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SF DA drops charges against SFPD officer who shot suspect during training in 2019

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Charges against a San Francisco police officer who was indicted by a grand jury in 2020 for shooting a man who was running from police in 2019 have been dropped, according to the officer's attorneys, Rains Lucia Stern St Phalle & Silver (RLS). SFPD Officer Christopher Flores was charged by then-San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin for a Dec. 7, 2019 shooting that occurred while Flores was in field training. SF restaurant that hosted anti-trans dinner apologizes amid backlash Flores and his field training officer responded to a call regarding a man who had kicked down the door of a residence in the Mission District. When the suspect in the incident, Jamaica Hampton, allegedly attacked Flores' training officer, Flores attempted to intervene.In the melee that followed, Flores shot at Hampton who was struck and sustained serious injuries. Boudin charged Flores with negligent discharge of a firearm and assault by a public officer, both felony offense...

Suspect in SF 4/20 shots fired incident arrested: SFPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The suspect in a shots fired incident that occurred last month in the vicinity of San Francisco's 4/20 celebrations has been arrested, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The initial incident occurred at around 1:18 p.m. on April 20.Officers with the SFPD Park Station responded to Cole Street and Haight Street on a report of shots fired. Arriving on the scene, officers found multiple shell casings but did not locate a victim. Evidence related to the crime was collected and witnesses were interviewed, police said. SF restaurant that hosted anti-trans dinner apologizes amid backlash The investigation was taken up by the SFPD Community Violence Reduction Team. During the course of the investigation, Patrick Rushing, 32, of Pinole was identified as a suspect.Arrest and search warrants were obtained for Rushing, his residence and associated vehicles, police said.On May 17, SFPD CVRT officers and members of the Crime Gun Investigation Center located...

Potomac Yard Metro’s 1st-day riders say full impact is further down tracks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

Most of the first riders boarding and departing on Blue and Yellow line Metro trains at the brand new Potomac Yard station on Friday morning were holding festive pennants to celebrate the opening, but some said the full impact of the station won’t be felt for years to come.Metro user Emmet Ryan rode the first train before sunrise, right when the station opened: “Brand new station, first infill station in Virginia, first new station in six months — it’s pretty exciting, all around.”The Potomac Yard/Virginia Tech station is only the second infill station, or new station between already-existing stations on an existing rail line, ever added to Washington Metro system. It is inserted between the Braddock Road and Ronald Reagan National Airport stations. The other infill station, NoMa-Gallaudet, opened on the Red line in 2004.Located on the site of a former railroad freight yard in Alexandria, the Potomac Yard area is growing rapidly, just east of Route 1, and jus...

Ukraine’s Kalinina dedicates win to homeland after beating a Russian to reach Rome final

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

ROME (AP) — Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina beat Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 at the Italian Open on Friday to reach the biggest final of her career — and dedicated the victory to her war-torn country.The half-filled Campo Centrale supported Kalinina, whose family home was destroyed in a Russian attack last year. Some fans held up Ukrainian flags.“It’s really important to win every match, because of what Ukraine goes through,” Kalinina told the crowd. “I really hope that I give a tiny, small light, maybe some positive emotions for my country. I really hope that Ukraine a little bit enjoys (this).”She and Kudermetova did not shake hands after the semifinal, which lasted nearly three hours.Kudermetova was asked if she gets along with Kalinina while their countries are at war: “We’re here, and we love what we do here. Doesn’t matter from which country you are. We’re athletes and that’s it. We are here to play tennis.”It’s been quite a run for the 47th-ranked Kalinina, ...

Stock market today: Wall Street turns lower after talks on raising debt limit stall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street turned lower after talks on raising the nation’s debt limit came to a sudden halt, raising worries that the country could edge closer to risking a highly damaging default on U.S. government debt. The S&P 500 went from a gain of 0.3% to a loss of 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average went from a gain of 117 points to a loss of 76 points, or 0.2% at 33,459 as of 12:54 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq slipped 0.3%Markets had been rising this week on hopes that the U.S. government can avoid a disastrous default on its debt. Stocks gave up their gains at mid-morning Friday after a top negotiator for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “ press pause ” on talks. The S&P 500 is still on pace for a gain of 1.7% for the week. That would break a long, listless stretch where it failed to rise or fall by 1% for six straight weeks.Without the ability to borrow more, the U.S. government could default on its debt for the first time and trigger widespr...

Aurora liquor store hit twice by thieves in 2 days

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A liquor store owner is seeking help to catch thieves caught on surveillance video who broke into his store twice in two days.Craft-Y Beer Wine & Liquor, located at 24300 East Smoky Hill Road in Aurora, was broken into and robbed overnight on Wednesday and Thursday. The owner provided FOX31 with three surveillance videos showing two people forcing their way into the store and taking merchandise out. Hancock slams Abbott’s ‘buffoonery’ for busing migrants to Denver One of the thieves tried to open the register but couldn't. So instead, they grabbed high-end bottles from behind it. And not just one trip. They made three trips to get all they could carry and took it out of the store. The owner, Jason Frank, said he filed a police report but it is unknown where the department is with the investigation.

2 rarest leopards in the world born at CMZoo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Amur leopard is a critically endangered species, no cubs had been born at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in nearly 20 years until this week.Just three days after Mother's Day, Anya, a 9-year-old Amur leopard, gave birth to two healthy cubs whom the zoo said "have no idea how much they have just contributed to their species' future." Meet Duncan: Denver Zoo’s newest Asian elephant bachelor With an estimated population of less than 100 in the wild, the Amur leopard is the most endangered subspecies, according to the WildCats Conservation Alliance. The zoo said they are the rarest big cat species on the planet, and the babies are "hope for the future of their species."The 2-pound cubs seem to enjoy snuggling, nursing and wriggling, the zoo said. Anya and the cubs' father, 7-year-old Anadyr, met in 2017 and have been spending time together ever since. In 2019, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan chose them as a breeding pair, which the zoo said ...

Visit the North Pole, check out a food truck fest and more things to do this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you are looking for something to do this weekend, we have you covered. From a food truck carnival to a strawberry festival to the Colfax Marathon, and more. There is something for everyone.Weather-wise a typical spring pattern will take form this weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday will start with sunshine and help to boost high temperatures to the mid-70s. By the afternoon, clouds will increase and so will the chance for showers and a few thunderstorms. Summer guide to visiting Rocky Mountain National Park Things to do this weekendHere are 10 things to do this weekend across Colorado:Colfax Marathon - Saturday and SundayThe North Pole opens for the summer season - SaturdayOdyssey Beerwerks 10th Anniversary - Friday through SundayFood Truck Carnival - Friday through Sunday City Park Farmers Market - SaturdayStrawberry Festival Vintage & Antique Market - Saturday and SundayRiNo Spring BAZAAR - Saturday and SundayDenver Makers Market Littleton - SaturdayUnicorn ...

MBTA Transit Police look to ID individuals after theft of $1,000 worth of tobacco products

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

Transit police are looking to identify two persons of interest after a reported theft of over $1,000 worth of tobacco products from a Commuter Rail vendor.The MBTA Transit Police Department said the theft happened in the area of the North Station Commuter Rail terminal over the weekend.Sharing several photos of the individuals on social media, the department said the subjects stole tobacco products from a vendor during a breaking and entering, with an image showing one of them hopping over a store counter with merchandise in hand.Anyone with information on the theft or the persons of interest is asked contact TPD’s Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050.https://twitter.com/MBTATransitPD/status/1659583996349521920

The Smiths bass guitarist Andy Rourke dead at 59

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:28 GMT

By Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily NewsAndy Rourke, the bass guitarist for British rock band The Smiths, died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 59.His bandmate, guitarist Johnny Marr, confirmed his death in a tweet on Friday that also included a photo of a younger Rourke.“Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans,” Marr wrote. “We request privacy at this sad time.”Born Jan. 17, 1964 in Manchester, Rourke initially met Marr when they were in school. The pair bonded over their mutual love of guitar, according to Billboard. They later connected with Mike Joyce and Steven Morrissey, and the foursome went on to become a worldwide sensation.Rourke played on all four of the band’s classic and beloved albums: 1984′s “The Smiths,” “Meat Is Murder” in 1985, “The Queen Is Dead“ in 1986, and “Strangeways, Here We Come” in 1987. The Smiths, featuring Rourke on bass, Marr on lead guitar, Joyce on...