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California town prepares for annual celebration of all things Denmark

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

The Danish Capital of America is once again welcoming visitors to experience a taste of Copenhagen.Solvang, the small wine country town in the mountains of Santa Barbara County, is finishing up its preparations for the annual Danish Days festival.Danish Days is an annual tradition in the sleepy town of Solvang, which was founded in 1911 by Danish immigrants who purchased 10,000 acres of land looking to recreate a piece of home. The city's iconic architecture reflects the sensibilities of classical Denmark and many of the town's residents are descendants of the original settlers.View of the touristic village of Solvang, California, on November 29, 2008. (Getty Images)It's a regular pitstop for travelers along Highway 101 looking for some of Southern California's finest wine tasting, or simply a place to pull up and rest between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Danish Days is a yearlong planning affair and is one of the town's largest and most economically important attractions. This...

Male Pedestrian Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Adams Avenue [San Diego, CA]

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

Driver Sought Following Pedestrian Crash in Adams NorthSAN DIEGO, CA (September 7, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a man was hospitalized after a hit-and-run collision on Adams Avenue.The incident happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. at the 3300 block of Adams Avenue in the Adams North neighborhood.According to the police, a man walking in a westerly direction was struck by a vehicle traveling in an unknown direction. However, the driver immediately fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim.Paramedics transported the 29-year-old man to a hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The victim described the suspect’s vehicle as a white sedan. At this time, the identities of those involved in the crash have not been made available to the public.The San Diego Police Department Traffic Division is asking anyone who witnessed the Adams Avenue hit-and-run to contact them at 858-495-7800.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re beh...

1 Dies in Wrong-Way Accident on Highway 166 [San Luis Obispo County, CA]

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Multi-Car Collision near Twitchell ReservoirSAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA (September 7, 2023) – Monday afternoon, one victim was pronounced dead after a wrong-way accident on Highway 166.The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m., near Alamo Creek Road just north of Twitchell Reservoir.Per reports, the driver of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was heading east and attempted to pass traffic by using the westbound lanes. There, the Silverado struck a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe head-on.Upon impact, a passenger inside the Silverado suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.In addition, responding fire officials transported at least five other occupants to nearby hospitals for further treatment.At around 6:39 p.m., emergency crews reopened all the lanes of Highway 166. No further details regarding the multi-vehicle crash have been released to the public. The San Luis Obispo County Officials will provide more i...

Officer and Driver Hurt in Motorcycle Collision on Harrison Street [San Francisco, CA]

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

Two Hospitalized after Motorcycle Accident near 3rd StreetSAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 7, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, an officer and a driver were hurt in a motorcycle collision on Harrison Street.The incident occurred around 3:09 p.m., near 3rd Street.Per reports, the driver of a Cadillac sedan struck an officer that was riding a motorcycle near the intersection. Paramedics arrived and transported the motorcycle officer to San Francisco General Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.Meanwhile, the Cadillac driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Crews also took him to a nearby hospital for further treatment of unspecified injuries.Emergency personnel closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. An active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.To prevent motor vehicle accidents, stay alert and drive defensively. When crossing a busy intersection, exercise due caution. ...

Man Injured in Pedestrian Crash on University Avenue [San Diego, CA]

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

Hit-and-Run Collision in El Cerrito Left 67-Year-OId Man HospitalizedSAN DIEGO, CA (September 7, 2023) – Monday evening, a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on University Avenue left an elderly man injured.The collision happened at around 9:11 p.m., at the 5400 block of University Avenue in the neighborhood of El Cerrito.According to the report, a vehicle struck the man who stepped into the westbound lanes. Afterward, the driver exited his vehicle and helped the victim to the curb before fleeing the scene.Medical responders transported the 67-year-old man to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.At this time, the authorities have not released any details about the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle.The SDPD Traffic Division is asking anyone who witnessed the University Avenue pedestrian crash to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and yo...

Man Hospitalized after Pedestrian Crash on College Avenue [San Diego, CA]

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

Redwood Village Pedestrian-Auto Collision Left 36-Year-Old Man InjuredSAN DIEGO, CA (September 7, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a pedestrian crash on College Avenue left a man with serious injuries.The collision happened around 4:27 p.m. at the 4200 block of College Avenue near University Avenue in the neighborhood of Redwood Village.According to the police, a 2007 Nissan Titan traveling west on University Avenue turned left onto northbound College Avenue. Subsequently, the driver hit a pedestrian who was standing in the northbound left lane, north of the intersection.Responding medical personnel transported the 36-year-old man to a hospital for treatment of significant injuries including immediate surgery. However, his injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.Authorities do not suspect alcohol to be a factor in the incident. Those with additional information about the College Avenue pedestrian crash are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.Whether you are ...

Woman Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run on Calistoga Road [Sonoma County, CA]

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

74-Year-Old Woman Hurt in Stolen Septic Tank Crash near Alpine RoadSONOMA COUNTY, CA (September 7, 2023) – Wednesday morning, a hit-and-run on Calistoga Road left a woman injured.The incident occurred on August 30th, at around 11:30 a.m., on Calistoga Road near Alpine Road.According to reports, a man stole a septic truck on Llano Road, between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. He then drove the vehicle south on Calistoga Road when he lost control just south of Alpine Road.Subsequently, the driver overcorrected and collided with a Mercedes Benz SUV, pushing it off the road. The truck then overturned and landed across the roadway.Responding crews from Sonoma County Fire arrived and extricated the driver of the Mercedes from her vehicle. Paramedics rushed the 74-year-old Saint Helena woman to a hospital for treatment of major injuries.Based on a witness at the scene, the male driver of the stolen truck exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Those with further information about the Calisto...

San Jose Sharks Rookie Faceoff roster: Who’s playing, and why are some other prospects not involved?

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

The San Jose Sharks announced their roster for the upcoming Rookie Faceoff in Las Vegas and the group contains a handful of players who could contend for NHL jobs once the regular season begins next month.William Eklund, the Sharks’ 2021 first-round draft choice who had surgery on his left shoulder on March 30 to repair a torn labrum, is one of the 16 forwards listed as the San Jose team will play games on Sept. 15, 16, and 18.Eklund was promoted to the NHL toward the end of last season and had three points in eight games before he was returned to the AHL in March and injured his shoulder. The Sharks indicated after Eklund’s surgery that the forward would be ready for training camp this month, and he has of late been taking part in informal team skates in San Jose.Other forwards who could contend for roster spots include Thomas Bordeleau, Danil Gushchin, and Tristen Robins, who all played NHL games late last season. Ozzy Wiesblatt, the Sharks’ first-round pick in 2020, is also takin...

Does Bijou Phillips still believe husband Danny Masterson is not a rapist?

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

Her face obscured by sunglasses, Bijou Phillips reportedly broke down in tears Thursday as her husband Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life for the rapes of two women two decades ago.Earlier, the actress and former socialite tried to remained stoic as one of her husband’s victims angrily addressed him in the Los Angeles courtroom, the Daily Mail, Entertainment Tonight and Los Angeles Times reported. The woman, whom Masterson was convicted of raping in 2003, said: “When you raped me, you stole from me. That’s what rape is, a theft of the spirit.”The woman also told the “That ’70s Show” star: “You are pathetic, disturbed and completely violent. The world is better off with you in prison.”By all accounts, Phillips is devastated that her 47-year-old husband will spend the rest of his life in prison. That is, unless he manages to make parole in his 70s.Prior to Masterson’s sentencing, a source close to Phillips, the daughter of The Mamas & T...

Black-led development group seeks to buy the A’s share of Oakland Coliseum

Published Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:47:55 GMT

OAKLAND — A Black-led, local development group has formally offered to buy out the A’s partial ownership share of the Coliseum, proposing to take one of Oakland’s most notable pieces of real estate off the team’s hands in order to revitalize the property.In an offer letter, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) describes its interest in “expediting the future redevelopment” of the 155-acre Coliseum complex, which includes the baseball stadium and the Oakland Arena, plus the vast parking space in between.AASEG sent the letter earlier this week to the A’s, as well as to numerous city and Alameda County officials. It did not name a price, but offered instead to engage in negotiations with the franchise over the terms of a potential buyout, noting the team’s intentions of constructing a new Las Vegas ballpark by 2028.Amid public overtures by Mayor Sheng Thao to keep the A’s in town for as long as possible, this ...