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“A horrific tragedy”: Fatal house fire investigation could take months, Aurora chief says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

Determining the cause of an Aurora house fire that killed two young children and sent seven other people to area hospitals late Wednesday could take months and will involve multiple agencies, fire officials said.The fire that broke out at a house in the 2800 block of South Oakland Circle while two adults and seven children were inside was “a horrific tragedy,” Aurora Fire Rescue Chief Alec Oughton said in a written and filmed statement released Friday.“Our hearts go out to the family who suffered such a tremendous loss when the tragic events that unfolded late Wednesday night (occurred), resulting in a 911 call to Aurora Fire Rescue,” Oughton said.“Incidents like this cause incredible pain for families, communities and first responders,” he said. “And it cuts particularly deep for our members, many of whom are parents. I am sure you can imagine the emotional weight of carrying a limp child out of a fire in your arms. Our members did this seven times that night, some resc...

Disneyland could extend its monorail system under expansion proposal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

Disneyland could extend its existing monorail system to include stops at a proposed 17,000-car parking garage and the Toy Story parking structure under the DisneylandForward proposal.As first reported by the Orange County Register, the monorail expansion was listed in the 17,000-page environmental review for DisneylandForward that was recently released.“In addition to an extensive network of landscaped pedestrian thoroughfares, conveyance systems will transport Disneyland Resort guests around the project," the document said. “The monorail/guest transportation systems shall move guests from the Hotel District to the Theme Park District. Future connections may also be provided to the Future Expansion Southeast District.” Disney teases big plans for Anaheim resort The Southeast District references the current Toy Story parking lot, located on Harbor Boulevard, near the Anaheim Convention Center. The Toy Story parking lot is a key component of the Disneyland Forward proposal.Connecti...

Rider Killed after Semi-Truck Collision on Valley Avenue [Puyallup, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Involving Semi-Truck Collision on Valley Avenue Ignites BlazePUYALLUP, WA (September 22, 2023) – In the early hours of Sunday morning, a tragic collision between a semi-truck and a motorcyclist on Valley Avenue Northwest claimed the life of the rider.The devastating incident occurred on September 17th, at approximately 3:00 a.m., in the 900 block of Valley Avenue. The accident involved a 34-year-old motorcyclist and a semi-truck.Upon receiving the call, Puyallup Police, along with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, rushed to the scene and were met with a harrowing sight—the semi-truck was engulfed in flames.Initial investigations revealed that the motorcyclist had been traveling at a high rate of speed when he collided with the semi. The force of the impact ejected the rider from his motorcycle, and tragically, officials pronounced him deceased at the crash site.Remarkably, the driver of the semi-truck emerged from the collision unscathed. Authorities attri...

Rawinder Kandola Arrested after DUI Crash near Gold Dredger Drive [Oroville, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

DUI Suspect Apprehended Following Pursuit and Collision near Feather River BoulevardOROVILLE, CA (September 22, 2023) – In the early hours of Tuesday morning, law enforcement apprehended Rawinder Kandola after a high-speed chase culminated in a DUI-related collision.The incident transpired on September 19th, at approximately 12:15 a.m., when an observant officer noticed a Toyota vehicle dangerously close to colliding with a curb in the vicinity of Oro Dam Boulevard East and Feather River Boulevard.According to reports, the officer initiated a pursuit as the Toyota, driven by Kandola, failed to comply with a traffic stop.During the chase, Kandola disregarded several red traffic signals at excessive speeds. Eventually, the suspect lost control of his vehicle, resulting in a rear-end collision with an SUV near the intersection of Feather River Boulevard and Gold Dredger Drive. The Toyota came to a halt after colliding with a small tree and a nearby property.Following the collisio...

Letters: Complaint distracts | Campus safety | Staff accolades | Removing Trump | Solar incentives

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Complaint distractsfrom taxpayer ripoffRecently, three Santa Clara City Council members filed a frivolous complaint against Stand Up for Santa Clara, a grassroots group that formed to stop the 49ers from taking our city’s youth soccer park and turning it into VIP parking for football games.One of their claims is that we are not registered as a nonprofit organization. That charge, like the rest of their complaint, is irresponsible and false. I helped form the organization because Santa Clarans care about our city and we don’t want an NFL team and its billionaire owner controlling City Hall. Unfortunately, that’s been the case since 2020 when Anthony Becker, Suds Jain and Kevin Park got elected, as the civil grand jury reported last year.Those three council members are up for reelection next year. Their complaint demonstrates how they are trying to distract the public from their actions t...

Sharks’ top-six winger, pending UFA says he wants to re-sign in San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

SAN JOSE — Pending unrestricted free agent Alexander Barabanov said Friday he would like to remain with the San Jose Sharks past this season and gain some long-term security in the process.Barabanov is entering the second year of the two-year, $5 million contract he signed with the Sharks after the 2021-2022 season. He said he doesn’t want to dwell on what his next contract might look like, but he would like a change from the short-term deals he’s been on since he came to North America in 2000 as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.“I try to not think too much about this. Just try to work hard and do my job. That’s it,” Barabanov said Friday. “Because if you think too much, it doesn’t help you.“Of course, I want to stay here. My two babies were born here and I like the group here. That’s it. But it’s a business, so we’ll see what happens.”General manager Mike Grier said Thursday he’s open to re-signi...

A's roasted for giving Miguel Cabrera $80 bottle of wine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

(KRON) -- In the last season of his Hall of Fame career, Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera is being honored at opposing ballparks where he will visit for the final time as an MLB player. It's been well-documented what each franchise has honored the two-time American League MVP with.Cabrera and the Tigers were in Oakland Thursday night for the first game of a four-game series against the A's. The East Bay franchise honored Cabrera with a bottle of wine.The A's social media post on X, which has over 4 million views, of the gift to the 12-time All-Star was not received well. Cabrera received a Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon bottle of wine, which is a local product from Napa. 49ers sign general manager John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan to contract extensions Many users online are ripping the A's for the gift, considering the reputation the A's have as being a frugal franchise. The Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon retails for $79.97 at Total Wine & More. For someone like Cabrera who has...

Stanford study: Wildfire smoke reverses air quality gains

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

(KRON) -- Wildfire smoke has slowed down or reversed America's progress toward achieving better air quality, a study by researchers with Stanford University found. By spewing plumes of smoke laden with tiny toxic particles, called PM2.5, wildfires have a "rapidly growing influence" over air quality trends in at least 35 states, according to the study published this week. Victories toward improving air quality over the past two decades were erased by wildfire smoke, researchers said."We’re starting to see the fingerprint of wildfire smoke on overall air quality trends over the entire country, not just in the western states where these fires are burning most often," said study co-author Marissa Childs. "This is because the larger fires that have been burning in recent years are lofting the pollution way up into the atmosphere, which can transport these tiny particles thousands of miles away."The Carr Fire sends a plume of smoke into the sky above Whiskeytown, Calif., on July 27, ...

Video shows fans brawling at 49ers game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

(KRON) -- While the San Francisco 49ers battled the New York Giants on the Levi's Stadium field on Thursday night, a group of 49ers fans went at each other in the stands. A video that went viral on social media, which you can see above, showed the brawl involving both male and female 49ers fans. 49ers sign general manager John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan to contract extensions At one point in the video, a woman wearing a Nick Bosa jersey gets a blonde wig yanked off her head by another woman. The woman retaliated with a few punches before getting pulled to the ground. A man in a Richard Sherman jersey is seen grabbing a woman by her hair and throwing punches at several fans. One fan in a leather jacket was pinned against a railing as other fans punched and kicked him. On the field, one 49er showed the same energy as their fans. Offensive tackle Trent Williams threw a punch at Giants defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson. San Francisco cruised to a 30-12 win in the game. Deebo Sa...

Menendez "Appreciated" Meeting With Egypt Dictator Amid Alleged Bribes for Arms Sales

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:42 GMT

The Chair of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., was indicted Friday over bribes he allegedly took — in one case involving gold bars — in exchange for favorable treatment of the Egyptian government. The indictment says Menendez, through his wife, took cash in exchange for greasing the wheels of major arms sales to the Egyptian dictatorship.“Menendez has been feeding at the Egyptian trough with lavish bribes in exchange for pushing unquestioning military support to the dictatorship.”The Foreign Relations Committee reviews U.S. arms sales abroad and can block the deals. The indictment says, “At various times between 2018 and 2022, MENENDEZ also conveyed to Egyptian officials … that he would approve or remove holds on foreign military financing and sales of military equipment to Egypt in connection with his leadership role on the SFRC” — the Foreign Relations Committee. In exchange, the indictment says, his wife was promised money.While Menendez ...