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Verbal altercation leads to shooting in Safeway parking lot in San Rafael

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

(BCN) -- Police are in search of four suspects said to be involved in a Sunday morning shooting at a Safeway parking lot that left one man injured in San Rafael's Terra Linda neighborhood. Officers from the San Rafael Police Department first responded to reports of a shooting at 1:01 a.m. at a Safeway parking lot on 950 Gallinas Ave. Police said they found a 30-year-old Novato man suffering from serious injuries. He was later transported to a local hospital. Detectives determined that a group of people were gathered at the parking lot when they were approached by another group. Oakland youth football team moves game to Santa Rosa for safer environment An altercation occurred, then one person began shooting, said police. Police said the victim was hit by two bullets, and another bullet hit the bedroom window of a nearby home. All four suspects fled the scene eastbound after the altercation, said police. An officer said they saw one of the suspects on the Redwood Highway ...

Suspected drunk driver causes power outage after crashing into pole in Concord

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

(BCN) -- Residents in the area of Birch Avenue and Hemlock Avenue in Concord were without power early Sunday morning after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a power pole, the Concord Police Department said. At 2:27 a.m. Sunday, Concord police announced on social media that they arrested a driver whom they suspect of driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing into a power pole. Oakland youth football team moves game to Santa Rosa for safer environment The crash knocked out power in the area of Birch Avenue and Hemlock Avenue, police said. PG&E personnel were on the scene making repairs, but they also indicated that it might take several hours before power is restored, according to police. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Ferrari has its fighting spirit back after intense tussle between Sainz and Leclerc at Monza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Ferrari has got its fighting spirit back. And it couldn’t have found it at a better place.While the cars are clearly off the pace of the all-conquering Red Bull, Ferrari thrilled the passionate fans at its home track with an intense tussle for third place at the Italian Grand Prix.In the end it was Carlos Sainz Jr. who edged Charles Leclerc for the final spot on the iconic Monza podium, behind runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen — who claimed a record 10th straight victory on Sunday — and Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez.“It was tough. It was tough, hard racing. It’s always been a pleasure to race Charles whenever we’ve had the chance. And today was the same.” Sainz said. “A great racer, same as Max and Checo (Pérez). We had fun out there today and I hope you guys enjoyed it.”It was the first podium for Sainz this season to cap a great weekend for the Spanish driver, who turned 29 on Friday. Sainz was fastest in two of the three practice sessions and qualified in po...

Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg among European team’s captain’s picks for Ryder Cup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

Ludvig Aberg’s rapid rise in just three months as a pro was capped Monday when the 23-year-old Swede was selected as one of the European team’s captain’s picks for the Ryder Cup against the United States outside Rome this month.Luke Donald filled out his team by picking Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry and Justin Rose along with three rookies — Aberg, Sepp Straka and Nicolai Hojgaard.Straka and Hojgaard got the call ahead of Adrian Meronk in what was widely seen as Donald’s toughest decision, but it’s the presence of Aberg that will most excite European golf fans.He turned pro in June when ranked as the world’s No. 1 amateur and after being named the best college player in the United States for a second straight year at Texas Tech. Aberg posted four top-25 finishes in his first two months on the PGA Tour, then headed back to Europe in a bid to convince Donald he deserved a Ryder Cup call-up.Winning the European Masters in Switzerland on Sunday by reel...

Al menos dos muertos en España por una fuerte tormenta

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

(CNN) — Al menos dos personas murieron en Toledo, una de las provincias más afectadas por la Depresión Aislada de Niveles Altos (DANA), según informó este lunes la Guardia Civil española a CNN. Toledo es una ciudad de Castilla-La Mancha situada aproximadamente a una hora de Madrid.Un hombre de unos 20 años murió en la pequeña localidad toledana de Casarrubios del Monte debido a las devastadoras consecuencias de la tormenta, según informó el portavoz policial Ramón Cuevas.Otro hombre fue encontrado muerto en la localidad toledana de Bargas, añadió Cuevas.El presidente de Castilla La-Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, se refirió a la muerte de una persona en Toledo durante una entrevista concedida a Onda Cero a primera hora de este lunes. García-Page describió el impacto de la tormenta del domingo como “muy duro y hostil”, y añadió que el Gobierno manchego analizará las zonas afectadas.Alerta roja en Madrid, España, por intensas tormentasGarcía-Page explicó que, durante l...

Fuertes lluvias dejan muertos, desaparecidos y daños en España

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

MADRID – Las fuertes tormentas que han descargado en España durante el pasado fin de semana y también este lunes han dejado tras de sí dos muertos, tres desaparecidos y un reguero de inundaciones, incidencias y daños de diversa consideración.La DANA (depresion aislada en niveles altos) ha batido el récord de día más lluvioso en un mes de septiembre en numerosas zonas de España, incluidas Madrid, Toledo, Valladolid, Segovia (todas en la zona central) y Navarra (norte).Cádiz (sur), Segovia y Tarragona (noreste) son las provincias que registraron mayor acumulación de precipitaciones a lo largo de la jornada del domingo: 172.2 litros por metro cuadrado en el municipio gaditano de San José del Valle; 147.8, en la segoviana de San Rafael y 117.2 en la tarraconense de Tortosa-Roquetes. Hermoso asegura que “en ningún momento” fue consensual beso con Rubiales Ávila -96 litros por metro cuadrado en la localidad de Cebreros- y Toledo capital -91,8- son las otras...

Miami-Dade man arrested after knife threat at Key Largo resort

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

A 20-year-old Miami-Dade man was taken into custody after a confrontation in which he allegedly struck a woman and held a knife to another man’s throat. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded at Gilbert’s Resort in Key Largo around 12:18 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2.Samuel De Jesus Cartagena, of Naranja, faces charges of aggravated assault and battery in connection with the incident. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported.Surveillance cameras captured the confrontation as Cartagena first assaulted a female victim and then threatened a male victim’s life by brandishing the knife. Authorities responded to the scene, apprehended Cartagena and placed him in custody.

Denver Zoo welcomes healthy baby Sumatran orangutan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

DENVER, Colo. (WSVN) — The Denver Zoo is excited to celebrate the heartwarming arrival of its newest and undoubtedly cutest resident. On August 27, the zoo’s Sumatran orangutan, Eirina, gave birth to a healthy baby, marking a significant moment for conservation efforts as the primate is a critically endangered species. While the gender of the adorable newborn has been tentatively identified as female, her name has not yet been determined, leaving zookeepers and visitors eagerly anticipating the official moniker for the latest addition to the Denver Zoo family.Sumatran orangutans, native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, are currently listed as critically endangered, with their population rapidly declining due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, and the black-market pet trade.The Denver Zoo is committed to the preservation and protection of these magnificent creatures as they have been actively involved in orangutan conservation efforts for years. Their successful breeding pro...

TOMY recalls 85,000 Boon Flair and Flair Elite highchairs due to safety concerns

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

TOMY, a manufacturer of children’s products, has initiated a recall of 85,000 high chairs after a consumer report deemed them unsafe. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that the bolts securing the chairs may become loose and can potentially cause the chair to detach, which has reportedly led to two dozen falls. The recall applies to Boon Flair and Flair Elite highchairs manufactured by TOMY. Consumers who own these highchairs are strongly advised to immediately discontinue their use and reach out to TOMY to obtain a free repair kit. The repair kit will contain the necessary components to secure the bolts and ensure the highchairs are safe for use. Highchairs are essential pieces of baby equipment used by families across the nation, and their safety is a top priority for both manufacturers and parents. Parents and caregivers can check the model and manufacturing information on their highchairs using this link to determine whether they are affected by this recall.

Aye, aye, Captain Scholz! The top 5 political eye patches in history

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:32:21 GMT

As Germany’s governing coalition sails from storm to storm, its captain is taking on a pirate look.Upon returning to work after suffering a sports injury that left him with a bruised face Monday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz posted a picture of himself on X (formerly Twitter) wearing a black eye patch on his right eye.The incident forced Scholz, who is currently battling to keep together his fractious coalition government, to cancel a planned appearance for a regional election campaign over the weekend.Wishing the chancellor a speedy recovery, POLITICO looked back to the five most famous eye patches in political history.Olaf ScholzThe German chancellor, who jogs up to three times a week, fell on his face on Saturday morning while pacing through his hometown of Potsdam, which left him with a swollen eye.“Excited to see the memes,“ he joked Monday morning on X. “Looks worse than it is!”Wer den Schaden hat…Bin gespannt auf die Memes. Danke für die guten Wünsche, sieht schli...