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Crews battle wildfire in Riverside County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

A wildfire that erupted in rural Riverside County and scorched several acres east of Temecula appeared to be slowing down Tuesday afternoon.According to Cal Fire, the Stanley Fire started shortly before 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon in the 46000 block of Stanley Road north of Aguanga. “[The fire] is burning in medium fuels with a moderate rate of spread,” Cal Fire said on social media at the time the blaze began. Approximate location of the Stanley Fire in Riverside County. Oct. 17, 2023. An update from fire officials at 2:10 p.m. Monday said that the fire had spread to 12 acres and that a closure had been put in place for Stanley Road at Sage Road.Officials confirmed that the blaze's spread was stopped shortly before 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, and flames seemed to be dying down by 4:15 p.m.

Bert Holmes Pronounced Dead following Collision on Interstate 5 [Lewis County, WA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

44-Year-Old Man Dies after a Semi-Trailer CollisionLEWIS COUNTY, WA (October 17, 2023) – On Tuesday afternoon, police responded to a fatal collision that claimed the life of Bert Holmes.The incident happened on September 26th just before 2:00 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5.According to the Washington State Patrol, 44-year-old Bert Holmes was entering north on I-15 via Labree Road when it collided with a semi-trailer driven by a 23-year-old man headed northbound.Furthermore, the investigation showed that the semi-trailer pulled over to the right shoulder of the road and blocked the lane when Holmes entered the lanes and rear-ended the semi-trailer.In addition, the authorities stated that Holmes was not wearing his safety seatbelt during the time of the incident.Meanwhile, the driver of the semi-trailer did not obtain any injuries from the collision. It was unknown if there were any charges or citations released.No additional information was added by the officials ...

Solis Anthony Dies in Bicycle Collision on 405 Freeway [Carson, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

35-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Accident near Wilmington AvenueCARSON, CA (October 17, 2023) – Sunday morning, a bicycle accident claimed the life of Solis Anthony on the 405 Freeway.The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the freeway near the Wilmington Avenue off-ramp.According to reports, the bicyclist was traveling southbound and transitioned from the right shoulder into the slow lane, where a 2014 Volvo struck the cyclist. The Volvo driver was unable to stop in time, resulting in the bicyclist being knocked into the traffic lanes.Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced 35-year-old Anthony dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations by the police have not indicated the involvement of alcohol or drugs as potential factors in the collision.Authorities are urging anyone who may have additional information about this fatal bicycle accident to contact the California Highway Patrol at 424-551-4000. Those who prefer to re...

Woman Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Crash on 19th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Cactus RoadPHOENIX, AZ (October 17, 2023) – Saturday evening, a pedestrian accident on 19th Avenue claimed the life of one woman.On October 14th, around 6:30 p.m., authorities were dispatched to the scene near Cactus Road. According to initial reports, a woman was struck by a northbound vehicle while crossing 19th Avenue mid-block.Emergency medical responders located the woman with severe injuries. She was then transported to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.In the aftermath, emergency crews temporarily closed off the road to facilitate cleanup and initial response tasks. The driver involved in the accident remained on the scene and cooperated with the ongoing investigation.Officers will release additional information as it becomes available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased woman. May you find comfort and strength...

Shab x Fat Joe Hit Mainstream Radio & Top 40 With “VooDoo”

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

Where did this artist COME FROM??We discovered Shab via our weekly review of the top 40 iTunes Pop charts. These charts are one of the most competitive in the world – where the cream of the crop rise to the top. Shab’s track stuck out because she had a collaboration with the infamous Fat Joe. After digging deeper into her catalog and instagram – What we found left us awestruck. Shab’s beauty is only exceeded by her incredible talent. She’s not just another independent artist –  she’s up next! With Grammy winner and Billboard topping industry titan Damon Sharpe by her side – she’s poised to do big things.Damon Sharpe, the producer behind “VooDoo,” has worked with some of the biggest A-List artists – including Jennifer Lopez. His collaboration with Shab on this track speaks volumes about her talent and the bright future that lies ahead. But the surprises don’t end there. Hip-hop legend Fat Joe featured with Shab on this...

From Trials to Triumphs: Jenna Brocious’ Life of Resilience and Spiritual Rebirth

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

Jenna Brocious’s story is one that resonates with the beats of perseverance, faith, and transformation. Born into a challenging household marked by the unpredictability of an alcoholic single mother, Jenna’s narrative paints a vivid picture of triumph over adversity.Beginnings and ChallengesWhile many children find solace in the comfort of their homes, Jenna’s early years were punctuated with life lessons of caution, resilience, and adaptability. Despite the turbulent environment, there were moments of warmth, and her mother always made sure her basic needs were met. But beneath these acts of care were deeper lessons on what not to emulate in life; “I always say that my mom taught me what not to do in my life,” says Brocious. These formative experiences instilled in Jenna a drive to ensure that her future would be starkly different from her past. Looking back, Jenna always knew her mother loved her and knew she was doing the best she could, but she was committed to...

Judge rejects latest attempt to toss Georgia election charges

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

By Marshall Cohen | CNNJury selection in the first Georgia election subversion trial is set to begin Friday as planned, after the judge issued a slew of rulings Tuesday rejecting attempts to throw out the charges.Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee denied eight motions from co-defendants Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, pro-Donald Trump lawyers who are the first to go to trial.Chesebro is accused of helping orchestrate the fake electors plot and Powell is charged with crimes stemming from the Coffee County voting system breach. They are the first of the 19 defendants to go to trial, because they invoked their right to a speedy trial.They have already lost several bids to get the case dismissed. Both have pleaded not guiltyIn an 18-page ruling, McAfee rejected the defendants’ arguments that Fulton County prosecutors misapplied Georgia’s anti-racketeering law, and that the indictment failed to establish key elements of the crimes that have been charged, among other thin...

Letters: Support for recall | Selective condemnation | Moral equivalence | No platform

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Pride flag banjustifies recallRe: “Pride flag ban will continue in district” (Page A1, Oct. 12).As a parent and educator, I support the recall effort of Board President Ryan Jorgenson and Trustee Linda Hurley by Sunol parents, teachers and former board members. Their votes to ban the LGBTQ Pride flag only make sense when taken in the larger national context of extremists moving in on communities to roll back LGBTQ people’s safety and equality.Jorgensen gives a “respect both sides” argument as justification for the Sept. 12 resolution. He is quoted in USA Today as saying, “Even though I may have my personal beliefs … we don’t need to … try to control their families.”Do those “personal beliefs” you refer to so vaguely, Mr. Jorgensen, include anti-LGBTQ beliefs? You have been voted in to support education for all children in your community. We will...

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $1.8 million for a two-bedroom home

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

961 Channing Avenue – Google Street ViewA 960-square-foot house built in 1924 has changed hands. The historic property located in the 900 block of Channing Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on Sept. 29, 2023. The $1,800,000 purchase price works out to $1,875 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. In addition, the house comes with a garage.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, in September 2023, a 1,927-square-foot home was sold for $3,330,000, a price per square foot of $1,728. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In December 2022, a 2,440-square-foot home on Regent Place in Palo Alto sold for $3,650,000, a price per square foot of $1,496. The home has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 823-square-foot home on the 900 block of Addison Avenue in Palo Alto sold in July 2022, for $2,437,000, a price per square foot of $2,961. The home has 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. 

San Jose hotel tower sale moves closer to reality — but job and tax-loss fears arise

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:34:51 GMT

SAN JOSE — A deal to convert a downtown San Jose hotel tower into university housing for SJSU students has moved closer to reality — although a local union raised the specter of tax and job losses due to the plan.The deal involves the sale of the 264-room southern tower of the 805-room Signia by Hilton San Jose hotel whereby a real estate developer would purchase the south tower and then lease the rooms in the highrise to San Jose State University students.Under this plan, the 541-room north tower would remain a hotel owned by an affiliate controlled by Bay Area business executive Sam Hirbod and operated by Hilton officials. The hotel is located at 170 South Market Street in San Jose.The San Jose City Council voted on Tuesday to agree to the sale of the south tower from the Hirbod group to an affiliate of Mill Valley-based developer Throckmorton Partners as well as to separate the current hotel property into two lots, one for the north tower and one for the south tower.D...