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Man Hurt in Hit-and-Run on National Avenue [San Diego, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

Pedestrian Crash near 37th Street Left 46-Year-Old Man HospitalizedSAN DIEGO, CA (August 23, 2023) – Monday evening, a hit-and-run on National Avenue injured a male pedestrian.The collision happened at around 9:00 p.m., at the 3700 block of National Avenue in the neighborhood of Southcrest.According to reports, a 2020 GMC Sierra in the westbound lane hit the man attempting to cross south on National Avenue.Following the collision, the Sierra veered to the left and crashed into a wall. However, the driver did not stop and fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim.Upon arrival, authorities discovered the male victim suffering from serious injuries, including multiple fractures and a collapsed organ.Eventually, paramedics arrived at the scene and transported the 46-year-old male pedestrian to a hospital. The victim’s injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.Officials recovered the suspect’s vehicle on the 3600 block of Logan Avenue. At this time, t...

Bert Wilhelm Simons Dies in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Chino Drive [Mohave County, AZ]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

60-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Auto Accident near Colorado RoadMOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (August 23, 2023) – Sunday morning, Bert Wilhelm Simons was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Chino Drive.Authorities responded to the scene around 10:15 a.m., near Colorado Road on August 13th.At this time, the events leading up to the collision remain unclear. However, reports indicate that a truck and an SUV collided in the area. In addition, a power pole was knocked down.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 60-year-old Simmons, of Golden Valley dead at the scene.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Bert Wilhelm Simons. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Losing a loved one in a car accident can have devastating effects on the emotional...

Rolando Osuna Rubio Dies in Fiery Car Accident on 33rd Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

35-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Auto Collision near Bethany Home RoadPHOENIX, AZ (August 23, 2023) – Friday evening, Rolando Osuna Rubio was killed in a fiery car accident on 33rd Avenue.Officers responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., near Bethany Home Road on August 18th.Per reports, Rubio was heading west on Bethany Home Road when he veered into oncoming lanes for reasons unknown.There, the wrong-way vehicle struck an eastbound car head-on. Upon impact, one of the vehicles became engulfed in flames.Firefighters arrived and immediately extinguished the flames. Due to extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the driver of the burning vehicle, 35-year-old Rubio, dead at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics transported the female driver of the other vehicle to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Although, authorities have not yet released her identity.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once av...

Cinema Day returns Aug. 27 with $4 movie tickets nationwide

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Still haven’t seen “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer”? This Sunday, you’ll be able to catch up for $4 a ticket in movie theaters nationwide.Theater owners announced Monday that the second annual National Cinema Day will be held Sunday, Aug. 27. For one day, all movies — in all formats and at all showtimes — will be $4 at participating theaters. More than 3,000 theaters are participating, which accounts for most of the cinemas in the U.S., including the leading chains AMC and Regal.It’s the second straight year theaters are trotting out the one-day event at the tail end of summer. Last year’s inaugural National Cinema Day, put on by the Cinema Foundation, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Association of Theater Owners, was judged an enormous success. An estimated 8.1 million moviegoers bought $3 tickets on Saturday, Sept. 3. The average movie ticket in 2022, according to NATO, cost $10.53.The discount gimmick turned into the highest attended day of ...

Attorney for family of man fatally shot by Martinez police calls on immediate release of body-cam tapes

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

The attorney for the family of a man shot and killed by Martinez police outside a marijuana dispensary called Wednesday for authorities to release body-cam footage and other surveillance of the incident.“We believe the body-worn camera tapes should be released immediately,” attorney Adante Pointer said via phone. “That way the family can see, and the community can see, how officers’ used deadly force.”Authorities identified 20-year-old Tahmon Kenneth Wilson, of San Francisco, as the person fatally shot in the predawn shooting Aug. 18 outside Velvet cannabis dispensary in the 4800 block of Sunrise Drive.Pointer said Wilson’s brother was in the backseat of the vehicle. He was recovering Wednesday in a hospital.The California Department of Justice is investigating the shooting because both men were unarmed. Martinez police confirmed the state’s investigation was in accordance with Assembly Bill 1506, which requires the state to investigate all polic...

Why San Jose celebrates LGBTQ Pride in both June and August

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

At the flag-raising ceremony for SV Pride Week on Tuesday, San Jose City Councilmember Pam Foley noted that San Jose and Silicon Valley were fortunate to be able to raise the flags and celebrate its LGBTQ community twice a year — during the traditional Pride Month in June and again in August. The sentiment was echoed by other speakers including Mayor Matt Mahan and Councilmember Omar Torres.Of course, it raises the question of why SV Pride happens in August, two months after the big celebrations in other cities including San Francisco and when corporations slap a rainbow flag onto anything they can sell. You only have to delve into a little history of San Jose’s event to find out why, and the BAYMEC Community Foundation website, queersiliconvalley.org, is a great resource for that.San Jose’s first Gay Pride event was at San Jose State in June 1975 and events were held in June at venues including St. James Park, the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and Discovery Meado...

Best NMN Supplements of 2023 – Top 4 Capsules for Boosting NAD Levels and Energy Optimization

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

Sponsored ContentAs we dive deeper into the realm of health and wellness in 2023, there’s a growing interest in one particular molecule that has gained notable recognition for its role in energy metabolism and longevity: Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, or NMN. Known as a precursor to NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), NMN supplements are at the forefront of the conversation about cellular health, energy optimization, and anti-aging.In this article, we’ll offer you a comprehensive guide and review of the best NMN supplements and address some of the commonly asked questions about NMN. Whether you’re a seasoned supplement user or just starting on your journey, this guide aims to provide you with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision about NMN supplementation. Stay tuned and let’s dive into the world of NMN supplements together!A quick look at the best NMN SupplementsHow We Chose the Best NMN Supplements?In a market swamped with supplements claim...

Mayor: 'Homeless coalition has held SF hostage for a decade'

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Unhoused people occupying public spaces is a longstanding problem in San Francisco. On Wednesday, a federal appeals court held a hearing on whether to uphold a lower court's order that bans the city from enforcing homeless sweeps.The fight was here at the federal appeals court in San Francisco on Wednesday, the scene of a heated battle between the city and the coalition on homelessness. The issue is an injunction by a lower court stemming from a lawsuit that seeks to ban the city from conducting sweeps of unhoused people. San Francisco Mayor London Breed wants the court to reverse that decision. Oakland deli owner ‘determined’ to hold city leaders accountable following 7th break-in "The homeless coalition has held San Francisco hostage for a decade. It is time for their reign to end," Breed said Wednesday.The executive director of the San Francisco Homeless Coalition, Jennifer Friedenbach, says their lawsuit was filed to make the city give firm offers of sh...

Kerr keeps 1,500 meter gold in British hands at worlds in Budapest

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Middle-distance runner Josh Kerr mounted an upset victory in the men’s 1,500 meter at world championships Wednesday, pulling ahead of favorite Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway in a dramatic backstretch comeback that keeps the title in British hands for the second straight year.The Scottish-born Kerr spent most of the race in the middle of the pack, while Ingebrigtsen, who took Olympic gold in the 1,500 in Tokyo and silver at the worlds last year, set the pace for nearly the entire race.But with 200 meters to go, Kerr pulled past the Norwegian’s right shoulder, and pushed through to the finish for a season best at 3:29.38.“I needed every single ounce that I had today,” Kerr said. “I threw everything I had at that last 50. I don’t think there was anyone in the world that was going to want that more than me today.”The performance marks the second worlds in a row where a British runner has won gold in the 1,500. Jake Wightman took the title last year.In ...

Astros reinstate first baseman José Abreu from injured list

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:58:25 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros reinstated first baseman José Abreu from the injured list before their game Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox.He was batting sixth and playing first base as the Astros looked to win a third straight over the Red Sox.Abreu has been out since Aug. 10 with lumbar spine inflammation. The 36-year-old had two cortisone shots in his back soon after he was placed on the injured list and said then that he’d been dealing with the issue on and off all season.Abreu has underperformed in the first year of a three-year, $58.5 million contract, hitting just .234 with 10 homers and 56 RBIs. He went 2 for 21 in the seven games before he was placed on the injured list.Manager Dusty Baker said the Astros hope his stint on the injured list will help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track.“He’s looked better in batting practice than he has in a couple of months,” Baker said. “So, I think the time off helped him, helped his movement, helped his flexibility, whi...