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Excellence in journalism recognised at awards ceremony

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

EU Reporter is proud to have sponsored the Journalists’ Charity Media Awards, held in Cardiff this month. The event in the Welsh capital raised money for an organisation founded by Charles Dickens, a journalist who became one of the greatest novelists the world has ever known. It also recognised achievements in journalism, at a time when it both faces more challenges and is more essential than ever, writes Nick Powell. Jeremy Bowen reporting from GazaBBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen won the headline Outstanding Contribution to Journalism award in recognition of his 40-year career reporting on conflicts from around the world. He is currently covering the Israel-Hamas conflict but in a video message said: “I would like to thank you all for this fantastic award. It’s a great honour and I’m disappointed not to be with you.”He added: “April next year will be 40 years since I signed on the dotted line with the BBC to become a journalist. I’m very fortunate that I have had a part in s...

Police: drunk tow truck driver plows into parked cars in L.A. (video)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

A tow truck driver was arrested after crashing into several parked vehicles and one moving car in downtown Los Angeles early Friday morning. The crash was reported around 3 a.m. in the 1800 block of Griffith Avenue. Video showed the truck overturning and landing on the parked vehicles as it barreled down the street. A tow truck was involved in a crash in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 17, 2023. (OnScene.TV)The driver of the vehicle involved in the initial collision was transported from the scene in unknown condition, according to news video provider OnScene.TV. The driver was treated and arrested on suspicion of DUI, the stringer service stated. A resident who came out of her home after hearing the crash counted about five vehicles involved in the incident. Security camera video shows the tow truck plowing into parked cars in downtown Los Angeles. Nov. 17, 2023. (OnScene) She described hearing “A hard crash. It was kind of like an explosion … It was just so scary,” she said. The Los A...

63-year-old woman killed in Los Angeles hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

A 63-year-old woman died after being hit by a driver in Los Angeles, authorities with the Los Angeles Police Department announced Friday.On Thursday around 10:35 p.m., a vehicle traveling eastbound on Manchester Boulevard collided with the woman as she was walking across the intersection at Cimarron Street, a news release said.The driver fled the scene, traveling eastbound on Manchester Boulevard without stopping, identifying themselves, or helping the victim.The woman died at the scene, officials said. Her identity is being withheld until her next of kin is notified of the incident.No information regarding the suspect or the vehicle involved in the incident was released.Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division is investigating the incident.Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact South Traffic Detective Flannery at 323-421-2561 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. During the weekends or non-business hours, information can be submitt...

Carlos Ceron Dies in Multi-Car Accident on Pacific Coast Highway [Long Beach, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

50-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Auto Collision near Martin Luther King Jr. BoulevardLONG BEACH, CA (November 17, 2023) – Carlos Ceron died early Monday in a multi-car crash at the 100 block of Pacific Coast Highway. First responders arrived to the scene around 5:50 p.m., near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.Upon reaching the scene, officers discovered a collision involving two vehicles that resulted in one male pedestrian being hit. Medical responders then pronounced the male victim deceased on-site.The deceased pedestrian, identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, is 50-year-old Ceron from Long Beach. Paramedics provided on-site treatment to one of the drivers, while the other was swiftly transported to a hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening.In addition, two other drivers reported minor damage to their vehicles, and it remains unclear if they sustained any injuries. Individuals with further information about the fatal crash on Pacif...

1 Killed, 2 Injured in Head-On Collision on US 60 [Globe, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Head-On Accident near Mile Post 227GLOBE, AZ (November 17, 2023) – A fatal head-on collision occurred on US 60 Thursday morning, resulting in one fatality and two individuals sustaining injuries. First responders reached the scene near Mile Post 227 and 41 after numerous dispatch calls were received.Reports indicate that multiple vehicles were involved in the collision, although the circumstances leading up to the incident remain unclear. Upon arrival, medical personnel pronounced the male driver of one of the sedans dead, citing the severity of his condition.However, the authorities have yet to disclose his identity. Additionally, a female occupant from the same vehicle sustained serious injuries, while the driver of the other sedan received treatment for various injuries.For a short period, emergency crews closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and carry out preliminary duties. Individuals with additional information about the acciden...

65-year-old California fugitive sentenced to 50 years for killing Florida woman in 1984

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. — A 65-year-old California fugitive who eluded authorities for nearly four decades before his arrest in June has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing a Florida woman.Donald Santini pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a deal with prosecutors to avoid a first-degree murder charge. Circuit Judge Samantha Ward approved the deal before issuing the sentence in Tampa on Thursday, the Tampa Bay Times reported. The case had been set to go to trial in two weeks.“Good luck,” the judge told Santini, who has been in jail without bond since his arrest in June at his home near San Diego.”Thank you, Your Honor,” Santini, whose hands were cuffed in front of him, replied.Before his arrest, Santini had lived in California under the name of Wellman Simmonds. He was president of a local water board in Campo, a tiny suburb of San Diego, and he regularly appeared at public board meetings.The life he had built in California came to an end thanks to a tip from the Florida/Carib...

Driver flees after woman killed in multi-vehicle Hayward freeway crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

HAYWARD — A woman was killed Thursday night in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 880 and one of the drivers involved fled the scene, authorities said.Four other people suffered minor injuries, authorities said.The woman’s name was not immediately released pending notification of her family.The crash, involving four vehicles, happened about 9:50 p.m. Thursday in the northbound lanes of I-880 south of A Street, the California Highway Patrol said.The four vehicles included a Ford F350 pickup truck, a Toyota Corolla, a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, the CHP said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Ghost Tire Memorial placed at site of Malibu crash that killed 4 Pepperdine students Crashes and Disasters | Drivers of boxy SUVs and pickup trucks are more likely to kill pedestrians, study finds Crashes and Disasters | One-car crash in Pittsburg is latest fatal wreck on Highway 4 Crashes and Disasters | ...

San Mateo County Libraries offering free diaper kits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

(KRON) – San Mateo County Libraries has launched a three-month pilot program offering over 1,800 free diaper kits to support families in need. Families are invited to pick up kits including free diapers and wipes. Supplies are on a first-served basis. Families do not need to bring a library card, ID, or proof of income. 2 arrested in connection to woman’s body found at Golden Gate Park during Outside Lands Each kit contains 80 diapers and 200 wipes. “Free diapers and wipes can make a big difference for families struggling with the high cost of living in the Bay Area, especially during the holiday season,” Sara McDowell, Library JPA Governing Board Chair said. “San Mateo County Libraries are a trusted resource in our communities, and we are honored to be the ones providing these essential items in a welcoming environment for families and their little ones.”   Upcoming Free Diaper Distribution Events  Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Be...

Car crashes into San Mateo home Friday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

(BCN) -- A car crashed into a home in San Mateo on Friday morning, according to police.San Mateo police issued an alert at 7:44 a.m. about the crash in the area of Murphy and Ashwood drives.No injuries were reported in the crash, but police said people should expect delays while driving through the area.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

One dead in multi-car crash on I-880 in Hayward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:47 GMT

(BCN) -- One person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash in Hayward last night.According to preliminary information from CHP, at least two people were trapped inside their vehicles and were taken to the hospital.One of the cars involved took off at a street off-ramp near Happyland Avenue.This is a developing story.