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1 Dead, 1 Arrested after DUI Collision on Palmdale Boulevard [Palmdale, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after DUI Accident near 80th Street EastPALMDALE, CA (October 17, 2023) – Wednesday night, a DUI collision on Palmdale Boulevard left one person dead and another arrested.The deadly collision happened around 9:04 p.m. on Palmdale Blvd. near 80th Street East.According to the police, an earthbound vehicle veered into oncoming for unknown reasons and collided with a westbound vehicle.The passenger inside the westbound vehicle succumbed to their injuries after being transported to a hospital.Meanwhile, police arrested the driver of the first vehicle for DUI. Authorities reported no other injuries from the incident.At this time, the identity of the deceased victim remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from their next of kin.Officials shut down Paldale Boulevard between 70th Street East and 80th Street East as crews investigate the scene. Those with additional information about the fatal DUI crash are urged to contact Detective Cynthia Knutson a...

Top 10 Mental Health Apps of 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

Some days, you just want to put life on “pause.” In our fast-paced world, mental well-being is more crucial than ever. The problem is how to take care of yourself when making an in-person visit to an expert is often not an option. Fortunately, several apps have emerged to support your journey toward improved mental health. Below are the top 10 mental health apps of 2023:1. MindfulMeUnique Benefit: Tailored meditation sessions based on mood input.Pros: Customizable sessions, beginner-friendly.Cons: Limited offline content.Expert Insight: Dr. Paul Daidone, Medical Director at True Self Recovery, states, “MindfulMe’s individualized approach makes meditation accessible and relevant.”2. HarmonyHubUnique Benefit: Connects users to licensed therapists via video sessions.Pros: High-quality professionals, immediate appointments available.Cons: Subscription can be pricey.Expert Insight: “HarmonyHub brings therapy to your pocket, bridging the gap between need and access...

Silicon Valley Reads going green with theme, books for 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

Silicon Valley Reads will be exploring environmental sustainability with its book selections for 2024, which speak to the theme, “A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today.”The books chosen for next year include two nonfiction titles, “All We Can Save,” an anthology of writings by 60 women working on climate issues edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson, and “One Green Thing,” a guide to action by environmentalist Heather White. There’s also a novel, “The Light Pirate” by Lily Brooks-Dalton, about a Florida town preparing for a hurricane.Climate change can be a very scary topic, so it’s worth noting that Silicon Valley Reads opted for a more forward-looking stance on the environment instead of the doom and gloom predictions we’ve heard so often (and maybe have started to ignore).“The environment is top-of-mind for many young people, and I’m looking forward to the information exchange between generati...

49ers RB McCaffrey’s injury not considered long-term: report

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

SANTA CLARA – Running back Christian McCaffrey’s oblique injury is not expected to be a long-term issue, ESPN reported Tuesday.McCaffrey scored in his 15th consecutive game Sunday before pain in his oblique and ribs forced him out before the fourth quarter of a 19-17 loss at Cleveland, the 49ers’ first defeat of the season.McCaffrey, along with wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Trent Williams, has “a chance” to play when the 49ers (5-1) visit the Minnesota Vikings (2-4) on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” Adam Schefter reported on Twitter.A 49ers spokesman could not confirm that report, although coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Samuel (shoulder) and Williams (ankle) were “day-to-day,” thus alleviating concerns of lengthy absences.McCaffrey, a seventh-year pro out of Stanford, has played in every game since the 49ers acquired him from Carolina last October, battling through knee and calf injuries late last season.Despite rushing for just 43 yards on Sunday’s 11 carries, M...

Single-family home in Danville sells for $1.8 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

1305 Brookside Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,026-square-foot house built in 1970 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 1300 block of Brookside Drive in Danville was sold on Sept. 25, 2023, for $1,780,000, or $879 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Additionally, the home includes an attached two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Saint Jean Court, Danville, in July 2022, a 2,894-square-foot home was sold for $1,655,000, a price per square foot of $572. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In April 2023, a 1,675-square-foot home on Daylight Place in Danville sold for $1,612,500, a price per square foot of $963. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,942-square-foot home on the 1300 block of Mustang Drive in Danville sold in May 2023, for $1,825,000, a price per square foot of $940. The home has 4 bedroom...

Former Michigan GOP candidate sentenced for Jan. 6 attack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

By Casey Gannon | CNNRyan Kelley, a former Republican candidate for governor of Michigan, was sentenced to 60 days behind bars on Tuesday for his participation in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.DC District Judge Christopher Cooper said Kelley was not the most culpable January 6 defendant he has seen, but there was still a need to send a message of deterrence due to Kelley having a strong public following.“In your case, I have some concerns if you are truly remorseful,” Cooper said during the hearing. “You do have a public platform and people listen to you.”Kelley, 42, had pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of entering a restricted building or grounds. On January 6, 2021, prosecutors said Kelley made his way to the West Plaza outside of the Capitol. He remained outside of the building for over two hours and encouraged rioters to make more noise. Prosecutors also said he was seconds behind other rioters who were assaulting officers at the front of the police line.F...

Bicyclist arrested in San Mateo for brandishing weapon at driver

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

(KRON) -- A bicyclist who allegedly brandished a weapon at a driver in downtown San Mateo was arrested on Friday, according to the San Mateo Police Department. According to police a large group of bicyclists was riding through downtown shortly before 10 p.m. Friday and surrounded a female victim's car.The bicyclists were allegedly hitting the woman's vehicle when one of them approached her car yelling. According to the victim, the suspect, later identified as Jeffery Seiler, lifted his shirt and showed her a weapon in his waistband. Mother of 5 found dead near San Jose identified It was at that point that the victim called the police and officers arrived on the scene.As the bicyclists continued their ride through downtown San Mateo, the victim provided a description of the suspect to officers. Officers located Seiler with the other bicyclists and attempted to stop him.He took off and rode away from officers. He was chased for several city blocks before police were able to stop and...

Oakland Roots wants community to help design stadium 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

(KRON) – Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club is developing the design of the Interim Stadium at the Malibu Lot and would like feedback from the community. “We look forward to hearing from our community on their ideas for our new home as the design is further developed,” said Oakland Roots and Soul President Lindsay Barenz. “This stadium is for Oakland and we hope it will be an important pillar in the future development of the city.” Oakland Roots unite Oakland’s Hispanic community According to the Oakland Roots, this represents the latest step in the club’s community engagement process ahead of the construction of Oakland’s first stadium dedicated to professional soccer for the 2025 USL Championship and USL Super League seasons.You can find the survey’s link here.

EU leaders paper over differences after a cacophony mars their response to the Israel-Hamas war

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders struggled Tuesday to paper over their differences as a cacophony of opinions and reactions marred the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war.But they did claim to be united behind Israel’s right to defend itself within the bounds of international law.Since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, triggering the latest Gaza war, with over 4,000 dead on both sides, France has banned on pro-Palestinian demonstrations and the number of antisemitic acts has risen.Germany has ramped up security. It’s offered military help to Israel and promised to crack down on support for Hamas at home. Low-level rallies have been held in other EU countries. Both the the 27-nation bloc and the United States consider Hamas to be a terrorist organization. EU officials, meanwhile, have sent mixed messages about sending aid to the Palestinians. The bloc is their biggest aid donor and provides around 10% of the Palestini...

Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie ‘Rust’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:34:38 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Special prosecutors are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in 2021, describing Tuesday their preparations to present new information to a grand jury.New Mexico-based prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis said they’ll present their case to the grand jury within the next two months, noting “additional facts” have come to light in the shooting on the set of the film “Rust” that killed Halyna Hutchins.Baldwin, a coproducer of the film, was pointing a gun at Hutchins during a rehearsal inside a rustic chapel on a movie-set ranch near Santa Fe when the gun went off on Oct. 21, 2021, killing the cinematographer and wounding director Joel Souza.“Additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability in the death of Halyna Hutchins and the shooting of Joel Souza,” Morrissey and Lewis said in an email. “We believe the appropriate course of action is to...