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Man charged in Fremont fatal shooting that may have stemmed from jealousy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

FREMONT — A man once convicted of attempted murder as a juvenile was charged Friday with murder and other crimes in a Tuesday night fatal shooting at an apartment complex that may have been motivated by jealousy, according to authorities and court documents.In addition to the murder count, Darreis Buckley, 26, who according to court records lived at the apartment complex where the shooting happened, has also been charged with unlawful firearm activity and possession of a firearm by a felon. The charges include several enhancements, including one alleging that he was on parole at the time of the killing.Police had originally said that they arrested his girlfriend on suspicion of murder, but she has not been charged in the case, authorities said. According to Santa Rita Jail records, she remained in custody Friday afternoon.According to court documents, Buckley admitted being at the scene of the killing, shooting at the victim several times and discarding the gun as he fled.The ...

Santa Clara County taking applications for civil grand jury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

Grand jury serviceSanta Clara County is taking applications from residents who want to serve on the Civil Grand Jury. As an independent arm of the judicial branch, the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury investigates the operations of the various officers, departments and agencies of local government and is responsible for acting as a civil watchdog agency, reviewing resident complaints and filing accusations. Applications are due March 29, 2024, for a one-year term commencing July 1, 2024.  For more information, visit https://www.scscourt.org/court_divisions/civil/cgj/grand_jury.shtml.Neighborhood NotesROSE GARDEN>>Playful People Productions is seeking cast members for a production of “The Marshmallow Incident,” an original musical based on the book by Judi Barrett and Ron Barrett (creators of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”). In the show, residents of two towns live their lives determined not to interact with their neighbors, although no one can remember exactly why.Play...

Los Gatos teen’s image has a shot at state honors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

Winning imageA photo taken by a 13-year-old Los Gatos resident is in the running for California Wildlife Photo of the Year 2023.Parham Pourahmad’s image of a red-shouldered hawk in flight with prey in its mouth was among the winners of the annual California Watchable Wildlife photo contest, making the shot he took at Natural Bridges State Beach eligible for state honors.Parham began taking wildlife photos on hikes with his family during the pandemic. For his 10th birthday, his parents gave him a new camera, and he started reading on the Internet about how to take photos. His mother says Parham has the right temperament for wildlife photography.“He sits for hours to get the right photo, studies other photographers to see what they captured and does a lot of planning to get the photos he wants,” she adds. “He has learned to observe and be patient.”For more information, visit https://owac.org/california-wildlife-photo-contest-winners-september-october-2023.Promoting ShakespeareLos Gato...

Dark details emerge after Pacifica murder suspect dies by suicide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

A veteran Peninsula firefighter accused of fatally stabbing one person and injuring another this week at a Pacifica house had been well known to authorities in the days leading up to the killing — having been arrested by police on suspicion of domestic violence, and the subject of two court orders limiting his whereabouts and his ability to buy a gun.Those steps do not appear to have been enough to stop the tragedy Thursday, when authorities say the man stabbed two people — killing one — then fled the scene. The man, Jason Gillenwater, obtained a gun while driving north, and died by suicide when he was pulled over by law enforcement officers in Mendocino County.Gillenwater 46, of Pacifica, was pronounced dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the shooting on the side of Highway 101 around 1:45 p.m. Authorities on Friday confirmed the identity of the man killed in the stabbing as Ezra Raymond Poeuch, 30, of Oakland.Poeuch’s possible connections to either Gillenwater or the woma...

Draft steal Trayce Jackson-Davis proving vital for Warriors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — With 1:13 left in a third quarter the Warriors pulled away from Washington, Trayce Jackson-Davis windmilled his arms, swatting a Landry Shamet layup attempt off the backboard and back into his possession. The rookie then outletted to Chris Paul to start a fast break and hustled down the middle of the court to rejoin the play.Paul rewarded Jackson-Davis for his hustle — and smart ball screen in semi transition — by lobbing an alley-oop to the rim, which Jackson-Davis stuffed.On a night Jordan Poole returned to the Chase Center for the first time since getting traded, Jackson-Davis was the one who threw a party. In Golden State’s 129-118 victory over Washington, the rookie further cemented his value to the Warriors by posting 10 points and 15 rebounds in 25 minutes. He became the third rookie this year, joining Rookie of the Year favorites Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, to register consecutive double-doubles. He became the first Warriors rookie to haul 15 b...

2 French bulldogs stolen days apart in DC, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

In a continuing trend, two more French bulldogs were stolen this week in the District, according to D.C. police.Mocha was stolen from her owner at gunpoint Friday afternoon in the 33-hundred block of 14th Place in Southeast, as she was attempting to sell the dog, authorities said. The victim told police that she had listed her dog for sale online and the suspect contacted her to purchase the dog before stealing her.Police described Mocha as a 1-year-old beige Frenchie, with a microchip and cesarean section scar on her stomach.CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Mocha, a 1-year-old female French bulldog that was stolen in Southeast D.C. (Courtesy D.C. police)Earlier this week, police said a male French bulldog named Tyson was stolen in the unit block of Galveston Place in Southwest. The suspect broke a window on Monday night and entered the victim’s home while Tyson’s owners were out, stealing property and the dog.Tyson is described as a 2-year-old, brindle gray Frenchie by police, t...

Israel strikes 2 homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians as troops expand south Gaza offensive

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes, rescuers and hospital officials said Saturday, a day after the U.N. chief warned again that nowhere is safe in Gaza and that Israel’s ongoing offensive is creating “massive obstacles” to the distribution of humanitarian aid.Also Saturday, the Israeli military said troops arrested hundreds of alleged militants in Gaza over the past week and transferred more than 200 of them to Israel for further interrogation, providing rare details on a controversial policy of mass roundups of Palestinian men. The army said more than 700 people with alleged ties to the militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have so far been sent to Israeli lockups.Israel declared war after Hamas gunmen stormed across the border on Oct. 7, killing some 1,200 people and taking some 240 hostages. More than 20,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war to destroy Hamas and...

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Christmas Eve for snow, slick roads

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Big changes are coming for Denver's weather ahead of Christmas Eve.Cooler temperatures, as well as rain and snow, are coming Saturday, which will make for a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Sunday. Weather today: Cloudy, light rain/snowMostly cloudy skies are expected to dominate the area for Saturday along with light rain and snow showers, mainly in the afternoon. High temperatures will still be above average, in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Winds could be breezy at times gusting up to 20 mph.The light rain will continue through dinnertime before transitioning to snow in the overnight hours. Meanwhile, the high country will be getting more snowfall Saturday, with another 6-9" for the likes of Vail, Eagle and Aspen. Weather tonight: Wintery mix, then snowThe rain will transition to snow after 8 p.m., with around 1-3 inches falling in Denver overnight hours. Mainly after 11 p.m. is when the metro area will start to see some accumulations.Look for light snowfall to conti...

1 killed in shooting in Thornton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One person died in a shooting in Thornton, according to police on Saturday.The shooting happened in the 16000 block of Grant Street. An adult male victim was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. He later died from his injuries.The investigation was ongoing.

Argument in Westminster parking lot leads to deadly shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Westminster investigated a shooting in a parking lot late Friday night that killed one and critically injured another.Officers responded to the 8900 block of Harlan Street around 10:35 p.m. and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound.He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.Shortly after, officers were notified of an additional adult man who was also at a local hospital. He was in critical condition suffering from a gunshot wound.Police said it is believed an argument ensued between several adult men in the parking lot which led to several of them firing guns at each other.WPD said they did not believe there was a danger to the public.The investigation was ongoing.