6 Killed in 2-Car Accident on State Route 509 [Tacoma, WA]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

6 Killed in 2-Car Accident on State Route 509 [Tacoma, WA] Six Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Alexander AvenueTACOMA, WA (July 17, 2023) – Late Sunday morning, six victims were fatally injured in a 2-car accident on State Route 509.Around 11:17 a.m., dispatchers responded to the scene near Alexander Avenue after receiving multiple calls in the area.Officers say the driver of a gray 2021 Kia Forte hatchback with six passengers was heading east on Alexander Avenue.For reasons under investigation, the Kia then collided with a BMW SUV that was traveling north on SR 509. Upon impact, the Kia veered off the right side of the road before coming to rest in an embankment and catching fire. Meanwhile, the BMW came to rest blocking the intersection.Medics arrived and pronounced six occupants from inside the Kia dead at the scene. Authorities say they were all Arizona residents aged 19 to 25-years-old. Police are unsure if they were wearing seat belts at the time.The 42-year-old male driver of the BMW and his 40-year-old female ...

Top 12 Online Blackjack Casinos 2023: Where Fortune Awaits Roulette Enthusiasts

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

Top 12 Online Blackjack Casinos 2023: Where Fortune Awaits Roulette Enthusiasts With the rapid evolution of technology across the globe, various businesses thrived and continue to develop over the course of years. One niche that has stood out to gain a lot from these circumstances is definitely online gambling. In the sea of games you can enjoy on the internet, blackjack has become extremely popular, and as per various analyses, over thirty percent of players are focused on blackjack games.This astounding rate of expansion does not come as a surprise by any means. It is a thrilling game that gets the players’ blood pumping, as its fast pace is sure to entertain different caliber of players. With that said, it is only logical that numerous online gambling platforms are now offering players the option to play blackjack.The good news for everyone who enjoys this particular game is that it is a great moment to play it, especially on the territory of the United States. Even though some people argue that the thrill of gambling has disappeared with the implementation ...

1 Killed in Hit-and-Run Car Crash on West Base Line Street [San Bernardino, CA]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

1 Killed in Hit-and-Run Car Crash on West Base Line Street [San Bernardino, CA] One Pronounced Dead after Three-Vehicle Collision near Arrowhead AvenueSAN BERNARDINO, CA (June 21, 2023) – Saturday morning, a hit-and-run crash on West Base Line Steet claimed the life of one person.Initially, a possible altercation between two vehicles started when an eastbound Dodge Ram tried to overtake a BMW coupe.At around 10:40 a.m., reports said the Dodge clipped the side of the BMW and caused the Dodge to crash into an oncoming minivan.The impact of the crash sent the two vehicles to a front yard of a house at 350 W Base Line Street. However, the Dodge truck driver fled the scene before the authorities arrived.First responders arrived and rushed the minivan driver to a hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. Their identity remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.A passenger inside the minivan was hospitalized and remains in critical condition. Meanwhile, the BMW driver stayed at the site of the incident and cooperated wit...

3 Injured after Pedestrian Crash near 83rd Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

3 Injured after Pedestrian Crash near 83rd Avenue [Phoenix, AZ] 20-Year-Old Woman and Two Children Injured after a Pedestrian Crash near McDowell RoadPHOENIX, AZ (July 17, 2023) – Wednesday night, a pedestrian crash near 83rd Avenue left three people injured.The incident happened on June 7th, outside of a Sam’s Club.According to Phoenix Police, a woman in her 20s was walking in the parking lot with two young children, a boy and a girl. Meanwhile, a vehicle was traveling in the area at low speed and struck the three of them.Emergency crews were dispatched to the site of the crash shortly after. First responders then transported the three victims to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. Officials report that all three of the victims are in stable condition.No additional information has been released regarding the pedestrian crash near 83rd Avenue. Further investigation into the incident is currently underway.When driving, it is vital to always be alert for pedestrians and other vehicles. This is especially true when you are...

Race for Feinstein’s Senate seat: Schiff leads fundraising, Porter leads poll, Lee, Early, viable threats

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

Race for Feinstein’s Senate seat: Schiff leads fundraising, Porter leads poll, Lee, Early, viable threats New fundraising reports in the race for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s U.S. Senate seat show Rep. Adam Schiff widening his money advantage but not having much to show for it in the latest polls of prospective voters — one of which puts his chief rival Rep. Katie Porter on top.That leaves an unsettled contest eight months before voters cast their ballots in the March primary.Schiff, of Burbank, hauled in $8.2 million for the second quarter that ended June 30. He spent $3.3 million and has an eye-popping $29 million left in his war chest.Rival Democrats Porter of Irvine raised $3.1 million for the quarter, spent $2.2 million and has $10.4 million left in the bank, while Rep. Barbara Lee of Oakland raised $1 million, spent $875,000 and has $1.4 million in her campaign chest. Seven other Democrats also are on the March 4, 2024, primary ballot, including Lexi Reese, a San Mateo County former Google executive who raised $1.1 million after entering the race June 15.Attorney Eric Early...

Yosemite: Major damage to buildings discovered in high country from record snowfall

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

Yosemite: Major damage to buildings discovered in high country from record snowfall Crews have finally finished clearing the massive amounts of snow that buried the Tioga Road, the famous 46-mile long route through Yosemite National Park’s scenic high country that is enjoyed by tourists every summer from all over the world.But the key roadway still can’t be opened to the public, park officials said Monday, because of major damage that workers discovered to the facilities in the area.Record amounts of ice and snow damaged at least 60% of the buildings at Tuolumne Meadows, caving in roofs at employee housing there and damaging the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, gift shop, post office and other facilities.Boulders and trees in danger of falling still need to be cleared some portions of the road. And the roadway itself near Olmstead Point, a breathtaking overlook that is prone to avalanches in the winter, has crumbled.“This was a huge snow year. It’s great that we had it. But these are the impacts,” said Yosemite spokesman Scott Gediman.Gediman said cr...

Report answers critical question about Martinez refinery exposure, but more remain unanswered

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

Report answers critical question about Martinez refinery exposure, but more remain unanswered Contra Costa Health declared that the dust released into nearby neighborhoods by the Martinez Refining Company last week “does not pose an increased, long-term risk to public health.”That statement, which followed several days of sampling and laboratory analysis following the release on July 11, may put an end to immediate concerns from the community about the threats to their health. But it leaves lingering questions about the cause of the release, and the refinery’s willingness to promptly inform the public.According to the county health department, coke dust is a black, powdery residue similar to charcoal that is created during the refining process. Although it could have caused “irritation of the throat, lungs and respiratory system” during the release, health officials said it was safe to wash off surfaces using soap and water.The release occurred last Tuesday at approximately 8:30 a.m., and lasted for one minute. Two hours passed before the refinery activated the county’s Comm...

Grammy-winning pop act sets Christmas concert tour with 2 California stops

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

Grammy-winning pop act sets Christmas concert tour with 2 California stops Even though it’s still only July, For King & Country says it’s time to start preparing for Christmas.And the Grammy-winning pop duo — consisting of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone — is giving fans a chance to do just that with the announcement of its holiday season concert tour.For King & Country’s A Drummer Boy Christmas — The 2023 Tour Experience kicks off in November and includes two California dates.Fans can check out the show on Dec. 9 at Honda Center in Anaheim and Dec. 10 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.Related ArticlesMusic | Grammy-winning pop act supports No. 1 album with 3 California shows “To sing the most nostalgic songs ever written…to celebrate the miracle of all miracles – God coming to earth, offering redemption…to gather together and to experience it all with you and pepper in a few theatrics and spectacle…these ingredients culminate into what has become our favorite tour of the year!,” the b...

Ex-CEO of Countrywide Financial, who had key role in 2008 financial crisis, dies

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

Ex-CEO of Countrywide Financial, who had key role in 2008 financial crisis, dies By Krystal Hur | CNNNew York — Angelo Mozilo, former chief executive of Countrywide Financial and a key player in the subprime mortgage meltdown that led to the 2008 financial crisis, died Sunday.“It is with great sadness that the family of Angelo Robert Mozilo announces his passing from natural causes. The family requests privacy at this time,” The Mozilo Family Foundation, a charitable organization founded by Mozilo and his late wife Phyllis, said in a press release.Mozilo’s name and that of the mortgage-lending company he cofounded are closely linked to the subprime mortgage meltdown that helped snowball the financial crisis in 2008. He founded Countrywide in 1969, and advertisements for the company boasted that it could get home loans approved for Americans who had previously been turned down.The company followed through on its promises. But because mortgages were issued to borrowers with inadequate credit, it helped lead to high default rates in 2007 and spur a wave of foreclos...

California State mishandled years of sexual misconduct claims, new report finds

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:07:39 GMT

California State mishandled years of sexual misconduct claims, new report finds After a series of scandals led to the fall of the chancellor and multiple university leaders, the California State University system on Monday released a scathing report acknowledging years of mishandling hundreds of sexual harassment complaints and vowing to correct the “institutional betrayal and grave disappointment” of how the country’s largest public university system responds to sexual abuse.The report was released the same day that jury selection began in the criminal trial of former San Jose State head athletic trainer Scott Shaw, accused by more than two dozen former female athletes of sexually assaulting them under the guise of treatment. He faces six federal charges.“What we heard at many CSU universities were deeply held feelings of anger, grief, and pain,” the report stated. “Across all constituencies, we heard grave disappointment and sorrow in what many viewed as institutional betrayal.”The report was commissioned by California State in March of last...