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Delays reported on Hwy 29 after six-car crash in American Canyon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

(KRON) -- Traffic delays were reported after a six-vehicle crash on Highway 29 Monday afternoon, the American Canyon Police Department (ACPD) said. The crash happened just south of American Canyon Road near Safeway. Vallejo to name street after Bay Area icon, rapper E-40 Traffic on both the northbound and southbound lanes of the highway are expected to be impacted. Police and medical personnel are working to clear the scene.As of 7 p.m., ACPD did not report any injuries from the crash.There is no estimated time for when the roads will be cleared up. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

‘I was running around for help’: Restaurant owner speaks out after screwdriver attack in Northeast DC

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

Every weekday at 4 a.m., Charles Oguh can be seen unloading supplies for his restaurant Brookland Grill in Northeast D.C.It’s a restaurant he’s owned for more than 20 years, and every morning starts like all others, even last Wednesday.As he unloaded a rental car that morning, a group of teenagers approached.“They split into two (groups) and before you know it, they came on both sides,” Oguh said.He would then be stabbed with a screwdriver by a masked attacker. Then he fell and hit his head on the pavement, leaving a gash.According to a police report, Oguh was also struck several times before the group stole the keys to the rental SUV and drove off.Oguh recalled that no one was around during or after the attack and his phone was in the car, so he couldn’t call for help himself.“I was running around for help,” Oguh said.He thought someone must have heard him calling for help and called 911 because police soon arrived. Oguh was then taken to the hospital.Oguh’s wife, Julie, call...

Syndergaard leaves debut with Guardians after being hit on the leg by a line drive against Astros

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Noah Syndergaard left his debut with the Cleveland Guardians after being hit on the right leg by a line drive in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros on Monday night.Syndergaard, who was traded from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, was making his first start since June 7. He spent time on the injured list with a blister on his right index finger.With the Guardians leading 2-0, he walked Jose Altuve to start the sixth. Altuve stole second base, and Jeremy Peña then hit a ball that bounced off Syndergaard’s lower right leg.Syndergaard fielded the ball and got it to first for the out. But manager Terry Francona and a trainer were soon called to the mound to check on the right-hander.He threw a few warmup pitches before chatting with the staff and being removed from the game. Eli Morgan replaced him.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Brazilian player involved in match-fixing scandal transfers to Cyprus

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian soccer player who was charged in a recent match-fixing scandal said Monday he is leaving the South American country to play in Cyprus.Alef Manga, 28, is accused of accepting a bribe of about $11,000 to get booked in a Brazilian championship match involving his club Coritiba last year.Manga said in his social media channels he was loaned to Cyprus’ first division club Pafos. He cannot play in Brazil until he stands trial for his involvement in the match-fixing scandal that was revealed in November, but the ban does not extend to other countries.Manga’s contract with Coritiba extends to the end of 2024, and he said he wants to play again for the first-division club based in the southern Brazil city of Curitiba. Two weeks ago, Coritiba suspended him from training as the investigations by Goias state prosecutors moved forward. Brazilian media reported Pafos will pay 300,000 euros ($330,000) for Manga’s loan so he remains in Cyprus until Jun...

Phillies’ Walker shuts down Marlins to become majors first pitcher with 12 wins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Taijuan Walker threw 6 2/3 solid innings and became the first pitcher in the major leagues with 12 wins as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 in the opener of their four-game series Monday night.Walker (12-4) allowed two runs and six hits while striking out four to win his eighth decision.Alec Bohm doubled, singled and had two walks and an RBI for the Phillies (57-49), who moved a half game ahead of the Marlins for the third NL wild-card spot.Miami’s Luis Arraez had three singles and increased his major league-leading batting average to .381.Bryson Stott hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly off Tanner Scott (4-4) with the bases loaded in the seventh that gave Philadelphia a 3-2 lead. Scott allowed a leadoff walk to Kyle Schwarber and Bohm’s double. Bryce Harper then grounded out to drawn-in third baseman Jean Segura and J.T. Realmuto was intentionally walked before Stott lifted a drive to medium left that scored Schwarber.Philadelphia padded the lead on Boh...

Man arrested for Gov. Polis death threat says 'he didn't mean to say that'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 41-year-old Aurora man who threatened to put a bullet in the head of Colorado Governor Jared Polis told the Problem Solvers he wasn't serious."It was not a genuine threat. It never was. I never was going to do that," Jeromie Rose, who has been charged with retaliation against an elected official, said. Man accused of threatening to shoot Gov. Jared Polis What Rose called a stupid voicemail, Colorado State Patrol deemed a legitimate death threat when detectives arrested him for a felony.What Rose allegedly threatened PolisAccording to an arrest affidavit obtained by FOX31, Rose left two threatening voicemails on June 20 on the governor's front desk line. Rose can be heard in the recorded messages saying about Polis: "I'm sick of you, you know, being mean to homeless people, um, I'm just done with it. So. you know, I'm gonna go down there and I'm gonna (expletive) fire a whole bunch of rounds right in your (expletive) head, right in your (expletive) house. And, a...

Aurora approves proposal to reinstate reserve police officers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Monday night, Aurora City Council members voted to reinstate its reserve police force, which was dissolved in 2005.In a study session earlier this month, Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky said the Aurora Police Department had requested the program. 17-year-old national cycling team athlete killed in Boulder crash City officials said some paramedics who work with SWAT already carry concealed weapons, and the proposal could protect the city from liability.The volunteer program would accept other applicants as well, city council members said. These could potentially include other city employees, retirees in good standing and former police officers from other jurisdictions in good standing. Under the plan, medics tied to SWAT could apply to take part in a six-week training program in an effort to be certified as a reserve officer.

Check delivery policy for coverage of contractor issues

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One of the nation’s largest trucking companies, Yellow Corp has filed for bankruptcy and is ceasing operations. Many large store chains like Home Depot utilize contractors that conduct business with Yellow Corp.Home Depot customer Stephanie Evans purchased a large shed and expected it would be delivered on time.“I paid shipping so that it would be dropped off here at my house and then we could build it and put it together and that would be it,” she said.Evans said the shed never arrived so she checked with the company contracted to make the delivery and learned that due to the Yellow bankruptcy, she would have to pay extra for delivery.“I initially paid $75 and now they were holding my shed basically hostage for another $240 in shipping,” Evans said.Evans contacted Home Depot for assistance and said the staff was very friendly and took steps to help. Yellow trucking shutdown, bankruptcy? Here’s what to know “They were supposed to deliver and Home Depot, it’s not ...

Not so fast on electric cars, says UK’s business minister

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

LONDON — Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch is hoping to persuade Cabinet colleagues to soften new rules on electric cars, as the row over Britain’s net-zero targets rumbles on.U.K. automakers could be hit with fines of up to £15,000 per car if they miss production goals on electric vehicles (EVs) next year. But Badenoch — a Conservative rising star often talked about in Westminster as a future leader of the party — has taken up the issue with fellow ministers. It comes after a concerted lobbying effort by industry figures concerned that the U.K. isn’t ready to go electric.The levy will be applied to manufacturers unless at least 22 percent of vehicles rolling out of their factories are electric by the start of 2024.The U.K. automotive industry argues, however, that the targets need to be watered down because the government has not made enough progress installing EV charge points or beefing up the electricity grid, both necessary to spur consumer demand.The chair...

Fire damages house in Chelsea

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:16 GMT

Emergency crews responded in Chelsea Monday night after a fire broke out in a home on Clinton Street. Firefighters were spotted still on scene after 10 p.m., where the fire left a section of the home charred. Officials said everyone, including a pet bunny, made it out of the house safely. The cause of the fire remained under investigation as of Monday night.