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Michelle Baez Garcia Killed in DUI Wrong-Way Crash on East Freeway [Houston, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Accident near Freeport StreetHOUSTON, TX (November 27, 2023) – In the early hours of Sunday, Michelle Baez Garcia lost her life in a tragic collision caused by a wrong-way driver on the East Freeway.Emergency responders were on the scene at approximately 12:00 a.m. near Freeport Street on November 5th, following reports of a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction.The vehicle then collided with another car in the opposing lanes. Medical personnel arrived and declared the passenger in the struck vehicle, identified as 23-year-old Garcia, as well as the wrong-way driver, deceased at the scene. The other driver involved was transported to a nearby hospital for necessary medical care.In the wake of this devastating incident, the family and friends of Garcia have established a GoFundMe page to assist with expenses during this challenging period.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences a...

Revolutionizing Back-Office Management: CuroWork’s Vision for Time Efficiency and Work Clarity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

“Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.” This profound insight from Peter Drucker, often regarded as the ‘father of modern management,’ encapsulates the core philosophy behind CuroWork, a groundbreaking platform envisioned by co-founders Daniel Paik and Andy Chen.Daniel Paik’s 18 years of experience in back-office operations unveiled a critical issue: the lack of a system to accurately measure and manage time and tasks at work. Through conversations with over 200 back-office professionals, he found a common struggle—teams felt overwhelmed, burnt out, and managers were in the dark about their team’s capacity. Daniel shares, “The first thing we hear from our users is that they wish they had a way to manage and see how busy they are and with what.” He adds, “And managers feel helpless without those insights.”“This is exactly why we see retention and burnout issues in back-office roles. Every day is new, ...

Empower Your Employees and Boost Your Business Potential With Training From Team Engage Visionary Leaders Danelle and Mike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

Photo credit: Erin Latterell BurkWithin the modern business world, everyone recognizes the importance of continuous learning for achieving growth. Meet the dynamic duo at the helm of Team Engage, Danelle Delgado and Mike Draper. Their mission? To pioneer a revolution in employee empowerment. They offer more than training; they are laying the foundation for holistic success for individuals and corporations to achieve growth.Danelle, known as the “millionaire maker,” has an inspiring journey from being a struggling single mom to becoming the CEO of Life Intended. Her best-selling book, I Choose Joy,” goes beyond pages; it is a life principle she instilled in countless entrepreneurs she guided. Similarly, Mike Draper channeled personal challenges, from an overweight childhood to intense SWAT police experiences mastering fitness and preparedness, into a deep understanding of human nature. His shift to the digital world resulted in a massive 1.3M followers. Mike proved ...

‘We’re devastated’: San Jose parents charged with murder in toddler’s fentanyl death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

SAN JOSE — She grew up in a lovely home in the Almaden Valley. She was a cheerleader at West Valley College and a fan of the San Jose Sharks. She rescued kittens for a nonprofit agency.But when police arrested Kelly Richardson a day before Thanksgiving, they found her with the drugs that had turned her life to tragedy.On Monday, Richardson, 28, walked into the Santa Clara County courtroom in shackles next to her boyfriend Derek Rayo, 27. It was the San Jose couple’s first court appearance to face murder charges in the fentanyl overdose death of their 19-month-old daughter Winter — the third South Bay child younger than 2 killed by the deadly opioid in six months.“We’re devastated right now,” Richardson’s mother, Amy Richardson, said in the hallway before entering the courtroom.Richardson’s parents declined to answer any other questions, leaving their daughter’s Facebook page showing her cheerleading pictures and Sharks jerseys and cat rescues to give a glimpse into...

Condominium sells for $2.1 million in San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

1501 Hummingbird Place – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 1500 block of Hummingbird Place in San Jose was sold on Nov. 9, 2023. The $2,100,000 purchase price works out to $1,130 per square foot. The condominium, built in 2010, has an interior space of 1,858 square feet. This apartment features three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home provides a one-car garage, offering a dedicated parking spot and storage area.These nearby units have also recently changed hands:On Rainbow Drive, San Jose, in September 2023, a 1,469-square-foot unit was sold for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $1,055. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,807-square-foot unit on the 20500 block of Oak Creek Lane in Saratoga sold in November 2023, for $1,660,000, a price per square foot of $919. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2023, a 1,807-square-foot unit on Oak Creek Lane in Saratoga sol...

Letters: Delay decision | Stand by Biden | War and climate | Lee for Senate | No comparison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Walnut Creek shoulddelay decision on oaksThe city of Walnut Creek is planning to remove two protected valley oaks from the Kinross right of way, a wetland, before the county has settled the lawsuit against it regarding the proposed project “The Glen at Heather Farm” at Seven Hills Ranch by Spieker Development.It’s important to note that this is a strongly opposed and significantly controversial project requiring exceptions and modifications to zoning, ordinances and codes in place. What is the urgency to take such an irreversibly drastic action for an undecided project?Thousands of people who actually live and vote in this area oppose this project but somehow it keeps progressing by just a couple of officials including a now-retired Contra Costa board member and a couple of Walnut Creek City Council members. It is time for our elected officials to hear their constituents’ voices.O...

49ers WRs Samuel, Aiyuk don’t regret Eagles trash talk, excited for rematch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk did not backtrack Monday from their harsh criticism of the Philadelphia Eagles after last season’s NFC Championship Game loss.“I don’t regret nothing I said,” Samuel relayed at his locker after practice.Six days before the 49ers (8-3) return to Philadelphia, though, Samuel and Aiyuk declined to add further fuel to the flames that burned so intensely after their 31-7 playoff exit last season. Both players expressed after the loss that the Eagles were fortunate that Brock Purdy went down during the opening drive with an elbow injury.“We definitely know what happened last season. A lot of words went back and forth,” Aiyuk said. “But, despite that, we have another opportunity to play football, and they have another opportunity. Both sides are excited for that.”The 49ers are especially excited to have a healthy Purdy, the NFL leader in passer rating and completion percentage, just 10 months after tearing an elbow ligament ...

Population of endangered Sumatran rhinos is now one larger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

By Edna Tarigan | Associated PressJAKARTA, Indonesia — A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals.A female named Delilah gave birth to a 25-kilogram (55-pound) male calf at a sanctuary for Sumatran rhinos in Way Kambas National Park in Lampung province, at the southern tip of Sumatra island.The calf is fathered by a male named Harapan, who was born at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2006. He was the last Sumatran rhino in the world to be repatriated to Indonesia, meaning that the entire population of Sumatran rhinos is now in Indonesia.Most of the remaining rhinos live on Sumatra, several in captivity. They are threatened by destruction of tropical forest habitat and poachers who kill the animals for their horns, which are prized for making ornaments and for use in traditional medicine in China...

Did Ovechkin and Crosby save the NHL? The San Jose Sharks have their opinions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

SAN JOSE – Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin raised some eyebrows last week when he said he and fellow superstar Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins revitalized professional hockey in North America.Both Ovechkin and Crosby came into the NHL in 2005, beginning a rivalry that has endured for close to two decades with each player establishing themselves as generational talents. They faced each other in the playoffs multiple times, and one or both were often on national television, raising the profile of the league.“We saved the NHL,” Ovechkin told The Athletic.Ovechkin, in town with the Capitals, won’t get an argument from the San Jose Sharks.At that time, the NHL was coming off a year-long lockout that had threatened to decimate interest in the sport, and the talents of Crosby and Ovechkin, along with rule changes designed to create more scoring opportunities, breathed new life into a league that well past the era of Wayne Gretzky.“One hundred percent,” Sharks coach ...

Flaring reported at Chevron Refinery in Richmond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:05:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Smoke is visible in parts of the East Bay on Monday due to flaring at the Chevon Refinery in Richmond, the refinery confirmed to KRON4. The flaring is due to a "loss of power to a portion of the facility," the refinery said. Refinery employees are working to minimize and stop the flaring. Wetter than average winter forecast for Bay Area, officials urge preparedness A Community Warning System (CWS) Level 1 has been issued. This level of alert does not require action by the public. Investigators with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District are at the scene assisting. "Flares are highly regulated safety devices and are an important part of keeping the Refinery running safely. We encourage our neighbors to visit www.richmondairmonitoring.org to view real-time air quality data," the refinery said. Flaring has been a recurring problem in the East Bay over the last year, particularly at the Martinez Refinery. Most recently, Contra Costa Health responded to a fla...