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Broncos CB Pat Surtain II laments late reception allowed vs. New England, calls benched QB Russell Wilson “one of the hardest workers I know”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

The Broncos had so many chances to put New England away Sunday night.If they had, who knows how much different this week might be?It’s hard to imagine Jarrett Stidham would be starting or that Russell Wilson’s benching would be among the biggest NFL storylines of the week.Among the last chances the Broncos had: A third-and-3 for New England after coach Sean Payton had taken a pair of timeouts on the Patriots’ last-minute drive.Quarterback Bailey Zappe threw the ball down the left sideline for DeVante Parker, who came back to the ball over All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II for a 27-yard completion that flipped the complexion of the waning seconds.Suddenly the Patriots only needed a couple of plays — two short completions, as it happens — before a game-winning, 56-yard field goal.Surtain on Thursday lamented the catch and said he needed to play better in that critical moment.“I just think it started with my technique,” he said. “My technique was off and I could have done better ...

LASD searching for 'armed and dangerous' murder suspect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are asking for the public's help to locate a homicide suspect who is considered armed and dangerous.Crisanthony Zavala-Guerrero, 21, is wanted for the murder of Michael Carrillo, who was shot and killed on the morning of Oct. 29 on the 44800 block of Fig Avenue in Lancaster.Carrillo was found wounded and rushed to a local hospital where he later died.Crisanthony Zavala-Guerrero, 21, is shown in this undated photo provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Zavala-Guerrero is wanted for the Oct. 29, 2023 killing of a man in Lancaster.Zavala-Guerrero has been identified as the suspect in the killing and LASD officials say he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. He's described as a Hispanic male standing around 5 feet 7 inches and weighing about 190 pounds.Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact LASD Homicide Bureau detectives Lugo or Sanchez by calling 323-890-...

Gascón announces exoneration of 2 men wrongly convicted of murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón held a press conference earlier this month alongside two men who were recently exonerated after spending decades behind bars for murders they did not commit.During the news conference on Dec. 13, Gascón apologized to Giovanni Hernandez and Miguel Solorio for their wrongful convictions, while taking time to thank members of the D.A.'s Office unit that works on cases like these.The exonerations were the third and fourth by the D.A.'s Office this year. Hernandez was only 14 years old when he was arrested and charged for a 2006 drive-by shooting that took place in Culver City that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Gary Ortiz.His first trial began in December 2010 and ended in a hung jury, in which a jury is unable to agree on a verdict. A second trial began two years later, leading to his conviction of all charges.Throughout the entire legal proceedings and his decadelong prison sentence, Hernandez and his family maintained his innoc...

Sergio Banks-Jacobo Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 58 [California City, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

61-Year-Old Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision near Tehachapi BoulevardCALIFORNIA CITY, CA (December 28, 2023) – Sergio Banks-Jacobo was involved in a deadly pedestrian crash Sunday morning on westbound Highway 58.At approximately 1:13 a.m., law enforcement responded on the westbound lanes of the freeway near Tehachapi Boulevard. According to officers, a man standing in the roadway was struck by the driver of a tractor-trailer, who was unable to avoid the collision.Upon the arrival of medical personnel, the 61-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased victim has not been disclosed by authorities at this time. The driver, identified as 23-year-old Banks-Jacobo from Fresno, remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation.For those who may have additional information regarding the Highway 58 pedestrian crash, Officer Hubbard of the Mojave CHP Office can be contacted at (661) 823-5500. Further details will be ...

Letters: Gentleman’s efforts | Roadway guidance | Tackling Trump

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Richards’ efforts werethose of a gentlemanRe: “Remembering Mr. Roadshow” (Page A9, Dec. 24).I recently came to find out that Gary Richards, the columnist of Mr. Roadshow, passed away. My heartfelt condolences to his family.Gary Richards was a good gentleman who took efforts to answer almost every message or letter he received. This dates to mid-2002 when I was residing in Cupertino and would travel on Lawrence Expressway every day to my work. I had noticed the 280 North and South entry signs on Lawrence Expressway were incorrect and had written a short note to Gary Richards. He was such a gracious person — he responded to it in the newspaper and got the sign boards corrected.Gary Richards responded positively. That’s what I appreciate.He was liked and loved by all. It is sad to see him go. May his soul be at peace.Prakash VenkatakrishnaBangalore, IndiaGratitude for Richards’...

At least 10 dead, dozens hurt in fog-related pileup in Turkey

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

Associated PressANKARA, Turkey — A chain-reaction crash Thursday involving seven vehicles on a motorway in northwest Turkey killed at least 10 people and injured 57 others, officials said.The pileup occurred in dense fog and low visibility on the Northern Marmara Highway in Sakarya province, some 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Istanbul.An investigation has been launched into the accident but Gov. Yasar Karadeniz of Sakarya said it likely occurred when a vehicle hit a truck in poor visibility, triggering other crashes at the rear.At least three intercity buses were involved in the crash.Authorities believe some passengers died when they left their vehicles and were struck by another vehicle, Karadeniz told reporters at the scene.Seven of the injured were in serious condition, the governor said.Police and emergency personnel were seen clearing the wreckage at the scene.

Hundreds more died in Ukraine dam flood than Russia reported

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

By Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov | Associated PressMYKOLAIV, Ukraine — They recognized the TV repairman.The residents of Oleshky in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine could not identify many of those they buried after a catastrophic dam collapse in June sent water coursing through their homes and shattered their lives. The bodies were too bloated and discolored, volunteer rescuers and health workers said. They described seeing faces that resembled rubber masks, frozen in that last frenzied gasp for air. But to those secretly keeping count of the drowned, Yurii Bilyi was no stranger.The cheerful 56-year-old was a town fixture. He had serviced many homes and spent his days working from a shop just across the street from the churchyard where he was buried, in a hurriedly dug mass grave, The Associated Press has learned.Anastasiia Bila, his daughter, remembers his last words clearly over the unstable phone connection. “Nastya,” he affectionately called her, hoping to soothe ...

High surf updates: Marin County, Santa Cruz evacuations lifted

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

(KRON) -- A high surf warning is in effect today and will last through 3 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS is warning of "very dangerous waves" up to 28 to 33 feet, with 40-foot waves possible in some locations."The ocean is NOT your friend today!" said the NWS on X, formerly Twitter. Areas of Santa Cruz County coastline experiencing flooding, evacuation warning The weather service is advising people to stay away from rocks, jetties, piers and other waterside infrastructure. A very high swell coming from west-northwest will create hazardous beach conditions, the NWS said.West facing beaches could see breaking waves of 28 to 33 feet.The NWS advises:Stay off rocks and jettiesStay out of and away from the waterNever turn your back on the ocean!Keep pets on a leash and away from the waterFollow our live blog for the latest updates:4:00 p.m. -- High surf warning remains in effect, Bay Area flood advisory expiresA high surf warning for the Northern and Cen...

45-year-old man fatally stabbed South of Market, SFPD investigating as homicide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department is investigating an incident in which a 45-year-old man was fatally stabbed Thursday morning as a homicide. SFPD officers with the Southern District responded at 5:37 a.m. to the area of Mission and Washburn streets on a report of a stabbing, police said. Good Samaritans shot at Pinole gas station, gunman found under I-80, police say At the scene, officers located two victims: a 45-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman. Both were suffering from apparent stab wounds.SFPD rendered aid and called for paramedics. Medics transported both victims to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The male victim was declared deceased at the hospital.No arrests have been made at this time, police said.

Fourteen arrested at Travis Air Force Base during Gaza war protest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:39:59 GMT

(KRON) -- Fourteen protestors were arrested at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield after a large crowd blocked the base's entrances Thursday morning. Police said about 150 protestors arrived at the military base's gates. Videos posted on social media showed crowds waiving Palestinian flags and holding up banners reading, "No U.S. weapons for genocide." The activist group CODEPINK Women For Peace wrote, "Today we joined several other groups in the SF Bay Area in shutting down the largest transport Air Force base in the country. We will not let arms get shipped out of our backyards to support the genocide in Gaza."Members of the Solano County Sheriff's Office, Suisun Police Department, and Vacaville Police Department were called in as backup."Members of the Police Department and representatives from Travis Air Force Base met with protest organizers to facilitate the exercise of their constitutional rights, while also ensuring the men and women serving our nation could get onto the base...