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Killing of Oakley girl ended with juvenile court sentence for shooter, court records show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

WALNUT CREEK — A 19-year-old man was sentenced as a juvenile for murdering an Oakley teen when he was 16, maxing out his possible confinement to his 25th birthday, court records recently revealed.Jose Campos pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Aliciabelen “A.B.” Vela, who died after a fatal shooting in Antioch on Nov. 5, 2019. Vela’s boyfriend was also wounded by gunfire but survived the shooting.Campos and his co-defendant were arrested within days of the shooting but both were charged as juveniles, where public access to courts are limited and prosecutors claim they’re barred from revealing details of hearings. But a recently filed appellate court decision has shed light on the outcome of Campos’ case.Police at the time called Vela’s killing the result either a setup or a disagreement during a minor marijuana deal. Vela’s boyfriend allegedly arranged to buy a single joint of marijuana from Campos’ co-defe...

Pennsylvania manhunt for escaped killer in its 6th day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alisha Ebrahimiji | CNNThe manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante that has communities in southeastern Pennsylvania on high alert has shifted after the escaped murderer was spotted just south of the original search area, state police said Tuesday.Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison on Thursday morning and authorities began by scouring a heavily wooded area in Pocopson Township and Chester County within 2 miles of the prison – a rural area around 30 miles west of Philadelphia.Law enforcement has now expanded the perimeter of the search after a security camera on Monday evening recorded Cavalcante at a popular botanical gardens that is almost 3 miles away from the correctional facility.“We believe he is just south of that (original search) radius and that’s why, again, we’ve shifted that perimeter now to include that area,” Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said during a news conference Tuesday.Cavalcante was spotted by a security camera Monda...

A huge threat to the U.S. budget has receded. And no one is sure why.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

By Margot Sanger-Katz and Alicia Parlapiano | New York TimesFor decades, runaway Medicare spending was the story of the federal budget.Now, flat Medicare spending might be a bigger one.Something strange has been happening in this giant federal program. Instead of growing and growing, as it always had before, spending per Medicare beneficiary has nearly leveled off over more than a decade.The trend can be a little hard to see because, as baby boomers have aged, the number of people using Medicare has grown. But it has had enormous consequences for federal spending. Budget news often sounds apocalyptic, but the Medicare trend has been unexpectedly good for federal spending, saving taxpayers a huge amount relative to projections.“Without a doubt, this is the most important thing that has happened to the federal budget in the last 20 years,” said David Cutler, a professor of health policy and medicine at Harvard, who helped the Obama White House develop the Affordable Care A...

Victim stabbed outside Santa Clara bar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

(KRON) -- A victim was stabbed behind Normandy House Lounge in Santa Clara on Saturday night, police said. Officers detained a suspect, Lorenzo Lopez, at the bar on Washington Street and took him into custody.Lopez was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder. The victim was treated at a hospital for injuries from multiple stab wounds. No other details about the incident were released.

Part of Livermore to be sprayed Tuesday night for mosquitos infected by West Nile Virus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

(BCN) -- Residents in East Livermore might want to keep their heads down Tuesday night, when the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District will spray for adult mosquitoes due to increased West Nile virus activity. The district said it will apply an oil-based insecticide, Evergreen ULV (5-25) Ground, using a truck-mounted ultra-low volume sprayer. The area to be treated is bounded by Patterson Road to the north, East Avenue to the south, North Mines Road to the west and South Vasco Road to the east. The spraying will start sometime after 10:30 p.m. and will continue for a few hours. The district said a number of dead birds tested positive for West Nile virus, and two groups of positive mosquitoes have been found recently in the treatment area. Alameda County Sheriff looking for runaway missing teen District general manager Ryan Clausnitzer said in a statement, "We expect a quick and effective response by our team will suppress the mosquito population and lower t...

Patriots’ Jack Jones to serve 1 year of probation, community service in firearms case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones has agreed to serve one year of probation and 48 hours of community service in exchange for prosecutors dropping eight of the nine weapons charges he faced in connection with his June arrest at a security checkpoint at Boston’s Logan Airport for allegedly having two loaded guns in his carry-on bag.The deal was reached during a hearing Tuesday in Boston Municipal court. Jones, 25, was arrested in June after two firearms were found in what police identified as being his carry-on luggage. He was charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a large-capacity magazine and possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card. He was also charged with an airport security violation. Tuesday’s court filing showed that the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office dropped all the weapons charges. He received pre-trial probation for the security v...

Robin Fraser out as coach of the Colorado Rapids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Robin Fraser is out as coach of the Colorado Rapids with the team languishing at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.The Major League Soccer club announced the decision Tuesday. Chris Little will serve as the interim coach until the club names a successor.Fraser went 47-48-34 spanning all competitions since taking over on Aug. 25, 2019. He guided Colorado to two playoff appearances, including the top spot in the West in 2021.But the Rapids have fallen on hard times this season. They’re 3-10-13 and in the bottom of the standings.“This was a difficult decision but one we felt was necessary to best position the club to return to the playoffs and ultimately compete for trophies,” Rapids President Pádraig Smith said in a statement. “We wish him nothing but the best in the future.”Little has been with the Rapids since 2021.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

¿Qué hacer si alguien de tu familia da positivo por covid-19? Una experta da varios consejos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

(CNN) — La primera dama de Estados Unidos, Jill Biden, dio positivo por covid-19 y tiene síntomas leves, según informó la Casa Blanca. El contagio se produjo justo cuando la cantidad de los casos de coronavirus y las hospitalizaciones van en aumento en el país. El presidente Joe Biden ha resultado negativo hasta el momento.El diagnóstico de Jill Biden también tiene lugar mientras una nueva variante del virus, BA.2.86, ha despertado preocupación e impulsado a que se realicen estudios de laboratorio urgentes. Los primeros resultados sugieren que la variante puede no ser motivo de gran preocupación y que la vacuna actualizada, que se espera esté disponible a finales de este mes, funcionará bien contra ella.Mientras algunos expertos han solicitado reinstaurar el uso de mascarillas, otros han pedido un enfoque individualizado de mitigación del riesgo, centrado en proteger a los adultos mayores y a las personas más vulnerables a la enfermedad grave.Las primeras pruebas de laboratori...

Denver set to finish 2023 without hitting 100 degrees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Even with record heat waves over the summer, Denver weather temperatures have yet to hit 100 degrees, and it's likely it won't happen at all this year.The National Weather Service started tracking temperatures in Denver in 1872, and since then, temperatures have only reached 100 degrees in September twice. What’s the hottest temperature recorded in Denver? While Denver did set records for the hottest temperatures multiple times this year, Pinpoint Weather Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser said he doubts temperatures can reach 100 degrees at this point."We're too far past summer heating, the sun angle is low, the days are getting shorter, so it's probably virtually impossible that we would see a 100-degree day," Fraser said.When was the last 100-degree day in Denver?Over 150 years, the NWS has only recorded triple-digit temperatures in Denver 105 times.The last time Denver got to triple-digit heat was about 13 months ago on Aug. 5, 2022, at 101 degrees.When was the l...

Hit the runway with your fur baby during dog fashion week at SLS South Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:23 GMT

Here in Miami we take fashion very seriously. I mean, everywhere you go everyone is dressed to impress, even our furry friends.But on Wednesday, it’s our fur babies time to shine at Hyde Beach with a dog fashion week at the SLS South Beach.This is no cat walk, it’s a dog walk.Aura Copeland: “It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a night with your furry friend without leaving him or her behind at home, and to learn about the newest accessory trends, fashion trends, in dog fashion.”This year is going to be bigger and better. Over 60 fur babies will hit the run way strutting the latest trends.Aura Copeland: “You’ll see a lot barbie-inspired pink, you’ll see a lot of tutus, a lot of pearls, rhinestones, as well as fun accessories.”What a paw-fect treat.Aura Copeland: “We thought, why not celebrate the love for our dogs. All dog owners know how obsessed we are with the outfits that our dogs are wearing, so why not share this love fo...