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CHP officer in critical condition after being struck by car on 5 Freeway in Sylmar
A California Highway Patrol officer was critically injured Sunday after being hit by a vehicle on the 5 Freeway in Sylmar. The collision unfolded around 3:32 a.m. on the thoroughfare at the 210 Freeway interchange in Sylmar. According to the CHP, the officer was assisting a disabled vehicle in the slow lane of the freeway when the officer was struck by a 2023 Tesla. The officer was taken to Providence Holy Cross Hospital, where he remains. He suffered "major" injuries and has been listed in critical condition. The southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed near the 110 Freeway through Balboa Boulevard for several hours, but reopened before 10:45 a.m., authorities said. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to have been factors in the cause for the crash. "It is unknown at this time if any automated driving features were activated on the Tesla at the time of the crash," the CHP said in a news release. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information was asked to contact the CHP's Southern Division Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team at (323) 644-9550.
Looking Back Loomis: 1974 - New family in old Swetzer house
Funeral services were held for Kiyoto Masuda, 93, a native of Hiroshima, Japan. A rancher, he grew pears and plums for over 50 years at his place on Rattlesnake Bar Road. Mr. Masuda was a member of the Placer Buddhist Church, Sierra Bonsai Club and JACL. Services were held for...
Elk Grove weekly crime update August 18, 2024
This is a look at the crimes reported in the city of Elk Grove for the period July 31 – August 6, 2024. These are in some cases in addition to the crimes reported on the Elk Grove Police Department daily watch summary. The Daily Watch Summary only lists crimes where there was an arrest.
Restaurant Foundation Fund Awards $5,000 Grants to Eateries in San Diego, Statewide
The California Restaurant Foundation has awarded 34 independent restaurants in the region with $5,000 grants. The foundation, a nonprofit that invests in and supports California restaurants and their workforce, issued a total of 278 awards as part of its fourth consecutive distribution from the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. The grants...
West Lincoln Sports Update – Volleyball & Tennis
LINCOLN HERALD STAFF | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. Thank You Coaches and Staff for reporting your scores. If any school would like to send in their scores please email them to [email protected]. VOLLEYBALL. August 15. West Lincoln High vs East Rutherford High. JV WLHS 2-0 Set 1:...
From the Auburn Journal archive: 1959 - New shoes
In this photo from the Aug. 13, 1959, edition of the Auburn Journal, owners Raymond G. Dainty (left) and Ardell P. Woodruff are pictured on the opening day of the Two Heel Shoe Center in the Jacobs Building in Central Square. Dainty will manage the Auburn store. Woodruff is president. There is another store in the Fruitridge district in Sacramento.
Looking Back, Loomis: 1999 - Placer Supervisors approve casino
Pee Wee Reese, a great shortstop for the Dodgers baseball team, died recently. He was a great friend of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Their friendship was demonstrated when things got ugly at Crossley Field in Cincinnati. Reese put his arm around the rookie's shoulder, a show of unity that spoke volumes. That friendship was important in an incident in St. Louis during Robinson's first time at bat. The Cardinal catcher came out of the dugout and turned a black cat onto the playing field, to the delight of some in the crowd.
Lincoln arrest log: Arestees violate stay-away orders
Nicholas Valentino Stack, 35, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. on suspicion of possession of unlawful paraphernalia, disturbing the peace by loud noise and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant on the 2300 block of Nicolaus Road. Daniel Monolete Jr Savala, 43, was arrested at 9:31 a.m. on suspicion of violating a court-ordered...
Mother killed in drunk driving crash in Santa Rosa ID'd; worked for Sonoma Co. Probation Department
Police in the North Bay are mourning one of their own after a woman was killed in a crash by a suspected drunk driver in Santa Rosa.Officials say Jessica Avila Munoz, 31, was driving near Lombardi Court and Sebastopol Road on Friday when a car ran a red light and crashed into her.Police say the suspected drunk driver has four previous DUI arrests and was driving on a suspended license.The suspect is now in jail on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI.MORE: San Jose community service officer killed by suspected drunk driver remembered as loving, kindMunoz was a member of the Sonoma County Probation Department and worked as a juvenile correctional counselor.Police say she was picking up her 13-year-old daughter from school when the crash happened.According to the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), Munoz attended Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University, where she earned a degree in Psychology and Administration of Justice. She was a first-generation college graduate in her family.A GoFundMe and a PORAC donation fund have been created to help Munoz's family with funeral costs.If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Las Vegas and Western Nevada Prepare for Thunderstorms, High Fire Risk, and Gusty Winds
Las Vegas and the surrounding areas are preparing for a range of weather conditions. In western Nevada, residents can anticipate dry and breezy weather today. Meanwhile, Mohave and Lincoln counties might experience isolated to scattered thunderstorms. Looking ahead, drier air moving in on Monday and Tuesday will lead to rising temperatures and limit thunderstorms primarily to eastern Mohave County, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
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