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Pool worker treated for chemical burns following possible explosion in Alameda

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

(KRON) -- A pool worker was transported to a trauma center with chemical burns following a hazardous materials incident and possible explosion Friday, according to the City of Alameda Fire Department. The fire department is currently on the scene of the incident, which occurred in the 900 block of Shorepoint Court.Units were dispatched to the location on a report of an explosion just after 9 a.m., firefighters said. At the scene, firefighters found a man suffering from chemical burns who was later transported to Highland Hospital.Photo: Alameda FDThe Alameda County Fire Department HazMat Team is also on the scene assisting, firefighters said. Photos tweeted out by Alameda Fire showed first responders on the scene of what appeared to be an apartment complex.The identity of the victim has not been released at this time, however, KRON4 has confirmed he was an employee of LaBella's Pool Service in Hayward.Area residents are asked to shelter in place. $350K of stolen goods recovered in...

Three executives charged for allegedly bribing DBI employees for building permits

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

(BCN) -- Three executives of a San Francisco-based construction planning firm were charged Thursday for allegedly bribing employees of the city's Department of Building Inspection, federal prosecutors said.One of the executives, Siavash "Sia" Tahbazof, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California said in a statement. Daly City victim robbed of necklace, iPhone, and wallet Prosecutors said Tahbazof, 72, allegedly bribed DBI employees to expedite the issuance of building plan permits and approve building inspections, starting in 2003. He was accused of conspiring to bribe city employees, including former DBI plan checkers and a DBI building inspector.Reza Khoshnevisan, 54, was also charged with one count of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud. Beginning in 2012, he allegedly conspired to pay bribes to DBI plan checkers for expediting building plan permits, prosecutors sai...

Bengals WR Tee Higgins, DE Sam Hubbard out for Sunday’s game, WR Ja’Marr Chase is questionable

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals receiver Tee Higgins is out for Sunday’s game against the Texans and receiver Ja’Marr Chase is questionable due to injuries.Defensive end Sam Hubbard (ankle) was also listed as out for the game on Friday’s injury report.Higgins, who had eight catches for a season-high 110 yards in last Sunday’s win over Buffalo, has a hamstring injury, and Chase is having back issues.Chase leads all Cincinnati receivers with 697 yards and four touchdowns.The Bengals (5-3) have won their last four games. They host the Texans (4-4) on Sunday.___AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLSource

Los cancilleres de República Dominicana y de Haití cruzan versiones por incidentes en la zona fronteriza de Dajabón

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

(CNN) –– Los cancilleres de República Dominicana y de Haití intercambiaron denuncias por incidentes que se produjeron entre ciudadanos haitianos y el Ejército dominicano la tarde de este martes y miércoles en la zona limítrofe de Dajabón, donde ambos países sostienen un desacuerdo por el uso de los recursos hídricos del río.Esta es la misma zona en la que se construye un canal que, según las autoridades dominicanas, representaría una transferencia de agua mediante obras hidráulicas del río Masacre/Dajabón en territorio haitiano. Dicha obra, que cuenta con respaldo de Haití, ha sido fuente de discordia entre ambos países.El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores dominicano, Roberto Álvarez, dijo este jueves en una rueda de prensa que un grupo de manifestantes haitianos quemó neumáticos y vandalizó la Pirámide número 13, en protesta por el patrullaje que soldados dominicanos realizaban en la carretera del lado oeste de la verja perimetral en esa zona fronteriza.Álvarez calificó el incident...

Shutdown watch: Can Congress beat the upcoming government funding deadline?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 25: Newly elected Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks with Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry (R) (R-NC) in the House chamber after his election at the U.S. Capitol on October 25, 2023 in Washington, DC. After a contentious nominating period that has seen four candidates over a three-week period, Johnson was voted in to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members of his own party (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Win McNamee) WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 25: Newly elected Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks with Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry (R) (R-NC) in the House chamber after his election at the U.S....

Salernitana and coach Inzaghi still seeking first win after Sassuolo fight back to draw 2-2 in Italy

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

ROME (AP) — Salernitana missed a golden opportunity to pick up its first win of the Italian league season on Friday when it gave up a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 away at Sassuolo.The result was a big blow to Salernitana coach Filippo Inzaghi. The former Juventus and AC Milan striker has yet to win any of his four league games since taking charge in October and the club remains rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table with just five points from 12 games.Salernitana is the 30th team in the history of the Serie A not to win any of its first 12 games in the league season. Of the previous 29, only three avoided relegation.The Salerno club took the lead after five minutes when Nigerian striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi slipped the ball under goalkeeper Andrea Consigli.Boulaye Dia doubled its lead 12 minutes later when he hammered a shot into the roof of the net from 12 yards out. It was the Senegal striker’s fourth goal of the season.However, Norwegian midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt pulled th...

Surveillance video shows 2 stealing $30K in merchandise from Pitman Photo in Palmetto Bay

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

PALMETTO BAY, Fla. (WSVN) – Security cameras captured proof of a late-night robbery at a photo shop in Palmetto Bay. Pitman Photo Supply in Palmetto Bay has all kinds of cameras — from Nikon, Kodak and Canon — but last week, a pair of crooks hit up the store and were eyeing cameras on the stands and shelves.“The guys were in and out really quick,” said Lauren Elsea, the store’s operations manager.But a different kind of camera was eyeing the crooks.“So I got the alert when they were at the door, and I was able to watch them breaking in as I was on the phone with the cops,” she said.Security cameras in and outside of the store captured the early morning heist on Nov. 2.The burglars were seen smashing their way inside. Once they gained entry, they quickly got to work by taking the first items they could get their hands on.“The suspects came in and stole everything out of our Sony showcase,” Elsea said. “It was heartbreaking. ...

All NB lanes of Turnpike extension shut down after tractor-trailer rolls over in Miramar

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

All northbound lanes on the Florida Turnpike extension in Miramar were shut down after a tractor-trailer rolled over, spilling fuel and construction materials over part of the highway. Miramar Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol Troopers arrived at the scene, Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the trailer lay on its side on the on-ramp of the Turnpike extension. No injuries were reported. Drivers were allowed to go around the truck by going through the shoulder. As of 5 p.m., the truck is clocking the ramp that goes from the Homestead extension coming eastbound to the Turnpike northbound.Crews were able to put the trailer back on its wheels as they attempt to tow it away. Road rangers are diverting traffic near the intersection University Drive and 27th Avenue until crews fully remove the trailer and complete cleanup efforts, which is estimated to take over an hour. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

4-year-old girl dies following accidental shooting incident in NW Miami-Dade

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

A 4-year-old girl has died days after, police said, she was accidentally shot by her younger brother in Northwest Miami-Dade.The mother of Josalyn Marie Taylor-Rolle on Thursday confirmed the death of her daughter.According to Miami-Dade Police, the child was shot by her sibling on Sunday afternoon after he got his hands on a loaded gun that was left unattended at the family’s home near Northwest 21st Avenue and 82nd Street.Paramedics rushed the young victim to Ryder Trauma Center, where she remained in critical condition until her passing.Police identified 25-year-old Quavanta Ennels as the individual in possession of the loaded gun. Ennels, a convicted felon, is currently under house arrest after posting bond.A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family. Click here if you would like to donate.

Coast Guard rescues 34 migrants after boat sinks off Florida Keys

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:07 GMT

Several migrants were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Friday morning after their boat sank in the Florida Keys.https://twitter.com/USCGSoutheast/status/1723083187788644645According to the Coast Guard, 34 migrants were found clinging to the partially sunken vessel about 20 miles off of Marathon. A crew member from the Coast Guard stationed in Marathon rushed to the scene and was able to pull the migrants out of the water.Officials have not identified the migrants’ country of origin.