Home

Man Dead, Another Hospitalized after Solo-Car Crash on Pelandale Avenue [Modesto, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Single-Car Accident near Carver RoadMODESTO, CA (October 5, 2023) – In the early hours of Saturday morning, an accident on Pelandale Avenue resulted in the loss of one life and injury to another.Emergency responders arrived shortly after midnight, at the junction of Pelandale Avenue and Carver Road. According to initial reports, the driver of an eastbound Tesla Model Y collided with a light pole on the southwest corner of the intersection.Medical personnel later pronounced the male driver, a resident of Modesto, deceased at the scene. Paramedics also transported the male passenger, from Fresno, to a nearby hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.The Modesto Fire Department closed the roadway due to safety concerns stemming from the Tesla’s hazardous car batteries.Those with additional information related to the incident are urged to contact local law enforcement. Further details regarding the solo-car crash on Pelandale Avenue will be provid...

One Pronounced Dead following Pedestrian Accident on 4th Street [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

Pedestrian vs. Vehicle Collision on Candelaria Road Left One Person DeceasedALBUQUERQUE, NM (October 5, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, a pedestrian died in a car accident on 4th Street and Candelaria Road.According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the incident involved a pedestrian and a vehicle, that happened on September 14th.Furthermore, the authorities arrived at the scene and pronounced the pedestrian deceased. There were limited details about the crash, and it was unknown if the vehicle’s driver remained.Meanwhile, the authorities advised the public to drive safely along the area while they investigate the incident. A portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.No other details were added by the authorities at this time. An active investigation is currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends...

Teen Killed in Bicycle Accident on Cecil Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

16-Year-Old Boy Pronounced Dead after Bicycle crash near Driver RoadBAKERSFIELD, CA (October 5, 2023) – Early Saturday, a bicycle accident claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy on Cecil Avenue.Emergency responders arrived at the scene at approximately 7:36 p.m. on September 30th, just east of Driver Road. According to reports, a 2019 Ford traveling westbound collided with a bicyclist under unknown circumstances.The impact sent the cyclist onto the road. The driver of the Ford continued northwestward until colliding with a wooden telephone pole, and finally coming to a halt in a nearby dirt field.Shortly after, the 16-year-old boy riding the bicycle was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity remains undisclosed to the public until his next of kin is notified. Paramedics transported the 17-year-old Ford driver to Delano Regional Medical Center due to complaints of pain.Fortunately, the 18-year-old passenger in the vehicle escaped unharmed.Initial investigations do not indica...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash near Valley View Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

52-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies after a Deadly DUI Hit-and-Run Incident near Sahara AvenueLAS VEGAS, NV (October 5, 2023) – On Tuesday afternoon, one person died in a crash near Valley View Boulevard and Sahara Avenue.The incident occurred just after 3:00 p.m., September 19th, involving a 52-year-old pedestrian and a 2014 Toyota Corolla.Investigation showed that the pedestrian was walking along the west side of the northbound South Valley View Boulevard when they entered the path of the Toyota causing him to be struck and left injured on the roadway.Furthermore, the Toyota immediately drove away from the scene just before the authorities arrived but it was later found moments later.Moreover, authorities arrested the 25-year-old driver of the Toyota. He showed signs of being impaired.Consequently, the authorities took him into custody with DUI and hit-and-run-related charges causing death.Meanwhile, the first responders transported the pedestrian to UMC’s Trauma Unit where he...

Former Santos campaign treasurer to plead guilty

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

By Gregory Krieg and Kara Scannell | CNNThe former campaign treasurer for New York Rep. George Santos will plead guilty to at least one federal felony charge in connection with the case against the Republican congressman, according to court documents.Nancy Marks, a veteran GOP operative, oversaw the Santos campaign’s finances before being dismissed after a series of filing abnormalities led to allegations of wrongdoing against her and the candidate.The case against Marks has the same court docket number as listed for Santos’ case.Santos pleaded not guilty to 13 federal charges – seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds, and two counts of making materially false statements to the US House of Representatives – in the same courtroom in May.

Putin claims Russia has tested nuclear-powered missile

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

By Tim Lister and Sergey Gudkov | CNNRussian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia has successfully carried out a test of a new generation of nuclear-powered cruise missile.State news agency RIA Novosti quoted Putin as saying the “last successful test of the Burevestnik, a global-range cruise missile with a nuclear installation, a nuclear propulsion system, has been conducted.”Putin was speaking at the Valdai Forum in Sochi.The program to develop the Burevestnik was announced by Putin in March 2018 as part of a broader initiative to develop a new generation of intercontinental and hypersonic missiles. Among them were the Kinzhal ballistic missile and the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle. Addressing the West, he said in that speech: “Listen to us now.”Putin told the Federal Assembly in March 2018 that the goal was to ensure a strategic balance in the world for decades to come, including the Burevestnik and Sarmat missiles.“It is a low-flying stealth missile carrying a n...

Real estate firms team up for huge East Bay land grab ahead of housing project

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

DUBLIN — Two real estate firms have teamed up to buy a huge chunk of East Bay land that is being eyed as the site of a large housing development in eastern Dublin consisting of several hundred residences.Trumark Homes and Arroyo Capital Partners, acting through affiliates, have bought 162 acres of land on Croak Road in Dublin, paying $164 million for the property, according to documents filed on Sept. 29 with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.Croak Properties, an affiliate of the Croak family that had owned the property, sold the land to an affiliate of Trumark Homes for $164 million. Trumark then immediately sold the 162 acres to an affiliate of Arroyo Capital for $140.6 million.162 acres of land at and near 4038 Croak Road in eastern Dublin, shown within the outline. Boundaries are approximate. (Google Maps)Irvine-based Arroyo Capital touts a business model that enables it to buy stakes in residential projects nationwide, according to a post on the company̵...

Single-family residence sells for $3.4 million in Pleasanton

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

7190 Rosecliff Court – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 7100 block of Rosecliff Court in Pleasanton was sold on Aug. 14, 2023 for $3,440,000, or $675 per square foot. The house, built in 2004, has an interior space of 5,096 square feet. This single-story home boasts a generous living space with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Additionally, the home is equipped with a three-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The property’s backyard also includes a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:A 3,265-square-foot home on the 1900 block of West Lagoon Road in Pleasanton sold in June 2023, for $2,501,000, a price per square foot of $766. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.In June 2022, a 5,096-square-foot home on Beaumont Court in Pleasanton sold for $3,850,000, a price per square foot of $755. The home has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.On Royal Creek Court, Pleasanton, in July 2022, a 3,541-square-foot home was sold ...

Death traps for daredevils: Nevada’s abandoned mines pose endless risks

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

Colton Lochhead | Las Vegas Review-Journal (TNS)LAS VEGAS — Nevada is home to more than 300,000 abandoned mines — mines that can kill you in an almost unimaginable number of ways.But those mines from Nevada’s olden days are attracting a modern-day problem for state and federal officials in charge of taking care of those death traps: vloggers and YouTubers.Interest in abandoned mines has spiked in recent years, according to Sean Derby, chief of Nevada’s abandoned mine lands program with the state Division of Minerals. Part of that has been driven by increased access as off-road vehicles and ATVs have become more popular. But online influencers filming themselves delving into the mines also has played a significant role, Derby said.Most of the mine divers aren’t from Nevada, where the state for decades has gone into schools to educate kids about the dangers that abandoned mines hold, Derby said.“What we’re seeing now though is a new generation coming from all over the place who see mi...

Washington State’s feud with ESPN: It’s time for ‘GameDay’ and McAfee to cool things down

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:42:25 GMT

ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ is heading to Dallas this week for the Red River Rivalry. A special guest representing Texas or Oklahoma will undoubtedly make an appearance. So will the Washington State flag, Ol’ Crimson, which flies in the background of the ‘GameDay’ set each week.But will Washington State itself — the school, the team or its representatives — be part of the on-air discussion?Let’s hope not.Because if Kirk Herbstreit, Pat McAfee and the ‘GameDay’ gang are talking about the Cougars, it’s a sign the adults have left the room and the gloves are off the hands.Hopefully, the public spat between the network and the school is over. It started because of a misunderstanding by WSU coach Jake Dickert, escalated on social media when former Cougars QB Ryan Leaf got involved and peaked last weekend when McAfee, on the ‘GameDay’ set, devolved into bully mode and told Washington State to “shut up.&...