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Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on 91 Freeway [Riverside, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Tyler StreetRIVERSIDE, CA (June 21, 2023) – Early Monday afternoon, one man was pronounced dead after a pedestrian accident on 91 Freeway.Dispatchers responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m., on the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Tyler Street.According to several witnesses, a male pedestrian ran directly into the path of a tractor-trailer. There, the driver hit the brakes but was unable to stop in time and consequently struck the pedestrian.First responders declared the male pedestrian dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the driver of the tractor-trailer remained uninjured. Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased man. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.It is important to have strong le...

Cecilia Villalobos and 2 Others Killed in Multi-Car Crash on Interstate 10 [Whitewater, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

Multiple Vehicles Collided and Resulted with 3 Fatalities and Multiple InjuriesWHITEWATER, CA (June 21, 2023) – Sunday morning, Cecilia Villalobos and two young girls died in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 10.The incident happened on May 14th, at around 7:30 a.m., on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Haugen Lehmann Way.According to reports, a collision between a Tesla Model 3 and a Chevrolet Suburban was reported to have occurred in the area. The two vehicles crashed in the No. 02 lane of the freeway and the Suburban crashed into a center divider and rolled over.As a result, the crash ejected six occupants of the Suburban from the vehicle and partly ejected one occupant.Unfortunately, 31-year-old Cecilia Villalobos, and a 10-year-old and 12-year-old girl, died at the scene.Four other passengers sustained injuries: a 3-year-old, 7-year-old, 11-year-old girls, and a 15-year-old boy.Additionally, the 39-year-old driver and the passenger of the Suburban suffered s...

3 Killed in Head-On Collision on Highway 1 [Lompoc Valley, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

Pickup Truck vs. Sedan Head-on Collision Left Three People DeadLOMPOC VALLEY, CA (June 21, 2023) – Tuesday morning, a two-vehicle head-on collision left three people dead on Highway 1.It happened in the northbound lanes of the Hwy at around 6:00 a.m., June 6th, Capt. Scott Safechuck said.In addition, Safechuck stated that a 2008 Kia and a 2017 Chevy were the vehicles involved in the collision.Upon investigation, the officers have learned that the Kia was traveling south on the Hwy, just south of Constellation Road, and the Chevy was in the northbound lanes.For unknown reasons, the Kia veered over to the opposite lanes and collided head-on with the Chevy.As a result, three occupants from the Kia were all pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities were withheld, pending family notification.Furthermore, the 52-year-old driver of the Chevy and the 19-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries and they were taken to Marian Regional Medical Center.Meanwhile, the northbound lanes...

Man Killed, Woman Injured in Red-Light Accident on Gosford Road [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Red-Light Collision near District BoulevardBAKERSFIELD, CA (June 21, 2023) – Thursday night, a man died and a woman sustained injuries in a red-light accident on Gosford Road.Police responded to the scene around 10:41 p.m., near District Boulevard on June 8th.Per reports, the driver of a vehicle ran a red light and struck another car at the intersection. Upon impact, the first vehicle lost control and crashed into a tree in the center median.Witnesses attempted to help extricate the driver from the vehicle. First responders arrived shortly after and began CPR on the victim. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, crews eventually pronounced the male driver dead at the scene.Meanwhile, medics took the driver of the other involved vehicle, only identified as a woman, to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers believe that speed was a contributing factor. However, an active investigation is still curre...

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the week of May 29

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

A house in Danville that sold for $4.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 38 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.1 million. The average price per square foot was $781.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of May 29 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.2 million, single-family house in the 900 block of Matadera WayThe 2,643 square-foot single-family house in the 900 block of Matadera Way in Danville has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $2,225,000, $842 per square foot. The house was built in 1985. The house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms.Matadera Way9. $2.3 million, detached house in the 2600 block of Melbourne WayThe 3,231 square-foot single-family home in the 260...

House censures California Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

By Mary Clare Jalonick | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to censure California Rep. Adam Schiff for comments he made several years ago about investigations into Donald Trump’s ties to Russia, rebuking the Democrat and frequent critic of the former president along party lines.Schiff, who will stand in front of the House while the resolution is read, becomes the 25th House lawmaker to be censured. He was defiant ahead of the vote, saying he will wear the formal disapproval as a “badge of honor” and charged his GOP colleagues of doing the former president’s bidding.“I will not yield,” Schiff, who is running for the Senate in his home state, said during debate over the measure. “Not one inch.”More than 20 Republicans voted with Democrats last week to block the censure resolution, but they changed their votes this week after the measure’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, removed a provision that could have fined Schiff $16 million if the House...

One dead, three injured in crash near Byron

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

BYRON — One person was killed and three others injured Wednesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle collision on Vasco Road, officials said.The collision happened about 2 p.m. on Vasco Road, south of Camino Diablo, on the outskirts of Byron.Initial reports were that at least three vehicles were involved, including a truck and van that collided head-on, authorities said.California Highway Patrol Officer Adam Lane confirmed three vehicles were involved and that the crash occurred when one vehicle tried to pass another using the oncoming lane.One person was pronounced dead at the crash site.Contra Costa Fire Protection District spokesman Steve Hill said three other people were injured and corrected initial information that up to 10 people were injured in the crash.At least two people had to be extricated from the damaged vehicles, Hill.Two were airlifted to a hospital while another was taken by ambulance.The CHP is investigating the cause of the collision.Vasco Road was closed to accom...

1 dead, 3 injured in head-on crash near Byron

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Contra Costa County firefighters are responding to a three-vehicle head-on crash on Vasco Road south of Camino Diablo. There are "multiple casualties" involved and one confirmed fatality, according to officials.The accident involved two pickup trucks and a service van, according to ConFire. Video: Transgender man says he was denied hormone replacement meds at Oakland Walgreens Three people were injured in the head-on crash involving a pickup truck and a van, two of them seriously, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Spokesperson Steve Hill. The two seriously injured victims were airlifted to John Muir Hospital. A third vehicle was also involved. Initial reports had suggested that 10 people were injured.At least three victims were transported John Muir, including a 31-year-old man and a 40-year-old. Two accident victims required extrication from their vehicles. Two of the injured were transported by air and one by ground. The deceased victim was...

Musk says 'cis' and 'cisgender' are considered slurs on Twitter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Elon Musk is cracking down on what he considers to be slurs. Twitter's owner says the words "cis" and "cisgender" are considered slurs on the website. The term cisgender refers to "a person whose gender identity corresponds with the sex the person had or was identified as having at birth," according to Merriam-Webster. In simpler words, a cisgender person was born as a woman or man and has not opted to transition. Musk tweeted the comment on Tuesday night, along with a message that "repeated, targeted harassment" will end in at least suspensions for the harassing account. ‘They are doing it wrong’: Ron DeSantis visits SF, slams city in campaign ad The tweet was in response to a post from a man named James Esses, who said that he does not want to be referred to as "cis." He claimed "trans activists" had been calling him "cissy." Esses responded to Musk's tweet with, "Thank you for standing up for reality, Elon."Twitter's website has a page about hateful conduct. It defin...

Popular Filipino fast-food chain to open new location in East Bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:30 GMT

(KRON) -- A popular Filipino fast-food chain is opening another location in the Bay Area. Jollibee in Brentwood is set to open next Sunday, June 25, the company announced on social media. P.F. Chang’s to close East Bay location at end of month The Brentwood location at 6371 Lone Tree Way will be the 11th Jollibee in the Bay Area. It will be the fourth location in the East Bay -- joining Concord, Union City and Hayward. For the Brentwood Jollibee's grand opening on Sunday, the first 50 customers will win one free chicken sandwich a month from July 2023 to June 2024 for a $25 purchase. On Monday, June 26, the first 100 customers who spend $25 or more will receive a Jollibee bucket hat.The location's hours are from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. for drive-thru, dine-in and to-go. Jollibee's other Bay Area locations are in South San Francisco, Vallejo, Fairfield, Milpitas and San Jose.Jollibee, which was founded in 1978 in the Philippines, has more than 1,400 locations worldwide. Its first U.S. ...