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

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 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...

Photos: See inside Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s ‘magical’ new Beverly Hills home

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 GMT

By Jacqui Palumbo | CNNJohn Legend and Chrissy Teigen have often been candid about their lives together over the years, sharing snippets on social media as they’ve grown to a family of six.Now, they’re opening a door to an aspect that’s only been hinted at in recent photos and videos — a full look at their new airy and earth-toned Beverly Hills residence.Their family homes have been key “chapters” in their lives, Teigen tells Architectural Digest (AD). In AD’s global September issue, they’re turning a new page, welcoming readers to spend time with them in their newly-renovated space after selling a seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion, formerly owned by Rihanna, last year.For the cover, the couple posed with three of their kids, Luna, Miles, and Esti — newborn Wren, who arrived in June, is not pictured — in the spacious property, which was overhauled by architect and interior designer Jake Arnold. Arnold has worked his magic on homes for Katy Perry, Rashida Jones and Aaron Paul, an...

49ers sign former Cowboys first-rounder Taco Charlton

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 GMT

The 49ers are taking a flyer on another former high draft pick.The team has signed defensive lineman Taco Charlton, the Dallas Cowboys’ first-round selection in 2017 out of Michigan.Charlton starred for the Wolverines in his senior year but has not had the same level of impact at the professional level. After Dallas drafted him No. 28 overall, he played just over two seasons with the Cowboys before being released two weeks into the 2019 season. He played the rest of 2019 with the Dolphins, then signed with the Chiefs in 2020 and has since played sparingly with the Steelers and Bears.The 49ers have been a home for several defensive linemen to pump up their value in recent years, as Kerry Hyder Jr. and Arden Key both parlayed stints with the team into larger free-agent deals in recent years.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | Slowing the 49ers’ bandwagon: How the 2023 season could go wrong San Francisco 49ers | 49ers training camp: Top 5 observ...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2.5 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 GMT

236 More Avenue – Google Street ViewA 1,928-square-foot house built in 1964 has changed hands. The property located in the 200 block of More Avenue in Los Gatos was sold on July 7, 2023. The $2,500,000 purchase price works out to $1,297 per square foot. This single-story house provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. Situated on a spacious 7,980-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space along with the added bonus of a pool.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:On More Avenue, Los Gatos, in November 2022, a 1,692-square-foot home was sold for $2,305,000, a price per square foot of $1,362. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,612-square-foot home on the 200 block of More Avenue in Los Gatos sold in April 2023, for $2,025,000, a price per square f...

Flooding around Beijing kills at least 20

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:05:19 GMT

Associated PressBEIJING — Torrential rain in areas around China’s capital, Beijing, killed at least 20 people and left 27 missing, the government reported Tuesday, as flooding destroyed roads, uprooted trees and knocked out power.Thousands of people were evacuated to shelters in schools and other public buildings in suburban Beijing and in the nearby cities of Tianjin and Zhuozhou.The severity of the flooding took the Chinese capital by surprise. Beijing usually has dry summers but had a stretch of record-breaking heat this year.Other areas, especially China’s south, have suffered unusually severe summer flooding that caused scores of deaths. Other parts of the country are struggling with drought.Muddy water surging down streets washed away cars in the Mentougou district on Beijing’s western edge.“The cars parked on the street floated and got washed away,” said a resident, Liu Shuanbao. “A couple of cars parked behind my apartment building disappe...