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Former Dodger Trevor Bauer Speaks On Sexual Assault Case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

Former Dodger pitcher Trevor Bauer revealed evidence presented in discovery after settling lawsuits derived from 2021 sexual assault accusations.The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office never pressed criminal charges on Bauer after reviewing an investigation by the Pasadena Police Dept. However, litigation continued through a defamation suit from the former Dodger and counter defamation suit by the accuser.Bauer posted a video to social media, saying he was “finally able to talk about this.”“Over the last two years I’ve been forced to defend my integrity and my reputation in a very public setting,” Bauer said in the video. “Hopefully this is the last time I have to do so, as I prefer to just remain focused on doing my job, winning baseball games and entertaining fans around the world.”In the video, Bauer showed a series of text messages that Hill sent to friends, insinuating a setup on her part. Some of the messages showed conversations where Hi...

Man Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Collision on 101 Freeway [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

Male Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Accident near North near North Vermont AvenueLOS ANGELES, CA (October 10, 2023) – Early Friday morning, a hit-and-run incident on the 101 Freeway claimed the life of a man.The incident occurred near North Vermont Avenue, with dispatchers arriving at the scene around 4:45 a.m.As of now, the circumstances leading up to the collision are unclear. However, preliminary reports suggest that a male pedestrian was dragged by a vehicle for several hundred yards.Emergency medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene. In response, authorities closed the southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway for investigation.The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has only identified the deceased victim as a man in his twenties. Officials from Los Angeles have yet to release further information about the collision.As of now, the suspect responsible for the hit-and-run remains at large.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies ...

‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

By Nouran Salahieh | CNNHurricane Lidia made landfall in west-central Mexico Tuesday as an “extremely dangerous” category 4 storm, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain to the area and threatening significant flooding, according to the National Hurricane Center.The hurricane’s center, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, slammed into the state of Jalisco, near Las Penitas, shortly before 6 p.m. MT, according to the National Hurricane Center.Lidia is expected to pound the region with generally 4 to 8 inches of rain, and even up to 12 inches in some areas, likely fueling flash flooding and mudslides, the hurricane center said.“A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce significant coastal flooding near and to the south of where Lidia made landfall. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves,” the hurricane center said.Lidia is moving toward the east-northeast at around 16 mph, with hurricane-force winds extending 30 miles out. Lidia’s center is...

Oakland: Police identify 20-year-old killed in double shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

OAKLAND — Police here have identified a 20-year-old man who was killed in late August during a shooting that also wounded an 18-year-old man.Demani William, 20, of San Francisco, was shot and killed Aug. 30. No one has been arrested in connection with the shooting, and police are investigating the possibility it was gang-related, authorities say.William and an 18-year-old man were found suffering from gunshot wounds on the 1400 block of 8th Avenue, a little after midnight on Aug. 30. Police soon determined that the shooting took place in a different part of Oakland, at the 600 block of East 18th Street, authorities said.The 18-year-old was hospitalized but survived. During a search of the vehicle he and William were in, officers found a loaded pistol with an extended magazine, police said.Police haven’t said if they’ve pinpointed a specific motive, nor have they released any information about potential suspects.In the days after William’s death, his Instagram...

San Mateo: 12-year-old boy arrested in connection with stabbing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

SAN MATEO – A 12-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of stabbing another boy Monday night at Central Park in San Mateo, police said.The incident happened around 8:20 p.m. at the park, located at 50 East 5th Avenue, the San Mateo Police Department said in a statement. Officers arrived to find a 15-year-old boy suffering from at least one stab wound to the left side of his body.Officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived to take the victim to a hospital.Following the stabbing, the suspect rode away from the scene on a bicycle, police said.An investigation revealed the victim and the suspect knew each other, and officers were able to identity the suspect, police said.Officers located and interviewed a number of witnesses while searching for the suspect. He was ultimately found walking in the 800 block of North Humboldt Street.The suspect was arrested and booked into Hillcrest Juvenile Hall on an attempted murder charge.The case remains under investigation and police are sea...

Celebration opens new Heinlenville Park in San Jose’s Japantown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

Heinlenville Park may be San Jose’s newest open urban space, but it comes with more than a century of history to its name, befitting its location in the city’s historic Japantown neighborhood. A few hundred people attended the grand opening ceremony Tuesday afternoon, which opened with a blessing and ended with a celebratory lion dance and a sake toast.“It’s not every day we get to open a new public space, certainly not one so beautiful. This park is exceptional,” said Mayor Matt Mahan, who called Japantown a “community that is passionate about celebrating, commemorating and living the culture of our Japanese community while also welcoming change and newcomers.”Visitors stroll through Heinlenville Park on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in San Jose, Calif. Community members held a ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new park which is named after John Heinlen, a German immigrant who rented to Chinese residents after the Chinatown neighborhood wa...

Express in downtown SF announces closure

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Express clothing store near San Francisco's Union Square will close later this month, according to a sign posted at the front of the store. The sign, bearing the message "It's not goodbye!", says the shop will close on Oct. 22. Express will maintain its location at the Stonestown Galleria, which is at 3251 20th Ave. It also has a location in Emeryville. San Francisco files lawsuit against SRO landlords in Chinatown The location that is closing is 301 Geary St. Express did not list a reason for the closure. Express is the latest San Francisco store to announce that it is closing its doors after a slew of retail shops closed over the summer. Banana Republic at the Embarcadero Center closed several weeks ago. KRON4 attempted to contact Express for a statement on the closure.

Owl rescued from center divide of 580 transferred from zoo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

(KRON) -- A great horned owl that was brought to the Oakland Zoo after being rescued from the center divide of Interstate 580 in Castro Valley is stable, according to zoo officials. The owl was brought to the zoo's vet hospital after being rescued by the California Highway Patrol last week.After the initial rescue, the CHP was directed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife to transport the owl to a nearby wooded area. However, officers brought the owl to the zoo where it was inspected by a doctor. 7 Bay Area high schools make Niche’s top 10 in California On Tuesday, zoo officials tweeted that the owl was stable enough to be brought to the Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek. According to the zoo, the owl's caretakers at Lindsay Wildlife say the owl is "grumpy" and has some bruising on its breast and pelvis.It also wasn't interested in what was on last night's dinner menu -- white mice."We're hoping he continues to heal and released back into the wild soon," said zoo offic...

Dublin Boulevard reopened following gas leak

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

(KRON) -- After being closed in both directions due to a gas leak earlier on Tuesday, Dublin Boulevard has reopened, the Dublin Police Department announced. The closure was between Tassajara Road and Brannigan Street. Victim in fatal big rig crash on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge identified PG&E was able to dig 75 yards away from the ruptured line to pinch off the area and stop the leak, police said. PG&E will remain on the scene for several more hours to complete repairs.

Johansson wins in debut, Paul has 2 power-play goals and Lightning beat Predators 5-3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:13:05 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jonas Johansson made 29 saves in his first start in place of the injured Andrei Vasilevskiy, Nicholas Paul had two third-period power-play goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 in the NHL regular-season opener on Tuesday night.Johansson was signed to be Vasilevskiy’s backup. Vasilevskiy had back surgery two weeks ago and is expected to miss another six to eight weeks.Brandon Hagel converted a penalty shot, and Nikita Kucherov also scored twice for the Lightning. Brayden Point had three assists.Nashville’s Juuse Saros stopped 29 shots. Ryan O’Reilly, Juuso Parssinen and Tommy Novak had goals in Andrew Brunette’s debut as Predators coach.Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, entering the final season of a $68 million, eight-year contract, had an assist. Tampa Bay general manager Julien BriseBois has said the salary-cap challenged team won’t begin talks on a new deal until after the season.Novak had a power-play goal at 8:48...