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Hollywood’s Art Alchemist: Anita Nevar’s Brush With Stardom

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

With a life that reads like a Hollywood screenplay, celebrity artist Anita Nevar isn’t just a success story; her journey is an epic narrative of metamorphosis from the shackles of a doomsday cult to shining amongst the glitterati of Hollywood’s art scene.With a career spanning two transformative decades and defying convention at every turn, today, this art alchemist commands the attention of everyone, from everyday folks to high-net-worth individuals, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community and those seeking the ultimate in luxury home decor.How does an artist transcend the confines of a cult that preached fear and shame, to become a luxury icon and a champion for sex-positive diversity and expression?For Nevar, the answer lies in the authenticity of her journey. Her escape from the cult was not just about surviving but thriving. Embracing her truth through art, she transformed trauma into provocative expressions of freedom, blazing a trail as a paragon of sexual liberation a...

The five most expensive homes that reported sold in Saratoga the week of Oct. 30

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

A house that sold for $6.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saratoga in the past week.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $4.6 million, $1,561 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 30 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $3.4 million, single-family residence in the 13000 block of Montrose StreetThe property in the 13000 block of Montrose Street in Saratoga has new owners. The price was $3,420,000. The house was built in 2008 and has a living area of 2,746 square feet. The price per square foot is $1,245. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Montrose Street4. $3.7 million, single-family house in the 12600 block of Cheverly CourtA sale has been finalized for the single-family house in the 12600 block of Cheverly Court in Saratoga. The price was $3...

Warriors’ Curry named West player of the week for game-winner, hot shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

Stephen Curry has earned the 20th Western Conference player of the week honor of his career, thanks to some big-time plays including a game-winning basket Friday in Oklahoma City.The Warriors’ star guard averaged 30.3 points, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals over four games as the Warriors went 3-1.Curry, 35, now has four times as many weekly honors as any other Warrior since the award began in 1979: Tim Hardaway is second in team history with five awards in his career, while Baron Davis, Chris Mullin and Klay Thompson are tied with four.He made at least four 3-pointers in each of the Warriors’ four games this week, and made seven each in last Monday’s win in New Orleans and Sunday’s loss in Cleveland. In all, he shot 52.3% on 3-pointers and 57.4% from the field last week.Curry gave the Warriors the win over the Thunder in their first in-season tournament game on a scoop layup with 0.2 seconds remaining. The basket was granted after a review found that Draymond Gre...

‘Black Panther’ stuntman, three of his children killed in car crash in Atlanta

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNAtlanta, GA (CNN) — Taraja Ramsess, a stuntman, actor and martial artist known for his work on the “Black Panther” and “Avengers” movies, is being mourned after he and three of his children were killed as a result of a car crash in Atlanta last week.He was 41.Atlanta TV station WSB-TV reported that the crash occurred just before midnight on Halloween after the vehicle Ramsess and his children were traveling in collided with a tractor trailer that had broken down in the left lane of an exit off the interstate.Related ArticlesObituaries | Astronaut Ken Mattingly dies; helped save the crew of Apollo 13 Obituaries | David Mitchell dies; his little Point Reyes newspaper exposed Synanon cult Obituaries | ‘Death of a Salesman’ revival in San Francisco canceled after cast member killed in pedestrian accident Obituaries | Steve Kerr remembers Bob Knight with fitting anecdote: ‘He was terr...

Warriors to sign Brazilian forward Santos to 3-year deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

DETROIT— The Warriors are signing 2022 draft pick Gui Santos to a three-year contract, league sources confirmed. The terms of the deal haven’t been released.Santos is expected to fill the Warriors’ vacant 14th roster spot, which needed to be filled by Thursday under the rules of the league’s collective bargaining agreement.The Warriors selected the 21-year-old forward out of Minas in Brazil 55th overall in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft.Santos spent his first season with the G League affiliate in Santa Cruz, where he averaged 12.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 26 minutes per game. He has not played for the Warriors at the NBA level and was unsigned after last season.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Warriors’ Curry named West player of the week for game-winner, hot shooting Golden State Warriors | Kurtenbach: The Warriors trading James Wiseman was the right call then. It looks even smarter today Golden State Warrior...

Santa Rosa homicide victim's head found, grandson arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

(KRON) -- A Santa Rosa homicide victim's severed head was found along a creek two days after she was slain and decapitated, police revealed Monday.The Sonoma County Sheriff's coroner identified the victim Monday afternoon as 64-year-old Elvia Lopez-Arroyo of Santa Rosa. Police officers found her body inside a home on Pomo Trail on November 2. Her head -- and the killer -- were missing from the grisly crime scene. The Santa Rosa Police Department sent out an alert to the public on November 3 stating Luis Gustavo Aroyo-Lopez was at-large and dangerous. The suspected killer is the victim's 23-year-old grandson, police said."The initial investigation conducted by detectives from SRPD Violent Crimes Investigations (VCI) team revealed Luis Gustavo Aroyo-Lopez, a 23-year-old resident of Santa Rosa and blood relative of the victim, killed the victim in a targeted attack before leaving the scene with the female victim’s head. Multiple weapons were recovered from the residence," police wrote....

Burglary suspect shot by resident, Vallejo PD investigating

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

(KRON) -- A suspected burglar was shot by a resident at a home in Vallejo on Monday morning, according to the Vallejo Police Department. Vallejo PD responded to a residence on the block of Georgia Street and Montgomery Street at 9:45 a.m. Monday regarding a suspect shot by someone who lived in the home. Santa Rosa homicide victim’s head found, grandson arrested Vallejo PD officers remain on the scene and are actively investigating the incident. No information was provided on the condition of the suspect who was shot.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

San Francisco City street closures due to APEC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Most APEC activities will take place in the South of Market and Nob Hill neighborhoods, however, due to the larger amount of occupants this may impact other parts of San Francisco as well. Traffic on SF Bay Bridge will be impacted by APEC summit Streets and freeway ramps around the Moscone Center will be closed from Nov. 14 through 19.Streets closures are expected to start Nov. 13 and last through Nov. 19. These closures will result in significant traffic impacts.Streets and freeway ramps in SoMa will be closed from Monday, Nov. 13 - Sunday, Nov. 19. California between Taylor & StocktonSacramento between Taylor & PowellMason between California & ClayPowell between California & ClayPowell between Clay & WashingtonThe following intersections will also be closed:California atMa...

Ex-college football staffer shared docs with Michigan, showing a Big Ten team had Wolverines’ signs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A former employee at a Big Ten football program said Monday it was his job to steal signs and he was given details from multiple league schools to compile a spreadsheet of play-calling signals used by Michigan last year.The employee said he recently shared the documents, which showed the Wolverines’ signs and corresponding plays — as well as screenshots of text-message exchanges with staffers at other Big Ten schools — with Michigan. He spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he feared the disclosures could impact his coaching career. The spreadsheet was compiled with details from a handful of coaches and programs across the Big Ten, the person said. He also said gave the details to Michigan last week because he hoped it would help Jim Harbaugh’s embattled program and he believes Harbaugh and his coaches are being unfairly blamed for the actions of a rogue staffer. The alleged actions by conference schools potentially vio...

Baltimore church to end religious services after priest suspended over sexual harassment settlement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:05 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Archdiocese of Baltimore will end religious services at one of the city’s Catholic churches after its longtime pastor was recently suspended from ministry because he admitted to making a payment several years ago to settle sexual harassment allegations.Last month, Father Paschal Morlino was dismissed from his position at St. Benedict Church in southwest Baltimore, where he served for nearly 40 years and became known for his efforts to help residents of poor neighborhoods surrounding the church.Few details about the 2018 complaint against Morlino have been released. Church officials have said they regarded “alleged sexual harassment of an adult man.” The complainant died in 2020 and a lawyer representing him in the case has declined to comment citing a non-disclosure agreement.Officials with the archdiocese also said in a statement Saturday that they are investigating another complaint against Morlino involving sexual abuse of a minor. They said the abuse alleged...