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Orlando Gomez Sales Killed in Solo-Car Crash on Bouquet Canyon Road [Santa Clarita, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

39-Year-Old Man Dies after Suspected DUI Collision on Sutters Pointe DriveSANTA CLARITA, CA (November 9, 2023) – Orlando Gomez Sales lost his life Wednesday morning in a solo-car collision on Bouquet Canyon Road. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near Sutters Point Drive on November 1st.According to reports, Sales was operating a dark blue Ford Edge when he collided with an ornamental tree and crashed into a power pole. Emergency responders worked diligently to extricate Sales, who was trapped inside the vehicle for more than 23 minutes.The 39-year-old passenger, Sales, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews. The driver was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.Initial investigations suggest that impairment may have played a role, although a thorough inquiry is currently in progress.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Orlando Gomez Sales. May you f...

Teen Dead, Three Hospitalized in Two-Vehicle Crash on Quail Ridge Road [Nacogdoches, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Car Collision on Main Street Killed One 13-Year-Old and Injured Three MoreNACOGDOCHES, TX (November 9, 2023) – Monday evening, a two-vehicle crash on Quail Ridge Road killed one teenager.The accident happened around 7 p.m. on October 30th, in the 4500 block of E. Main Street.According to NPD, a Dodge 1500 going east, was struck from behind by a Ford F-250, while slowing down to turn left onto a road. Both automobiles veered off the road as a result of the collision because the Ford’s trailer was loaded with another vehicle.Paramedics later confirmed one unidentified adult victim dead, while two others were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.Furthermore, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At the moment, no further details were available about the reason for the deadly crash on E. Main Street. However, the investigation is still ongoing.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the fri...

Pac-12 legal affairs: Court filings indicate the 10 departing schools fear punitive action by WSU, OSU

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Washington fears financial retribution if a lawsuit results in Washington State and Oregon State gaining control of the Pac-12’s governing board for the duration of the current competition year, according to court filings obtained by the Hotline.“If OSU and WSU gain control of the Board, I am concerned that they would claim control over the entirety of UW’s media rights interests,” Washington president Ana Mari Cauce said in a sworn statement, adding: “I am also concerned that, in general, a Board controlled by OSU and WSU would decide not to distribute net revenues earned by UW and the other nine departing institutions for competing during the 2023-24 year.”WSU and OSU are seeking a preliminary injunction from Whitman County (Wash.) Superior Court Judge Gary Libey that would give the two remaining schools sole control of the Pac-12’s board before the other 10 leave for their new conferences next summer.(A hearing is schedule for Nov. 14.)As the only voting members of the fractured ...

Suspected DUI crash in Martinez seriously injures two high school students

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

MARTINEZ — Two high school students were seriously injured and a person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a one-car crash early Sunday, according to police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Authorities identify man found shot to death inside Pittsburg residence Crime and Public Safety | Woman to be arraigned in Fremont death of infant exposed to fentanyl Crime and Public Safety | Woman wounded, child uninjured in Oakland shooting Crime and Public Safety | Police: Man riding stolen motorcycle dies in fiery Oakland crash Crime and Public Safety | Fremont man arrested in connection with October homicide Police said they arrested the 18-year-old driver about 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning in the 3400 block of Vista Oaks Drive after he fled the scene of the wreck on Pine Street. Police said he was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run resulting in death or injury, DUI c...

Two-bedroom home sells in Saratoga for $5.6 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

15200 Via Colina – Google Street ViewA 2,815-square-foot house built in 1947 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 15200 block of Via Colina in Saratoga was sold on Oct. 20, 2023, for $5,588,000, or $1,985 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of two bedrooms and three baths. On the exterior, the home features wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. Additionally, the home comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The property’s backyard additionally features both a spa and a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:On Sunnyside Drive, Saratoga, in November 2022, a 2,135-square-foot home was sold for $3,800,000, a price per square foot of $1,780. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In March 2023, a 2,301-square-foot home on Glen Una Drive in Saratoga sold for $4,100,000, a price per square foot of $1,782. The home ha...

12 new restaurants in the Bay Area: map and previews

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Our restaurant team has previewed these dozen new Bay Area restaurants in the past month. Find full articles at the links.South Bay / PeninsulaThe spacious and sleek lounge at Rollati Ristorante, the new downtown supper house at the base of the Miro towers. (Leila Seppa/Vine Hospitality Group) 1/ Rollati Ristorante, downtown San Jose: Italian-American standards from the parent company of the Left Bank chain. Candidates for signature dish include rabbit agrodolce and a lasagna that’s seared after baking.2/ Copita, San Jose’s Willow Glen: “Modern Mexican” food and tequila in celebrity chef Joanne Weir’s rooftop restaurant.3/ Tasting House, Los Gatos: Not technically new, but the wine bistro has reopened with a new chef and a new menu and live music nightly.4/ Barbayani Taverna, Los Altos: Greek restaurant with patio dining, from the owner of the Austrian Naschmarkt restaurants.5/ Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen, Stanford Shopping Center: Turkish Mediter...

As transgender ‘refugees’ flock to New Mexico, waitlists grow

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

Cecilia Nowell | KFF Health News (TNS)ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — This summer, Sophia Machado packed her bags and left her home in Oregon to move to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where her sister lived and where, Machado had heard, residents were friendlier to their transgender neighbors and gender-affirming health care was easier to get.Machado, 36, is transgender and has good health insurance through her job. Within weeks, she was able to get into a small primary care clinic, where her sister was already a patient and where the doctor was willing to refill her estrogen prescription and refer her to an endocrinologist.She felt fortunate. “I know that a lot of the larger medical institutions here are pretty slammed,” she said.Other patients seeking gender-affirming health care in New Mexico, where access is protected by law, haven’t been as lucky.After her primary care doctor retired in 2020, Anne Withrow, a 73-year-old trans woman who has lived in Albuquerque for over 50 years, sought care at T...

Authorities identify man found shot to death inside Pittsburg residence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

PITTSBURG — Authorities early Thursday identified a man killed in a shooting Tuesday night.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Suspected DUI crash in East Bay seriously injures two high school students Crime and Public Safety | Woman to be arraigned in Fremont death of infant exposed to fentanyl Crime and Public Safety | Woman wounded, child uninjured in Oakland shooting Crime and Public Safety | Police: Man riding stolen motorcycle dies in fiery Oakland crash Crime and Public Safety | Fremont man arrested in connection with October homicide Police in a statement said 41-year-old Peter Polasek was found with a gunshot wound inside a residence in the 900 block of Carpino Avenue. Officers had been called there about 6:25 p.m. Tuesday.He died there despite receiving rescue efforts from the officers, police said.Police have not announced an arrest or released any suspect information in the city&#...

Here's how SFMTA service will be impacted by APEC

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) is set to descend on San Francisco next week. The conference, which will see the largest gathering of global leaders in SF since 1945, gets underway on Saturday Nov. 11 and lasts through Friday Nov. 17.Most APEC activities will be centered around the South of Market and Nob Hill neighborhoods. However, with more than 20,000 people expected to attend the conference, including President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the conference's impacts will be felt across the city. Will there be a ‘homeless sweep’ before APEC? Street closures in and around the city will be implemented. There will also be impacts to public transportation with several lines being rerouted during the conference. According to SFMTA, some Muni lines will be rerouted during APEC from Nov. 13 through Nov. 19.The following lines will be impacted:T Third Muni MetroT Third Bus1 California outbound5 Fulton Owl8 Bayshore, 8AX Bayshore Express A ...

Hollister man arrested in San Jose Cinco de Mayo shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:24 GMT

(KRON) -- San Jose police arrested a Hollister man and seized four guns from his home on Tuesday in connection to a Cinco De Mayo shooting. Juan Samarron, 32, was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail on assault with a deadly weapon and firearm related charges. San Jose Police Department Gang Investigation Unit detectives and the Gun and Hazardous Offender Suppression Team served a search warrant in Samarron's house. Investigators said they found two semi-automatic handguns, one bolt action rifle, and one semi-automatic rifle.Officer Steve Aponte said Samarron was linked to a shooting in San Jose on Southside Drive that unfolded at 8:34 p.m. on May 5. Samarron allegedly fired a gun and the bullet grazed a victim, police said.