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Martinez hazardous-material incident closes train station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

MARTINEZ — The Contra Costa County health department’s hazardous-materials crew responded to a report of a spill at the train station that led to its closure for several hours Monday, authorities said.In social-media posts Monday afternoon, a department-affiliated account shared word of the station’s closure, saying train passengers would board and disembark at Ferry Street, near a road crossing by the old station depot nearby.Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to an investigation in the 600 block of Marina Vista shortly before 3:05 p.m. with two engines, a battalion chief and other hazmat related equipment.In related social-media posts, Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor said shortly before 5:45 p.m. that riders would make transfers at the line’s Stockton and Sacramento stations.There were no immediate reports of injuries, or the exact circumstances that led to the station closure. The health department said it would provide upd...

Palo Alto: Masseur arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

PALO ALTO – A 58-year-old massage therapist has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a client last month in Palo Alto, police said.The victim, a woman in her 20s, reported the sexual assault to authorities on April 17, the Palo Alto Police Department said in a statement Monday. She said her masseur had assaulted her April 15 at LaBelle Day Spa & Salon at 855 El Camino Real.Police said an investigation confirmed the masseur had assaulted the woman during an appointment.The victim was not physically injured, police said.Detectives submitted the case to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, which in turn filed one felony count of forcible oral copulation against the suspect, police said.On May 2, a judge signed a warrant for the suspect’s arrest. The Gilroy Police Department’s Anti-Crime team served the warrant two days later at his home in Gilroy.The suspect was arrested and booked into county jail on the warrant.As of Monday, police said they were not aw...

NBA playoffs live updates: Can Warriors bounce back in Game 4 vs. Lakers?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 4: Warriors at Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, at 7 p.m. TV: TNT. Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Stan Van Gundy (color commentary), Chris Haynes (sideline reporting).ODDS: Lakers -2.5. OVER/UNDER: 228. (Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)CURRENT SERIES: Lakers lead 2-1. SEASON SERIES: Lakers went 3-1 against the Warriors in the regular season. PRIOR PLAYOFF HISTORY: Lakers have won 6-of-7 postseason series, including the last one in 1991.Success can be blinding, in some ways. That’s why it’s wild to realize that the Warriors are very familiar with this position — entering Game 4 of a playoff series down 2-1.In fact, it’s exactly what they’ve faced in their last three playoff series. They were home for Game 4 last round against Sacramento, but they were on the road in Boston last year in the NBA Finals, just like they are on Monday night in Los Angeles.Against the Celtics, Steph Curry willed the...

SF Giants: Crawford progresses, mustachioed Yastrzemski advocates for mental health

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Crawford ran sprints along the cut of the outfield grass Monday afternoon. He made his way on to the infield dirt and took ground balls. Finally, he stepped into the batting cage and took some of his left-handed hacks.All of Crawford’s pregame work was done under the watchful eye of Dave Groeschner, the highest-ranking member of the Giants’ training staff.After being diagnosed with a mild right calf strain, Crawford was optimistic he would only miss the minimum amount of time. Going through a full complement of pregame drills Monday, he appeared to be on track to return Thursday — the first day he is eligible — for the start of their four-game series in Arizona. The Giants don’t anticipate he will require a rehab stint.“Mainly just making sure that his calf is good to go and that he’s confident,” manager Gabe Kapler said. “That’s the number one thing. We want him to come back when he feels confident ...

At-risk woman reported missing in San Leandro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

(KRON) -- An at-risk woman was reported missing Monday, according to the San Leandro Police Department. Police said Dorothy Riley walked away from her home on Haas Avenue at around 11:56 a.m.Riley suffers from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. She was last seen wearing a dark green puff jacket with a fur hood and dark pajama pants. Riley's age was not released. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Police conducted a search in the area of her home, but Riley was not found. San Leandro police sent out a Nixle alert at 5:21 p.m. If you have information about Riley's location, you are asked to notify the San Leandro Police Department.

Bicyclist killed after crash near I-880 offramp in Hayward

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

(KRON) -- A bicyclist was killed Sunday night after a collision involving a vehicle, the Hayward Police Department said in a press release. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. near Tennyson Road, east of the I-880 offramp.The bicyclist, a 29-year-old Hayward man, died at the scene from his injuries due to the collision. This is the fifth fatal collision in Hayward for 2023, according to the press release. The driver is a 27-year-old man. He stayed on scene and cooperative with the investigation, the release said. Police do not believe alcohol was a factor in the collision. 80 vehicles seized in massive Oakland sideshow Friday night Hayward police said they will continue to investigate and release more information as it becomes available.

Sum 41 anuncia que se separará después de 27 años

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

(CNN) — Sum 41, la banda de la era emo que llevó éxitos como “Fat Lip” e “In Too Deep” a los iPod de los “millennials” de todo el mundo, se separará después de 27 años.En un comunicado publicado este lunes en el perfil de Twitter de Sum 41, la banda compartió con sus seguidores que terminarán su gira actual, lanzarán su álbum final “Heaven :x: Hell” y se embarcarán en un último tour mundial antes de tomar caminos separados.Los Foo Figthers seguirán, pero como una “banda distinta” tras la muerte de Taylor Hawkins“Estar en Sum 41 desde 1996 nos trajo algunos de los mejores momentos de nuestras vidas”, se leía el comunicado. “Estamos eternamente agradecidos con nuestros seguidores, tanto antiguos como nuevos, que nos han apoyado en todos los sentidos. Es difícil articular el amor y el respeto que tenemos por todos ustedes, y queríamos que escucharan esto de nosotros primero”, añadieron.La declaración continuó diciendo que esperan ve...

Grand jury indicts 2 Va. deputies caught slamming 77-year-old into truck

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

Police body camera video of Virginia deputies showing them slamming a man into the back of a truck and taking him to the pavement to arrest him made national news last year.Now, a grand jury has indicted the men.A grand jury indicted Warren County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Poe for unlawful wounding and former deputy Zachary Fadley with malicious wounding for their actions following a traffic stop in April 2022.Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth, who is acting as special prosecutor on the case, confirmed the indictment.The indictment comes more than a year after Ralph Ennis’s family filed suit, claiming the deputies used excessive force against the 77-year-old Pennsylvania man who had early signs of dementia.Ennis refused to stop for nearly 4 miles before pulling over at a 7-Eleven in Front Royal. In the video, which came from a body camera worn by a Front Royal Police Department officer who observed Ennis’s April 2 arrest, one deputy runs up to...

McClanahan (7-0) sharp again as Rays blank Orioles 3-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Shane McClanahan pitched six impressive innings to become this season’s first seven-game winner, and Josh Lowe and Luke Raley homered to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.In a matchup between the teams with the two best records in the American League, the Rays extended their AL East lead to 6 1/2 games. McClanahan (7-0) allowed four hits and four walks and struck out seven.Kyle Gibson (4-2) pitched well in defeat, allowing two runs in six-plus innings. Lowe hit a solo shot leading off the second and Raley added one in the ninth. Wander Franco hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh.Colin Poche and Kevin Kelly followed McClanahan for Tampa Bay, and Jason Adam struck out three in the ninth for his fourth save.The Orioles lost a series opener for the first time all season after winning their first 11. Baltimore’s schedule has been much tougher these last few days, and after losing two straight one-run games at At...

Family, judge give emotional statements in Letecia Stauch trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:38 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) -- Letecia Stauch was found guilty Monday of all counts related to murdering her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon.The counts include first-degree murder after deliberation, first-degree murder of a child under 12 years old by a person in a position of trust, tampering with a deceased human body and tampering with physical evidence. Letecia Stauch found guilty of murdering stepson Gannon, sentenced to life "The facts in this case are the most horrific I have ever seen. Your conduct in this case deserves the maximum punishment that I can impose under Colorado law," Judge Gregory Werner said.Before the sentencing, the family gave powerful impact statements, asking for the maximum sentence.Gannon's mother: 'You came into this world fighting'Gannon's mother, Landon Bullard, described him, saying, "Our first biggest blessing came into the world weighing only 1 pound and 6 ounces. You fought all the odds and developed a personality and a smile that's larger than...