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“It’s a bad shoot”: Civil rights lawyers, advocate criticize police killing of East Bay teen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENTNEWARK — Sevgi Fernandez’s gut turned as the police body camera footage unfolded.Fernandez, founder of the Bay Area police accountability nonprofit Together We Stand, watched as officers confronted 19-year-old Newark resident Elmer Lopez-Castaneda during a traffic stop here on a stolen car this spring.The footage shows officers opening fire on the teenager after police say he “ignored officers’ commands” and grabbed from his waistband what they thought was a firearm, but was actually a replica airsoft pistol.Newark Police said Elmer Lopez Castaneda, 19, reached for this replica, which shoots pellets but resembles a real pistol. (Credit: Newark PD) To Fernandez, the footage, which was released in May by the Fremont Police Department, does not clearly show whether Lopez-Castaneda grabbed the airsoft gun.“What is clear is it was not aimed at anybody at the time they riddled him with bullets,” Fernandez said, noti...

49ers mailbag: What are fans hyped to see in season opener in Pittsburgh?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

Nine weeks shy of the 49ers’ season opener, it’s a numerically appropriate time to awaken the Faithful. So, by the expanding reach of social media, here are who and what they’re hyped to see Sept. 10 at the Pittsburgh Steelers:Can’t wait to go to this game! I’m just excited to see 49ers football back in action. Hopefully they don’t drop this opener like they did last year in Chicago. (@calebpisowicz)A sober reminder that the 49ers lost that rainy opener 19-10 to a Bears team that next lost 14 of 16 games. More bleak history: the 49ers also dropped openers in 2017, ’18 and ’20 under coach Kyle Shanahan.BOOOOOOOSSSSSSAAAAAA!!! (@droops510)Two weeks until the 49ers’ veterans report for training camp (July 25), and that includes Nick Bosa, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year. So, two weeks until the pseudo-deadline for the 49ers to award Bosa an extension over $30 million annually, perhaps as the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback. If no deal is reached when camp opens, don’t ...

​Grace Napolitano, longtime Southern California congresswoman, announces retirement​

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

After a 36-year political career representing the San Gabriel Valley, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano announced her retirement Saturday morning, July 8, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at La Puente’s Nature Education Center in her honor.The setting — La Puente — was a fitting site for the congresswoman, she said, as she addressed a large crowd assembled to reflect on a leader who represented Southeastern Los Angeles County for more than two decades.“This is the only city I have represented for all those years, even before in the state Assembly,” said Napolitano, 86, who will leave at the end of her term at the end of next year. “That is why it is fitting that I hear today announce that at the end of this term, which is in 2024, I will be retiring from the United States Congress.”In her address, Napolitano highlighted accomplishments under her watch over 25 years.“I have seen our region grow with ingenuity that has built some of America’s greatest businesses, and the desire for residents t...

Four-bedroom home sells in Palo Alto for $3.1 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

820 La Para Avenue – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 800 block of La Para Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on June 16, 2023 for $3,125,000, or $1,799 per square foot. The house, built in 1966, has an interior space of 1,737 square feet. This single-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the house features a two-car garage. Situated on a spacious 5,795-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space along with the added bonus of a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On La Para Avenue, Palo Alto, in October 2022, a 3,411-square-foot home was sold for $5,700,000, a price per square foot of $1,671. The home has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.A 1,881-square-foot home on the 700 block of La Para Avenue in Palo Alto sold in June 2022, for $3,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,728. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom.In November 2022, a ...

War over new California rooftop solar rules rages on

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

A conspiracy between big government and big utilities to protect big corporate profits? No, no, the regulator said.A violation of law requiring rooftop solar to keep growing rapidly in California? That isn’t the law at all, the regulator said.Government spewing a lie that financial breaks given to (wealthier) rooftop solar owners shift burdens to their (less-well-off) neighbors — to the tune of billions of dollars? That’s just wrong, the regulator said, and asserting the cost shift doesn’t exist is “a false statement and a factual misinterpretation.”Rancho Mission Viejo  (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) And so the California Public Utilities Commission has rejected requests for a do-over of its wildly controversial new rooftop solar rules, which went into effect in April. They gave everyone something to hate. But alas, the solar wars rage on: Opponents continue their battle in court, armed, for better or worse, with the same arguments that failed to convinc...

Ruby Princess sets sail after San Francisco dock crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Ruby Princess was officially cleared to leave San Francisco, and departed on Sunday, the United States Coast Guard confirmed to KRON4. Family contracts COVID on board Ruby Princess cruise The Ruby Princess was damaged after it crashed into Pier 27 on Thursday. No injuries were reported in the crash. The ship was originally scheduled to depart on Thursday, but the damages required repairs as well as inspections by the USCG. The USCG declined to share the specific damages or repairs needed for the ship.Photo: Rachel ArtzThe USCG inspected the ship's repairs for approval. As of 1 a.m. on Sunday, the Ruby Princess was cleared to sail. Those passengers who want a refund were asked to disembark the ship by 11 a.m. on Sunday.The Ruby Princess is expected to depart at 2:30 p.m. for a 7-day Pacific Northwest and Alaska Voyage, Princess Cruises confirmed to KRON4. The cruise will visit Ketchikan on July 12 and Prince Rupert on July 13. The ship is expected to re...

AP sources: Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in altercation at federal prison in Florida, now in stable condition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in altercation at federal prison in Florida, now in stable condition.Source

‘Food as medicine’: Md. campaign asks gardeners to donate vegetables to breast cancer patients

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage.Eating from the earth is the healthiest way to eat. That’s why two Maryland organizations are asking you to use your green thumb to help breast cancer patients.Laura Crandon is the President and Founder of Touch4Life.The Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and Touch4Life, a nonprofit committed to breast health equity for women of color, have teamed up for the “Grow One, Give One” campaign to encourage people to grow their own vegetables and donate half to women with metastatic breast cancer.“Fresh produce, and food as medicine, is so important to women on a breast cancer journey,” said Laura Crandon, president and founder of Touch4Life.Touch4Life is committed to breast health equity and their mission is to increase breast health IQ for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and Peo...

Turquía alega podría aprobar la membresía de Suecia en la OTAN

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

VILNIUS, Lituania— El presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, dice que su país podría aprobar el ingreso de Suecia en la OTAN si las naciones europeas “abren el camino” a la candidatura de Turquía para unirse a la Unión Europea.Erdogan, cuyo país ha estado retrasando su aprobación final para la membresía de Suecia en la OTAN, hizo los comentarios en Ankara el lunes antes de partir hacia la cumbre de la alianza en Vilnius, Lituania.“Turquía ha estado esperando en la puerta de la Unión Europea durante más de 50 años, y casi todos los países miembros de la OTAN ahora son miembros de la Unión Europea. Hago este llamado a estos países que han hecho esperar a Turquía a las puertas de la Unión Europea durante más de 50 años”, dijo Erdogan.“Ven y abre el camino para la membresía de Turquía en la Unión Europea. Cuando allane el camino para Turquía, allanaremos el camino para Suecia como lo hicimos para Finlandia”, agregó. Biden recibe en la Casa Blanca al secretario general sal...

Larry Gadea, CEO of Envoy, says hybrid work is evolving but it’s here to stay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:31 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Larry Gadea, CEO of the workplace platform Envoy, founded his company a decade ago to solve inefficiencies around front desk management. When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down offices, the San Francisco-based company had to adapt fast.Envoy launched tools to help clients manage workplace safety, including contact tracing. Now, as more companies bring employees back to the office, Envoy is helping them navigate hybrid work models that have become the norm. A new app allows workers to see who is coming in, book conference rooms, desks and parking spaces. An analytics tool collects data on attendance, helping companies determine how much office space they really need.Envoy’s services are used in 16,000 offices around the world by clients including Slack and Lululemon. The company raised $111 million in new funding last year that brought its valuation to $1.4 billion. Gadea recently spoke to The Associated Press about the future of work.Q: At the beginning of the pan...