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Two Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash near Alma School Road [Mesa, AZ]

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

2 Dead in Traffic Accident near Pampa AvenueMESA, AZ (July 11, 2023) – Early Friday morning, two people died following a crash near Alma School Road and Pampa Avenue.On June 23rd, officers were dispatched to the area, just south of Guadalupe and north of the Western Canal.According to the police, a vehicle with two passengers struck a curb and ended up hitting a pole for reasons currently unknown.Unfortunately, the passenger sustained extreme injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by responding medics.Furthermore, the driver was transported to the hospital where he later died due to his injuries.Meanwhile, the crash blocked Alma School Road in all lanes between Pecos Avenue and Elliot Road for additional investigation.Authorities have yet to release the identities of any party involved at this time, additional information will be updated as it becomes available to the public.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victi...

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 10 [Tempe, AZ]

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Broadway RoadTEMPE, AZ (July 11, 2023) – Late Friday night, one man was fatally struck in a pedestrian crash on Interstate 10.Authorities responded to the scene around 11:30 p.m., on the westbound lanes of the highway near Broadway Road on June 16th.Per reports, a man was attempting to change his tire on the left side of the road blocking the HOV lane. There, the driver of a passing vehicle struck the man.Upon impact, the male pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and died at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Meanwhile, the female driver of the vehicle and her child occupant remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.Emergency crews blocked off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal pedestrian crash on Interstate 10.The team at Sweet James sends out their hear...

Massey Roofing Services On What Every Commercial Property Owner Should Know About Their Roofs

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

New or old, regular maintenance of your commercial property’s roof is an important part of protecting your investment. Especially in harsh Florida weather conditions, seeking professional help is always the right option. And Massey Roofing Services, run by Chase Massey and Zachary Buchanan, is the local go-to for all of your roofing needs.As Florida enters its six-month-long Atlantic hurricane season, your property must be prepared to withstand the elements, and the first line of defense is your roof. So whether you’re a commercial property owner or own your business’s building, safeguarding your investment is essential. And one of the main ways to do this is to ensure your roof is damage free.“Florida overall has a significantly higher percentage of roofs in critical or severe condition—21.6% versus 1.4% nationally. Higher exposure to extremes of heat, humidity, tropical cyclones, and UV rays tends to shorten roofs’ lifespans in Florida,” states Verisk.Even if your commercial prope...

3 Hospitalized after DUI Head-On Crash at Mira Mesa Boulevard [Sorrento Valley, CA]

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

At Least Hospitalized after Wrong-Way Collision at Mira Mesa Boulevard near Interstate 805SORRENTO VALLEY, CA (July 11, 2023) – Three individuals sustained injuries Sunday night after a head-on crash at Mira Mesa Boulevard.The accident happened at 8:53 p.m. on May 28th near Interstate 805. Authorities responded to a report of two vehicles that collided in the area.As per reports, a 26-year-old woman in a 2014 Ford Transit van was driving the wrong way in the westbound lanes and crashed head-on with a 2017 Honda Civic carrying a man and woman inside.Officers said the 44-year-old woman in the Civic’s passenger seat suffered life-threatening injuries including a punctured liver, stomach bleeding, and multiple rib fractures. While the 42-year-old man driving the car suffered minor abrasions to his arms as well as pain in his right hip and back.The van driver, who suffered internal injuries, was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.At this time, authorities are still reviewing...

Rep. Jordan proposes defunding DOJ, FBI Trump probes

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

By Annie Grayer | CNNHouse Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio is calling on Congress to stop funding Department of Justice investigations into elected officials, political candidates and their families until a new policy for how they are managed is developed.The a far-fetched ask from a key Donald Trump ally would indirectly vault the federal investigations of the former president into an already messy spending fight.In a letter to House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, Jordan, who has used his powerful position as committee chairman to criticize the DOJ for its investigations into former President Donald Trump, is calling on Congress to stop funding what he describes as “politically sensitive” investigations until the DOJ “establishes a policy requiring non-partisan career staff to oversee such investigations.”Jordan classified politically sensitive investigations as those that target “elected officials and their family members, political candidates and their family member...

Sale closed in Saratoga: $2 million for a condominium

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

14660 Stoneridge Drive – Google Street ViewA spacious condominium located in the 14600 block of Stoneridge Drive in Saratoga has a new owner. The 2,163-square-foot property, built in 1975, was sold on June 22, 2023. The $1,950,000 purchase price works out to $902 per square foot. This condominium has three bedrooms and three baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the condo is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. In addition to its sizable 2,295-square-foot lot size, the property’s backyard offers a pool.These nearby units have also recently been sold:A 2,229-square-foot unit on the 14600 block of Wild Berry Lane in Saratoga sold in April 2023, for $1,775,000, a price per square foot of $796. The unit has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Fieldstone Drive, Saratoga, in October 2022, a 2,094-square-foot unit was sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $812. The unit has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In Nove...

Hayward restores city website after ransomware attack; no evidence of personal data breach ‘at this stage’

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

Hayward has restored public access to its official website following a ransomware attack that targeted the city’s computer networks over the weekend and left digital communications hobbled for days.A message Tuesday on the city’s website said the website and associated online municipal portals were “gradually coming back online after a precautionary shutdown due to a recent cyber-security incident.” There was no estimated time for full restoration. Residents were asked to report any broken web links and non-functioning phone numbers by emailing [email protected] or calling City Hall at 510-583-4300.City officials still had no evidence or reason to believe “at this stage” that the personal information of any city employees or the general public had been obtained or breached in the attack, said Chuck Finnie, a city spokesperson. If such a breach is found, Finnie said the city will contact the affected people directly.The city detected the cyber in...

Bay Area cocktails: 4 fun spins on classic summer drinks

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

“That’s not how you make an Old Fashioned,” every bartender everywhere will hear someday. It’s as inevitable as the gin martini drinker saying gin is the only “proper” ingredient in a martini — as if it’s impossible to ever improve upon something.Pomegranate adds color and a unique flavor to a Cosmopolitan. Photo by Vern FisherSo, with the heat of summer fully arrived, I decided to take a couple of iconoclastic swings at a few summer classics. And while it would be monumentally audacious to ever offer writing advice to Ian Fleming or Ernest Hemingway, I feel pretty comfortable offering cocktail advice.But before we embark on that journey, we must first assume that, in some cases, adding one ingredient (or removing one) doesn’t irrevocably change a drink’s identity (ahem, the vodka martini versus the gin martini) and in that construct, we aren’t really bucking tradition, but rather following it, right?Here are four classics “fixed” by the addition of one new ingredient, al...

Woman charged with Kim Kardashian lookalike model's death enters plea

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Vivian Alexandra Gomez, a cosmetologist charged with causing a Kim Kardashian-lookalike model's death, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a certificate.Gomez is accused of meeting the model, Christina Ashten Gourkani, inside a Burlingame hotel room and injecting silicone into the model's buttocks on April 19. Gomez appeared before Judge Kevin Dunleavy for arraignment Tuesday afternoon in a San Mateo County courtroom. She remains out of jail on a $200,000 bail bond, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 6. Christina Ashten Gourkani (Image via Twitter / Ashtens_Empire) Gourkani, 34, of San Jose, relied on aesthetic procedures to look more like Kardashian, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said. Gourkani emulated the curvaceous reality television star for her OnlyFans page and half a million Instagram followers.The unlicensed cosmetologist, who operated a beauty business in Florida, flew to San Fr...

Salinas animal shelter holds adoption special Tuesday

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:43:30 GMT

(BCN) -- After reaching maximum capacity, Hitchcock Road Animal Services, an animal shelter serving Monterey County and the city of Salinas, is holding an adoption special starting at 1 p.m. Tuesday. On Saturday, the animal shelter issued a "Code Red" community notice to inform the public that the shelter was completely full. Dog kills beloved cat in San Jose, owner demands accountability Shelter staff hoped that this alert might prompt owners of missing pets to pick up their animals and encourage potential adopters to find new pets at the shelter. The shelter decided to waive the majority of their usual fees to ensure missing pets were reunited with their owners. They also offered special, low-cost adoption prices for dogs and cats -- $50 for dog adoptions and $20 for cat adoptions. While the shelter had positive turnout in response to these measures, they ended the day with only seven open kennels. They have decided to continue the adoption special Tuesday. The shelter also enc...