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AG Bonta: ‘Insufficient evidence’ found for Vallejo police officer who killed Sean Monterrosa

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday there is “insufficient evidence” to support criminal charges against a Vallejo police officer in the 2020 shooting of Sean Monterrosa.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | California police must tell drivers why they’re being stopped starting next year under new law Crime and Public Safety | As foundation for ‘excited delirium’ diagnosis cracks, fallout spreads Crime and Public Safety | Defense lawyers say retired police officer who held Pleasant Hill cops at bay during two standoffs ‘did not intend to kill anyone’ Crime and Public Safety | Alameda reaches settlements with Mario Gonzalez’s estate, mother Crime and Public Safety | Santa Clara County supervisors back direct access to non-police mental health team The conclusion of the California Department of Justice’s review of the shooting focused solely on potential criminal liabili...

Marin police arrest Santa-hatted arson suspect

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

Novato police arrested a man suspected of setting three arson fires while wearing a Santa hat.The fires happened on Dec. 6. Two bench fires were reported around 2:30 a.m. on Grant Avenue, and a third fire was found 45 minutes later in the Nave Shopping Center parking lot, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | AG Bonta: ‘Insufficient evidence’ found for Vallejo police officer who killed Sean Monterrosa Crime and Public Safety | Man stabbed in robbery at Half Moon Bay grocery store Crime and Public Safety | San Jose man charged with robbing Sunnyvale USPS mail carrier Crime and Public Safety | Woman killed in Oakland traffic collision is identified; suspect facing multiple charges Crime and Public Safety | San Jose: Homicide declared for April death of 2-month-old baby after findings of malnourishment, physical abuse Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and identified the suspect as Nic...

Bay Area storm updates: Rain returns overnight into Wednesday

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Following a brief respite Tuesday afternoon, heavier rains is expected to return to the Bay Area overnight Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Rain is likely to impact the morning commute and could last throughout the day Wednesday. Wednesday's rain band could deliver up to an inch of rain before the storm clears out and heads south, according to KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible before showers taper off by Thursday, the NWS said.Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the Bay Area rain.Bay Area rain updates:Wednesday, Dec. 20The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Wednesday calls for rain and thunderstorms during the whole day, with up to 100 chance of showers in some areas in the region.Forecasters say rain will continue throughout the day with the focus shifting southward Wednesday night. Light to moderate showers are expected to move into the North Ba...

Helicóptero se estrella matando a dos de sus tripulantes

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

Un helicóptero de noticias se vino abajo la madrugada del miércoles en un área boscosa de Nueva Jersey matando a dos personas quienes iban a bordo, según la entidad noticiosa.Se informó que el trágico accidente tuvo lugar en Quaker Bridge Road a la altura del Wharton State Park en Burlington County.La cadena 6 ABC News informó por escrito que la nave pertenecía a su grupo de noticias y que las dos personas quienes iban a bordo perdieron la vida.“No revelaremos la identidad de los miembros de la tripulación por el momento, ya que los familiares no han sido notificados del accidente”, publicó ABC News en su sitio web. “Ambos tiene una larga trayectoria laborando como parte del equipo de Action News”.Al momento se desconoce la causa del accidente, una conferencia de prensa se llevará a cabo más tarde la mañana del miércoles y la podrás ver en este enlace.Esta es una historia en desarrollo. Quédate pendiente a TELEMUNDO 62 para actualizaciones o descarga la aplicación gratuita.Rea...

Did you know: These 5 holiday traditions are local to Colorado

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Setting up a Christmas tree or visiting local light displays are normal things to do during the holiday season. But Colorado isn't exactly normal when it comes to holiday traditions. Colorado’s Ice Castles announces 2023 opening date Some of these traditions have been upheld for over 100 years, and you can still participate in them this year.1. Leaving Christmas lights up until the end of the stock showIt's only acceptable to leave your lights up through January in Colorado because of the National Western Stock Show.According to the stock show, this tradition could date as far back as the 1920s when some of the first lights were hung outside the state Capitol building and the Denver City and County buildings. In later years, the tradition is attributed to keeping the city festive for travelers coming in to see the stock show.As the tradition goes, Coloradans will keep their Christmas lights up until the end of the stock show.2. New Year’s Eve fireworks on Pikes Pea...

The US has released an ally of Venezuela’s president in a swap for jailed Americans, the AP learns

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The Biden administration has released a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a swap for jailed Americans, The Associated Press has learned.Alex Saab, who was arrested on a U.S. warrant for money laundering in 2020, was released from custody Wednesday. In exchange, Maduro will free some, if not all, of the at least 10 U.S. citizens who remain imprisoned in Venezuela, according to a person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.The White House declined to comment.On Friday and again on Monday, two docket entries were filed under seal in the long-dormant criminal case out of federal court in Miami, an indication that a behind-the-scenes deal was in the works.The U.S. has long accused Saab of being a bag man for Maduro. Saab’s release would be seen as a major concession to Maduro, an authoritarian leader who is himself the target of a $15 million U.S. reward for anyone bring...

Standoff unfolds in Miramar neighborhood

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

A tense situation unfolded in a Miramar neighborhood as a Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter circled overhead during a standoff. Miramar Fire Rescue responded to an alleged domestic situation at De Soto Drive and Normandy Street on Wednesday morning.7Skyforce’s coverage revealed a child inside a Miramar Police cruiser, receiving aid from fire rescue personnel at the scene. Officers, armed and on alert, indicated a standoff situation.Details of this incident remain unclear as Miramar Police officers continued their investigation. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Rollover crash causes delays on Miami Gardens Drive

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

A severe crash occurred Wednesday morning on westbound Miami Gardens Drive at Northwest 17th Avenue, leaving a chaotic scene captured by 7Skyforce. Emergency responders and police swarmed the crash site, revealing a rollover accident involving a car at a gas station.Two additional vehicles on the road suffered significant damage. As a result of the crash, delays are anticipated in the westbound lanes of Miami Gardens Drive. Fortunately, eastbound traffic seems to be moving smoothly. Commuters are advised to plan accordingly and expect potential disruptions due to the ongoing emergency response.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Gardens Police officers are actively managing the situation.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Rite Aid’s ‘reckless’ use of facial recognition got it banned from using the technology in stores for five years

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

New York (CNN) — Rite Aid has agreed to a five-year ban from using facial recognition technology after the Federal Trade Commission found that the chain falsely accused customers of crimes and unfairly targeted people of color.The FTC and Rite Aid reached a settlement Tuesday after a complaint accused the chain of using artificial intelligence-based software in hundreds of stores to identify people Rite Aid “deemed likely to engage in shoplifting or other criminal behavior” and kick them out of stores – or prevent them from coming inside.But the imperfect technology led employees to act on false-positive alerts, which wrongly identified customers as criminals. In some cases, the FTC accused Rite Aid employees of publicly accusing people of criminal activity in front of friends, family and strangers. Some customers were wrongly detained and subjected to searches, the FTC said.Rite Aid said in a statement that it’s “pleased to reach an agreement” with the FTC ...

Shrewsbury police looking to ID suspect following multiple breaking and entering cases in town

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:24:17 GMT

Police in Shrewsbury say they are working to identify a male suspect sought in connection with a string of breaking and entering cases.Sharing several photos on its Facebook page, the Shrewsbury Police Department said the individual seen on surveillance cameras appeared to be involved in multiple B&E and attempted B&E cases that happened Tuesday around the north section of Boylston Street near Colonial Drive, and Barnard Street.“We also ask residents who live in that area to please review any security camera footage they may have on their property,” Shrewsbury PD stated on Facebook. “If you observe this man, this vehicle, or any other suspicious persons or activity this afternoon, please notify us.”Anyone with information on the incidents or suspect is asked to contact Shrewsbury Police Detective Kyle Amato at 508-841-8457, or at [email protected].