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Javier “Chicharito” Hernández won’t be back with LA Galaxy next season

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Javier “Chicharito” Hernández won’t return to the Los Angeles Galaxy next year.The forward’s contract has ended, and the MLS team said Friday it was letting him go. As a result, the Galaxy have opened up a designated roster spot for 2024.Hernández had 39 goals and six assists while starting 71 of 82 career games from 2020 to 2023 for the Galaxy. He ranks seventh in club history with 38 goals in 74 career regular-season appearances.Hernández last played for the Galaxy in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against Real Salt Lake on June 7. He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.The two-time MLS All-Star was the club’s Golden Boot winner in 2021 and 2022 and was its humanitarian of the year last season.Last season, Hernández led the club and was tied for fourth in MLS with 18 goals scored while starting 20 of 32 regular-season games.“We are grateful to Javier for his dedication and contributions to the LA Galaxy,” coa...

Short-term renters find shrieking mice at infested Commerce City house

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) — A group of women visiting the metro say their rental property in Commerce City was infested with mice.Heather Hamilton, Jendayi Stafford and another colleague were in town last Friday for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine event held nearby at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center. Between sponsorship, exhibitor fees and travel costs, the event cost the small grassroots organization well over $15,000. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The Saturday morning after they arrived, they say they found mice had eaten through a bag of bread they just bought. That's when Hamilton reached out to the property manager via Evolve, the rental site.One of the first few texts received from the manager read in part: "That’s really bad! We set up traps before you checked in and didn’t find anything when we removed it but it's obviously still a problem."Renters come home to a gruesome discoveryHamilton said that was the...

Boulder employee accused of trying to pawn stolen tools

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Boulder employee is facing criminal charges after he allegedly stole tools and attempted to pawn them off, according to a news release from the city.Steven Toney was a groundskeeper at the Flatirons Golf Course, which is owned by the city. He worked there for several seasons before he was hired in a standard role in 2019, and has worked there ever since. 1 dead in Brighton construction site crash Police reports indicated that the tool sets were noticed to be missing on March 6, according to the release. The Boulder Police Department opened a case on Oct. 19 after the tools were spotted at EZ Pawn in Lafayette and identified with distinguishing damage. Investigators found that Toney allegedly took the city's tool sets, along with others that did not belong to the city, to the pawnshop, where a receipt shows that he received $200 for the items.Boulder city manager: This is a 'rare incident'On Oct. 24, he was issued a court summons for allegedly stealing two sets ...

Larimer County deputy shoots at vehicle suspected in kidnapping after chase

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KDVR) -- Deputies chased a vehicle potentially involved in a kidnapping in Weld County, which led to a deputy firing their weapon early Friday morning.On Thursday night, Fort Collins Police Services received information on a vehicle involved with a possible kidnapping in Weld County. Local law enforcement was advised to be on the lookout.Per the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, the incident started early Friday morning when deputies located a potential match for the vehicle near Shields and Elizabeth streets.According to the sheriff's office, the driver refused to stop after deputies turned on their sirens, and deputies tracked the vehicle for several miles through west Fort Collins. Rep. Ken Buck explains speaker vote, talks death threats After 1 a.m. on Friday, a deputy set up tire spikes at the intersection of Horsetooth Road and College Avenue. The sheriff's office said the suspect drove at the deputy, and the deputy fired their weapon.The vehicle dro...

Parent picking up student at Dillard Elementary School apprehended after allegedly jumping fence

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

There was trespassing trouble at Dillard Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale, and police said it involved an upset father.According to Fort Lauderdale Police, the parent was trying to pick up his child early from the school, when he became upset because the office was taking too long to open the gate.Investigators said the man jumped the fence, forcing the school’s guardian to hold him at gunpoint until officers arrived.He was taken into custody and given a notice to appear in court.

Home Showcase: Breathtaking features distinguish Uxbridge Victorian

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

Tucked away — but not too far away — in Uxbridge, the historic Victorian home at 140 Hartford Avenue East is a living testament to a bygone era. Built circa 1900 for the Whitin family, the residence seamlessly blends classic Victorian grandeur with modern amenities on a 1.5-acre lot.Step inside, and you’re greeted by the Victorian splendor that defines this home at every turn. Stained-glass windows, a wrap-around porch, and a grand foyer with a majestic stairway transport you to a different time. Expertly turned millwork and architectural touches fill the home — built-ins, majestic doorways, ornate fireplace mantles. Expect to fall in love immediately, and keep swooning every time you discover a new detail.The kitchen harmoniously combines history and modernity, featuring a five-burner AGA Legacy gas stove, new appliances, ample counter space, and cabinets, making it a hub for culinary enthusiasts and gatherings.With five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a private office,...

CHP in pursuit of car on I-805

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Authorities on Friday are in pursuit of a vehicle on Interstate 805 southbound.It is unknown what prompted the chase at this time.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Escondido police kill man who fired at officers: SDPD

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

Editors note: The correct address for the shooting investigation is in the 2500 block of East Valley Parkway.ESCONDIDO, Calif. -- An armed man who shot at police was killed Friday in Escondido, authorities said.The shooting occurred around 6:40 a.m. in the 2500 block of East Valley Parkway, Lt. Adam Sharki with the San Diego Police Department said in a news release.Officers responded to a call about a man sleeping in a sleeping bag on the porch of a mobile home, according to authorities. The man, who did not belong at the residence, then had got up and started pushing a blue motorcycle through the mobile home complex.When officers arrived on scene, they spoke to the man who matched the suspect's description, learning he had a felony warrant for a parole violation out of Indiana, per SDPD.As police were detaining the man, who is believed to be a 48-year-old from Indiana, the suspect turned and ran while reaching into his waistband. Kids in San Diego County can trade in their Hallow...

Fatal DUI crashes in San Diego on pace to remain at all-time high: DA's office

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- With only two months left in the year, the number of fatal DUI collisions is on track to remain around the all-time high in San Diego County, according to District Attorney Summer Stephan's office.So far in 2023, 25 people have been killed in crashes where one of the drivers was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Meanwhile, prosecutors have filed 4,635 DUI cases, including 253 that were solely drug-related and 219 where the driver was impaired by both alcohol and drugs.This comes two years after the county saw its worst year for DUI fatalities on its roadways with more than 39 deaths caused by collisions where impaired driving played a factor.In 2022, there was a slight dip in the number of people killed in DUI crashes to 33, according to the DA -- a number that equals the previous county record for fatalities in a year, which was set back in 2020.The DA's office filed 5,682 DUI cases last year, according to prosecutors, including 370 drug-specific cases and 151 c...

'Community eyesore' to be demolished in Little Italy

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:53:17 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- There's good news for the those in Little Italy who have dealt with numerous instances of disturbance in the area of the County Administration Center. Structures located at 805 W. Cedar St. and 1560 California St., located next to the fire station, will be demolished following an agreement between the property's owner and city attorney Mara Elliott's office. Pack your bags: Southwest Airlines is offering new nonstop flights from San Diego The property has been the center of an enforcement action taken by the city attorney’s Nuisance Abatement Unit after a civil complaint was filed against the owners. In that complaint, the legal team detailed four years worth of law enforcement activity at the site. From Jan. 1, 2019, to Feb. 5, 2023, the city attorney's office said the San Diego Police Department responded to 44 calls for service in response to reports of disturbing the peace, narcotics sales and use, and trespassing. On top of those disturbances, the city atto...