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Man passed out in car busted with clandestine drug lab

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

A 24-year-old man from Santa Paula is facing numerous charges after passing out in his vehicle, being arrested for driving under the influence and having a drug manufacturing laboratory in his vehicle, authorities announced earlier this week.  On July 21, deputies with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5500 block of Hollister Avenue in Goleta at around 6:27 p.m. on reports of a man passed out in his vehicle. According to a news release from the SBSO, a good Samaritan reported the driver, believing that the man was under the influence.  At the scene, deputies identified Dawson Geoffry Carter inside his vehicle in the parking lot of a local business. “Deputies determined that Carter had driven to the business while being under the influence and he was subsequently arrested,” the release noted.  A search of the 24-year-old's vehicle revealed several controlled substances, including methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, MDMA, psilocybin and evidence of drug sale...

Single family residence sells for $4.6 million in Saratoga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

14182 Ten Acres Court – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 14100 block of Ten Acres Court in Saratoga was sold on July 13, 2023. The $4,575,000 purchase price works out to $918 per square foot. The house, built in 1974, has an interior space of 4,981 square feet. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home’s outer structure has tiles on the roof. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the house includes an attached two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 1.4-acre, and boasts a pool for relaxation and recreation.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:A 3,405-square-foot home on the 14100 block of Sobey Meadows Court in Saratoga sold in October 2022, for $3,301,000, a price per square foot of $969. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Ravenwood Drive, Saratoga, in January 2...

Crews battle three-alarm fire in Bay Point

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY – Crews on Thursday afternoon were fighting a three-alarm fire in Bay Point.The fire was reported at 4:45 p.m. on Willow Pass Road at North Bella Monte Avenue, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. Crews managed to knock it down within an hour.There were no immediate reports of any injuries.ConFire said the fire was burning in a mix of vegetation, vehicles and structures across at least two city blocks.Firefighters will be at the scene for several hours, according to the district. Willow Pass Road and adjacent streets remain closed.In a social media post, the district said “gusting winds, tall and unabated winds, debris piles and accumulations of combustible debris around structures were all factors in this incident.”#WestIC gusting winds, tall and unabated weeds, debris piles, and accumulations of combustible debris around structures were all factors in this incident. Please cut down and remove hazardous vegetation to assist firefighter...

Senate passes defense bill minus all the controversy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

By Clare Foran, Morgan Rimmer and Kristin Wilson | CNNThe Senate passed a critical national defense policy bill Thursday evening – setting up a showdown with the Republican-controlled House.The House passed its own version of the bill – known as the National Defense Authorization Act – earlier this month after adopting a series of controversial amendments pushed by hardline conservatives. Now that the Senate has passed its NDAA bill, lawmakers will need to reconcile the Senate bill and the House bill by negotiating a compromise version that can pass both chambers.The NDAA sets the policy agenda and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense annually.The controversial amendments added to the House bill included provisions to restrict abortion and transgender health care access and eliminate diversity and inclusion programs. Adoption of the amendments infuriated Democrats and caused the House bill to lose significant Democratic support.“It’s going to take some work, but we just ...

Tesla driver says autopilot feature nearly killed him

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

(KRON) -- A California driver said he feels thankful to be alive after his new Tesla veered off the road, accelerated, and crashed while in autopilot mode. "I was a proud Tesla owner a few months ago. I was certain that I had invested in a reliable and safe car, in a brand that pioneers the future. My faith was shaken though when autopilot went horribly wrong, leading to a harrowing event," Seneca Musoka wrote on LinkedIn. Musoka originally planned to buy a Tesla Model X as his "dream car," but the model's price tag was too high. He settled for a Tesla Model 3.Musoka said he went on an "ordinary" drive in his new car and listened to music. His Tesla Model 3 hummed in autopilot mode. "But in a blink, it all went sideways -- quite literally. My Tesla abruptly veered off the road. It wasn't just a slight drift or a wrong turn. My car sped up with an unnerving suddenness, the acceleration was immediate. Before I could process what was happening, the car was hurtling down an em...

Bay Area police chief explains how thieves use tech to steal Dodge, Jeep cars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

(KRON) -- Three people were arrested for attempting to steal a car in Oakley on Tuesday, the city's police department said. The police chief said thieves are using technology to steal certain kinds of cars, and this kind of theft is becoming more common. "I would not normally put such specific information out regarding the tactics and tools thieves use to steal because I do not want to be part of the 'criminal education program,'" OPD Chief Paul Beard said. "This issue however, has become such a problem that I want potential victims to be aware of how vulnerable they are to this kind of theft." The theft occurred on the 200 block of Yellow Rose Circle at about 6:10 p.m., the Oakley Police Department said. The victim interrupted the theft and followed the suspects, helping police catch them. OPD said the victim's car window was broken, and the suspects may have wanted it for its engine. Contra Costa County DUI driver sentenced after killing 2 teens The car was a Jeep with a 6.4-li...

Golpe al bolsillo: los precios de la gasolina en EEUU alcanzan el máximo en 8 meses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

Los precios de la gasolina en Estados Unidos alcanzaron un máximo de ocho meses el jueves en medio del aumento de los precios del petróleo.El precio promedio nacional por un galón de gasolina regular sin plomo subió a $3.71 el jueves, según mostraron datos de AAA. Eso es más de $0.13 más que la semana anterior y el nivel más alto desde noviembre.En 16 estados, los precios de la gasolina aumentaron al menos $0.15 centavos solo en la última semana, con precios que subieron $0.20 o más en Florida, Iowa e Indiana.El movimiento alcista sigue a un aumento en los precios del petróleo, que han subido más de $10 por barril durante el último mes a un máximo de tres meses de más de $80.Ese aumento, a su vez, se produjo en respuesta a los recortes de producción de las naciones de la OPEP y el impacto de las interrupciones en las refinerías de EEUU, los cuales están relacionados con el intenso calor del verano.Para más información, visita NBCNews.com.Source

Breanna Stewart leads Liberty past Dream for 4th straight victory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 25 of her 33 points in the first half, Jonquel Jones had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 95-84 on Thursday night.New York (18-5) scored the opening 11 points and led 57-42 at halftime. Stewart became the first player in WNBA history with 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in a half, according to ESPN Stat & Info. Stewart was 7 of 10 from the field in the first half and 9 of 10 at the free-throw line.Allisha Gray scored 18 points of her 25 points in the first half for Atlanta (13-11).SPARKS 81, FEVER 68LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike had 25 points and nine rebounds, Jordin Canada added 21 points and seven assists and Los Angeles beat Indiana for the second time in two days.The Sparks (9-15) made 20 of 23 free throws, while the Fever (6-18) were 2 of 3.Erica Wheeler had 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Indiana.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/...

Fans and students excited for University of Colorado conference move

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) -- The University of Colorado is moving conferences after just over a decade in the Pac-12 conference, and fans and students alike are excited about the change.The university announced its move back to the Big 12 Thursday afternoon. This decision came with a unanimous vote, experts and students say they're excited about what this could mean for CU athletics. University of Colorado to rejoin Big 12 conference Zach Mechanik, a CU junior among those excited, said "We're playing better teams so I think we’ll be better as a team, and maybe the publicity around it and more hype around the school."It's a constantly evolving athletics department, with most eyes on football. Head coach Deion Sanders is bringing in a lot of that necessary exposure to the team. "The competition as far as I know is going to be tougher, but I think we’re ready for it with Deion here, so it’ll be good to see,” Mechanik said. Experts like sports media professor at MSU Darrin Duber-Smith sa...

Multi-burglary truck found in Arvada, suspects still at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Arvada Police said Thursday morning that a truck used in an early morning smash-and-grab has been found.“It was recovered this morning by one of our patrol officers,” said Arvada Police Spokesman, Chase Amos.Authorities say the truck was discovered in an apartment complex parking lot, just north of West 80th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.Surveillance footage shows two men involved in the burglary of Arvada Rent-Alls on Ralston Road at about 4:20 a.m. Monday. In the video, one of the suspects loads the items in what appears to be a red Ford F-150.“We know this red F-150 has been involved in multiple burglaries around the metro area,” Amos said.Amos said the truck was stolen out of Greenwood Village and contained “numerous items that we believe are from Arvada Rent-Alls.”There was a bag inside the truck that Amos said was full of key fobs stolen from other vehicles.The owner of Arvada Rent-Alls said about 15-thousand-dollars-worth of equipment was taken, in less than...