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Metro bus slams into parked motorhome with man inside

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

An investigation is underway Friday to determine what caused a Metro bus to crash into a parked motorhome in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. The incident was reported around 2 a.m. near the intersection of West 90th Street and Normandie Avenue.A man who was sleeping inside the motorhome said he was awakened by the sounds of the crash. Video from the scene showed major damage to both vehicles. The man said that items inside the motorhome fell on top of him as the vehicle was pushed forward, also striking his SUV. The man did not appear to be seriously hurt. There was no word on the condition of the bus driver. It was also unclear if there were any passengers on the bus at the time of the crash.

University of Wisconsin – La Crosse chancellor sacked from post over pornographic films made with his wife, reports say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

By Melissa Alonso | CNNThe Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System has terminated a 63-year-old university chancellor from his position after “discovering sexually explicit videos” he made with his wife, according to statements from officials and reporting from major media outlets that interviewed the ex-chancellor.Announcing the termination of Joe Gow, University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman said, “In recent days, we learned of specific conduct by Dr. Gow that has subjected the university to significant reputational harm. His actions were abhorrent.”Gow was being placed on administrative leave as he “transitions into a faculty role,” Rothman said in a statement posted on UW’s website. The university leader added he had filed a complaint asking for Gow’s status as a tenured professor to be reviewed, noting that an outside law firm had been retained in the matter.Gow who, according to his university profile served as the 10th Chancellor of the University o...

Share the Spirit: ‘Dad, you came!’ This Contra Costa charity is helping struggling families thrive

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

Teodora Soto’s family life was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced millions of Californians into monthslong lockdowns and made her job as a hairstylist suddenly feel dangerous.Related ArticlesHealth | A unique roommate finder helps Bay Area seniors stay in homes Health | Share the Spirit: After years in the foster system, a young woman gets a room of her own Health | Share the Spirit: How one Concord garden made a world of difference, and a reason to get out of bed Health | From stories to action: Share the Spirit readers respond Health | Share the Spirit: Stepping out of the darkness and into the light After becoming pregnant, Soto quit her job to stay at home in Bethel Island and keep her unborn baby safe from the virus. But as the pandemic lingered, her husband Antonio’s construction and remodeling work also took a hit, scaled back to 15 hours of work per week.Spendin...

Bay Area Storm: Live Updates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

(KRON) – The National Weather Service forecasts a 100 percent chance of rain with gusts as high as 30 mph expected. Daytime highs will be in the 60s throughout the Bay Area. Overnight lows should be mostly in the 50s in the region, with some areas dropping into the upper 40s, according to NWS. KRON4’s meteorologist John Shrable forecasts that the heaviest rainfall will occur at midday. Photos: Tides surge, 30-foot waves barrel on California coast High surf advisories are still in place for coastal areas.“We have that dangerously high waves pushing up and down the coastline,” said Shrable. “These are extended through this morning. So keep some extra distance between yourself and the water later today.”The NWS and the Pacific Grove PD announced the following beach turnouts are closed until further notice due to debris on the road and dangerous surf.FoghornCrespi PondAcropolisAsilomarOtter PointGreat Tide PoolsAccording to the NWS, there is also a slight chance of thunderstorms ...

Suspect nabbed for fleeing from cops, alleged possession of 'ghost' gun, drugs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

(BCN) -- Richmond police this week arrested a man who allegedly fled from officers while carrying a loaded gun. Officers pulled a vehicle over for alleged code violations around 9 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of 23rd Street. Santa Cruz driver identified in fatal wreck on Highway 1 last week Police said the driver exited the vehicle and refused to follow officers' directions. The driver then attempted to flee on foot, but police took him into custody after a short pursuit. Officers allegedly found the driver to have a loaded "ghost gun" and additional magazines. While searching his vehicle, police found another firearm, more high-capacity pistol magazines, and marijuana. Police transported the suspect to Richmond police headquarters, where he was booked on suspicion of weapons violations. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Santa Cruz driver identified in fatal wreck on Highway 1 last week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who died in a traffic collision on state Highway 1 in Santa Cruz last week has been identified by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office as Cesar Ramirez Garcia, a 27-year-old resident of Santa Cruz. High surf updates: Marin County, Santa Cruz evacuations lifted Garcia's vehicle went off the southbound lanes of Highway 1 north of Morrisey Boulevard at about 8 a.m. on Dec. 20.The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the solo-vehicle collision, which occurred during heavy rain.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Bill would ban concealed handguns in Virginia bars, restaurants — even for nondrinkers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

It may soon be against the law to carry a concealed handgun into a restaurant, bar or club in Virginia.Currently, a person with a concealed handgun permit is allowed to be in a business where alcohol is served, as long as the gun-owner isn’t under the influence of alcohol or drugs.However, a bill introduced this week in Richmond by State Sen. Saddam Salim — a Democrat representing parts of Fairfax County, and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church — would make it illegal for a gun owner to carry the weapon into the establishment, even without taking a drink.Salim’s bill, SB 57, would make it a Class 2 misdemeanor to have the concealed weapon in any business that has been granted a Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority license to sell and serve alcohol for on-premises consumption.The bill would exempt local, state, federal and certain retired law enforcement officers from carrying a gun into the establishment.The Virginia Citizens Defense League, a nonprofit focus...

Presidente de Guyana anunció que Venezuela no debe temer por las actividades dentro de su territorio

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

(CNN Español) — El presidente de Guyana, Irfaan Ali, reiteró este jueves mediante una publicación en su cuenta de X, antes Twitter, que su país sigue comprometido con la paz y afirmó que Venezuela no debe temer de “las actividades dentro del territorio o aguas soberanas de Guyana”.La declaración del mandatario sigue al anuncio de su homólogo venezolano, Nicolás Maduro de la activación de una “acción conjunta de toda la fuerza armada militar bolivariana sobre el caribe oriental de Venezuela, sobre la fachada atlántica”.Neither Venezuela nor any other State has anything to fear from activities within Guyana’s sovereign territory or waters.I have iterated before that we harbor no ambitions or intentions to covet what does not belong to us. We are fully committed to peaceful relations with our… pic.twitter.com/qG3yJIawER— President Dr Irfaan Ali (@presidentaligy) December 28, 2023“Ni Venezuela ni ningún otro Estado tiene nada que temer de las activida...

Man arrested after multiple Edgewater homes hit by gunfire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A 19-year-old Denver man has been arrested after allegedly firing several shots and striking homes and vehicles in Edgewater.On Thursday at 5:05 p.m., the Edgewater Police Department received calls about shots fired in the 2400 block of Kendall Street. Officers learned that several homes and parked cars were hit by gunfire.Witnesses told police that a man was seen fleeing the neighborhood on foot.Edgewater police said a short time later, officers received calls from the 1800 block of Fenton Street that additional shots had been heard and a man was attempting to steal a vehicle. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The 1800 block of Fenton Street is next to the Walker-Branch Park and a little over half a mile away from the neighborhood on Kendall Street.According to police, while the suspect was attempting to steal the car, he was interrupted by a female neighbor and her 13-year-old daughter. The suspect allegedly pointed a gun at the ...

'100% false': Former Broncos player Von Miller denies domestic violence allegations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:01:38 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills pass rusher and former Denver Broncos player Von Miller denied allegations Thursday that he assaulted his pregnant girlfriend in November at the couple's Texas apartment, calling them "overblown" during his first media appearance since turning himself into Dallas police four weeks ago. Von Miller turns himself in on arrest warrant for alleged assault in Texas "Everything that was out is completely wrong and blown out of proportion," Miller said of the allegations. "Me and my girlfriend, we have problems just like any other couple does but it's never been any of the things that was alleged against me. Hopefully, over time, all of this stuff will get cleared up."Miller was charged with third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman on Nov. 30 but has continued to play for the Bills. According to the arrest warrant for Miller issued by police, the three-time All-Pro is accused of:Pushing his girlfriend while stepping on her feet, causing her to fall back...