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Aerial footage shows wildfire devastation on Maui

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

Surreal helicopter footage shows the extent of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Wednesday.Richie Olsten shared the footage on Facebook after flying over historic Lahaina Town. His video shows entire blocks of buildings reduced to rubble with smoke still billowing in many areas."Oh my gosh. Look at the harbor," he says. “This looks like Baghdad or something."At least six people have died and at least two dozen others have been injured after fire raced through the popular tourist destination.Surreal helicopter footage shows the extent of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Aug. 9, 2023. (Richie Olsten)“Do NOT go to Lahaina Town,” the county tweeted hours before all roads in and out of West Maui’s biggest community were closed to everyone except emergency personnel. More than 2,100 people spent Tuesday night in evacuation centers.The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which was passing to the south of the island chain at a safe ...

Felony charges filed in Antioch sideshow crash that injured two

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

OAKLAND — An Antioch man has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor for allegedly crashing into two people during a recent sideshow, authorities said.The 21-year-old suspect is being held in lieu of $191,000 bail, court records show. He has been charged with two felony reckless driving counts, a felony count of committing a hit and run, and a misdemeanor charge of driving without a license.The Contra Costa District Attorney’s office announced the charges Wednesday in a news rleease.The crash took place during an early morning sideshow at the Martina Plaza in Antioch. At a little before 3 a.m. on Aug. 6, the man allegedly crashed into another car at West 9th and G streets. Two people were injured, one seriously, authorities said.Police allege that the man attempted to run away after the collision, but an officer arrested him, the news release says.DA Diana Becton took the opportunity to condemn sideshows, which are a common subject of publicly-voiced annoyance...

A’s salvage winning homestand against Rangers behind Gelof, Tarnok, Ruiz

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

OAKLAND — There was every reason to believe the Athletics would slink out of town having stalled the momentum of their two-game sweep of the Giants that featured enthusiastic packed houses at the Coliseum.Three rookies helped flip the script Wednesday against the A.L. West leading Texas Rangers. Second baseman Zack Gelof hit his sixth home run in 22 games, right-hander Freddy Tarnok got his first big league win and center fielder Esteury Ruiz created a run with his legs in a 2-0 win over the Rangers before a crowd of 6,372.It was only a five-game homestand, but given the A’s hadn’t won a homestand all season, taking three of five was significant in the eyes of manager Mark Kotsay.“It feels good to play against contending teams and be competitive,” Kotsay said. “We’ve done that through this homestand. That shows the incremental progress we’re trying to make and we’ve got some young guys on this club who weren’t here and are ...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton the week of July 31

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

A house in Danville that sold for $3.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.2 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $758.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 31 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.9 million, detached house in the 600 block of Adobe DriveThe sale of the single family residence in the 600 block of Adobe Drive in Danville has been finalized. The price was $1,905,000, and the new owners took over the house in July. The house was built in 1979 and has a living area of 2,138 square feet. The price per square foot was $891. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Adobe Drive9. $2 million, single-family house in the 500 block of Adriatic CourtT...

SF Giants place trade acquisition on injured list, recall Heliot Ramos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder AJ Pollock on the injured list with a left oblique strain, the team announced before Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.Outfielder Heliot Ramos was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento as the corresponding roster move to replace Pollock on the active roster. Pollock, 35, was removed from Tuesday’s 7-5 loss to the Angels at Angel Stadium with left side discomfort.The Giants acquired Pollock along with 29-year-old infielder Mark Mathais from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations a few days before the trade deadline. He was placed on the 10-day injured list and could miss a few weeks.Pollock — a longtime Giants adversary in his years with the Arizona Diamondbacks — is yet to record his first hit with the Giants in six plate appearances over five games. Pollock came to the Giants slashing .173/.225/.323 with a .547 OPS in 49 games.Ramos, 23, is slashing .303/.359/.543 with a .902 OPS and eight home runs ...

This California county has the most gun deaths, and it may surprise you

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

(KRON) -- A new interactive map lays out the number of gun homicides in California since 2014, and the numbers are staggering. The map is a result of a partnership between the Hope and Heal Fund and Romo GIS Enterprise. Four indicted for East Palo Alto park gun battle The map gives a detailed examination of the more than 12,800 gun homicides in California at a micro level, down to which street the shootings took place on. This is the first time that Californians can see this many details about shootings across the state. The data is grouped together in clusters to represent the density of gun homicides in a particular county or area. The largest clusters in California are in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Greater Los Angeles Area. The clusters in the two areas represent 5,900 gun deaths or more than 46% of all California gun deaths over the nine-year period. The number of gun deaths in California grew after 2019. While California gun homicides peaked at 1,800 in 2021, they we...

Suspect charged in connection with Antioch sideshow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

(KRON) -- A man suspected of being involved in an Antioch sideshow early Sunday morning was charged with a four-count complaint, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced. Chase Allen Cancilla, 21, of Antioch was arrested after he crashed his vehicle into another car, leaving a woman in critical condition.The sideshow took place at the Marina Plaza at about 2:50 a.m. It left one car submerged in the San Joaquin River. Two convicted felons arrested in American Canyon Walgreens bust The DA's office said that Cancilla drove away from the plaza at high speed and crashed into another car at West 9th Street and G Street. Two people were injured, including the woman who was left in critical condition. Per the DA's office, Cancilla tried to run away after the crash but was tracked down and arrested by a police officer. “Sideshows present many risks to community safety, endangering those who are involved and the public at large. The District Attorney’s Office will contin...

Dublin residents warned about scam caller impersonating ACSO sergeant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Residents are being warned about a scam telephone call, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday in a press release. A Dublin resident called police on Tuesday and said they received a phone call from someone who identified as an Alameda County Sheriff's Office sergeant.Authorities told the resident the phone call was a scam and nobody from Dublin Police Services or Alameda County Sheriff's Office attempted to contact the citizen. Police warn residents these scam phone calls aim to defraud people of their financial resources and/or personal information. Woman found dead on Alameda shoreline was victim of homicide, police say Dublin Police Services encourages residents to contact 925-833-6670 if they receive a call suspected of being a scam or if someone seems to be impersonating a police officer. 

Oakland PD looking for missing 17-year-old girl considered at risk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen on Aug. 4. Terri-nae Wilson Williams is considered at risk due to her age, police said. Two convicted felons arrested in American Canyon Walgreens bust She was last seen on Friday at around 5 p.m. in the 800 block of Campbell Street in Oakland. At the time, she was wearing an orange shirt with Pokemon on it and grey-black sweatpants.Terri-nae is described as a 17-year-old Black and Hispanic female. She is 5 foot, 5 inches tall, weighs 126 pounds and has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is diagnosed as epileptic and has partial blindness, according to her family.Anyone with any information about here whereabouts is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department.

Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among the generational talents retiring after Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:51 GMT

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Generational talents Marta, Christine Sinclair and Megan Rapinoe have all played in their final Women’s World Cup and are leaving the game in a much different place than when they started. Joining them in the group of players ending their international careers is Estefania Banini of Argentina, who said it’s time to make way for younger players. Caroline Seger of Sweden is still playing in the tournament, but she has already said that it will be her last. “It’s emotional. Those are some of the greatest football players of all time, players that I’ve looked up to,” said United States captain Lindsey Horan as her eyes filled with tears. “Pinoe, Sinc, both of them I got to play with. Marta, one of the GOATs. It’s hard as a football player to see these guys exiting like this, but look at how much they did for women’s football. Them on the field, their character, everything. They’re the reason we’re all here toda...