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Father, daughter charged in killing and robbery of man in Huntington Beach

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

A Brea man has been charged with murder and is eligible for the death penalty after he allegedly stabbed a man to death in Newport Beach to steal his Rolex watch.Randolph Loren Aguirre, 55, faces one felony count of murder and one felony count of second-degree robbery. Aguirre was released from prison only seven weeks prior to the deadly stabbing after serving more than three years for assault, officials said.He's accused of killing 46-year-old Robert Tamaccio, who was passed out in a Newport Beach alleyway after a night of drinking, in the early hours of Sept. 30.According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Aguirre and his 30-year-old daughter Desiree Aguirre were driving in their pickup truck when they spotted Tamaccio and decided to rob him. They got out of the truck and stole his Rolex and Randolph is accused of stabbing Tamaccio and kicking him in the head before stealing his shoes.Tamaccio died from his injuries.Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said R...

French hiker dies on Mt. Whitney in Sequoia National Park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

The National Park Service says a French hiker died on Mt. Whitney in Sequoia National Park this week.Tom Gerbier from the Fontenay-sous-Bois region near Paris was reported missing after he missed his return flight.Gerbier, a pilot for Air France, started hiking Mt. Whitney early Tuesday morning, utilizing what NPS called the "Mountaineering Route."He was supposed to return the following day, but never showed up.The Inyo County Sheriff's Office began investigating his disappearance, searching by helicopter along Mt. Whitney. Helicopter crews were unable to locate him.An Air France pilot died in Sequoia National Park after falling about 1,000 feet. (National Park Service)On Thursday, Sheriff's search and rescue crews alongside NPS personnel began a ground search for Gerbier."As ground teams began to summit on the Mountaineering Route, they noticed clues that a hiker may have fallen off a cliff in the area known as 'The Notch,'" NPS officials said in a release issued Friday.A helicopte...

Ryan Nimmo Arrested after DUI Hit-and-Run Crash on East Warm Springs Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

30-Year-Old Suspect Arrested after DUI Hit-and-Run Collision near South Shadow Crest StreetLAS VEGAS, NV (October 20, 2023) – Late Sunday morning, Ryan Nimmo was apprehended following a DUI hit-and-run incident that occurred on East Warm Springs Road. The incident unfolded around 11:30 a.m., near the vicinity of South Shadow Crest Street on October 15th.According to reports, 30-year-old Nimmo was operating a westbound Chevrolet Silverado 2500, while a 2017 Hyundai Elantra was traveling north on Shadow Crest Street.Under circumstances yet to be determined, the Chevrolet drove through a red traffic signal and proceeded into the intersection. Consequently, the Chevrolet collided with the right side of the Hyundai. Nimmo then attempted to escape the scene but ultimately collided with a palm tree.A witness then pursued Nimmo and reported the incident to authorities. Meanwhile, paramedics transported the woman in the Hyundai to the Trauma Unit at UMC, as she had sustained critical i...

Debut novel “Shameful Prowess” by Charlee Rae Valentine inspires confidence and self-reliance through an autobiographical story of secrecy and seduction

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

First-time author Charlee Rae Valentine has lived an uncommon life. Writing under a pseudonym to protect her identity – as well as the identities of others – Valentine’s autobiographical novel “Shameful Prowess” delves into her real-life experiences with seduction, manipulation, and the intoxicating power of social status.Through fictionalized accounts of actual events, Valentine tells the story of her tumultuous life, from humble beginnings in an impoverished small town to mingling with social elites, finding the confidence to wield her innate manipulation powers, and questioning the lifestyle that brought her everything she thought she wanted.Spanning romance, comedy, tragedy, and shocking moments of coercion and manipulation, the novel’s vivid characters and detailed descriptions spark each moment into life. Readers are along for the ride as an ambitious young Charlee embraces how her vivacious looks and personality can hold sway over powerful men, bringing her closer to the life...

Four-bedroom home in Milpitas sells for $3.1 million

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

2187 Fieldcrest Drive – Google Street ViewA 3,389-square-foot house built in 1988 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 2100 block of Fieldcrest Drive in Milpitas was sold on Sept. 25, 2023. The $3,126,500 purchase price works out to $923 per square foot. This two-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Additionally, the home includes a two-car garage.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Incline Court, Milpitas, in September 2023, a 3,389-square-foot home was sold for $3,000,000, a price per square foot of $885. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 2,048-square-foot home on Cresthaven Street in Milpitas sold for $1,620,000, a price per square foot of $791. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,953-square-foot home on the 2200 block of Pinard Street in Milpitas sold in September 2022, for $1,575,000, a price per square foot of $806. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 ba...

What to play: Mario, Sonic and Spider-Man highlight a packed week in gaming

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

It feels like the 1990s, during the days of Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. Within a week, gamers saw two icons of the era return to their side-scrolling roots. “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” and “Sonic Superstars” have brought a major dose of nostalgia and reminded players that 2-D gaming still has plenty of fun in the age of open-world adventures and virtual reality.Also, let’s also not forget that Sony’s flagship title for the holidays, “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,” also launched to rave reviews. It does a remarkable job of creating two protagonists, both of whom feel central and important to a long campaign.With that said, here’s a look at the three games you should be playing this weekend:“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” — Mario and company’s first brand new 2-D adventure in more than a decade proves once again that Nintendo is a master of the genre, and that it can still surprise and delight players.Featurin...

Man charged with possessing more than $300,000 worth of cocaine, some stored near children in San Leandro home

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

SAN LEANDRO — A man has been charged with multiple crimes after almost 15 kilograms of cocaine — worth more than $300,000 — were found inside a residence here, some of it stored in close proximity to young children, according to authorities and court documents.Alfredo Moran-Perez, 29, was charged Monday with possession for sale of a controlled substance, child abuse and two counts of possession of a controlled substance with a firearm.According to court documents, he has admitted possessing and selling cocaine.He was arrested Oct. 12 and is being held in lieu of $1.25 million bail at Santa Rita Jail, a number set by a judge after prosecutors objected to his request to be released on his own recognizance during a court appearance Tuesday.Moran-Perez is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 26 and could face more than 24 years in prison if convicted.He was arrested after the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force served a search warrant at a home on Sweetwater Drive in San Leandro, where ...

De La Salle defensive line coach Steve Jacoby dies suddenly

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

CONCORD — The De La Salle football team sang Happy Birthday to defensive line coach Steve Jacoby on Tuesday, a memory that head coach Justin Alumbaugh said on Friday will never be forgotten.Jacoby, 61, died suddenly on Thursday, leaving the De La Salle community in a state of shock.The coaches met Thursday after learning of Jacoby’s passing and broke the news to the team on Friday morning.They left it up to the players whether to cancel Friday night’s home game against El Cerrito.The players elected to play because, as Alumbaugh said, that is what their defensive line coach would have wanted.“He would want to kill me if I didn’t let the kids play,” Alumbaugh said. “We wanted to provide the opportunity for them to play but also be understanding with what’s going on. I spoke honestly with them. I said, ‘I know my friend would want me to go out.’“It’s going to be sad and hard. But they’re young men. They̵...

BART service suspended on Red Line due to person on trackway

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Service on BART's Red Line has been temporarily suspended in all directions due to a person on the trackway and police at the Berkeley Station Friday afternoon, according to a tweet from BART. 2 California Hells Angels sentenced to prison in case involving murder, illegal cremation Earlier, service had been delayed for 20 minutes, prior to being suspended. BART is advising Richmond and Berkeley riders heading toward SF to take the Orange Line and transfer at MacArthur.Riders heading from SF to Richmond/Berkeley are advised to take the Yellow Line and transfer at 19th Street Oakland. The transit system did not specify how long trains would be delayed. No other details were immediately available.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Photos: Oakland Zoo welcomes new baby giraffe

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:26:39 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Zoo welcomed a new resident this week. The zoo's giraffe herd is celebrating the arrival of a new baby giraffe that was given birth to Thursday. The giraffe calf is the first giraffe born at the zoo in 11 years, according to zoo officials. After a lengthy pregnancy -- giraffes have a gestation period of 14-16 months -- the calf's mother Kijiji gave birth in the giraffe habitat. The new calf, a female that zoo officials have named Kendi, weighed 150 pounds and is already 6 foot, five inches tall. Home Depot employee allegedly embezzled $1.2m in cash: San Rafael PD "Kendi" means "loved one" in Swahili, in what the zoo says is an homage to the language spoken in Kenya, where giraffes dwell in the wild.Kendi's mother Kijiji has reportedly already shown her protective, motherly side by guiding the calf into the giraffe barn, zoo officials said. Zoo keepers have set up a separate area in the barn for the calf and mother to bond.Kendi is already on her feet, standin...