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One Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Interstate 35 [Buda, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Collision on Interstate 35 near Sunflower Road Claimed One LifeBUDA, TX (September 29, 2023) – Friday morning, one person lost their life in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 35.The fatal incident happened on September 15th, at around 4:31 a.m. near exit 220, Sunflower Road.According to reports, the interstate was closed off after four vehicles collided. The collision included a semi-truck and three passenger vehicles.Officials state that a driver traveling the wrong way proved to be responsible for the collision.Medics pronounced one dead at the scene due to injuries sustained. However, authorities have not yet released their identity.Additionally, authorities closed the road for approximately four hours to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.The Buda Officials will provide more information once available.The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May the memories of your loved one ...

Susan Longoria, Chase Mapes, Kiara Baker and Jasmine Jones Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35 [Fort Worth, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

Chain-Reaction Collision Claimed Four Lives, Injured Two on Berry StreetFORT WORTH, TX (September 29, 2023) – Monday evening, a multi-car crash claimed the lives of Susan Longoria, Chase Mapes, Kiara Baker, and Jasmine Jones.The incident unfolded at approximately 9:00 p.m. on September 11th, when officers responded to a collision on the northbound lanes of Interstate 35, between Berry and Felix Street. The chain of events commenced with a minor collision between two vehicles.To aid the drivers involved in this initial crash, a truck operator pulled over and partially obstructed the roadway. There, an 18-wheeler subsequently collided with the vehicles, setting off a cascading series of accidents.Among the victims who lost their lives, we mourn the passing of 31-year-old Susan Longoria, 25-year-old Chase Mapes, and 23-year-old Kiara Baker. Three of them succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while 21-year-old Jasmine Jones passed away at the hospital.Furthermore, two addition...

One Dead after Two-Vehicle Crash on Grant Line Road [Tracy, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

One Killed in Two-Car Collision near South Bird RoadTRACY, CA (September 29, 2023) – Thursday morning, a two-vehicle crash on Grant Line Road claimed the life of one person.The incident happened around 4:20 a.m. in the area of Grant Line and South Bird roads in the unincorporated community of Banta near Tracy.The responding units of California Highway Patrol pronounced one person dead at the scene. The coroner’s office will release the identity of the deceased motorist once the next of kin has been notified.It was not reported whether the second driver suffered any injuries.At this time, the reason behind the fatal incident remains unclear and under investigation. In addition, the crash blocked both east and westbound lanes of South Bird Road between Berry Road and G Street.No further details regarding the Grant Line Road two-vehicle crash have been released. Tracy Officials will provide more information once available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to...

Man Dies in Pedestrian-Auto Collision on Willow Street [San Jose, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash near Meridian Avenue Resulted in FatalitySAN JOSE, CA (September 29, 2023) – Monday morning, a pedestrian-auto collision on Willow Street in San Jose claimed the life of one person.The deadly collision happened around 6:20 a.m. near Willow Street and Meridian Avenue in the Willow Glen neighborhood.Based on the report, a vehicle traveling through a green light hit an adult male pedestrian along the southbound Meridian.The pedestrian appeared to have been walking against a solid red light on a crosswalk, according to Officer Steve Aponte.Medical personnel rushed the victim to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. However, his identity has not been disclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, the involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact San Jose officials as soon as possible.In this sorrowful...

Ismael Martinez Jr. Killed in a DUI Crash at FM 3472 [Ector County, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

Martin Salas-Gallegos Arrested after DUI Crash near 16th StreetECTOR COUNTY, TX (September 29, 2023) – Friday night, a DUI collision at FM 372 claimed the life of Ismael Martinez Jr. The collision happened on September 8th, at around 11:00 a.m., near the intersection of FM 3472 and 16th Street.According to reports, a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Martin Salas-Gallegos, was crossing multiple lanes going westbound when it hit a 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, ridden by 57-year-old Ismael Martinez Jr.The impact of the crash caused Martinez to be flung off the road, and Martinez was then struck by a Chrysler 300 being driven by a 17-year-old as he lay on the road. Officials pronounced Ismael Martinez dead at the scene.Meanwhile, responders transported Salas-Gallegos to Medical Center Hospital and later released into police custody. Later, after being charged with manslaughter, he got out after posting a $125,000 bond.Furthermore, police said that driving under the influence...

From Chance to HER — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

From Chance to HER: The 176th LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from Kiinjo, hip-hop from Chance the Rapper, iCandy & Flo Milli, R&B from HER, rock & roll from the Struts and Jethro Tull, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.The Struts (Ben Cope)From Chance to HERAlso this week:Gethin Davies of print stars the Struts told us that, “I came from a small town in Wales where there’s not a lot of choice to do anything. So being here, you can go out and have a crazy night, or you can find an event. Bands come through and you can go and see gigs. It’s honestly endless, what you can do here. Also, we were touring for so long, this is the first time I’ve paid rent somewhere since I joined the band. We’d just been living out of suitcases for a while. So it’s nice to be able to settle down somewhere, and hav...

Google Analytics 4 Event Tracking: What Marketers Need to Know?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

Sponsored ContentData analytics is essential for any marketer in today’s digital business environment. It helps you understand customer behaviors and preferences to deliver personalized, converting content, products, and services. But what’s the best tool to use?The event tracking function in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) gives you critical insights to understand how website visitors interact with your content to improve the user experience and drive conversions. Let’s look at what it is, how it supports your marketing strategy, and some best practices to get the most out of this popular tool.Google Analytics 4 Event Tracking: An OverviewGA4 is the latest version of Google’s analytics platform. Its event-tracking features measure specific interactions on a website or app. These events include button clicks, video views, downloads, form submissions, transactions, and more.Compared with its predecessor, Universal Analytics, GA4 focuses on understanding the entire user journey across device...

Discovery of missing Colorado mom’s body raises new legal questions in 3-year-old case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

The discovery of Suzanne Morphew’s body more than three years after the 49-year-old mother disappeared from her Chaffee County home could be the key to unraveling the mystery of what happened to her — but the dropped prosecution of her husband thrusts the case into complicated legal territory, experts told The Denver Post on Thursday.Who should be charged, which prosecutor’s office should pursue the case and whether that initial attempt at a prosecution might hobble a second try are all up for debate, they said.“This whole situation presents many novel issues that are fascinating from a legal perspective,” said Doug Richards, a Denver defense attorney not involved in the case.RELATED: Suzanne Morphew’s remains found; she went missing in 2020 in Colorado RockiesColorado Bureau of Investigation agents found Morphew’s remains on Sept. 22 near Moffat in Saguache County, about a 45-minute drive from her home in Maysville, where she was last seen alive before she was reported missing on M...

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s career: From San Francisco mayor to U.S. senator

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

Democratic California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein died Thursday night Sept. 28, 2023. Here are some of her most notable moments in a political career that spanned decades:1969: After becoming active in prison issues, Feinstein wins a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1969.1978:Becomes acting mayor of San Francisco after Mayor George Moscone and Councilman Harvey Milk are assassinated by former Supervisor Dan White. A year later, she won her first full term, becoming the city’s first woman to be elected mayor. Feinstein would serve another term and survive a 1983 recall attempt.1984:Helps bring the Democratic National Convention to San Francisco and is seriously considered for the party’s vice presidential nomination by presidential nominee Walter Mondale. The slot went to New York Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to run on a major party ticket.1992: Wins a Senate seat, the first woman from California to do so. Five other women, including California’s Barbara Bo...

Ottawa Senators hire Steve Staios as president of hockey operations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:28 GMT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators have hired Steve Staios as their new president of hockey operations, the latest major hire made by new owner Michael Andlauer since taking control of the team.The retired defenseman joined the Senators on Friday after resigning from his post as special adviser on the Edmonton Oilers’ hockey operations staff.Pierre Dorion remains general manager, heading into his eighth NHL season in the role.Staios previously served the president and general manager of the Ontario Hockey League’s Hamilton Bulldogs from 2016-22, including a stint solely being president in 2015. The franchise is owned by Andlauer.“I have worked with Steve for many years and know first-hand that he will strengthen our team with his hockey acumen, attention to detail, commitment to excellence and enthusiasm for the game and its players,” Andlauer said in a statement. “In hockey, you can never accumulate too much talent. Having Steve and Pierre leading our hockey dep...