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Police investigating after shooting in Westlake leaves 1 person dead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

Police are investigating after a short pursuit and a shooting led to at least one person being killed in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles Sunday night.  Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the area of 8th and Park View streets around 9:40 p.m. on reports of a shooting, LAPD told KTLA.  At the scene, police found a gunshot victim, later identified as 25-years-old Miguel Velasquez. He was declared dead at the scene.According to police, Velasquez had been standing on a sidewalk in the area when two men approached, a verbal argument began and one of the men pulled out a gun and shot him in the chest.The two men then fled on scooters, police said, adding that they believe the attack was gang-related.Police also said that a short pursuit was initiated, lasting all of a minute. It is unclear where the chase started and how it ended, though officers did say that the suspect was not at the scene of the shooting. LAPD on the scene of a shooting inves...

Martha Alicia Cervantes Inzunza Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision near 67th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

68-Year-Old Woman Dead and Multiple Others Injured after a Multi-Vehicle Accident on Camelback RoadPHOENIX, AZ (July 3, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a multi-vehicle crash on Camelback Road claimed the life of Martha Alicia Cervantes Inzunza.The incident occurred on June 3rd, at around 12:45 p.m., near the intersection of 67th Avenue and Camelback Road involving five vehicles.According to the Phoenix deputies, a vehicle traveling in the northbound lane tried to overtake one vehicle but the driver lost control and collided with two other vehicles. The two vehicles were sent into the southbound lanes and, there, slammed to two other vehicles.First responders to the site of the collision transported 10 people to a local hospital for treatment of varying injuries.At the hospital, officials pronounced 68-year-old Martha Alicia Cervantes Inzunza dead due to the extent of her injuries.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team ...

Francisco Romero-Padilla Dead, Raul Gonzalez Arrested after DUI Accident on Warm Springs Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

32-Year-Old Man Killed in DUI Head-On Collision on Tomiyaus LaneLAS VEGAS, NV (July 3, 2023) – Late Tuesday morning, Francisco Romero-Padilla was killed in a DUI accident on Warm Springs Road.Officers responded to the scene around 11:42 a.m., near the intersection of Warm Springs Road and Tomiyaus Lane.For DUI related reasons, the driver of a 2016 Ford F150 was traveling west on Warm Springs Road and crossed into the eastbound lanes. There, the Ford collided head-on with a 2016 Nissan NV200 van.Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced the Nissan driver, 32-year-old Romero-Padilla dead at the scene.The Ford driver, later identified as 22-year-old Raul Gonzalez, displayed signs of impairment and sustained minor injuries. Gonzalez was detained and is now facing DUI charges.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.No words can express the sorrow felt in a delicate moment ...

Dante Velarga Injured in Deadly Motorcycle Crash on Highway 32 [Tehama County, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

Chico Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash Near State Route 36TEHAMA COUNTY, CA (July 3, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, Dante Velarga was injured in a deadly head-on collision along State Highway 32.The crash occurred around 3:35 p.m. in the westbound lanes of State Route 32, four miles east of Highway 36.Based on the initial investigation, a 2022 Honda Shadow motorcycle entered a right-hand curve while traveling at an unknown rate of speed. The rider lost control of the motorcycle and slid on his right side where it crossed the double yellow lines.At the same time, an eastbound 2020 Jeep Renegade driven by Dante Velarga of Westwood attempted to avoid the motorcycle but failed. As a result, both vehicles collided head-on and left the rider with fatal injuries.The first responders declared the 33-year-old motorcyclist dead at the scene. At this time, their identity remains undisclosed.Meanwhile, Valerga received minor injuries from the crash. Although, it was unclear if he was tran...

Soul Jam Recalls the 70s

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

Soul Jam Recalls the 70s: A night of classic soul, funk and disco at the YouTube Theater will see headliners the Stylistics joined by (William Hart’s) Delfonics, Peaches & Herb, Sonny Bivins Manhattans, and the Legendary Blue Notes. Jimmie JJ Walker hosts a show that will feature timeless hits, all lined up one after the other.Soul Jam Recalls the 70s: The event takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7 at the YouTube Theater.                                                            Editor’s note: The disclaimer below refers to advertising posts and does not apply to this or any other editorial stories. LA Weekly editorial does not and will not sell content.Advertising disclosur...

Los Gatos Instacart customer gets late delivery, nasty surprise

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

June 28VEHICLE TAMPERING: Overnight on Belwood Gateway. A catalytic converter was stolen off a 1999 silver Honda AccordVANDALISM: 5:21 p.m. on Roberts Road. An Instacart employee was an hour late, and the customer was unable to wait and tried to cancel their order. The employee got mad and sprayed an unknown liquid around their front door and door cam and knocked on the door for over 10 minutes. The customer contacted Instacart, who told them to contact the police.June 29MUNI CODE VIOLATION: 7:40 a.m. at Bay Tree Apartments on Massol Avenue. Gardeners were at the apartment complex working early and using leaf blowers.SUSPICIOUS PERSON: 9:41 a.m. at Elm Street and North Santa Cruz Avenue. Someone was taking pieces off fire hydrants.BATTERY: 9:39 p.m. at Bachman Park on Bachman Avenue. A 14-year-old boy was shot with an airsoft gun fired from a vehicle.June 30JUVENILE DISTURBANCE: 9:49 p.m. at Bachman Park on Bachman Avenue. Loud juveniles at the park were playing loud music and yelli...

Successful license plate theft followed by unsuccessful break-in attempt

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

JUNE 18Residential burglary: Someone entered a residence in the 13000 block of Saratoga Avenue overnight and stole jewelry valued at $29,800.JUNE 19Attempted residential burglary, stolen license plate: At 10:04 a.m., two suspects attempted to enter a residence in the 20000 block of Bella Vista Avenue by breaking a rear sliding glass door but were unsuccessful. Follow-up investigation revealed the suspects arrived at and fled from the scene in a vehicle with plates previously stolen from a vehicle parked in the 18000 block of Greenbrook Court.Residential burglary: Between 10:20 a.m. and 12:29 p.m., someone entered a residence in the 14000 block of Saratoga Heights Drive by breaking a rear sliding glass door. The house was ransacked, but details of any stolen property were not been provided.JUNE 21Petty theft, theft by credit card: Between 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the 21000 block of Prospect Road and stole credit cards, then used one of the ...

Alameda County: Man shot dead by law enforcement following a pursuit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

ALAMEDA COUNTY — A man was shot dead by law enforcement Monday morning after he allegedly tried to grab an officer’s gun during a struggle in unincorporated Alameda County, authorities said.In a news conference, a spokesperson with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, said it all began when a California Highway Patrol officer spotted a car stolen out of Hayward speeding on eastbound Interstate 580.The officer was following the car when it exited on 164th Avenue and later crashed. Three suspects, all wearing ski masks, then jumped out of the car, sheriff’s spokesperson Lt. Tya Modeste said.An Alameda County sheriff’s deputy who arrived saw the CHP officer on his back, fighting two of the suspects, Modeste said. One of the suspects appeared to be attempting to disarm the officer, she said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Francisco Police Department releases video of officer’s fatal shooting in Outer Richmond Crime and Public Safet...

Elon Musk put new limits on tweets. Users and advertisers might go elsewhere

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

TikTok and Instagram users can scroll with abandon. But Twitter owner Elon Musk has put new curfews on his digital town square, the latest drastic change to the social media platform that could further drive away advertisers and undermine its cultural influence as a trendsetter.Keeping up with a sports game, extreme weather conditions or a major news event is getting harder under Musk’s new rules, which cap the number of tweets you can view as part of an apparent attempt to relieve the company’s overloaded web infrastructure.“The joke on Twitter is that people are going to go outside instead, but the reality is that they’re going to go to another app,” said Jasmine Enberg, an analyst with Insider Intelligence. “By sending users elsewhere, Musk is killing the main proposition Twitter has had for advertisers — a highly engaged user base, especially around news and events.”Musk recently hired longtime NBC Universal executive Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s CEO to try to win back advertise...

Tesla shares accelerate toward $300 on spike in deliveries and charging deal with major automakers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:58:00 GMT

Tesla is roaring back from a dismal 2022 as company shares, which have already doubled this year, were driven higher Monday by a spike in second-quarter deliveries. Shares jumped 7% to a new high for 2023 after the electric car maker said its deliveries in the most recent quarter rose 83% compared with the same period last year. Tesla cut prices several times on its four electric vehicle models and buyers took advantage of U.S. government tax credits.Tesla was pummeled in 2022, pushing shares down nearly 70%. Shares were in decline for most of the year and went into a near freefall after Tesla CEO Elon Musk acquired Twitter in a $44 billion deal. Musk’s takeover at Twitter has been anything but smooth and a myriad of issues have continued to turn off users and advertisers. Musk on Friday said the company would limit the number of tweets users could see in a day, angering users and most certainly not winning over advertisers who rely on views when paying for advertising on the ...