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Male pedestrian seriously injured in Scarborough hit-and-run

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

A male pedestrian was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after they were struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run late on Wednesday. Officers arrived at the scene around 11:15 p.m. in the Midland Avenue and Kingston Road area for reports of a multi-vehicle crash.Police confirmed a two-vehicle crash had occurred and that one of the cars struck a pedestrian. That male victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver that hit the man fled in their vehicle. Officers then located that vehicle nearby, and the driver reportedly fled on foot. The driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene and is cooperating with the police.Toronto Fire officials are in the area assisting with the investigation. Police noted that westbound Kingston Road at Midland Avenue is blocked, and delays are expected.COLLISION:Midland Ave & Kingston Rd11:16 pm– police o/s– 2 vehicle collision– one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian–...

Riverside County Sheriff's deputy shot in Thousand Palms

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

A Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy was wounded Wednesday in a shooting in Thousand Palms.Little is known about the incident, but Sheriff's Department officials confirmed that deputy was shot and was being transported to the hospital and the suspect was in custody.The extent of the deputy's injuries are unknown, but an update by the sheriff's department at 9:30 p.m. said the deputy was currently undergoing surgery. The Sheriff's Department did not provide many details, but urged the public to avoid the area of Ramon Road and Robert Road.More information was expected to be released by the Sheriff's Department's on its social media pages.

Warriors: Steph Curry hits game-winning 3 in preseason win over Kings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors were down by as many as 18 points in the third quarter. But Steph Curry hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, including the game winner with game-winner with the Warriors down two with 11 seconds remaining in the game to give Golden State a 116-115 win on Wednesday night at Chase Center.The Warriors move to 4-0 in the preseason.Much has been made of whether Chris Paul will start or sit when the season begins and Draymond Green returns from injury. Paul started off the bench for the first time, but his closing minutes with the starting unit helped fuel the furious fourth-quarter comeback.With Paul feeding him, Curry began his big fourth scoring 13-points to Warriors within one point with 18 seconds remaining in the game. Dario Saric was fouled, but missed both of his free throws. Kevin Huerter made two free throws to give the Kings a two point lead, but Curry recovered a loose ball just inbounds to give the Warriors the ball back and set up his...

Two USPS workers assaulted and robbed in SF's Mission District

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two United States Postal Services workers were assaulted and robbed within days of each other in San Francisco's Mission District, USPS confirmed to KRON4. The first robbery happened Saturday at about 5:15 p.m. in the area of 17th Street and Guerrero Street. The mail carrier was shoved and postal keys were stolen, but the victim was not seriously injured, USPS said. Human remains found in Sebastopol believed to be missing man, murder suspect arrested The other robbery occurred Tuesday near 26th Street and San Jose Avenue. An assault and attempted robbery were reported, but the victim was again not injured seriously, per USPS. The robberies of postal carriers have become a theme in the Bay Area. USPS said three more employees were robbed in San Francisco last week. “The mail thieves are going to come back to the places that they have been successful before. By keeping that mail out of the mailbox it will keep it out of the hands of mail thieves and it will ...

Major injuries reported after police chase leads to head-on collision on Hwy 24

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Injuries were reported after a police chase on Highway 24 in the East Bay Wednesday night, according to California Highway Patrol. The car that authorities were chasing crashed head-on into another vehicle after it was traveling westbound on the eastbound lanes.There are major injuries reported, CHP said. However, it is unknown at this time how many people were hurt.The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office is handling this investigation. No other details were immediately available. One eastbound lane was blocked after the crash, but all lanes have since reopened. This story will be updated. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with 5-run deficit in loss to Astros

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer was roughed up again by the Houston Astros, this time in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.The three-time Cy Young Award winner lasted four innings in his first start in more than a month, leaving with a five-run deficit in an 8-5 loss to the Astros on Wednesday night that cut the Texas Rangers’ series lead to 2-1.Scherzer gave up three runs in the second on a wild pitch and Martín Maldonado’s two-run single, then allowed Jose Altuve’s leadoff homer in the third.Houston took a 5-0 lead on Mauricio Dubón’s RBI single in the fourth, when Scherzer struck out Jeremy Peña and Maldonado with a man on.“I thought he had good stuff,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “He’s a little rusty. It’s been a month since he’s been out there. He’s only going to get better. He feels good. That’s the good news.”Scherzer was dealing with forearm tightness six weeks ago when he allowed seven runs — all on three homers — over three innings in the Astros’ 12...

Josh Norris scores twice in return from injury, Senators beat Capitals 6-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Josh Norris scored a pair of goals in his season debut Wednesday night, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 6-1 win over the Washington Capitals.Norris had missed the first three games of the regular season and didn’t play in the preseason, but looked solid in his return. The road back to the game has been a difficult one for the 24-year-old Norris. He played just eight games last season because of shoulder problems that started early in the season and eventually underwent surgery in January.“Obviously, it’s been a long road and some long days and we’re finally here now,” said Norris. “So, I think it’s kind of one of those moments. It’s weird, like, I think God’s pretty amazing and I don’t want to get like too philosophical here, but yeah, it’s just a great night and happy we won.”As excited as Norris was to be back, his teammates were equally thrilled.“He did what he gets paid for and put it right in the back of the net,” said linemate Drake Batherson, who set N...

Biden wraps visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being 'consumed' by rage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden swept into wartime Israel for a 7 1/2-hour visit Wednesday that produced a heaping dose of vocal support, a deal to get limited humanitarian aid into Gaza from Egypt, likely by the end of the week, and a plea for Israelis not to allow rage over the deadly Hamas attack to consume them.“I understand. Many Americans understand,” Biden said as he wrapped up his stay in Tel Aviv, likening the Oct. 7 Hamas assault to the attacks against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, that killed nearly 3,000 people. “You can’t look at what has happened here ... and not scream out for justice," he said. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox “But I caution this: While you feel that rage, don’t be consumed by it,” he said. “After 9/11, we were enraged in the United States. And while we sought justice and got justice, we also made mistakes."Biden urged Israel to step back from the brink, not just to ease growing tensions in the ...

Tenants unite to protest high rent as construction boom continues

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Rent in Denver is leveling off but is still high compared to other cities, leaving many struggling to make ends meet. Experts say more housing is needed to bring the cost down.The Apartment Association of Metro Denver reports renters pay an average of $1,888 per month. That's up 1% from a year ago. What rights do renters have in Colorado? Mitch Nylen, who moved to Denver from Florida four months ago, said he’s still reeling from rental sticker shock.“It’s a bummer. It's a lot of money,” Nylen told FOX31.The apartment association's report shows vacancies are down 1% from last quarter. The lowest vacancy rate is 4.7% in the Boulder/Broomfield region, while the highest is in Denver County at 5.6%.“Very competitive. It seems like not a lot of empty units. A lot of people still moving here, so maybe more units with more availability would drive prices down a little bit," Nylen said.The metro area now has more than 411,000 apartments. The apartment association's third-q...

Sedalia woman lands in Denver after escape from Israel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Sedalia woman is thanking an international organization for safely getting her home from the volatile Middle East.“Just the grace of God, we’re here,” Corinne Miller said after landing Wednesday night at Denver International Airport. President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage On Oct. 7, Miller and a good friend had set out for Tel Aviv, Israel. As soon as they landed, they knew there was trouble.“From the beginning, when the first missiles hit,” she said.Project Dynamo helps with escape from IsraelMiller credits a group called Project Dynamo with organizing a plan to get them and countless others out.Project Dynamo is a search, rescue, aid and assistance nonprofit organization. The group, said Miller, quickly organized the trek from Cyprus to Athens to Cairo to Tampa to Denver.Now, she's one step closer to Sedalia.“I didn’t know I’d be standing here, to be honest with you," she said.