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Exceptional home in exclusive 55+ community

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

The Sullivan floor plan, part of the Terrata Homes series by LGI Homes, is available for quick move in at Summit at Liberty, a premier 55+ community in Rio Vista, California. This master-planned community features thoughtfully designed, move-in-ready homes and resort-style amenities that allow residents to embrace the height of life.The Sullivan floor plan includes one- and two-car garages, professional front-yard landscaping and a host of interior upgrades. The Sullivan floor plan redefines luxury living, boasting an array of elevated features and top-tier finishes. With three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, a designer kitchen with a host of upgrades and more, this floor plan will surpass your expectations. Its open-concept layout ensures easy living and unparalleled comfort, while an additional flex room can transform into a study, craft room or formal dining space. The master bedroom is a true retreat, with ample space for your king-size furniture and a fully loaded, en su...

Hells Angels member gets 4 years for incinerating murder victim’s body in clandestine cremation

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Merl Hefferman, the former president of the Fresno Hells Angels who prosecutors believe cremated the bodies of four homicide victims, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison, authorities said.Hefferman, 54, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for a single clandestine cremation at a Fresno funeral home, and vehemently denied involvement in any others. Prosecutors asked for an 87-month prison term, the defense wanted 30 months and the federal probation department asked for 50 months, authorities said.The sentence was handed down Thursday morning by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, the same judge who presided over two lengthy trials that dealt with both the cremation and the underlying murder. The victim, East Bay resident Joel Silva, was shot in the back of the head in the Hells Angels’ Fresno clubhouse in July 2014, according to the testimony of a former Richmond Hells Angels who dropped out after members of the biker gang beat him to a blo...

What’s next after nearly 100 days of Hollywood actors strike?

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

By Andrew Dalton | Associated PressLOS ANGELES — While screenwriters are busy back at work, film and TV actors remain on picket lines, with the longest strike in their history set to hit 100 days on Saturday after talks broke off with studios. Here’s a look at where things stand, how their stretched-out standoff compares to past strikes, and what happens next.INSIDE THE ACTORS-STUDIO TALKS THAT FAILEDHopes were high and leaders of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists were cautiously optimistic when they resumed negotiations on Oct. 2 for the first time since the strike began 2 1/2 months earlier.The same group of chief executives from the biggest studios had made a major deal just over a week earlier with striking writers, whose leaders celebrated their gains on many issues actors are also fighting for: long-term pay, consistency of employment and control over the use of artificial intelligence.But the actors’ talks were tepid, with...

Suspect at large in attempted robbery at Palo Alto Walgreens

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

(KRON) -- Authorities are looking for a suspect after an attempted robbery Tuesday at a Walgreens, the Palo Alto Police Department said in a press release. The attempted robbery happened at the location of 2605 Middlefield Road.The suspect is described to be a Hispanic man in his 20s or 30s with a thin build, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt. A surveillance image of the suspect can be viewed below. Over $130K of property stolen from rental car parked in San Mateo (Palo Alto Police Department)Around 10:20 a.m., the suspect unsuccessfully tried to snatch a female victim's purse away from her at the store's parking lot, according to PAPD. The victim was not physically injured, but the suspect was able to escape. The suspect was riding a skateboard in the parking lot when he approached the victim from behind, police said.PAPD detectives believe this suspect may be responsible for a similar attempted robbery on Oct. 9 on the 2800 block of Middlefield Road, the release said. ...

Suspect identified in possible Sunnyvale murder-suicide

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

(KRON) -- A man suspected of shooting two women before taking his own life in the South Bay on Monday was identified as Marvin Churchill by the Sunnyvale Police Department. The women were found with gunshot wounds on the 1700 block of Karameos Drive at about 5:28 a.m. One victim died, and the other was taken to a hospital. Both victims are believed to be women in their 40s, police said Monday. San Francisco police to give update on fatal shooting of driver who crashed into Chinese Consulate Officers saw Churchill's car shortly after the women were found and attempted to stop it, but he fled, per Sunnyvale PD. Officers chased the car until they lost sight of it in Cupertino. Churchill's car was found by Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office deputies near the 17000 block of Stevens Canyon Road. He was dead from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Sunnyvale police are still investigating the shootings. Anyone with information is asked to call (408) 730-7110.

Police activity near Federal Building in SF, crews on the scene

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There is police activity in the area of 7th Street between Jessie Street and Mission Street Thursday afternoon, the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management said on X, formerly Twitter. Emergency crews are on the scene. SFPD makes several arrests in Embarcadero shooting People are being advised to expect traffic delay, consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. No other details were immediately available.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Toyota will join Tesla’s electric vehicle charging network and adopt Tesla connector in future EVs

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Owners of Toyota and Lexus electric vehicles in North America will be able to charge on Tesla’s network starting in 2025, and the Japanese automaker also will start using Tesla’s EV connector.In a statement Thursday, Toyota says it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard plug in a little over a year. Existing Toyota EVs with the Combined Charging System plug will be able to use an adapter to charge at Tesla stations, also starting in 2025.Toyota’s agreement with Tesla gives EV owners access to more than 12,000 Tesla plugs in North America, the statement said.The announcement comes just after Hyundai, Kia and BMW made similar announcements for their electric vehicles. Tesla’s Supercharger network is coveted by other automakers because it has more direct current fast-charging plugs in the U.S. than any other network, and its stations are in prime locations along freeway travel corridors. Hyundai and Kia say their EVs will come with an...

MTV cancela los Europe Music Awards 2023 “por precaución”, debido a la “volatilidad” de eventos mundiales

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

(CNN) — Los Europe Music Awards (EMA) 2023 de MTV, programados en París para el 5 de noviembre, se cancelaron mientras continúa desarrollándose el conflicto en Medio Oriente, de acuerdo con un comunicado publicado en las redes sociales del programa este jueves.“Dada la volatilidad de los eventos mundiales, hemos decidido no continuar con los MTV EMA 2023 por precaución para los miles de empleados, miembros del equipo, artistas, aficionados y socios que viajan desde todos los rincones del mundo para darle vida al programa”, dijo la cadena en un comunicado.“Los MTV EMA son una celebración anual de la música global”, continuó el comunicado. “Mientras observamos cómo se desarrollan los devastadores acontecimientos en Israel y Gaza, este no parece un momento para una celebración global. Con miles de vidas ya perdidas, es un momento de duelo”.Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Måneskin, Miley Cyrus y Nicki Minaj se encuentran entre los artistas más nominados del evento e...

Backup QBs likely to be under the spotlight for Bears and Raiders with Fields and Garoppolo hurt

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

LAS VEGAS (3-3) at CHICAGO (1-5)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FoxBETTING LINE: Raiders by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsbookAGAINST THE SPREAD: Las Vegas 3-3; Chicago 1-4-1SERIES RECORD: Tied 8-8.LAST MEETING: Bears beat Raiders 20-9 on Oct. 10, 2021, at Las Vegas.LAST WEEK: Raiders beat New England 21-17; Bears lost to Minnesota 19-13RAIDERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (24), RUSH (31), PASS (14), SCORING (27T)RAIDERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (11), RUSH (21), PASS (8), SCORING (19)BEARS OFFENSE: OVERALL (18), RUSH (7), PASS (26), SCORING (19)BEARS DEFENSE: OVERALL (25), RUSH (8), PASS (29), SCORING (29T)TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Raiders minus-7; Bears minus-6RAIDERS PLAYER TO WATCH: WR Davante Adams. The targets haven’t been going his way recently — just five against the Patriots — and Adams has been vocal about being integral to the offense. Given he’s one of the league’s top two or three receivers, getting Adams the ball is key to the Raiders’ success.BEARS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Tyson Bagent. With Justin Field...

Hurricane Norma weakens slightly on a path toward Los Cabos in Mexico

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:15:49 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Norma strengthened to a major storm Thursday as it spun off Mexico’s Pacific coast on a path expected to bring it near Los Cabos at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula.The U.S. National Hurricane Center said that Norma had 125 mph (205 kph) maximum sustained winds and was located about 395 miles (630 kilometers) south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas. The Category 3 storm was moving north at 6 mph (9 kph).A hurricane warning was issued for the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, but even a minor deviation from the forecast track would take a weakened Norma toward the mainland of Mexico’s western Pacific coast.The Pacific coast port of Manzanillo was closed to small craft as a precaution.Norma was expected to begin weakening Friday and into the weekend as it neared land. It remained unclear if it would make landfall near Los Cabos, made up of the twin resorts of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, or veer off beforehand and hit...