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2 Women Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on Knoxville Street [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

Two Women Injured in Pedestrian Collision near Tonopah Avenue in Bay ParkSAN DIEGO, CA (October 11, 2023) – Saturday evening, a pedestrian accident occurred on Knoxville Street in San Diego, resulting in injuries to two elderly women.The incident took place around 6:55 p.m. in the 17000 block of Knoxville Street within the Bay Park neighborhood. According to reports, a 79-year-old female driver was traveling southbound in a 2013 Toyota Venza when she struck two pedestrians.Emergency responders arrived shortly thereafter, transporting one of the pedestrians to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, while the other victim reported experiencing pain. The victims, identified only as females aged 64 and 67, were involved in the incident.Police have ruled out drugs and alcohol as contributing factors in the collision. San Diego authorities are urging any witnesses to the accident to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.Whether you are a motorist or a pedestrian, it is cruci...

Several Injured in Six-Vehicle Crash on Canoga Avenue [Canoga Park, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up near Saticoy Street Left Several CasualtiesCANOGA PARK, CA (October 11, 2023) – A six-vehicle crash on Canoga Avenue Thursday evening left at least six people injured.The collision happened around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Canoga Avenue and Saticoy Street in the city of Canoga Park, per initial reports.At this time, the cause of the collision and the events leading up to it remain unclear. However, at least six vehicles were said to have been involved in the wreck, including SUVs and sedans.Responding emergency personnel treated all six patients at the scene for minor injuries. Additionally, two of the six patients were transported to a hospital for further medical evaluation.The identities of the parties involved in the incident have not been disclosed. No further details regarding the Canoga Avenue six-vehicle crash have been released to the public.Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Updates will be rele...

Rider Hospitalized after Motorcycle Collision on Carlisle Road [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

One Critically Injured in Motorcycle Accident near Comanche Boulevard NortheastALBUQUERQUE, NM (October 11, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a motorcycle collision on Carlisle Road resulted in one rider being hospitalized.The incident took place near Comanche Boulevard Northeast on September 27th. As of now, the circumstances leading up to the accident remain unclear, but reports suggest that a motorcyclist was involved in a crash.Paramedics responded to the scene and transported the injured motorcyclist to a nearby hospital in critical condition. However, authorities have not disclosed the rider’s identity or place of residence. In the meantime, law enforcement closed the surrounding area for clearing operations.No further details have been released, and an active investigation is underway. Additional information regarding the crash will be provided once it becomes available. Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries to those involved.For drivers, maintaining a sa...

Passenger Killed in DUI Crash on Interstate 5 [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

DUI Driver Arrested after Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision near State Route 54SAN DIEGO, CA (October 11, 2023) – In the early hours of Thursday, a fatal DUI crash unfolded on Interstate 5 in downtown San Diego, resulting in the tragic death of a woman.The fatal incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-5, close to the vicinity just north of State Route 54 in National City.As reported by the CHP, the collision involved three vehicles: a Nissan Frontier, a Honda Accord, and a Jeep Liberty. Following the collision, the driver of the Nissan reportedly fled the scene on foot.Furthermore, a Jeep Patriot collided with the immobilized Accord, leading to the ejection of a female passenger from the Patriot.Medical responders transported the female passenger and the male driver to a hospital where the woman succumbed to her injuries. Meanwhile, police arrested the 37-year-old man from Imperial Beach driving the Patriot for suspected DUI.No other injuries were...

Single-family house in Palo Alto sells for $4.4 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

20 Kirby Place – Google Street ViewA 2,575-square-foot house built in 1950 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the first block of Kirby Place in Palo Alto was sold on Sept. 15, 2023, for $4,390,000, or $1,705 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and three baths. Additionally, the house is equipped with a one-car garage, ensuring secure parking and storage. The property’s backyard also includes a pool.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:A 3,149-square-foot home on the 1300 block of Martin Avenue in Palo Alto sold in August 2023, for $7,750,000, a price per square foot of $2,461. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2023, a 1,688-square-foot home on Lincoln Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $3,098,000, a price per square foot of $1,835. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.On Regent Place, Palo Alto, in December 2022, a 2,440-square-foot home was sold for $3,650,000, a price per square foot of $1,496. Th...

Notebook: NBA GM survey gives Warriors slim title odds, but shows Steph Curry love

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

Top NBA executives still view Steph Curry as the league’s biggest threat, but don’t believe the Warriors are a true championship contender.In the NBA’s anonymous GM survey released on Tuesday, a poll of 30 executives chose the Boston Celtics and reigning champion Denver Nuggets as the teams most likely to win a championship with the new-look Milwaukee Bucks as third most likely, followed by the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers.“I don’t care. It makes no difference,” coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Tuesday. “It never did anything for me when people picked us. It doesn’t do anything for me when they don’t. It’s just interesting stuff for fans to read. Nothing helpful or harmful to us. It’s definitely not any bulletin board material. We’re not posting that on the locker-room wall, ‘No GMs picked us to win the title. How does that make you feel, fellas?’ I don’t think anybody cares.”The poll has Golden State finishing fourth in the Western Conference with an 11...

Gilroy man murdered ex-girlfriend to cover up rape: court documents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Disturbing details surrounding the disappearance and homicide of a young woman, Alyssa Nicole Salazar, were released in court documents obtained by KRON4 this week. The accused killer, Ivan Alfaro Escobedo aka Iban Alfaro Escovedo, threatened to kill Salazar and her family in July if they cooperated with police officers who were investigating Escobedo for rape, Santa Clara County court documents show. Days later, the 33-year-old woman went missing, and a neighbor saw a barrel burning outside Escobedo's sister's home in Gilroy. In September, detectives found the barrel with Salazar's skull, hand, and rib bones inside, according to a police report written by Gilroy Police Department Det. Jason Greathead. Escobedo is scheduled to be arraigned in court Wednesday on murder charges.Ivan Alfaro Escobedo's August 30, 2023 mugshot was released by the Gilroy Police Department. Police officers interviewed Salazar on April 27 after she reported that her ex-boyfriend, ...

Fremont PD warns residents of common phone scams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

(KRON) – The Fremont Police Department warns residents of scams, fraud, and financial crimes that the department notices are common in the area. According to Fremont PD, criminals call Fremont residents impersonating police officers and ask for payment for a missed subpoena, a fine for a ticket, a tax payment, or other fees. The criminal then convinces the resident that they must pay them to avoid being arrested or being sued. Criminals even utilize a fake caller ID that displays "Fremont Police Department" and may use the name of a real Fremont police personnel.   Be aware of phone scammers, Newark PD advises The Fremont PD encourages residents to not give any personal information, payment, or transfer of funds to anyone claiming to be the police department, the city, the county, the courts, or some type of government official. Almost all government agencies communicate by mail and do not collect debt payments via the phone, police said. Fremont PD offers a list of...

In Tense Closed-Door Meeting on Gaza, Josh Gottheimer Comment on Muslims Sparks Fury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

In a heated exchange during a closed-door Democratic caucus meeting on Wednesday, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., allegedly made an off-color remark to another member during a broader discussion on Muslim clerics attending Jewish events that “stunned” his colleagues, according to three sources with knowledge of the meeting.The latest dustup speaks to a growing rift between Democrats on Israel and Palestine and the party’s long-standing reluctance to criticize human rights abuses by the Israeli government. According to two Democrats familiar with the meeting, Gottheimer got into tense arguments with several of his colleagues.In Wednesday’s caucus meeting, according to two sources, a member discussed wanting both Jewish and Muslim constituents to feel comfortable attending events to support each other, and that they had heard Muslim clerics did not attend a vigil on Tuesday night in their district. Sitting in the back of the room and speaking to another attendee, Gottheimer ma...

Kingston Police investigation ongoing after school lockdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:52 GMT

Kingston Secondary School (KSS) and Module Vanier were placed on a short lockdown on Wednesday afternoon.In a statement sent out to parents at KSS and Module Vanier, the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) said they received information around 1 PM of a potential risk inside the building to students and staff, leading to a police presence and a half hour full lockdown in the building.“At approximately 1:00 p.m., we received information that there was a potential inside risk to students and staff,” the statement read.“School staff responded by enacting the Limestone District School Board’s emergency protocol by putting the schools into lockdown and contacting emergency services. At 1:30 p.m., once police determined that there was no threat, the lockdown at KSS/Module Vanier and Hold & Secure at Molly Brant were lifted.”At the direction of Kingston Police, Molly Brant Elementary School was also placed under a hold and secure order, which is put into plac...