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Man who climbed Santa Monica Ferris wheel charged

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

A man who scaled the famous Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier last week has been charged, officials said Wednesday.Juan Gonzalez, 37, of Garden Grove, faces charges of making criminal threats, making a false bomb report, false imprisonment and resisting arrest, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.The incident unfolded around 2:35 p.m. Oct. 9 at Pacific Park. Santa Monica Pier evacuated after man scales Ferris wheel Witnesses told police Gonzalez claimed to have a bomb in his backpack.Responding officers found Gonzalez around two-thirds of the way up the Ferris wheel in the steel supports.Police evacuated the Santa Monica Pier after a man scaled the Ferris wheel at Pacific Park on Oct. 9, 2023. (KTLA)The wheel had to be stopped while 10 people were still on the ride, police said. The pier was evacuated during the incident.About an hour later, Gonzalez climbed down and was tackled by officers on the ground and he was taken into custody.Gonzalez was not in possession ...

How to view this weekend's solar eclipse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse on Saturday will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America.The annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the Earth, casting its shadow toward the planet. The partial eclipse will begin in Southern California at 8:08 a.m., reach a maximum at 9:25 a.m., and end at 10:51 a.m., according to the University of California, Irvine Department of Physics and Astronomy.“It’s essential for people to use proper protective eyewear to view the eclipse,” UC Irvine astronomer Aaron Barth, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, stressed in a news release. If you aren't sure if your eyewear is safe to view the solar eclipse, you can check out NASA’s eye safety information page.This will be the first of two solar eclipses that will be visible in the U.S. within 177 days. The second will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, that will be visible over Mexico, the eastern U.S....

Powerball jackpot helped raise millions for California public schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

The California Lottery has raised $110 million for public schools statewide thanks to the ever-growing Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at an estimated $1.73 billion.Ticket sales from draw games, like Powerball, Mega Millions, SuperLotto Plus, and Fantasy 5, and unclaimed lottery winnings are given to California public schools. $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Orange County About 40% of Powerball ticket sales for the jackpot, or 88 cents a ticket, was reinvested into California public schools, Jorge De La Cruz, a spokesperson for the California Lottery Office, told KTLA in November.From a $2 Powerball ticket, about 50% of the ticket sales is invested into the prize money, around 10% is used to pay for staffing and other operational costs while the rest is allocated for schools.“Whenever there’s a big prize or even a little one that doesn’t get claimed, that money just goes right back into public education. So as much as we want to see our winners get their money, we’re...

2 Women Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on Knoxville Street [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

Two Women Injured in Pedestrian Collision near Tonopah Avenue in Bay ParkSAN DIEGO, CA (October 11, 2023) – Saturday evening, a pedestrian accident occurred on Knoxville Street in San Diego, resulting in injuries to two elderly women.The incident took place around 6:55 p.m. in the 17000 block of Knoxville Street within the Bay Park neighborhood. According to reports, a 79-year-old female driver was traveling southbound in a 2013 Toyota Venza when she struck two pedestrians.Emergency responders arrived shortly thereafter, transporting one of the pedestrians to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, while the other victim reported experiencing pain. The victims, identified only as females aged 64 and 67, were involved in the incident.Police have ruled out drugs and alcohol as contributing factors in the collision. San Diego authorities are urging any witnesses to the accident to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.Whether you are a motorist or a pedestrian, it is cruci...

Several Injured in Six-Vehicle Crash on Canoga Avenue [Canoga Park, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up near Saticoy Street Left Several CasualtiesCANOGA PARK, CA (October 11, 2023) – A six-vehicle crash on Canoga Avenue Thursday evening left at least six people injured.The collision happened around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Canoga Avenue and Saticoy Street in the city of Canoga Park, per initial reports.At this time, the cause of the collision and the events leading up to it remain unclear. However, at least six vehicles were said to have been involved in the wreck, including SUVs and sedans.Responding emergency personnel treated all six patients at the scene for minor injuries. Additionally, two of the six patients were transported to a hospital for further medical evaluation.The identities of the parties involved in the incident have not been disclosed. No further details regarding the Canoga Avenue six-vehicle crash have been released to the public.Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Updates will be rele...

Rider Hospitalized after Motorcycle Collision on Carlisle Road [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

One Critically Injured in Motorcycle Accident near Comanche Boulevard NortheastALBUQUERQUE, NM (October 11, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a motorcycle collision on Carlisle Road resulted in one rider being hospitalized.The incident took place near Comanche Boulevard Northeast on September 27th. As of now, the circumstances leading up to the accident remain unclear, but reports suggest that a motorcyclist was involved in a crash.Paramedics responded to the scene and transported the injured motorcyclist to a nearby hospital in critical condition. However, authorities have not disclosed the rider’s identity or place of residence. In the meantime, law enforcement closed the surrounding area for clearing operations.No further details have been released, and an active investigation is underway. Additional information regarding the crash will be provided once it becomes available. Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries to those involved.For drivers, maintaining a sa...

Passenger Killed in DUI Crash on Interstate 5 [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

DUI Driver Arrested after Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision near State Route 54SAN DIEGO, CA (October 11, 2023) – In the early hours of Thursday, a fatal DUI crash unfolded on Interstate 5 in downtown San Diego, resulting in the tragic death of a woman.The fatal incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-5, close to the vicinity just north of State Route 54 in National City.As reported by the CHP, the collision involved three vehicles: a Nissan Frontier, a Honda Accord, and a Jeep Liberty. Following the collision, the driver of the Nissan reportedly fled the scene on foot.Furthermore, a Jeep Patriot collided with the immobilized Accord, leading to the ejection of a female passenger from the Patriot.Medical responders transported the female passenger and the male driver to a hospital where the woman succumbed to her injuries. Meanwhile, police arrested the 37-year-old man from Imperial Beach driving the Patriot for suspected DUI.No other injuries were...

Single-family house in Palo Alto sells for $4.4 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

20 Kirby Place – Google Street ViewA 2,575-square-foot house built in 1950 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the first block of Kirby Place in Palo Alto was sold on Sept. 15, 2023, for $4,390,000, or $1,705 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and three baths. Additionally, the house is equipped with a one-car garage, ensuring secure parking and storage. The property’s backyard also includes a pool.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:A 3,149-square-foot home on the 1300 block of Martin Avenue in Palo Alto sold in August 2023, for $7,750,000, a price per square foot of $2,461. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2023, a 1,688-square-foot home on Lincoln Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $3,098,000, a price per square foot of $1,835. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.On Regent Place, Palo Alto, in December 2022, a 2,440-square-foot home was sold for $3,650,000, a price per square foot of $1,496. Th...

Notebook: NBA GM survey gives Warriors slim title odds, but shows Steph Curry love

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

Top NBA executives still view Steph Curry as the league’s biggest threat, but don’t believe the Warriors are a true championship contender.In the NBA’s anonymous GM survey released on Tuesday, a poll of 30 executives chose the Boston Celtics and reigning champion Denver Nuggets as the teams most likely to win a championship with the new-look Milwaukee Bucks as third most likely, followed by the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers.“I don’t care. It makes no difference,” coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Tuesday. “It never did anything for me when people picked us. It doesn’t do anything for me when they don’t. It’s just interesting stuff for fans to read. Nothing helpful or harmful to us. It’s definitely not any bulletin board material. We’re not posting that on the locker-room wall, ‘No GMs picked us to win the title. How does that make you feel, fellas?’ I don’t think anybody cares.”The poll has Golden State finishing fourth in the Western Conference with an 11...

Gilroy man murdered ex-girlfriend to cover up rape: court documents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:47 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Disturbing details surrounding the disappearance and homicide of a young woman, Alyssa Nicole Salazar, were released in court documents obtained by KRON4 this week. The accused killer, Ivan Alfaro Escobedo aka Iban Alfaro Escovedo, threatened to kill Salazar and her family in July if they cooperated with police officers who were investigating Escobedo for rape, Santa Clara County court documents show. Days later, the 33-year-old woman went missing, and a neighbor saw a barrel burning outside Escobedo's sister's home in Gilroy. In September, detectives found the barrel with Salazar's skull, hand, and rib bones inside, according to a police report written by Gilroy Police Department Det. Jason Greathead. Escobedo is scheduled to be arraigned in court Wednesday on murder charges.Ivan Alfaro Escobedo's August 30, 2023 mugshot was released by the Gilroy Police Department. Police officers interviewed Salazar on April 27 after she reported that her ex-boyfriend, ...