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Fire-damaged LA freeway repairs will take three to five weeks, Gov. Newsom says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It will take at least three weeks to repair a Los Angeles freeway damaged in an arson fire, the California governor said Tuesday, leaving the city already accustomed to soul-crushing traffic without part of a vital artery that serves hundreds of thousands of people daily.But things could have been worse. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said officials have determined the elevated section of Interstate 10 will not need to be demolished after analysis of core samples taken from the freeway.About 100 columns burned in the Saturday blaze that spread over 8 acres (3 hectares) under I-10, tearing through wood pallets, cars and other construction materials being stored under the freeway. No injuries were reported but at least 16 homeless people living there were taken to shelters. APEC Bay Bridge lane closure begins Tuesday No arrests have been made and Newsom said Monday that investigators are trying to determine if more than one person was involved in the arson. He provi...

Man charged for allegedly molesting woman after offering ride

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

(BCN) -- A San Francisco man this week was charged on suspicion of physically assaulting and molesting a woman after he offered her a ride, prosecutors said.Monroe Palmer, 53, was charged with one count of sodomy by force, assault with intent to commit a felony, sexual battery by restraint, one count of assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury, and one count of false imprisonment, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Walnut Creek robbery suspect arrested Palmer, who was arraigned Monday, pleaded not guilty to these charges. He also denied the allegation in the criminal complaint alleging that he personally caused great bodily injury to the victim, the District Attorney's Office said.Prosecutors alleged that on Aug. 30, Palmer sexually and physically assaulted a woman in his home after offering her a ride to a nearby BART station. He was arrested Nov. 9.Palmer will attend a preliminary hearing on his case on Nov. 28. Prosecutors said they ...

Man on felony probation arrested in Concord for vehicle theft 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

(KRON) – The Concord Police Department arrested a man who allegedly stole a vehicle after recklessly driving. At 5:15 a.m., a Concord police officer observed a silver Honda SUV without license plates driving recklessly in the Downtown District on Nov. 12. According to police, the officer attempted to stop the driver. However, the driver decided not to stop. A pursuit ensued and eventually ended on Almond Way when the driver slowly rolled into the front yard of a residence, police said.  APEC: How to navigate traffic, street closures, and tow away zones According to police, the driver proceeded to flee on foot. Concord police apprehended the suspect. According to the police investigation, the vehicle was determined to be stolen after being taken during a commercial burglary. Methamphetamine and a firearm magazine with live rounds of ammunition were located in the vehicle, police said.The driver was identified as 43-year-old Clenton Fugate. Fugate is a convicted felon...

Defendant in 2021 mass shooting at Colorado supermarket pleads not guilty by reason of insanity as case moves to trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Defendant in 2021 mass shooting at Colorado supermarket pleads not guilty by reason of insanity as case moves to trial.Source

In just 69 seconds, the Colorado supermarket shooting suspect killed 8 of 10 victims, detective says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

DENVER (AP) — It took just over a minute for the gunman in a 2021 mass shooting to kill most of his victims at a Colorado supermarket, where he targeted individuals who were moving and continued firing at them until they were dead, a police detective testified Tuesday.Ten people including a police officer were killed in the attack at a crowded King Soopers store in the college town of Boulder. The first eight victims died within 69 seconds; all but one were shot multiple times and everyone who was shot was killed, Boulder Police Detective Sarah Cantu said Tuesday. “He found moving targets, pursued them and shot them until they stopped moving,” Cantu said as prosecutors laid out their case against a mentally ill man recently deemed competent to stand trial in the March 22, 2021, shooting. The hearing was to decide if there was enough evidence for defendant Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, who has schizophrenia, to go on trial in the shooting about 30 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of Denver. ...

Wisconsin state Senate approves downsized Milwaukee Brewers stadium repair bill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state Senate narrowly approved a plan Tuesday to spend nearly half a billion dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades, brushing aside arguments that the team has more than enough money and doesn’t deserve such a sizable government subsidy.The chamber approved the legislation on a 19-14 vote, sending it to the Assembly for a floor vote later Tuesday. Speaker Robin Vos has signaled his support for the proposal. Assembly passage would put the bill in front of Gov. Tony Evers, who can sign it into law or veto it. Evers’ spokesperson, Britt Cudaback, said Monday that the governor supports the plan.Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger called the Senate vote “historic.”“The Brewers require a premier ballpark to drive ticket sales and continue to field competitive teams — making maintenance of the ballpark all the more critical,” he said in a statement.The Brewers say 22-year-ol...

Troy Lesesne is fired by the Red Bulls. His replacement will be their 20th coach in 29 seasons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Troy Lesesne was fired by the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday, and his replacement will become the team’s 20th coach in 29 seasons.New York also said Denis Hamlett had left after seven seasons as sporting director in what the Red Bulls termed a mutual decision.Lesesne replaced Gerhard Struber on May 8 with the team in last place with one win, four losses and six draws for nine points. The Red Bulls made the playoffs by finishing eighth in the Eastern Conference with 11 wins, 10 draws and 13 losses and beat Charlotte in the first round before losing to Cincinnati.New York has never won an MLS championship.The team also fired assistant coach Zach Prince.Lesesne followed Eddie Firmani (1996), Carlos Queiroz (1996), Carlos Alberto Parreira (1997), Alfonso Mondelo (1998), Bora Milutinovic (1998-99), Octavio Zambrano (2000-02), Bob Bradley (2003-05), Mo Johnston (2005-2006), Richie Williams (2006), Bruce Arena (2006-07), Juan Carlos Osorio (2008-09), Williams (20...

National Jazz Museum in Harlem celebrates 100 years of Disney with jazz tribute in Frederick, Maryland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

Anthony Hervey performs "When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney." (Courtesy Grand Theatre in Tracy, California) Anthony Hervey performs "When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney." (Courtesy Grand Theatre in Tracy, California) This fall marks the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, which was founded on Oct. 16, 1923.This Sunday night, the Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland hosts the final tour stop of “When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney,” which is presented by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.“That’s actually the last show of this tour,” trumpeter Anthony Hervey told WTOP. “We’re...

Colorado supermarket shooting suspect pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

BOULDER (AP) — The defendant in a 2021 mass shooting that killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity on Tuesday after a judge ruled that the case can move to trial.Attorneys for Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa entered the plea on his behalf before Judge Ingrid Bakke in Boulder. Clad in an orange and white striped jail uniform, Alissa looked down in court and at times at the judge as she advised him of his rights before his plea was entered.A plea of not guilty by reason of insanity involves whether someone’s mental health prevented them from understanding right from wrong when a crime was committed. Alissa is charged with murder and multiple attempted murder counts. Neither his attorneys nor anyone else has disputed that Alissa was the gunman.Tuesday's hearing was held to decide if there was enough evidence for Alissa, who has schizophrenia, to go on trial in the March 22, 2021, shooting at a crowded King Soopers store in Boulder, about 30 miles (50 ki...

Man allegedly uses stolen credit card for $9K jewelry purchase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are searching for a man accused of stealing a credit and SIM card from a gym locker, and using the credit card to buy almost $10,000 worth of jewelry.According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, a man entered a gym locker room at the 24-Hour Fitness at 6044 S. Kipling Pkwy. in Littleton, and stole a credit card and a SIM card. Police allege that the card was then used to purchase about $9,800 worth of jewelry at a Cherry Creek store, where the man was caught on camera. Police searching for suspect in deadly Aurora double shooting The suspect is a white male with a brown beard and light brown, buzz-cut hair. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)(Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)(Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)(Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)The sheriff's office included a photo of a woman's portrait tattooed on the back of his right calf. It appears he could have more tattoos on his arms, but security f...