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Arsonist arrested while being treated for burns, officials say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

A man who was being treated for burn injuries was arrested for arson in Laguna Beach, officials said.Flames engulfed a South Coast Water District storage shed at 31792 Coast Highway on Friday, and a short time later at a nearby hospital, officials found Andrew Bell, 52, who had suffered "fire related injuries," according to a news release. "Investigators determined Bell had started the fire. Investigators arrested Bell for arson and have determined the fire to be an isolated incident," the release said. Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Schulenburg at 949-416-9163 or [email protected].

Persistence paid off, Metro says after jury indicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis for Tupac Shakur's murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Twenty-seven years after the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas-area grand jury has indicted a man with the icon’s murder, the 8 News Now Investigators confirmed Friday."Ultimately, our persistence in this investigation paid off," Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Jason Johansson said Friday during a news conference. He said Metro detectives had a lot of information about the crime but didn't have the necessary evidence until recently to arrest 60-year-old Duane “Keffe D” Davis. A Clark County grand jury voted to indict him on a charge of murder with a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement. Police arrested Davis early Friday near his home, prosecutors said.Davis wrote a book and did several interviews where he said he was in the car with the person who shot Shakur and record executive Suge Knight near the Las Vegas Strip in September 1996. Shakur died six days later from his injuries.Photo of ‘Keffe D’ Davis being taken into custody provided by ...

Brianna Lopez Dead, Aaron Roberts Arrested after DUI Crash on Chisholm Trail Parkway [Fort Worth, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

22-Year-Old Woman Killed in DUI Accident near Sycamore School RoadFORT WORTH, TX (September 29, 2023) – Early Wednesday, Brianna Lopez lost her life, and Aaron Roberts found himself in police custody following a DUI-related collision.The incident unfolded on Chisholm Trail Parkway near Sycamore School Road shortly past midnight. According to police, the driver of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling in the wrong direction, heading south in the northbound lanes.This led to a collision between the Chevy and a 2014 Mazda CX5, which Lopez was driving.Due to the severity of her injuries, 22-year-old Lopez from Fort Worth was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family shared that she had been on her way home after visiting a friend, and her passing has left a significant void in her community.Law enforcement officers determined that the driver responsible for the wrong-way incident was under the influence of alcohol. Consequently, 32-year-old Roberts from Cleburne was taken into c...

Jonathan Pete Fuentes-Wilson Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on South Loop 338 [Ector County, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

31-Year-Old Man Dies in Wrong-Way Accident in Ector CountyECTOR COUNTY, TX (September 29, 2023) – Tuesday evening, Jonathan Pete Fuentes-Wilson lost his life in a head-on collision along South Loop 338.The incident drew the prompt response of first responders, who arrived at the scene approximately at 7:56 p.m. on September 26th.Reports indicate that Fuentes-Wilson, aged 31 and from Odessa, was behind the wheel of a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro when he unexpectedly swerved into oncoming traffic.There, he collided with a 2013 Ford F-150 driven by Juan Pablo Chavez. Medics on scene disclosed that Fuentes-Wilson was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, and he was pronounced dead right there at the scene.In contrast, emergency crews transported 33-year-old Chavez, also from Odessa, to Medical Center Hospital for further medical attention.Currently, an active investigation is underway to gather additional information surrounding this incident. More details will be provided ...

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Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

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Castro Valley High School music teacher now faces 18 felony counts in child sexual abuse case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

CASTRO VALLEY — Prosecutors this week filed more charges against a former Castro Valley High School music teacher accused of sexually abusing a student.Keita Hasegawa, 31, now faces 18 felony counts — up from the seven previously filed earlier in September — in connection with the case, according to a revised criminal complaint. The new charges include multiple counts alleging he communicated with the child with intent to commit sex crime.Hasegawa pleaded not guilty at a hearing Tuesday. He remained out of custody after posting $600,000 bail, according to court documents. As part of the conditions for his release, he was ordered to abide by a restraining order; surrender his electronic devices to his attorney; not use social media; stay away from any minor younger than 18 unless another adult is present; and enroll in electronic monitoring.The teacher resigned this year while under investigation, according to authorities.Hasegawa is due back in court Nov. 16 for a ...

Though overnight sprinkles may kick off weekend, Bay Area will heat up for October’s first full week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

As other parts of the country endured treacherous downpours and a wet first week of autumn, a slightly stormy, yet brief dose of rain was expected to hit the Bay Area late Friday before a forecasted rise in temperature for next week.Though the projections came in at no more than one-tenth of an inch in virtually all of the region, according to the National Weather Service, most of the Bay Area, from the Golden Gate Bridge to Big Sur, was set for some precipitation late Friday into early Saturday morning.“Most people are going to deal with some rain, at least,” said NWS meteorologist Dalton Behringer. “Particularly the Santa Cruz mountains.”The showers, projected to arrive between 11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday, weren’t expected to total more than the one-tenth of an inch mark in any of the major Bay Area population centers, such as San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco and Walnut Creek. Still, the rain was likely to hit a bit harder closer to the coast ...

Status of 49ers’ Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings remains uncertain vs. Cardinals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings were on the field but not participating in drills with teammates Friday, leaving open the possibility the 49ers could be without two of their top receivers for their Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals.Neither player practiced Wednesday or Thursday. Samuel has knee and rib issues, with Jennings nursing a shin injury.49ers coach Kyle Shanahan had this to say Thursday about the status of both players during his weekly appearance on KNBR:“Deebo and Jauan weren’t able to practice,” Shanahan said. “They’ll be questionable for the game. We’ll see how they go tomorrow. Hopefully they can get out tomorrow and give them a chance for Sunday.”Starting wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who missed the 49ers’ Week 3 win over the New York Giants, has been limited in practice with a shoulder injury and is expected to play.Shanahan will meet with the media and players will be given official designations following p...

San Jose homeless hotel full on first day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

(BCN) -- The newly renovated Arena Hotel in San Jose has reopened to help some of the city's most vulnerable residents, and it's already turned on the no vacancy sign.The 90-room hotel on The Alameda about two miles from Santa Clara University is one of five Project Homekey sites designed to provide interim housing for homeless people. The repurposed property is a low-barrier shelter--not requiring sobriety. Most of the rooms are for single adults. There are 10 rooms for double occupancy and pets are welcome. The long-term plan calls for knocking down the building to construct up to 200 permanent affordable apartments.The $46-million interim housing project, which opened today, is funded through Measure E and California's Project Homekey. The city received $125.5 million from the state. SF leaders, Gov. Newsom react to passing of Sen. Feinstein HomeFirst will provide mental health and supportive services that include case managers, clinicians, supervision and resident assistants. ...

Ryder Cup brings mad dash to first tee. And a little heckling

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:41 GMT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Thousands of golf fans were herded together in darkness just after 6 a.m., eager to enter the grounds of the Marco Simone for the start of the first Ryder Cup held in Italy.When the gates finally opened, they sprinted toward the course like wild horses — many heading straight to the massive grandstand surrounding the first tee that seated around 5,000 spectators, even if it felt like much more at times.It was the place to be early Friday and it was a familiar scene.Viking thunderclaps, led by one of the European team’s vice captains, Nicolas Colsaerts. The “Guardians of the Cup” — Europe’s Ryder Cup super fans — chanting their playful songs. A row of Swedes wearing T-shirts spelling out “Aberg.” Banners in honor of the late Seve Ballesteros.Not everyone was well-behaved.“You stink, Scottie” was the cry from one heckler in the grandstand as No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler took some practice swings before hitting the first shot of the day.“...