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Homeless man steals phone from man taking pictures in Santa Monica

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

A homeless man was arrested on Tuesday after brutally beating and robbing a man in Santa Monica while he was walking through Palisades Park. Residents are worried about the escalating crime and rising homeless population in the beach town.Santa Monica police officers responded to a report of a battery in Palisades Park around 3:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found the victim, public safety advocate John Alle, on the ground suffering from injuries to his face and head.Alle says that while he was walking through Palisades Park, he was knocked out cold by a homeless man. He says he woke up in an ambulance while being transported to UCLA Medical Center with his jaw broken in two places, two broken teeth, and a concussion."I’m horrified," said Santa Monica City Councilman Phil Brock in response to the attack. "I’m horrified by any violence against any resident any business owner or visitor to our city."Alle was taking pictures with his cell phone, which he feels illustrates the public s...

San Jose State football: Air Force runs all over Spartan Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

SAN JOSE — San Jose State dropped its fourth game in five weeks, losing 45-20 to Air Force on Friday night. The Falcons ran for 400 yards and six touchdowns to hand the Spartans a loss in their Mountain West opener..Quarterback Chevan Cordeiro completed 24 of 35 passes for 239 yards, ran for a touchdown and threw an interception. Running back Kairee Robinson rushed for 82 yards and scored 2 touchdownsSJSU jumped out to an early 20-10 in the second quarter after Robinson scored his second rushing touchdown of the half on a 1-yard plunge. Air Force running back Emmanuel Michel scored on the Falcons’ final possession of the first half to cut the deficit to 20-17 going into the halftime break.The Falcons’ rushing attack started to wear on SJSU as they scored 28 unanswered points in the second half.Air Force grew its lead to 18 in the fourth quarter when running back John Eldridge III bulldozed his way to a 34-yard touchdown, putting the Falcons in full control of the game.The Spartans’ ...

Campolindo surprises itself during dominant victory at Monte Vista: “I don’t know where this came from”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

DANVILLE – When Luke Bonardi jumped in front of and then picked off a Monte Vista pass midway through the third quarter, the Danville crowd groaned at the familiar sight. The Cougars played defense with 11 young men, but the junior ballhawk made it seem like the visitors had 12 or even 13 swarming around the field during Campolindo’s 38-14 victory over the Mustangs. Bonardi had two interceptions and two fumble recoveries, and it was obvious that the former cornerback was finally comfortable as a playmaking safety. “I just needed to get my confidence up and trust myself,” Bonardi said. “The first few games, I was thinking too much. I just needed to think freely and make a play.”A Bonardi fumble recovery and interception at the end of the first half helped turn a 7-7 tie midway through the second quarter into four- and seven-play scoring drives that ended with a short field goal and an Isaiah Ortiz quarterback sneak for a touchdown. Campolindo led 17-7 at halftime, and continued...

Oakland: One killed in shooting near Lake Temescal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

OAKLAND – A person was shot and killed Friday night near Lake Temescal in Oakland, police said.The shooting happened just before 7:45 p.m. in the 6500 block of Broadway, the Oakland Police Department said in a statement. Officers arrived to find a person suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the death, police said.Anyone with information related to the case can call the OPD Homicide Section at 510-238-3821 or the tip line at 510-238-7950.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | BART rider stabbed in Oakland; suspect arrested Crime and Public Safety | Hayward man charged with carrying loaded pistol with silencer on BART train Crime and Public Safety | Pittsburg man ID’d as recent Oakland homicide victim Crime and Public Safety | Gang sweep: Thirteen arrested after ambush-style slaying of East Bay man Cr...

Toddler killed in Vallejo shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

(KRON) -- A toddler was killed Friday morning in a shooting in Vallejo, the Vallejo Police Department confirmed. VPD was called at 11:23 a.m. about a gunshot victim at a local trauma center. Hospital staff told police that a male toddler was taken to the hospital by a family member. The family member said the shooting happened at a home on the 400 block of Alhambra Avenue. The toddler succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.Police are not releasing the victim's name due to his age. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Detective Stephanie McDonough at (707) 648-5425 or via email at [email protected], or Detective Bradley Phillips at (707) 805-1359 or [email protected].

Stockton astronaut movie hits #1 on Amazon Prime, "A Million Miles Away"

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

(FOX40.COM) -- The movie that was inspired by a Stockton farmer who became a NASA astronaut is #1 in the United States on Amazon Prime, according to flixpatrol.com.'A Million Miles Away' tells the story of José Moreno Hernández who turned a childhood dream of reaching outer space into a reality. It premiered on Amazon Prime on Sept. 15 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and has been in the #1 spot ever since. •Video Above: Q&A between José Moreno Hernández and FOX40.com on August 25, 2023. Stockton farmworker turned astronaut inspires Amazon Prime movie "I did not expect it to blow up this much, but I think it resonated with a lot of people. I believe we needed a film we needed a film like this," Hernández told FOX40.com. "It's long overdue because so often we focus on the negative and don't celebrate the positive. " Hernández said his family immigrated from Mexico and he is a first-generation American. He is the first migrant farm worker recorded to make the trip beyond the ...

Officer hospitalized, given Narcan after fentanyl exposure following foot chase with Utah man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

MESQUITE, Nev. (ABC4) -- A Mesquite Police officer was exposed to fentanyl after a traffic stop turned into a brief foot chase on Thursday, according to Mesquite Police.Adam Smith, 48, of Washington, Utah, is charged with felony possession of both fentanyl and methamphetamine, gross misdemeanor attempted destruction of evidence, misdemeanor obstructing an officer, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.On Sept. 21, an officer stopped a vehicle near the intersection of W Mesquite Blvd. and Thistle St. for "several traffic violations," a release states. While talking with the driver, identified as Smith, the officer reportedly observed signs of illegal drug use. Man pleads guilty to killing 42-year-old Utah father in deadly road rage incident Smith exited the car upon the officer's request, and then suddenly ran across the road.Officers went after him, engaging in a brief foot chase. While being chased, Smith reportedly told officers that he had ingested fentanyl.After the...

One killed in Oakland shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was killed in a shooting in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood Friday night, the Oakland Police Department said. Police responded to the 6500 block of Broadway just before 7:45 p.m. for the report of a person shot. The victim had a gunshot wound and was declared dead at the scene. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call OPD at (510) 238-3821.

Machado’s 2 home runs carry the Padres to a 4-2 win against the Cardinals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit two homers and drove in three runs for the San Diego Padres, who beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Friday night to extend their season-high winning streak to eight games.The Padres are barely hanging on in the race for the NL’s third wild-card spot a season after Machado helped carry them on a stirring run to the NL Championship Series.Machado twice put the Padres ahead, the second time on a two-run homer off Matthew Liberatore (3-6) with one out in the eighth inning. Machado gestured toward the Padres’ dugout after hitting his 30th homer, with Juan Soto aboard on a double.In the sixth, Machado blew a bubble as he rounded first after his leadoff homer against Dakota Hudson gave the Padres a 2-1 lead. It was his 39th career multi-homer game and sixth this season.Machado has been limited to DH duty since Sept. 1 due to right tennis elbow that he says will require surgery whenever the Padres are eliminated.The Cardinals tied it in the ei...

Historic NHL preseason game under way in Australia after solving apparent ice issues

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The National Hockey League’s first preseason game in the Southern Hemisphere got underway Saturday after officials apparently solved some issues with the quality of the ice at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.Ahead of Saturday’s Global Series game between the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyotes there were reports and photos on social media of the state of the ice surface — puddles, ruts and uneven coloring of the painted lines. A second game between the same teams was scheduled for Sunday in the same arena.On Friday, both teams were scheduled to hold an open practice for fans wanting to see NHL “ice” hockey in Australia for the first time. Although the Kings held their practice, the Coyotes were reported to have had to cancel their session.The NHL has been asked for comment.It’s early spring in Australia and the game-time temperature in Melbourne on Saturday was 16 Celsius, or 61 Fahrenheit.Many of the players on both teams attended a...