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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
25-year-old pregnant driver dies in San Jose crash: CHP
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A 25-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child died Thursday evening in a two-car crash in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol. Two children, about 2 and 5 years old, were also in the car and taken to Valley Medical Center as a precaution, according to CHP Officer Ross Lee. The two children did not appear to be injured. The crash was reported about 7:30 p.m. on southbound Interstate 280 north of Bird Avenue. Lee said that it appears as though the pregnant woman, who was driving a green Honda Civic, crossed all lanes of traffic and crashed into a Ford pickup. In doing so, she was ejected onto the freeway, Lee said. Crews rushed to help her, but she was unresponsive, Lee said. She and her fetus died of their injuries, authorities said. Lee said it is unknown if alcohol or drug use were factors, as the crash is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the CHP San Jose Area Office at (408) 961-0900.
CBS News
29-04-2025
- CBS News
Campbell police arrest driver suspected of running over man during argument
A 24-year-old man suspected of intentionally running someone over following an argument in Campbell earlier this month is in custody, police said Monday. Mardin Gevargiz was arrested Friday at his San Jose home, on suspicion of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily injury, according to Campbell police. Officers were called to a hit-and-run about 9:37 p.m. on April 17, at 260 E Campbell Ave. A caller told dispatchers that a black BMW was driving erratically and hit a man before driving away. Police said the victim and Gevargiz had been arguing before the suspect allegedly got into his car and intentionally ran over the other man. The victim was taken to Valley Medical Center and was released from the hospital in good condition the next day. The victim was able to identify Gevargiz as the driver out of a photo lineup, according to police. Mardin Gevargiz, who is suspected of attempted murder following a hit-and-run in Campbell on April 17, 2025. Campbell Police Department While officers were carrying out a search warrant at Gevargiz's home, they allegedly found a semi-automatic rifle. The weapon met the definition of an assault weapon by having a detachable magazine as well as a pistol grip, police said. Gevargiz was also arrested on suspicion of illegally possessing an assault weapon. Campbell officers have since served Gevargiz with a gun violence restraining order preventing him from having, owning, or buying any firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, or magazines.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
101 non-union employees laid off at Valley Medical Center due to funding cuts
About 100 non-union employees at Valley Medical Center in Renton were given notice earlier this week that they were being laid off. This comes on the heels of significant financial shifts at both the federal and state levels for funding for hospitals and Medicaid. Valley Medical Center relies heavily on the Medicaid Directed Payment Program (DPP). This program provides financial stability for safety net hospitals. It is a federal matching program that helps bring reimbursement closer to the actual cost of care. 'We learned in February that enhanced federal Medicaid reimbursement we depend on ended abruptly on December 31, 2024, with no notice or time to plan. It has not been renewed for calendar 2025 and equals an estimated $80-$100M per year to Valley,' VMC chief communications & philanthropy office Elizabeth Nolan told KIRO 7 in an email. If the program had been renewed, the net benefit to Valley would be approximately $6.5 million monthly, the hospital said. As a public district hospital, Valley Medical Center said it cares for a disproportionate share of Medicaid patients. Without DPP, for every $1.00 of Medicaid we receive, it costs $1.85 for the care provided. Washington is one of 14 states with similar Medicaid programs that also have not been renewed. According to the VMC, some affected departments include: Administration, Construction Management, Culinary & Nutrition Services, Enterprise Project Management, Finance, Human Resources, Management Team, Marketing & Outreach, Information Technology, and Process Improvement, among other administrative and support functions. 'We do not expect patient care will be impacted at this time. Prior to reducing positions, Valley had paused on non-mission critical projects, positions, and programs.' Some new construction and renovation projects have been put on pause as a result. When asked if the hospital can expect more layoffs in the future, Nolan said: 'We don't know. We truly hope the unapproved Medicaid DPP funding for calendar year 2025 will receive approval soon.'
