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Doctor who drove Tesla off cliff asks court for diversion

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

(KRON) -- The doctor accused of driving his Tesla off Devil's Slide in Pacifica, with his wife and two children inside, appeared in court on Friday.Dharmesh Patel's attorneys asked for a mental health diversion, saying he suffers from a major depressive disorder. Patel previously pled not guilty to attempted murder, claiming his Tesla had tire issues. Unhoused woman dies after San Jose hit-and-run: police Patel's wife allegedly told first responders he drove off the Pacifica cliff on purpose. Everyone inside the Tesla survived the crash. The court will be back in session at the end of the month to set a date for a hearing to determine Patel's eligibility for the diversion program. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Patel currently rem...

1 dead in rollover crash on Hwy 101, driver and passenger ejected

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

(KRON) -- A woman is dead following a fatal rollover crash on Highway 101 in Healdsburg Friday night.At around 7:25 p.m., the California Highway Patrol was notified of an overturned Toyota Camry on southbound Hwy 101 just south of Old Redwood Highway. According to CHP, the driver of the Toyota, for unknown reasons, lost control of the car and veered left towards the center median. 1 injured, taken to hospital after shooting in Oakland The driver veered to the right, but the car continued out of control and veered across both lanes. The driver and passenger, both women, were ejected after the car drove off the roadway and began to roll. Police believe both occupants were not wearing a seatbelt.The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene and the passenger was transported to a local hospital for major injuries. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, ....

Portion of Hwy 4 to close overnight for construction in Brentwood

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

(KRON) -- Officials will be closing a portion of Highway 4 in Brentwood Saturday night for construction. 1 dead in rollover crash on Hwy 101, driver and passenger ejected The closure will effect the eastbound lanes from Lone Tree Way and Sand Creek Road starting at 9 p.m. and will reopen Sunday at 7 a.m. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Eastbound traffic can exit at Lone Tree Way.

Full overnight closure of Hwy 1 planned for next week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

(BCN) -- The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is planning a full overnight closure of southbound state Highway 1 between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue on Wednesday as work continues on a roadway improvement project. 1 injured, taken to hospital after shooting in Oakland The closure is scheduled from Wednesday at 10 p.m. until Thursday at 5:30 a.m. and will also include the closure of a northbound lane of the highway. Crews will be constructing northbound and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on state Highway 1. There will also be work on a new bicycle and pedestrian overdressing at Chanticleer Avenue. Travelers on southbound state Highway 1 will be able to access a detour via Soquel Avenue and there will be messaging and directional signs in place. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-cont...

Montgomery Co. says goodbye to free Saturday parking in Bethesda, Silver Spring

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

Montgomery County, Maryland, will begin charging for parking in county-operated parking lots, meters and garages on Saturday.Beginning July 8, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation plans to charge its current weekday rate through Saturday. Parking will remain free on Sundays and during county-recognized holidays.MCDOT director Chris Conklin said the department will use funds from weekend parking enforcement to install more lighting, cameras and other new safety and security measures for facilities in Downtown Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton.“Additionally, metered parking promotes turnover in parking spaces, which will increase the number of people who are able to dine and shop downtown,” Conklin said. “We expect these new Saturday hours to have a positive impact on our community and local businesses.”Drivers planning to park can expect the following charges in effect Monday through Saturday:Downtown BethesdaOn-street parking from 9 a.m.-10 p....

Goalkeeper David de Gea announces he is leaving Manchester United after 12 seasons at Old Trafford

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Veteran goalkeeper David de Gea has announced he is leaving Manchester United as a free agent after 12 seasons at Old Trafford.The 32-year-old’s contract with United expired at the end of June, with no new deal agreed despite talks that took place throughout the season.De Gea joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and made 545 appearances for the Premier League club which included 190 clean sheets — both club records for a keeper. In a message on social media on Saturday, De Gea thanked United fans for their support but said: “Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.”When De Gea’s contract expired last Friday, United said they remained in talks with the Spain goalkeeper.That followed reports that De Gea had signed a contract extension only for the club to withdraw that offer and come back with reduced terms.United has been linked with a move for Inter Milan keeper Andre Onana.“I would like t...

England soccer stars who will miss the Women’s World Cup sit in Royal Box at Wimbledon

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — With the Women’s World Cup just a few days away, some of the injured players on England’s national soccer team were treated like royalty at Wimbledon on Saturday.Fran Kirby, Beth Mead and Leah Williamson were all in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch some tennis on Day 6 — the traditional day when sports greats are invited to the All England Club. All three won the Women’s European Championship last year but will miss this year’s World Cup tournament in Australia and New Zealand because of injuries.Another member of last year’s winning soccer team, Jill Scott, was also in the Royal Box. She retired from the sport a few months after England beat Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium.Plenty of tennis greats were among the guests Saturday, including Billie Jean King, Rosie Casals, Stefan Edberg and Sue Barker. But athletes and former greats from other sports were there as well, like gymnasts, field hockey players and rug...

Texas police find 6 people injured after shooting at El Paso party, updated news report says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A shooting at a party in Texas wounded six people on Friday night, according to a news report.Police in El Paso said the shooting happened on Swan Drive near the El Paso Country Club in the city’s Upper Valley area around 9:45 p.m., KVIA-TV reported.None of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries KVIA reported, citing officials.Police did not say if any arrests had been made, KVIA reported.The combined communications division of the El Paso Police Department and fire department did not immediately respond to email and phone messages from The Associated Press seeking additional information.A spokeswoman for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office referred questions to the police department.Source

Police say several officers injured during unrest at Eritrean festival in western Germany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — German police said several officers were injured and dozens of people were detained Saturday during unrest at an Eritrean cultural event in the western city of Giessen.Police said bottles were thrown and smoke bombs were ignited as people tried to tear down barricades around the festival venue.About 1,000 officers, a water cannon and helicopters are deployed in the city, which is about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Frankfurt. Police spokesman Christopher Pfaff urged the public to avoid the center of Giessen while the operation is ongoing.Authorities had tried to ban the festival after similar unrest linked to political differences within the Eritrean community occurred there last year, but a court overturned the order.Tens of thousands have fled Eritrea for Europe, many alleging they were mistreated by the autocratic government of Isaias Afwerki.Source

Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes could go 1-2 in the MLB Draft. Still, the Pirates might throw a curve

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:52:26 GMT

LSU outfielder Dylan Crews is, according to Tigers coach Jay Johnson, “the perfectly built baseball player.”Power. Speed. Defense. Smarts. There is little Johnson believes Crews can’t do.“He’s the best college hitter I’ve ever seen,” Johnson said.Such are the riches Johnson and LSU enjoyed this year on the way to the national title that for all of Crews’ singular talent, depending on who you ask Crews might not even be the best major league prospect on his team. Having a pitcher who hits triple digits with alarming regularity and remarkable ease will do that.Paul Skenes spent the last six months lighting radar guns with impressive fastballs, making a compelling case that he’s the most major-league-ready college pitcher since Stephen Strasburg more than a decade ago.Crews and Skenes have been the consensus top two picks for months.Yet the consensus won’t matter when the Pittsburgh Pirates are on the clock Sunday night in Seattle with the firs...