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Mother in court, accused of DUI crash that killed 5-year-old girl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

MARTINEZ, Calif. (KRON) -- A Richmond mother's blood alcohol content was double the legal limit when she crashed her SUV into a tree along Highway 4 in Martinez, prosecutors said in court Thursday. The driver's 5-year-old daughter, Dearri Shula of Richmond, died at the crash scene. Shakela Janey Dominick, 32, had two children riding in her Honda SUV when she drove off of Highway 4 and crashed around midnight Sunday. The second child, an 11-year-old boy, was "barely alive" when paramedics arrived and performed CPR, a witness told KRON4.California Highway Patrol officers said the boy suffered life-threatening injuries. A 5-year-old girl was killed in this crash along Highway 4 in Martinez. Contra Costa County prosecutors charged the mother with child abuse, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.Dominick made her first court appearance on Thursday and did not enter a plea. A judge denied lowering Dominick's bail down ...

Man, woman arrested in connection with fatal Fremont shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects were arrested after a Fremont man was fatally shot on Tuesday, the Fremont Police Department announced. The suspects were identified as Nyla Turner, 25, of Fremont and Darreis Buckley, 26, of Oakland. Police responded to a shots fired call on the 3100 block of Medina Common at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. A man died at the scene from gunshot wounds. Domino’s Pizza driver shot and killed in Oakley identified Turner was arrested shortly afterward for murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Buckley, who police described as the "primary suspect" in the shooting, was identified based on surveillance footage and other evidence. On Wednesday, police found a "vehicle of interest" on the 1000 block of 16th Street in Oakland. Buckley was called out of a home and arrested for murder and felon in possession of a firearm. Buckley and Turner's cases will be presented to the Alameda County District Attorney for charging on Friday.

Comedian Jo Koy to host 2024 Golden Globe Awards

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

(KTLA) -- Comedian Jo Koy has been tapped to host the Golden Globe Awards in January."We are thrilled to announce that Jo Koy is hosting the 81st Annual Golden Globes," the show posted to X, formerly Twitter.The account's caption accompanied a video message from the comedian himself. Comedian Jo Koy receives key to Daly City "Okay, I'm making this video because I'm super excited to announce that the Golden Globes are in a couple (of) weeks and you're probably wondering who the host is - it's me! Jo Koy!" he exclaimed.Comedian and "Easter Sunday" star Jo Koy visits the KTLA 5 Morning show. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning Show on August 17, 2022."I can't wait to see you guys there, I love you," he ended his message saying.“We are thrilled to have Jo host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards and bring his infectious energy and relatable humor to kick off Hollywood’s award season. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for the stars in the room and a global audience,” said ...

Bicyclist in San Jose dies after being struck by van

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

(KRON) -- A bicyclist died on Tuesday after being struck by a van last week, the San Jose Police Department said in a news release. The collision happened around 7:40 a.m. on Dec. 14 in the area of Monterey Road and Alma Avenue. Police said a 2019 white Ford van was going northbound on Monterey Road and turned into a parking lot south of Alma Avenue. The van then struck an adult male bicyclist traveling northbound in the bike lane. According to SJPD, the bicyclist lost control and crashed into a fire hydrant. Death stemming from San Jose fight ruled homicide The bicyclist was taken to the hospital where he had life-threatening injuries but was stabilized, police said. However, the bicyclist died a few days later on Dec. 19. The driver of the van stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation. This marked the 46th fatal collision and 48th traffic death of 2023. The bicyclist's identity is being withheld until the next of kin has been notified. SJPD says anyone wit...

Schiff holds 9-point lead in California Senate race: Poll

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

(The Hill) — Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) holds a 9-point lead in the crowded California Senate race, according to a poll released Thursday by Politico and Morning Consult. Three candidates are currently battling for the second-place seat in the contest, according to Politico. Republican candidate Steve Garvey leads California Democratic Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee at the moment by 2 points and 5 points, respectively.Schiff leads the way in the race with support from 28 percent of likely voters, according to the poll, including voters who are undecided but are learning in his direction. In the battle for second, Garvey got 19 percent of likely voters' support, while Porter and Lee saw 17 and 14 percent support, respectively. Garvey’s leap in the poll showcased that the election to replace the one-term Sen. Laphonza Butler (D), who moved into the seat vacated by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D), might not end up being a showdown between moderate and progressive demo...

Packers defensive coordinator Barry realizes he’s under pressure as season heads into home stretch

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry understands just what’s at stake for him during these last few games as he deals with speculation about his job security.The Packers (6-8) are coming off a 34-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in which they allowed Baker Mayfield to have a perfect 158.3 passer rating. Packers coach Matt LaFleur was asked after the game about whether he’d consider removing Barry before the end of the season.LaFleur said Monday he was keeping Barry in place, but that hasn’t quieted the criticism that has dominated Wisconsin sports talk radio this week as the Packers prepare to visit Carolina (2-12).“I read what you guys write,” said Barry, who is in his third season in this role. “I hear what you guys say. But I think that’s again, that’s the great thing about our league. That’s the great thing about the National Football League. It is the top of the top, the best of the best and I think that’s not only an every-year thing, tha...

Joe Flacco giving the Browns a steady presence and leadership with a playoff spot in reach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Joe Flacco looks much different, younger and a little less like his new coach.The beard is gone.“It was a mess,” said the Browns’ freshly shaven quarterback.While his facial hair may have been a bit unkempt, and made him a taller lookalike to Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, everything else about Flacco has been neat and polished — if not somewhat shocking — since Cleveland scooped him off his couch in New Jersey four weeks ago to troubleshoot their QB crisis.Flacco has been fabulous, way better than expected.In three games, the 38-year-old has passed for 939 yards, with 374 coming last week, when Flacco, in just his second start at home, shook off three interceptions and led a fourth-quarter rally for a thrilling 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears.Flacco threw for 212 yards alone during a brilliant fourth-quarter performance, highlighted by him threading a 51-yard touchdown pass through three Bears defensive backs to wide receive Amari Cooper.The comeback came i...

Old Dominion men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones hospitalized after heart attack in Hawaii

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) — Old Dominion men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones has been hospitalized in Honolulu after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday, the school said.“He is resting comfortably and expecting a full recovery,” Old Dominion said in a statement Thursday. The 63-year-old Jones is being held for observation for the next 48 to 72 hours and will not be available to coach in the Diamond Head Classic.Kieran Donohue will serve as the interim head coach for Old Dominion’s three games in Hawaii.The Monarchs (3-7) lost to TCU, 111-87, in the tournament opener Thursday. Old Dominion plays Temple in the consolation bracket Friday. ESPN reported Jones has spoken to his team twice in the last 24 hours.Jones has spent 31 seasons as a coach, the past 11 with Old Dominion. He has led the Monarchs to a 203-132 record.Jones played at Virginia alongside Ralph Sampson in the early 1980s and became the youngest head coach in Atlantic Coast Conference history at 29 when he became Cavalier...

Seahawks face short week and long trip, but Titans expect Carroll will have them prepared

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has played against Seattle coach Pete Carroll long enough to know the Seahawks will be ready to play Sunday. Just ignore that the Seahawks won an emotional game Monday night, downing Philadelphia 20-17.Flying across the country to Music City for an early kickoff? Yes, that too.“He’s going to have them guys ready to go regardless of whether the game was on a Saturday at 3 in the afternoon,” Al-Shaair said. “I just know they’re going to be ready to play. So we got to do the same.”The Seahawks may be sitting just outside the NFC’s seventh and final playoff spot, but they’re among five teams tied at 7-7 after snapping a four-game skid. Their schedule also gets easier, even though they finish with two of three on the road.Carroll thinks his Seahawks are at their best now because of fighting through their schedule. “We’ve been sharpened against the best the NFL can offer,” Carroll said. “Hopefully,...

Powell has triple-double as Sacramento State routs Bethesda 100-45

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:17 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Duncan Powell had a triple-double to power Sacramento State to a 100-45 victory over Bethesda University on Thursday night.Powell finished with 13 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for the Hornets (3-8). Zee Hamoda added 14 points and five rebounds. Alex Kovatchev was 5 of 10 shooting (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.Stephen Perry led the way for the Flames with 24 points. ___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source