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Second suspect apprehended in July Vallejo homicide case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

(BCN) -- The second of two suspects in a July homicide in Vallejo was arrested Wednesday, police said. Armando Menendez, 19, was taken into custody in the 1000 block of Grant Street in Vallejo with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service, Vallejo police said. On the morning of July 17, officers responded to a distress call regarding a shooting in the 200 block of Mini Drive. Police discovered two gunshot victims, a man and a woman. The man, identified as 18-year-old Zoltan Kent Jr., died from his injuries while the woman survived. Person dies after being shot by Hayward police After an investigation, police obtained arrest warrants for suspects Gerald Collins, 23, and Menendez. Collins was taken into custody in Vacaville with the help of a SWAT team, U.S. Marshals and Vacaville police on Aug. 20. Both Collins and Menendez have been booked into the Solano County Jail on suspicion of homicide and are being detained on an order of no bail. Copyright © 2023 ...

This is Giants manager Gabe Kapler's favorite burger spot in SF

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There are hundreds of burger spots across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Whether it's a locally-owned shop or a large chain, there's going to be debate on what is the best burger here. If you're a San Francisco Giants fan, perhaps you want to know which burger spot is manager Gabe Kapler's favorite. The skipper says the best burger in the city is ABV, according to a post on his Instagram page. 3 SF pizza spots named top 50 best in US, according to new ranking ABV is located in the Mission District at 3174 16th St. The Southern California native adds ABV isn't just the best burger in San Francisco but also in the Bay Area. In his Instagram post, Kapler ordered the "ABV Burger," which runs for $17. Unfortunately, eating this burger will likely not get you to Kapler's 6-foot-2 and roughly 200-pound frame with a 555-pound deadlift. Even with Kapler's dedication to fitness and a clean diet, the former 12-year MLB outfielder will eat burgers and other "cheat me...

Former FTX exec pleads guilty to making millions in illegal campaign contributions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A former top executive at the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange pleaded guilty Thursday to making tens of millions of dollars in illegal campaign contributions to U.S. politicians and engaging in a criminal conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transfer business.Ryan Salame, the former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets, is the fourth high-ranking official at the company or its affiliates to plead guilty to criminal charges.Under a deal with prosecutors, he agreed to forfeit up to $1.55 billion in assets. He could also be called as a witness to testify at the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was arrested last year in the Bahamas and extradited to the U.S. to face charges that he committed a host of crimes while running the popular digital currency trading platform. Square outage results in multiple service disruptions Salame, 30, entered his plea before a judge in Manhattan, admitting to the court that he illegally used millions of ...

Gen Z Candidate Launches Campaign That Ignores His Generation’s Priorities

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

A Texas congressional candidate who launched his campaign on Wednesday with an appeal to be the next Gen Z member of Congress quickly brought in $130,000 — and also deleted the “issues” page of his website.Isaiah Martin is running in Texas’s 18th Congressional District, a safe blue seat that covers much of Houston. In his campaign launch, the 25-year-old denounced Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republicans for leading an “attack on democracy” and voting rights.“What we’re seeing right here in Texas is just a snapshot of what’s going on all across the nation when extremists with no vision try to hold onto power with division,” Martin said.Portions of Martin’s platform — as well as what he left out of it — indicate that he may be out of step with voters of his generation, who, by virtue of their concerns with human rights and the climate crisis, as well as their own personal identities, are vessels for political change.In the “First Bills to Co-Sponsor” section of his website, M...

Witness alerted police to physical altercation between Julio Urías and woman outside MLS stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested after someone saw a physical altercation between a man and a woman outside a Major League Soccer stadium and contacted police, according to the arrest report released Thursday.The report by the Department of Public Safety provided details on Urías’ arrest late Sunday on South Hoover Street outside BMO Stadium in Exposition Park, south of downtown Los Angeles.The report said DPS officers were patrolling outside the stadium after the soccer match in which Lionel Messi played in front of numerous celebrities. They were contacted by someone, whose name was not publicly identified, regarding a physical altercation a man and a woman.The report said DPS officers talked to the individuals involved and determined a physical altercation occurred. The investigation resulted in Urías’ arrest on suspicion of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.Urías posted $50,000 bail and was released early Monday. He is due in court ...

Howard Co. is first in Maryland to give paramedics ability to do blood transfusions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

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Neymar says not 100% fit for Brazil, compares Saudi league to French

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil striker Neymar said he is not fully fit to play in the two opening rounds of World Cup qualifying due to the right ankle injury that has sidelined him since February.Neymar left Paris Saint-Germain for Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal but hasn’t yet played for his new club. He said in a press conference Thursday that the Saudi Pro League could be as good as France’s Ligue 1 — if not better.Brazil will play its first match in World Cup qualifying on Friday in the Amazon city of Belem against Bolivia. Then the Selecao will travel to face Peru on Tuesday. Neymar said he has come for international duty in similar form in the past and still played.“I feel well, happy, but obviously I am not 100% fit. But my head is well, my body is well,” the 31-year-old Neymar said. “I was going to play the latest match (of Al Hilal), but I was hit during training and the coach chose to leave me out, so I could come to Brazil.”Neymar’s most-recent match for B...

Eastbound I-70 closed for wildfire in Eagle County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Fire crews are working to contain a "large scale" wildland fire along Interstate 70 in Eagle County.According to the Eagle River Fire Protection District, the fire is between the interstate and Eagle River near the Horn Ranch Open Space. The fire started after a vehicle crashed and ignited dry grasses in the area. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox I-70 was closed in both directions between mile points 147 and 160, but the westbound lanes reopened around 5:20 p.m. U.S. Highway 6 is closed between mile points 150 and 160. There is no estimated time for reopening, the fire district said.Drivers were urged to use the northern alternate route to avoid the closure, as the interstate is expected to last several hours. The detour will add around 2.5 hours to travel time, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.Here's the northern alternate route:Westbound I-70: Motorists coming from the Denver metro area or Interstate 25 can...

Denver weather: Hot and dry before rain returns with cold front

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The hot and dry Denver weather will continue for a few more days. Friday will bring another round of possible 90-degree temperatures across the Denver metro. The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking a cooler change along with showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall is still ahead for the year, according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Forecast highs on Friday for metro DenverWeather tonight: Starry and pleasantThe few clouds that drift across the state on Thursday will fade away after sunset. Skies will be clear across Colorado making for another pleasant night. Get the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather Temperatures will fall into the 50s in locations east of the mountains including metro Denver and the Front Range. There will be chilly readings in the upper 30s and low 40s through mountain towns.Overnight lows by Friday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Dry and warmIt'll be another dry day across Colorado on Friday. Ther...

Love of hunting keeps best friends in the Colorado wilderness

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:09 GMT

MORGAN COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Always breaking stereotypes and preconceived notions are best pals Donnelle Johnson and Lisa Thompson.They are hunters. They’ve been chasing game side-by-side in Colorado for over 10 years."When we met each other, it was like hunt at first sight," Thompson said. Is hunting beneficial for the environment? But what about their husbands? Don’t they ever get jelly?"I was told once I was living his dream. So I would say, jelly, maybe," Johnson said. Thompson said hunting with her friend is more than hunting."She is my best friend. She is very important to me. I love her like a sister," Thompson said.Hunting along the South Platte RiverThis morning, their adventures take them east of Denver on a stretch of land that hugs the South Platte River where they will pursue the elusive mourning dove.Dove hunting in Colorado has been enjoyed by men and women, young and old, for generations. Every year on Sept. 1, they eagerly take to the field. Colorado fall color...