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Ricardo Martinez Killed in DUI Crash on 43rd Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

35-Year-Old Pedestrian Dead, One Arrested after Vehicle Collision near Glendale AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (June 15, 2023) – Saturday night, police responded to a DUI crash that claimed the life of Ricardo Martinez.On June 10th, just before 9:45 p.m., officers were dispatched near 43rd and Glendale avenues involving a pedestrian crash.According to the Phoenix police, they arrived at the scene and found 35-year-old Martinez on top of the vehicle.Investigation showed that Martinez attempted to cross Glendale Avenue mid-block when he was struck by the vehicle headed eastbound.Consequently, Martinez was taken to the hospital with significant injuries where he was later pronounced dead.Furthermore, the driver, identified as 47-year-old Matthew Rhoades, remained at the scene and was assessed by the authorities.Rhoades was determined to be impaired at that time and he was taken into custody.Following the events, Rhoades was charged with aggravated DUI for driving impaired with a suspended dri...

The Humboldt Preharvest Dep Report 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

For many cannabis enthusiasts, the first real wave of the year’s harvest starts with the light-deprivation-style grown cannabis that comes down each June. The resulting cannabis is often shortened to deps by industry folks. They’re produced by farmers using various means to control the light cycle to force plants to flower. They started to become prevalent in the mid-2000s. For many years a lot of people just used the early dep harvests to pay their trimmers in the fall when their full-term harvest came down. But the quality of the product saw the prevalence of the cultivation style continues to grow to this day, where many expect solid deps to be a big part of the forthcoming national marketplace. When it comes to deps, Humboldt County is one of the best places in the world to find the best representations of various strains grown that way. In the years The Emerald Triangle’s farms weren’t decimated by fire and smoke, it basically seemed impossible to grow better deps than the crea...

Guardsman indicted on charges of disclosing classified info

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly classified military documents has been indicted on federal felony charges, the Justice Department said Thursday.Jack Teixeira faces six counts in the indictment of willful retention and transmission of national defense information.He was arrested in April on charges of sharing highly classified military documents about Russia’s war in Ukraine and other top national security issues in a chat room on Discord, a social media platform that started as a hangout for gamers. The stunning breach exposed to the world unvarnished secret assessments of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the capabilities and geopolitical interests of other nations and other national security issues.A judge last month ordered him to remain jailed as he awaits trial, saying that releasing Teixeira would pose a risk that he would attempt to flee the country or obstruct justice.His family has expressed support for him,...

Tech and biotech layoffs jolt Silicon Valley, Disney and Hulu cuts hit L.A. area

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

Tech and biotech companies have chopped hundreds more jobs in the Bay Area, while the latest effects of a massive restructuring in Hollywood are being felt at Disney Co. streaming services, new state labor filings show.Western Digital and Qualcomm are among the high-profile tech companies that have decided to slash jobs in Silicon Valley, while Disney Co. units Disney Streaming Technologies and Hulu chopped workers in the Los Angeles area, according to official letters sent to the state Employment Development Department.Here is how the latest staffing reductions shape up in the Bay Area and Southern California:Western Digital, 211 job cuts in MilpitasTwist Bioscience, 197 staff cuts in South San FranciscoQualcomm, 71 layoffs in Santa ClaraHulu, 62 job cuts in Santa MonicaDisney Streaming Technology, 54 layoffs in BurbankWith the most recent disclosures of job cuts, tech companies have revealed plans to chop well over 25,000 Bay Area jobs during all of 2022 and so far in 2024, this n...

Alameda County Fair marks opening festivities in Pleasanton this weekend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

PLEASANTON — The annual Alameda County Fair makes its galloping return to Pleasanton this weekend, bringing with it decadent food, carnival rides and a concert series that will feature Ashanti and Bay Area legend E-40.The fair, which opens at noon Friday and runs through July 9 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, will also feature live horse races, drone shows, animals, exhibits, pig races and a family-friendly “Movies on the Lawn” series, showing such as films as “Madagascar” and “Coco.”Fairgoers on Sunday, June 18, can also take in the Pride-themed celebration “Out at the Fair,” which will feature a performance by hip-hop soul artist Erica Ambrin and The Eclectic Soul Project.Here’s the full lineup of nightly concerts, which begin at 8. Tickets are required for floor and club reserved seating; bleacher seats are free with general admission fair tickets:June 16: Con Funk ShunJune 17: Yachtley Crew — The titans of soft rockJune 18: Bee Gees GoldJune 21: Jesse McCartneyJune 22: ...

AT&T flagship store in downtown SF to close

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- In more bad news for downtown San Francisco retail, the AT&T flagship store located at 1 Powell Street will be closing this summer, KRON4 has learned. The store, which is located near the Powell Street Cable Car turnaround, is slated to close on Aug. 1.An AT&T spokesperson cited changing consumer shopping habits as the reason for the closure. No mention was made of shoplifting or conditions on the street in the surrounding neighborhood. Cinemark and Westfield abandoning downtown SF just the latest in string of bad news Employees at the store will be offered jobs at other retail locations in San Francisco, the spokesperson said.Here is the complete statement they provided:"Consumer shopping habits continue to change, and we’re changing with them. That means serving customers where they are through the right mix of retail stores, digital channels and our phone-based care team. We are proud of our continued presence in the community, not only through o...

Person of interest in Mission District mass shooting taken into custody

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person of interest in connection to Friday's mass shooting in the Mission District is in custody, the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) confirmed Wednesday night. Javier Campos was taken into custody after nine people were shot near 24th Street and Treat Avenue. Local leaders speak out after Mission District mass shooting Campos had "several" outstanding warrants for his arrest from other law enforcement agencies across the Bay Area, according to SFPD. Multiple agencies assisted in taking Campos into custody.SFPD responded to the shooting Friday around 9:07 p.m. Nine of the victims were taken to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. No other details were immediately available. This story will be updated.

Robbery at 7-Eleven in American Canyon interrupted, 3 arrested, ghost gun seized

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

(KRON) -- Three suspects who police say were in the process of robbing a 7-Eleven store in American Canyon were arrested early Thursday morning, according to the American Canyon Police Department. Officers were on the lookout for a red Chevy Impala that had been connected to the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Vacaville. Descriptions of suspects connected to the vehicle were also given to ACPD.An American Canyon PD officer found the Impala parked on the side of a building and unoccupied at the 7-Eleven location on Rio Del Mar and Highway 29. Suspects who matched the descriptions could be seen inside the store. It appeared a robbery was taking place, police said. Fentanyl seized from ‘Tenderloin’s poison pipeline’ could kill 2.1 million, Newsom says The officer placed a tire deflation device under the suspect vehicle to prevent it from driving off and waited for backup. The three suspects then came out of the store and saw the officer. He ordered them to stop and get on the ground. ...

SFFD: 5 kayakers in 'distress' located safely

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Crews were responding to a report of five kayakers in "distress" Thursday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department announced on Twitter. As of 3 p.m., the kayakers are being rescued at the water outside of Oracle Park. AT&T flagship store in downtown SF to close Minutes later, the kayakers have been located safely, SFFD tweeted at 3:20 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Sponsored: Local Business bringing the rich flavors of Italian artisan wine to the Bay Area

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:54:39 GMT

Villa Italia's Winemaker and Importer Lorenzo Scarpone joined host Olivia Horton to talk about all things Italian wines. Watch the clip to see what wine varietals will leave you feeling like you have been whisked away to Italy!