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St. Louis police issue 164 tickets during 73 traffic stops Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis police had a busy day on the streets Thursday, handing out 164 tickets for violations that stemmed from 73 traffic stops. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says officers were involved in a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative on Thursday leading to a spike in tickets.Police primarily pulled over drivers around parts of three streets: South Kingshighway, Hampton and South Grand. Expired tag or derelict? Police called as city tows truck from private driveway Among the tickets issued, police say around half were for hazardous violations (like speeding an improper lane usage) and another half were for non-hazardous violations (like seatbelt violations and suspended licesnes). "We will periodically conduct these High Visibility Traffic Enforcement Initiatives at various locations throughout the city," said SLMPD in a Facebook post on Friday. Police did not disclose how many of these traffic stops might have led to arrests.

AMBER Alert canceled: Missouri toddler found safe, suspect arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

PEMISCOTT COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri State Highway Patrol has canceled an AMBER Alert that was issued in the Missouri bootheel region just before 2 p.m. Friday. MSHP says the AMBER Alert stemmed from an abduction in Hayti Heights, Missouri. MSHP reports a one-year-old boy was taken. Expired tag or derelict? Police called as city tows truck from private driveway The man wanted in the investigation was Ibra IM Lawrence, according to MSHP. Investigators did not disclose their relationship, but noted that the suspect was armed and made threats to harm the child. As of 2:30 p.m., the boy is considered safe and the suspect is in custody. MSHP searched for a Jeep Renegade with the Missouri license plate number EJ5E5A.Additional details around this AMBER Alert are unavailable at this moment. AMBER Alerts are generally issued to informed of abductions or high-profile situations requiring highway patrol assistance. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes a...

Pedestrian on I-76 dies when hit by vehicle near E-470 ramp in Brighton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

A pedestrian on Interstate 76 died early Friday morning when he was hit by a Jeep Cherokee, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Pedestrian hit by driver of SUV in southwest Aurora dies Crime and Public Safety | Lakewood police seek tips in hit-and-run that killed woman Crime and Public Safety | Driver struck and killed child in “terrible, terrible accident” in Commerce City parking lot, police say The incident happened about 2:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the highway near the E-470 ramp, the Brighton Police Department stated in a news release.The driver of the Jeep called police, along with a motorist who stopped to render aid. The man hit died at the scene.One eastbound lane was shut down for several hours because of the incident. There were no other injuries. Investigators do not suspect drugs, alcohol or vehicle speed as a contributing factor in the crash. The victim will be identified by the Adams...

Lantz Fire's growth halted in Moreno Valley

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

A brush fire grew to as many as 15 acres before firefighters were able to stop its forward spread in Moreno Valley on Friday.The Lantz Fire broke out at Lantz Lane and Ironwood Avenue at about 10 a.m., and it was burning "light flashy fuels," the Riverside County Fire Department said on Twitter.By 11:20 a.m., it had grown to 15 acres and was continuing to spread at a moderate pace, though by noon, officials said they'd mapped its size at 12 acres after forward progress was stopped.All evacuations were lifted after noon.

Excessive heat warnings issued for certain areas of Los Angeles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

The L.A. County Department of Public Health issued excessive heat warnings alert for portions of the county as a heat wave moves throughout Southern California.The affected areas include the Antelope Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley, the northwestern portion of the L.A. County mountains and the western San Gabriel Mountains. 5 places to cool off in L.A. County during the coming heat wave The advisory is scheduled to begin during the holiday weekend.All the heat advisories are scheduled to begin on July 1 and end on July 2.Officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps.“High temperatures are not just an inconvenience; they can be dangerous and even deadly. But we can protect ourselves, our families, and our neighbors if we take steps to remain cool and hydrated,” Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said in a statement. L.A. County health officials offer tips for staying cool ahead of hot...

Mountain Man Melts Embraces AI 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

For those who have wondered where the crossroads of Artificial Intelligence and hash would meet, look no further than Mountain Man Melts’ latest flavors ahead of the 7/10 holiday. This popular hash company has taken a fun step into the realm of AI, leveraging its capabilities to create captivating labels and push the boundaries of creativity.When some of Mountain Man’s usual design team found themselves swamped, taking longer than expected to deliver labels for new flavors, Joseph, Pat’s trusted right-hand man, came up with an intriguing idea—to harness the power of AI. They quickly realized the potential.According to Pat, the founder of Mountain Man, the initial results were impressive. “It actually works pretty well,” he told L.A. Weekly, clearly pleased with the outcome. Mountain Man has always strived to differentiate itself with unique and eye-catching labels, and the AI collaboration allowed them to explore uncharted territory while maintaining th...

Chon Tran Killed in DUI Crash near Dobson Road [Chandler, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

Jorrell Yazzie Arrested after Fatal DUI Incident near Ray RoadCHANDLER, AZ (June 30, 2023) – Early Monday morning, officers were dispatched to a deadly DUI incident that claimed the life of Chon Tran.The incident occurred on May 29th, just before 1:30 a.m., near the intersection of Dobson Road and Ray Road.According to authorities, a 2014 Dodge Avenger driven by 29-year-old Jorrell Yazzie, a Chevrolet Camaro driven by 43-year-old Maurice Owens, and a Toyota Camry driven by 68-year-old Chon Tran were involved in the collision.Upon investigation, the officers reported that Yazzie, in the Chevrolet, was traveling northbound when he rear-ended Owens, in the Camaro. The collision caused the Chevrolet to veer to the southbound lanes and struck Tran, in the Camry.As a result, Owens suffered multiple broken bones and cuts. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. Additionally, Tran suffered extreme injuries. Medics also transported Tran to a local hospital and...

San Jose: Police arrest two, seize 38,000 pounds in illegal fireworks after storage facility fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

SAN JOSE — Police announced Friday that they had arrested two people and seized some 38,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, along with drugs and cash, as part of an investigation into a June 14 fire that caused major damage at a Public Storage facility.In a news release, San Jose police said that they had arrested Anthony Dasilva, 45, and Nathaniel Valassis, 25, both of San Jose, on Thursday. The men were being held on suspicion of “various crimes,” police said.The fire began around 6 p.m. at the facility at 88 Blossom Hill Road, near Monterey Highway, with firefighters sounding three alarms and taking some seven hours to bring the flames under control. A San Jose Fire spokesperson said about an hour after the fire started that “there are audible explosions coming from the building.”Authorities said that initial reports suggested that illegal fireworks had ignited inside a storage unit, kicking off the blaze. As the fireworks caught and exploded, the fire quickl...

Single-family house sells for $3.2 million in Piedmont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

78 Wyngaard Avenue – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the first block of Wyngaard Avenue in Piedmont was sold on May 31, 2023. The $3,182,500 purchase price works out to $754 per square foot. The house, built in 1938, has an interior space of 4,221 square feet. The property features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a garage. The unit sits on an 8,120-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:A 3,040-square-foot home on the first block of Wyngaard Avenue in Piedmont sold in July 2022, for $4,000,000, a price per square foot of $1,316. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2022, a 4,130-square-foot home on Selborne Drive in Piedmont sold for $4,082,500, a price per square foot of $988. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.On Selborne Drive, Piedmont, in November 2022, a 3,758-square-foot home was sold for $2,850,000, a price per square foot of $758. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 

Oakland’s alaMar Kitchen suddenly becomes a New York Dominican restaurant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:25 GMT

Virtually overnight, Oakland’s well-regarded alaMar kitchen – run by former “Top Chef” contestant Nelson German – has become alaMar Dominican Kitchen, with new branding and interior design and a slew of dishes like tostones, mofongo and slow-roasted chicken with sofrito mojo. (See the sample menu below.)The restaurant closed on June 18 and is reopening tonight, June 30, for a preview party under the red-blue banner of the Dominican Republic. Why, exactly? Well, turns out German grew up in Washington Heights in Manhattan and misses the flavors of his family home and old ‘hood. He explains in a statement:In June 2023, Oakland’s alaMar Kitchen reinvented itself to become alaMar Dominican Kitchen, which celebrates owner and Top Chef star Nelson German’s Dominican Republic culinary roots in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Pictured: Executive chef Nelson German in the newly designed restaurant. (Tracie Dang-Perez/MOOTENS Productions)&...