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Jose Zarate Dead after Five-Vehicle Crash on 101 Freeway [Ventura, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

50-Year-Old Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision near Solimar BeachVENTURA, CA (June 21, 2023) – Monday morning, a multi-vehicle crash along Highway 101 claimed the life of Jose Zarate.The incident happened at around 9:30 a.m. on northbound 101 Freeway, south of San Miguelito near Solimar Beach.Upon arrival, the CHP learned that a 2012 Ford F-550 rear-ended a 2002 Toyota Tacoma causing a chain reaction. Police said the collision also involved a Tesla, a Honda HR-V, and a Honda Accord.As a result, one of the vehicles caught on fire. However, officials were unsure as to which vehicle was consumed by flames.Following the crash, authorities pronounced the driver of the Tacoma, 50-year-old Jose A. Zarate, dead at the scene. Meanwhile, medics rushed two other people to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.Anyone who has any additional information about the deadly multi-vehicle crash is asked to contact the CHP Ventura Area office at (805) 662-2640.The team at Sweet Jame...

Julio Flores Hospitalized Following Hit-and-Run Accident on Main Street [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

14-Year-Old Boy Injured in Bicycle-Auto Collision Near 27th StreetLOS ANGELES, CA (June 21, 2023) – Friday evening, a hit-and-run crash on Main Street left 14-year-old Julio Flores with serious injuries.According to the police, the collision happened on May 16th, at around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Main and 27th Streets.Initially, a black 2014 Kia Optima was stolen by four males at the 300 block of West 14th Street. Investigators said the tires of the speeding Kia started to lose traction as the suspects approached Adams Boulevard.Consequently, the driver fully lost control, letting the Kia travel in the opposing lane and hit the Flores. Authorities said that the driver did not stop and render aid to the young bicyclist.Responding medical personnel rushed Flores to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Reports said that the 14-year-old will need several months to recover and regain his ability to walk. Meanwhile, the family of Julio Flores started a GoFundMe page to ...

Tarja Brings Her Metal Church to LA

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

Tarja Brings Her Metal Church to LA: Nightwish may still be a going concern, but everybody knows that their best work was done when operatic songbird Tarja was singing for them. No matter, Nightwish found a new vocalist, while Tarja has now released eight glorious opera metal solo opuses. She’s a magnificent singer, as the Belasco show will prove.June 14 saw the release of Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church, recorded at Wacken Church and the first release of the live series Rocking Heels.“In front of just 300 handpicked fans, this onetime-only event opened the Wacken Open Air Festival in 2016,” reads the press release. “Tarja presents unique arrangements of rock and heavy metal classics by her favorite artists including ‘Numb’ by Linkin Park, In Flames’ ‘Alias,’ Metallica’s ‘The Unforgiven,’ songs by Joe Satriani and Slipknot, as well as a Nightwish song and Tarja originals.”“The first single, a cover of ...

Jackie Kennedy wasn’t impressed by Warren Beatty’s bedroom skills: ‘Men can only do so much’

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

It’s known that Warren Beatty had high-profile relationships and brief encounters with many, many women, including such famous partners as Natalie Wood, Joan Collins, Julie Christie, Diane Keaton, Carly Simon, Madonna and his current wife, Annette Bening.But Jackie Kennedy?It turns out that one of Hollywood’s best-known Lotharios also bedded Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the revered widow of the late President John F. Kennedy, according to a new biography of the former first lady, “Jackie: Public, Private and Secret,” which is excerpted in this week’s issue of People magazine. Headshot of US actor Warren Beatty in the 70s. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images) It also turns out that Onassis wasn’t that impressed by Beatty’s skills as a lover — either in the bedroom or out, according to the biography by J. Randy Taraborrelli.Onassis, who died in 1994, later confided to close friends that — surprise! — Beatty, n...

Doctor says Davis stabbings suspect not mentally competent to stand trial

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

(KTXL) — A court-appointed doctor has determined that the suspect in three stabbings in Davis is not mentally competent to stand trial, but a jury will determine if the criminal case proceeds, a judge ruled Tuesday morning. Carlos Reales Dominguez, 21, is accused of three attacks over April and May that killed two men and injured one woman. After his arrest, the judge suspended criminal proceedings against him in order for a medical evaluation to take place. After Tuesday's hearing, the judge ordered a jury trial in July that will determine Dominguez's competency. Suspect arrested in Pier 39 shooting identified If he is found competent, the criminal case against him will move forward. Reales Dominguez faces two charges of murder and one count of attempted murder, with a special circumstance for committing multiple murders. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. Reales Dominguez was expelled from UC Davis several days before the first deadly attack. Investigators believe...

San Francisco Fire Department receives K9 program grant

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department recently received a special nationwide grant to help support K9s in their unit. For 11 years, Aftermath services has awarded thousands of dollars to law enforcement and first responder agencies across the country, helping run and maintain K9 units. San Francisco fire received $250 as an honorable mention. Ron DeSantis visits SF, slams city in campaign ad "A lot of our K9s are supported by donations and grants in San Francisco. The $250 that we have are going to go for equipment and food and other items for each and every one of our department's K9s and K9 handlers here in San Francisco," said SFFD Captain Johnathan Baxter. 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%; }Since the launch of the Aftermath K...

Photos show dramatic change of CA's 2nd-largest reservoir as it hits 100% capacity

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

(KTXL) — California's record snowfall in winter has been melting and has created a dramatic change in Lake Oroville, filling the reservoir that was recently known for being one of the most affected during the state's drought.The lake is California’s second-largest reservoir, and the record snowmelt has pushed the lake to its capacity. A photo from June 2021 shows Lake Oroville at about 38% capacity. In mid-June of 2023, Lake Oroville hit 100% capacity. (Photos by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)According to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, at 100% capacity, the lake has 15,500 surface acres for recreation and 167 miles of shoreline.

Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games kick off Friday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

(BCN) -- An estimated 865 athletes and volunteer coaches will come together in Santa Clara County this weekend for the Special Olympics Northern California 2023 Summer Games. The Special Olympics were founded in 1968 to advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Special Olympics Northern California has served more than 25,000 athletes in its mission of fostering inclusive communities through sports. Ron DeSantis visits SF, slams city in campaign ad Participating athletes from across Northern California have been training and competing in regional competitions. The games commence Friday with the opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. in Stevens Stadium on the Santa Clara University campus. San Francisco 49ers great and pro football Hall of Famer Bryant Young will give a keynote address. The ceremonies will also include the parade of athletes and the culmination of the torch run. The Law Enforcement Torch Run involves law enforcement agencies acros...

Donna Vekic upsets Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina at the Berlin Open

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina’s preparations for the grass-court Grand Slam hit a snag Wednesday when she lost to Donna Vekic 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Berlin Open.Vekic faced only two break points and saved them both. It was Rybakina’s second match, after beating qualifier Polina Kudermetova on Tuesday, since withdrawing ahead of her third-round match at the French Open when a virus left her with breathing difficulties.“I stayed in the moment. I was just trying to play the next point, the next game,” Vekic said. “I was like ‘Just stay with her. The chances will come.’”Vekic’s next opponent will be Elina Avanesyan, who lost in qualifying but then got a main-draw spot as a lucky after another player withdrew.Caroline Garcia beat qualifier Jaimee Fourlis 6-3, 6-2 and will next play former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.“The best practice is to play matches so obviously I feel more confident in my movement,” the third-seeded Garc...

Vinyl LP turns 75: Revolutionized how music was recorded, packaged, listened to

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:53:42 GMT

An old style turntable, close-up of a needle.(Getty Images/EnolaBrain) An old style turntable, close-up of a needle.(Getty Images/EnolaBrain) For many, a 12-inch platter of vinyl, spinning 33 1/3 revolutions per minutem, exemplifies how they first listened to music.But long before rock and roll, soul, and other popular music styles were recorded on “albums,” the first vinyl LP — short for long-playing — record was released, 75 years ago Wednesday.On June 21, 1948, Columbia Records released the first long-playing microgroove record, capable of holding 23 minutes of music per side. Columbia’s president Edward Wallerstein announced the new technology at a news conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel...