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Pittsburg teen comes forward as suspect wanted in Pleasant Hill firework incident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

(KRON) -- A 15-year-old Pittsburg boy has come forward and confirmed his identity as a person seen in a surveillance video lighting a firework that later cost another teen his hand. The boy came into the Pleasant Hill Police Department on May 5 with his parents and provided a voluntary statement confirming he was the person depicted in the video, police said. New sideshow enforcement ordinance being considered by Oakland City Council The initial incident occurred on April 17 at around 3:05 p.m. Pleasant Hill police received calls of an explosion on a walking path near 2800 Contra Costa Boulevard. A 14-year-old boy suffered significant injuries to his hand as a result of a fireworks detonation. The boy was treated at the scene by paramedics and later transported to Children's Hospital Oakland by ambulance for immediate treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.The boy lost most of his right hand in the detonation.An investigation determined that the boy had come into possession o...

Fairfield police looking for man accused of stabbing woman in the neck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

(KRON) -- Police in Fairfield are looking for a man accused of stabbing a woman in the neck. The incident occurred on Monday at around 3:05 p.m. in the 1600 block of Travion Court, according to Fairfield PD.Officers responded to reports of a stabbing and arriving at the scene, found a woman suffering from a serious stab wound to the neck. The Investigations Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.Photo: Fairfield PDA suspect in the incident was identified as 33-year-old Timothy Fisher. He was last seen walking north on Union Avenue, shortly after the attack. In addition to the stabbing, police say Fisher is wanted for robbery and multiple outstanding warrants.

New sideshow enforcement ordinance being considered by Oakland City Council

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Participation in illegal sideshows can end with your vehicle being impounded for up to 30 days. So far that hasn't proven to be an effective deterrent. Now, lawmakers in Oakland are considering a new ordinance which may help deter sideshows.The writing on the windshield of one of the 80 vehicles Oakland police officials say were seized, towed and later impounded during sideshow enforcement Friday night and early Saturday morning at 10th and Oak streets reads, "OPD 5/6 30-day hold." Why aren’t people riding BART? Hint: It’s not remote work. Some of these cars have information indicating it may have been driven from as far away as Sacramento to take part in the illegal sideshow that at one point saw a car fully engulfed in flames.A typical tow can cost around $300. Daily storage will cost an additional $125 per day. After 30 days, when you include additional fees, sideshow participants are looking at over $4,000 to get their vehicles out of the impound. Th...

Federal prosecutors file criminal charges against George Santos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who is the subject of intense public scrutiny over his resume and finances and has faced bipartisan calls to resign, a source familiar with the charges confirmed to The Hill.The charges remain under seal. Santos could appear in court as early as Wednesday, the source said.The existence of the charges was first reported by CNN.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and the Department of Justice declined to comment when reached by The Hill. The FBI referred The Hill’s inquiry to the Department of Justice.Prosecutors reportedly had been investigating Santos’s finances and campaign disclosure filings.The congressman has been the target of multiple investigations after questions emerged about his resume, biography and finances. State and federal entities have either received formal complaints about or are said to be looking into the congressman. The House Ethics Committee ha...

Mill Valley gas line break prompts shelter-in-place orders downtown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

A gas line break has prompted shelter-in-place orders in downtown Mill Valley on Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Mill Valley police issued an alert at about 2:10 p.m. about the gas line break and said businesses and residents are having to shelter in place as a result. The shelter-in-place was later lifted. Why aren’t people riding BART? Hint: It’s not remote work. Police said people should avoid driving into the downtown area during the emergency response. No information about what caused the gas line to break was immediately available. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

SoundThinking: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

FREMONT, Calif. (AP) — FREMONT, Calif. (AP) — SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.8 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Fremont, California-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was breakeven on a per-share basis.The maker of gunfire detection systems posted revenue of $20.6 million in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $22.2 million.SoundThinking expects full-year revenue in the range of $92 million to $94 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SSTI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SSTISource

Maiden Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

PEMBROKE, Bermuda (AP) — PEMBROKE, Bermuda (AP) — Maiden Holdings Ltd. (MHLD) on Tuesday reported a loss of $11.3 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Pembroke, Bermuda-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 8 cents per share.The reinsurance holding company posted revenue of $19.5 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $18.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MHLD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MHLDSource

Standard BioTools: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — Standard BioTools Inc. (LAB) on Tuesday reported a loss of $16.8 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the South San Francisco, California-based company said it had a loss of 21 cents. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, came to 11 cents per share.The company that makes equipment to control fluids posted revenue of $25.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LAB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LABSource

IAC: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — IAC Inc. (IAC) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $417.8 million.The New York-based company said it had profit of $4.57 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $2.06 per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.10 per share.The Y posted revenue of $1.08 billion in the period, topping Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.06 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IAC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IACSource

American Public Education: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (AP) — CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (AP) — American Public Education Inc. (APEI) on Tuesday reported a first-quarter loss of $5.7 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.The Charles Town, West Virginia-based company said it had a loss of 38 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 45 cents per share.The for-profit education company posted revenue of $149.7 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $151.4 million.For the current quarter ending in June, American Public Education said it expects revenue in the range of $145.5 million to $147.5 million.American Public Education shares have fallen 57% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $5.23, a decline of 71% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated ...