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'Historically strong' El Niño possible: What it means for California's winter

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

There's a "greater than 90% chance" the El Niño, which developed unusually early this year, will last through winter in early 2024, National Weather Service forecasters said Thursday.El Niño is expected to continue strengthening until it reaches its peak sometime in winter. That's when the climate pattern can have the biggest effects on weather around the country. El Niño has different impacts depending on where you live. The southern third to half of the United States, including California, is likely to be wetter this winter. (Exactly where that dividing line falls varies from year to year.) El Niño officially arrives early: What it means for 2023 weather Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Ohio Valley tend to be dry and warm.Hawaii also often sees below-average rain during an El Niño fall, winter, and spring season.How noticeable the impacts will be this year largely depends on how strong this "young El Niño" grows. On Thursday, the Climate Prediction Center said ...

Abigail Tellez-Vargas, Riese Lenders, Manuel Vargas-Regalado, Lindsey Gleiche, Alma Razick, and Ibrahem Razick Killed in Plane Crash near Auld Road [Murrieta, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

Plane Accident near Briggs Road Left Six People DeadMURRIETA, CA (July 13, 2023) – Saturday morning, Abigail Tellez-Vargas, Riese Lenders, Manuel Vargas-Regalado, Lindsey Gleiche, Alma Razick, and Ibrahem Razick died in a plane crash.The crash happened on July 8th, just before 4:20 a.m., near the intersection of Auld Road and Briggs Road, near the French Valley Airport.According to the authorities, a Cessna C550 business Jet was boarded by 33-year-old Tellez-Vargas, of Murrieta; 25-year-old Lenders, of Rancho Palos Verdes; 32-year-old Vargas-Regalado, of Temecula; 31-year-old Gleiche, of Huntington Beach; 51-year-old Alma Razick, of Temecula; and 46-year-old Ibrahem Razick, also of Temecula.The pilot of the plane flying in from Las Vegas crashed into a field in Murrieta. The impact of the collision caused the plane to burst into flames.Following the collision, emergency crews arrived at the site of the crash and attempted rescue efforts. However, all those onboard died as a re...

Cyra Rose Thoeming Killed in Car Accident on Western Drive [Cottonwood, AZ]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

13-Month Old Toddler Pronounced Dead after Auto Collision near Residence in CottonwoodCOTTONWOOD, AZ (July 13, 2023) – Thursday morning, Cyra Rose Thoeming was killed in a single-car accident on Western Drive.The incident occurred in a gravel area next to a home on Western Avenue. Per reports, a mother set her child down in a car seat next to the vehicle as she attempted to maneuver out of a tight spot.As the vehicle moved, the canopy of the car seat caught onto the front tire, causing the seat to fall backward. There, the vehicle ran over toddler, causing life-threatening injuries.The mother then immediately contacted authorities. Paramedics arrived and transported 13-month-old Thoeming to Verde Valley Medical Center where she later passed away.At this time, an active investigation to determine more information is still currently underway. Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal car accident on Western Drive.The loved ones of Thoeming set up a GoFundM...

Two Killed in Solo-Car Accident on State Route 3 [Trinity County, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

2 Killed after Single-Vehicle Crash near HayforkTRINITY COUNTY, CA (July 13, 2023) – Late Friday afternoon, two occupants were killed in a solo-car accident on State Route 3.The fatal incident occurred around 5:35 p.m. on SR-3, just two miles north of State Route 36, south of Hayfork.According to CHP, A 2006 Ford Five Hundred went off the road while traveling northbound on SR-3 at an unknown rate of speed.Subsequently, the Ford crashed into a tree, leaving the driver and the passenger with fatal injuries.Responding emergency personnel declared two occupants, believed to be residents of Hayfork, dead at the scene. At this time, their identity remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.Furthermore, a large portion of the area was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Police said both occupants were wearing their seatbelts. It was unclear whether or not alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.The Trinity River Area...

3 Students Hurt in Hit-and-Run Accident on North Cawston Avenue [Hemet, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

Three Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run Collision near Highway 74HEMET, CA (July 13, 2023) – Friday afternoon, three students sustained injuries in a hit-and-run accident on North Cawston Avenue.Dispatchers received calls in the area around 12:30 p.m., near Highway 74 on June 9th.Per reports, the driver of a white Toyota Camry struck a Hemet Unified School District bus while approaching the highway. Upon impact, the driver of the Toyota fled the scene without contacting authorities.Following preliminary duties, officers say the suspect was fleeing from another collision in a parking lot on Florida Avenue at the time.Medical personnel arrived and transported three students from inside the bus to a regional trauma center for further treatment. Although, police have not yet released their identities.The school bus also received moderate damage upon impact, according to the fire captain.At this time, the Hemet Police and California Highway Patrol continue to search for the hit-and-ru...

One Killed, One Hospitalized after Rollover Accident on Highway 101 [Healdsburg, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

Rollover Accident on Old Redwood Highway Left One Woman Killed, One HurtHEALDSBURG, CA (July 13, 2023) – Friday evening, one woman died following a rollover accident on Highway 101.The incident happened on July 7th, just before 7:30, in the southbound lanes of the highway, just south of Old Redwood Highway.According to the CHP, a Toyota Camry driven by a woman with a female passenger was involved in the accident.Investigation showed that the driver of the Camry lost control of the vehicle causing it to travel off towards the center median.Furthermore, the driver attempted to drive back to the lane where she crossed over to the opposite lane.Consequently, the Camry overturned and the two occupants were ejected due to not wearing a seatbelt.Unfortunately, the driver died at the scene responding authorities and the passenger suffered serious injuries.Moreover, other motorists tried to assist until the authorities arrived. The authorities transported the passenger to Providence Sa...

Ryan Stewart Ragonesi Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Nellis Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

Hit-and-Run Crash near Washington Avenue Leaves Pedestrian DeadLAS VEGAS, NV (July 13, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a hit-and-run pedestrian crash claimed the life of Ryan Stewart Ragonesi.It happened on July 10th, just before 2:15 a.m., near the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Washington Avenue.According to reports, Ragonesi was walking in the area when a white 2019 Ford F-150 struck him. The Ford driver, 55-year-old Victor Morales, pulled over and waited for authorities to arrive.While Ragonesi was down in the intersection, a second vehicle, described as a 2007-2014 white Cadillac Escalade struck him. The second vehicle fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim. Police are still on the lookout for the suspect.Shortly after the collision, emergency crews at the site of the collision attempted life-saving measures on Ragonesi. However, 37-year-old Ryan Stewart Ragonesi was pronounced dead, due to the extent of his injuries.Police urge any witnesses to the collis...

Two Hurt in Car Accident on Sunland Boulevard [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

2 Injured in Auto Collision near Tuxford PlaceLOS ANGELES, CA (July 11, 2023) – Early Monday morning, two victims sustained injuries in a car accident on Sunland Boulevard.Authorities responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m., near Tuxford Place on June 5th.For reasons under investigation, the driver of a Chrysler PT Cruiser lost control and slammed into the LAFD fire station 77. Upon impact, the driver and another occupant suffered minor injuries.First responders located the Chrysler overturned upon arrival. However, both occupants refused medical treatment.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided. Police have not yet released their identities.Simply by driving defensively and following the conditions of the road, you can prevent a reckless driving accident. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential distraction. Follow the speed limit and do not be ...

Secret Service: No DNA, fingerprints from found cocaine

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

By Colleen Long and Michael Balsamo | Associated PressWASHINGTON — No fingerprints or DNA turned up on the baggie of cocaine found in a lobby at the White House last week despite a sophisticated FBI crime lab analysis, and surveillance footage of the area didn’t identify a suspect, according to a summary of the Secret Service investigation obtained by The Associated Press. There are no leads on who brought the drugs into the building.U.S. Secret Service agents found the white powder during a routine White House sweep on July 2, in a heavily trafficked West Wing lobby where staff go in and out, and tour groups gather to drop their phones and other belongings.“Without physical evidence, the investigation will not be able to single out a person of interest from the hundreds of individuals who passed through the vestibule where the cocaine was discovered,” Secret Service officials said in the summary.It’s most likely the bag was left behind by one of the hundreds...

Dentist’s wife fatally poisoned with cyanide and decongestant found in Visine, Colorado coroner testifies

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:17:54 GMT

James Toliver Craig, 45. (Photo provided by Aurora Police Departmen The wife of an Aurora dentist who searched online about how to poison someone was poisoned to death, the Arapahoe County coroner confirmed Wednesday.Angela Craig, 43, died from lethal doses of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a decongestant found in over-the-counter eyedrops, Coroner Kelly Lear testified in court Wednesday.She spoke during the preliminary hearing for Angela Craig’s husband James Craig, 45, who is charged with first-degree murder in his wife’s death. On Wednesday, prosecutors also added a second charge of tampering with physical evidence.Judge Shay Whitaker ruled prosecutors had sufficient probable cause to take James Craig to trial on both counts. His arraignment is set for Aug. 29.Investigators say James Craig bought arsenic and cyanide days before his wife was poisoned to death, searched online about how to poison someone, was having an affair and faced financial difficulties. They allege James ...