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Palmdale man found guilty of illegally importing ancient Roman mosaic from Syria 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

A man from Palmdale has been found guilty of illegally importing an ancient Roman mosaic from Syria that authorities believe was made two millennia ago. According to a statement from the U.S. Justice Department, 56-year-old Mohamad Yassin Alcharihi was found guilty on Wednesday of one count of entry of falsely classified goods. The mosaic – which measures 15 feet long, 8 feet tall and weighs approximately 2,000 pounds – depicts a story from ancient Greek and Roman mythology depicting Hercules rescuing Prometheus, who had been chained to a rock by his fellow gods for stealing fire for humanity. Evidence from the trial indicated that Alcharihi illegally imported the mosaic through the Port of Long Beach from Turkey in 2015 after lying to a customs broker about the art piece’s worth.  Man dies after crashing a scooter into a light pole “Instead of disclosing to United States customs officials that he was importing a Syrian antiquity for which he had paid approximately ...

3 teens arrested for shooting that injured mother, 1-year-old girl in South Los Angeles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

Three teenagers were arrested Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a shooting that injured a mother and her infant in South Los Angeles.The male suspects were identified as two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old by the Los Angeles Police Department.The teen suspects are accused of a gang-motivated shooting that targeted two young mothers and their infant children. On June 5, two women in their 20s had driven to a hamburger stand near 81st Street and Avalon Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. Inside the women’s vehicle were two infant girls — an 8-month-old and a 1-year-old. The four victims were seated in their car when the suspects pulled into the burger stand’s parking lot in a gray Kia sedan with Texas license plates, armed with handguns, police said.The suspects pulled up to the victims’ car and fired multiple shots at the women, striking one woman in the leg and a 1-year-old girl in the foot, authorities said.Police at the scene where a shooting left a 1-year-old child injured in...

1 Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Sisk Road [Modesto, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Conant AvenueMODESTO, CA (June 21, 2023) – Early Friday afternoon, one rider was fatally injured in a motorcycle collision on Sisk Road.Authorities responded to the scene around 12:15 p.m., near Conant Avenue.Per reports, the rider of a northbound motorcycle struck a minivan that was entering the intersection. However, further events leading up to the collision remain unclear.Medical personnel arrived and transported the rider to a nearby hospital for further treatment where they eventually succumbed to their injuries. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Crews say the driver of the minivan did not require hospitalization. At this time, Modesto Officials are working to determine further circumstances leading up to the accident.Following preliminary duties, authorities ruled out drugs or alcohol as a potential factor. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their w...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on 91 Freeway [Riverside, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Tyler StreetRIVERSIDE, CA (June 21, 2023) – Early Monday afternoon, one man was pronounced dead after a pedestrian accident on 91 Freeway.Dispatchers responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m., on the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Tyler Street.According to several witnesses, a male pedestrian ran directly into the path of a tractor-trailer. There, the driver hit the brakes but was unable to stop in time and consequently struck the pedestrian.First responders declared the male pedestrian dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the driver of the tractor-trailer remained uninjured. Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased man. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.It is important to have strong le...

Cecilia Villalobos and 2 Others Killed in Multi-Car Crash on Interstate 10 [Whitewater, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

Multiple Vehicles Collided and Resulted with 3 Fatalities and Multiple InjuriesWHITEWATER, CA (June 21, 2023) – Sunday morning, Cecilia Villalobos and two young girls died in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 10.The incident happened on May 14th, at around 7:30 a.m., on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Haugen Lehmann Way.According to reports, a collision between a Tesla Model 3 and a Chevrolet Suburban was reported to have occurred in the area. The two vehicles crashed in the No. 02 lane of the freeway and the Suburban crashed into a center divider and rolled over.As a result, the crash ejected six occupants of the Suburban from the vehicle and partly ejected one occupant.Unfortunately, 31-year-old Cecilia Villalobos, and a 10-year-old and 12-year-old girl, died at the scene.Four other passengers sustained injuries: a 3-year-old, 7-year-old, 11-year-old girls, and a 15-year-old boy.Additionally, the 39-year-old driver and the passenger of the Suburban suffered s...

3 Killed in Head-On Collision on Highway 1 [Lompoc Valley, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

Pickup Truck vs. Sedan Head-on Collision Left Three People DeadLOMPOC VALLEY, CA (June 21, 2023) – Tuesday morning, a two-vehicle head-on collision left three people dead on Highway 1.It happened in the northbound lanes of the Hwy at around 6:00 a.m., June 6th, Capt. Scott Safechuck said.In addition, Safechuck stated that a 2008 Kia and a 2017 Chevy were the vehicles involved in the collision.Upon investigation, the officers have learned that the Kia was traveling south on the Hwy, just south of Constellation Road, and the Chevy was in the northbound lanes.For unknown reasons, the Kia veered over to the opposite lanes and collided head-on with the Chevy.As a result, three occupants from the Kia were all pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities were withheld, pending family notification.Furthermore, the 52-year-old driver of the Chevy and the 19-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries and they were taken to Marian Regional Medical Center.Meanwhile, the northbound lanes...

Man Killed, Woman Injured in Red-Light Accident on Gosford Road [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Red-Light Collision near District BoulevardBAKERSFIELD, CA (June 21, 2023) – Thursday night, a man died and a woman sustained injuries in a red-light accident on Gosford Road.Police responded to the scene around 10:41 p.m., near District Boulevard on June 8th.Per reports, the driver of a vehicle ran a red light and struck another car at the intersection. Upon impact, the first vehicle lost control and crashed into a tree in the center median.Witnesses attempted to help extricate the driver from the vehicle. First responders arrived shortly after and began CPR on the victim. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, crews eventually pronounced the male driver dead at the scene.Meanwhile, medics took the driver of the other involved vehicle, only identified as a woman, to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers believe that speed was a contributing factor. However, an active investigation is still curre...

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the week of May 29

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

A house in Danville that sold for $4.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 38 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.1 million. The average price per square foot was $781.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of May 29 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.2 million, single-family house in the 900 block of Matadera WayThe 2,643 square-foot single-family house in the 900 block of Matadera Way in Danville has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $2,225,000, $842 per square foot. The house was built in 1985. The house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms.Matadera Way9. $2.3 million, detached house in the 2600 block of Melbourne WayThe 3,231 square-foot single-family home in the 260...

House censures California Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

By Mary Clare Jalonick | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to censure California Rep. Adam Schiff for comments he made several years ago about investigations into Donald Trump’s ties to Russia, rebuking the Democrat and frequent critic of the former president along party lines.Schiff, who will stand in front of the House while the resolution is read, becomes the 25th House lawmaker to be censured. He was defiant ahead of the vote, saying he will wear the formal disapproval as a “badge of honor” and charged his GOP colleagues of doing the former president’s bidding.“I will not yield,” Schiff, who is running for the Senate in his home state, said during debate over the measure. “Not one inch.”More than 20 Republicans voted with Democrats last week to block the censure resolution, but they changed their votes this week after the measure’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, removed a provision that could have fined Schiff $16 million if the House...

One dead, three injured in crash near Byron

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:55 GMT

BYRON — One person was killed and three others injured Wednesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle collision on Vasco Road, officials said.The collision happened about 2 p.m. on Vasco Road, south of Camino Diablo, on the outskirts of Byron.Initial reports were that at least three vehicles were involved, including a truck and van that collided head-on, authorities said.California Highway Patrol Officer Adam Lane confirmed three vehicles were involved and that the crash occurred when one vehicle tried to pass another using the oncoming lane.One person was pronounced dead at the crash site.Contra Costa Fire Protection District spokesman Steve Hill said three other people were injured and corrected initial information that up to 10 people were injured in the crash.At least two people had to be extricated from the damaged vehicles, Hill.Two were airlifted to a hospital while another was taken by ambulance.The CHP is investigating the cause of the collision.Vasco Road was closed to accom...