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Police identify person of interest in fatal Oakland shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland police have identified a man they describe as a person of interest in connection with a June 21 fatal shooting, according to a news release Wednesday from police. A week after first releasing photos of the two people, police said they have identified Eric Locelvira as one of the individuals and are still seeking his location. Police are also seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a woman. 2 killed, 14 shot in violent July 4th in Hayward Police said both were walking in the area prior to the shooting of Matheus Gaidos, which occurred on June 21 just before 6:30 p.m. in the 400 block of 26th Street. Police and CrimeStoppers of Oakland are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.Anyone who knows the individuals in the released photos should contact the Oakland Police Department's Homicide Unit at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { posi...

¿Por qué la palma aceitera se ha convertido en un negocio clave en Venezuela?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

(CNN Español) — En Venezuela, la palma aceitera representa una de las oportunidades más atractivas para los agricultores, según expertos del sector. El World Wildlife Fund calcula que el aceite de palma se utiliza en casi el 50% de los productos envasados en los supermercados. A esto se le suma su aplicación en los biocombustibles, un mercado que se prevé que siga creciendo.Indonesia, líder mundial en producción de aceite de palma, suspendió recientemente sus exportaciones para garantizar el suministro interno, y a pesar de que ha vuelto a abrir sus puertas, este incidente ha encendido las alarmas y ha puesto a América Latina como una posible fuente alternativa de abastecimiento.Actualmente, Venezuela satisface solamente una quinta parte de su demanda nacional, según la Sociedad Venezolana de Ingenieros Agrónomos y afines. Sin embargo, las proyecciones futuras son optimistas, anticipando que se podrá cubrir la totalidad de la demanda en los años venideros. Aquí te explicamos p...

Memphis prosecutors seek death penalty against man charged with kidnapping and killing teacher

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a man charged with kidnapping a Memphis, Tennessee, school teacher during an early-morning run and killing her.Cleotha Abston is charged with snatching Eliza Fletcher from a street near the University of Memphis on Sept. 2 and putting her in an SUV. Her body was found days later near an abandoned house. He has pleaded not guilty.Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy has filed notice with the court that prosecutors will seek the death penalty, Judge Lee Coffee said.No trial date has been set.Source

Shakira luce un llamativo vestido con la palabra “No”: ¿qué mensaje quiere transmitir?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

(CNN) — Más de 8 millones de personas en TikTok han visto a Elizabeth Olsen compartir el mantra que su familia repite a menudo: “‘No’ es una oración completa”. Inculcada en ella por sus hermanas gemelas mayores, dos veteranas del mundo del espectáculo, Olsen insiste en que a veces “simplemente puedes decir que no”.Y Shakira, quien fue vista en primera fila en el desfile de alta costura de Viktor & Rolf en la semana de la moda de París este miércoles, claramente siente lo mismo. Su elegante bata blanca, de la colección Otoño-Invierno 2008 de la marca, estaba dominada por la palabra “No”, estampada en su pecho con letras tridimensionales.La cantante colombiana combinó el atuendo con sandalias de plataforma doradas y un mini bolso de mano a juego de la marca italiana Aquazzura. En las fotos tomadas en el evento, incluida una que Shakira publicó en las redes sociales junto a Camila Cabello, ella mueve el dedo, como indicando “No”...

5-year construction project begins on I-70 at Floyd Hill

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — Pack a lunch and your patience if you’re heading to the high country anytime during the next five years. Construction on the Floyd Hill project starts Thursday along the east section of Interstate 70.The Colorado Department of Transportation project will cover an area notorious for backups and accidents on a roadway in desperate need of improvements.The project will encompass an eight-mile section of the mountain corridor. The area affected sits between Evergreen and Idaho Springs with mile points stretching from 241 near Idaho Springs to 248 west of Evergreen. Why you may be seeing more black widow spiders in Colorado this season Construction will last five years. It’s expected to end in 2028.One piece of the project includes the construction of an entirely new express lane. The lane will be built from west of Homestead Road through the Veterans Memorial Tunnels to the Colorado Boulevard/Idaho Springs exit 241.Some bridges will also be rebuilt.Work o...

This local pizza restaurant is closing all 5 locations

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After Monday, July 10 artisanal pizza restaurant Pizzeria Locale will no longer exist. All five Colorado locations will dissolve.FOX31 reached out to Pizzeria Locale's ownership group about the announcement.“We have made the decision to close all five Pizzeria Locale restaurants on July 10 and dissolve the business. Impacted employees have been extended employment opportunities at Chipotle restaurants in the Denver area,” said Laurie Schalow, chief corporate affairs officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.While the restaurant is a local business, Pizzeria Locale is owned by Chipotle which means the laid-off employees will be given the opportunity to find new employment at any Chipotle Mexican Grills. Why you may be seeing more black widow spiders in Colorado this season The small chain is known for its artisanal wood-fired pies in an informal setting. Customers could pick a Neapolitan-style pizza from the menu or build their own.Pizzeria Locale has five locations in Colo...

3 remain hospitalized after shooting in courtyard of Fort Lauderdale apartment complex

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

Three people remained hospitalized on Thursday after a shooting in a Fort Lauderdale apartment complex left five people injured, including two minors.Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to the scene of the shooting in the area of Northwest 29th Avenue and 19th Street, Wednesday night.Speaking with reporters, FLPD Chief Patrick Lynn said the shooting stemmed from an argument involving two groups of people in the courtyard of the complex.“At approximately 8:40 p.m. this evening, at this apartment complex … we had a group of people gathered in the courtyard. A second group of people confronted them,” said Lynn. “As a result, gunfire ensued.”Investigators confirmed five people were injured and were transported to Broward Health Medical Center; one of the adults suffered life-threatening injuries, and the other four victims suffered injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening.As of Thursday morning, officials said two people were discharged from th...

Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in classified documents case

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump’s valet, Walt Nauta, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he helped the former president hide classified documents from federal authorities, appearing with a new Florida-based lawyer to represent him as the case moves forward.Nauta was charged alongside Trump in June in a 38-count indictment alleging the mishandling of classified documents. His arraignment was to have happened twice before, but he had struggled to retain a lawyer licensed in Florida and one appearance was postponed because of his travel troubles.Ahead of his arraignment, Nauta hired Sasha Dadan, a criminal defense attorney and former public defender whose main law office is in Fort Pierce, where the judge who would be handling the trial is based. She appeared in court with Nauta, alongside his Washington lawyer, Stanley Woodward, who entered the not guilty plea on his behalf.Nauta answered, “Yes, Your Honor,” when he was asked whether he had reviewed the indictment during the b...

Officials warn of scammers impersonating Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies to target Keys residents

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is urging Keys residents to exercise caution as scammers continue to target the community and pose as officials, attempting to extort money and issuing threats by fabricating arrest warrants.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, reports have surfaced of scammers assuming the identities of genuine Sheriff’s Office personnel, employing phone numbers that appear legitimate on caller ID, and even using sophisticated software to mimic the voices of public officials or loved ones. These tactics are designed to deceive unsuspecting victims.In response to the escalating scamming incidents, law enforcement authorities want to remind the public of important red flags to watch out for. The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that they will never contact individuals requesting money via gift cards, electronic financial transfer networks like Zelle, or popular mobile payment services such as PayPal or Venmo. Any such demands should be...

First Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression expected to get full FDA approval

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:51 GMT

(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide on Thursday whether to grant traditional approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease.An approval decision would also be expected to trigger a change in how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services covers the drug, broadening access for up to an estimated million people with early forms of the disease.Leqembi, from drugmakers Eisai and Biogen, received accelerated approval in January based on evidence that it clears amyloid plaque buildups in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. But because of an earlier coverage decision by CMS, which provides insurance coverage for many elderly patients with Alzheimer’s through Medicare, the drug hasn’t been widely used. It costs $26,500 before insurance coverage.“You had this treatment at your fingertips, and suddenly you had Medicare saying, ‘Yeah, but you can’t quite get access to tha...