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Martin Garcia Mendoza Killed in Skateboard Crash near Highway 43 [Fresno County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

22-Year-Old Skateboarder Dies after a Vehicle Collision near Conejo AvenueFRESNO COUNTY, CA (August 4, 2023) – Friday night, a skateboarding accident near Highway 43 claimed the life of Martin Garcia Mendoza.The incident happened on July 28th, at around 7:20 p.m., near the intersection of Highway 43 and Conejo Avenue.According to reports, Mendoza was riding his skateboard in a southerly direction when he entered the intersection. There, he rode directly into the path of a Dodge that had the green light. The impact of the collision caused Mendoza to be ejected from his skateboard and sustain critical injuries.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after and performed life-saving measures. However, they were unsuccessful. Officials then declared 22-year-old Martin Garcia Mendoza dead at the scene.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The team at Sweet James sends their deepest condolences and sympathies to the fami...

Beat the Heat with NanoSocks: The Perfect Summer Companion for Active Feet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

If you are one of the millions of Americans that use compression socks on a daily basis, you know all too well how important it is to find the right pair, especially during the hot summer months. As temperatures soar to all-time highs this summer, breathability becomes a crucial factor for keeping you comfortable and ensuring that your legs stay cool and dry while still receiving the necessary support.Compression socks are specially designed for individuals seeking to improve circulation and alleviate various foot-related issues. For those struggling with neuropathy (weakness, numbness, and pain due to nerve damage) or plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the foot tissue), compression socks can be particularly beneficial. However, many people use compression socks for other reasons as well.When traveling for long periods of time, some individuals wear compression socks to enhance blood flow and prevent swelling. Similarly, those who spend extended periods on their feet, such as health...

Rider Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Avenue 328 [Visalia, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

Man Killed in Road 112 Motorcycle-Auto CollisionVISALIA, CA (August 4, 2023) – Wednesday night, a man was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash on Avenue 328 in Tulare County.California Highway Patrol officers responded to the fatal incident around 10:13 p.m. at Avenue 328 and Road 112.Upon arrival, authorities learned that a westbound 2022 Honda motorcycle collided with the side of an eastbound Dodge.According to the investigators, the 38-year-old man driving the 2017 Dodge on eastbound Avenue 328 stopped at Road 112.The man failed to see the westbound motorcycle and continued to turn onto Road 112, directly into the path of the rider.As a result, the motorcycle hit the right side of the Dodge and ejected the rider upon impact. First responders transported the motorcyclist to Kaweah Health Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.Police have only identified the deceased rider as a 55-year-old man from Visalia. At this time, It remains unclear if the Dodge driver sus...

Yadira Ruby Pineda Killed DUI Crash on Clovis Avenue [Fresno County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash near American Avenue Left One Dead, Two InjuredFRESNO COUNTY, CA (August 4, 2023) – Early Wednesday evening, a rear-end crash on Clovis Avenue claimed the life of Yadira Ruby Pineda.According to California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred on August 2nd, at around 5:45 p.m. in the area of Clovis Avenue and American Avenue.Investigators claimed that a 2021 Honda Accord was traveling at a high rate of speed along southbound Clovis before hitting an Isuzu box truck.The impact of the collision caused the Accord to shear off the truck’s rear axle and sent it 15 feet beneath the truck.Due to the crash, the Honda’s passenger sustained fatal injuries upon impact and died at the scene. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased female passenger as 32-year-old Yadira Ruby Pineda of Selma.Meanwhile, paramedics transported the driver – 31-year-old Jesus Acevedo Arana of Caruthers – to a hospital where he remains in critical condition. Pol...

Map: Where the Clayton Fire is burning in hills near San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

A brush fire that started Thursday afternoon is burning in the hills near Mount Hamilton Road.The Clayton Fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. Thursday east of Clayton Road. Within about six hours, it had burned 66 acres (0.1 square miles) and was 30% contained, said the Santa Clara unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.No evacuation orders or warnings were issued, though the fire approached homes in the Via de la Vista and Three Springs areas, near the GrandView Restaurant. Thirty structures were threatened, Cal Fire said.The red area on the map above shows the approximate perimeter on Thursday night.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Fire crews combat blaze in east San Jose hills Crashes and Disasters | Iconic Joshua trees burned by massive York Fire in Mojave Desert Crashes and Disasters | Map: York Fire sends California wildfire numbers soaring Crashes and Disasters | Looming thunderstorms ...

Where in Greece were Steph and Ayesha Curry?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

Ayesha Curry should be relaxed and refreshed from a romantic Greek vacation with her husband, Steph Curry, when she appears at the Westfield Valley Mall in Santa Clara Sunday, Aug. 6, to promote her new skincare line, Sweet July Skin.Over the past week, the lifestyle entrepreneur and her husband, the Golden State Warriors superstar, have shared amazing photos of their vacation in and around islands in the Aegean Sea to celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary. The photos are sure to incite some social media envy because they show the couple enjoying what one could expect of an idyllic Greece vacation: Riding a boat to swim in the sapphire-blue water of a rocky cove; touring a seaside village of whitewashed houses and cobblestone lanes; tasting wine and tucking into a meal of traditional Greek fare, including seafood and a salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and feta.It also looks like the Currys didn’t bring their three children with them, and the photos show the couple clearly enjoy...

Pac-12 survival: Future uncertain following key presidents meeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

The Pac-12’s future remained in doubt Friday as the university presidents met remotely but were unable to agree on a media rights contract, extending an existential crisis that enveloped the conference 13 months ago.Commissioner George Kliavkoff faced a series of obstacles as he tried to salvage the 108-year-old league, the most serious being the Big Ten’s sudden pursuit of Oregon and Washington.The conference that raided the Pac-12 last summer, grabbing USC and UCLA, showed no interest in additional West Coast expansion until this week.The Big Ten presidents are scheduled to meet this morning to discuss membership invitations for the Pacific Northwest duo, according to the Associated Press.If the Ducks and Huskies depart, the Four Corners schools (Arizona, ASU and Utah) are expected to accept invitations from the Big 12.That would leave Stanford, Cal, Oregon State and Washington State to rebuild the gutted conference or find another home, perhaps in the Mountain West.Re...

Oakland road rage freeway shooting suspect charged in federal court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

OAKLAND — A suspect in an Oakland road rage shooting has been charged in federal court and is expected to be hit with an indictment this month, as his attorney and prosecutors negotiate a plea deal, court records show.Antoyne Bullock, 43, is charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, a federal offense that carries up to 10 years in prison, according to the criminal complaint. He was ordered detained while the case is pending at a July 18 court appearance, records show.Bullock is the suspect in a May 25 nonfatal shooting on Interstate 580 in Oakland near Keller Avenue, where he allegedly fired at a Dodge traveling near him, causing the driver of the Dodge to collide with Bullock’s Ford. The Ford subsequently flipped over, but both Bullock and his passenger, a 37-year-old woman, escaped without injuries.According to police, Bullock and the woman were on their way to an Oakland hotel around 2 p.m. when the shooting occurred. Bullock allegedly cursed...

Electric truck maker Nikola names former General Motors executive Stephen Girsky as CEO

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Electric and hydrogen-powered heavy truck maker Nikola Corp. has named board Chairman Stephen Girsky as its new CEO.The former General Motors executive and auto industry analyst replaces Michael Lohscheller, who will step down immediately as CEO, and as a board member on Aug. 31.The Phoenix-based company says in a statement Friday that Lohscheller made the decision due to a family health matter and will return to Europe. He will stay on in an advisory capacity through September.Girsky will remain on the board and will be replaced as chairman by director Steve Shindler.Girsky will lead a startup that is struggling to reach profitability. The company on Friday reported a second-quarter net loss of $217.8 million, 26% larger than the same period a year ago.But the company said in a statement that sales and production are growing and it is well on the way to executing its business plan and becoming profitable. Nikola said it has nearly doubled its unrestricted cash and ha...

Clientes denuncian la desaparición de depósitos de cuentas bancarias de Wells Fargo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:08 GMT

Los Ángeles (CNN) — Wells Fargo está lidiando con un problema técnico que provocó que los clientes informaran la desaparición de sus depósitos directos de sus cuentas bancarias.Este jueves, un torrente de clientes se puso en contacto con Wells Fargo a través de Twitter, ahora oficialmente denominado “X”, alegando que no podían acceder al dinero que habían depositado en el banco. Una persona tuiteó que le habían cobrado una comisión por sobregiro después de que el dinero desapareciera de su cuenta.No estaba claro hasta qué punto se había extendido el problema este jueves por la noche, pero este viernes seguían publicándose quejas de clientes en las redes sociales.Wells Fargo debe pagar US$ 3.700 millones por “actividad ilegal” en ejecuciones hipotecarias y embargos de vehículos“Wells Fargo es consciente de que las transacciones de depósito de algunos clientes no aparecen en sus cuentas. El problema se resolverá lo antes posible. Nos disculpamos si...