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UPDATE: Man shot in Florissant, taken to Ferguson church

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - Ferguson police have provided an important update regarding an overnight shooting.A shooting victim was located outside the Ferguson Church of The Nazarene in the 1300 block of Elizabeth Avenue, around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Illinois family still shaken after vandals poured oil into their pool, breaking window The victim was taken to a local hospital. There's been no update on that person's condition.On Tuesday afternoon, Detective Steve Trikenskas, Ferguson Police Department, sent word that the shooting had occurred in Florissant, and that the victim was brought to the church immediately afterward.Trikenskas said the Florissant Police Department is now handling the investigation.

Rockies trade left-handed pitcher Brad Hand to Braves for prospect Alec Barger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

The Rockies continued to clear their current shelves and restock their future pitching cupboards as Tuesday afternoon’s trade deadline looms.Colorado traded veteran left-handed reliever Brad Hand to the Braves in exchange for Double-A right-handed reliever Alec Barger, the Rockies announced.Barger, 25, was a 17th-round pick of the Braves in the 2019 draft out of North Carolina State. He’s posted a 3.29 ERA with five saves in 30 outings at Double-A Mississippi this year. Over 38 1/3 innings (30 appearances), he has 48 strikeouts and five saves.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies use Ryan McMahon’s sacrifice fly to score sliding Brenton Doyle, walk off Padres 4-3 in 10th inning in series opener Colorado Rockies | Rockies prospect injury report: Updates on Adael Amador, Helcris Olivarez, Zac Veen and more Colorado Rockies | Rockies reinstate Brendan Rodgers from 60-day injured list, clearing way for second baseman̵...

Citadel Outlets giving away tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour stop at Sofi Stadium

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

The Citadel Outlets is stepping in to help Swifties who couldn’t get tickets to see Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour.The outdoor mall will be giving away two floor seats to Swift’s Aug. 7 show at Sofi Stadium, transportation to and from the concert and a $500 gift card to the Citadel Outlets to help the lucky fan find the perfect Eras Tour outfit. Taylor Swift now has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history To enter the contest, fans will have to visit the Commerce-based shopping mall and provide their first and last name, phone number and email address to enter the raffle. Entries will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday.Swifties can also gain extra entries to the contest by dressing up as the pop star during one of her eras, following the official Citadel Outlets on social media, or by sharing and tagging the outdoor mall in a post on Instagram.The hashtag #CitadelOutlets should also be used in the caption.Fans who dress up as Swift will gain five bonus entrie...

Homeless man accused of fatally stabbing victim near Santa Monica beach restrooms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

A man was arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing another man near restrooms at a beach in Santa Monica Monday afternoon.The incident was reported around 2:05 p.m. in the 2000 block of the beach, Santa Monica police said.Responding officers found the unconscious victim on the east side of the beach restrooms with at least one stab wound to the chest.The 27-year-old man was taken to a hospital where he eventually died from his injuries.Witnesses who stayed in the area said they heard an argument between the victim and the suspect in a breezeway next to the men’s restrooms. One of the witnesses then saw the suspect stab the victim several times in the torso and chest, police said.The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Juan Evarastico Bahena, remained in the area and was identified by witnesses before being taken into custody.Bahena, who was described as homeless, was booked on suspicion of murder.Authorities believe they found the weapon used in the attack in the suspect’s backpack....

Woman Killed in Fiery Crash on 9th Street [San Bernardino, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near Del Rosa Drive Left One DeadSAN BERNARDINO, CA (August 1, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a fiery crash on 9th Street claimed the life of a woman.The deadly crash happened on July 29th, at around 12:14 a.m. at the intersection of 9th Street and Del Rosa Drive.According to the sheriff’s department, a Toyota Tacoma driven by a 22-year-old from Hemet failed to stop at a red light while traveling eastbound.Consequently, the Toyota pickup collided with a northbound Lexus sedan on Del Rosa Drive. The impact of the collision caused the Lexus to catch on fire and trapped the female driver. The crash also impacted a wooden fence located over the sidewalk.The first responders declared the woman dead at the scene. However, her identity remains undisclosed, pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, medical responders transported the Toyota driver to a hospital with unspecified injuries.San Bernardino Officials temporarily closed 9th Street and Del Ros...

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run on Kavanaugh Drive [East Palo Alto, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

Hit-and-Run on Kavanaugh Drive near Kirkwood Court Resulted in One DeathEAST PALO ALTO, CA (August 1, 2023) – Friday evening, a hit-and-run on Kavanaugh Drive claimed the life of a male pedestrian.The crash happened at around 10:30 p.m. at the 1400 block of Kavanaugh Drive near Kirkwood Court.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the collision remain unclear. However, police said the incident was being investigated for hit-and-run.Furthermore, officials added that the victim “may have been crossing the street” prior to the crash.A witness from the scene claimed that the victim was a man in his 20s. According to the police, authorities are still trying to determine the identity of the driver involved.The name of the deceased victim is currently undisclosed to the public. East Palo Alto Officials are encouraging anyone with information to leave an anonymous voicemail at (650) 409-6792.The team at Sweet James sends their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of th...

16 workers killed in crane collapse in western India

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

Associated PressNEW DELHI — A huge crane collapsed at a highway construction site in western India, killing at least 16 workers, the country’s National Disaster Response Force said Tuesday.Television footage showed the collapsed crane on the ground as rescue workers looked for survivors near the site in Thane, a city just outside Mumbai. At least three people who were injured were rushed to a hospital.Press Trust of India reported the crane is used to install precast box girders while building highway and high-speed rail bridges.Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in a message on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.“My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are injured,” his office said in a post.

Feds charge 5 men in $1.1 million takeover robbery of San Ramon jewelry store, appeared to get help from insider law enforcement source

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

SAN RAMON — Federal prosecutors in the East Bay have filed robbery charges against five people believed to be among 11 participants who robbed a San Ramon jewelry store last March, unaware that one of the Rolex watches they stole contained a tracking device, court records show.Among the five suspects are one man who remains a fugitive, and another who allegedly received sensitive information that only police knew about the case, raising questions as to whether the investigation was compromised by a turncoat within law enforcement.The March 17 robbery involved seven people leaving two cars to commit an armed, takeover robbery of Heller Jewelers in San Ramon, while drivers of both vehicles remained behind. The robbers made off with more than 70 pieces of jewelry worth an estimated $1.1 million, but one of the Rolex watches they stole contained a secret GPS tracking device, something that bank and jewelry store employees commonly use nowadays to deter theft and robberies, accordi...

Huge Berkeley life science project pushes ahead with real estate deals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

BERKELEY — A real estate alliance has bought more than a dozen parcels on a choice Berkeley site where the group is planning to develop a vast innovation and life sciences campus, public records show.The development firms paid nearly $49 million for 16 parcels in western Berkeley that allowed them to assemble a big site bounded by Eastshore Highway, Gilman Street, Third Street and Page Street, according to documents filed on July 31 at the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.IQHQ, a big real estate developer, teamed up with Spur Capital Partners to buy the parcels in western Berkeley, the county records show. The buyers acted through affiliates.The development will replace sites that include the former operations of Pacific Steel Castings Steel Mill and Berkeley Forge & Tool.Berkeley development site on properties bounded by Eastshore Highway, Gilman Street, Third Street and Page Street, shown within the outline. Boundaries are approximate. (Google Maps)“This...

Brazil’s golden monkey rebounds from near-extinction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:48:04 GMT

By Christina Larson | Associated PressThere are now more golden lion tamarins bounding between branches in the Brazilian rainforest than at any time since efforts to save the species started in the 1970s, a new survey reveals.Once on the brink of extinction, with only about 200 animals in the wild, the population has rebounded to around 4,800, according to a study released Tuesday by the Brazilian science and conservation nonprofit Golden Lion Tamarin Association.“We are celebrating, but always keeping one eye on other threats, because life’s not easy,” said the nonprofit’s president, Luís Paulo Ferraz.Golden lion tamarins are small monkeys with long tails and copper-colored fur that live in family groups led by a mated pair. Usually, they give birth annually to twins, which all family members help to raise by bringing them food and carrying them on their backs.The monkeys, which live only in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, are still considered endangered.The...