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Baby struck by shrapnel during attempted robbery in Oakland

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

(KRON) -- A 15-month-old baby was struck by shrapnel in a stroller during an attempted robbery in Oakland Tuesday morning, according to the Oakland Police Department. The incident happened on the 800 block Trestle Glen Road just before 11 a.m. The baby was being pushed in a stroller by a grandmother when two men attempted to rob the grandmother at gunpoint, police said. Neighbor Laurie Johnson said she raced outside after hearing the grandmother's screams. "I heard a woman screaming, I saw she had a stroller. I saw the criminals leaving and tried to comfort her," Johnson told KRON4. Man who fell off pier near SF Presidio transported to hospital in critical condition The gun was discharged during the incident and the baby suffered shrapnel injuries, police said. The 15-month-old victim was taken to a local hospital for additional treatment, and is currently in stable condition.Oakland resident Lynn Mladjov said, "It seems everyone is a target. This is no way to live. I want to see...

Santa Clara County pouring millions of dollars into affordable housing projects

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

(KRON) -- One of the most unaffordable places to live in America, Silicon Valley, is slated to build new affordable housing units after a vote by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.Supervisors on Tuesday approved $31.1 million in funding for three projects that will create 201 affordable housing units in Mountain View, San Jose, and Santa Clara.The three new developments approved Tuesday include: 1265 Montecito Ave. in Mountain View (85 rental units)Civic Center Multifamily Affordable Housing Development in Santa Clara (108 rental units)4th and Reed in San JoseVulnerable residents are struggling with the region’s housing crunch and soaring rent prices. According to a 2022 homeless census, there were 10,028 people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County – the 4th highest total in the U.S. Seventy-seven percent were living outdoors, on the street, in vehicles, or in other locations not meant for habitation, the census states.Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors pre...

Ricky Martin solicita desestimar la contrademanda de su sobrino por “conducta sexual no consensual”

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

SAN JUAN – El cantante Ricky Martin ha solicitado al Tribunal de Primera Instancia de San Juan desestimar la contrademanda presentada este mes por su sobrino, Dennis Yadiel Sánchez Martín, por “conducta sexual no consensual”.La réplica de la reconvención presentada por los abogados del artista, publicada este martes por los medios puertorriqueños, califica las reclamaciones como de “naturaleza frívola y temeraria”.Sánchez Martín contrademandó a su tío el pasado día 3 por $10 millones de dólares por los daños causados por una serie de supuestos encuentros sexuales no consentidos desde que tenía 11 años. Juez niega petición de sobrino de Ricky Martin de desestimar demanda de $30 millones El sobrino del cantante boricua Ricky Martin obtiene representación legal en su caso La representación legal del cantante asegura en el documento que los daños reclamados son “irreales y/o especulativos” y n...

Senzel hits go-ahead homer in 7th inning, helping Reds to 3-1 win over Rockies

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Nick Senzel hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Tuesday night.Colorado’s Ezequiel Tovar ended an 0-for-8 skid before breaking up a scoreless game in the bottom of the sixth inning with his third home run of the season. He connected on a 2-1 offering from the Reds’ Brandon Williamson, who was making his major league debut and had retired 14 in a row.Williamson, a 25-year-old left-hander, struck out six in 5 2/3 innings and had allowed only a single to Charlie Blackmon in the first inning before Tovar hit a 415-foot shot to right-center.The Rockies got a solid outing starter Chase Anderson, who pitched five innings of one-hit ball in his Colorado debut after being claimed off waivers Friday from Tampa Bay. The 35-year-old right-hander began the season with the Reds’ organization before being traded earlier this month to Tampa.The Reds broke through against the Rock...

Cherelle Parker wins Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor, likely positioning her as 1st woman in that role

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cherelle Parker wins Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor, likely positioning her as 1st woman in that role.Source

Garcia extends MLB lead in RBIs, Rangers beat Braves 7-4

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García extended his MLB-leading RBI total to 44 with a two-run homer, Dane Dunning was solid again while filling the rotation spot of injured ace Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 on Tuesday night in a matchup of division leaders. Dunning (4-0) allowed one run over six innings in his third start since deGrom went on the injured list April 29 because of elbow inflammation. The right-hander has won two of those games, and his other two wins came in games when he took over after deGrom exited early because of injury concerns.Dunning had four strikeouts without a walk while throwing 60 of 92 pitches for strikes. Will Smith, the fourth Texas reliever, worked a perfect ninth for his eighth save in nine chances.Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for the third game in a row for the NL East-leading Braves (26-16), who lost for the fifth time in the past six games. They still have a five-game lead over second-place Miami in the division. Even ...

Robert homers for 4th straight game, White Sox beat Guardians 8-3

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. homered for the fourth straight game, Gavin Sheets and Jake Burger went deep off Shane Bieber in Chicago’s six-run fifth inning, and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Tuesday night.Lance Lynn (2-5) allowed three runs — one earned — on seven hits in seven innings. He struck out seven and walked none.Robert’s solo shot to deep left in the eighth was his AL-leading 12th homer of the season. He became the first White Sox player to homer in four consecutive games since Matt Davidson in 2017.Sheets’ three-run shot and Burger’s two-run drive were among six straight hits by the White Sox with two outs in the fifth as Chicago jumped ahead 6-0.Bieber (3-2) was charged with six runs, five earned, on 12 hits in 4 2/3 innings.Yoán Moncada and Andrew Vaughn each had two hits and an RBI for the White Sox.Cleveland’s Steven Kwan drove in runs with a sacrifice fly and a double.The Guardians played without All-Star third baseman José Ramírez,...

Mind-wandering crashes double in Colorado

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — State troopers are warning drivers to pay attention after mind-wandering crashes doubled in Colorado last year.FOX31 went on an exclusive ride-along with Colorado State Patrol to learn firsthand about the growing problem. These are not people on their phones, but still, their lack of attention could end — and has ended — in extreme danger and death on the roadways.“It could be any time of the day,” CSP Trooper Gabriel Moltrer said. “I've seen instances where people have actually hit the rear of semis from not being fully aware of their surroundings, and they just end up just driving right into them. People not navigating their turns properly because their mind is elsewhere." ‘Please drive safely’ sign honors mother who died after motorcycle crash In 2022, when state troopers determined a human factor for an injurious or fatal crash caused by distraction, the second-largest human factor was “looked but did not see," or a person’s mind was elsewhere. In fact...

Air quality concerns raised after Denver apartment fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Cleanup efforts are underway at the Cambridge Place apartments in Denver after a fire broke out in one of the units Monday evening.Fire officials with the Denver Fire Department said the fire was contained to one unit on the third floor, but there was extensive smoke damage to floors three, four and five. Julie Ryberg lives on the fourth floor and said she had just gotten off work. “I started to smell something burning and I went out on my balcony, and I saw the black smoke coming out of the apartment that was on fire,” Ryberg said. “The stairwells were full of smoke. You could hardly see. You had to feel the railing to help yourself down.” 10 women accuse Denver doctor in date rape case Despite the flames and the smoke, the property management company told FOX31 everyone is allowed back in their units. But Ryberg said she’s still concerned about air quality in the building. "It smells really smoky and it has a chemical smell,” Ryberg said.  It...

Biden to honor 9 with Medal of Valor, including Colorado officer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:41 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two New York Police Department officers ambushed and killed responding to a 911 call and the rookie cop who took down the gunman are among those who will be honored Wednesday by President Joe Biden with the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer. The three NYPD officers, a Houston police officer, Colorado police official, Ohio sheriff’s deputy and three FDNY firefighters are the nine who will be receiving medals in a White House ceremony before Biden departs for Japan and the Group of Seven summit. Denver Police launches new orientation program for recruits NYPD officer Wilbert Mora and his police partner Jason Rivera were shot Jan. 21, 2022, while responding to a call about a family dispute in a Harlem apartment. Officer Sumit Sulan shot and killed the gunman, ending the deadly encounter moments after it began. Rivera died that night, Mora was pronounced dead four days later. The fallen cops were no strangers to tension...