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Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over death of American hockey player Adam Johnson, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

By George Ramsay | CNNA man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson last month, South Yorkshire Police said in a statement on Tuesday.Johnson died after sustaining a cut to the neck while playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in England on October 28.A Sheffield coroner’s report found that the 29-year-old “sustained an incised wound to the neck caused by the skate of another player” and later died in hospital as a result of the injury.“Our investigation launched immediately following this tragedy and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries ever since to piece together the events which led to the loss of Adam in these unprecedented circumstances,” detective chief superintendent Becs Horsfall said in a police statement.“We have been speaking to highly specialised experts in their field to assist in our enquiries and continue to work closely with the health and safety department at Sheffield...

Driver dies from injuries suffered in shooting on Richmond Parkway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

RICHMOND — A driver shot while being pursued on the Richmond Parkway by somebody in another vehicle has died from his injuries.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Scooter-riding suspect robs four men at gunpoint outside Oakland restaurant Crime and Public Safety | Marin police arrest East Bay teen in armed robbery probe Crime and Public Safety | Union City police searching for suspect who stabbed someone multiple times Crime and Public Safety | Person arrested in Fremont shooting that left one dead, one wounded Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested in fatal shooting outside East Bay restaurant Richmond police Sgt. Donald Patchin said the man died at a hospital over the weekend. He had been rushed there after the Nov. 9 shooting on the parkway between Goodrick Avenue and Giant Highway.Authorities early Tuesday identified him as Arcjoseph Rodillo, 26, of San Pablo.Police have not announced any...

APEC Bay Bridge lane closure begins Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Bay Bridge lane closures related to the APEC summit in San Francisco go into effect Tuesday. To help ensure safety and security around the event, Caltrans will be implementing the following closures: Biden in San Francisco for APEC: Timeline of president’s visit Closure of eastbound I-80 at 4th Street off-ramp and westbound I-80 at 5th Street off-ramp from Wednesday, Nov. 15 through Friday, Nov. 17, between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.Closure of #1 (far-left) lane on eastbound I-80 (San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge) and #5 (far-right) lane on westbound I-80: Beginning at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14 and lasting through 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17.Closure of northbound Highway 101 Dana Bowers Vista Point off-ramp: From Tuesday, Nov. 14 through Saturday, Nov. 18."We understand that these closures may cause temporary inconvenience, but they are essential to help ensure the safety and security of this significant event and to promote immediacy and availability for emergency respo...

Walnut Creek robbery suspect arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

(KRON) -- A 27-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Friday in connection to two separate robberies in Walnut Creek, according to the City of Walnut Creek. Malcolm Hale was arrested on a variety of charges related to the two incidents.The first incident occurred on Nov. 3 at around 3:16 p.m. Walnut Creek Police Dispatch got a 911 call reporting a robbery in the Burger King parking lot on North Broadway. The victim, officials said, was sitting in his car when two suspects wearing masks and gloves approached him.One of the suspects brandished a dark colored handgun and forcibly took the victim's wallet and jewelry. The suspects fled in a white vehicle. The victim, who sustained minor injuries during the robbery, was treated at the scene. ‘I’m going to have to take you out’: Paul Pelosi delivers chilling testimony in DePape trial On Friday, Nov. 10, Walnut Creek Police Department detectives and the Central County SWAT Team executed a search warrant in Fairfield. Detectives recovered an...

The top-trending pet names in San Jose, according to a new study

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – When it comes to naming our pets, lots of Americans favor ever-popular choices such as Max, Charlie, Milo or Luna, recent studies have shown. But other, more offbeat names have been gaining steam over the last year, even if they’re not yet popular enough to dethrone the classics.Rover, an online marketplace for pet owners, has released the results of its 11th annual “Most Popular Pet Names” report, detailing not only the most common pet names across the country but also the top-trending names that pet owners are increasingly embracing in the United States. Some nickels may be worth more than 5 cents, especially if they feature this animal For instance, the three top-trending dog names in the United States for 2023 are “Kelce,” “Wednesday” and “Oak,” with Kelce seeing a 135% increase in popularity over the last year, and Wednesday and Oak trailing behind with popularity spikes of 92% and 90%, respectively.For cats, the three top-trending names were “Norbert,” “Soju” and...

Traffic stop results in Santa Rosa PD finding guns with multiple loaded magazines 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

(KRON) – Two people were arrested on narcotics and weapons charges by the Santa Rosa Police Department on Sunday.Santa Rosa police officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation on a black Mercedes sedan turning south on Corby Avenue from the Corby Avenue Extension on Nov. 12 at 3:55 a.m. One person dead after shooting in Vallejo The driver of the vehicle was identified as 43-year-old Pinole resident Jennifer Erickson. According to police, officers discovered Erickson was in possession of suspected narcotics, paraphernalia, and a loaded handgun magazine. The officers then conducted a vehicle search, where police reportedly found two loaded 9 mm Glock handguns and several loaded magazines.The passenger of the vehicle was identified as 35-year-old Vallejo resident Dustin Ratilainen. Erickson and Ratilainen were booked into the Sonoma County Jail on weapons and narcotics charges. 

Five people rescued, three injured in SF Mission District fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

(BCN) -- San Francisco crews have contained a two-alarm fire in the city's Mission District neighborhood Tuesday morning, fire officials said.Five people were rescued in the fire that occurred at a three-story building at 975 Valencia Street, the San Francisco Fire Department said on social media around 7:05 a.m. (Photo: San Francisco Fire Department) United flight makes emergency landing at SFO due to ‘potential security issue’ Three suffered injuries and were sent to hospital, fire officials said.The blaze potentially displaced eight occupants. The fire department said the American Red Cross has been called to help the affected residents.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Biden’s Legacy Should Be Forever Haunted by the Names of Gaza’s Dead Children

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

As Israel intensified its attacks on Gaza last week, including strikes against multiple hospitals, and presided over a forced exodus of hundreds of thousands of civilians from their homes, President Joe Biden was asked about the chances of a Gaza ceasefire. “None,” Biden shot back. “No possibility.”With a death toll that has now surpassed 11,000 Palestinians, including nearly 5,000 children, the extent of Biden’s public divergence from his “great, great friend” Benjamin Netanyahu’s scorched-earth war of annihilation amounts to meekly worded suggestions of “humanitarian pauses.”On Friday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken remarked, “far too many Palestinians have been killed; far too many have suffered these past weeks, and we want to do everything possible to prevent harm to them and to maximize the assistance that gets to them.” These disingenuous platitudes melt into a puddle of blood when juxtaposed with the administration’s actions.The Biden administration has funneled weapons, ...

American teenager Lia Block to race in next year’s F1 Academy season for ART team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

WANTAGE, England (AP) — American teenager Lia Block will drive for the ART Grand Prix team in next year’s F1 Academy season, Formula One team Williams said Tuesday.The 17-year-old Block will represent Williams on the 2024 F1 Academy grid after joining the Williams Driver Academy program.“This is something I never could have dreamed of,” Block said. “I can’t wait to embrace this new experience and learn as much as possible.”Block has competed in numerous disciplines, including rally, Extreme E and rallycross. She became the youngest American Rally Association champion in history when she won the Open Two-Wheel Drive class this year.Her debut in F1 Academy racing marks her first full season of open-wheel racing, and Williams said she recently underwent testing in open-wheel cars to prepare for the challenge.“As part of the Williams Racing Driver Academy, the team will be supporting Lia’s learning and development to maximize her potential throughout the F1 Academy season,” ...

A veteran journalist who is refusing to divulge her sources could be held in contempt of court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

FILE - People take photos of the FBI building headquarters in Washington, Aug. 13, 2022. A federal judge in Washington is weighing whether to hold in contempt Catherine Herridge, a veteran journalist who has refused to identify her sources for stories about a Chinese scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)(AP/Jose Luis Magana) FILE - People take photos of the FBI building headquarters in Washington, Aug. 13, 2022. A federal judge in Washington is weighing whether to hold in contempt Catherine Herridge, a veteran journalist who has refused to identify her sources for stories about a Chinese scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)(AP/Jose Luis Magana) ...