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Oxnard man with lengthy rap sheet indicted in federal court on firearm possession charges 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

A man from Oxnard was arrested on a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm on Friday, and now his case will be heard by a federal judge. According to a release from the FBI, Pedro Garcia, 27, also known as “Maniac,” was indicted by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles for illegally possessing a .38 special revolver and ammunition because he had been previously convicted of a felony. Garcia, who is a known member of the Colonia Chiques street gang, had been convicted of various violations of the California Penal Code and the Health and Safety Code, including assault with a deadly weapon, battery with criminal street gang activity, possession of a controlled substance with a firearm and evading a police officer, among other offenses. If convicted, Garcia would face a statutory maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison. His initial appearance in federal court is scheduled for Friday afternoon. 

Silvino Gomez Seriously Hurt in Hit-and-Run Crash on Central Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

Driver Wanted after Hitting 40-Year-Old Man Near Vernon AvenueLOS ANGELES, CA (June 16, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a hit-and-run crash on Central Avenue left Silvino Gomez hospitalized.The collision happened around 6:00 a.m. at Central Avenue and Vernon Avenue in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles.According to the police, a dark-colored vehicle ran a red light while traveling speeding on Central Avenue. The vehicle then collided with Gomez, who was walking on the street. The impact of the collision ejected Gomez into the air and he landed on his head.Following the crash, the driver did not stop to render aid to the victim, fleeing the scene instead.First responders the site of the crash transported 40-year-old Silvino Gomez of South Los Angeles to a local hospital for treatment. He remains there in critical condition.The Los Angeles Police are looking for the suspect’s vehicle, believed to have front-end damage, including a busted windshield.At this time, the city is o...

Andrew Millner Arrested after Road Rage Crash on Highway 273 [Anderson, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

Andrew Millner Kills Woman in a Road Rage Incident near Pinion AvenueANDERSON, CA (June 16, 2023) – Monday morning, Andrew Millner was arrested after crashing onto vehicle and killing a woman.The incident happened on June 5th, just after 9:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 273 and Pinion Avenue involving a truck, a vehicle, and a motorcyclist.According to the Anderson Police Department, the truck driver, identified as 31-year-old Andrew Millner was traveling at high speeds after a road rage with a motorcyclist that started on Highway 273 and Westside Road.Furthermore, the police reported that Millner ran several red lights. The motorcyclist stopped at the intersection of Highway 273 and Pinion Avenue while Millner did not.As a result, Millner slammed into another vehicle that was driven by a female driver. The woman suffered extreme injuries. Medics transported her to a local hospital for treatment. However, while at the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries and officials prono...

Carrie Walrath Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 74 [Homeland, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

33-Year-Old Woman Dies in Pedestrian Accident near Highland Palm DriveHOMELAND, CA (June 16, 2023) – Monday night, Carrie Walrath was fatally struck in a pedestrian accident on Highway 74.The incident occurred around 9:35 p.m., on the westbound lanes of Highway just east of Highland Palm Drive.Per reports, Walrath attempted to cross the corridor from south to north outside of a marked crosswalk. There, the driver of a 2002 Ford F-250 pickup-truck struck the pedestrian.Investigators say Walrath walked directly into the path of the Ford driven by a 21-year-old man. The Ford driver was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 33-year-old Walrath dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friend...

Letters: Connect wildlife | Quick-build solution | Newsom indifferent | GOP beliefs | Protecting libraries | Not normal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.We must keepwildlife connectedRe: “Highway 101 wildlife overpass proposed to sustain diversity” (Page A1, June 10).It’s exciting to see the state work toward building more wildlife bridges. Connecting what’s left of existing habitat gives pumas and other animals a much-needed lifeline.But bridges alone won’t solve the extinction crisis. If we continue to make poor land-use decisions that pave over habitats and the areas connecting them, we’ll undermine the wildlife benefits of a freeway bridge. That’s why the proposal to build a sand quarry near Gilroy would be disastrous.Like in Southern California, local mountain lions are spiraling toward extinction because roads and development have sliced up their habitat and boxed them in. This region is critical because it connects the Santa Cruz Mountains, Gabilan Range and Diablo Range. It’s also vulnerable to development.Protecting and reconnecting ...

Los Gatos: Checking out The Cats’ new barbecue menu, new look

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

The Cats is a local treasure with a storied history. The circa 1896 roadhouse above Los Gatos has been a stage stop, a speakeasy, a bordello, a realty, a sporting goods store and, since 1967, a restaurant and tavern.The latest restaurant chapter is now unfolding along Highway 17. The Cats’ new owner is ChefCentury, a culinary venture launched during the pandemic by South Bay entrepreneur Richard Tam, who wanted to provide a lifeline to struggling chefs by supplying them with a fully equipped commissary kitchen where they cooked meals for delivery.The entrance to The Cats restaurant in Los Gatos, Calif., on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) The only thing missing was customer engagement, Tam said, and chefs thrive on that. He seized the opportunity to buy The Cats brand when the iconic restaurant came up for sale, undertook a massive renovation and hired an experienced team for the kitchen.Adrian Pham, the chef-GM, combines in-depth barbecue knowledge...

Fremont murder-suicide victims identified

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

(KRON) -- A mother and two children who died in a murder-suicide in Fremont earlier this month have been identified by law enforcement officials. The Fremont Police Department said it is nearing the end of its investigation into the incident. In cooperation with the Alameda County Coroner's Office and the father/husband of the victims, Fremont PD has confirmed the victims identities as:Evelin Lemus Garcia, 28-year-oldEstefany Florian Lemus, 4-year-oldEmiliano Florian Lemus, 1-year-oldAccording to police, the father/husband of the victims hopes that releasing the names of his loved ones will bring awareness to mental health and mental health services for those in need. Mom and 12-year-old daughter dead in Tesla vehicle collision in Santa Clara The initial incident occurred on June 5 when officers responded to the 40000 block of Inglewood Common just after 1 p.m. A knife was recovered on the scene, but authorities have yet to reveal the cause of death in the incident.If you or someo...

San Jose man charged with classic car insurance fraud scheme

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

(KRON) -- A San Jose man has been charged with four felony counts of insurance fraud and perjury after he falsely reported that his classic muscle car had been stolen, according to prosecutors.Marcus Hooks, 50, had previously been convicted of two insurance fraud crimes in 2005 and 2002. His more recent alleged scheme involved a classic Oldsmobile that he reported as stolen to the Fremont Police Department."The 1968 Oldsmobile 442 that Marcus Hooks filed an $80,000 claim for had not been stolen. It wasn’t even Hooks’ car," the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office wrote. "This is one car, one man. But insurance fraud costs consumers millions each year. While fraudsters are siphoning money, our insurance fraud unit is busy reviewing cases, investigating, and filing serious charges," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said.On Aug. 8, 2021, Hooks filed a vehicle theft report in Fremont, claiming that "his" Oldsmobile was stolen while it was left on the side of the road. An investiga...

Two gang members arrested in connection to April shooting in Napa

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

(KRON) -- Two men with known gang associations were arrested Thursday in connection to an April shooting in Napa that left two teenagers injured, the Napa Police Department announced Friday. On April 5, Napa PD officers responded to a shots fired report in the 3000 block of Browns Valley Road.Officers arrived on the scene and located two victims, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old juvenile. The victims had been shot as they drove away in their vehicle, police said. The driver was grazed in the head and the passenger was wounded in the leg. Both victims were treated for their injuries. Fremont murder-suicide victims identified A black SUV was caught on surveillance video at the apartment complex where the shooting occurred. The SUV pulled up to where the victims had parked and as they drove away, the occupants fired multiple rounds at the victims.Through an investigation by the Napa Police Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), Pedro Garcia and Cesar Fernandez were identified as suspect...

Berhalter back as US coach, half-year after feud triggered a domestic-violence probe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Berhalter walked into an interview with the U.S. Soccer Federation in New York on Tuesday, 161 days after the governing body announced he had been replaced by an interim coach. He spent nearly 10 hours in talks led by sporting director Matt Crocker that included psychometrics, abstract reasoning tests, discussions of strategy and reaction to pressure.Berhalter was at Newark Liberty International Airport the following day when his phone rang,“Matt called me and he said, `You’re the guy,’” Berhalter recalled Friday after the USSF announced he had been rehired to lead the Americans through the 2026 World Cup. “It was a great feeling. You could imagine what the last six months have been like.”Mexico’s Club América had been discussing its coaching job with the 49-year-old, who put those talks on hold to speak with the USSF.“I have to do this interview,” Berhalter remembered telling the Mexican side. “I know that we have something that we’re discussing, b...