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Pro-Trump lawyer Lin Wood gives up his law license

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

By Marshall Cohen and Katelyn Polantz | CNNLin Wood, a prominent right-wing attorney and election denier, has given up his law license in an apparent move to stave off disciplinary proceedings tied to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.Wood is formally retiring from practicing law, and the disciplinary cases against him in Georgia are being dismissed, according to court filings and a letter Wood sent to the state bar this week. His retirement is “unqualified, irrevocable, and permanent,” the court filings state.“I have retired from the active practice of law as I have been planning to do since late 2019,” Wood told CNN.The situation stems from Wood’s conduct after the 2020 election. He filed a series of meritless lawsuits after then-President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, which were filled with debunked theories about massive voter fraud that went nowhere in the courts. He was never formally part of the Trump campaign’s legal team, though he promoted the same election...

Bay Area native still missing in Yosemite after falling into rushing rapids

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

(KRON) -- A San Francisco Bay Area native and recent college graduate has been missing for four days in Yosemite National Park. Hayden Klemenok, 24, was backpacking with friends when he fell, was swept into rushing rapids, and vanished over Upper Chilnualna Falls waterfall, according to his family and friends. Yosemite National Park officials confirmed that Klemenok slipped into Chilnualna Creek near the trail junction at 2 p.m. on July 2. "His whereabouts are currently unknown," park officials said, and search efforts are underway. Backpackers said Klemenok was trying to dip his head into Chilnualna Creek to cool off in hot weather when the accident happened. Hayden Klemenok (Image via GoFundMe) The missing man's older sister, Taylor McKinnie, said her brother and his friends had hiked to the same location on Saturday without any problems. Klemenok and fellow backpackers all dipped their hands and hats into cold flowing water Saturday, she said. The difference between safety and d...

2 killed, 14 shot in violent July 4th in Hayward

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

(KRON) -- Multiple people were shot on Tuesday night in several instances of violence across the City of Hayward, the Hayward Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Hayward PD is investigating at least five separate incidents, including two fatalities.The incidents involved four shootings and one stabbing, according to Hayward PD. In total, 14 people were shot in Hayward from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. “The sheer number of incidents in Hayward last night was unprecedented," said acting police chief Bryan Matthews. "What should have been a celebration of our nation’s independence amongst family and loved ones ended in tragedy for too many." At 10:14 p.m., six people were shot on Ranker Place near Manon Avenue, according to authorities. Two of the victims have critical injuries. HPD said there was a fight among several people before shots were fired. One of those who was critically injured is believed to be one of the shooters. Police believe there is likely at least one ...

Woman, 63, dies after being pushed by unknown person in SF

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A woman died in a San Francisco hospital after she was pushed to the ground by an unknown subject on Monday, the San Francisco Police Department said. The assault happened in the area of 3rd Street and Egbert Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood. SFPD responded at about 6:40 p.m. and found the 63-year-old victim down on the sidewalk with a head injury. Nearly 5 pounds of fentanyl seized, 3 arrested in SF drug bust The victim was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, and she died on Wednesday. Witnesses told police that the victim was walking on the street when she was pushed from behind by an unknown woman. SFPD's homicide detail is investigating the homicide. No arrests have been made.Anyone with information is asked to call SFPD's tip line at (415) 575-4444 or text TIP411 and begin the text message with "SFPD."

Crews respond to fire at home in SF's Oceanview neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Crews are working to extinguish a fire at an Oceanview home Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department tweeted. The public is asked to avoid the area due to the blaze at a home on 266 Farallones St. As of 6:25 p.m., the fire has been contained to the one house and is now "under control," SFFD said. No injuries have been reported, and no one was displaced.Video from the scene can be viewed in the player above. SFFD posted pictures of the scene (below). District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai was at the scene.(San Francisco Fire Department)(San Francisco Fire Department)(San Francisco Fire Department)(San Francisco Fire Department)KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This story will be updated.

Wrongly disposed fireworks destroy 2 homes by fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

PARKER, Colo. (KDVR) —  Two homes were destroyed in a fire on Independence Day morning.South Metro Fire Rescue said the fire was burning two homes on Kimball Street in Parker at 12:23 a.m. Tuesday. A couple of hours later, they said one firefighter was transported to the hospital with “a minor burn injury.” Caught on camera: Guests dodge out-of-control fireworks Investigators determined the fire was caused by “improper disposal of legal fireworks” in a plastic bin outside of the garage. According to South Metro Fire, both homes were destroyed and families were displaced.FOX31 spoke to a family whose home was destroyed while they were sleeping.“It’s obviously a lot of shock and awe that this has happened to us. It's certainly more one of these things that you see on TV happening to other people and you never think it's going to happen to you,” Adam Rossi said.Two homes in Parker were destroyed in an overnight fire early July 4, 2023, that injured one of the firefighters o...

Veteran searching for heroes who pulled him from Clear Creek

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — A Wheat Ridge veteran is hoping for a chance to say thank you to two young men who reportedly saved his life Tuesday.James Collins said he was fishing on Clear Creek a few miles West of Golden when he suddenly fell into the water.“My line got stuck, and I went to retrieve it," Collins said. "And on my way toward the line, I lost my balance and fell into the river.”Collins said he was quickly pulled downstream, fighting against the strong current as he tried to get to shore. He estimates he floated a few hundred feet down the creek before help suddenly arrived.James Collins sits near Clear Creek one day after he was rescued from the creek by two people he's hoping to track down. (KDVR)"All of a sudden, there was a raft right behind me, just right there out of nowhere, and behind him was a guy in a kayak," he said. Wrongly disposed fireworks destroy 2 homes by fire Collins said the two young men worked in tandem to corral him and bring him to shore. "I th...

5 hospitalized after shooting in courtyard of Fort Lauderdale apartment complex

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

Gunfire tore through a Fort Lauderdale apartment complex, sending five people to the hospital, police said.Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to the scene at the Broward Gardens apartment complex in the area of Northwest 19th Street and 29th Avenue, Wednesday night.Speaking with reporters, FLPD Chief Patrick Lynn said the shooting stemmed from a confrontation involving two groups of people in the courtyard of the complex.“At approximately 8:40 p.m. this evening, at this apartment complex … we had a group of people gathered in the courtyard. A second group of people confronted them,” said Lynn. “As a result, gunfire ensued.”Investigators have confirmed five people were injured and have been taken to the hospital.“I’m not going to be releasing information about their conditions at this time,” said Lynn. “We are actively pursuing all investigate leads.”If you have any information on this shooting, call Fort Lauderdale Poli...

Neighborhood nuisance: Coyote sightings in Wilton Manors draw concerns from residents

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

Coyote sightings in Wilton Manors in recent days have drawn safety concerns, as residents come forward with photographic evidence of the wild encounters they say are a little too close for comfort. Speaking with 7News on Wednesday, resident Jay Rawls said he had his breakfast interrupted on Friday when he saw one of the animals near his home near Northwest 30th Court.“Right across the river here,” he said as he pointed to where he first saw the coyote.Rawls said the animal was considerably closer to his home than he’d like.“I was shocked,” he said.That’s because he wants to protect what’s precious to him.“That’s concerning. I’m worried about my little dogs,” he said.Rawls introduced his pets to a 7News crew.“This is Theodore, and this is Simon,” he said.Rawls said he took out his cellphone and snapped a picture of the coyote that he then posted to social media.Residents may be on coyote watch now, but this...

City revealed her complaints to code enforcement

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:56:32 GMT

When she became worried about unpermitted electrical work done at her condo complex, she notified code enforcement, who then told her condo board about her complaint — and what she called retaliation is why she called Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.Some people would do anything to be popular. Tammy says she’d rather be right than be liked.Tammy Cutshaw: “Yeah, and I will stand my ground to the day I die. That’s just the way God wired me.”But standing her ground has left some people staring her down at Waterford Point Condos.Tammy Cutshaw: “And I’m hated now.”It’s an impressive property on the ocean in Pompano Beach, but Tammy says it’s what you can’t see that has her worried.Tammy Cutshaw: “Washers and dryers being installed, kitchens being redone. Major electrical power panels, your breaker box not permitted, not inspected by the city.”Tammy says she knows the work is being done because the people doi...