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Scarborough Eighth Grader Identified as Victim in Fatal Portland Crash

Scarborough Eighth Grader Identified as Victim in Fatal Portland Crash

A 13-year-old eighth-grade student from Scarborough, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash that occurred on Warren Avenue in Portland. The incident took place on Saturday night when a group of teenagers, including Mohammed, entered the roadway and were struck by a vehicle driven by a 48-year-old Portland man. Mohammed was pronounced dead at the scene, while two other boys, aged 14 and 15, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Maine Medical Center. Police have not filed charges against the driver, and the investigation is ongoing. Both Scarborough and Portland schools are offering counseling services to students in response to the tragedy.

California Imposes Further Penalties on Huntington Beach Over Housing Law Non-Compliance

California Imposes Further Penalties on Huntington Beach Over Housing Law Non-Compliance

California is seeking to impose additional significant penalties on Huntington Beach for its continued failure to comply with state housing laws. State officials filed a new request on September 8, arguing that the city has not fully satisfied the conditions required to avoid fines, despite adopting a new housing plan this summer. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) stated in an August 18 letter that Huntington Beach has not completed the necessary zoning changes to bring its housing element into compliance. The state contends that without enforceable zoning changes, the city's recently adopted housing plan is merely a promise on paper. California is requesting the court to reinstate a $50,000-a-month penalty, an amount previously set by Orange County Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal if Huntington Beach failed to meet a May 28 deadline. This follows a May court order that already imposed $160,000 in penalties and $50,000 monthly fines starting in June.

We're ignoring the cause of homelessness, and how to solve it | Opinion

We're ignoring the cause of homelessness, and how to solve it | Opinion

What if America treated homelessness with one foundational belief – that every person has immeasurable value and was created for a purpose?

Maine Teen Dies, Two Injured After Vehicle Collision in Portland

Maine Teen Dies, Two Injured After Vehicle Collision in Portland

A 13-year-old boy has died and two other teenagers were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Portland, Maine, on Saturday. The incident occurred on Warren Avenue near the I-95 overpass at approximately 8:46 pm. Portland Police officers responded to the scene, where a 48-year-old Portland man was driving the vehicle involved. Initial investigations suggest that a group of juvenile males was walking on the north side of Warren Avenue towards Riverside Street when three of them abruptly entered the roadway and were hit by the vehicle traveling in the same direction. The 13-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while two other boys, aged 14 and 15, were transported to Maine Medical Center. Several other juveniles walking with the group were unharmed. Authorities have not yet released the names of the teenagers involved.

Bomb Squad Responds to 'Biohazard' and 'Top Secret' Marked Bottles in Oceanside, California

Bomb Squad Responds to 'Biohazard' and 'Top Secret' Marked Bottles in Oceanside, California

A neighborhood in Oceanside, California, was locked down on Sunday after suspicious bottles and cans, marked with 'biohazard' warnings and 'top secret' labels, were discovered. The containers were found near Castellanos Drive and Vandegrift Boulevard at approximately 10:15 a.m. The Oceanside Fire Department dispatched a hazmat team to the scene, and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit was called in as a precautionary measure. Authorities established a perimeter around the items, and residents in the 700 block of Arthur Avenue and the 4900 block of El Mirlo Drive were instructed to shelter in place. While the shelter-in-place order has since been lifted, officials have not yet confirmed the contents of the containers or when the road will reopen. No injuries have been reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

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A’s 8, Mariners 7 The first winds of fall: Randy Arozarena, +0.43 WPAFalling on your butt: Andrés Muñoz, -0.49 WPA Game Thread Comments of the Day Like every Mariners fan, I’ve been having a lot of feelings about Rizzs this season, but we’ll be in good hands. And a bonus GTCOD, a late entrant from […]

Father and Son Killed by Vehicle on I-65 North in Birmingham

Father and Son Killed by Vehicle on I-65 North in Birmingham

A tragic incident occurred late Sunday night on I-65 North in Birmingham, Alabama, resulting in the deaths of a father and son, Cornelius Leray Dixon, 56, and Jamari Tre’vionne Dixon, 22. Both men, residents of Birmingham, were pedestrians in the northbound lanes of the interstate, specifically between Finley Boulevard and 32nd Avenue North, when they were struck by a vehicle around 11:30 p.m. According to authorities, the driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and promptly contacted the police. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identities of the victims and stated that Cornelius Dixon was injured at 11:42 p.m., with his son being struck approximately one minute later. Both were pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight on Monday. The Birmingham Police Department has initiated an investigation into the crash to determine the circumstances that led to the father and son being in the interstate roadway and the events surrounding their deaths.

Scarborough Eighth Grader Dies in Portland Crash, Sparking Renewed Calls for Pedestrian Safety

Scarborough Eighth Grader Dies in Portland Crash, Sparking Renewed Calls for Pedestrian Safety

A 13-year-old Scarborough eighth-grade student, Abdulrahman Mohammed, was killed in a vehicle collision on Warren Avenue in Portland, Maine, on Saturday night. Two other teenagers, aged 14 and 15, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the incident. According to Portland police, a group of teenagers was walking on the north side of Warren Avenue around 9 p.m. when they 'entered the roadway abruptly' and were struck by a vehicle driven by a 48-year-old Portland man traveling in the same direction. Mohammed was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred near a complex housing the Fitness Factory, Goldfish Swim School, and the Portland Sports Complex. The section of Warren Avenue where the crash happened lacks sidewalks, crosswalks, and streetlights, and has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. No charges have been filed against the driver, and police have not released further details regarding the vehicle or the teenagers' origin. Both Scarborough and Portland schools are offering counsel...

M’s play like A’s, get walked off 8-7

M’s play like A’s, get walked off 8-7

Today’s game featured a compelling symmetry. Each team got two early. Each team had a string of disasters in one of the middle innings. Each team took a late lead off a player’s second home run of the day. But the real, awful symmetry is simply this: The Mariners looked evenly matched with the A’s. […]

Wildfire Defense System Expands Across Western U.S.

Wildfire Defense System Expands Across Western U.S.

Frontline Wildfire Defense is expanding its wildfire defense system across the western United States, focusing on states like California, Colorado, Washington, Wyoming, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho. The company, founded in 2017, specializes in wildfire mitigation through innovative technology, including exterior sprinklers and remote monitoring systems. Their system has proven effective, with 96% of homes equipped with it surviving the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. As wildfires become more frequent and intense, Frontline aims to provide tools and strategies to help communities live safely with fire. The company is also hiring a Legal Operations Coordinator to manage compliance, permitting, and licensing processes across multiple states. [Source time: not specified]

Two Pedestrians Struck by Bus on I-95 Near Fayetteville, North Carolina

Two Pedestrians Struck by Bus on I-95 Near Fayetteville, North Carolina

Two pedestrians were hit by a bus on I-95 near Fayetteville, North Carolina, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m., involving a man and a woman. Both individuals were transported to the hospital following the collision. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has taken the lead in investigating the circumstances surrounding the event. Authorities are currently working to gather more information regarding the extent of the pedestrians' injuries and to determine if any charges will be filed in connection with the incident. The specific location of the accident was on I-95, a major interstate highway, indicating a potentially high-speed environment. The investigation aims to clarify how the pedestrians came to be on the interstate and the factors contributing to the bus striking them.

California Welcomes 39 New CAL FIRE Company Officers on 9/11 Anniversary

California Welcomes 39 New CAL FIRE Company Officers on 9/11 Anniversary

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the graduation of 39 new CAL FIRE Company Officers from the department's 12th leadership academy of 2026. These officers join over 3,600 emergency response leaders trained since 2019, reflecting California's commitment to building a robust firefighting force. The graduates completed rigorous training in tactical command, personnel management, and all-risk emergency operations. This milestone is part of a broader effort to expand CAL FIRE's workforce, which has nearly doubled since 2019, growing from 5,829 to 11,436 positions. The state has also invested in new training academies and additional resources to address increasingly complex climate-driven emergencies. [Source time: 2026-09-13T05:05:01-07:00]