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New York Post
25-05-2025
- Climate
- New York Post
Falling tree injures 12 at college graduation ceremony in California
A falling tree at Diablo Valley College's graduation ceremony injured at least a dozen bystanders Friday evening, as crowds gathered to celebrate the Class of 2025, officials said. The incident occurred shortly before 7:00 p.m. near the football field, just as the commencement ceremony was coming to a close. According to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening, but the incident required a large response. Emergency crews were already on site as part of the school's standard protocol and were able to quickly attend to the injured. College officials said that none of the injured individuals were graduating students, as most were around the main stage at the time of the incident. Out of the approximately 12 people who were injured, officials said only three individuals sought additional treatment at a local hospital. Diablo Valley College expressed regret over the incident during what was expected to be a celebratory evening. 3 Twelve people were hurt when a tree fell during Diablo Valley College's graduation ceremony. KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco / YouTube 'The safety of our students, employees and visitors to our campus is our top priority. We deeply regret that this incident occurred during this milestone occasion. We congratulate all of our 2,442 graduates and wish them joyous celebrations with their loved ones this evening,' staff at the school stated. Officials said the cause of the collapse remains under investigation and gave no indications if the tree's age or if weather played a role. A nearby weather observation site, located outside of Oakland, indicated winds were gusting upwards of 30 mph around the time of the event. 3 Three people went to the hospital to be treated for their injuries. KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco / YouTube 3 None of the students at the graduation ceremony were injured. Diablo Valley College Despite the unexpected event, officials said that the graduation ceremony was able to conclude, and school operations were not impacted. 'An evaluation of the circumstances surrounding this incident has begun and will continue in the days to come,' school staff stated.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
Cain Velasquez sentenced to prison after pleading no contest to attempted murder
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to five years in prison, minus time served, for a 2022 shooting. Velasquez, 42, appeared at a sentencing hearing Monday at Santa Clara County Hall of Justice in San Jose, Calif., after pleading no contest to charges, including attempted murder, and was handed a five-year sentence, according to NBC Bay Area. Seventy spectators were on hand in the courtroom, according to KTVU FOX 2. Impact statements from Velasquez, his 15-year-old daughter, and his wife were read, in addition to statements from shooting target Harry Goularte and his family. While prosecutors asked the judge for 30 years to life, the defense requested no prison time. Judge Arthur Bocanegra handed out his final ruling after a lunch recess. The charges stemmed from a February 2022 incident when Velasquez drove his truck in a high-speed chase in pursuit of another vehicle. Velasquez fired a handgun at the vehicle, which was later revealed to be carrying Goularte and family, who ran the daycare Velasquez's then-4-year-old son attended. Goularte had been arrested days prior for allegedly molesting the young boy repeatedly. The gunfire from Velasquez penetrated the Goularte's vehicle and struck Goularte's stepfather, Paul Bender, causing an injury to the man's arm. The Goularte family has repeatedly voiced fear for their lives. Velasquez spent nearly nine months incarcerated in a jail cell and was denied bail until an appeal resulted in a different judge's approval of conditional release. Judge Bocanegra pointed to Velasquez's standing in the community and the swell of public support and protest as boosting his decision. Velasquez had remained on GPS monitoring and was permitted to partake in various professional wrestling matches and MMA-related events. In an interview days prior to the sentencing, Velasquez said he fully accepted responsibility for his actions and was willing to face the music. Cain Velasquez opens up about shooting ahead of sentencing: 'We cannot put the law in our own hands' Photos: Cain Velasquez through the years 'What I did was not correct,' Velasquez said. 'I understand that. I paid, and I'll pay whatever else as far as what I have to do to pay all that back. I don't think I can pay it back, but I can always learn from my mistakes and help others. It's just information that you never know anybody. Trust your kids. Have that open communication with your kids. When you do go to the bathroom with them when (they're) very young, you can work your way in there as far as talking to them about what's appropriate and what is not, so they know to tell you and they can always tell you whenever something is not correct. So as far as that goes, it's basically that the more we get consciously aware of ourselves, the more that light shines on dark things, especially things like that.' '... Even with that family and what they've done, I can't have hate like that for them because there are things that I have to move on to and give love to my kids and give love to the people around. I've got to share this with everybody, so I can't give hate to them at all. I wish them healing in the best way, whatever that is. I wish that for them. I understand that they have traumas, as well. It's not right to spread it – no. I'm glad they themselves have stopped because they can't practice any more as far as daycare. With my own time, I've forgiven them and everything else, and I know my kids are great.' In addition to attempted murder, Velasquez had been charged with shooting at a motor vehicle or aircraft (one count), assault with a firearm (three counts), assault with a deadly weapon (three counts), willfully discharging a firearm from a vehicle (one count) and carrying a loaded firearm with intent to commit a felony (one count). He faced 20 years to life for the attempted murder charge alone. Goularte has pleaded not guilty to one charge of lewd acts with a minor and is set for a June 2 trial. There is also a separate civil lawsuit filed by the Velasquez's against the Goularte family and their associated businesses. The daycare, which was run by Goularte's mother Patricia, has shut down. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Cain Velasquez sentenced to prison after pleading no contest to attempted murder
