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California's transportation infrastructure no longer considered 'high-risk'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

California's transportation infrastructure is no longer considered "high-risk," 16 years after it was added to an inauspicious list by the California State Auditor.California's transportation infrastructure was considered "deteriorating" when it was added to the Auditor's list in May 2007. Among the issues plaguing the state was a lack of stable, long-term funding and desperately needed upgrades to aging roads, bridges, and much-needed traffic-reducing measures. Intercity rail and "active transportation" infrastructure for walking and biking were also considered to be subpar.Following its inclusion on the list, Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission went to work with a major boon coming from the passage of Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.The landmark legislation "ushered in a new era of infrastructure investment to rebuilding California," said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. California delivering millions to acceler...

Man found guilty of murder, left girlfriend’s body in Anaheim dumpster

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

An Orange County man accused of killing his girlfriend and leaving her body in an alleyway dumpster was found guilty of murder.Following a trial, Amer Alhasan, 33, was found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2018 death of Tiyanie Ly, who was 38 at the time, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.Alhasan was arrested on Oct. 31, 2018, at LAX airport when he tried to flee the country one day after Ly’s body was discovered, Anaheim police said.Ly was a mother of three young children who lived in Santa Ana. Her body was found by a man picking through garbage for recyclables on the 2100 block of South Balboa Plaza.She was found stuffed inside a suitcase-type bag and left in a dumpster behind an Anaheim residential complex.Detectives later identified her boyfriend, Alhasan, as the suspect and filed murder charges against him on Nov. 2, 2018. Tiyanie Ly and her three children are seen in an undated family photo.At the time, Ly’s loved ones had not been able to c...

Man killed in North Hollywood; suspect at large

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot and killed in North Hollywood on Friday afternoon.Los Angeles police responded to a shooting at a neighborhood on the 6100 Block of Carpenter Avenue around  3:24 p.m.Arriving officers found a man suffering gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect had fled the area before authorities arrived.Police were searching for a suspect after a man was shot in North Hollywood on Aug. 25, 2023. (KTLA)Police were searching for a suspect after a man was shot in North Hollywood on Aug. 25, 2023. (KTLA)Video from the scene shows a canopy being set up as a heavy police presence surrounds the area. It's unknown whether the shooting may be gang-related, police said. The deadly incident remains under investigation.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Scale With Funding: Empowering Early-Stage Entrepreneurs to Secure $100k+ Capital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

For early-stage entrepreneurs, securing initial capital can often feel like an impossible challenge, with high interest rates and complex processes standing in the way. However, there is a game-changing solution: Scale With Funding, a company dedicated to transforming how budding entrepreneurs access the capital they need.Scale With Funding’s Innovative ApproachScale With Funding, founded by Alphonso Horton, offers a unique approach to business financing that has opened doors to success for countless aspiring entrepreneurs. The company focuses on providing access to 0% interest business funding, making the dream of business ownership more accessible than ever.Horton’s own journey to success is one of determination and resilience. Growing up in Philadelphia, Horton is the son of Liberian immigrants. He grew up watching his parents work tirelessly, with his father drying cars and his mother balancing her roles as a cashier and a babysitter. Their entrepreneurial spirit eve...

Michael Conforto placed on IL, SF Giants recall Heliot Ramos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Michael Conforto on the injured list with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, the team announced.Recently-optioned outfielder Heliot Ramos was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento as the corresponding roster move.When asked about a potential timeline for Conforto’s return, manager Gabe Kapler said he was “optimistic” that Conforto will return this season, adding they expect he’ll miss several weeks to recover from a Grade 2 strain. Conforto, 30, suffered the injury playing in the outfield during Wednesday’s game against the Phillies in Philadelphia.That left hamstring troubled Conforto in June as he’s put together a mediocre first season with the Giants, batting .251/.343/.405 with 12 doubles and 15 home runs.Kapler said Ramos, 23, was disappointed when optioned last week to make room for top pitching prospect Kyle Harrison, adding he had no major advice to hand down for things to work on....

49ers trade Trey Lance to Dallas Cowboys for fourth-round pick

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Trey Lance is off the 49ers, and onto the rival Dallas Cowboys.Lance, drafted No. 3 overall in 2021 after a massive trade up to that perch, got dealt for a fourth-round draft pick, a team source confirmed less than three hours before kickoff of the 49ers’ preseason finale.Lance’s exit comes just two days after coach Kyle Shanahan informed him that Sam Darnold would be the top backup this season to Brock Purdy.The 49ers’ trading partner comes as a bit of a surprise, on multiple levels.One, it’s the Cowboys, and the 49ers can only hope this trade does not backfire the way an August 1992 deal did, in which Charles Haley was sent to Dallas (for 1993 second- and 1994 third-round picks) to help buoy the Cowboys’ Super Bowl runs. (Disclaimer: Whereas Lance was beloved by coaches other than from a depth-point standpoint, Haley’s volatility toward then-coach George Seifert necessitated his exit.)Second, Dallas has invested heavily in Da...

Brothers were unarmed, fleeing when shot by Martinez police: attorney

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

(KRON) -- Tommy Wilson Jr. was released from the hospital this week after he was shot in the back by Martinez police officers. Tommy was informed that he is not facing any charges in connection to the August 19 police shooting because he did not commit a crime, according to his attorney with Pointer and Buelna law firm. Tommy and his brother, Tahmon Wilson, were unarmed when they tried to flee from police, civil rights attorney Adanté Pointer said. Tahmon was fatally shot by officers. Their blue sedan crashed into a fire hydrant.Martinez police said officers opened fire on the two men around 3:30 a.m. on August 19 after officers responded to a security alarm at a cannabis store, Velvet, on Sunrise Drive. Police described the incident as an attempted burglary, and said one officer was assaulted. According to the attorney, the brothers were driving away from the store when four officers shot Tahmon in the back of his head, and shot Tommy twice in his back.On Friday, Martinez Police Ch...

DC Auditor report says half a billion in federal COVID money was spent without approval

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

In a new report, D.C.’s chief auditor points to failures in how nearly half a billion dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds were appropriated without the required approval by the city council.In a 52-page report released Thursday, the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) said that while Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Administration had complied with federal requirements on how the 2020 CARES Act funds could be spent, the $495 million in relief was appropriated without approval from the D.C. Council.D.C. Auditor Kathy Patterson told WTOP that skipping that approval process “is in fact a violation of the Home Rule Act, which is our Constitution, congressionally enacted almost 50 years ago.”In addition, Patterson said that D.C.’s Chief Financial Officer failed to exercise his independent role when the appropriation went from the U.S. Treasury to D.C.’s treasury — without the council’s approval.“An independent CFO was one of the che...

Astros’ Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 innings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros pitched seven no-hit innings against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, then was removed after matching his career high with 114 pitches.Bryan Abreu relieved Valdez starting the eighth with the Astros ahead 1-0.Valdez, a 29-year-old left-hander, no-hit the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 1 on 93 pitches. Making his fourth start since then, he struck out six, walked five and hit a batter. He threw 64 pitches for strikes.Valdez also threw 114 pitches at Oakland on May 30 last year.Valdez nearly allowed a second-inning homer to Miguel Cabrera, but right fielder Kyle Tucker made a jumping catch against the fence.Jose Altuve’s RBI infield single on a slow roller in the third inning was the only hit of the game.Tigers manager A.J. Hinch was ejected by plate umpire Laz Díaz for arguing after a called third strike to Javier Báez for the second out of the seventh.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Residents ‘nervous’ as Montgomery Co. sees increase in carjackings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

It’s not the news Montgomery County officials want to hear. The number of carjackings is on rise, and so are the concerns for county residents.“I’m always a little nervous about being exposed because you never know,” said Abrilla Mackey of Takoma Park.Mackey says she has anxiety when she hears about a carjacking in the county. Now, she makes sure to be vigilant when she’s out shopping or pumping gas.“I’m pretty cautious about my surroundings. I make sure I lock my car before I go in,” Mackey said. “I never leave my keys in the car and I always hide my purse.”That’s because the number of carjackings in Montgomery County is on track to reach another record year. According to recent data from the county, 74 carjackings have been reported so far this year. That’s compared to 80 for all of 2022.Also, Montgomery County saw 49 carjackings from January through March in a record high for the first quarter of the year, ac...