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Broncos RB Javonte Williams hasn’t played in a regular-season game in a year. He wants to make it count vs. Raiders

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

Ironically, running back Javonte Williams’ first game back is against the same team he was playing when suffered a devastating injury. Or maybe it’s fate.The Broncos’ season opener against the Raiders on Sunday afternoon will mark the first time Williams has played in a regular-season game in almost a year. His last memory of meaningful football was getting carted off the field in Las Vegas after tearing his ACL in the third quarter last October.The months after featured a remarkable recovery process, which led to Williams being on the practice field at the start of OTAs, participating in training camp and playing in Denver’s preseason matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Williams might be on a pitch count against the Raiders, but the moment he steps on the grass at Empower Field at Mile High will be a reward for his journey back from a devastating injury.“When I got here for OTAs, he was already dang near ready to go,” running back Samaje Perine said. “That just speaks volumes ...

Santa Monica hospital looking to identify patient in intensive care unit

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

A hospital in Santa Monica is asking for the public's help to identify a patient who is currently in the intensive care unit.The man, believed to by 62 years old, was brought to Providence Saint John's Health Center late Sunday night. Hospital staff say the man was unresponsive when he was brought to the Santa Monica hospital by police after he was found in the Venice area.Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica is asking for the public's help to identify this patient who has been hospitalized since Sept. 3, 2023. (Saint John's Health Center)He remains hospitalized and unable to "participate in his care," the hospital said.He's described as being 5 feet 8 inches and around 215 pounds with short dark hair with slight gray on the sides, a mustache and a light beard.Anyone with information about the man's identity is urged contact Saint John's Health Center at 310-829-5511 and ask for the nurse supervisor. Calls can also be directed to the intensive care unit at 310-829-8745.Due to ...

Homeowner scares off bear that pushed through screen door in South Lake Tahoe

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

A South Lake Tahoe homeowner scared off a black bear that pushed through the screen door of his backdoor last month.Video captured on the homeowner's Ring floodlight camera showed the bear walking along the backyard of the home, which appears to be on the Tahoe Keys, a residential neighborhood with direct water access and boating docks.In the video, which was taken Aug. 2, the bear can be seen walking up to the backdoor of the house, pausing in front of the screen door before abruptly pushing it in. A black bear in South Lake Tahoe can be seen pushing through the screen door of a home on Aug. 2, 2023. (Ring)The homeowner, identified only as Troy, told Ring that he was home alone as he watched the bear push through the screen door to enter his house. He immediately began clapping his hands and yelling, scaring the bear off as it tucked its tail and left from the same hole it used to get in. The commotion from inside can be heard on the video. Recent bear encounters have California ...

Man fatally stabbed while riding Metro train in downtown L.A. identified; suspect’s photo released

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

A man who was fatally stabbed while riding on a Metro platform in downtown Los Angeles Thursday evening has been identified as the search for his killer continues.The incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. at the Pershing Square train station, according to the Los Angeles.Responding transit officers found the victim suffering from a stab wound. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.The victim was identified Friday as 23-year-old Jesse Rodriguez. Man fatally stabbed on Metro platform in downtown Los Angeles L.A. County Metro security seen outside Metro's Pershing Square station in downtown L.A. where a stabbing occurred on Sept. 7, 2023. (KTLA)A preliminary investigation determined that the victim was on the train when he was approached by a man armed with a knife, police said.“Without warning or provocation, the suspect stabbed the victim in the upper torso and fled the train on foot,” LAPD said in a news release.The assailant is described as a Black man with a thin ...

Riverside County toddler killed in hit-and-run crash; teen suspect arrested

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

A teen hit-and-run suspect was arrested in connection with a crash that killed a toddler and injured her mother in Riverside County.The suspect was identified as a 17-year-old boy from Perris, according to the California Highway Patrol.The fatal crash happened near Steele Peak Drive and Palm Street in the Mead Valley area around 7:48 p.m.As the suspect was riding a dirt bike on Steele Peak Drive, he collided with a 3-year-old girl who was riding her bicycle and her mother who was walking alongside her. The pair were walking on the right side of the roadway at the time, CHP said.After the crash, the teen rode away from the scene without rendering aid or contacting the authorities, officials said.The girl was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. Her mother suffered moderate injuries from the crash.Investigators were later able to identify and locate the suspect along with his dirt bike.The deadly incident remains under investigation. Deputies are see...

'Ethical' smartphone lets you easily replace parts

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

Innovation is everywhere at IFA Berlin 2023. Companies from all over the world come here to show off their latest gadgets.IFA show organizers took me to Berlin to experience it all!You probably recognize the name ZAGG. They were hamming away, showing off the strength of their new Glass XTR3, which is now made with more recycled glass and is 20 percent stronger."I'm going to pound this nail into the wood, replacing the hammer with my iPhone, and there's not a scratch on that screen protector," said Jeff Dubois of ZAGG. He's right. It looked like something I would NEVER think to do with an iPhone, but somehow the glass stayed intact. I don't recommend trying this at home.Aiper Surface 1 is a $600 dollar solar powered, pool skimming robot."We are trying to achieve 100% of a clean pool. You will have a lot of debris on top, on the surface of the pool that is not going to be cleaned by a regular robot. So you're going to need a skimmer," said Andres Gomez of Aiper. They also make a popul...

Kenneth Michael Van Buren Killed in Mobility Scooter Crash on South 12th Avenue Tucson, AZ]

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

77-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Scooter Accident on West Michigan DriveTUCSON, AZ (September 8, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, Kenneth Michael Van Buren was killed in a mobility scooter crash on South 12th Avenue.Officers responded to the scene just before 6:00 a.m., near West Michigan Drive on August 20th.Per reports, Jorge Elfido Reyes Fajardo was driving a northbound Nissan Altima and crossed into oncoming traffic. There, he struck Buren who was riding a mobility scooter on 12th Avenue.Reports indicate that 22-year-old Fajardo initially fled the scene on foot and later returned.Following preliminary duties, officers determined that Fajardo-Reyes was impaired and driving with a suspended license. As a result, officers booked him into the Pima County Jail with charges of second degree murder and felony DUI.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, 77-year-old Buren later succumbed to his injuries.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate mom...

Rider Killed in Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Crash on Odelia Road [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

Suspects At Large after Killing Motorcyclist in Hit-and-Run IncidentALBUQUERQUE, NM (September 8, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, a motorcyclist was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash on Odelia Road.On August 30th, just after 12:00 a.m., a motorcyclist was struck by a BMW SUV near Edith Boulevard.Upon investigation, the authorities have discovered that the motorcyclist was rear-ended by the BMW and was dragged by half a mile onto the highway.Furthermore, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries, and first responders immediately transported him to the hospital.Unfortunately, due to the severity of his injuries, the motorcyclist did not survive, and he was pronounced dead.Meanwhile, the BMW continued to drive and pulled over to the intersection of Broadway and Arvada, where witnesses saw three people leave the BMW. A portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Moreover, an additional investigation showed that the motorcycle ...

Federal officer shot in Oakland ambush testifies as alleged Boogaloo follower trial opens

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

In courtroom testimony Friday that left him choking back tears, a federal security officer shot during a social justice protest in late May 2020 described the attack as a complete surprise – one that left his body riddled with bullet holes and his partner lying dead just a few feet away.He didn’t even hear the gunshots before finding himself lying on the ground and bleeding.“I just felt getting hit, and getting knocked down,” Sombat Mifkovic recalled from the witness stand.“I called out to my partner and he was not responsive.”The officer’s words highlighted the opening day of testimony in the trial of Robert Alvin Justus Jr., a 33-year-old Millbrae man accused of helping in the shooting of Mifkovic and  the assassination of another Federal Protective Services security officer. Authorities suspect it was all inspired by the far-right, anti-government Boogaloo movement, whose members are known to post online about an impending start of a second American Civil War.Justus faces f...

The nine most expensive homes reported sold in Oakland in the week of Aug. 28

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:07:00 GMT

A house in Oakland that sold for $1.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oakland in the past week.In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.1 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $732.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Aug. 28 even if the property may have been sold earlier.9. $375,000, condominium in the 800 block of York StreetThe sale of the condominium in the 800 block of York Street in Oakland has been finalized. The price was $375,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in July. The condominium was built in 1975 and has a living area of 621 square feet. The price per square foot was $604. The condominium features one bedrooms and one bathrooms.York Street8. $730,000, condominium in the 600 block of Athol Ave.The 1,096 square-foot condominium in the 600 block of At...