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Contra Costa DA files murder, DUI charges against Tracy man who allegedly killed wife in Byron Highway crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

MARTINEZ — A Tracy man who allegedly told officers he’d had roughly a dozen alcoholic drinks at a bar before crashing his car on Byron Highway last month has been charged with his killing his wife in the wreck, court records show.Andre Avaloz, 36, was charged with murder, gross vehicular manslaughter and drunk driving in the July 15 crash that killed 38-year-old Anna Avaloz, which occurred around 11 p.m. The charges were filed four days after the crash, and Andre Avaloz is set to be arraigned before Judge Patricia Scanlon later this month, according to court records.According to the California Highway Patrol, Avaloz was traveling roughly 85 mph when he lost control of his Chevrolet Suburban and crashed into a drainage ditch near Clifton Court, injuring himself and killing his wife. Avaloz allegedly spoke with officers who arrived minutes after the crash, telling them that he and his wife had been at the Wild Idol Bar in Byron, and that he drank five to six shots of vodka...

Letters: Oakland police | Nuclear energy | Airport expansion | Raising families | Sweet to sour

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Oakland police staffingis a complex issueIf we are going to have a conversation about Oakland’s shortage of police, it must be grounded in objective facts.First, it is not accurate to say that leaders in Oakland have no concern for public safety. Mayor Sheng Thao recommended funding for six police academies in her first budget. This clearly shows that she is very concerned.Second, the city of Oakland offers new police recruits one of the highest signing bonuses in the state, but the department still has a hard time finding qualified applicants. San Francisco is also having recruitment issues.Finally, the Anti-Police Terror Project provides a check to the sometimes unchecked power and authority of rogue police in Oakland. Federal monitors are in place for a good reason.This is a complex issue with no easy solutions.Malik WashingtonDublinEnvironmental costof nukes is too highRe: “New focus for Berkel...

Single-family residence sells in San Jose for $1.6 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

3416 Kilo Avenue – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 3400 block of Kilo Avenue in San Jose was sold on July 7, 2023 for $1,602,000, or $1,251 per square foot. The house, built in 1957, has an interior space of 1,281 square feet. This single-story house has three bedrooms and two baths. On the exterior, the home features gravel and/or rock roofing. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 6,000 square feet, and boasts a pool for relaxation and recreation.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 1,395-square-foot home on the 3500 block of Kilo Avenue in San Jose sold in February 2023, for $1,450,000, a price per square foot of $1,039. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In May 2023, a 1,319-square-foot home on Kilo Avenue in San Jose sold for $2,600,000, a price per square foot of $...

Naked woman who fired shots on Bay Bridge charged by SF DA

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Sacramento woman has been charged in connection to a shooting on the Bay Bridge last week, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office said. Sequoia Dunkinsell, 32, was charged in a July 25 incident on the Bay Bridge in which she allegedly drove recklessly before exiting her vehicle while naked and firing shots into the air.Dunkinsell is alleged to have been driving recklessly on eastbound Interstate 80 when the incident occurred during rush hour traffic at around 4:40 p.m. The incident, which was captured on video, snarled traffic for hours. Dunkinsell was arrested by the California Highway Patrol just before 6 p.m. on the Bay Bridge. Nima Momeni to stand trial for murder of Bob Lee, judge rules According to the San Francisco DA, Dunkinsell was charged with:Shooting at an occupied vehicleMaking criminal threatsThree counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearmOne count of negligent discharge of a firearmFour counts of brandishing a firearmOne count o...

Owner of Milpitas badminton club arrested for inappropriate relationship with child

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

(KRON) -- The owner of a Milpitas badminton club was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with a child, the city's police department said. Phu Khuu, 51, lives in Fremont but was a co-owner and coach at Bintang Badminton, located at 746 S. Milpitas Blvd. On July 13, the Milpitas Police Department opened an investigation into a relationship between Khuu and a child who is 14 years old. Nima Momeni to stand trial for murder of Bob Lee, judge rules Per police, the victim said there was "inappropriate physical contact and sexual communication" with Khuu. He was arrested in Santa Clara on July 25.Khuu co-owns Bintang Badminton locations across the area, including the one in Milpitas. MPD said the inappropriate contact happened at the Milpitas location. Khuu was booked into jail for a felony charge of lewd and lascivious acts with a child younger than 14.Anyone with information about this case or similar incidents is asked to call MPD at (408) 586-2400.

No shots fired at Live Oak High, according to Morgan Hill PD

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

(KRON) -- No shooting occurred, and no threat was present Tuesday afternoon on the campus of Live Oak High School, despite reports, the Morgan Hill Police Department said. Police received a call from someone on campus reporting shots fired at around 11:10 a.m.Arriving on campus, officers followed active shooter protocol and locked down the school. They also conducted a thorough search, during which they determined no shooting had occurred. Naked woman who fired shots on Bay Bridge charged by SF DA The caller reported hearing four gunshots inside the school five minutes before calling the police, an investigation revealed. The caller was located by police and through talking to them and other people on campus, police determined there was no threat.Investigators are trying to determine what led the caller to believe they heard gunshots on school grounds. The investigation is ongoing, according to Morgan Hill PD.

Harmful algae bloom confirmed in central East Bay

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

(BCN) -- Reddish-brown algae harmful to fish and other marine life has appeared along the shores of Emeryville, Berkeley and Albany, environmental group San Francisco Baykeeper confirmed Monday. Last year, a harmful algae bloom of the same kind caused a red tide spreading across San Francisco Bay, resulting in an unprecedented fish kill event. Baykeeper scientists say that the algae bloom is likely fueled by elevated levels of nitrogen and phosphorus - substances released into the sea by the region's 37 wastewater treatment plants. Woman who fired shots on Bay Bridge while naked charged by SF DA "It's alarming to see an algae outbreak of this size in the Bay for the second year in a row," said Baykeeper science director Jon Rosenfield. "While it's too early to tell how this harmful algae bloom will proceed, there's not much that we can do to stop it once it has started. Prevention is the only cure." Baykeeper urges the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Contro...

Blackfeet tribe of Montana declares emergency over Medicaid scam that lured members to Arizona

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

BROWNING, Mont. (AP) — A widespread Medicaid scam that left an unknown number of Native Americans homeless in metro Phoenix is being declared a public health state of emergency by the Blackfeet Nation of Montana after the Navajo Nation took similar action in June. The scam left an unknown number of Native Americans without shelter in the greater Phoenix area after Arizona’s Medicaid program suspended scores of programs suspected of fraud. The declarations allow the tribes to get staffing and other resources to help people hurt by the scam. Those affected are from numerous tribes around the West, including the Blackfeet Nation. They were lured to the Phoenix area with promises of addiction treatment that was never delivered, then pushed into the streets when the facilities abruptly closed. The emergency declaration was drawn up last month on behalf of the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council, the tribe’s governing body. Because several council members were traveling, it took...

Brewers acquire Chafin from the Diamondbacks and Pham from the Mets at trade deadline

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

Milwaukee and Arizona swapped relievers Tuesday as they continue their playoff pushes, with the Brewers acquiring left-hander Andrew Chafin from the Diamondbacks in exchange for right-hander Peter Strzelecki.Both teams stayed busy all the way up to the trade deadline.The Diamondbacks also added outfielder Tommy Pham from the New York Mets for 17-year-old minor league shortstop Jeremy Rodriguez.“We felt like we addressed some areas that we sought to address,” Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said. “Most notably the back end of the bullpen.”Milwaukee made a couple of minor moves later Tuesday. The team acquired pitcher Evan McKendry from Tampa Bay for minor league catcher Alex Jackson and sent minor league infielder Luis Urías to the Boston Red Sox for minor league pitcher Bradley Blalock.McKendry will report to Triple-A Nashville and Blalock was assigned to Class A Wisconsin. The Red Sox optioned Urías to Triple-A Worcester.Hazen called it an “interesting” deadline in the immediate...

Trump repeatedly pressed Pence to stop election certification, indictment says. Follow live updates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Follow along for live updates on the Justice Department’s indictment of former President Donald Trump over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The charges focus on schemes by Trump and his allies to subvert the transfer of power and keep him in office despite his loss to Joe Biden. ___WHAT TO KNOW— Trump has now been indicted for the third time. Here’s where all the investigations stand— Trump also was indicted in June on charges that he illegally hoarded classified documents— Mar-a-Lago’s property manager is the latest Trump staffer ensnared in his legal turmoil— Special counsel Jack Smith has a long career of confronting corruption___Indictment describes alleged Trump pressure on Pence to delay or stop election certification The indictment filed against Donald Trump follows closely the account of the insurrection detailed by the 18-month U.S. House investigation of the 2021 Capitol insurrection. But it also produces ...