bridge near the city’s center, along with handwritten signs signed by the Familia Michoacana cartel. Other parts of the body were found later in another neighborhood, also with handwritten drug cartels signs nearby. The victim was apparently a man between the ages of 35 and 40.Two other bodies were found elsewhere in the city Wednesday. In a neighborhood on the city’s east side, police found another dismembered body, along with a sign similar to those in the first case.And later, in an industrial neighborhood on the north side, a body was found in a burning car.The mayor of Toluca, which is the capital of the State of Mexico, appealed for calm. The Familia Michoacana has dominated rural areas in the state for years, but may now be trying to...

Timberwolves were where Naz Reid wanted to be all along, even if he’s a backup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:30 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Naz Reid might well have found a bigger role had he hit the open market. Staying in Minnesota just felt right. The Timberwolves had no interest in letting him leave, even with all that precious salary cap space committed to their big men.“I started my career here. I wanted to continue my career here. I’ve gotten better each and every year here as well, so it only made sense,” Reid said. “I didn’t want to go anywhere else.”After eschewing unrestricted free agency for a three-year, $42 million contract with the Wolves last week, Reid participated in a news conference on Wednesday at the Southside Village Boys and Girls Club in Minneapolis, one of his favorite places to volunteer. With almost $90 million — two-thirds of the $136 million salary cap — earmarked for three natural post players in 2023-24, Reid will start the season as a backup behind Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns as the Wolves hit the reset button on their against-the-grain experiment with playing t...