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2 dead after shooting in Wilmington; suspect still at large

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

Police are searching for at least one suspect after a deadly shooting Monday in Los Angeles’ harbor region that killed two men, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  Calls about the shooting in the 1000 block of East M Street, near Sanford Street, in Wilmington came in at around 5:15 p.m. Details are limited and it’s unclear what led to the shooting, but authorities said a 40-50-year-old man and a second unidentified male, also 40-50 years old, were suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived. One of the victims was declared dead at the scene by paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department. The second victim was taken to the hospital where they later died of their injuries. Aerial footage of the scene captured by Sky5 showed a heavy presence of first responders, as well as a canopy, typically used when there is a death investigation, set up at the location.  L.A. police on the scene of a deadly shooting in Wilmington on Oct. 16, 2023. (KTLA)The shooting suspect, described...

Fire destroys three vehicles, damages home in Daly City

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

DALY CITY – Two Daly City residents were displaced Monday night when an older model vehicle caught fire and the flames spread to their home, fire officials said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | 4 men dead after suspected honey oil fire at California warehouse Crashes and Disasters | PG&E faces California money penalty for huge and destructive wildfire Crashes and Disasters | PG&E customers are slated to receive brief relief from soaring bills Crashes and Disasters | Vegetation fire damages East Oakland home Crashes and Disasters | Dozens injured in blaze at police HQ in northern Egypt The fire happened around 7:05 p.m. in the 800 block of Gellert Boulevard, the North County Fire Authority said in a news release. Firefighters arrived to find a burning vehicle parked in the driveway and flames spreading to the garage of a two-story home.Crews worked to extinguish the fire while also ensurin...

Fundraisers underway for parents of 18-month-old girl who drowned at San Jose daycare

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

SAN JOSE – A pair of online fundraisers is underway for the parents of an 18-month-old girl who drowned at an in-home daycare earlier this month in San Jose.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose: Sheriff’s office investigating fatal shooting in east hills Crime and Public Safety | Sunnyvale: Double shooting call ends with chase and presumed suicide of suspect Crime and Public Safety | New SJPD program aims to keep first-time misdemeanor DUI offenders out of jail Crime and Public Safety | Here’s how San Jose’s smash-and-grab prevention funds will be spent Crime and Public Safety | Editorial: San Jose cops’ troubling use of force with mentally ill Payton Cobb, of Hollister, died Oct. 2 after she and two other children ended up in a pool at Happy Happy Home Daycare. Another girl, 16-month-old San Jose resident Lillian Hanan, also died. A 2-year-old boy survived and is ex...

Man arrested in Lafayette with large stash of stolen credit cards and checks

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

(KRON) -- A man arrested in Lafayette on Sunday was found with drugs and a large stash of stolen personal goods in his car, the Lafayette Police Department said. An LPD officer saw a man using an ATM machine in the 3600 block of Mount Diablo Boulevard who left after seeing the officer. LPD said the officer ran a records check on the car's license plates and it was reported as stolen by the Oakland Police Department. Former A’s pitcher retires, blasts owner John Fisher in video Police pulled the car over and found methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, stolen mail, checks, credit cards, ID cards and passports. LPD shared images (above) showing about roughly 40 credit cards, 30 checks and more. The victims are from Alameda County, Orinda and Southern California, LPD said. The driver, who police said also had replica firearms in the car, was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. He was identified by police.

Former Fresno Hells Angel president accused of illegally cremating 4 missing persons

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A former president of the Fresno chapter of the California motorcycle club Hells Angels is allegedly involved in arranging an illegal cremation of four other members, according to a sentencing memorandum filed to the San Francisco division of the U.S. District Court first reported by Mercury News.Merl Hefferman, 54, was set to be sentenced for aiding the cremation of a man who was murdered in 2014, but it was reported that prosecutors had alleged there were a total of four illegal cremations reported to the FBI.According to Mercury News, federal authorities also believe they know the identities of all the victims. Mercury News stated that prosecutors said former Hells Angels members, Robbie Huff, Arthur Carasis and Juan Guevara were illegally cremated by Hefferman.Hefferman's attorney, James Bustamante, denied that his client had anything to do with the illegal cremations - except the one he already pleaded guilty to. Hefferman pleaded guilty to obstruct...

As Biden heads to Israel and Jordan, aid is held up for a Gaza on the verge of total collapse

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.S. hoped to break a deadlock over delivering aid to increasingly desperate civilians in besieged Gaza following a brutal attack by Hamas militants, as President Joe Biden was set to head to Israel and Jordan on Wednesday.Aid workers warned that life in Gaza was near complete collapse because of the Israeli siege, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking shelter, ever-decreasing water supplies and power running out at hospitals.At the Rafah crossing, Gaza’s only connection to Egypt, truckloads of aid were waiting to go into the tiny, densely populated territory, and trapped civilians — many of them Palestinians with dual nationalities — were hoping desperately to get out. Mediators were trying to reach a cease-fire to open the border, which shut down last week after Israeli airstrikes, but by early Tuesday it was unclear who was keeping the crossing closed. Gen. Erik Kurilla, the head of U.S. Central Command, arrived in Tel Aviv for meetings with Is...

Bélgica busca al sospechoso del asesinato de dos suecos en Bruselas

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

(CNN) –– Sigue prófugo el sospechoso de matar a dos ciudadanos suecos en un ataque terrorista en Bruselas, al tiempo que las autoridades refuerzan la seguridad para proteger a un gran contingente de aficionados al fútbol que se encuentra en el país.El tiroteo mortal del lunes se produjo cuando Bélgica recibía a Suecia en un partido de fútbol clasificatorio para la Eurocopa 2024 en el Estadio Rey Balduino, a 5 kilómetros del centro de Bruselas, lo que obligó a suspender el partido en el entretiempo.En un video publicado en redes sociales, un hombre que se identificó como el atacante dijo estar “inspirado por el Estado Islámico”, informó un portavoz de la oficina del fiscal federal de Bélgica, y agregó que “la nacionalidad sueca de las víctimas fue mencionada como una motivación probable para el acto”.“En esta etapa no hay indicios de una posible relación con la situación israelí-palestina. Basándonos tanto en los hechos como en la denuncia, se han tomado...

Virginia corrects its ‘oops’ on the sales tax holiday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

It’s too late to help you with back-to-school shopping, but Virginia’s sales tax holiday is coming back this weekend.The state sales tax holiday is from Friday, Oct. 20 to Sunday, Oct. 22. Lawmakers forgot to renew the sales tax holiday during budget negotiations back in March, and the legislation expired so it could not be offered in August as usual, when people are usually shopping for back-to-school items.During the sales tax holiday, consumers can buy qualifying items in Virginia without paying the state’s 5.3% sales tax.Qualifying shoes and clothing under $100 are still part of this weekend’s holiday, plus certain school supplies under $20. Items like sneakers, costumes, diapers and winter gear including coats, scarves and boots will be included, among many others.However, buyers will still have to pay sales tax on what the state deems “clothing accessory items” like cosmetics, jewelry and umbrellas. “Protective equipment” like breathing masks, hel...

Brussels terror attack suspect shot by police

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

Brussels police on Tuesday morning shot a man suspected of killing two Swedish football fans in a terrorist attack on Monday night, according to Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden speaking on Belgian radio.Verlinden said she was waiting for more information from the police. She did not confirm whether the suspect was alive or dead. In a press conference at 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said the suspect was “a man of Tunisian origin” who “was staying illegally in our country.”Monday night’s shooting took place not far from the city center, and happened shortly before Belgium played Sweden in an international football match. This story is being updated.

Breton wants more time on EU defense investment plan

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:28:27 GMT

Presented by ASD By CALEB LARSON with JOSHUA POSANER, VERONIKA MELKOZEROVA and JAN CIENSKI PRESENTED BY View in your browser or listen to audioSNEAK PEEK— Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton will tell the College of Commissioners today that he needs a bit more time to draft up a long-term financing scheme for Europe’s military.— Retired U.S. General Ben Hodges sees significant progress being made by Ukraine, despite the fact they’ve not gotten long-range strike capabilities from the U.S. and Germany.— With Israeli forces seemingly poised to launch a ground invasion of Gaza, two experts wonder if European militaries would be able to do the same if needed.Good morning and welcome to Morning Defense. Tips to jposaner@politico.eu, lkayali@politico.eu and clarson@politico.eu or follow us at @joshposaner, @LauKaya and @calebmlarson.DRIVING THE DAYBRETON WANTS TO WAIT ON DEFENSE STRATEGY...