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SoCal family of U.S. citizens trapped in Gaza plead for their safe return

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

The Council on American-Islamic Relations held a news conference in Anaheim Thursday alongside families who have loved ones trapped in Gaza to plead for the safe return of those caught in the war zone.  Riverside County resident Helal Kaoud, whose father, brother and uncles went to visit family in Gaza when the war broke out, stood with her cousins during an emotional plea to get the Palestinian-Americans back home.  "My dad, my 20-year-old brother and four of my uncles who are all U.S. citizens went to visit our family in Gaza,” Helal said, unable to hold back tears. “Two weeks into their vacation, the attacks started, and they are no longer safe and now our conversations have shifted from daily vacation updates to proof of life updates.”  Shamiss Kaoud, whose father is also trapped in Gaza, spoke as well, saying their family is no different from anyone else’s in the U.S. “We just want this nightmare to be over and bring our families home,” she added.  Memb...

Chris Brown announces plans to leave California

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

Singer and songwriter Chris Brown announced he will be leaving the Golden State, joining a growing list of other celebrities and public figures who announced similar plans.Brown took to his Instagram stories to announce the news, saying, “L.A. it has been fun. Cali will always be my second home, but I think it's time for me to try something different.” These celebrities decided to leave California in recent years The news of Brown leaving California was first announced by TMZ.Other celebrities like Mark Wahlberg, Scott Baio, Dean Cain and more have announced plans to leave the Golden State in recent years.Hollywood A-list celebrities and public figures aren’t the only ones saying goodbye to the Golden State; other residents are leaving, too.A report from Storage Café found that 111,000 people, or 300 per day, decided to move from California to Texas in 2021.A Redfin study found that about 25.5% of its 2 million users, or 510,000 people, have looked into moving between April to Jun...

Daljit Singh Killed in Big-Rig Accident on Riego Road [Sutter County, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

72-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Collision near Pacific RoadSUTTER COUNTY, CA (October 26, 2023) – Daljit Singh lost his life Tuesday night in a fatal collision involving a big-rig on Riego Road. This devastating incident transpired shortly before 7:00 p.m. in the vicinity of Pacific Road.Police say Singh was at the wheel of a white Nissan SUV, heading west when he collided with a Peterbilt tractor-trailer, operated by a 31-year-old named Chad Foxworthy.The impact sent Singh’s vehicle careening off the road and into a nearby ditch. In contrast, Foxworthy had come to a halt in the eastbound lanes of the road. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 72-year-old Singh dead.Preliminary investigations suggest that neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in the accident. Nevertheless, an active investigation into the incident is still underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies ar...

Jonathan Mack Minium Fatally Struck, Dianna Wood Involved in Pedestrian Crash on Wolflin Avenue [Amarillo, TX]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

69-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Port LaneAMARILLO, TX (October 26, 2023) – Jonathan Mack Minium lost his life Saturday morning in a pedestrian accident on Wolflin Avenue. The incident unfolded on September 30th, near Port Lane at approximately 11:44 a.m.Officers say 78-year-old Dianna Wood was behind the wheel of a black 2018 Dodge Journey, heading west through the intersection. Her vehicle then collided with a male pedestrian who was crossing the road diagonally in a southward direction.Medics arrived at the scene and rushed the injured man to a nearby hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries. The victim was later identified as 69-year-old Jonathan Mack Minium.In addition, Dianna Wood remained unharmed. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Jonathan Mack Minium. May you find comfort and strength during this ...

The five most expensive homes that reported sold in Milpitas the week of Oct. 16

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

A house that sold for $3.9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Milpitas in the past week.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.1 million, $936 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 16 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $1.4 million, condominium in the 1200 block of Milkweed StreetA sale has been finalized for the condominium in the 1200 block of Milkweed Street in Milpitas. The price was $1,350,000 and the new owners took over the condominium in October. The condo was built in 2018 and the living area totals 1,832 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $737. The condominium features three bedrooms and four bathrooms.Milkweed Street4. $1.4 million, condominium in the 500 block of Clover CircleThe sale of the condominium in the 500 block of Clover Cir...

Letters: Indigenous practices | Quake alert | Walking away | Israeli kids | Delay tactics

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Indigenous practicescan save the landI applaud the indigenous tribes who are able to get treatment as a state designation under the Clean Water Act. However, the inconsistency with which government offices support or oppose indigenous land stewardship efforts, with the changing of political administrations, concerns me.Indigenous cultures’ land stewardship practices are rarely implemented by non-indigenous land owners as they require significant care and attention and may take generations to become “profitable” as ecosystem services. Recognizing indigenous communities’ sovereignty and rights to determine the ecosystem health requirements is a good start, but Western cultures are not yet recognizing the rights of nature itself and our responsibilities to act in reciprocity toward it for our children’s sake.While we can’t control the weather, we can absolutely control our farming practice...

Campbell: Owner moves, closes Brown Chicken Brown Cow restaurant

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

Downtown Campbell’s popular Brown Chicken Brown Cow, a purveyor of artisanal burgers and sandwiches, has quietly closed its doors.For a decade, since the summer of 2013, owner Chris Yamashita and his team have been serving grass-fed burgers, free-range chicken, crispy pork belly sandwiches, fries tossed with truffle oil and grana padano, craft cocktails and beer at this cafe nestled in a Campbell Avenue courtyard.According to the Downtown Campbell Business Association, Yamashita had moved to Sacramento and was trying to commute and run the restaurant or manage it from afar.His farewell message on the BCBC Instagram account is a simple one: “It’s time for the naturally raised Brown Chicken and the grass-fed Brown Cow to cross the road.”“We’re sad about this, but hope that closing the doors to Brown Chicken Brown Cow gives Chris the freedom to pursue new things and live life on his own terms that’s best for him and his family,” the assoc...

SWAT approaching home searching for Maine manhunt suspect

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (NewsNation) —  A manhunt remains underway Thursday for a gunman who opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston on Wednesday, killing 18 people and injuring 13 more, according to Maine Gov. Janet Mills.As investigators work to find suspect Robert Card, law enforcement officers have swarmed a home in Bowdoin. NewsNation crews on the scene say investigators are announcing demands over a speaker like “Robert Card, come outside with your hands up!” and “Robert, you are under arrest. Come out of the house. Hands in the air!”"Law enforcement is at a home in Bowdoin as part of the investigation into the Lewiston shootings and the search for Robert Card," Maine State Police said. "When it’s appropriate to do so additional information will be released."As the manhunt continues, officials said at least 80 FBI agents are in the area participating in the search.On Thursday afternoon, Maine State Police expanded a shelter-in-place order to include Androscoggin Coun...

Jury acquits man who spent 5 months in jail after defending himself from sexual assault: public defender

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man who spent months in jail awaiting trial on an assault charge was released after it was determined he was defending himself from sexual assault, the San Francisco Public Defender's Office said Thursday. Gregory Bolds had been held in jail for five months on a single charge of felony assault from an incident in May of this year.At the time of his arrest, Bolds told police he was fending off a sexual assault, but they arrested him anyway. His claim of self-defense was never investigated, according to the public defender's office. Oakland could have new police chief by end of year, mayor says Police had been called to a residential building on May 25 after a neighbor heard a commotion inside an apartment and heard someone yell for help. Responding officers spoke to Bolds, who remained at the scene, telling police he'd fought off a sexual assault from someone he'd met earlier that night.That officer, according to the public defender's office, never told th...

Victim seriously injured in San Francisco shooting

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two people were hospitalized, including one with serious injuries, after a shooting in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon, the San Francisco Police Department said. SFPD responded to the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street at about 3:18 p.m. for the report of a shooting. One victim was located with a gunshot wound and life-threatening injuries, police said. Pregnant woman, baby killed in San Jose hit-and-run crash The location of the shooting is in the city's Western Addition neighborhood. It is blocks away from Jefferson Square. A second victim was hospitalized with what police called an "unknown medical condition." Nobody has been arrested. Anyone with information is asked to call SFPD at 415-575-4444.