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$20,000 offered for information related to U.S. citizen’s kidnapping 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

The FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information related to the kidnapping of 63-year-old U.S. citizen Maria del Carmen Lopez. Lopez, a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico, was abducted from her residence in Pueblo Nuevo in the Mexican state of Colima on Feb. 9 by several hooded men. The mother of seven and her husband have been living in Mexico for the last 10 years after raising their family in the Los Angeles area. Maria’s husband was in Los Angeles for a doctor’s appointment at the time of his wife’s abduction. “We don’t believe it’s drug related, and we don’t believe she was involved in criminal activity,” said FBI spokesperson Laura Eimiller. “We do believe she was the innocent victim of a kidnapping.” Maria del Carmen Lopez is seen in photos released by the FBI on March 16, 2023.Lopez’s kidnapping comes in the wake of several other American citizens being abducted, including four Americans being violently ki...

Kimberly Guilfoyle slams Gavin Newsom on California ‘nightmare’ and Silicon Valley Bank

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

The gloves have come off for Kimberly Guilfoyle when it comes to talking about her ex-husband Gavin Newsom and their political differences, with the pro-Trump pundit blasting the Democratic governor this week for his leadership of California and for failing to publicly discuss his business ties to the Silicon Valley Bank.In Thursday’s episode of her online “The Kimberly Guilfoyle Show,” Guilfoyle also strongly suggested that she supported the 2021 recall election against Newsom and cracked a joke about one of his biggest political embarrassments — being caught dining maskless at The French Laundry in November 2020, just after he urged Californians to stay in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and his wife Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom attend the GQ party in his honor July 27, 2004 at The Federalist Restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts. The event was one of many social events being held during the Democratic National Convention. ...

Two men shot in Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

OAKLAND — Two men were shot —  one multiple times —  Friday night in the Northgate-Waverly area, authorities said.Both men were initially reported to be in stable condition.The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. Friday in the 2500 block of Telegraph Avenue.The two men, one 68-years-old  and the other 56, were standing outside when they were approached by another person who pulled a pistol and began shooting at them, police said.  Police have not said if the suspect said anything before opening fire.The 56-year-old man was hit multiple times in the leg and the other man once in the foot, authorities said.The shooter ran off before police got to the scene and was being sought.A detailed description of the shooter was not released.A motive for the shooting is under investigation.Police   and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.  Anyone with information may call police at  510-238-3...

California homeownership hits 11-year high but still nation’s 3rd lowest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.Buzz: The share of Californians living in their own home hit an 11-year high last year but the state’s homeownership rate is third-worst in the nation.Source: My trusty spreadsheet analyzed state homeownership stats from the Census Bureau, looking at 2022’s average rate vs. the pre-pandemic 2010-19 average.ToplineCalifornia’s 55.3% average homeownership rate in 2022 was the state’s best since 2011 – but only Washington, D.C., at 42% and New York at 54% were lower.The highest ownership rates in 2022 were found in West Virginia at 79%, then Wyoming at 75%, Minnesota at 75%, Maine at 75% and Delaware at 75%.And what of California’s economic rivals? Texas was No. 45 at 64%, while Florida was No. 31 at 67%.DetailsThe pandemic era’s low mortgage rates and increased urges for larger living ...

Trump says he’ll be arrested Tuesday as New York DA eyes charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump said in a social media post that he will be arrested Tuesday as a New York prosecutor is eyeing charges in a case examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president.Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network early Saturday that “illegal leaks” from the Manhattan district attorney’s office indicate that “THE FAR & AWAY LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE & FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WILL BE ARRESTED ON TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK.”Trump urged his followers to protest.Law enforcement officials in New York have been making security preparations for the possibility that Trump could be indicted.There has been no public announcement of any time frame for the grand jury’s secret work in the case, including any potential vote on whether to indict the ex-president.

History San Jose starts emergency relief fund after devastating fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

History San Jose CEO Bill Schroh Jr. says the nonprofit started an emergency relief fund in the wake of last Sunday’s devastating fire, which destroyed the historic Nelson-DeLuz house and damaged two other buildings.“We appreciate the outpouring of concern we have received and our hearts go out to the staff, volunteers, and community members who hold fond memories and personal connections to the Nelson-DeLuz House,” he said.The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but its effects will continue to be felt at History Park, a 14-acre village of original and recreated houses and buildings that represent decades of San Jose’s past. The Nelson-DeLuz House was being used by O’Briens — now operated by the owners of Treatbot — to host themed tea events. The house also served as a storage spot for many items utilized for those events and others. Due to the damage to the adjacent Pasetta House, artwork from History San Jose’s permanent...

Stanford’s freshmen make an impact in first NCAA Tournament action

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

STANFORD — Stanford’s experience has been considered a massive advantage whenever the Cardinal takes the floor.But even with several key contributors who have played in back-to-back Final Fours and won the national championship in 2021, the Cardinal will need their freshmen to make an impact, too.And that’ll be especially important if All-American Cameron Brink misses No. 1 seed Stanford’s second round game against No. 8 seed Ole Miss at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday with a non-COVID related illness, too.In their first taste of NCAA Tournament action, each of Stanford’s three freshmen — center Lauren Betts and guards Talana Lepolo and Indya Nivar — had a solid game in a first round rout of No. 16 seed Sacred Heart and got a chance to enjoy their first taste of March Madness.“It’s just really exciting,” Betts said. “This is something that Indya and I have grown up watching for a very long time, so it’s just an honor to be here and play on this team and just have this experience wit...

One dead, two critically injured in Antioch crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

ANTIOCH, Calif. (KRON) – One person is dead and two are critically injured following a traffic collision Friday night, according to the Antioch Police Department. At 10:18 p.m., a call was reported to APD of a traffic collision at Lone Tree Way and State Route 4. Officers arrived on scene and located two vehicles who had been involved in the collision in the eastbound SR-4 off and on ramps and Lone Tree Way, police said. These are the top 10 vehicles targeted for catalytic converter theft, according to Carfax Officers located one deceased male in one of the vehicles. Two of the passengers in that vehicle were transported to a hospital in critical condition, police said. Preliminary information revealed one of the vehicles was traveling south on Lone Tree Way and collided with the other vehicle that was exiting eastbound SR-4 and turning north on Lone Tree Way. All occupants of the other vehicle were uninjured and remained on scene, APD said. KRON On is streaming news liv...

Jags bring back CB Herndon, another move to keep team intact

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back veteran cornerback Tre Herndon on a one-year contract, the latest move to keep the bulk of last year’s AFC South champions intact.Herndon agreed to terms Saturday and is expected to sign the deal next week.Herndon will get a fully guaranteed $2.6 million in 2023, according to a person familiar with negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because financial details were not disclosed.Herndon started one game last season while playing mostly in a nickel cornerback role. He finished 34 tackles, five pass breakups and a fumble recovery. The Jags are still likely to select a cornerback with one of their nine picks in next month’s NFL draft, but Herndon is expected to compete for the nickel role. He’s started 30 games over five NFL seasons, all with Jacksonville.Herndon joins backup safety Andrew Wingard, a standout special teams player, and cornerback Tevaughn Campbell as guys general manager Tre...

March Madness: Clutch performances as women’s tourney begins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:44 GMT

March Madness has begun! Here is what to know about the women’s NCAA Tournament, including the favorites and underdogs as well as key games and how to watch:TOP SEEDSThe top four seeds in the tournament are South Carolina, Indiana, Virginia Tech and Stanford. Each is in a region, some tougher than others (on paper). We break them down for you:SOUTH CAROLINA: The undefeated defending national champions are the No. 1 overall seed they opened with an easy win over Norfolk State. The Greenville I Region includes two teams in No. 2 seed Maryland and No. 4 seed UCLA that lost to the Gamecocks earlier this season. South Carolina is loaded, with two-time Southeastern Conference player of the year Aliyah Boston and leading scorer Zia Cooke. INDIANA: The Hoosiers landed the top seed in the Greenville II Region and start against red-hot Tennessee Tech, which has won eight games in a row. Mackenzie Holmes leads Indiana with 22.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Top challengers include No. 2 se...