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Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Miami Herald
Mom leaves baby in hot car as she gets lip filler, then he dies, CA officials say
A 1-year-old died after being left in a hot car while his mother received a cosmetic procedure, California officials told media outlets. On June 29, the boy's mom, 20-year-old Maya Hernandez, left her 1-year-old son Amillio Gutierrez and his 2-year-old brother strapped into their car seats as she went into a Bakersfield med spa to get lip filler, officers told ABC 7. Although Hernandez left the car's air conditioning running, a car dealership foreman said the car can turn off after an hour of inactivity, according to court documents obtained by FOX 26. 'Amillio was so special; he always had a smile no matter what. He is loved by so many, our lives will not be the same. His brother will forever be without his best friend,' a GoFundMe page said. The day reached temperatures of 102 degrees, according to The Weather Channel. Officers believe the boys were in the car for about 90 minutes without air conditioning, saying 'internal temperature of a car can rise to a blistering 143 degrees in just one hour of 100-degree weather,' detective Kyle McNabb with the Bakersfield Police Department told the Los Angeles Times. When Hernandez left her appointment, she reportedly saw her son foaming at the mouth, having a potential seizure, according to officials. She called officers, who transported him to the hospital with blue lips, no pulse and a body temperature of 107.2 degrees, officers told the Los Angeles Times. Her 2-year-old son survived and was treated at the hospital before being released to child protective services, officers told FOX 26. 'They were strapped in their car seats. They couldn't even get up to save themselves,' the boy's grandma, Katie Martinez, told ABC 7. 'She literally locked them in their car seats and shut their doors.' Hernandez was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and child cruelty, officers told ABC 7. She pleaded not guilty and is being held on a bail of $1,080,000, the Kern County District Attorney's Office told McClatchy News in an email. She is scheduled to reappear in court on July 11, prosecutors said. Bakersfield is about a 110-mile drive northwest from downtown Los Angeles.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Houston weather: Chance of storms to kick off the week
The Brief Isolated Storms Today, with Higher Rain Chances Early this Week Temperatures Heating Up Next Week Tropical Storm Chantal Threatens SE U.S. Coast HOUSTON - The Houston-area could see some storms on Sunday ahead of the return of the heat. Afternoon highs will soar to the mid 90s today with very isolated rain chances. Showers and storms will increase in coverage Monday and Tuesday. Expect heavy downpours at times with frequent lightning. Once this system passes, we are looking at a drier end to the week. We start the upcoming week with better shower & storm chances. Once the storms clear by the middle of the week, temperatures will soar to the mid and upper 90s. Stay hydrated and don't forget sunscreen for any outdoor activities. Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, SC this morning. Heavy rain for the Carolinas will be the biggest threat, along with some gusty wind and big waves at the beach. Rip currents will be likely all the way the Atlantic coast of Florida. This system will have no impacts on Texas and the rest of the Atlantic basin remains quiet at this time. The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 26 Weather team.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ground stop in place at Houston's Bush Airport, two-hour delay for arrivals
The Brief The ground stop is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday. Arriving flights are delayed by an average of about two hours. A Flood Advisory is in effect for the area. HOUSTON - A ground stop has been reissued for flights that are scheduled to land at Houston's Bush Airport due to storms across the area. What we know According to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airspace System, the ground stop is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday. The stop impact flights arriving at Bush Airport. Those arriving flights are also being delayed by an average of 171 minutes (two hours, 11 minutes). Big picture view A Flood Advisory is in effect for Montgomery County and northern Harris County - which includes the Bush Airport area - until 8:45 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service detected 1–2 inches of rain for the affected area, which could cause minor flooding in "low-lying and poor drainage areas." The FOX 26 weather team is predicting an unsettled weather pattern for Southeast Texas with storms returning on Monday. MORE: Flood Advisory for Harris, Montgomery Counties MORE: Monday continues off-and-on storms The Source Federal Aviation Administration and the National Weather Service - Houston/Galveston
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Family grieves boy hit and killed while riding his bike in northeast Houston
HOUSTON - A family is calling for someone to step forward about a hit-and-run incident that killed a 12-year-old boy Tuesday night. What they're saying 12-year-old Zachariah Benjamin was a middle school student at Forest Brook who had dreams of playing pro football. "A loving kid who wanted to be outside all the time, wanted to play with his friends, like he did yesterday. Just a people's person," said Benjamin's sister, Monique Brown. "(He) loved football, loved playing. Just loved being a regular kid, loved having fun." Zacariah was tragically killed Tuesday night while heading home on his bike after playing with friends. A route he took often. His sister said they are devastated. "To go through death like my family. We lost our mother in 2016. A couple months later, our grandmother. A year later, our sister from a car crash. So it hits home. You get numb to it, almost. Somebody who was innocent, that hasn't finished his full life yet, to be taken," said Brown. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said around 9 p.m. Tuesday along Suburban Road, Zachariah was riding his bike on the sidewalk when a dog ran out and chased him, causing him to lose control of his bike. He fell on the roadway and was hit by a car that drove off. "I just want the person to come forward. I feel like you're making it worse for yourself when you left the scene and all you could have done was a mistake something that could have been prevented if they weren't driving fast," said Brown. Authorities said they have surveillance video of the incident and found car and bike parts on scene. Witnesses told police they saw the car speeding and said the driver failed to stop at a stop sign. The Harris County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for the driver of possibly a black Chrysler 300 year model range from 2015 to 2023. What you can do Right now, the crash is under investigation. Anyone with information can call one of the following agencies: Harris County Sheriff's Office: 713-221-6000 Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477) The Source Information in this report comes from the Harris County Sheriff's Office. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke with the family of 12-year-old Zacariah Benjamin.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fondren Road crash: Female passenger dies following Thursday crash involving 2 vehicles
The Brief A female passenger, who was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Fondren Road, has died. The crash occurred on Thursday afternoon around 2 p.m. Two other people involved in the crash are said to be in stable condition. HOUSTON - FOX 26 has an update on a crash that occurred on Fondren Road on Thursday afternoon. According to Houston police, one of the three people that were injured in the crash, has died. Officials said a female passenger in one vehicle, who was taken to the hospital in critical condition, died at the hospital. What we know The crash happened at about 2 p.m. Thursday in the 9300 block of Fondren Road near South Braeswood Boulevard. According to HPD Lt. Larry Crowson, a Honda was speeding in the southbound lanes on Fondren near a Ford F-150. The Honda reportedly tried to avoid another vehicle that was coming from a side street when it struck the F150. Both of the vehicles rolled over several times, according to the lieutenant. The Honda crashed into a tree and was split into two parts. The Honda also struck two power poles, causing an outage in the area. The drivers of both vehicles are said to be in stable condition. Police had to close off the roadway for several hours following the crash on Thursday. What we don't know There are allegations that the two cars that crashed were racing, but police say that hasn't been confirmed. The Source Information from the Houston Police Department.
