Husband was driving in suspected DUI crash that killed wife on Byron Highway, CHP says
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
A Tracy man has been arrested on suspicion of DUI causing death after he lost control of his vehicle and hit an embankment Saturday on the Byron Highway, killing his wife, the California Highway Patrol said Tuesday.Authorities early Tuesday identified the woman as Anna Avaloz, 38, of Tracy, and said she was a passenger in the crash. Her husband, identified by authorities as 36-year-old Andre Avaloz, of Tracy, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence causing death and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility, CHP spokesperson Officer Adam Lane said Tuesday morning. Jail records showed him in custody Tuesday but did not list any information, including a possible bail amount. The crash happened about 11:05 p.m. Saturday in the southbound direction of the Byron Highway just south of Clifton Court Road. CHP investigators said the crash happened when a Chevrolet Suburban lost control and hit a dirt embankment just south of Clifton Court.Anna Avaloz was pronounced dead a...Boy bitten by rattlesnake in Napa County airlifted to East Bay hospital
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
By Tony Hicks | Bay City NewsA boy in rural Calistoga was bitten by a rattlesnake Sunday afternoon and taken to a hospital by helicopter.The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said on social media it dispatched its helicopter “Henry-1” to a rural area near Calistoga, where a 13-year-old boy was bitten by a rattlesnake.Paramedics determined the boy needed to get to the hospital quickly, where he was treated with anti-venom. There was no word on the boy’s condition Monday.The hot summer weather is bringing out snakes all over the Bay Area. A 7-year-old boy was bitten by a rattlesnake June 7 in Mt. Diablo State Park and was also taken to a hospital via helicopter.RELATED: Bay Area temperatures will go up, and snakes likely will be coming outThe boy’s mother carried him down to a parking lot on the north side of the park near Mitchell Canyon after the snake bite was reported around 4 p.m. The boy was running on a trail — believed to be the Bruce Lee Sprin...San Jose RV fire spreads to 6 other vehicles
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
(KRON) -- Firefighters are responding to a multi-vehicle fire near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Savaker Street, according to a tweet from the San Jose Fire Department. The one-alarm fire started in an RV before spreading to other vehicles. San Jose roofing company owner caught in insurance fraud scheme SJFD received multiple calls around 9:39 a.m. reporting smoke in the area, a department spokesperson told KRON4. A single engine was dispatched for investigation and an RV was discovered burning at the intersection of Lincoln and Savaker. The RV was fully engulfed in flames and the fire spread to six other vehicles and a forklift.No injuries have been reported. As of 10:24 a.m., the fire was under control, firefighters said.Eleven units and 26 personnel were dispatched to the scene. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, SJFD said.Motorists are being advised to use caution around fire personnel and equipment.KRON On is streaming live news now.embed-container { posi...Fatal Tesla crash in California draws federal investigators to site of head-on collision
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
A fatal crash involving a Tesla in California has drawn the attention of federal investigators, who sent a team to the site of the collision in South Lake Tahoe.A Tesla Model 3 and Subaru Impreza collided head on during the evening of July 5, according to state police, and the driver of the Subaru died a short time later. Local media reports say that an infant that had been traveling in the Tesla died last week. Efforts underway to save Anchor Brewing Company The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been looking into a string of accidents involving Teslas that are believed to have had automated driving technology installed.The NHTSA last sent investigators to a March 15 crash in Halifax County, North Carolina, that injured a 17-year-old student. The State Highway Patrol said at the time that the driver of the 2022 Tesla Model Y, a 51-year-old male, failed to stop for the bus, which was displaying all of its activated warning devices.Sending specia...Pentagon Joins Elon Musk’s War Against Plane Tracking
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
A technology wish list circulated by the U.S. military’s elite Joint Special Operations Command suggests the country’s most secretive war-fighting component shares an anxiety with the world’s richest man: Too many people can see where they’re flying their planes.The Joint Special Operations Air Component, responsible for ferrying commandos and their gear around the world, is seeking help keeping these flights out of the public eye through a “‘Big Data’ Analysis & Feedback Tool,” according to a procurement document obtained by The Intercept. The document is one of a series of periodic releases of lists of technologies that special operations units would like to see created by the private sector. Join Our Newsletter Original reporting. Fearless journalism. Delivered to you. I'm in The listing specifically calls out the risk of social media “tail watchers” and other onli...1 killed in Highlands Ranch shooting
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — One person was killed and another was taken into custody after a shooting in Highlands Ranch.Deputies responded around 8:25 a.m. Tuesday to a reported shooting at a home on Timber Hawk Circle, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Detectives were on the scene into the morning to investigate.One person was killed, the sheriff's office said. A second person was taken into custody, but no further details were released, including whether they face charges.The sheriff's office said there was no danger to the public.Trump notified he's target of criminal probe into efforts to overturn 2020 election
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department's investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, an indication he could soon be charged by U.S. prosecutors.New federal charges, on top of existing state and federal counts in New York and Florida and a separate election-interference investigation nearing conclusion in Georgia, would add to the list of legal problems for Trump as he pursues the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Trump disclosed the existence of a target letter in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying he received it Sunday night and that he anticipates being indicted. Such a letter often precedes an indictment and is used to advise individuals under investigation that prosecutors have gathered evidence linking them to a crime; Trump himself received one soon before being charged last month in a separate investigation into t...What happens to unclaimed lottery tickets in Colorado?
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) -- With the Powerball jackpot hitting an eye-watering $1 billion after Monday's drawing, people across the country are crossing their fingers and hoping their lucky numbers are lucky enough.Coloradans are no exception. No Powerball winner yet, jackpot hits $1 billion Even though no one won the big prize in Monday's drawing, there were a few people across the state that won a decent chunk of change, including one $200,000 winner, a $50,000 winner, and 71 people who won $400 or more.But what happens if you win and lose your ticket or just forget about it altogether?What happens to unclaimed lottery tickets?As soon as the numbers are drawn, the clock starts ticking.Coloradans have 180 days after a drawing to claim their winnings. This is true for all games, including Powerball and Mega Millions. These are the best, worst states to win the lottery in After 30 days, the amount won and the store the winning ticket was sold at is posted on the Colorado Lottery website unt...Colorado cities among best for first-time homebuyers
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) -- For all the state's housing expensiveness, some Colorado cities are among the best in the country for first-time homebuyers, according to a new report. Colorado has shot to the top of the nation's expense in recent years, and its housing market's tightness is likely cramping first-time homebuyers in a country where they are already being squeezed. Nationally, 26% of home purchases made in 2022 were made by first-time buyers, down from 34% the previous year. Castle Rock teen accused of terrorist ties To shed light on where the best deals are, financial adviser site WalletHub compared 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 key indicators of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life. These include housing affordability relative to area income, the health of the local real estate market, the area's education, transportation, economy and crime.Several Colorado cities rank highly on the list, including Thornton, Greeley, Arvada and Longmont. Ma...Hialeah man sentenced to over 11 years for 2019 armed bank robbery
Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:33:27 GMT
A Hialeah man was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison stemming from a 2019 bank robbery in which he managed to get away with over $30,000. According to a press release by the United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Florida, the incident took place on December 26, 2019, when now 45-year-old Ariel Valero entered a Wells Fargo bank in Miramar. He was dressed in a black jumpsuit and wore a ski mask. Once inside the bank, Valero brandished a black firearm, leaped onto the teller counter, and threatened the bank employees. FILE: Surveillance photo of armed robbery at Miramar Wells Fargo Bank. 2019FILE: Surveillance photo of armed robbery at Miramar Wells Fargo Bank. 2019Valero was able to escape with $30,959.99 in cash.The robbery was captured by surveillance cameras, which showed Valero fleeing the scene on a bicycle. He was seen pedaling for a short distance before abandoning the bicycle in a nearby plaza. Forensic analysis of the bicycle seat unc...Latest news
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