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O.C. judge confessed to coworkers after fatally shooting wife, prosecutors say

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson has been charged with multiple felonies in the shooting death of his wife at their Anaheim Hills home last week, and crime prosecutors say he confessed to his courtroom coworkers.Ferguson, 72, is accused of shooting 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson on Aug. 3, then texting his court clerk and bailiff that he "just lost it," according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office and reporting by the Associated Press."I just shot my wife. I won’t be in tomorrow. I will be in custody. I’m so sorry," Ferguson allegedly wrote.According to AP, prosecutors claim that after an argument at a restaurant, the Fergusons returned home, where the dispute continued.After Sheryl Ferguson said something to the effect of “why don’t you point a real gun at me?,” the judge produced a pistol from his ankle holster and shot her in the chest, according to court documents filed by prosecutors.The Fergusons' adult son, who reported the shooting to police, all...

L.A. hospital seeks help identifying patient

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

A man hospitalized at Los Angeles General Medical Center is seen in a photo provided by the hospital on Aug. 11, 2023. The Los Angeles General Medical Center in Boyle Heights is asking for the public’s help to identity a patient who has been hospitalized for two days.The man in his 30s to 40s is 6 feet tall, weighs 178 pounds, has an average build, is bald and has hazel eyes, according to the hospital.He has multiple tattoos throughout his body, including “Kelly” on his right hand and “Only the strong.”Hospital officials did not provide details on how or why he was hospitalized, but did provide a photo. Anyone who has information about the patient is asked to call Clinical Social Worker Yen Sau at 323-409-4860 or 323-409-6884.

Man Killed in Pedestrian-Truck Collision on Highway 101 [San Martin, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

Pedestrian Accident near San Martin Kills 36-Year-Old Riverside ManSAN MARTIN, CA (August 11, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a pedestrian-truck collision on Highway 101 near San Martin left one person dead.The deadly collision happened around 12:31 p.m. at the southbound lanes of 101, just north of San Martin Avenue.According to the investigators, a man was re-securing his cargo while standing behind his vehicle on the right shoulder of the freeway.However, a 2017 International two-axle box truck performed an unsafe turn, causing the truck to travel into the shoulder, and hit the man.Medical responders performed life-saving efforts on the man at the scene before transporting him to San Jose Regional Medical Center. Unfortunately, the unidentified victim died from his injuries a short while later.The 53-year-old male truck driver from Oakland remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. The California Highway Patrol does not suspect drugs or alcohol to be a factor i...

Justin Rhodes Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on Lancaster Boulevard [Lancaster, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

39-Year-Old Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Valley Central WayLANCASTER, CA (August 11, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Justin Rhodes was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on Lancaster Boulevard.The incident occurred around 4:02 p.m., near Valley Central Way.Per reports, a woman stopped her car to allow pedestrians who appeared to be homeless to cross the street. A man then got up from the bus bench and began to hit her car and grab the door handle in attempt to get in.As the woman drove off and escaped, the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Authorities later identified him as 39-year-old Rhodes.At this time, no further details regarding the hit-and-run crash on Lancaster Boulevard are available. However, authorities will update the public once they have more information.The Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Justin Rhodes. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the difficult days ahea...

Dakota Kauth Arrested, Woman Severely Injured in DUI Crash on Grand Canyon Drive [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

DUI Collision Left Woman Seriously Hurt, One Arrested on Gowan RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (August 11, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, Dakota Kauth was arrested following a DUI crash on Grand Canyon Drive.The incident occurred shortly before 5:00 p.m., near Grand Canyon Drive and Gowan Road. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after.According to reports, Dakota Kauth, the driver of a 1998 Chevy Tahoe, ran a stop sign at the junction and collided with a 2013 Volkswagen Convertible.The driver of the Volkswagen suffered serious injuries in the incident, including a cervical spine fracture, two deflated lungs, and shattered ribs. As of Friday, her present status was unknown.Eventually, paramedics arrived at the scene and transported the patient to a hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries.No further details regarding the Grand Canyon Drive DUI crash have been released to the public. Las Vegas Officials will provide more information once available.Alcohol and other controlle...

Geremy Larson Pronounced Dead, One Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 5 [Alger, WA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

Fatal Collision on Interstate 5 Left One Hurt, Geremy Larson DeadALGER, WA (August 11, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, Geremy Larson died in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 5.The incident happened at around 4:00 a.m., on I-5 near the exit to Alger.According to reports, Geremy Larson was riding a Yamaha YZF-R6 south in the northbound lanes, near the Alger exit. The motorcycle collided with a Hyundai Elantra heading north.First responders transported the motorcyclist to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, where he succumbed to his injuries.Meanwhile, the other motorist, 25, of Mount Vernon, was hurt and sent to Skagit Valley Hospital.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties.Police say it is still unknown if drugs and alcohol were a factor in the collision.Once available, further details will be provided.They would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of Geremy Larson. May...

AG Garland appoints special counsel in Hunter Biden probe

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

By Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president’s son ahead of the 2024 election.Garland said he was naming David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of President Joe Biden’s son, as the special counsel. It comes as plea deal talks in Hunter Biden’s case hit an impasse.The attorney general noted the “extraordinary circumstances” of the matter in making the announcement at the Justice Department.Garland said that Weiss asked to be appointed to the position and told him that “in his judgment, his investigation has reached a stage at which he should continue his work as a special counsel.”“Upon considering his request, as well as the extraordinary circumstances relating to this matter, I have concluded it is in the public ...

Judge Chutkan: Trump’s right to free speech ‘not absolute’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

By Hanna Rabinowitz and Tierney Sneed | CNNUS District Judge Tanya Chutkan said that she plans to put serious limits over how sensitive evidence is handled in the Donald Trump 2020 election interference case, in a dramatic hearing Friday in Washington, DC, that could set the tone for the upcoming trial.The former president has a right to free speech, but that right is “not absolute,” Chutkan said. “Mr. Trump, like every American, has a First Amendment right to free speech, but that right is not absolute. In a criminal case such as this one, the defendant’s free speech is subject to the rules.”She also said that the more that a party makes “inflammatory” statements that could taint a jury pool, “the greater the urgency will be that we proceed to trial quickly” to ensure a fair trial.This is the first hearing before Chutkan. She has already shown a habit of responding quickly and tersely on the docket to debates between the parties over scheduling. An Obama appointee and former public...

Sale closed in Oakland: $1.8 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

6590 Oakwood Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,822-square-foot house built in 1999 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 6500 block of Oakwood Drive in Oakland was sold on June 23, 2023. The $1,750,000 purchase price works out to $620 per square foot. The layout of this two-story house consists of three bedrooms and three baths. In addition, the house includes a two-car garage. The property occupies a sizable 6,431-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In June 2022, a 1,763-square-foot home on Oakwood Drive in Oakland sold for $1,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,049. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Arrowhead Drive, Oakland, in May 2023, a 1,772-square-foot home was sold for $1,075,000, a price per square foot of $607. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 3,052-square-foot home on the first block of Villanova Drive in Oakland sold in October 2022, for $1,925,000, a price per square foot of $631. The home has 5 bedrooms an...

Long Covid cases in US adults are on the decline, but many continue to struggle with symptoms, studies show

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:54 GMT

By Amanda Musa | CNNThe percentage of US adults reporting long Covid symptoms has fallen since the summer of 2022, but some people say they are still coping with changes to daily life brought on by the condition, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC analyzed data from the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey from June 2022 to June 2023. The national survey is designed to measure the social and economic effects of Covid-19 on US households.RELATED: COVID Q&A: Can I use an expired test? Time to get boosted? How to cope with California’s sneaky summer surgeLong Covid questions were added to the survey in June 2022. Respondents were then asked to report whether they had ever tested positive for Covid-19 or whether a doctor had ever told them that they had the virus. They were also asked if they had long Covid, which the CDC describes as the “wide range of ongoing respiratory, neurologic, cardiovascular, and other symptoms that ca...