Ventura County man convicted in killing of two women

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:29 GMT

An Ojai man was convicted Friday in the double killing of a mother and daughter.A jury convicted Shawn Michael Shirck, 29, of two counts of involuntary manslaughter in a 2019 double killing.The victims, were Phyllis Porter, 82, from Georgia and her daughter, Margaret Dahl, 59, from Oak View, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.Porter was visiting her daughter at a home on the 100 block of Valley Ridge Drive in an unincorporated area between Ojai and Oak View.Dahl was in a long-term relationship with the homeowner and cared for the home when he was away.The homeowner had four sons, one of whom was Shirck. Although Shirck had previously lived in the home with Dahl, he had moved out weeks earlier before her stay, officials said. Video shows man brutally beaten by a mob of bicyclists in downtown Los Angeles On Aug. 24, 2019, around midnight, Shirck “violently attacked and killed the two victims with a knife,” according to arrest documents.The victims were discov...

Motorcyclist killed in Riverside crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:29 GMT

A motorcyclist was killed early Sunday morning in Riverside following a crash with another vehicle.The crash happened around 12:15 a.m. near the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Madison Street, according to the Riverside Police Department.Police and paramedics arrived on scene and found a motorcyclist down with major injuries. That person was pronounced dead at the scene.They've been identified only as a 66-year-old resident of Riverside.Investigators believe that the crash was caused by a 2010 Lexus sedan that turned in front of the motorcyclist on Indiana Avenue. The Lexus remained on scene and has been cooperating with the investigation, police said.The driver and two occupants in the Lexus were uninjured. A passenger riding on the back of the motorcycle suffered moderate injuries.The crash is under investigation and anyone with information is urged to contact Riverside Police Traffic Detective M. Parrish at 951-353-7177.

Pedestrian killed by car in Rialto

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:29 GMT

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Rialto Thursday.The pedestrian, identified as 35-year-old Marvin Molina of Rialto, was hit on the 900 block of N. Riverside Avenue around 8:40 p.m.According to the Rialto Police Department, Molina was walking across the roadway outside of a crossing walk when he was hit by a Nissan Sentra driven by a 34-year-old San Bernardino woman.Police arrived at the scene minutes later and found Molina dead from his injuries. The driver of the Sentra was uninjured. She remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and police do no suspect drugs or alcohol contributed in the collision.Anyone with information about the deadly crash is urged to contact Rialto Police Traffic Sergeant Dan Smith at 909-644-6025. Anonymous tips can be submitted online or by calling 800-782-7463.

SF Giants rookie catcher enjoys another unforgettable moment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:29 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – One day after he recorded his first Major League base hit, San Francisco Giants rookie catcher Patrick Bailey on Sunday connected on his first big league home run.Bailey, making his second career MLB start, pounded a belt-high fastball from Jesús Luzardo in the bottom of the second inning as the Giants tied their game with the Miami Marlins 1-1.Bailey, a switch hitter batting from the right side, had seen four four-seam fastballs from Luzardo in the at-bat before he took the fifth one 423 feet over the left field wall at Oracle Park. Per StatCast, exit velocity was measured at 107.4 mph.Saturday, Bailey singled in the eighth inning for his first big league hit, one of three hits the Giants had in what became a 1-0 Marlins win. He made his MLB debut on Friday, catching the final three innings of San Francisco’s 4-3 win over Miami.The first four innings of Sunday’s game saw four home runs. J.D. Davis connected on a two-run shot to left to give the Giants a 4-2 lead in ...

Travel plans thrown into chaos as a “suspicious package” is investigated at SFO

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:29 GMT

After a “suspicious package” was found at the San Francisco International Airport early Sunday afternoon, a terminal was evacuated, flights were diverted, and passengers were left in the dark until police cleared the area three hours later.As of 2:40 p.m., the area was being re-opened and regular operations were being resumed, according to the San Francisco Police Department. But throughout the airport, passengers were reeling from a lack of information.“It would be really great to the 1000’s of passengers if you’d make some sort of announcement, post something on a board or ANYTHING other than letting people wander around in herds with no info about their flights,” tweeted one individual at 2 p.m. “I was told my flight would be held. It left.”Officials with the airport said the Terminal 2 food court and D gate areas were being cleared shortly before 1 p.m. “out of an abundance of caution.” At least two flights were diverted to the San Jose Intern...

One dead after vehicle overturns in San Jose collision

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:29 GMT

(KRON) -- One person died and others were injured after a 'major' collision in San Jose on Sunday afternoon, according to the San Jose Police Department. Two dead after plane crash off the coast of Half Moon Bay The call reporting the collision came in at 1:38 p.m. One vehicle overturned in the crash near Fruitdale and Leigh Avenues. The scene is still considered active, and some road closures were in place. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. It is unclear at this time how many people have been injured in the collision. A photo from the scene shows two mangled vehicles, one of which landed on its top on the street corner.

Schembechler son resigns at Michigan after offensive social media content revealed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:29 GMT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A son of longtime Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler has resigned from his position with the Wolverines, with the school saying it was aware of his social media activity that may have caused “pain” in the community.Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler stepped down Saturday, just days after he had been hired as assistant director of recruiting on Jim Harbaugh’s staff.The Detroit News reported Saturday that Schembechler’s Twitter feed contained posts and likes of offensive material, including some that suggested slavery and Jim Crow were positives to strengthen Black individuals and families. “We are aware of some comments and likes on social media that have caused concern and pain for individuals in our community,” Harbaugh and athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement. “Michigan Athletics is fully committed to a place where our coaches, staff and student-athletes feel welcome and where we fully support the University’s and Athletic Department’...

Mbappé scores 2 as PSG on verge of winning 11th French league title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:29 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice to reach a league-leading 28 goals this season as Paris Saint-Germain labored to a 2-1 win at relegation-threatened Auxerre on Sunday to all but guarantee a record 11th French league title.Defending champion PSG remains six points ahead of second-place Lens with two matches left and has a far superior goal difference, but mathematically needs one point next weekend at Strasbourg to move past Saint-Étienne on 10 titles.Mbappé put PSG 2-0 ahead inside eight minutes with World Cup winner Lionel Messi involved in the buildup for both goals. Mbappé’s brace moved him two clear of Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, who has 26 goals, in the race to finish top scorer.Despite the comfortable lead, PSG’s defense looked vulnerable, as it has for several seasons. Late in the first half, Rayan Raveloson hit the crossbar with a half-volley for Auxerre and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma then had to make a sharp save.The warning signs went unhe...

PGA Live Updates | Club pro Michael Block – who else? – sinks hole-in-one at PGA Championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:29 GMT

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — As if Southern California club pro Michael Block hasn’t done enough to electrify the crowds at the PGA Championship this week. He now has a hole-in-one to add to his electrifying run at Oak Hill.The 46-year-old did it on the par-3, 151-yard 15th when his high-arcing shot went directly into the hole. The force of the ball going in actually bent away the grass at the front lip of the hole.Block celebrated by doffing his black cap and high-fiving with playing partner, Rory McIlroy. Smiling as he walked toward the green, Block stopped before the hole, looked down and initially fumbled getting the ball out before plucking it out on his second try and holding it up for the cheering crowd.The ace brought Block back to even-par for the round and tournament. He had opened the final round bogeying Nos. 1 and 7.Just as important, Block moved into a tie for 14th place. The top 15 players, plus ties, earn an automatic invite into next year’s PGA Championship.Block is compe...