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East Bay man charged with killing driver in wrong-way Highway 4 crash, fleeing onto nearby Pittsburg BART tracks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

MARTINEZ — Contra Costa prosecutors have filed vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving charges against an East Bay man who allegedly crashed a pickup truck into another vehicle while driving the wrong way on Highway 4, killing a 50-year-old motorist.Michael Renard Armstrong, 53, of Richmond, was charged Monday with killing 50-year-old James Kuang in the Dec. 13, 2022 crash. Armstrong was also charged with fleeing from the crash by allegedly running onto nearby BART tracks in a failed attempt to evade police. BART officers arrested him on the transit agency’s property, authorities say.Armstrong was allegedly driving a Dodge Durango the wrong way on eastbound lanes of Highway 4 in Pittsburg when he allegedly crashed into Kuang’s Honda Accord at around 11 a.m., authorities say. Kuang was killed and a passenger was seriously hurt.After he was arrested, Armstrong was hospitalized and placed into a medical coma, authorities say. At the time, police suspected Armstron...

Another storm hits Bay Area: Driver killed by falling tree in San Mateo County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Flights have been delayed at SFO and road closures are in effect as the latest in a series of atmospheric rivers impacts the Bay Area. The storm is projected to bring high winds and significant rainfall to the region impacting both the morning and evening commutes. For the Bay Area, the biggest impacts will be slick and flooded roads and very strong winds through the afternoon resulting in potential downed trees and power outages. After 14 atmospheric rivers, how full are California’s reservoirs? Follow along for the latest Bay Area storm updates:Tuesday, March 212:45 p.m. -- Driver killed when tree falls on car in San Mateo CountyA tree fell on a vehicle that was driving on Alpine Road in San Mateo County near the 280 and the driver was killed, KRON4 has confirmed.2:26 p.m. -- Flood waters, high winds on Highway 1 in Mill Valley#BREAKING flood waters rising quickly and high winds picking up. This is Highway 1 in Mill Valley off freeway. @CaltransHQ shutting down half o...

Glass falls from another SF high-rise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Pieces of glass have fallen off a San Francisco high-rise located at 50 California, KRON4 has learned. The glass pieces fell on the Sacramento Street side of the building. Another storm hits Bay Area: Highway 17 reopens in both directions Sacramento Street and Davis Street are currently blocked off. The San Francisco Fire Department is on the scene. The glass is being described as spandrel glass, so it's unlikely to have come from a window.Last week, glass fell from 555 California Street during high winds. The four blocks surrounding the building were shut down for multiple hours.

21-year-old man shot and killed at Concord strip mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

(KRON) -- A 21-year-old man was shot and killed at a Concord strip mall on Tuesday, KRON4 has confirmed. The family of the deceased confirmed the killing but have asked for privacy as they console one another. The Concord Police Department confirmed that at approximately 9:48 a.m., they received a call regarding gunshots heard in the area of Solano Way and Broadmoor Avenue. San Jose Fire Chief apologizes for Pink Poodle strip club incident When officers arrived on the scene, they located two people suffering from gunshot wounds. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene and the other was transported to the hospital, police said.The investigation is ongoing, and police declined to provide any more details at this time. A witness told KRON4 they saw a man running across a parking lot, then a woman who followed him afterward. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Red Cross of Bay Area Gala to be emceed by KRON4's James Fletcher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- KRON4 Anchor James Fletcher will emcee an American Red Cross of the Bay Area event Friday honoring 2022 Red Cross Gala honorees. The Red Cross Gala is a volunteer-led fundraiser that's now in its 28th year, according to a Red Cross press release. The event, which is set for this Friday, March 24 at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, is dedicated to recognizing local heroes and supporting the Red Cross mission "to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors," the press release said.“It’s an honor to be Co-Chair of this incredible event,” said Kenzie Ferguson, who is serving alongside fellow Co-Chair Elizabeth J. Folger. “As a donor and board member, I am inspired by the mission of the Red Cross, the compassion of the volunteers and the ability of the Red Cross to reach people in need when it is most critical. The Gala is a big part of m...

Montgomery Co. high school student suffers possible overdose in restaurant near school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

A Montgomery County, Maryland, high school student is in the hospital, after suffering a suspected overdose inside a Gaithersburg McDonald’s.Montgomery County police got a call about a reported overdose just before noon Tuesday. The restaurant is across the street from Quince Orchard High School, which the student attended.The student, according to police, was given NARCAN, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The student then left the McDonald’s. It was a responding police officer who caught up with the student and got them transported to a nearby hospital, where they are in stable condition.More Montgomery County News More Education News More Local NewsIn a letter, Principal Elizabeth Thomas told the school community that it was friends of the student who called 911 during what she said was a “medical emergency” that happened off campus during lunchtime.“I want to express my appreciation for the quick action of our students to report and provide support...

Effort to recall New Orleans’ first female mayor fails

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

BATON, Rouge, La. (AP) — The effort to recall Democratic New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has failed, following an official count of petition signatures released by the Louisiana governor’s office Tuesday.Although the petition sheets contained over 67,000 signatures, most where declared invalid by the registrar. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that only 27,243 of the signatures were valid — falling about 18,000 short of what was needed to force a referendum. Signatures can be rejected for a multitude of reasons including, if they are dated after the deadline, the title page is mislabeled, there is erroneous information or profanity, if the person is out-of-parish or if the signature is a duplicate.“My administration has always remained focused on addressing the real pressing issues that face our city,” Cantrell said in a statement to WAFB-TV. “Now, with the divisiveness of the failed recall campaign officially behind us, we must heal and recommit ourselves to working collaborativel...

Divulgan video que muestra muerte de sospechoso esposado en hospital; acusan a 10 personas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

El video de vigilancia que muestra los momentos finales de la vida de Irvo Otieno, un hombre de 28 años internado en un hospital psiquiátrico, se hizo público la noche del lunes.Otieno murió el 6 de marzo en el Hospital Estatal Central en Petersburg, Virginia, al sur de Richmond, luego de que miembros del personal médico y oficiales intentaran inmovilizarlo.Siete agentes del alguacil del condado Henrico y tres miembros del personal del hospital están acusados de asesinato en segundo grado por su muerte. Los fiscales argumentaron que Otieno no parecía ser combativo y que estaba sentado en una silla cuando los agentes lo derribaron, informó The Associated Press.Aunque no se sabe cómo fue editado, el video (que puede ser difícil de ver) muestra a varios agentes arrastrando a Otieno, con las manos y los pies esposados, al área de admisiones del hospital. The Washington Post publicó el video antes que los fiscales. Finalmente lo sentaron en el suelo, mientras unos cuatro agentes seguían ...

US regulators delay decision on nuclear fuel storage license

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. regulators say they need more time to wrap up a final safety report and make a decision on whether to license a multibillion-dollar complex meant to temporarily store tons of spent fuel from commercial nuclear power plants around the nation. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a new schedule Monday, citing unforeseen staffing constraints. The agency was initially expected to issue a decision by the end of March. It will now be the end of May. The announcement comes just days after New Mexico approved legislation aimed at stopping the project. It’s expected that supporters of the storage facility will take the fight to court.New Jersey-based Holtec International already has spent an estimated $80 million in its pursuit of a 40-year license to build and operate the complex in southeastern New Mexico. Company officials said Tuesday that the delay in licensing would have only a minimal impact on the original timeline. “With a project of this complexity...

Last Match Play, last chance for Kuchar at Tiger’s record

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:05:09 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Matt Kuchar has a chance to break at least one record belonging to Tiger Woods, and the Dell Technologies Match Play will be his last chance.That’s because this is the last edition of the Match Play. And for starters, Kuchar feels lucky just to be part of the 64-man field at Austin Country Club.At stake: He needs to win three matches to set the record for most matches won in a tournament that dates to 1999. Kuchar is guaranteed three matches, starting Wednesday, in the group format.Kuchar has reached the Final Four four times, winning the championship in 2013, losing to Kevin Kisner in 2019 and twice losing in the semifinals. His career mark is 34-11-4. Woods, the only three-time winner of Match Play, has a 36-12 mark.“This is an event I love, an event that’s been really good to me,” Kuchar said Tuesday as he ducked inside from a steady drizzle. “It’s something I had my eye on and had to do some asking around, ‘Hey, how do I look to get in this...