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Former NFL player taken into custody in connection with his mother’s death, source says

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

By Josh Campbell | CNNFormer NFL player Sergio Brown, whose mother was found dead last month near her suburban Chicago home, has been taken in custody by authorities in connection with the death, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CNN.Brown, who had traveled to Mexico, was deported Tuesday and taken into custody by US law enforcement officers near San Diego, the source said, based on an arrest warrant issued in Illinois. Police in San Diego are working to transfer Brown from Southern California to the Chicago area, the source said.Sergio Brown’s mother was found near a creek behind her home in a Chicago suburb, police said.(WBBM via CNN) Mexican law enforcement officers have known Brown’s whereabouts since at least September 19, the source said, and deported him after authorities in Illinois finally obtained an arrest warrant pertaining to the death of Brown’s mother.Authorities discovered the body of 73-year-old Myrtle Brown last month after re...

De La Salle vs. San Ramon Valley: Five keys to Friday’s huge football game

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

History says De La Salle will beat San Ramon Valley on Friday night. Thirty-two years of history, in fact.But has history watched Luke Baker play quarterback for SRV?Has history seen four-star linebacker Marco Jones make play after play for the Danville school’s defense?Has history witnessed what San Ramon Valley has done this season? The Wolves have won all six of their games by no fewer than 23 points.They hammered St. Ignatius 42-14 and Acalanes 44-21 to open the season. Rolled through Elk Grove 45-7 and McClymonds 35-7. Crushed Liberty 66-12 and cruised past Clayton Valley Charter 35-7.Baker, who received Bay Area News Group player of the year honors after leading SRV to a state championship game as a junior, has again led the way.While completing 67.5% of his passes, he has thrown for 1,845 yards and 22 touchdowns with just two interceptions.He’ll need to be on point on his home field Friday, especially with sparkplug running back John Ben Pau Mendoza (knee) out for the season....

San Jose police arrest man after seven-hour overnight standoff

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

SAN JOSE — A man who was allegedly armed with a rifle and made criminal threats toward his roommates was arrested following a lengthy standoff with police in San Jose, according to authorities.Police received a call at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday reporting that an armed, “despondent” man was threatening his roommates at their residence on the 200 block of South 19th Street. He then barricaded himself and the roommates were evacuated from the building once officers arrived.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | One arrested, four others sought in San Jose smash-and-grab robbery Crime and Public Safety | Arrest made in connection to deadly San Jose shooting Crime and Public Safety | “Watch this guys”: San Jose police encouraged residents of a homeless camp to observe as they beat a mentally ill man Crime and Public Safety | San Jose police body camera footage casts doubt on officers’ version of incident ...

Pac-12 picks ATS: Led by its defense, Arizona covers (once again) as substantial underdog while Oregon edges Washington

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

Only one team in the Pac-12 and five in the country have performed better against the point spread this season than Arizona.Before the Wildcats took USC to overtime as a three-touchdown underdog, they covered a nine-point line at Mississippi State and a 19-point spread against Washington.In six games, they have failed to cover once, as a heavy favorite at Stanford.That 5-1 mark against the spread is second to Oregon (5-0) within the conference, according to TeamRankings.com. (UNLV, Penn State, Oklahoma and Rutgers are also undefeated.)In the underdog role, the Wildcats are winless on the field but perfect against the spread. Will that streak continue this week? They are 8.5-point underdogs at Washington State, a matchup that carries both tactical and emotional challenges.Washington State is averaging 44.3 points per game at home, where quarterback Cam Ward is immensely comfortable and highly efficient. The Cougars (4-1) have beaten two ranked teams on their home turf, Wisconsin and ...

Late harvest finally underway in Santa Cruz Mountains

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

Ryan Beauregard, winemaker for Beauregard Vineyards in Santa Cruz, posted an excerpt from the excellent book, “Late Harvest: Wine History of the Santa Cruz Mountains,” written in 1983 by Michael Holland, on Facebook as he picked Coast Grade and Ben Lomond Ranch pinot noir last week, a full month later than last year. He noted that the book referred to 1982 thusly: “This season is a normal ripening season.”Indeed, we are back to times more typical of the 1990s and 2000s, before the heat spells got progressively more common, culminating in the plus 110-degree 10-day Labor Day scourge of 2022.Happy to harvest without the firedragon breathing down their necks, the Fogarty team began with pinot noir from Razorback Vineyard, as well as Swan clone pinot noir from Wills Cabin on Skyline, the first week of October. It will be grapes galore for the next two weeks, including Kings Mountain Vineyards pinot noir. Viticulturist Ken Swegles says he’s about 40% through harvest at Ascona on Skyline ...

Northern California man’s remains found in Arizona in 1982 identified decades later through DNA testing

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

KINGMAN, Ariz. — It took more than four decades but authorities said Tuesday that they have finally identified the remains of a California man found in a desert area of northwest Arizona in 1982.Mohave County Sheriff’s officials said advanced DNA testing concluded that the remains were those of Virgil R. Renner, who left his home in Humboldt County, California, in the early 1970s to search for gold in Nevada.Investigators said Renner never married or had children and his only siblings — a brother and sister — both died long ago.It’s unknown how or why Renner ended up in Arizona.His remains were found in September 1982 in a desert area near Kingman and an autopsy estimated Renner died between 1979 and 1981 at around age 55.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Suspect charged in rapper Tupac Shakur’s fatal shooting appears in a Las Vegas court Crime and Public Safety | A seventh victim of the ‘Happy Face Killer’ is identified Crim...

Concord police activity shuts down Willow Pass Rd, 242 NB

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

(KRON) -- Police activity in Concord has shut down northbound Highway 242 and Willow Pass Road, according to the Concord Police Department.Willow Pass Road is closed in both directions from Market Street and Diamond Boulevard, police said. The California Highway Patrol has closed northbound Highway 242 near Willow Pass Road.People are asked to avoid the area. Oakland firefighters battling 2-alarm fire in Fruitvale neighborhood This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Oakland firefighters battling 2-alarm fire in Fruitvale neighborhood

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland firefighters are trying to contain a two-alarm structure fire in the city's Fruitvale neighborhood that began early Wednesday morning.The fire occurred at a former warehouse building in the area of East 12th Street and 29th Avenue, the Oakland Fire Department said on social media shortly before 6 a.m.A wall and the structure's roof have collapsed, according to firefighters. No injuries have been reported. Video in the player above from the Oakland Fire Department shows firefighters on scene extinuishing the blaze.(Photo: Oakland Fire Department)Adjacent rail traffic is stopped in both directions, the Fire Department said.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Man shot during robbery in South San Francisco, police say

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

(KRON) -- A man in South San Francisco was shot Monday during a robbery where two suspects demanded the victim’s money, according to the South San Francisco Police Department.South SF police and fire department personnel responded at 11:12 p.m. to a report of a man shot in the leg on the 200 block of Hillside Boulevard. The man suffered a gunshot wound to his lower leg during a robbery, police said.According to authorities, two suspects got out of a black vehicle and demanded money from the man. During the robbery, the suspect who had been sitting in the front passenger seat shot the man. Video: 5 suspects steal $50k in Gucci merch from San Jose store, 1 arrested Both suspects are described as being light-skinned male adults who were wearing black clothing, South SF police said.Anyone with information is asked to contact the South San Francisco Police Department at (650)-877-8900.

Recuperan más restos del sumergible Titan que implosionó en un viaje hacia el Titanic

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:05:47 GMT

La Guardia Costera ha recuperado los últimos restos, incluyendo restos humanos, del sumergible Titan que colapsó mientras se dirigía a explorar los vestigios del Titanic y causó la muerte de las cinco personas a bordo, informaron funcionarios el martes. La misión, realizada en acuerdo con la Marina estadounidense, fue una continuación de las operaciones de recuperación iniciales en el fondo del océano a unos 1,600 pies de distancia del Titanic, dijo la Guardia Costera. También afirmó que la recuperación y el traslado de las piezas restantes habían concluido el miércoles pasado, y una foto mostraba la parte de popa intacta del navío, de 22 pies de largo.Los investigadores creen que el Titan implosionó mientras descendía en aguas del Atlántico Norte el 18 de junio. ¿Qué fue lo que causó la implosión del sumergible Titan? Insólito: esposa de piloto de sumergible que implosionó desciende de pareja que murió en el Titanic La búsqueda d...