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Moose at large after attacking woman, dog near Ward

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

A cow moose attacked a woman and her dog after they surprised it on the South St. Vrain Trail north of Ward on Wednesday morning, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials.The woman was walking her dog when she came upon the moose, which charged, headbutted and stomped on her several times. She was able to walk to a neighbor’s house and contact law enforcement, according to the agency. The woman was transported to a local hospital. Further information about her condition was not available.Related ArticlesColorado News | “We literally get run over”: Golden Gate Canyon State Park braces for another busy leaf-peeping season Colorado News | Wolves reintroduced into Colorado can be killed if they threaten people or livestock, federal officials decide Colorado News | Colorado bear euthanized after eating trash that blocked its stomach, causing it to starve Colorado News | Sales of new DMV-issued state pa...

Devon Toews on negotiations with Avalanche going into contract year: “My intent is to stay here the rest of my career”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews hopes to reach an agreement with the organization on a contract extension before the 2023-24 season, he said Wednesday.“My intent is to stay here the rest of my career,” Toews said during the team’s preseason media day.The 29-year-old blueliner is entering the last season of a four-year deal with an average annual value of $4.1 million, occupying 4.5% of the team’s available cap space in 2023-24. The Avs are allowed to exceed this year’s $83.5 million NHL salary cap by up to $7 million, which is the AAV of injured captain Gabriel Landeskog, who is out for the season.Toews is the fourth highest-paid defenseman on Colorado’s roster, behind Cale Makar ($9 million), Sam Girard ($5 million) and Josh Manson ($4.5 million). He’s regarded as one of the league’s most stalwart defenders, and he’s coming off his second consecutive 50-point season. Thirty-seven of his 43 assists were at even strength in 2022-...

Fiancée of slain L.A. County deputy speaks publicly for first time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

The grief-stricken fiancée of Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Ryan “Clink” Clikunbroomer, who was killed Saturday in an ambush-style shooting while he sat in his patrol vehicle, spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday at a press conference to announce murder charges against the suspect.  The 30-year-old deputy and his fiancée, Brittany Lindsey, had gotten engaged to be married just four days before the fatal shooting.  “Ryan was the best guy I ever met,” Lindsey said at the podium, unable to hold back tears. “He was so thoughtful and caring. I’m so happy I was able to love him, it was not long enough. I couldn’t wait to start our lives together, to get married and start a family.”   Brittany Lindsey, Ryan Clinkunbroomer's fiancée, speaks at a news conference announcing charges against his accused killer. Sept. 20, 2023. (KTLA)Investigators believe the suspect, 29-year-old Kevin Salazar, ambushed and shot Clinkunbroomer on Sept. 16 as he sat at a red light n...

3 arrested for burglaries targeting homes in West Los Angeles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

Three suspects were arrested for residential burglaries targeting homes in West Los Angeles.The suspects were identified as Vernon Harvey, 22, Qwaee Wright, 18, and Bobby Bolton, 20, by the Los Angeles Police Department. Police believe the suspects are part of a burglary crew responsible for around 20 residential burglaries across West L.A. and the San Fernando Valley.On Sept. 15, three residential burglaries took place in Studio City allegedly involving the suspects. Surveillance footage from the thefts shows the masked thieves breaking into homes and ransacking the residences, escaping with jewelry, designer handbags and other pieces of property.The thieves then drove away in a getaway car, described as a black 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV with a stolen license plate. During one of the break-ins, a suspect took a handbag that contained a hidden tracking device, police said.The handbag’s owner tracked the device to a community in Mar Vista. They drove to the location and observ...

Rider Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Collision on Tropicana Avenue [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

34-Year-Old Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Two-Vehicle Crash near Buffalo DriveLAS VEGAS, NV (September 20, 2023) – Thursday evening, a severe motorcycle collision on Tropicana Avenue resulted in significant injuries to one rider.Around 7:45 p.m. on September 7th, law enforcement arrived at the scene near Buffalo Drive.According to reports, a 2014 BMW 320i traveling westbound collided head-on with a 2014 Honda CBR1000RR heading eastbound.The force of the impact ejected the motorcycle rider onto the roadway. Paramedics arrived and took the injured 34-year-old rider to UMC Trauma with life-threatening injuries. As of now, authorities have not disclosed the individual’s identity or place of residence.Meanwhile, the driver of the BMW remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. No signs of impairment were detected.No additional information has been provided by the authorities, and an active investigation is still underway.Motorcycle accidents often result in serious ...

Sunol school board chair goes on the offensive in tense first meeting since Pride flag ban

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

For the second time in two weeks, the entire audience at a Sunol Glen Unified District School Board meeting emptied the room before the meeting was over–but this time, of their own accord.Wednesday’s meeting came just a week after the three-member board banned the school from flying Pride flags, in a 2-1 vote, during a contentious proceeding that saw the audience thrown out of the building.This week’s meeting was called with only 24 hours notice, and excluded the lone dissenting board member on the flag vote. The final act of protest came as board chair Ryan Jergensen, who voted for the flag ban last week along with board member Linda Hurley, proceeded to give closing comments defending himself–after being told by board staff that it was not on the agenda, and therefore not permitted.“This is not your platform,” an audience member yelled as dozens filed out of the room.The mood at Wednesday’s meeting was confrontational from the beginning, when Jergensen laun...

Oakland homicide victim identified as 40-year-old city resident

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

OAKLAND — A Sept. 1 homicide victim has been identified by authorities as a 40-year-old city resident.Brian Newton, of Oakland, was shot and killed around 11:40 p.m. Sept. 1 in a parking lot in the 2700 block of East 12th Street, police said. He died before paramedics arrived.Police have not announced any arrests, nor said if they’ve identified a suspected motive for the crime. However, investigators believe Newton was the intended victim, authorities said.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the killer. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.

Florida trio busted in Bay Area for selling suspected counterfeit Apple watches, gold

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

(KRON) -- Three people from Florida were arrested in Healdsburg on Tuesday after police found them with suspected counterfeit goods, according to the Healdsburg Police Department. Police received a call at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from someone who said a group of people tried to sell him a gold chain in the parking lot of Vineyard Shopping Center at 1047 Vine St. The caller notified police because they found the interaction to be suspicious. A Healdsburg police officer later found a car matching the description given by the caller. Woman sues San Francisco McDonald’s over ‘severe’ burns from hot coffee Officers searched the vehicle and found about 30 suspected counterfeit Apple Watches and AirPods, more than 250 pieces of suspected counterfeit gold jewelry, more than $2,500 in cash and several gift cards. "Based on officers' observations it was suspected that the individuals were involved in a counterfeit sales operation," Healdsburg police wrote on Facebook. Maarco Miclescu, 23, Avrin...

PHOTOS: San Francisco burger restaurant broken into overnight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A restaurant in the Richmond District was broken into early Wednesday morning, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officers responded to a call around 4:45 a.m. that Hamburger Haven at 800 Clement St. was broken into sometime during the night.The owner of Hamburger Haven sent photos to KRON4 of the damage (see below). One photo shows the business' cash till placed on one of the tables, seemingly empty and without cash. It is unknown how much damage resulted from the break-in. SFPD provided no other information about the incident.Last month, a different burger spot in the Richmond District was hit by burglars. Uncle Boy's at 245 Balboa St. was burglarized, which resulted in over $2,000 worth of total damage. Uncle Boy's and Hamburger Haven are roughly half a mile away from each other in the Richmond District.

Poker player who drew donations for Las Vegas event lied about dying from cancer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:04:49 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A poker player who said he had terminal cancer and accepted thousands of dollars in donations so he could play in a World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas now admits it was all a lie. Rob Mercer told the Las Vegas Review-Journal he made up a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis for his GoFundMe page in June, the newspaper reported Wednesday. Mercer, of Vallejo, California, was trying to raise enough funds to meet the $10,000 buy-in for the No-limit Hold’em World Championship. He received contributions worth between $30,000 and $50,000, including a stay at a suite in the Bellagio. Even a fellow player from Arizona who suffers from chronic illness donated $2,500. “I’m sorry for not being honest about what my situation was. If I would have done that from Day One, who knows what would have happened,” Mercer told the newspaper. However, the 37-year-old says he won’t be refunding anyone because he believes he has undiagnosed breast cancer. He said he ha...