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New footage of deadly mass shooting at Cook's Corner released by Sheriff's Department

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

The Orange County Sheriff's Department has released new video, including body-worn camera footage, from the deadly mass shooting at Cook's Corner in Trabuco Canyon. Three people were killed and six others wounded when retired Ventura Police Sgt. John Snowling opened fire inside and outside the bar on Aug. 23. Snowling, who authorities say went to the bar to target his estranged wife, died in a gunbattle with Orange County sheriff’s deputies. His wife was wounded but survived.Body-worn camera footage shows Orange County Sheriff's Deputies surrounding Cook's Corner gunman John Snowling after he had been fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with deputies on Aug. 23, 2023. (OCSD)On Friday, the Sheriff's Department released footage from deputy body cameras as part of a "critical incident video" which shows the moments leading up to the deadly shootout with Snowling, the moment gunfire was exchanged and the aftermath of Snowling being fatally wounded.The full video, which was posted to ...

'This Is Not Fine': Los Angeles controller calls for changes to city's Green New Deal

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

This week, Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia and his office released an assessment of the city's Green New Deal, a 2019 plan to combat climate change.As the title "This Is Not Fine" probably indicates, the reviews were less than stellar.The report, the title and cover of which presciently reference the famous "This is fine" meme showing a dog calmly drinking coffee in a room set ablaze, notes that Earth, like the comic room in the meme, faces imminent danger from heat."2023 turned out to be the hottest summer on record – scientists say July was the hottest month in 120,000 years. UN Secretary General António Guterres warned last fall, 'We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator,' the report's executive summary begins. "While a promising start for climate action, LA’s 2019 'Green New Deal' is in urgent need of areboot. When unveiled four years ago, the 'Green New Deal' was described as a 'greenprint'for 'a moral imperative, an environmental eme...

Alanis Morissette joins P!nk on stage in L.A. for surprise duet

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

LOS ANGELES - P!nk’s spectacular Summer Carnival Tour rolled through Inglewood's SoFi Stadium on Thursday.The five-hour-long celebration of women in rock included a surprise appearance from Alanis Morissette, who joined P!nk for a performance of her 1995 smash hit "You Oughta Know."The crowd erupted when the Canadian singer, songwriter and actress stepped onto the stage during the song's first chorus.Alanis Morissette with Pink at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 5, 2023. (Viewer photo)Later in the concert, P!nk was joined by opening act Pat Benatar and her musical partner and spouse, Neil Giraldo, for a rendition of Benatar’s 1979 hit "Heartbreaker."P!nk’s high-energy (and high-flying) set included a seemingly endless parade of hits including "F**kin’ Perfect," "Get the Party Started," "What About Us" and "Raise Your Glass," along with the dazzling choreography and aerial acrobatics which have become a hallmark of her live performances.Morissette's 1995 album, "Jagged Little Pill," has been ad...

Woman Hurt in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Market Street [San Francisco, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

Female Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Collision near 5th StreetSAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 6, 2023) – A pedestrian accident on Market Street left a woman hospitalized with serious injuries.Around 9:31 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of 5th and Market Street in San Francisco.Upon arrival, they discovered a female pedestrian trapped under an autonomous Cruise vehicle.Based on the initial investigation, a self-driving vehicle hit the woman and ran her over. The San Francisco Dire Department reached out to Cruise autonomous vehicles to disable the car remotely.Responding firefighters used hydraulic-powered tools to extricate the victim. Eventually, she was transported to SF General Hospital with multiple serious injuries.At this time, the San Francisco Police Department is working to identify the driver controlling the vehicle.It’s essential to remember that while autonomous vehicles offer significant potential for the future, our responsibility as users and ...

Beyond Fest Beckons with Weird and Wonderful Screenings

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

Beyond Fest is promoted as a “genre” festival, but over the years, it has become, fittingly, beyond any niche or genre. Weird, dark, ominous, campy, creepy… all these words work just as well to describe the collection of horror, Sci-Fi, B-movies, fantasy and unique cinema (mainstream and underground) the festival showcases.The American Cinematheque and NEON-backed event is the highest-attended film event of its kind in the U.S. and its line-ups –both on screen and off– are the reason, with discussions, panels and more. From the opening night premiere of Gareth Edwards’ The Creator to a celebration of Roger Corman and the controversial “ultimate” cut of Caligula, to appearances by legends Michael Mann and James Cameron, the fest has been showcasing impressive line-ups, and this year’s have been bigger than ever.Beyond Fest kicked off on September 26 and continues through October 10, and it still has several new and classic offerings to come. True Romance, The ...

Source: 49ers add to defensive front by trading for Randy Gregory

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ relentless pursuit of a premier defensive front prompted them Friday to trade for pass rusher Randy Gregory, a league source confirmed.Gregory fell out of favor with the Denver Broncos, who were on the verge of releasing him earlier this week. Instead, the 49ers swooped in to acquire him and a 2024 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick, ESPN reported.The deal comes just two days before the 49ers (4-0) host the Dallas Cowboys, who were Gregory’s initial team from 2015-21 before he left in free agency last year for the Broncos’ higher bid.As part of the five-year, $69.5 million contract he signed with the Broncos, he’s owed a $14 million base salary this season, of which the 49ers will have to pay a prorated portion of nearly $10 million.The 49ers entered Friday with $40 million in salary cap space, having recently restructured the contracts of Trent Williams, George Kittle and Arik Armstead.Gregory, 30,...

The nine most expensive homes reported sold in Palo Alto in the week of Sep. 18

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

A house that sold for $4.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Palo Alto in the past week.In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $3.1 million. The average price per square foot was $1,798.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sep. 18 even if the property may have been sold earlier.9. $1.7 million, condominium in the 800 block of Altaire WalkA sale has been finalized for the condominium in the 800 block of Altaire Walk in Palo Alto. The price was $1,718,000 and the new owners took over the condominium in September. The condo was built in 2011 and the living area totals 1,461 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $1,176. The condominium features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.Altaire Walk8. $2.4 million, single-family house in the 400 block of Carolina LaneThe 1,277 square-foot single-f...

Fairfield High student arrested for having Glock with extended magazine on campus

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

(KRON) – A male student was arrested for possessing a weapon on campus on Wednesday, Oct. 4 by Fairfield School Resource Officers, police said.According to the Fairfield Police Department, a member of the Fairfield High administration informed police that while searching for a missing phone, a student was found in possession of a loaded firearm.  Alameda PD arrest suspect connected to bank robbery A loaded Glock pistol with an extended magazine was recovered by officers, police said. The student was taken into custody and transported to the Solano County Juvenile Hall Detention Facility, where he was booked on several weapons-related charges. 

Racist vandalism on homecoming floats being investigated by San Ramon PD

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

(KRON) – The San Ramon Police Department has begun investigating racially charged vandalism after California High School’s homecoming floats were graffitied with racial slurs. Last Friday, prior to California High School’s homecoming, three out of four floats were vandalized with graffiti that included swastikas, words and phrases, and the n-word.  SF Fleet Week 2023: schedule, events, what you need to know “It’s disappointing that someone, potentially a student or adult, whoever it was, tried to divide and tried to hurt us,” Principal Demetrius Ball commented to the student-run newspaper, The Californian. Students, parent volunteers, and Cal High’s custodial team assisted in covering the vandalism to ensure the parade continued. “Our students and parents came together and made it happen in such a short amount of time,” said Ball, “I would like to celebrate that perseverance, that Grizzly spirit, like, hey, [the parade] is something that we are passionate about...

Workers raise red flags over tiny homes for homeless in VTA yard

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:18:42 GMT

(KRON) -- Some union leaders and workers are demanding that San Jose officials develop a safety plan before the city constructs tiny homes in the Cerone Valley Transportation Authority Yard for hundreds of homeless residents.The VTA Board of Directors approved the construction of 200 tiny homes for emergency interim housing on Thursday evening. The project has triggered safety and security concerns for VTA workers and surrounding neighbors."With no safety management plan being offered or funded by Mayor Matt Mahan and the lack of safety oversight by the City the San Jose, we are deeply concerned about the potential impacts of cramming hundreds of currently unhoused residents onto the Cerone VTA Yard," said Jean Cohen, executive officer for the South Bay Labor Council. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is pushing hard to rapidly complete tiny homes projects. Mahan recently wrote on his website, "This is a 'Housing First' approach. Some say we don’t have enough money to build suffi...