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South Bay authorities are a state leader in disarming troubled people. But the laws backing them are facing serious challenges.

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

Santa Clara County now files the second-most proactive gun-violence restraining orders in the state each year: Local authorities intervene on average more than once per day in cases involving people known to be armed and actively threatening themselves and others.Prosecutors say the county has steadily increased its output of such orders since the onset of a corresponding red flag law in 2016, going from seven filings that year to 405 in 2022. Only San Diego County had more last year.  Such laws are meant to assist authorities in confiscating weapons from people who might be dangerous.But an array of court fights — both settled and upcoming — pose an existential threat that advocates and experts admit could upend the legal foundation for red-flag laws as a whole.“There is consensus in the public about the notion that people who are dangerous should not have guns,” said Marisa McKeown, a prosecutor and supervisor of the Crime Strategies Unit in the Santa Clara County Dist...

One person in critical condition after Berkeley shooting

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

(KRON) – Berkeley police are investigating a shooting that involves an officer. The shooting occurred in the area of 7th and Grayson Street around 5:26 a.m. on Monday. One person was transported to Highland Hospital and is in critical condition.This is a developing story. 

Santa Clara County VTA shuts service to 6 stations until Nov. 16, bus bridge provided

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

(BCN) -- VTA will be replacing concrete panels and rails near the intersection of Lawrence Expressway and Tasman Drive in Sunnyvale. From now through Nov. 16, the following stations will be closed: Vienna and Reamwood in Sunnyvale; Old Ironsides, Great America and Lick Mill in Santa Clara; and Champion in San Jose.Temporary bus stops will be set up at these locations, VTA said. The closure of the six stations began Monday last week, Oct. 30. Man surrenders after hours-long standoff in San Bruno home invasion The Orange Line will operate between Mountain View and Fair Oaks and between Baypointe and Alum Rock. A bus bridge will operate between Fair Oaks and Baypointe.The Green Line will operate between Winchester and Baypointe. A bus bridge will operate between Baypointe and Old Ironsides.The repair work is part of VTA's Rail Rehabilitation and Replacement, which is an ongoing program to ensure that the light rail track infrastructure remains safe, reliable and in an enhanced state ...

Walt Disney Co. names PepsiCo’s Hugh Johnston as chief financial officer

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

The Walt Disney Co. on Monday named 34-year PepsiCo veteran Hugh Johnston as its new chief financial officer.Johnston, who has been PepsiCo’s CFO since 2010, will replace Kevin Lansberry effective Dec. 4. Lansberry was appointed Disney’s interim CFO earlier this year.Johnston has served a variety of roles at PepsiCo beginning in 1987. He left to become the CFO at Merck & Co. from 1999 to 2002, then returned to the Purchase, New York snack and beverage giant.Johnston also serves as a member of the boards of both Microsoft and HCA Healthcare. Johnston will report to Disney CEO Bob Iger, who returned to the Burbank, California entertainment giant just less than a year ago. “Hugh’s well-earned reputation as one of the best CFOs in America and his wealth of leadership experience in both financial and operational roles overseeing a diverse portfolio of top global brands make him a perfect addition to Disney’s senior leadership team,” Iger said.Disney shares were mostly unc...

A record number of migrants have arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands this year. Most are from Senegal

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A record number of migrants have made the treacherous boat journey on the Atlantic Ocean to Spain’s Canary Islands this year, and most of the 32,000 people are coming from Senegal.The islands, located off West Africa, have been used for decades as a stepping stone to Europe. Boats also depart from Gambia, Mauritania, Morocco and Western Sahara.According to an Associated Press tally of figures released by Spain’s Interior Ministry and local emergency services, at least 32,029 people landed on the Canary Islands from Jan. 1 to Nov. 5. That exceeds the migration crisis of 2006, when 31,678 migrants disembarked.Smugglers in Senegal pack young people looking for better opportunities in Europe into old artisanal fishing boats, charging them around 300,000 CFA francs ($490). The journey from Senegal to the Canaries usually takes a week of difficult upwind sailing for around 1,600 km (1,000 miles).Migrant boats frequently shipwreck or disappear in the Atlantic.To avo...

Donald Trump begins testifying in his New York civil trial over allegations that he lied to banks about his wealth

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump begins testifying in his New York civil trial over allegations that he lied to banks about his wealth.Source

Safe2Tell reports jump 16% to highest number ever

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Safe2Tell reports reached their highest number ever last school year, with suicide threats and bullying at the top of the list.The anonymous youth reporting program saw a 16% increase in reports during the 2022-23 school year. That's according to the latest Safe2Tell annual report, released Monday by the Colorado Attorney General's Office. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox "Colorado students faced several significant challenges, including bullying, drugs and suicidal thoughts," Safe2Tell director Stacey Jenkins wrote in the report. "Safe2Tell was there to receive these reports and prevent tragedies before they occur."The total number of reports was just shy of 22,500, bringing it to the highest number since the program's inception in 2004.Students are encouraged to use Safe2Tell to prevent harm in school communities."We remind students that, 'if they see something harmful, say something helpful.' Safe2Tell is away to report anonymou...

Broncos ready for 3rd straight win after bye week

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Rested and ready to roll. Coming off the bye week, it’s full steam ahead for the Denver Broncos.“There is a mental break that allows you to come back focused and ready to go for this stretch,” Head coach Sean Payton said on his Monday morning Zoom call.Sure the record of 3-5 isn’t great, but one could argue the arrow is pointed upwards after back-to-back wins over the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs.“Clearly, I feel like we are a better team than we were four or five weeks ago,” Payton said looking back on the first half of the season. “From an overview of the team, I think we are a lot further down the road. Because of that, you get more invested and recognize the next opportunity at hand.” Broncos’ Justin Simmons named AFC Defensive Player of the Week Up next, the first of two primetime national television appearances. The first one is on Monday Night Football in Buffalo against the Bills and then Sunday Night Football hosting the Minnesota Vikings.“The ...

Youth soccer game interrupted by gunfire in police confrontation

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

NOCATEE, Fla. (WSVN) — A youth soccer game was abruptly disrupted as gunfire erupted during a police confrontation with a burglary suspect, leaving parents and children traumatized. Karl Johnston was watching his 9-year-old daughter play soccer at Davis Park when an unexpected incident unfolded. A man ran by, shooting at deputies, who responded by firing back. “He came running right by us,” recalled Johnston. “We were probably about 15 yards away from the shooter when he came down running.”The chaotic scene sent shockwaves through the community.“Everyone panicked, and got all of the kids on the ground, moving away from the shooter,” recounted Johnston. “The shooter went further down, and several cops were chasing him, firing. All of the kids were traumatized, screaming, crying. Parents crying. Unbelievable in this area.”One parent described how they huddled in their car with their family for at least 45 minutes, waiting for the a...

Miami Beach firefighters answer call for help in Israeli cities

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:02:21 GMT

In a show of solidarity, eight dedicated members of the Miami Beach Fire Department are gearing up for an overseas mission to provide vital assistance to those trapped in the war-torn region of Gaza. Their mission is to stand in for the Israeli first responders who have been called to military service following the recent surprise attack by Hamas-led militants on Oct. 7.These firefighters will be stationed in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, or Haifa, depending on the specific needs, through the Emergency Volunteers Project. This project serves the critical purpose of aiding the State of Israel during times of emergency.Notably, this mission isn’t the first of its kind. Several other South Florida firefighters have previously volunteered for two-week deployments to provide crucial support in similar challenging circumstances. “We’ve been running maybe three to four calls a day,” said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Captain Jason Friedman, who embarked on a two-week deploymen...