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Wendy Carrillo Declares City Council Bid, Days After DUI Investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo has declared her intention to run for L.A. City Council, days after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).Carrillo intends to run for the 14th district seat that Councilman Kevin de Leon currently holds. De Leon’s term will expire in 2024, with the primaries on March 4.Video of Carrillo engaging with police officers surfaced after she allegedly drove into a parked car near Highland Park on the morning of Nov. 3.The video shows Carrillo saying the accident occurred after she sneezed and lost control of her vehicle.The video then shows Carrillo starting a field sobriety test, seemingly stumbling before being taken to another location to complete the rest.LAPD said they reviewed the responding officers’ body camera footage and concluded there was no wrongdoing in having Carrillo take the test in a private area.“The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of media reports centering in part on cell phone footage cap...

Pedestrian hit and killed by driver in South San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

SAN JOSE – A driver hit and killed a pedestrian Monday night in South San Jose, according to police.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Passenger killed, driver critically injured in solo crash Sunday morning in Hayward Crashes and Disasters | Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, US cities are considering bans Crashes and Disasters | Authorities ID teens killed in Bay Point shooting, fatal crash on Cummings Skyway after pursuit Crashes and Disasters | ‘Death of a Salesman’ revival in San Francisco canceled after cast member killed in pedestrian accident Crashes and Disasters | Coroner identifies Livermore motorcyclist killed in October crash The collision was reported around 9:35 p.m. at Chesbro Avenue and Blossom Hill Road.The pedestrian, identified only as a woman, was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, the San Jose Police Department said in a social media ...

Sale closed in Oakland: $2.3 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

6446 Regent Street – Google Street ViewA historic house located in the 6400 block of Regent Street in Oakland has a new owner. The 1,918-square-foot property, built in 1910, was sold on Oct. 2, 2023. The $2,305,000 purchase price works out to $1,202 per square foot. The layout of this two-story home consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Additionally, the home comes with a garage.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Benvenue Avenue, Oakland, in December 2022, a 1,988-square-foot home was sold for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,107. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2022, a 2,286-square-foot home on Dana Street in Oakland sold for $2,600,000, a price per square foot of $1,137. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,032-square-foot home on the 6400 block of Benvenue Avenue in Oakland sold in March 2023, for $1,980,000, a price per square foot of $1,919. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom. 

The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for tour marking 50 years since its historic 1973 visit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — The Philadelphia Orchestra returned to Beijing on Tuesday for a tour that will mark 50 years since its historic performance in China, the latest sign of improving ties between the two countries ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.The orchestra first visited China in September 1973, marking a thaw in U.S.-China relations just as the two nations began normalizing ties after Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit China’s mainland.Ahead of the tour, the orchestra said 14 of its members will be traveling to China, including 73-year old Davyd Booth, a violinist who was on the orchestra’s first tour to the country half a century ago. “This constant 50-year connection with China has been really very deep and very wonderful,” Booth on arriving at Beijing’s Capital International Airport. The ensemble will be performing with the China National Symphony Orchestra at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, starting...

Arrestan a un sospechoso de tiroteo en manifestación de bicicletas que dejó 6 heridos arrestados, dice la policía

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

(CNN) — La policía de Texas arrestó a un sospechoso de 20 años después de que seis personas resultaron heridas por disparos durante un tiroteo en una manifestación de motocicletas en Galveston, Texas, el sábado por la noche, según una actualización de la policía de Galveston.Los disparos se efectuaron mientras la multitud se reunía para el Lone Star Rally en un distrito histórico conocido como The Strand alrededor de las 11 p.m. hora local el sábado, informó CNN. El Lone Star Rally está considerado como el rally de motocicletas de cuatro días más grande de América del Norte.Según GPD, la policía detuvo a Peddis Ray, de 20 años, de Hitchcock, Texas, en el lugar del tiroteo. “En el momento en que fue detenido, Ray estaba en posesión de un arma de fuego y desde entonces ha sido acusado de seis cargos de agresión agravada con un arma mortal”, dijo un comunicado de prensa del GPD.“Cada cargo conlleva una fianza de $100,000 con una fianza total de $600,000”, ...

Koren Johnson hits 5 3s, scores 25, Washington beats Bellarmine 91-57 in opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Koren Johnson hit five 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 25 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 22 points Monday night and Washington beat Bellarmine 91-57 in the season opener for both teams. Johnson was 10-of-14 shooting and Brooks made 9 of 15 from the field for Washington. Nate Calmese had 13 points and Paul Mulcahy added nine points, eight rebounds and seven assists. The Huskies scored 10 consecutive points amid a 20-5 run to close the first half that made it 35-27 at intermission after Johnson hit 3 in the closing seconds. Johnson hit back-to-back 3-pointers followed by a layup and Brooks converted a traditional three-point play before Johnson made another from behind the arc to cap a 14-0 run that stretched Washington’s lead to 59-36 with 12:43 to play. Bellarmine trailed by at least 21 the rest of the way. Bash Weiland, the lone Bellarmine player to score in double figures, finished with 14 points. Huskies point guard Sahvir Wheeler (upper-body injur...

2023 Virginia Statewide General Election Results (Live Updates)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

Visit WTOP’s Virginia Election 2023 page for our comprehensive coverage. Virginia’s general election results will be posted as they come in after polls close Tuesday at 7 p.m.For local results check the Virginia local election results page, check here.House of DelegatesHere are the most competitive House races:District 21District 22District 30District 65Click on the drop-down menu below to check results for other districts.SenateThese are some of the most competitive Senate races to watch:District 27District 30District 31Click on the drop-down menu below to check results for other districts. Commonwealth’s AttorneyArlingtonFairfaxLoudonOtherBallot Measure – Richmond CasinoSource

“El Doctor del Pueblo”, la serie de Telemundo que enfatiza en las lecciones de vida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

MIAMI – Reflejo de la realidad y conflictos de la población latinoamericana, “El Doctor del Pueblo” es la nueva historia producida por Telemundo que será estrenada el domingo 19 de noviembre a las 10pm/9c.La serie está basada en la vida y los milagros del Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, un doctor, filántropo y religioso, a quien el papa Francisco beatificó en 2021. “Hernandez es una figura sumamente querida y popular en su Venezuela natal y Latinoamérica donde muchos creyentes le atribuyen sus curaciones y milagros”, cita un comunicado.La serie presentará historias dramáticas y conmovedoras que atestiguan los hechos que son atribuidos al doctor Hernández y son un reflejo de la vida que enfrenta a padres e hijos hispanos, quienes ponen a prueba su unión, comunicación y amor.“La fe, y un milagro, son los giros que llevan a cada personaje a recibir una emblemática lección de vida”, dice el comunicado. “Hernández es una figura sumamente queri...

Raynaud has 23, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks to help Stanford beat Cal State Northridge 88-79 in opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maxime Raynaud had 23 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks and two steals, Michael Jones scored 20 points and Stanford scored the final 13 points Monday night to beat Cal State Northridge 88-79 in the season opener for both teams. Brandon Angel added 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Stanford. Keonte Jones converted a traditional three-point play with 2:59 remaining that gave Northridge a four-point lead. The Matadors, however, went 0 for 4 from the field with two turnovers the rest of the way as Stanford took control. Raynaud put back his own miss 16 seconds later and Jones followed with a 3-pointer that made it 80-79 with 2:20 left and the Cardinal led the rest of the way. De’Sean Allen-Eikens led Northridge with 22 points and eight rebounds. Dearon Tucker scored 12 points and Jasman Sangha added 11. Stanford shot just 43% from the field, compared to 48% by the Matadors, but made 19 of 25 from the free-throw line, where Northridge hit just 6...

2023 Virginia Local County General Election Results

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:52 GMT

Visit WTOP’s Virginia Election 2023 page for our comprehensive coverage. Here are the unofficial results of some local races in Virginia.Leading candidates are in bold. Since mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted if they arrive by noon on Friday, Nov. 10, these results are incomplete; Virginia election officials will certify election results on TK.Some uncontested races are not included below.This page will be updated as results come in.Arlington CountyFairfax CountyFalls ChurchLoudoun CountyPrince William CountyStafford CountyYou can see the results of statewide races here.ArlingtonCounty BoardVote for twoJuan Carlos FierroMaureen E. CoffeySusan R. CunninghamAudrey Rose ClementSchool BoardVote for oneJames “Vell” Rives IVMiranda H. TurnerFairfax CountyClerk of the CourtVote for oneGerarda Marie CulipherChristopher J. FalconSheriffVote for oneStacey Ann KincaidJerry L. McMillianChristopher F. DeCarloChairman of the Board of SupervisorsVote...