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Brush fire reported along BART train tracks in Concord

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

(KRON) -- Crews are responding to a brush fire along the BART train tracks Sunday afternoon, the Concord Police Department announced on Twitter. The fire on Oak Grove Road and David Avenue in Concord has caused road closures and BART delays.Authorities did not give an estimated time for when the roads will reopen. Concord police tweeted about the fire at 4:18 p.m. on Sunday.The intersection of Oak Grove Road and David Avenue is near Ygnacio Valley Park. Photos of the scene of the fire can be viewed below. (Concord Police Department)(Concord Police Department)This story will be updated.

Petaluma man arrested on DUI suspicion after 3-car crash

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested on DUI suspicion after a three-vehicle crash Saturday night, the Petaluma Police Department (PPD) said on social media. Around 11:23 p.m., officers responded to the collision near Lakeville Highway and Baywood Drive. Elderly man dies after being struck by vehicle in Santa Clara Miguel Cruz Lopez, 28, of Petaluma is accused of driving under the influence and rear-ending two vehicles. The first collision was at the intersection of Marina Avenue and Lakeville Highway, and the second was at Lakeville Highway and Baywood Drive. The two drivers hit by Cruz Lopez both had complaints of pain from their respective crashes, police said.Cruz Lopez showed "objective signs" of alcohol intoxication and impairment when officers performed field sobriety tests, according to PPD. It was discovered that the suspect had a blood alcohol content approximately three times the legal limit.The suspect was booked into Sonoma County Jail.

Kahleah Copper scores 24, Marina Mabrey adds 23 as Sky beat Mercury 104-85

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored 24 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Marina Mabrey hit four 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and the Chicago Sky beat the Phoenix Mercury 104-85 Sunday. Courtney Williams made 9 of 13 from the field, scored 19 points and had nine assists and Alanna Smith added 10 points for Chicago (10-15). Robyn Parks, a 31-year-old rookie who went undrafted out of VCU in 2014, hit four 3-pointers and scored 14 points — both career highs. Mabrey and Copper hit back-to-back 3-pointers to cap a 9-0 run that made it 20-8 midway through the first quarter. Phoenix, which led for just 43 seconds, twice trimmed its deficit to six points but got no closer. Williams hit a 3-pointer that made it 64-53 with 8:34 left in the third quarter and the Sky led by double figures the rest of the way. Diana Taurasi, who missed the Mercury’s last three games (quad/toe), hit five 3-pointers and scored 24 points. The 41-year-old three-time WNBA champion is just 47 points shy of 1...

Luke Bryan invites Northglenn girl with terminal cancer backstage

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. Mary Stegmueller, 7, has been battling terminal brain cancer since she was four years old. She's a serious Luke Bryan fan, and she really wanted to see his show in Denver on Saturday. Northglenn girl with terminal cancer hoping for chance to meet Luke Bryan But she is immunocompromised and cannot stand for long durations, so her family thought the concert was off the table until an anonymous donor gave the family a private suite for the show.Her family said they’re unbelievably grateful to the anonymous donor. Mary got a quick hug from the country star back in 2021 after a concert, but this time, she was hoping for another chance to have a conversation with him.After Bryan saw FOX31's story about her wanting to meet him, the family said he invited her backstage for a meet and greet before the show. Mary begins her 43rd round of radiation on Monday.

Mar-a-Lago employee overseeing surveillance cameras previously received target letter in Trump classified documents probe

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

(CNN) — Yuscil Taveras, a Mar-a-Lago employee who oversees the property’s surveillance cameras, received a target letter from federal prosecutors after former President Donald Trump was first indicted in June on charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving office, sources told CNN.Taveras also met with investigators following the initial indictment in the classified documents case overseen by special counsel Jack Smith, sources said.While it is unclear whether Taveras is cooperating with prosecutors, some of the new allegations against Trump that were included in a superseding indictment filed last week were based, at least in part, on information he provided during that interview, CNN has learned.A lawyer for Taveras previously declined to comment to CNN.The updated indictment, which adds major accusations against Trump and a new co-defendant to the case, refers to Taveras as “Trump Employee 4,” CNN previously reported.Unlike Trump’s longtime val...

Boater hands cocaine brick found off Florida Keys to Border Patrol

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

A good Samaritan turned over drugs found off the Florida Keys to the proper authorities.The boater found a 2.7-pound brick of cocaine floating in the ocean over the weekend.The cocaine, valued at approximately $41,000, was turned over to U.S. Border Patrol.

Dorchester man arrested in deadly Jamaica Plain shooting

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

A 31-year-old Dorchester man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month in Jamaica Plain, police said Sunday.Dequann Whyte-Cohen was arrested around noon Sunday on a warrant charging him with the murder of Dante Webb, 45, of Jamaica Plain. Whyte-Cohen is slated to be arraigned Monday in West Roxbury District Court.Officers responding to a reported shooting on Forest Hills Street around 1:39 a.m. on July 18 found Webb shot. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details. 

With days off planned, Yankees practicing caution with Aaron Judge

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

BALTIMORE — Usually, it’s opponents that are careful with Aaron Judge.But with the slugger back from a torn toe ligament that’s not 100% healed, he and the Yankees know they need to proceed with caution. That’s why, as of Saturday night, Aaron Boone favored resting Judge for Sunday’s rubber match against the division-leading Orioles.“I don’t know yet,” Boone said when asked if Judge would play Sunday. “Right now, I’m leaning towards no, but we’ll see.”The Yankees activated Judge on Friday and had him DH. He walked three times in a losing effort before playing right field, recording three hits and crushing a 442-foot home run in Saturday’s 8-3 win. With the Yankees in last place and 3.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot, their lineup looked reenergized with Judge in it, thus prompting follow-ups to Boone’s already-stated, probable plan to give the captain a day off this weekend.That plan has been ...

Wally Seaver HS Invitational: Waltham falls to Rhode Island team in final

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

STOUGHTON – When Wally Seaver passed away about 11 years ago, he had already left the Massachusetts basketball world a better place. During his courageous bout with ALS, his son Paul and the rest of his family decided to dedicate a hoops tournament in his honor, and the legend himself was able to witness the loving fruits of their labor first come to fruition during its initial running.One would have to think he is looking down proudly on just how vast the foundation has grown. The 12th annual Wally Seaver HS Invitational came to its conclusion Sunday, and a case could be made it was one of the greatest installments. During a two-day competition split between two facilities, upwards of 130 schools from around the Northeast region took part, all looking to play the sport they truly love for a greater cause.“This is near and dear to Paul (Seaver),” said fellow Wally Seaver Invitational founder Greg Lewis. “As his wife would tell you, Paul’s job now is to work with ALS associations. Th...

Cardinals trade ex-Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery to Rangers, Jordan Hicks sent to Blue Jays: reports

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:47:10 GMT

The St. Louis Cardinals are unloading valuable arms ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.The Cardinals traded former Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery to the Texas Rangers, according to reports. St. Louis will also send right-hander Chris Stratton to Texas. In return, the Cardinals will reportedly receive two top 30 prospects — right-hander Tekoah Roby and infielder Thomas Saggese — and left-hander John King.The moves come a day after the Rangers acquired ace Max Scherzer from the Mets in exchange for minor-league middle infielder Luisangel Acuna, who is the 21-year-old brother of Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. and one of the Rangers’ top prospects.The Cardinals also sent reliever Jordan Hicks to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, according to reports. In return, the Blue Jays traded minor league right-handers Sem Robberse and Adam Kloffenstein. Hicks landing in Toronto strengthens a bullpen that recently lost closer Jordan Romano. Romano landed on the...