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Three men charged in Tuan Le murder case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Prosecutors are seeking to ensure that the accused killer of Oakland police officer Tuan Le will never see a day of freedom from a jail cell. Officer Le was fatally shot in the line of duty on Dec. 29, 2023, when a group of suspects ran from a burglarized business near Jack London Square. One person in the group opened fire on the undercover officer, and everyone at the scene evaded arrest, according to Oakland interim police chief Darren Allison.Detectives worked around-the-clock to identify who was in the group of fleeing burglars, and who pulled the trigger. Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le (Image courtesy Oakland Police Department) Investigators announced at a press conference Wednesday night that the suspected killers are 27-year-old Mark Demetrious Sanders and 28-year-old Allen Starr Brown. District Attorney Pamela Price said her office charged Sanders and Brown with murder, including special circumstance allegations. If found guilty at trial, the char...

Calavera Oakland Mexican kitchen and bar to close this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

(KRON) -- Calavera, an upscale Mexican restaurant and bar located on Broadway in Oakland, is set to close this week. In a social media post, the restaurant said it would serve its last meal on Saturday Jan. 6.In the post announcing its closure, the restaurant cited a decline in foot traffic and decreased sales as among the factors for its shutting down, as well as the current business climate in Oakland. Thieves ram-raid San Francisco bank, steal cash "As you all know, the state of Oakland hasn't been kind to small businesses," the restaurant posted, "with less foot traffic and severely decreased sales, we cannot continue on."Opened in August of 2015, Calavera was a project from prolific Oakland restaurateur Chris Pastena, whose other projects included Chop Bar, Lungomare and Tribune Tavern. The restaurant was known for an extensive mezcal selection and for taking a deep dive into Oaxacan-style cuisine.

Pedestrian injured after SUV crashes into bank in Arlington

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

A man has serious injuries after being struck by a car that veered off the road and crashed into a bank in Arlington, Virginia, Wednesday evening.Arlington police said they responded to reports of a crash in the Crystal City area Wednesday just after 7 p.m.An initial investigation found that a man driving an SUV exited the roadway and drove onto the sidewalk, striking a pedestrian and crashing into a closed bank on 12th Street South.The man who was struck was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver was not injured and remained on scene.The Chase bank where the SUV crashed into is temporarily closed on Thursday, according to the branch’s website.Social media posts from witnesses described how the vehicle missed the Pentagon City Metro station entrance, which is directly in front of the bank.Car crashed through the Chase Bank right at entrance to the Pentagon City Metro. No pedestrians struck from what I could see. Somehow the Jeep Cherokee made it through th...

Braves rework Sale’s contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with ’26 club option

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves reworked the contract for newcomer Chris Sale, announcing Thursday a $38 million, two-year deal with the left-handed pitcher acquired last weekend from the Boston Red Sox.The contract, which also includes an $18 million club option for 2026, supersedes his previous deal that called for a $27.5 million salary this year, with $10 million of that deferred until 2039.In essence, the seven-time All Star gets an additional $10.5 million in guaranteed money without having to wait for a deferred payment, in exchange for committing to at least two seasons with the Braves rather than one.The 34-year-old Sale will make $16 million this season and $22 million in 2025. “They put their faith and trust in me,” he said. “This allows me to be more comfortable knowing I’m going to be here a couple of years and can get settled in.”As part of the trade that sent infield prospect Vaughn Grissom to Boston, the Red Sox agreed to send $17 million to the Braves ...

Guard Ricky Rubio says his NBA career is over. He stepped away from Cavs to work on mental health

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Veteran guard Ricky Rubio, who stepped away from his playing career — and the Cleveland Cavaliers — this season to concentrate on his mental health, said Thursday his NBA career is over.The 33-year-old Rubio posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he’s “doing much better and getting better every day” but that his NBA career “has come to an end.”The Cavs have been in talks to buy out Rubio’s $6.1 million contract for this season. The Spanish native has spent the past two seasons recovering from a torn knee ligament, and was limited to just 33 games last season.He didn’t report to training camp this season, and Rubio posted on social media that “July 30th was one of the toughest nights of my life.”“One day, when the time is right, I would love to share my full experience with you all so I can help support others going through similar situations,” Rubio wrote. “Until then, I would like to keep it private out of respect for my family a...

White House: US has evidence Russia has used NKorean ballistic missiles against Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: US has evidence Russia has used NKorean ballistic missiles against Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles.Source

Mets and center fielder Harrison Bader agree to 1-year deal for about $10 million, AP source says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Center fielder Harrison Bader and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract for about $10 million, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the move was pending a physical and had not been announced by the team.Bader, a Gold Glove winner with St. Louis in 2021, returns home to New York after spending a little more than a year across town with the Yankees. He was acquired from the Cardinals in an August 2022 trade for pitcher Jordan Montgomery and then claimed off waivers by Cincinnati on Aug. 31 last year.The 29-year-old Bader batted .232 with seven homers and 40 RBIs during an injury-plagued season with the Yankees and Reds. He had a .622 OPS in 98 games and a career-best 20 stolen bases in 23 attempts.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Billy Joel to perform at Coors Field in July

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Coors Field announced its fourth headliner for its summer concert series on Thursday.The "Piano Man" himself is returning to Colorado for the first time in five years. Billy Joel, 74, will be bringing his "Billy Joel in Concert" tour to Coors Field on July 12.The last time Joel was in Colorado was on Aug. 8, 2019, when he performed at the home of the Rockies for the first time. During that tour, he performed a total of 25 songs, beginning with "Matter of Trust" and ending with "You May Be Right." Full list of concerts at Red Rocks in 2024, so far Joel's other recent concerts in Denver were at what was then known as the Pepsi Center in 2010 and 2015.Joel is a legend in the music world, with more than 150 million records sold. He has had 33 Top 40 hits and 23 Grammy nominations since signing his first solo recording contract in 1972.In 1999, Joel had the honor of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.With hits that stand the test of time, like "Piano Man...

Cold weather shelters to open in Denver for freezing weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Those in need of shelter this weekend when temperatures dip into the teens overnight with possible snow in Denver will have some more options.The city plans to open the Denver Navigation Campus at 4040 Quebec St. and New Directions at 4595 Quebec St. The two shelters will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather To get to the shelters, buses will shuttle people from St. Francis Center at 2323 Curtis St. from 6:30-9 p.m. After that, the city said people should go directly to the Denver Navigation Campus.Denver's "front door" shelters will expand capacity during the cold weather shelter plan: Lawrence Street Community Center: 2222 Lawrence St. (men)Samaritan House: 2301 Lawrence St. (women)Urban Peak: 2100 Stout St. (ages 15-20)The Connection Center will also take calls for families seeking shelter at 303-295-3366.Denver, Colorado weather resourcesStay prepared for storms and forecast ch...

Vail spends $2M to help locals buy homes in the increasingly expensive ski town

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The average home values in the town of Vail are $1,652,138, according to Zillow, making it increasingly unaffordable for locals who live there.In response to the spike in property values, the Vail Town Council voted on Tuesday to help Habitat for Humanity build 10 homes in Timber Ridge. Photos: Rent this exclusive Vail home for $19K a night These homes are going towards buyers earning under 80% of the area median income for people like educators, law enforcement, tradespeople, healthcare, grocery store and resort employees, according to the press release.“The availability and affordability of both rental and home ownership remains the most critical issue facing the Eagle River Valley,” Elyse Howard, Habitat’s director of development, said in a press release. “Eagle County Government and the Town of Vail continue to be leaders in affordable housing. This program will allow Habitat families to purchase a home in Vail for the first time in our almost 30-year his...