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42-year-old man fatally struck by SMART train in Rohnert Park Thursday evening

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

(BCN) -- A 42-year-old man was fatally struck by a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train in Rohnert Park on Thursday evening, according to the city's Department of Public Safety. Officers responded at 7:38 p.m. to a report of a collision between a SMART train and pedestrian on Golf Course Drive near Commerce Boulevard and arrived to find the man dead in the roadway. ‘Large-scale’ forgery operation busted in Pleasanton Investigators said the crossing gates were down, red lights were flashing and warning bells and a horn were working at the time of the collision. The name of the man who died was not immediately available.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

A new interactive White House museum is coming to Pennsylvania Avenue

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

Renderings of the "The People's House: A White House Experience." The museum will feature replicas of the Oval Office and the Rose Garden. (Courtesy White House Historical Association) Renderings of the "The People's House: A White House Experience." The museum will feature replicas of the Oval Office and the Rose Garden. (Courtesy White House Historical Association) You can learn all about 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and a new interactive museum coming to 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue.The White House Historical Association has announced plans for “The People’s House: A White House Experience,” a 33,000-square-foot, three story education experience dedicated to everything White House, including a Rose Ga...

Big win over Netherlands keeps Afghanistan in hunt for Cricket World Cup semifinal spot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan kept its hopes of a semifinal spot alive as it thumped the Netherlands by seven wickets on Friday to register its fourth win at the Cricket World Cup.The massive win lifted Afghanistan level on eight points with Australia and New Zealand, but it still trails both countries on net run-rates.After a fifth loss in seven games, the Dutch are set to finish in the lower half of the table with only four points despite a stunning 38-run win over South Africa.Four of the top five Dutch batters got run out in a sub-par total of 179 as experienced Afghanistan offspinner Mohammad Nabi and young left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad shared five wickets after Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and opted to bat.Rahmat Shah followed his half centuries against Sri Lanka and Pakistan with another impressive 52 off 54 balls and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi remained unbeaten on 56 off 64 deliveries as Afghanistan cruised to 181-3 in 31.3 overs.The spin quartet ...

Minneapolis City Council approves site for new police station; old one burned during 2020 protest

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey have agreed on a new location for a police station to replace the one ransacked and set on fire in response to the murder of George Floyd by a city police officer.The council voted 8-5 Thursday to approve a new Third Precinct station blocks away from the previous location, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. The city will spend $14 million to buy an existing building and parking lot and turn it into a new station, which is expected to be complete in a year and a half.“It’s a big victory for our city, but also for the residents of the Third Precinct, who have been calling out for safety,” Frey said after the vote. “Obviously, we wanted it to be sooner.”Council members also voted 12-0 to approve a resolution committing the city to ultimately create a “community safety center” on the site. The center is envisioned to host services beyond traditional policing, such as behavior crisis units and mental health services...

Nov. 3 - Nov. 5: Things to do in Denver this weekend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver weather's looking sunny and in the 60s this weekend. The warm weather brings ABBA, basketball, a film festival and a wine tasting.Here are some of the many things to do if you have a free weekend. Denver weather: Staying mild with afternoon sunshine Things to do in Denver this weekend:MAMMA MIA! (Oct. 31 - Nov. 5)Catch the musical before the run is over this weekend. Told through ABBA hits, the almost 25-year-old story is in town at Buell Theatre.Denver Film Festival (Nov. 3 - Nov. 13)The 46th annual film festival starts on Friday and runs through the weekend with award-winning filmmakers and select screenings around the city. If you can't squeeze it in this weekend, the festival will be going on for 10 days.Denver Arts Week (Nov. 3 - Nov. 11)It's like the First Friday Art Walks, except much bigger. Across Denver's art districts, you can view museum exhibitions, outdoor sculptures, performing arts, film and literary events.Colorado Uncorked (Nov. 3)The VIP ...

Police take student into custody who allegedly brought gun to Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

Police took a student into custody who is accused of bringing a gun to a South Florida high school. Fort Lauderdale Police arrived at the scene at Dillard High School, located at 2501 NW 11th St, Friday morning. According to police, at around 11:20 a.m. they were notified that a student potentially had a gun. When they found the student, they were not in possession of the gun, but after searching the school, officers found a firearm.The student made no threats and was taken into custody. Their identity has not been released or what charges they might face. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Man found guilty of 2nd-degree murder, attempted murder in NW Miami-Dade banquet hall shooting sentenced to life in prison

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

A man who was convicted of second-degree murder after a mass shooting occurred at a South Florida banquet hall was sentenced to life in prison. On Sept. 29, Devonte Barnes, 24, was found guilty on three counts of second-degree murder and 20 counts of attempted second-degree murder for his involvement in a mass shooting that took place at the El Mula Banquet Hall on May 30, 2021. Barnes was found not guilty of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder with a deadly weapon.During the busy sentencing hearing on Friday for Barnes, who was found guilty of being the lookout, the defense requested a new trial, which was denied. Family members of those who were killed at the banquet hall were also present and sat front and center for the sentencing hearing.One of the victims, Desmond Owens Clayton Dillard III died at the scene and Shankquia Peterson passed away at the hospital after fighting for her life. “You killed them, all, and hurt all of them them,” said Clayton ...

911 calls released after small plane crash lands in the Everglades

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

SOUTHWEST BROWARD, Fla. (WSVN) — Police released 911 calls after a pilot crashed his plane in the Florida Everglades during the middle of the night.The pilot, identified as 19-year-old Eshaan Majundar, was rescued Tuesday in the area of Mack’s Fish Camp, located at 18599 Krome Avenue, after being stranded overnight when his plane went down. From the newly released calls, the caller appeared to be someone affiliated with the aircraft who called for help when she realized the plane was missing. Dispatcher: “You said you can’t get in contact with the pilot, is that correct?”Woman: No, we have not been in contact with the pilot.”Majundar left the Okeechobee Airport sometime overnight, flew south and crashed off West Broward County.According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue officials, upon arrival, units discovered Majundar sitting on the wing of the downed aircraft suffering from a leg injury.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue also arrived at the scene and performed a hoist op...

Caught on camera: Miami Springs Police looking to identify gas station vandal

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

The Miami Springs Police Department’s Investigations Division is actively seeking assistance from the public to identify an individual captured on surveillance footage vandalizing a gas station. According to police, the incident occurred on Oct. 24 at a gas station on Northwest 36th Street in Miami Springs. In the video, which was shared on the Miami Springs Police Instagram page, the unidentified subject can be seen pushing over a display case containing merchandise near the cash register. They then reach over the counter to grab an item, briefly exit the frame, return to jump onto the checkout counter, and chase the alarmed employee around the store while smoking a cigarette.The video concludes with another man casually enjoying a hot dog as he waits to check out.Anyone with information that could lead to the identification and location of this individual is urged to contact the Miami Springs Police Department at (305) 888-9711.

Meloni adviser steps down over Russian hoax call

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:34:44 GMT

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday said her diplomatic adviser Francesco Maria Talò resigned over a prank call on Wednesday in which Meloni told two Russian comedians that European leaders are ‘tired’ of the war in Ukraine, thinking she was speaking with African Union officials.“The call was dealt with carelessly and exposed the nation,” Meloni said, according to Italian press agency ANSA.The leaked conversation came amid fears the West’s support for Ukraine will wane as international attention has been redirected to Israel since the attack by Hamas last month. Ukrainian politicians appealed to Europe not to abandon the country after the unintentional disclosure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked the West not to let up in its support for Ukraine, saying in an interview with Time: “Exhaustion with the war rolls along like a wave. You see it in the United States, in Europe.”Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine could n...