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Thomas O’Connell Dead, Damian Lopez-Avelino Arrested after Hit-and-Run on Oak Grove Road [Concord, CA]

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

86-Year-Old Man Killed in DUI Accident near Treat Boulevard, Suspect ArrestedCONCORD, CA (December 4, 2023) – Thomas O’Connell lost his life in a fatal hit-and-run incident on Oak Grove Boulevard on Thursday evening.At approximately 6:49 p.m., authorities arrived at the intersection of Oak Grove and Treat Boulevard in response to the crash.Upon reaching the scene, officers discovered a second crash had occurred at the nearby intersection of Oak Grove and Ryan Road.Shortly after, a passenger involved in the second crash succumbed to his injuries at John Muir Hospital. The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office later identified the victim as 86-year-old Thomas O’Connell from Concord.In connection with the incident, law enforcement arrested the suspect, 19-year-old Lopez-Avelino of Concord, on multiple charges, including DUI and felony hit-and-run.For anyone with additional information related to this fatal hit-and-run, the Concord Police Department can be reached at (9...

Morgan Christie’s Boolean Logic Offers a Personal Perspective on Race, Gender, and Injustice

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

In the literary world, authors often draw upon their own personal experiences to craft narratives that resonate with readers. These narratives, rooted in real-life trials and triumphs, carry an authenticity that is hard to replicate. Author, Morgan Christie, draws from her personal experiences to convey compelling messages about race, gender, and injustice in her recently released collection of autobiographical essays, titled Boolean Logic.For some people, personal trials can serve as a wellspring of inspiration for their creative pursuits. Christie exemplifies this inspiration through the channeling of her life experiences into essays, poetry chapbooks, and short story manuscripts that challenge societal norms and provoke meaningful conversations.Christie’s debut chapbook, Variations on a Lobster’s Tale, received significant recognition when it earned the 2017 Alexander Posey Chapbook Prize. This early success set the stage for her continued growth within the industry. ...

Markato’s Leap into Asia’s B2B Landscape: A Game-Changer for Retailers and Brands

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

In the evolving landscape of Asia’s business-to-business (B2B) market, a new player has emerged with a revolutionary approach. Markato, an online wholesale marketplace, has set its sights on transforming how independent retailers and buyers in Asia interact with global brands. Founded by entrepreneurs Brian Lo and Martin Li, Markato is not just a platform; it’s a bridge connecting the East with the best of the West.Revolutionizing Retail in AsiaFor years, the Asian B2B wholesale industry has grappled with inefficiencies. Retailers faced hurdles in accessing global brands, with high costs, logistical complexities, and a need for more streamlined sourcing methods. Markato, launching initially in Hong Kong and rapidly expanding to other Asian markets, aims to solve these issues. Its mission is clear: to connect Asian retailers with unique and premium independent brands from the US, Europe, and Australia.A Platform Built on Innovation and AccessibilityMarkato offers a curate...

Luciano Sanchez Killed, Cyclist Hurt in Fiery Collision on Highway 1 [San Mateo County, CA]

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

52-Year-Old Man Fatally Injured in Fiery Accident near San Gregorio State BeachSAN MATEO COUNTY, CA (December 4, 2023) – Luciano Sanchez died Friday afternoon in a fiery crash on northbound Highway 1.Dispatchers arrived to the scene shortly before 2:00 p.m., near the San Gregorio State Beach after receiving multiple calls in the area.Following the initial investigation, a bicyclist was struck by a GMC Yukon on the right shoulder. Subsequently, the SUV veered into the southbound lanes, colliding with both a Chevrolet Silverado and a tree. Upon collision, the GMC overturned and eventually came to a halt in an embankment, where it ignited in flames.Emergency responders on the scene pronounced the GMC driver, identified as 52-year-old Luciano Lopez Sanchez of Richmond, deceased. The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office later confirmed the identity of the deceased driver.Sanchez’s passenger suffered minor injuries, while the 30-year-old male bicyclist from Woodside was air...

Correction: Affordable homes could sprout in San Jose

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

A story that ran Monday in the B section about an affordable housing development included an incorrect address for the project. The correct address is 2165 The Alameda in San Jose.

Almost $1M raised for Palestinian student paralyzed in shooting

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

By Lisa Rathke | Associated PressMore than $950,000 has been raised for the recovery of one of the three college students of Palestinian descent who was shot in Vermont and is currently paralyzed from the chest down, according to a GoFundMe page set up by his family.One of the bullets that hit Hisham Awartani on Nov. 25 is lodged in his spine, his family said.“Hisham’s first thoughts were for his friends, then for his parents who were thousands of miles away. He has demonstrated remarkable courage, resilience and fortitude – even a sense of humor – even as the reality of his paralysis sets in,” the fundraising page, which was set up on Saturday, states.Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid and Tahseen Ali Ahmad are childhood friends who graduated from a private Quaker school in the West Bank and now attend colleges in the eastern U.S. The 20-year-olds were visiting Awartani’s relatives in Burlington for the Thanksgiving break. They were walking to the house...

49ers’ Shanahan: No hard feelings against Eagles’ security director; NFL investigating Greenlaw incident

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

The NFL is investigating Philadelphia head of security Dom DiSandro for a sideline incident with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw that led to the ejection of both men Sunday.While a league source said Monday the league is gathering information on the scuffle that broke out in the third quarter of the 49ers’ 42-19 road win over the Eagles, it sounds as if coach Kyle Shanahan would be fine if the whole thing just went away.“It was hard to accept Dre getting kicked out of the game for something that involved someone that didn’t have anything to do with the game,” Shanahan told Bay Area media by conference call. “But I definitely don’t have any hard feelings toward Dom or anything like that. I don’t want to go too hard on him.“I think he got caught up in a weird situation, an emotional situation. I know a lot of people that speak very highly of him. I just couldn’t believe we lost our player because of it.”Philadelphia coach Nick ...

Rockstar Games drops ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ trailer early

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

It could have been a leak but Rockstar Games has released the trailer for its much-anticipated title “Grand Theft Auto VI” a few hours earlier than expected.Here’s what fans can glean from the video.“Grand Theft Auto VI” takes place in Vice City, which is based on Miami and was featured in “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City”It appears to star a female protagonist named Lucia this time around. That’s a first for the main series. She appears to be getting out of prison and is somehow back in trouble with the law. She appears to have a beau and they end up robbing a liquor store. It appears to be a love story.You have to love the billboards in Vice City. Apparently, there’s a drug to cure emotions. Yeah, people don’t need that.Vehicles featured include swamp boats, airplanes, motorcycles, helicopters and ATVsPlenty of Florida Men are featured.The criminal in the news clip says something about a tattoo leading to a criminal’s a...

300-plus homes may replace Sunnyvale office complex that’s in default

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

SUNNYVALE — A big — and empty — office campus in Sunnyvale that has flopped into a default on its loan could be replaced by a large housing development whose approval could proceed through a “builder’s remedy” gambit.The housing development would consist of 315 residential units, Sunnyvale planning documents show.The lender for the delinquent financing, LoanCore Capital REIT, which provided a 2019 loan totaling $63.5 million, has proposed the housing development.Sares Regis Group of Northern California, a major residential developer, is working with the lender on the proposed development, according to documents on file with Sunnyvale city officials.Horizon office complex on Oakmead Parkway in Sunnyvale. (Newmark/Peter Jograj)The property has addresses of 1230, 1250, 1270 and 1290 Oakmead Parkway in Sunnyvale.The financial difficulties serve as a fresh example of the unforeseen and cataclysmic economic woes spawned by the onset of the coronavi...

YouTuber gets 6 months for plane crash-for-clicks stunt

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:20:50 GMT

By Cheri Mossburg, Pete Muntean and Hannah Rabinowitz | CNNA 30-year-old YouTube creator and former Olympic athlete was sentenced Monday to six months in federal prison for staging a small plane crash for social media clicks.Trevor Daniel Jacob admitted to intentionally crashing his plane, which was equipped with multiple cameras to capture its demise on video, in November 2021, federal prosecutors in California said in a news release. He posted a video to YouTube titled “I Crashed My Airplane” on December 23, prosecutors said, to promote a sponsorship with a wallet company.Some viewers were suspicious of the stunt, with a number of comments pointing out Jacob was already wearing a parachute, made no attempt to glide the aircraft to a safe landing area and took a camera and selfie stick with him when abandoning the plane.Jacob lied to investigators, federal prosecutors in the Central District of California said, telling them he did not know the location of the wreckage. They say he ...