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Video shows shark stalking paddleboarders during charity race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

The terrifying moment when a hammerhead shark appeared to hone in on a couple of paddleboarders making a grueling journey from the Bahamas to Florida for charity last month was caught on camera, KTLA sister station WJZY reports.Gabe Barajas and his teammate, Malea Tribble, had embarked on the 80-mile voyage to raise money for families affected by cystic fibrosis."It just so happened that out in the middle of the gulf stream, 40 miles off the coast of Bimini, we got new fundraising help from a five-foot hammerhead shark," said Barajas, of Mooresville, North Carolina.The motto of the company Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, which organizes the race each year, is "bold in the face of fear." Barajas never expected he'd have to take that motto so literally.(Courtesy: Malea Tribble)Barajas was paddling with Tribble when Tribble's husband, who was following them in a support boat, spotted the shark trailing his wife.Eventually, Tribble's husband guided her to safety. But the shark then swam t...

Footage Of Deputy Slamming Woman In Parking Lot Released By LASD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) released videos of an incident where one of its deputies appears to slam a woman on the ground in Lancaster.The incident occurred June 24 at a WinCo Foods parking lot, as deputies responded to a call for in-progress robbery. The footage shows a Black man handcuffed as a woman recorded with her phone, off to the side.Phone footage of the incident was recorded by an eyewitness and later posted by Black Lives Matter co-founder Melina Abdullah. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melina Abdullah (@docmellymel)The deputies then seemingly turn their attention to the woman and take her down to the ground saying, “Stop, or you’re going to get punched in the face.”The woman responded to the officer by saying, “If you punch me, you’re going to get sued.”As the struggle continued, the deputy pepper-sprayed the woman and handcuffed her.“As deputies attempted to detain the indivi...

One Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Desert Inn Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

53-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Highland DriveLAS VEGAS, NV (July 5, 2023) – Tuesday evening, one rider was killed in a motorcycle collision on Desert Inn Road.Authorities responded to the scene just before 6:30 p.m., near Highland Drive on June 27th.Per reports, the rider of a blue 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 was seen speeding at the intersection. The rider then struck a concrete barrier and was ejected from the motorcycle onto a nearby rock landscape.Medics arrived and pronounced the 53-year-old rider, of Las Vegas dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released their identity.Investigation showed that the rider was suspected to have been racing a black Dodge Charger or Challenger. Once available, further details will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Losing a loved one i...

Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Washington Street [Stockton, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Hit-and-Run Collision on Airport WaySTOCKTON, CA (July 5, 2023) – Early Saturday, one man was pronounced dead after a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Washington Street.Police responded to the scene around 3:00 a.m., near Airport Way.Officers say the driver of a vehicle struck a pedestrian and immediately fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting authorities. First responders located the man lying on the road upon arrival.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the male pedestrian dead at the scene.At this time, police have not released further information about the suspect and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. Those with additional details about the Stockton Boulevard hit-and-run crash can contact investigators at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased man. May yo...

Dog poops on bed, leading to shooting in Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

OAKLAND — Two women have been charged with shooting at two family members during an argument about a dog that defecated on their bed, court records show.The women, aged 36 and 35, were charged June 21 with negligent discharge of a firearm, a felony. The 35-year-old woman was also hit with a gun enhancement and an allegation that she has a prior conviction, which will add time to her sentence if she’s convicted.The charges stem from a dispute involving four family members in Oakland on April 19. A Bay Area man and his girlfriend went to visit the women at their home on 62nd Avenue, and brought their canine along for the ride. The visit was going just fine until dog feces were discovered in a bed, according to police.From there, a heated argument arose. The male victim would later tell authorities that he and his girlfriend were attempting to enter their car and drive away to de-escalate the situation when a bullet whizzed past his head, according to authorities.Police bel...

Six-bedroom home sells for $4.1 million in Los Gatos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

909 Cherrystone Drive – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 900 block of Cherrystone Drive in Los Gatos has new owners. The 2,509-square-foot property, built in 1960, was sold on June 16, 2023. The $4,100,000 purchase price works out to $1,634 per square foot. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with six bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outside, the home presents roofing composed of wood shake roofing / shingles materials. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The lot of the property covers a substancial area of 8,100 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:In September 2022, a 2,608-square-foot home on Lilac Lane in Los Gatos sold for $3,609,000, a price per square foot of $1,384. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Orange Blossom Lane, Los Gato...

Bay Area arts: 9 amazing live shows to see this weekend and beyond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

There are a lot of great shows to see this weekend and beyond in the Bay Area, from rumbling dinosaurs to a revival of “A Chorus Line.” Here is a partial roundup.Dinos ready to roam in San JoseDinosaurs never seem to go out of of style, which after some 230 million years, is really saying something. But they are really having their moment in the Bay Area.The popular exhibit of beautiful behemoths, “The World’s Largest Dinosaurs,” is on display at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco through January (www.calacademy.org). And this weekend, the family-friendly “Jurassic World Live Tour” rumbles into San Jose’s SAP Center for several shows.Based on the popular film series, “Jurassic World Live Tour” transforms the SAP Center into Isla Nublar, where Gyrospheres roll through the grounds while some two dozen dinosaurs roam about, including the beloved Velociraptor Blue and a 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex. Even Bump...

Napa grass fire causes evacuation orders, threatens structures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Evacuations have been ordered for a Napa fire that is threatening structures, the Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) announced on Twitter. The fire is in the 1100 block of Coombsville Road. The map below shows the evacuation zone. Evacuation zone map from Cal Fire LNU.Cal Fire said the fire has burned 10-15 acres of grass. Cal Fire LNU and the Napa Fire Department are in "unified command" and a full wildland response has been ordered. The fire is about 1.5 miles east of the Oxbox Public Market in Napa. This is a developing story. Stay with KRON4 for details.

SF has already seized more fentanyl from street dealers this year than all of 2022

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- At the mid-way point of the year, the San Francisco Police Department has already seized more fentanyl from street-level dealers than in all of 2022, according to Supervisor Matt Dorsey. In a tweet thread citing narcotics stats from the SFPD Tenderloin Station, Dorsey posted a graphic illustrating that in the first two quarters of 2023, seizures in SFPD's Tenderloin District totaled 68.52 kilos (151 pounds). Suspect arrested in Levi’s Stadium stabbing That's over three kilos more than the entire amount seized in the Tenderloin District last year -- 65.37 kilos (144 pounds). Since 2021, the amount of fentanyl seized in the Tenderloin has more than doubled. The city is on pace to see a 25-fold increase in fentanyl seizures in four years, according to Dorsey.Graphic: Supervisor Matt Dorsey"According to the latest SFPD Tenderloin narcotics stats at the year's midpoint, total fentanyl seizures from just street-level dealers have now surpassed 2022's total for th...

Díaz homers twice to help Houston Astros down Colorado Rockies 6-4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:52 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Yainer Díaz homered in his first two at-bats and Jeremy Peña added a two-run shot in his return from injury to lead the Houston Astros past the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Wednesday.Díaz had a solo home run in the second inning and his two-run homer made it 3-0 in the fourth in his first career two-homer game.“It was right on time,” manager Dusty Baker said. “He drove in all the first three runs with some booming home runs and we needed that.”Peña’s home run came later in that inning to push the lead to 5-0. He returned after missing five games because of a stiff neck.“I’m just glad I’m back out there with the guys,” he said. “Those five games were tough for me watching from the dugout, but the guys put together great games.”The Rockies cut the lead to 1 on a homer by Randal Grichuk in the seventh, but Houston added an insurance run in the bottom of the inning to sweep the two-game series and secure a fourth straight victory.It’s Houston’s seventh ...