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Things to do in Southern California during the first weekend of summer

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

The first official weekend of summer 2023 is quickly approaching and many events will be taking place across Southern California to help residents properly kick off their summer season.Here is a roundup of a few of the events happening this weekend.Venice Summer FestThe Venice Summer Fest kicks off on Saturday and is free to the public. During the event, guests can enjoy live performances from local bands, stop by booths from local business owners and play games. The festival will also include dog adoption events and have classic cars on display.More information about the event can be found on the event’s website. Orange County hosting free summer events at local parks Outdoor Movie Night in Marina del RayThe seaside community will host outdoor movie nights every Saturday during the summer. The movie showings will start at 8 p.m. but officials encourage guests to arrive at least an hour before to secure a spot. Admission to the event is entirely free.Orange County PrideOrange...

Geronimo Reynaga Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on Pacific Coast Highway [Long Beach, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

18-Year-Old Passenger Dies in Wrong-Way Car Accident near State Route 103LONG BEACH, CA (June 23, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, Geronimo Reynaga was killed in a wrong-way collision on Pacific Coast Highway.The incident occurred on May 13th, around 2:30 a.m., near State Route 103.According to reports, the 18-year-old driver of a BMW with two passengers struck a curb near the Terminal Island Freeway and lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the BMW struck a raised median and another curb.Upon impact, the BMW became airborne and overturned, ejecting Reynaga from the vehicle. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 18-year-old Reynaga, of Wilmington dead at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics took the driver and the other passenger to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Following preliminary duties, police suspect that impairment and speed were factors.At this time, the crash is still under investigation and anyone with information are to contact the auth...

1 Killed, Multiple Injured in Pursuit Collision on 110 Freeway [Pasadena, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

Fatal High-Speed Car Accident near Glenarm StreetPASADENA, CA (June 23, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, one victim was killed and multiple were injured in a pursuit collision on 110 Freeway.Around 12:30 a.m., officers noticed a northbound vehicle with no lights on veering in and out of their lane. Police then attempted to pull over the driver when the pursuit began.The suspect driver then crashed into two other vehicles stopped at a red light, at a high rate of speed on Glenarm Street.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the suspect driver who was not wearing a seat belt, dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Meanwhile, paramedics transported four occupants from the two other vehicles to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor to major injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers say alcohol played a role. However, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.The team at Sweet James offers th...

Brandon Castelhano Killed in Motorcycle Crash near East Edwin Road [Tucson, AZ]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

Elizabeth Manuel Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash near North Bowman RoadTUCSON, AZ (June 23, 2023) – Tuesday evening, a deadly motorcycle and vehicle collision claimed the life of Brandon Castelhano.The incident happened on May 16th, at around 6:30 p.m., near the intersection of East Edwin Road and North Bowman Road.According to the Arizona DPS, a motorcyclist identified as 24-year-old Castelhano and a vehicle driven by 36-year-old Elizabeth Manuel were involved in the collision. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear.Emergency crews arrived to the site of the collision shortly after. From there, medics transported both Castelhano and Manuel to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained.At the hospital, Castelhano succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead due to the extent of his condition.Meanwhile, Manuel was expected to survive her injuries. No additional information was disclosed and an active investigation is still ongoing.T...

Teen charged with murder and robbery in the death of Oakland baker Jen Angel, whose friends called for ‘restorative justice’ after her death

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

OAKLAND — A 19-year-old San Francisco man has been arrested and charged with killing Jen Angel, a beloved baker, activist and longtime zine publisher who was dragged to her death during a purse snatching in February, court records show.Ishmael Burch, 19, was charged June 7 with murdering and robbing Angel, as well as a second robbery that occurred the same day Angel was gravely injured. Burch was already in jail at the time he was charged, due to a June 2 arrest on suspicion of battery, records show.Authorities say that Burch was identified as the driver of a stolen vehicle that sped away after a second person took Angel’s purse and ran to the getaway car. Angel was reportedly caught in the vehicle’s door while attempting to retrieve her property, and dragged more than 50 feet before falling off into the street. She was hospitalized for two days before dying from blunt force trauma to her head, according to police and court records.The purse snatching occurred in d...

Lawsuit: “Boys-gone-wild atmosphere” permeates ambulance company where paramedic allegedly sexually assaulted elderly San Mateo County patients

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

SAN MATEO COUNTY — A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges San Mateo County’s contracted ambulance company has permitted a “boys-gone-wild atmosphere” that has led to multiple allegations of sexual assault, most recently involving a parademic accused of victimizing two elderly patients.It is the second lawsuit the Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy law firm has filed against American Medical Response, a Colorado-based company also contracted to work in other Bay Area counties.The suit filed Thursday is on behalf of an 81-year-old Pacifica woman who suffered a potential stroke and was in the back of an ambulance in May 2022 when a paramedic allegedly forced oral copulation on her, the suit says.Attorneys with Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy filed a similar suit in May against AMR alleging the same paramedic similarly sexually assaulted an 82-year-old Colma woman in December 2022 while she was strapped into a gurney and wore a neck brace.“The facts of this case are horrific … the women who were a...

Single family residence sells in Pleasanton for $2.1 million

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

1312 Greenwood Road – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 1300 block of Greenwood Road in Pleasanton has new owners. The 2,110-square-foot property, built in 1969, was sold on May 18, 2023. The $2,071,500 purchase price works out to $982 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a garage, as well as a pool in the backyard and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 7,534-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:On Harvest Road, Pleasanton, in March 2023, a 2,088-square-foot home was sold for $1,950,000, a price per square foot of $934. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,088-square-foot home on the 1200 block of Harvest Road in Pleasanton sold in June 2022, for $2,018,500, a price per square foot of $967. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 2,560-square-foot home on Del Valle Parkway in Pleasanton sold for $1,600,000, a price per square foot of $625. The home has 6 b...

Warriors unveil Las Vegas dates for Summer League

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

One day after the Warriors selected two players expected to be part of their Summer League team, the NBA released the schedule for the Las Vegas event next month.Golden State draft picks Brandin Podziemski, the No. 19 pick out of Santa Clara, and Trayce Jackson-Davis, taken No. 57 out of Indiana, are expected to debut in Warriors colors during the California Classic on July 3 and 5 in Sacramento.The Warriors will open play in the desert later that week with a date July 7 against the Lakers. That game, which tips off at 8 p.m., will air nationally on ESPN. Lakers draftees Jalen Hood-Schifino — an Indiana teammate of Jackson-Davis’ — and Maxwell Lewis, a wing out of Pepperdine.The Warriors’ three other games for Summer League are July 9 vs. New Orleans, July 12 vs. Dallas and July 13 vs. Houston.After each team plays four games, only four teams will advance to the playoffs, with semifinal games on July 16 and the title game on July 17. The 26 teams that do not ...

Bright laser Pride flag returning to Market Street Friday night

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A bright rainbow Pride flag made up of massive lasers will again flood San Francisco’s Market Street starting on Friday, June 23, and will continue shining for three nights.The 4.1-mile installation by arts nonprofit Illuminate debuted last year to great fanfare, setting off celebrations up and down the length of Market Street. (Image courtesy Illuminate)With a 49-foot width and a length exceeding four miles, the installation will consist of six colored laser beams -- purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red. Lasers positioned near the Ferry Building will shoot horizontally above Market Street, rising at a subtle 3-degree angle to crest at Twin Peaks. This year, plans call for 12 lasers, double the number of last year’s installation, creating an even more vibrant rainbow flag. The artistic illumination represents the world’s largest Pride flag. (Image courtesy Illuminate) (Image courtesy Illuminate)The installation, named "WELCOME," is part of the city's mont...

Racist fliers being investigated by Walnut Creek PD

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:51:58 GMT

(KRON) -- Racist fliers found in Walnut Creek are being investigated by the Walnut Creek Police Department. The fliers were found in the area of Homestead Avenue and Seven Hills Road, WCPD confirmed to KRON4. Dead body found on Fremont street corner Friday morning Police received a report of a flier on Friday morning but collected three identical fliers in a gutter. At this time, police have not received reports of additional fliers. Police are investigating, but at this time, no suspects or leads have been developed.No additional information is available at this time.