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The Latest: Israel's war on Hamas intensifies

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

The war in Israel is intensifying. The Israeli military continues to pound the Gaza Strip as fear grows for the Americans and others being held hostage.Reports on the ground in Israel indicate the Israeli military has launched roughly 450 airstrikes overnight, hitting hundreds of targets across the Gaza Strip. It comes as stunning images continue pouring out of Gaza, with President Joe Biden once again expressing clear support for Israel, even calling the Hamas attack an "act of evil.""In this moment, we must be crystal clear: we stand with Israel," Biden said.Following his third call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the war broke out, Biden called for overwhelming, swift Israeli action. He also condemned Hamas."They use Palestinians as human shields. Hamas offers nothing but human bloodshed, with no regard for who pays the price."A frightening new video also shows the moment Hamas terrorists took a group of Israelis hostage on Saturday. Hamas still has more than...

Police officer stabbed in downtown L.A.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

An officer with the Los Angeles Police Department was taken to the hospital after being stabbed in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday. The incident occurred in a parking structure near 5th and Hill streets at around 4:25 p.m. as the Central Narcotics Enforcement Detail was making an arrest in the Jewelry District, LAPD confirmed to KTLA. Details are limited and it's unclear exactly what led to the situation, but an altercation occurred with an uninvolved adult male who stabbed the officer and fled the scene, prompting a foot pursuit. Several patrol units responded, and two ambulances were requested. The officer, who was wearing a tactical vest when he was stabbed, was taken to the hospital with minor puncture wounds, police said. The suspect was later taken into custody. It is unclear if he was taken to the hospital. L.A. County DA investigator and wife killed in violent crash L.A. Police and fire department personnel on the scene of a "use of force" incident downtown on Oct. 10, 20...

Thousands of dollars worth of stolen retail items found in L.A. bust

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

Two people were arrested after thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise was allegedly being sold at a retail shop in Central L.A.The two suspects, who were not identified, were found operating a local business selling a large amount of personal care and baby items, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Some of the retailers from where the merchandise was stolen include Target and CVS, officials said.Photos from the bust show tall stacks of Pampers and Huggies diapers inside the store. The boxes of diapers are also seen filled to the brim inside a minivan parked outside.Two people were arrested after a shop was found allegedly sellling thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise from CVS and Target in Central L.A. on Oct. 10, 2023. (Los Angeles Police Department)Two people were arrested after a shop was found allegedly sellling thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise from CVS and Target in Central L.A. on Oct. 10, 2023. (Los Angeles Police Department)Tw...

Five-bedroom home in Dublin sells for $2.4 million

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

2503 Bassetts Way – Google Street ViewA 2,668-square-foot house built in 2014 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 2500 block of Bassetts Way in Dublin was sold on Aug. 11, 2023, for $2,449,000, or $918 per square foot. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with five bedrooms and four baths. In addition, the house includes a two-car garage.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:In October 2022, a 2,251-square-foot home on Sunset View Drive in Dublin sold for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $733. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,131-square-foot home on the 4300 block of Sunset View Drive in Dublin sold in April 2023, for $1,583,000, a price per square foot of $743. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Sunset View Drive, Dublin, in June 2023, a 2,214-square-foot home was sold for $1,875,000, a price per square foot of $847. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Hayward: Woman killed, three injured in crash Monday night

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

HAYWARD – A 39-year-old Hayward woman was killed in a traffic collision Monday night in the city, police said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Man hit and killed by Amtrak train in Oakland is identified Crashes and Disasters | San Jose: Minivan rolls over in Highway 101 crash, killing Southern California man Crashes and Disasters | Caltrain hits, kills pedestrian near Skyway Drive in San Jose Crashes and Disasters | Driver killed in fiery toll booth crash on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Crashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist struck from behind, killed in Antioch collision The crash, which involved a pickup truck and a car, happened around 8:55 p.m. at Hesperian and Industrial boulevards, the Hayward Police Department said in a statement.The woman who died was riding as a passenger in the car. Police said she was taken to a hospital, where she died of her injuries. The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau w...

Santa Rosa woman arrested after allegedly ramming police car

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

(KRON) -- A Santa Rosa woman was arrested early Sunday morning after she rammed a police car with a stolen truck, the Santa Rosa Police Department said. Nobody was injured in the crash. An SRPD officer attempted to stop the truck at about 3:55 a.m. after seeing it "swerving and driving at inconsistent speeds" in the area of Marlow Road and Piner Road, police said. The driver sped up from 20 mph to 55 mph in an attempt to get away. Victim in fatal big rig crash on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge identified The driver reportedly turned several times before ending up on Guerneville Road. She slowed down due to a delivery truck in her way, and the officer executed a "PIT maneuver," making intentional contact with the suspect vehicle to stop it. The suspect accelerated away, per police, and then drove into another SRPD car. The officer turned their car to avoid being hit head-on by the truck. After the collision, the suspect surrendered. The driver was identified as Jasmin Colunga, a 37-ye...

Connor Bedard picks up an assist in his NHL debut as the Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Bedard did not disappoint in his NHL debut.The Chicago Blackhawks rookie picked up an assist and dazzled occasionally with his skating as Chicago rallied past Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Tuesday night.The 18-year-old Bedard, the top pick in the NHL draft, played over 21 minutes, often sharing the ice with Crosby, one of his idols. Bedard registered five of the 35 shots Chicago fired at Tristan Jarry as the Blackhawks began a new era with an impressive victory over the veteran-laden Penguins.Chicago trailed 2-0 when Crosby began his 19th season by scoring his 551st career goal, a shot into an open net off a pass from Jake Guentzel 11:56 into the second period.The Blackhawks roared back behind goals from Ryan Donato — with a secondary assist from Bedard — in the second period. Cole Guttman tied it midway through the third and Jason Dickinson gave Chicago the lead with 4:31 remaining. Nick Foligno’s empty-netter with 1:33 to go sent m...

Do you recognize this truck? It may be connected to a woman's killing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — Englewood Police are asking for the public's help in finding a truck believed connected to the killing of 41-year-old Suany Melgar Almendarez, who was found dead near South Vallejo Street and West Adriatic Place in Englewood."I just want justice, because she did not deserve this," Suany Karelia Figueroa, Almendarez's daughter, told FOX31 on Tuesday. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Almendarez's body was found on Sept. 11. The incident was ruled a homicide by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office, and police said the homicide is believed to have occurred the previous day."Everyone who knew my mom knew what a great person she was," Figueroa said.Photo released of truck in homicide casePolice said a blue Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck is believed to be connected to Almenderez's death. The pickup has the license plate AWJ-C92. "If you have more information, please go talk to police," Figueroa said. Police in Englewood believ...

Members of Denver Jewish community traveling to Israel to help fight

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — As a violent attack continues in Israel, a handful of Coloradans are traveling to the country, some to help fight.Rabbi Menachem Siderson of Aish of the Rockies said seven members of his synagogue have now arrived in Israel. He said some are reservists in the Israeli army, while others are making the trip completely voluntarily.“It was quite surprising to me, actually, to find out the news that we had young men and women that are in our community that just felt the need — one of them called it the raw need — to just pick up and find their way to Israel," Siderson said. "It makes the emotions so much higher, so much more personal, when we know the people in our community who are no longer here because they are there risking their lives to protect the country.” Americans in Nazareth barely cross into Jordan after Hamas attack Siderson said all seven of them are in their 20s and said some are leaving behind families in Colorado to go help.“They have jobs here, th...

Impostor charity scams target Israel donations

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:55:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues to unfold, scammers are setting their sights on those in the United States.Natan Ashkenazi was born and raised in Israel and has lived in the United States for three and a half years. He grew up near the Gaza border, a region marked by the atrocities of war.“It is happening to these kind of communities that I was brought up in,” Ashkenazi told FOX31. Americans in Nazareth barely cross into Jordan after Hamas attack He is working to raise support for his country, family, friends and neighbors back home through the legitimate Swords For Soldiers charity effort but was disheartened to learn of the development of various impostor scams targeting other charities.“They’re trying to intercept funds, and they’re using all these tactics to make it seem like these are valid Israelis asking for donations,” Ashkenazi said.Fake charities can aid terrorist organizationsAshkenazi told FOX31 that some fake charities imply donations will help victi...