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Andrew Belcher Killed in Scooter Accident on Vineland Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

30-Year-Old Man Fatally Injured in Car vs Scooter Crash near Riverside DriveLOS ANGELES, CA (March 13, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, Andrew Belcher lost his life in a scooter accident at Vineland Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 12:50 a.m., near Riverside Drive on February 22nd.According to reports, Belcher was heading south in a bike lane when the driver of a southbound vehicle struck him.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 30-year-old Belcher dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained and cooperated with the investigation. At this time, LAPD continue to investigate the cause of the fatal accident and will release additional information once it becomes available.The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Andrew Belcher. May you find comfort and strength during this time.Losing a loved one in a scooter accident can have devastating effects on the emotional and financi...

1 Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Yorktown Avenue [Huntington Beach, CA]

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

25-Year-Old Rider Dies in Traffic Collision near Waterbury LaneHUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (March 13, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, a motorcyclist died following a crash on Yorktown Avenue.The incident happened on March 8th, at about 2:00 a.m., near Waterbury Lane.According to reports, officers learned that the 25-year-old rider was traveling eastbound on Yorktown when the collision happened. The impact of the collision left the motorcyclist with severe injuries.Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly afterward and rendered aid. However, due to the extent of his condition, officials pronounced the 25-year-old man dead at the scene.At this time, authorities have not released his identity to the public. Furthermore, the officers were not yet able to determine the cause of the incident and the crash is still under investigation.Any witnesses with information about the crash at Yorktown Avenue are encouraged to contact Investigator D. Demetre at 714-536-5670.No words can express ...

Death to All Breathe New Life into Old Favorites

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

Death to All Breathe New Life into Old Favorites: Floridian band Death is one of the pioneers of death metal. Active from 1983, their back catalog is essential listening for fans of the genre. Leprosy in particular is a bonafide classic of any genre.The band ceased to be when main man Chuck Schuldiner died in 2001 and, for a long time, that appeared to be that. Much like Motorhead and Lemmy, Death continuing full-on without Schuldiner was a non-starter. It just wouldn’t work; he wrote the songs, and he was there one mainstay while the lineup shifted over the years. So Death lay dormant.In recent years though though, three former band members have come together as Death to All, to pay tribute to their comrade. That’s drum icon Gene Hoglan (also of Dark Angel, Strapping Young Lad, Testament), bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Sadus, etc) and guitarist Bobby Koelble. The lineup is completed by vocalist and guitarist Max Phelps, of Cynic (among others).At the Belasco in Do...

Ukrainians who fled war will be allowed to stay in US

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

By Rebecca Santana | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Biden administration is allowing thousands of Ukrainians who fled their homeland when Russia invaded a year ago to stay in the United States longer, the administration said Monday. The decision provides relief to Ukrainians whose one-year authorization to remain in the U.S. was set to expire soon.The Homeland Security Department said the extension is for certain Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members who were let into the U.S. before the Uniting for Ukraine program started.Ukrainians who came in under the Uniting for Ukraine program generally got two years of humanitarian “parole” in the U.S. whereas those who arrived before them generally got permission to stay only for one year.Thousands of Ukrainians came to America last year fleeing the war.The U.S. government used a program called humanitarian parole to admit them into the country. That program is a way to allow people from other countries to ente...

Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

Editor’s note: We prohibit the use of bots and any other artificial methods of voting. Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.Welcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) boys Athlete of the Week poll.For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow you, the reader, to vote for the winner.This week, we consider performances from March 6-11.Polls close at 5 p.m. Wednesday.Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.Votes by email and after 5 p.m. Wednesday are not counted.Scroll to the bottom for the poll.Winners are announced each Friday online and, starting Sept. 30, in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.Candidates for future Athlete of the Week polls can be nominated at [email protected] a...

Concord nonprofit launches guaranteed income pilot for those affected by COVID-19

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

CONCORD — Monument Impact, a community-based nonprofit, has launched a guaranteed income pilot program after being awarded $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds by the city of Concord.“We’re proud to partner with the City of Concord to launch this pilot program,” Executive Director Judith Ortiz said in a press release.The project aims to give $500 a month over 12 months to at least 120 low-income Concord families.“Priority will be given to families with children age 12 or younger living in neighborhoods where many low-wage workers who were not able to work remotely, had children at home in distance learning, and lacked access to child care, health care, and/or federal/state COVID-19 recovery funds,” the press release said.Income and other criteria of eligibility will be developed alongside the city of Concord.Ortiz said the nonprofit has seen the terrible impact COVID-19 has had on families who lost months and years of work, and the organization is uniquely positioned...

Kurtenbach: The 49ers signing Javon Hargrave corrects John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan’s biggest roster mistake

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

The 49ers have managed their roster as well as any team in the NFL over the last few seasons. That’s why, despite not having an MVP-caliber quarterback, the team has played in three NFC Championship Games in the last four seasons and was a quarter away from winning Super Bowl LIV.But trading DeForest Buckner to the Colts for a first-round pick that became his replacement at defensive tackle, Javon Kinlaw, was not one of those gilded Niners’ roster moves.It took three years, but the 49ers finally corrected that mistake.Buckner isn’t returning to the Niners, but Javon Hargrave is coming to the Bay.The former Pittsburgh Steeler and Philadelphia Eagle defensive tackle is leaving the commonwealth after agreeing to a four-year, $84 million contract.It’s big money for a big man to fill a big need for the Niners.While the Niners’ decision to sign Hargrave, 30, goes deeper than just one game, the NFC Championship Game between the Eagles and Niners showed exactly...

Review: ‘Once’ makes a poignant swan song for Tabard Theatre

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

There is a powerful dichotomy when witnessing The Tabard Theatre Company’s latest production, “Once.”That dichotomy is laid bare early on, during the show’s signature number, “Falling Slowly.” As “Guy” and “Girl” enter the final, enchanting notes of the majestic tune, just watch the rest of the cast who occupy all angles of the stage. They witness the proceedings with a mixture of what must be satisfaction, inspiration, and profound sadness on what is the company’s final production.The company has announced, after 22 years of presenting theater and live music, “Once” will be its finale. In a statement, executive artistic director Johnathan Rhys Williams, who also directed “Once,” cited three factors that have converged on the company: increasing costs, decreasing ticket sales and the continuing effects of the pandemic.Tabard is arguably the best theatrical venue in the South Bay. With its prime location in the heart of downtown San Jose, a charming bar, parking opt...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

131 Las Astas Drive – Google Street ViewA 1,539-square-foot house built in 1958 has changed hands. The property located in the 100 block of Las Astas Drive in Los Gatos was sold on Feb. 24, 2023. The $2,000,000 purchase price works out to $1,300 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. It sits on a 6,468-square-foot lot, which also has a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:In November 2022, a 2,395-square-foot home on El Cajon Way in Los Gatos sold for $3,254,500, a price per square foot of $1,359. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,503-square-foot home on the 200 block of Las Miradas Drive in Los Gatos sold in September 2022 for $1,880,000, a price per square foot of $1,251. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos, in September 2022, a 1,795-square-foot home was sold for $2,333,500, a price per square foot of $1,300. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms....

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls high school athlete of the week

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:10 GMT

Editor’s note: We prohibit the use of bots and any other artificial methods of voting. Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.Welcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) girls Athlete of the Week poll.For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow you, the reader, to vote for the winner.This week, we consider performances from Mar. 6-11.Polls close at 5 p.m. Wednesday.Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.Votes by email and any votes after 5 p.m. on Wednesday are not counted.Scroll to the bottom for the poll.Winners are announced each Friday online and, starting Sept. 30, in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.Candidates for future Athlete of the Week polls can be nominated at highschools@bayareanewsg...