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Flooding concerns increase as Sierra Nevada runoff ramps up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

Water managers are keeping a close eye on the rapidly increasing spring runoff from this winter’s historic snowpack. “The concern is we had a cold and wet winter, we’ve had a lot of snow accumulated in mountains, particularly in the Sierra Nevada,” Josh West, a professor of Environmental Studies at USC, told KTLA Friday. “We have places already flooding in Central California.”Yosemite National Park announced that most of Yosemite Valley will close from Friday until at least Wednesday, May 3, due to forecasted flooding along the Merced River.While metro Los Angeles might not be in the immediate path of potential flooding from the Sierras, the Department of Water and Power is still bracing for a surge.The Los Angeles Aqueduct Cascades. Officials expect 130 billion gallons of water will make its way to Los Angeles this spring and summer through the L.A. Aqueduct - potentially enough to meet 80% of the city’s annual demand. April 28, 2023. (KTLA)Officials expect 130 billion gallons of w...

1 Hurt in Hit-and-Run Crash on National Avenue [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

Pedestrian Critically Injured after Vehicle Collision near Logan HeightsSAN DIEGO, CA (April 28, 2023) – Thursday night, a hit-and-run crash on National Avenue left one person hospitalized.The incident happened on April 14th, at around 9:30 p.m. in the Logan Heights area.According to reports, a vehicle struck a pedestrian that was walking in the area. The impact of the collision left the pedestrian with serious injuries. The involved driver then fled the scene without rendering aid to the vicitm.When emergency crews arrived they found the 22-year-old man on the road with serious injuries. Authorities immediately transported the victim to the hospital for treatment.The crash is still under investigation and any witnesses are urged to call the SDPD’s Traffic Division at 858-495-7800 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.When driving, it is vital to always be alert for pedestrians and other vehicles. This is especially true when you are driving through a r...

1 Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Vermont Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

Pedestrian Killed Following Hit-and-Run Crash in Vermont Vista NeighborhoodLOS ANGELES, CA (April 28, 2023) – Sunday night, a hit-and-run crash on Vermont Avenue left one pedestrian killed.The incident happened on April 9th at around 9:30 p.m. in the Vermont Vista neighborhood.Investigation showed that a pedestrian was struck by a white sedan as he was walking in the area. The collision caused the pedestrian to sustain serious injuries. The involved driver did not stop to help the victim and instead fled the scene.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and pronounced the pedestrian, identified only as a man in his 50s, dead at the scene.Following the crash, there was no available information about the suspect or the vehicle.At this time, the identity of the pedestrian was not yet released. Further investigation is still underway.Those with additional information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.No words can mend the broken h...

1 Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Collision on 3rd Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

One Killed in Bicycle Accident near Indian School RoadPHOENIX, AZ (April 28, 2023) – Late Sunday night, one victim was pronounced dead after a bicycle collision on 3rd Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene just before 11:00 p.m., near Indian School Road on April 9th.Per reports, the driver of a vehicle attempted to make a right turn onto Indian School Road and struck a cyclist that was riding through the intersection.Upon impact, the cyclist fell onto the roadway where they were hit by another eastbound vehicle. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the cyclist dead at the scene.Officers have not yet released the identity of the deceased victim. Following preliminary duties, police do not believe that impairment was a factor. Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal bicycle collision on 3rd Avenue.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased victim. M...

Ricardo Isai Cordova-Mejia Pronounced Dead Following Hit-and-Run Crash on Hoover Street [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

Driver Sought Following Fatal Hit-and-Run Near 74th StreetLOS ANGELES, CA (April 28, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a hit-and-run collision in the south Los Angeles area took the life of Ricardo Isai Cordova-Mejia.Emergency personnel responded to the incident around 4:00 a.m. on Hoover Street and 74th Street.According to the police, a vehicle, possibly a silver sedan, struck and carried the victim nearly a block to 75th Street.However, the driver did not pull over and fled the scene before the authorities arrived.Tragically, paramedics declared the male pedestrian dead at the scene.The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased victim as 39-year-old Ricardo Isai Cordova-Mejia of Los Angeles.At this time, the city of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $50,000 to anyone who can lead the police to the suspect’s arrest.Those with additional information about the Hoover Street hit-and-run are encouraged to contact the LAPD South Traffic Division at 213-713-95...

Bret Wayne Sackett and Jordan Frank Died in Crash on Interstate 40 [AZ-NM Border]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

Semi Truck Collision on Interstate 40 Left Bret Wayne Sackett and Jordan Frank DeadAZ-NM BORDER (April 28, 2023) – Saturday night, Bret Wayne Sackett and Jordan Frank died following a deadly car accident.The incident happened on March 25th, at around 9 p.m., near the Arizona-New Mexico Border.According to reports, Sackett was driving a semi-truck at high speeds on the westbound exit of Interstate 40. For reasons currently unknown, the semi truck rear-ended a GMC Sierra driven by Frank. The impact sent the Sierra to a Volvo semi-tractor trailer.Emergency crews arrived to the site of the collision shortly after. Officials pronounced 60-year-old Bret Wayne Sackett of Jordan, Utah and 31-year-old Jordan Frank, of Twin Lakes, New Mexico, dead at the scene.Meanwhile, a 59-year-old passenger of Sackett suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment.Eventually, the officers said that the Volvo driver did not obtain any injuries. No other information was released a...

Bruno Rolls to The Canary Islands

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

Bruno Van Holland, one of California’s premier joint rollers, took his act on the road to judge the Canary Champions Cup.As the world exited the pandemic, one of the aspects of the cannabis industry that exploded the fastest was the hand-rolled joint scene. And in addition to the material going into them, the rollers themselves have become the stars of the show. Their ability and access to high-end flowers turned them into more natural likable influencers than the many trying to force it. Bruno Got in EarlyVan Holland is one of a few at the top of the pack. He got in the mix early, and his signature outfits and upbeat attitude quickly made him a staple on the event circuit. At many of the state’s most fantastic weed parties, you’ll find Van Holland posted in a bright corner rolling up cannons. Given how things have gone for Van Holland, it was no surprise the Canary Champions Cup selected him to judge the pre-rolls.“My first takeaway is how friendly everybody was,” Van Holland told ...

Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 23 people

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

By Andrea Rosa, Hanna Arhirova and David Rising | Associated PressUMAN, Ukraine — Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Ukraine early Friday, killing at least 23 people, almost all of them when two missiles slammed into an apartment building in a terrifying nighttime attack, officials said. Three children were among the dead.The missile attacks included the first one against Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, in nearly two months, although there were no reports of any targets hit. The city government said Ukraine’s air force intercepted 11 cruise missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles over Kyiv.The strikes on the nine-story residential building in central Ukraine occurred in Uman, a city located around 215 kilometers (134 miles) south of Kyiv. Twenty-one people died in that attack, according to Ukraine’s National Police. They included two 10-year-old children and a toddler.Another of the victims was a 75-year-old woman who lived in a neighboring buil...

Letters: Walkable streets | Utility rates | Expand boycott | GOP unreality

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Cities should prioritizewalkable streetsWalkable streets are an essential aspect of any community. They encourage people to step out of their cars and engage with their surroundings. Walkable streets provide people with a sense of community and are essential in creating a safer and more livable environment.Despite these benefits, many communities still lack walkable streets. This is often due to the prioritization of cars and the construction of wide, busy roads that discourage pedestrian activity. This can lead to a cycle of car dependence, which only serves to further discourage walking and limit the potential for community interaction.To combat this issue, city planners and policymakers should prioritize walkability in their designs. This includes building sidewalks and crosswalks, reducing speed limits, and implementing traffic-calming measures. In addition, creating mixed-use zoning that places shop...

Detached house sells for $2.9 million in Fremont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

43547 Excelso Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,822-square-foot house built in 1984 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 43500 block of Excelso Drive in Fremont was sold on March 21, 2023, for $2,900,000, or $1,028 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three baths, a garage, and two parking spaces. It sits on a 10,245-square-foot lot, which also has a pool.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:In October 2022, a 4,056-square-foot home on Vista del Mar in Fremont sold for $3,170,000, a price per square foot of $782. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, in October 2022, a 2,097-square-foot home was sold for $1,950,500, a price per square foot of $930.A 2,037-square-foot home on the 500 block of Kell cmn. in Fremont sold in September 2022, for $2,150,000, a price per square foot of $1,055. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.