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Ashley Vailes Dies in Red-Light Collision on 35th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

19-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Striking Power Pole near Thunderbird RoadPHOENIX, AZ (December 26, 2023) – Ashley Vailes died Thursday morning in a red-light crash on 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. Emergency responders arrived just before 9:00 a.m. on December 21st.According to reports, Vailes ran a red light at the intersection while traveling east on Thunderbird. At the same intersection, she collided with a police vehicle attempting to turn onto southbound 35th Avenue. Subsequently, Vailes collided with a power pole, causing the vehicle to catch fire.Emergency teams promptly arrived to extinguish the flames and extricate Vailes from the vehicle. Due to the severity of her injuries, medics later declared 19-year-old Vailes deceased.Additionally, paramedics transported the police officer involved to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.The intersection was temporarily blocked by crews for cleanup operations, and motorists were advised to steer clear of t...

Woman Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Crash on Showers Drive [Mountain View, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

Female Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Collision in Walmart Parking LotMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (December 26, 2023) – A pedestrian collision at the 500 block of Showers Drive claimed the life of one woman Monday morning.Police responded to the incident around 6:00 a.m. at a Walmart parking lot at 500 Showers Drive.Upon reaching the scene, officers discovered that a worker en route to work had collided with a woman in the midst of the parking lot. Investigators determined that the location was covered in thick fog during the crash. Emergency medical personnel transported the female victim to a hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. As of now, the identity of the deceased pedestrian is being kept confidential, pending notification to her next of kin.Individuals possessing additional information regarding the Showers Drive pedestrian crash are urged to promptly contact local authorities.In th...

Alfred Velma, Celsey Lively Killed in 2-Car Accident on Highway 287 [Anderson County, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Auto Collision near CR 1435ANDERSON COUNTY, TX (December 26, 2023) – Alfred Velma and Celsey Lively died Wednesday in a two-car crash on Highway 287.The incident occurred near CR 1435, just north of Elkhart. According to reports, Velma, of Seagoville was operating a 2022 Toyota Tacoma towing a trailer south and approached a curve.For reasons under investigation, the trailer began to sway and caused the truck to lose control. Paramedics later declared both 62-year-old Velma and 32-year-old Lively, of Elkhart dead at the scene.Once available, more details will be released to the public.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Alfred Velma and Celsey Lively. May you find comfort and strength during this time.Losing a loved one in a car accident can have devastating effects on the emotional and financial well-being of those left behind. Let the wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James help you during t...

Police probe Christmas Day swatting call at Rep. Greene’s home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

By Sarah Dewberry | CNNAuthorities are investigating a Christmas Day swatting call at Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s residence in Rome, Georgia.Greene took to social media Monday morning, posting on X, “I was just swatted. This is like the 8th time. On Christmas with my family here.”On Monday, 911 dispatch informed officers that a call came through the suicide prevention hotline from a man possibly calling from Rome, New York, claiming he’d shot his girlfriend at Greene’s Georgia address, Rome, Georgia, police information specialist Kelly Madden told CNN on the phone. The caller also had threatened to kill himself.Rome Police informed Greene’s security team of the phone call while officers were en route to the home, according to Madden, and were told nothing was amiss at the home. Madden said officers were turned around before arriving at the house.“My local police are the GREATEST and shouldn’t have to deal with this,” Greene added in her post. “I appreciate them so much ...

The right to protest is under threat in Britain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

By Jill Lawless | Associated PressLONDON — For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison. For hanging a banner reading “Just Stop Oil” off a bridge, an engineer got a three-year prison sentence. Just for walking slowly down the street, scores of people have been arrested.They are among hundreds of environmental activists arrested for peaceful demonstrations in the U.K., where tough new laws restrict the right to protest.The Conservative government says the laws prevent extremist activists from hurting the economy and disrupting daily life. Critics say civil rights are being eroded without enough scrutiny from lawmakers or protection by the courts. They say the sweeping arrests of peaceful demonstrators, along with government officials labeling environmental activists extremists, mark a worrying departure for a liberal democracy.“Legitimate protest is part of what makes any cou...

California is pressing universities to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts. How two campuses are succeeding.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

When San Jose State anthropology professor Elizabeth Weiss tweeted a picture to celebrate returning to campus in September 2021, it caught the attention of Assemblymember James Ramos, a Democrat from San Bernardino and the Legislature’s first and only Native American member.“So happy to be back with some old friends,” read the caption of Weiss’ tweet, which included a photo of her holding the skull of a Native ancestor in front of boxes of other remains.For Ramos, a member of the San Manuel Indian Reservation’s Serrano/Cahuilla tribe, the caption was an example of the lack of respect for Native history in California. The boxes in the photograph’s background were a reminder of the vast collections of Native remains and artifacts still being held illegally in California’s public university systems.The post prompted Ramos to request an audit of the California State University’s repatriation progress — the act of institutions giving back remains and artifacts to Native tribes as require...

High Surf Warning issued for Thursday along Bay Area coastline

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning from 3 a.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. on Friday. The warning is issued for the Central and Northern California coastline.The weather service said conditions may be “deadly.” Possible outcomes could be injuries or drowning.Image: NWS Two rain systems to arrive in Bay Area this week The NWS forecasted large breaking waves of 20 to 26 feet on west and northwest-facing beaches.Potential hazards include large breaking waves, rip currents, sneaker waves, increased coastal run-up, and storm surges. For your safety, the NWS advises the public to avoid coastal jetties and, if possible, avoid the beach completely. According to the NWS, large waves can wash people off jetties and rocks. For people who decide to go to the beach, be hypervigilant about your children and pets' whereabouts and never turn your back on the ocean.

Sterling Park native promoted to Navy rear admiral

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

Julie Treanor, the Navy’s director of Fleet Ordnance and Supply for the U.S. Fleet Forces Command, was promoted to rear admiral lower half during a ceremony at the USFF headquarters in Norfolk on Dec. 15.“It is a privilege to wear the cloth of this great Nation and my profound honor to lead some of America’s best and brightest in defense of our shared ideals,” Treanor said in a news release. “I am honored for this promotion and the opportunity to continue my military service.”A rear admiral generally commands a fleet of Navy ships, submarines and air wings and is the highest naval rank maintained during peacetime, as all higher ranks are temporary and linked to a specific position.Treanor is the daughter of retired Commander Richard Treanor and Sheila Treanor, who were longtime residents of Sterling Park from 1972-1994 and who, through their children, were active in the Sterling Park community and its various athletic programs.Treanor is one of se...

Apple seeks a way in court to keep 2 of its best watches on shelves during bitter patent dispute

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

Apple filed an emergency motion seeking court permission to begin selling two of its most popular watches again until a final decision on its broader appeal in a bitter patent dispute is decided.The company cut off sales right before the Christmas holiday and in a motion filed Tuesday, Apple said it would suffer “irreparable harm” if previous court orders remain for the two weeks that it said the U.S. International Trade Commission will take to respond to its appeal.Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives estimates Apple’s holiday-season sales would be reduced by between $300 million and $400 million. On Oct. 26, the ITC determined that Apple infringed on two patents owned by Masimo Corp. and Cercacor Laboratories, both U.S. companies. After a 60-day review, the ITC’s decision became final Tuesday, but the company had already pulled the watches from store shelves and removed them from its online sales lineup.On Tuesday, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai let the ITC ...

Texans hope to get Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:27:32 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston lost for the second time in three games this past weekend and now the Texans must wait to see if star rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud can return Sunday to keep their dwindling playoff hopes alive.The Texans (8-7) suffered a 36-22 loss to Cleveland behind a subpar performance from Case Keenum in his second game filling in for Stroud, who sustained a concussion Dec. 10.Coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud is improving and returned to team meetings late last week, but the second overall pick hasn’t practiced since he was injured against the Jets and it’s unclear if he will return Sunday against Tennessee.The Texans have the same record as AFC South foes Jacksonville and Indianapolis but are in third place because of a 2-2 division record. They remain in contention not only for a playoff spot but also the AFC South title with a visit to the Colts coming after Sunday’s visit from the Titans.But Ryans said they can’t worry about playoff scenarios unless they take care of t...