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Fatal crash in East Bay comes after driver speeds away from sheriff’s deputies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

CROCKETT — A person who accelerated in a vehicle when Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office deputies tried to pull him over on a freeway early Monday died after crashing in the Crockett Hills, authorities said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Teen arrested in connection to San Jose hit-and-run that killed pregnant preschool teacher, baby Crashes and Disasters | Driver dies in fiery solo crash in Mountain View Crashes and Disasters | Single-car collision in Los Altos Hills leaves one dead Crashes and Disasters | Man killed in East bay freeway crash Crashes and Disasters | Man running across Interstate 580 hit by 3 vehicles, dies Deputies received a report of a stolen vehicle around 1:25 a.m., according to a statement from sheriff’s office spokesperson Jimmy Lee. The pursuit began in the area of eastbound Interstate 80 and the Willow Avenue exit in Hercules.Deputies tried to stop the vehic...

Gypsy Hill killings: Elderly sex offender convicted of 1976 murder of Daly City woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

DALY CITY – A man already in prison for violent sexual crimes was convicted Friday in the slaying of a 19-year-old Peninsula woman that was part of the gruesome “Gypsy Hill Killings,” officially closing a case that took nearly half a century.Leon Melvin Seymour, 77, who has been in custody as an inmate-patient at Coalinga State Hospital for kidnapping and sexual assault convictions dating back to the 1970s, was officially convicted Friday after an 18-day trial. Seymour, who is housed as a sexually violent predator, was kept in custody at San Mateo County Medical Center during the trial.He was deemed responsible for the April 1976 stabbing death of 19-year-old Denise Lampe, who was found dead inside her car in the parking lot of the Macy’s at Serramonte Mall, where she worked. She was supposed to meet a friend after her shift, but never arrived.Law enforcement officials do not believe Lampe and Seymour knew each other.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ...

Walnut Creek police looking for missing at-risk senior

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

(KRON) – The Walnut Creek Police Department announced Monday it is looking for an at-risk senior, David Oberweiser. Oberweiser is described as an 84-year-old white man with grey hair.  UC Berkeley ‘Swifties’ launch Taylor Swift course According to police, David Oberweiser was last seen at the Tice Valley Safeway on Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Oberweiser was walking his small black dog with an orange leash. Oberweiser was last seen wearing a hat, light blue zip-up fleece, and brown pants.Oberweiser is five feet nine inches tall and 150 pounds.Oberweiser is considered at-risk due to his age and medical condition.If anyone has any information, please contact the WCPD at (925)-935-6400.

Update: Evacuation order lifted as Richmond gas leak repaired

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

(BCN) --The Richmond Fire Department has given the all-clear to residents in Shasta Street and Carlson Boulevard area, after Monday's morning gas leak was stopped. The Richmond Fire HazMat team performed atmospheric air monitoring in the affected area and said at 12:38 p.m. the area is all clear and residents can return to their homes. The leak was caused by a construction crew in the area accidentally rupturing a natural gas line. PG&E crews were on scene. Body found in Bay near Pier 9, SFPD investigating The city issued a mandatory evacuation order shortly before noon in the Richmond Annex neighborhood. Evacuated areas included the 1900 block of Carlson Boulevard; the 1800 block of Shasta Street; and the 1800 block of Butte Street. Residents were sent to a temporary evacuation shelter site at Richmond Fire Training, at 3510 Cutting Blvd. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

How some DC-area stores are combating a rise in mass theft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

It’s been circulating on social media — theft of laundry detergents, toiletries and other goods at D.C.-area groceries, pharmacies and convenience stores. Many businesses and District officials are looking at new ways to try to stop them.At the self-checkout at the Safeway on Fourth Street in Southwest D.C., shoppers are asked to scan their receipt as they leave.There are also new entry gates that swing open for shoppers coming in but not for shoppers leaving, who are then funneled into specific areas where security guards are on alert. In addition, there are gates at checkout aisles that are closed, making it harder for thieves to leave the store easily.In a statement, Safeway said, “Like other local businesses, we are consistently reviewing our operations and working on new ways to curtail escalating theft, so we can ensure the wellbeing of our employees and foster a welcoming environment for our customers.”In addition to these security measures, Safeway, like many grocery s...

Dog days: Adam Wainwright’s official reason for retirement was ‘Because I got a puppy!’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright’s official reason for retirement: “Because I got a puppy!”The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher went on the voluntarily retired list on Oct. 2, the day after the regular season ended, rather than wait to become a free agent after the World Series.He listed the pooch as the reason for the retirement on the paperwork he submitted to Major League Baseball and posted his retirement papers online Monday.Wainwright promised his children they would get a family dog when he retired from baseball and the Cardinals presented the Wainwrights a Lagotto Romagnolo puppy during a 35-minute ceremony before the Oct. 1 season finale. Wainwright’s wife, Jenny, named the puppy Louie.Wainwright went 200-128 with a 3.53 ERA in 18 major league seasons, all with the Cardinals. The 42-year-old right-hander got his 200th win in his final pitching appearance against Milwaukee on Sept. 18.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBSource

Rookie QB Will Levis’ performance gives Titans hope for quicker rebound

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Will Levis turned in an NFL debut for the ages and should start Thursday night when the Tennessee Titans visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. Levis matched Pro Football Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton (1961) and Marcus Mariota, the Titans’ own No. 2 overall pick in 2015, as the only quarterbacks ever to throw four touchdown passes in their first NFL starts in leading Tennessee to a 28-23 win over Atlanta.The No. 33 pick overall out of Kentucky also showed off his powerful arm by throwing three of the 10 longest TD passes in the league as measured by distance through the air this season. According to Next Gen Stats, those three traveled more than 50 yards and were the most in a game since 2016.Levis had time to throw behind a line that had allowed 23 sacks. Coach Mike Vrabel said Monday they need to see how veteran Ryan Tannehill is with his high right ankle sprain. With the NFL trade deadline Tuesday afternoon, Vrabel also said the Titans (3-4...

Luther Burbank: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Luther Burbank Corp (LBC) on Monday reported net income of $1.9 million in its third quarter.The bank, based in Santa Rosa, California, said it had earnings of 4 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $90.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $20.6 million, surpassing Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LBC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LBCSource

Joran van der Sloot is being sent back to Peru after US trial and confession in Holloway killing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A Dutch citizen who recently admitted to killing U.S. student Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005 is being sent this week from the United States to Peru where he will serve out a sentence for the killing of a Peruvian woman.Joran van der Sloot will be transferred to Peru’s custody on Tuesday, the head of Interpol for the Andean country, Col. Aldo Avila, told The Associated Press. Interpol earlier had said that van der Sloot was scheduled to arrive Monday afternoon in the Peruvian capital of Lima. But police in Peru later told local media outlets the flight was postponed. The U.S. Justice Department said it does not comment about timing of such extradition transfers for safety reasons. Van der Sloot had been temporarily extradited to the U.S. to face charges linked to Holloway’s disappearance, a case that has drawn international attention over the course of two decades.A few days ago, he admitted that he killed Holloway and disposed of her remains. The dis...

Medallion Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN) on Monday reported profit of $11.2 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had profit of 48 cents.The business development company posted revenue of $70.2 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $53.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MFIN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MFINSource