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Juvenile briefly taken hostage in St. Charles County, suspect arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A juvenile was briefly taken hostage Thursday evening in rural St. Charles County, but he was found safe and unharmed. Authorities have arrested one suspect linked to the investigation. The St. Charles County Police Department responded to the situation around 6:30 p.m. Thursday. An initial report to the department claimed an armed man took a juvenile hostage at the Lake Sherwood development near New Melle. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked A SWAT team arrived to the area just after 7 p.m. Nearly half an hour later, the suspect attempted to get away with the juvenile. Investigators say his vehicle was spiked by Warren County deputies, and the suspect turned himself in shortly after that. The St. Charles County Police Department tells FOX 2 the juvenile was not hurt, nor were any law enforcement officers. Police say there were not any shots fired during the encounter. Close Thanks for s...

Colorado Rapids considering Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere for head coach job, according to reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

Since becoming the head figure at the Colorado Rapids in 2018, club president Pádraig Smith has significantly built up and enhanced the connections with its sister club, Arsenal FC of the English Premier League.On Thursday, multiple reports stated Arsenal under-18 head coach Jack Wilshere interviewed for and is being considered for the vacant Rapids head coach position. Both teams are owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and Thursday.The Athletic’s David Ornstein first reported the news Arsenal formally approved the Rapids to speak to Wilshere, 31, to interview for the role. Ornstein added “he is thought to have impressed during his interview”.In a statement to The Denver Post, a club spokesperson said the team would “respectfully decline to confirm or deny any rumors about specific candidates out of respect for our pool of candidates.”The Post reported last week that the Rapids were down to five candidates after the first round of interviews, wh...

Chiefs 13, Broncos 0: Denver shutout in first half against Kansas City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

The Broncos are looking to rebound from their 1-4 start. The problem? They’re headed somewhere they haven’t won since Peyton Manning was the quarterback. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.Live updatesThird-quarter updatesChiefs marching (7:58 p.m.): Kansas City’s offense is steadily moving down the field on its opening drive of the second half. Travis Kelce now has eight catches for 121 yards. — Joe NguyenHalftime analysis — Chiefs 13, Broncos 0Parker Gabriel, beat writer: The Broncos defense is holding up its end of the bargain. The offense might end up walking back to the Front Range.Ryan McFadden, beat writer: A timeout after a sack? A rollout on third and 2? Broncos’ defense is putting up a decent fight but some of the decision by Payton on offense have been questionable. Does he want to win this game?Mark Kiszla, sports columnist: Give the Broncos credit for putting up a g...

LAPD stepping up security amid call for Global Day of Jihad

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

It is Day 6 of continued retaliations and airstrikes from Israel into Gaza, the land where over 2 million people live, with many areas turned into rubble. The death toll in Israel as a result of the attacks by Hamas continues to rise as well. Many people across Southern California and the country are concerned after a terrorist threat began circulating on social media for Friday the 13th. Local law enforcement is preparing to step up their security as Hamas is pushing supporters to flood the streets for a “Global Day of Jihad.”Former Hamas leader Khaled Mashal recently called for a global day of anger in support of the Hamas attack on Israel that left more than 13-hundred Israelis dead. Tensions high across SoCal college campuses amid Israel-Hamas war “I think it’s very scary,” said John Paul, a Los Angeles resident. “Terrorism is intended to be scary and I think they’ve succeeded in frightening a lot of people.”While there have been no specific credible threats in Southern C...

Four-bedroom home sells in Alameda for $1.5 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

2031 Buena Vista Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,288-square-foot house built in 1915 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located in the 2000 block of Buena Vista Avenue in Alameda was sold on Aug. 31, 2023. The $1,530,000 purchase price works out to $669 per square foot. This two-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In February 2023, a 955-square-foot home on Lincoln Avenue in Alameda sold for $975,000, a price per square foot of $1,021. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.On Pacific Avenue, Alameda, in August 2023, a 2,265-square-foot home was sold for $1,475,000, a price per square foot of $651. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 772-square-foot home on the 1700 block of Buena Vista Avenue in Alameda sold in April 2023, for $785,000, a price per square foot of $1,017. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom. 

Kaiser agrees to $200M settlement after behavioral health investigations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMattersHealth care giant Kaiser Permanente agreed to a $200 million settlement with the state of California to resolve investigations into its behavioral health system that showed patients experienced delays in care.The deal announced today includes a $50 million fine and requires Kaiser Permanente to fix major problems in its behavioral health services, such as providing patients with timely access to care. Kaiser Permanente also agreed to invest $150 million over five years to improve its programs.Gov. Gavin Newsom called the settlement “a tectonic shift in terms of our accountability on the delivery of behavioral health services.” It’s the largest-ever penalty levied by the state department that oversees mental health services.California’s Department of Managed Health Care announced its investigation into Kaiser in May 2022, when the agency received an unusual number of “complaints received from enrollees, providers, and other stakeholders concerning the pla...

‘An unconscionable failure’: New evidence shows deputies at Santa Rita Jail ignored man’s failing health as he slowly died

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

DUBLIN — The 2021 death of an East Bay man at the Santa Rita Jail is being viewed under new intense scrutiny, after widely publicized body camera footage shows deputies ignored warning signs of his ailing health and later allegedly forged records to disguise the lack of check-ins.Maurice Monk, 45, of Oakland, died face down in his single-person cell at Santa Rita Jail, where he’d spent three to four days without being checked on by jail staff, the body camera footage shows. The footage, first obtained by KTVU, shows that a deputy entered Monk’s cell the day before his death, kicking uneaten food from the door’s entryway, and leaving without further action.Monk suffered from numerous medical maladies and schizoaffective disorder, according to court records.In the days before his death, other deputies who passed by wondered, “is (Monk) awake? Is he alive?” but didn’t actually enter the cell to check, KTVU reported.Now, Monk’s family has ...

Body camera video released of deadly Hayward police shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

(KRON) -- The Hayward Police Department released police officers' body-worn camera videos and new information about what happened during a fatal police shooting.Antonio Lacunas-Escobar, 37, of Hayward, was in possession of a BB pistol when he was shot by two HPD officers outside a Safeway store on City Center Drive the night of September 6, according to police. Escobar was suspected of trying to shoplift from the Safeway and officers mistook the BB pistol as a handgun, the police department said.Police uploaded the body camera videos on the Hayward Police Department's YouTube page Thursday.Police officers were initially dispatched to the area after witnesses called 911 reporting that a man was armed with a handgun at 9:40 p.m. "The caller reported that the man pointed a gun at her and a friend as they drove away from the area," HPD wrote.Officers also spoke with a Safeway security guard who said a man tried to steal items from the store. When officers found Escobar, he was "uncooper...

Here's the best way to view a solar eclipse this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

(KRON) -- Get ready for the 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse on Saturday. Many venues are inviting the public to enjoy it safely, such as the Exploratorium in San Francisco.The Lawrence Berkeley Hall of Science is also inviting the public to watch the event at their observation point as well. View the video player above to find out more about how best to view this rare eclipse.

Chargers’ Justin Herbert says broken middle finger on non-throwing hand won’t hinder him

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:48 GMT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert doesn’t think the broken middle finger on his left, non-throwing hand will affect him when the Los Angeles Chargers face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night.Nonetheless, Herbert and the team are being cautious with the injury.Herbert wore a glove on his left hand during Thursday’s practice. He said he assumes he will wear it during the game.When asked if the glove would protect the finger or help him grip the ball, Herbert said it was “probably a little bit of both. To cover it up, to have a grip. I think that does help on the off-hand.”Herbert suffered the injury late in the third quarter of the Oct. 1 game against Las Vegas when his finger got caught in the helmet of Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby.Herbert wore a splint on the hand during the fourth quarter. He completed two of his three pass attempts in the final 15 minutes, including one for 51 yards up the sideline to Joshua Palmer to seal a 24-17 victory.In an effort to pro...