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Israel Bermudez, Paloma Casares Killed in Big-Rig Accident on Leon Road [Winchester, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

Two Killed, Three Injured Semi-Truck Crash on Domenigoni ParkwayWINCHESTER, CA (September 8, 2023) – Late Wednesday morning, Israel Bermudez and Paloma Casares died in a big-rig accident on Leon Road.Authorities responded to the scene around 11:40 a.m., near Deomenigoni Parkway. According to CHP, a big rig and a Dodge SUV collided in the eastbound lanes of Domenigoni.Upon impact, the SUV spun out and struck a fire hydrant. Additionally, at least 50 gallons of oil and diesel spilled onto the roadway.Paramedics arrived and pronounced two occupants inside the SUV dead at the scene. Police later identified them as 25-year-old Bermudez, of Buena Park and 32-year-old Casares, of Hemet.Meanwhile, crews took two others to a nearby hospital for further treatment of moderate injuries. Moreover, the big-rig driver sustained minor injuries.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.The t...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Camino de la Reina [San Diego, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident near Camino Del ArroyoSAN DIEGO, CA (September 8, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, one man was killed in a pedestrian collision on Camino de la Reina.The incident occurred around 1:50 a.m., near Camino de la Reina on September 2nd.According to reports, the driver of a 2003 Chevrolet Spark struck a 27-year-old man who was pushing a cart mid-block outside of a marked crosswalk.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the male pedestrian with serious head injuries dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Meanwhile, the 27-year-old Chevy driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.At this time, an active investigation to determine further details is still currently underway. Once available, more information will be provided about the fatal pedestrian collision on Camino de la Reina.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the fr...

NY AG now says Trump inflated net worth by $3.6B in 3 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

By Kara Scannell | CNNDonald Trump inflated his net worth by as much as $3.6 billion in three separate years between 2011 and 2021, lawyers for the New York attorney general’s office alleged Friday, significantly more than previously purported.The new figure, detailed in a court filing, dwarfs investigators’ previous allegation that Trump inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion in one year.Explaining the upward revision, the state attorneys said their accounting and valuation experts analyzed a number of factors a market participant might weigh when considering buying or selling property.“After factoring in these and other fundamental considerations that any informed buyer and seller in the marketplace would take into account, Mr. Trump’s net worth would be further substantially reduced by between $1.9 billion to $3.6 billion per year, which is still a conservative estimate of the extent of the inflation,” the state attorneys said, in part.Attorneys for Trump refuted the c...

California nanny accused of sexually abusing 17 boys goes on trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

A Costa Mesa nanny used his job to gain trust with parents to get access to their young boys in order to film himself sexually abusing them under the guise of playing with them, Orange County prosecutors said on the first day of the man’s trial Thursday, Sept. 7.Matthew Zakrzewski(Photo courtesy Laguna Beach Police Department) Deputy District Attorney Juliet Oliver said that through his nanny service, Matthew Antonio Zakrzewski, 34, persuaded more than a dozen families across Southern California to hire him to take care of their children starting in 2014.For five years, Zakrzewski advertised his experience working with children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities, Oliver said. Of the children he watched, Zakrzewski molested 17 of them, she said. The youngest was just 2 or 3 years old.“(Zakrzewski) systematically babysat each of these 17 children, and played with them in a manner that made them love him, made them think they were best friends,” she said. “...

US, India look to tighten ties as China concerns rise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

By Aamer Madhani and Josh Boak | Associated PressNEW DELHI — President Joe Biden frequently says that what sets him apart is his ability to make friends on a global stage. His presence at the Group of 20 summit in India could reveal just how deep and sincere those friendships are.For more than two years, Biden has been cultivating a relationship with the G20 host, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The prime minister’s home was Biden’s first stop after he arrived in New Delhi on Friday. The U.S. president received a Bollywood-style greeting after Air Force One landed, with dancers in flowing purple outfits gyrating to pop music.Having feted Modi with a state visit to Washington in June, Biden is banking on the idea that successful diplomacy depends on personal connections. But any connection will largely be outside of the public view. White House reporters traveling with Biden were denied access to the leaders’ meeting. Indian state media released on social media...

Single-family residence sells for $3.9 million in Los Gatos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

845 Cherrystone Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,890-square-foot house built in 1961 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 800 block of Cherrystone Drive in Los Gatos was sold on Aug. 15, 2023. The $3,850,000 purchase price works out to $1,332 per square foot. This single-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three baths. In addition, the house includes an attached two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property’s backyard also boasts both a spa and a pool.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:In June 2023, a 2,509-square-foot home on Cherrystone Drive in Los Gatos sold for $4,100,000, a price per square foot of $1,634. The home has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Lilac Way, Los Gatos, in April 2023, a 2,068-square-foot home was sold for $3,400,000, a price per square foot of $1,644. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,587-square-foot home on the 15800 block of Orange Blossom Lane in...

iPhone hacked using Pegasus spyware from Israel’s NSO Group

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

By Jamie Tarabay | BloombergAn iPhone belonging to a staffer at a Washington-based civil society organization was hacked remotely with spyware created by Israel’s NSO Group.The hack was discovered last week and reported to Apple Inc., which moved quickly to investigate and patch the breach, according to John Scott-Railton, a senior researcher with Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto’s Munk School.NSO Group has been sanctioned by the US since 2021 due to its Pegasus hacking tool, which has been used by some governments to target journalists and dissidents beyond their borders. It is a so-called zero-click hack, in which the user doesn’t need to click on a link in order for malware to install software that can turn phones into real-time surveillance devices.“The gravity of the attack, which is a zero click, combined with the fact that it was being actively used in the wild against civil society makes it clear that this is the kind of thing that needs to be taken really seriously ...

Undercover operation catches Kaiser illegally dumping medical waste — from syringes to body fluids — and private health records

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

Kaiser’s health plan and foundation hospitals will pay $49 million to settle claims brought by the state Department of Justice and six county district attorneys that the healthcare giant illegally disposed of hazardous and medical waste and patient health information, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday.“The illegal disposal of hazardous and medical waste puts the environment, workers, and the public at risk,” Bonta said. “As a healthcare provider, Kaiser should know that it has specific legal obligations to properly dispose of medical waste and safeguard patients’ medical information. I am pleased that Kaiser has been cooperative with my office and the district attorneys’ offices, and that it took immediate action to address the alleged violations.”The settlement is the result of undercover inspections conducted by the district attorneys’ offices of dumpsters from 16 different Kaiser facilities. During those inspections, the distric...

Nancy Pelosi says she'll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing talk of retirement at age 83

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024. Pelosi made the announcement before labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years.“Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery,” Pelosi, 83, said in a tweet. “Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote.”Pelosi’s decision comes with Republicans now in control of the House — but just narrowly, with a 222-212 majority and one vacancy. Democrats believe they have a chance to recapture the chamber as President Joe Biden runs for reelection to the White House.The Pelosi announcement quells any talk of retirement for the long-serving leader, who, with the honorific title of speaker e...

California lawmakers approve new taxes on guns & ammo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:01 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will have the chance to approve an excise tax on firearms and ammunition after Assembly Bill 28 was passed by Democrats Thursday. If signed, an 11% tax from the sales of firearms, firearm precursor parts and ammunition would be imposed on dealers and manufacturers beginning July 1, 2024. Money received by the measure would be used to fund various gun violence prevention, education, research and investigation programs, AB 28 states.The bill was introduced by Democrat Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel of District 46. The district represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.“We’ve passed a lot of good gun safety laws. The data shows that we have a lower gun death rate here in California than we do in other states. But this was one of the big things that was still out there," Gabriel told CalMatters. For the past 10 years, lawmakers had unsuccessfully pursued sales or excise taxes on guns and ammunition but failed half a dozen times, some of which never ...