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Israel-Hamas war: EU foreign ministers discuss ‘post-conflict’ scenario

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

"There must be a kind of Palestinian authority which must be invested with powers by the international community. It’s normal that the Palestinian Authority doesn’t want to return to Gaza in an Israeli tank. That’s perfectly understandable," said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, writes Yossi Lempkowicz.“We have been far too absent. We have delegated the solution of this problem to the United States,” he said. “Europe must become more involved.”The European Union is willing to work together with the U.S. and Arab States on a framework to build peace between Israel and the Palestinians, said EU’s foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell.During a meeting in Brussels on Monday (13 November), EU foreign ministers discussed a possible "post-conflict scenario" to build stability and peace, he saidAmong the ideas discussed is an involvement of the EU in the building of a Palestinian state. "We have been too absent until now," Borrell said at a press conference following the Foreign Affairs...

Ghost tires placed to honor 4 Pepperdine students killed in crash on PCH in Malibu

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

It’s been a month since four Pepperdine College students were struck and killed by a speeding 22-year-old driver on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, and on Tuesday night, family and friends gathered to remember the young women.  “On Oct. 17, I stood on the side of PCH until 3 a.m. screaming and crying and begging for my best friends to be okay,” Bridget Thompson said at the vigil.  Thompson’s world was turned upside down the night of the crash. Four of her best friends — Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams — lost their lives when Fraser Bohm, who authorities believe was driving 104 miles per hour, crashed his car in the 21600 block of PCH, killing the girls who were walking nearby.  “I stand here for Deslyn’s loyalty, for Niamh’s heart of gold, for Asha’s wisdom and gentleness and for Peyton’s selflessness,” Thompson said.  Thompson, along with some of the victims’ parents, fellow Pepperdine students and local leaders, placed four white ghost tires...

Driver forced to flee car amid I-10 fire charged towing fee by CHP

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

The fire that erupted on the 10 Freeway Saturday night was so intense that dozens of drivers were forced to abandon their cars and run for their lives, and now many of them are being forced to pay to get their vehicles back after they were towed when the flames were put out.  “It was terrifying,” 20-year-old Isaiah Stacy-Sutton, who escaped the flames that night, said.  The college freshman was on his way to his father’s home early Saturday morning when the blaze, along with thick plumes of toxic smoke enveloped the interstate overpass at Alameda Street near downtown Los Angeles.  “Flames were getting on the freeway,” he told KTLA’s John Fenoglio. “From what I could hear and see, stuff was blowing up.   10 Freeway arson investigation continues as heavy traffic delays expected At that point, the 20-year-old didn’t realize it was a raging inferno on one of the nation’s busiest roadways.  “I had no way of turning around,” he explained. “From where my car was, I ha...

2nd flare-up reignites at historic hangar in Orange County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

A flare-up was ignited for the second time at a historic hangar in Tustin on Tuesday night, as residents are still reeling from the toxic effects of the blaze.Tuesday night’s fire was reported around 7 p.m. as crews from the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene.Images from the hangar show large pieces of debris continuing to fall from the structure as large plumes of smoke billowed into the air.Since the fire first ignited on Nov. 7., health officials have confirmed the presence of asbestos,  lead, arsenic and nickel amid the debris found near the WWII-era hangar. The discovery prompted the declaration of a local state of emergency.A second flare-up reignites at a historic WWII-era hangar in Tustin on Nov. 14, 2023. (OnScene.TV)A second flare-up reignites at a historic WWII-era hangar in Tustin on Nov. 14, 2023. (OnScene.TV)What residents should be looking out for when it comes to debris as a flare-up reignites at a historic WWII-era hangar in Tustin on Nov. 14, 2023....

Berkeley: Gaza ceasefire protesters disrupt, postpone City Council meeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

The Berkeley City Council abruptly walked out of its Tuesday night meeting — only 20 minutes after protesters calling for a ceasefire to the ongoing violence in Gaza disrupted the agenda’s routine proceedings.Shortly before 8:30 p.m., a few dozen protesters interrupted the meeting by repeatedly chanting “cease-fire now!” Several people took turns speaking at the podium, standing in solidarity with Palestinians and directly addressing attendees on Zoom who could still hear what was going on inside the boardroom.Not long after Mayor Jesse Arreguín called a recess to try to regain order, Berkeley’s elected officials returned to the council chambers and quickly voted to adjourn the meeting early. The remaining agenda items and public hearings were postponed to Nov. 21 amid a cacophony of boos and shouts.The meeting’s premature end was also preceded by roughly 30 minutes of public comment on issues that weren’t on Tuesday’s agenda, which was largely dominate...

Sharks’ third-period lead quickly disappears before sparse SAP Center crowd

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks scored twice in a 70-second span midway through the third period to take a one-goal lead over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday.Then the Sharks gave the lead right back in even quicker fashion, as they allowed goals to Carter Verhaeghe and Kevin Stenlund in just 63 seconds in what became a 5-3 loss to Florida at SAP Center.With the Sharks down by a goal. Tomas Hertl scored on the power play at the 6:11 mark of the third period, redirecting a pass from Fabian Zetterlund past Panthers goalie Anthony Stolarz. Then, on a delayed penalty call on Florida, and an extra attacker on, Luke Kunin fired a loose puck in front of the net at the 7:21 mark for a 3-2 Sharks lead.Florida would tie the game with 9:54 left in regulation time, working it around on a power play before Verhaeghe snapped a shot past Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood for his seventh goal of the season.Then, just over a minute later, Stenlund’s shot on net from just inside the blue line got past ...

Southbound lanes of US-101 close after fatal crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Southbound lanes of Highway 101 closed Tuesday evening after a crash, California Highway Patrol said. All lanes have since reopened. The crash happened at Grand Avenue in South San Francisco. CHP officers responded to reports of a vehicle versus a pedestrian around 7:05 p.m. A man was struck and killed while on foot, CHP said. Officers said the vehicle that hit the victim was possibly a Ford van but they believe more than one vehicle hit the victim.No other injuries were reported.All southbound lanes were closed immediately after the crash. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Woman injured in SoMa stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in San Francisco on Tuesday, the San Francisco Police Department said. SFPD responded to the area of 6th Street and Jessie Street at about 4:04 p.m. for the report of a stabbing. Officers summoned paramedics to the scene and the woman was hospitalized. There has been no arrest made in connection with the stabbing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with "SFPD."  

Oven, toilet stolen from Piedmont home, 2 arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects were arrested in connection with the burglary of a Piedmont home on Monday, the Piedmont Police Department said. An oven and a toilet were among the items stolen from the home. The burglary happened on the 200 block of Greenbank Avenue at about 7 a.m. The victim told police that the oven, toilet and tools were among the items taken. 90-year-old woman dies in Petaluma crash A PPD investigation revealed that a Ford pickup truck was believed to be involved in the crime. The truck was registered to an Oakland home. Police went to that home and found the truck and the stolen equipment. Police located the suspects at the home and arrested them. Officers found several replica handguns inside the truck, and one suspect had more than four grams of meth.The stolen items were returned to their owner. Police posted pictures of items recovered, which included a large toolbox and four phones. The oven appeared to still be in a box.

90-year-old woman dies in Petaluma crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

(BCN) -- A 90-year-old woman was killed when her car collided with the rear end of another vehicle on U.S. Highway 101 in Petaluma on Monday afternoon. California Highway Patrol officers and Petaluma Fire personnel responded around 4:42 p.m. to the area of northbound Highway 101, south of East Washington Street, on a report of a major collision. CHP investigators determined that a Honda CR-V being driven by a woman from Cotati was traveling north on 101 behind a Range Rover. The Range Rover was traveling only a few miles per hour due to stop-and-go traffic, and the Honda was traveling at an unsafe speed for traffic conditions and rammed into the back of the Range Rover. The driver of the Honda was taken to the hospital with major injuries and later succumbed to them and died, CHP said. The driver of the Range Rover, a 48-year-old man from Petaluma, was taken to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries, according to CHP. The identity of the woman is being withheld pending notific...