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Christopher Graham Killed, Florinda De Laureano Injured in Hit-and-Run on Highway 99 [Modesto, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

Three-Vehicle Accident near Pelandale Avenue Left 27-Year-Old Paso Robles Man DeadMODESTO, CA (July 12, 2023) – Thursday, Christopher Graham was killed, and Florinda De Laureano was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Highway 99.The first crash happened around 11:38 p.m. along southbound Highway 99, south of Pelandale Avenue.According to reports, Graham was driving a Toyota sedan southbound on the highway when he made an unsafe lane change. As a result, De Laureano, in a Volvo SUV, swerved to avoid an accident and lost control of her vehicle. The SUV crashed into a cyclone fence and ended up on railroad tracks that were near the highway.Meanwhile, Graham did not stop to render aid to the victim and instead fled the scene. However, his car became disabled about half a mile down the road. He then decided to exit his vehicle and try to get other motorists to stop for him. Witnesses say he was waving his hands and throwing rocks at passing vehicles.Graham then walked into the slow l...

Havok and Toxic Holocaust Thrash Up the Regent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

Havok and Toxic Holocaust Thrash Up the Regent: It’s a new school thrash metal party at the Regent, as one of Denver’s finest exports — Havok — join forces Portland’s Toxic Holocaust. Both bands found their feet as the ‘90s were becoming the ‘00s, but in metal terms that’s still “new school.” That said, both pedal in the sort of high energy, uncompromising thrash that was flourishing in the ‘80s. Regardless, it’s gonna be wild.This writer spoke to Havok in 2017, when frontman David Sanchez said, “Our musical tastes have become more eclectic, and we’re way more experienced as far as touring and how the business works. As far as the early material goes, I think for the time it was cool, but there’s definitely a lot more maturity in our sound and presentation nowadays.”“A lot of people are associating us with Colorado, which is awesome, because I’m from there and I think we have a really cool scene,” he continued.” I’m more than happy to fly the flag high. Not a lot o...

Oakley takes step toward building its first standalone library

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

Oakley took another step toward relocating its library to downtown with a plan that would have a developer help pay for building the repository at the Civic Center campus.On Tuesday the unanimously council agreed to spend $60,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to hire a consultant, Urban Field Studio, to research financing and site planning alternatives and draw a concept design for the library portion of the project.Under the plan, a high-density, multi-family housing project would be built on the city block bound by O’Hara Avenue, Acme, Second and Ruby streets where the sheriffs patrol substation was once located, the developer of which would also build the library but at the site of the city’s corporation yard at the Civic Center. Though no developer has come forth yet, the city manager earlier said some had expressed interest in such a project.In January of this year, another consultant, Baker Tilly, presented an initial analysis and the council then directed staff to move fo...

Oakland mayor Sheng Thao quietly met with MLB commissioner at All-Star Game: reports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

Even under baseball’s brightest spotlight over the All-Star weekend, some things can slip through undetected.And as Oakland A’s fans were making their presence felt throughout the weekend in Seattle, Oakland mayor Sheng Thao was able to quietly get a face-to-face meeting with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.According to multiple reports, Thao and several workers from her office flew up to Seattle for a one-hour meeting with Manfred and MLB deputy commissioner Dan Halem on Sunday, where Thao detailed Oakland’s effort to build a ballpark at Howard Terminal.’In a Q&A with The Athletic, Thao said the impetus for working to have this meeting — her first ever with Manfred since taking over as Oakland Mayor in January — was to bring transparency to the A’s attempted relocation to Las Vegas.“Through the press, we have heard that Manfred has stated there was no proposal. We wanted to dispel that notion,” Thao told The Athletic. “If people were misinformed, we wanted to make sure every...

San Jose homicide suspect arrested after Sacramento standoff

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

A man wanted in connection with a San Jose killing was arrested Tuesday evening after barricading himself in a home in Sacramento with police in pursuit, authorities said.The situation first came to public light through Sacramento-area law enforcement, who told local media that a homicide suspect being sought by San Jose police had barricaded himself in an apartment on Morse Avenue in Sacramento’s Arden Arcade neighborhood.On Wednesday morning, San Jose police confirmed that they had sent an arrest team to the state capital, and that in response to an encounter with officers, the man fled into an apartment unit and refused to come out.SJPD officers were later joined by Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies, Sacramento police, and a SWAT team. Around 6 p.m., police said the man surrendered and was taken into the custody of SJPD.San Jose police declined to reveal any more details about the suspect or the homicide for which he is being investigated, saying they will do so &#...

How can you prepare, respond to landslides? Here’s some advice

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

Natural disasters are nothing new in Southern California — and there’s plenty of advice out there about preparing for earthquakes and wildfires.Not to mention floods and mudslides.But what about when the earth beneath your home gives way for no apparent reason?That’s what happened to 12 homes in a gated Rolling Hills Estates community, which were destroyed by a landslide over the weekend. Ten of those homes will almost certainly slide into the canyon.But like any other natural disaster, there are ways to prepare for landslides.Some of those methods are universal, such as readying emergency kits, while others are specific to landslides — such as attuning your ears to coming danger.Here are some tips from the American Red Cross, which has a handy guide available online.Listen upLandslides are defined as “earth movement.” They can move slowly and cause damage gradually or move rapidly, destroying property and taking lives suddenly and unexpectedly.And while the cause of the Rolling Hil...

San Diego Comic-Con 2023: What to expect at this year’s convention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo will be there. Daryl Dixon, John Wick, and Captain Kirk, too.All those guys in fedoras flicking bullwhips? Meet the Indiana Joneses. There’ll be Spider-men and Sailor Moons, too, Moon Knights and Harley Quinns, Star Trek red shirts and armor-clad Mandolorians.San Diego Comic-Con 2023 opens Wednesday, July 19, for preview night, and then runs Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23.Cosplayers pose for photos in the Gaslamp Quarter during Comic-Con International in San Diego on Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)Benji Stone of Oklahoma poses for photographs as the Black Panther during Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 19, 2019. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)From left, nine-year-old Jaiden Espinoza of Riverside poses for a photograph with SpongeBob SquarePants during Comic-Con International’s Preview Night at the San Diego Convention...

Emmy Awards 2023: List of nominees for major categories

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

(CNN) — The nominees for the 75th Emmy Awards – television’s top honor – were announced Wednesday morning.“Succession” led with 27 Emmy nominations, followed by “The Last of Us” with 24, “The White Lotus” with 23, and “Ted Lasso” with 21.The Emmy Awards are currently scheduled for Sept. 18.See below for a list of nominees in several top categories.Outstanding drama series“Andor”“Better Call Saul”“The Crown”“House of the Dragon”“The Last of Us”“Succession”“The White Lotus”“Yellowjackets”Outstanding comedy series“Abbott Elementary”“Barry”“The Bear”“Jury Duty”“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”“Only Murders in the Building”“Ted Lasso”“Wednesday”Outstanding limited series“Beef”“Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”“Daisy Jones & the Six”“Fleishman Is in Trouble”“Obi-Wan Kenobi”Outstanding lead actor in a drama seriesJeff Bridges, “The Old Man”Brian Cox, “Succession”Kieran Culkin, “Succession”Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”Jeremy Strong, “Succession”Outst...

Quick Cook: Uber-Herby Pearl Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Feta

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

This summer salad boasts a tabbouleh-level quantity of herbs, packing in an equal ratio of fresh herbs to grain. Tossed with a lemony vinaigrette and dotted with bright cherry tomatoes, it veers off from traditional tabbouleh with the use of pearl couscous, which has a fun, more substantial texture than the traditional bulgur. Topped with large slabs of feta and extra olive oil, this salad is sure to satisfy for a summery lunch, brunch or side.This salad stores well in the refrigerator for a couple days, so it makes an easy grab-and-go lunch or make-ahead summer side for a barbecue.Uber-Herby Pearl Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and FetaServes 4INGREDIENTS1¾ cup pearl couscous (Israeli couscous)1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced2½ cups chopped fresh herbs, such as a combination of parsley, dill and mint1½ cups sliced cherry tomatoes3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice4 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon saltFresh cracked pepper4 slices of feta cheese, about ¼-inch thickExtra olive o...

Disabled sailors keep joy, thrills and accessibility afloat on the San Francisco Bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

Alex Hruzewicz mentally juggles dozens of ever-changing questions while skippering a 41-foot keelboat named Believe along the San Francisco Bay.What’s the best moment to unfurl sails in 15 knot winds? How fast are the currents moving? Is there enough clearance for the rudder? Are any ferries barreling towards the boat? Will the tides be high enough to dock? Is there enough pressure on the lines?“It’s a dance with Mother Nature,” Hruzewicz said, tacking into the shifting gusts using the boat’s electric winches as he sails back to Pier 40 at the Embarcadero. “You can play with the wind and waves. There’s an adrenaline rush and a peacefulness — there’s not much like it.”Nettie Wijsman, from Menlo Park, a member with Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS), sits as Alex Hruzewicz, bosun, prepares the sailboat named “Believe” for “Sunday Keelboat Sailing” at the South Beach Harbor in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Wijsman uses a wheelchair for d...