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Concord teen who donated his heart to be honored at Rose Parade

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Concord teenager who donated his organs to save the lives of others will be honored at the 135th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day.Joseph "Joe" Barratt, 18, was walking home from a library when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver near Highway 4 on Feb. 10, 2020. The popular Concord High School student spent three days in a trauma center at John Muir Health in Walnut Creek.Doctors ultimately determined that his injuries were non-recoverable and Barratt was removed from life support on Feb. 13, 2020.Shortly before the hit-and-run crash, Barratt visited a DMV office to get a new ID and he learned about organ donation. He decided to sign up at the DMV to be an organ donor. Joseph "Joe" Barratt (Image courtesy Sutter Health) "His sweet nature touched every single person who came into contact with him, and his beautiful smile left an impression on every person who was lucky enough to see it. It is only fitting that someone with a heart as big as Joe's would save th...

San Leandro barbershop murder suspect arrested after Maserati chase in Oakland

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

(KRON) -- A man suspected of killing a San Leandro barber was arrested in Oakland on Oct. 27 after a police chase, California Highway Patrol announced Tuesday. The suspect, 26-year-old Alexis Garcia, was found sleeping in a Maserati by police before he was taken into custody. The murder happened on Oct. 25 at Harrison Brothers barbershop, located at 2240 E. 14th St. in San Leandro. A barber was murdered while their client was shot and injured. Mom leads police on wild San Mateo chase with baby in car: SMPD On Monday, CHP officers in its Oakland division were patrolling when they saw Garcia and another man asleep in the flashy car in an unknown location, police said. The passenger allegedly had a handgun lying in his lap. The occupants woke up, saw the officers and drove away, per CHP. The driver eventually abandoned his car and attempted to run away, but he was detained by CHP officers. The passenger was detained as well. The San Leandro Police Department responded and confirmed ...

41 rescued workers emerge dazed and smiling after 17 days trapped in collapsed road tunnel in India

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

UTTARKASHI, India (AP) — Forty-one construction workers emerged dazed and smiling late Tuesday from a collapsed tunnel where they had been stranded the last 17 days — a happy ending to an ordeal that had gripped India and involved a massive rescue operation that overcame several setbacks.Locals, relatives and government officials erupted in joy, set off firecrackers and shouted “Bharat Mata ki Jai” — Hindi for “Long live mother India” — as happy workers walked out after receiving a brief checkup by doctors. Officials hung garlands around their necks as the crowd cheered. Nitin Gadkari, the country’s minister of road transport and highways, said in a video posted on the social media platform X that he was “completely relieved and happy” that all of the workers were rescued from the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi, a town in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand. “This was a well-coordinated effort by multiple agencies, marking one of the most significant rescue ...

With deadline looming, diplomats seek to extend Gaza truce; more hostages, prisoners are freed

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas and Israel released more hostages and prisoners under terms of a fragile cease-fire that held for a fifth day Tuesday as international mediators in Qatar worked to extend the truce. The United States urged Israel to better protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza if it follows through on its promise to resume the war.In the latest swap since the cease-fire began Friday, Israel said 10 of its citizens and two Thai nationals were freed by Hamas and had been returned to Israel. Soon after, Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners. The truce is due to end after one more exchange Wednesday night.For the first time, Israel and Hamas blamed each other for an exchange of fire between troops and militants in northern Gaza. There was no indication it would endanger the truce, which has enabled humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza.CIA director William Burns and David Barnea, who heads Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, were in Qatar, a key mediator with Hama...

Fuertes vientos derriban al Árbol Nacional de Navidad

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

Fuertes vientos derribaron el Árbol Nacional de Navidad afuera de la Casa Blanca la tarde del martes. Ráfagas de más de 30 mph causaron que se desplomara el emblemático árbol. El árbol iba a ser encendido el jueves, y el Servicio de Parques Nacionales (NPS, por sus siglas en inglés) dijo que analiza todas las opciones para asegurar que el encendido sea exitoso. El árbol se cayó sobre la 1 p.m., según el NPS. Equipos usaron una grúa para levantarlo para las 6 p.m.El abeto rojo mide 40 pies y viene del Bosque Nacional Monongahela en Virginia del Oeste, y había reemplazado el árbol anterior este mes, de acuerdo al NPS.Source

Denver police investigate fifth outdoor death in 3 days

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — On Tuesday, police in Denver investigated yet another outdoor death.It was the fifth person to be found dead outdoors since Saturday, when four people were found dead in a 24-hour period. Homes cost below $500K in these Colorado counties On Tuesday, the Denver Police Department was called to the South Platte River, where a body was discovered. A pair of workers told FOX31 they found the body on the embankment.It’s not clear how the person died or how long they had been there. The body was found in an area filled with bushes and trees along the river, not far from West Mississippi Avenue.4 found dead during Denver freezeOver the weekend, four other bodies were discovered. One was at Broadway and Bayaud Avenue, and another deceased person was found in the 1700 Block of Wewatta Street. The other two were found along Colfax Avenue and Alcott Street.The discoveries came as freezing weather with temperatures in the 20s gripped the city. The Denver Department of Public He...

Colorado rental assistance boosted by $30M: Who qualifies?

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado just boosted its rental assistance fund by tens of millions.On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that allocates another $30 million for rental assistance. How much will the next TABOR check be? The new allocation brings the total rental assistance funds to $65 million, adding to previously allocated federal funds, according to a release from the Colorado General Assembly Democrats."Rental assistance keeps Coloradans housed, landlords paid and helps combat cycles of poverty, homelessness and family disruption,” state Rep. Leslie Herod said in a statement. "Coloradans need help now, and I’m beyond proud of this legislation that will prevent thousands of evictions across our state."Evictions are on the rise in Colorado, according to court documents. Some 43,899 evictions have been filed this year so far, "threatening the housing of more than 100,000 people across the state," according to Colorado Democrats.How to get rental assistance in Colora...

Book your dinner at ‘Secret Garden’ in Freehand Miami for a private, enchanting holiday meal

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

It’s the holiday season and many restaurants around Miami, are leaning on their popularity to get you to enjoy your holiday meals with them.But, one Miami Beach hidden gem is betting on its “secrecy” to entice you into trading in your ordinary holiday dinner for something extraordinary.If you’re looking to ditch your traditional holiday dinner plans this year for something more unique…Then look no further, than 27 Restaurant.Jr. Gorton: “27 restaurant and bar focuses on creating the ambiance for guests to come along and have this intimate gathering.”Located inside the Freehand Hotel in Miami Beach, the restaurant is offering guests a private dining experience like no other in its “Secret Garden.”Jr. Gorton: “People are able to activate the Secret Garden, where they are provided a private bar staff a private wait staff, and basically, it’s just yours to enjoy.”A low-key and charming quiet area just for you and yo...

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum marking 250th anniversary of Boston Tea Party with special events

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

Tuesday marked 250 years since the first of three Boston Tea Party ships filled with tea arrived in the city. At the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, staff celebrated the historic day with several special events as part of a larger slate of events planned around the tea party’s 250th anniversary. Among events, the museum unveiled a famous book it is adding to its collection. “Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral,” written by Ms. Phillis Wheatley was among the cargo and crates of tea on the first ship to arrive back in 1773. Speaking on Tuesday, officials said Wheatley was the first woman of African descent, the first enslaved person and the third woman in America to publish a book of poetry. Officials said they now have the first edition of Wheatley’s book and will feature it in a new pop-up exhibit for one week. Proceeding with anniversary festivities, the Tea Party Museum also honored two of Boston’s most influential revolutionary figures with a cer...

Ohtani possibility looks open as Atkins addresses Blue Jays off-season buzz

Published Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:24:16 GMT

In the two-plus weeks since the GM Meetings ended rather unceremoniously, the Toronto Blue Jays roster has barely changed, yet there’s still been a steady stream of rumours and speculation about what Canada’s lone MLB team might do next.That’s standard operating procedure this time of year, as everyone from front-office officials to fans knows all too well. Given the Blue Jays’ position as a big-market team intent on winning now and willing to spend, it would be more surprising if they weren’t linked to big names.Still, there’s a big difference between preliminary interest and genuine traction, and Ross Atkins’ comments to the Toronto chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America Tuesday afternoon offered some hints as to what’s real and what’s not. Bo Bichette, for example? Staying put. Trading for a rental? Definitely on the table. And Shohei Ohtani?Actually, let’s start there. So much of the off-season hinges on Ohtani’s decision, not only for interested teams like the B...