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Small Screen Halloween: The Fall of the House of Usher, Chucky and Suburban Screams, Reviewed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

Streaming services, cable TV and Primetime television are fighting for your viewership now more than ever. UNBINGED is here to help you weed through it all, with reviews of the latest shows that highlight what we love, what we hate and what we love to hate-watch, too. The Halloween season is upon us, and with it comes a new crop of scary new series, specials, and shows poised to get audiences in the morbid mood. For this edition of UnBinged, we take a gander at new works from a few masters of horror: Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher, Don Mancini’s Chucky, and John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams.   The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix)Master of the macabre Edgar Allan Poe is a grim fabler of gothy goodness who has been thrilling dark-hearted English majors and black-lipstick wearers ever since he put a pen to paper. So when word got out that Netflix’s golden boy Mike Flanagan was going to adapt his work The Fall of the House of Usher, ...

How will the Warriors replace Donte DiVincenzo? Steve Kerr has some ideas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It isn’t just the corner threes, ability to crash the boards from any angle, vision on the court and sneaky-quick hands on the defensive side that the Warriors will miss in Donte DiVincenzo’s absence this season.More than anything else, it’s his energy.“He impacted the game as soon as he got out there,” coach Steve Kerr said on Tuesday. “That’s why the fans loved him.”DiVincenzo made his debut with the New York Knicks on Monday night, when he began his tenure by missing the first six shots he took in their preseason win over the Boston Celtics.The 26-year-old guard who signed a four-year, $50-million deal to play his home games at Madison Square Garden, told reporters in New York that he’s still not yet comfortable in the Knicks system.“Still learning a new coach and a new environment,” he said.Back in the Bay Area, the Warriors are trying to figure out what life without him will look like.“I thought Dante was so important for us last year because he was just i...

Single family residence in Fremont sells for $2.6 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

45940 Sentinel Place – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 45900 block of Sentinel Place in Fremont was sold on Aug. 28, 2023 for $2,620,000, or $967 per square foot. The house, built in 1980, has an interior space of 2,709 square feet.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:In June 2022, a 3,136-square-foot home on Roadrunner Road in Fremont sold for $3,150,000, a price per square foot of $1,004. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Vinehill Terrace, Fremont, in February 2023, a 4,591-square-foot home was sold for $3,575,000, a price per square foot of $779. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.A 2,961-square-foot home on the 1000 block of Geronimo Court in Fremont sold in September 2022, for $2,900,000, a price per square foot of $979. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Letters: Speed cameras | End occupation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Cameras can lowerspeeds, save livesRe: “California soon could have speed cameras” (Page A3, Oct. 8).Speed cameras ultimately could be a good thing.Lower speeds will mean fewer accidents, injuries and death. This was proved when 55 mph speed limits were in effect. Lower speeds will also reduce fuel consumption.But I question a couple of things in Heather Knight’s story. As tragic as they are, I think pedestrian injuries and deaths are sometimes a result of inattention (by both drivers and pedestrians) rather than just speed. As far as issuing fines to people who can’t afford them goes, “If you can’t afford the fine, don’t commit the crime.”Slow down. For a 5-mile trip on city streets, a 10 mph increase in speed only saves about 2.5 minutes.John DavisUnion CityEnding occupation onlypath to Israel peaceRelated ArticlesLetters to the Editor | Letters...

Biden condems ‘sheer evil’ of Hamas attack on Israel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

By Amer Madhani, Tara Copp and Darlene Superville | Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed that U.S. citizens are among the hostages captured by Hamas as he condemned the militant group for the “sheer evil” of its shocking weekend assault on Israel.“Our hearts may be broken but our resolve is clear,” said Biden, who compared the brutality of the Hamas militants to that of the Islamic State terrorist group. He added: “Let there be no doubt. The United States has Israel’s back. We’ll make sure the Jewish and democratic state of Israel can defend itself today, tomorrow as we always have.”The president coupled his unflinching defense for Israel with only a glancing reference to the suffering that innocent Palestinians are enduring from Israel’s barrage of retaliatory fire on the Gaza Strip, where the Hamas attack was launched. That hardline approach could prove more difficult to sustain going forward if...

East Bay toddler whose mother is charged with his murder, torture identified

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

With the two people charged with killing and torturing him still in jail, authorities on Tuesday identified a toddler who died after being found in a bathtub last week.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose: Arrest made in connection to deadly July shooting Crime and Public Safety | East Oakland’s harsh realities on full display at start of trial over gas station shootout that killed bystander Crime and Public Safety | Two killings outside 24-Hour Fitness may be connected, San Leandro police say Crime and Public Safety | East Bay couple acquitted of murder but convicted of life-eligible assault charge in death of their 5-week-old son Crime and Public Safety | 100-year murder sentence: Dog bite led to fatal shooting on Humboldt County porch King Kemp, 2, died Oct. 2 from “prolonged abuse,” according to Contra Costa County prosecutors. Authorities said they found him in a bath...

San Francisco files lawsuit against SRO landlords in Chinatown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The City of San Francisco filed a lawsuit against the owners of three Chinatown single room occupancy (SRO) hotels for creating a public nuisance and letting dozens of health and safety violations linger.The lawsuit was filed against SRO hotel owners Jeff Appendrodt, Shailendra Devdhara, and Kamlesh Patel. The suit demands relief for tenants and city departments that spent years trying to get the landlords to abate dangerous conditions at the properties, according to the city attorney."It is unacceptable that dozens of immigrant tenants have had to live under these unsafe and unhealthy conditions," said City Attorney David Chiu. The three landlords "profited off the suffering of their tenants. The owners need to be held accountable," Chiu said.Through different ownership configurations, the defendants own three SRO hotels in Chinatown located at 1449 Powell Street, 790 Vallejo Street, and 912 Jackson Street. Kamlesh Patel purchased 790 Vallejo Street and 912 ...

Federal investigators triple reward to catch postal thieves

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

(KRON) -- In the Bay Area, 10 people have been arrested for mail theft and violence against mail carriers, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Now, federal investigators are tripling a reward to help catch more criminals behind these acts.Federal investigators said attacks on postal workers are growing and thieves are taking off with packages and keys to entire apartment buildings. A $150,000 reward is now being offered for tips leading to arrests and convictions."These keys are now the keys to prison if you are found with these. It's simply not worth it," said U.S. Northern District Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey. 12-year-old San Mateo boy arrested for attempted murder after stabbing Federal investigators are going after criminals to discourage more of them from continuing to target and assault mail carriers.They say it's a growing problem that comes with a heavy price for those who are caught. One man arrested in Antioch now faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for allegedly stealing mai...

12-year-old San Mateo boy arrested for attempted murder after stabbing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

(KRON) -- A 12-year-old San Mateo boy was arrested in connection with a stabbing at a local park on Monday night, the San Mateo Police Department said. SMPD received a call Monday night that someone had been stabbed at Central Park, located at 50 East 5th Ave. The victim had a stab wound on the left side of his body. Woman arrested after climbing in window, burglarizing apartment in San Mateo The victim was hospitalized. Police did not reveal his age or his current condition. An SMPD investigation revealed that the victim was known by the person who stabbed him, and the 12-year-old suspect was identified. Police said he left the park on a bicycle. He was found on the 800 block of North Humboldt Street and arrested at 8:21 p.m. SMPD said he will be held in the Hillcrest Juvenile Hall and charged with attempted murder. Police are investigating the stabbing and requesting surveillance footage. Anyone with information is asked to call SMPD at (650) 522-7700.   

Troy Dannen jumps at rare opportunity to take over as athletic director at Washington

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:57 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Troy Dannen was happy in New Orleans. The athletic program he took over at Tulane in 2015 was thriving, especially a football program still basking in what was accomplished last season.But when the job as athletic director at Washington came open in August and Dannen became identified in the search process, the thought of making a career-defining move entered his mind.“I then I went through six weeks of nerves about whether I could actually get the job or not,” Dannen said Tuesday.Dannen did get the job, taking over at Washington at a time with major changes on the horizon for the university. Dannen replaced Jen Cohen, who left in August to take the top position in the athletic department at Southern California.Cohen was the one in charge of Washington athletics when the Huskies announced they, along with Oregon, were leaving for the Big Ten helping lead to the collapse of the Pac-12.It will be Dannen taking the Huskies into the Big Ten at a time when Washington is th...