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Trump hauled to witness stand in unexpected twist during New York fraud trial 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

NEW YORK — In an unexpected twist, former President Trump took the witness stand Wednesday in his New York civil trial to defend himself — not against any of the fraud charges he faces in the case but to respond to the judge’s assertion that he had violated a gag order in place.The surprise, yet brief testimony took place after an afternoon break — before which the star of the day was his ex-fixer Michael Cohen. Cohen’s testimony itself also took an explosive turn during later cross-examination, when he appeared to contradict his own testimony about inflating Trump’s assets. But it ended up being Trump’s remarks earlier in the day that took center stage. When Trump took the stand, Engoron asked him about a comment he made to reporters regarding a “very partisan judge with a person who is very partisan sitting alongside him, perhaps even more partisan than he is.” The trial judge suggested that the person Trump was referring to was his principal law clerk, who is seate...

Man facing murder charges in quadruple fatal PCH crash was going 104 mph, DA says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

A Malibu man pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder in connection with a high-speed Pacific Coast Highway crash that killed four Pepperdine University students. Fraser Michael Bohm, 22, also faces four counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said Tuesday. He added that Bohm was going 104 mph in a 45 mph zone on PCH the night of Oct. 17 when he lost control and crashed into Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams. The college seniors died at the scene. He had been arrested at the scene but was released from custody hours later while authorities investigated the circumstances of the crash. He was eventually re-arrested and booked on suspicion of murder. Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams died when authorities say a speeding driver hit them on the Pacific Coast Highway roughly four miles east of the school. "We lost four young people with a complete life ahead of them,...

Woman Dies in Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident on West Hills Parkway [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

68-Year-Old Female Passenger Killed in Rear-End Collision near Carlton Oaks DriveSAN DIEGO, CA (October 25, 2023) – A hit-and-run motorcycle accident on West Hills Parkway claimed the life of an elderly woman, Sunday night. Around 7:30 p.m., the incident occurred at the 8400 block of West Hills Parkway near Carlton Oaks Drive.Officers say the 33-year-old male driver of a Honda Accord changed lanes into the No. 1 and No. 2 lanes, colliding with a Harley Tri-Glide motorcycle from behind. Following the collision, the driver fled the scene without offering assistance or contacting help.Crews transported the 65-year-old male motorcyclist and his female passenger to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Paramedics later pronounced the 68-year-old female passenger dead at the hospital.After completing preliminary tasks, law enforcement successfully located the suspected driver. Currently, the San Diego Police Department is spearheading the investigation.In this sorrowful time, the...

Three Dead, Three Hospitalized Following Fiery Crash on South Zaragoza Road [El Paso, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

Four-Vehicle Collision on South Americas Avenue Resulted in Three Individuals Deceased, Three HurtEL PASO, TX (October 25, 2023) – Saturday morning, a fiery crash on South Zaragoza Road left three people dead and three others injured.The incident happened around 8:25 a.m. on October 14th, at South Zaragoza Road and South Americas Avenue.According to the authorities, EPPD received a report involving four vehicles and caught also caught fire. Three people in their twenties were taken to the hospital with serious and minor injuries while three more individuals were pronounced dead on the spot.Furthermore, witnesses stated that officers arrested and tased an unidentified man, however, police undisclosed the man’s connection to the accident.Authorities have not released the identities of any of the involved parties at this time.In addition, officers shut off all lanes and underpasses in the area for investigation and cleanup. An active investigation is ongoing. More information about the...

1 Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Collision on Interstate 17 [Camp Verde, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

One Fatally Struck in Big-Rig Accident near McGuireville RoadCAMP VERDE, AZ (October 25, 2023) – A fatal accident involving a semi-truck occurred on Interstate 17, resulting in the death of one person, early Thursday morning. Responding officers arrived at the scene near McGuireville Road on the northbound lanes of the freeway around 8:30 a.m.Although the exact circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear, preliminary reports suggest a collision between a vehicle and a semi-truck took place. Paramedics also pronounced one victim dead. Law enforcement authorities temporarily closed the northbound lanes for cleanup and initial investigative procedures.The incident is currently the subject of an active investigation, with further information pending. Once available, we will provide more details regarding the semi-truck collision on Interstate 17.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you fin...

First snow of the season falling at Tahoe, Yosemite

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

It’s not time to break out the skis just yet.But in a symbolic turning of the page for California’s annual weather story, the first measurable snow of the winter season began to fall Wednesday in the Sierra Nevada.Flurries were visible by mid-day at Donner Summit along Interstate 80. Forecasters said that 1 to 2 inches were expected overnight around mountain passes, with 2 to 4 inches possible at higher elevations above 8,000 feet, and 6 inches on Mount Lassen in far Northern California.Most of the snow will melt by Thursday, meteorologists said. And Tahoe area ski resorts aren’t scheduled to open for another month.But the fact that temperatures were forecast to fall into the 30s, and even 20s at higher elevations as a storm came in from the Pacific Northwest was causing a stir.“It is an early season system,” said Katrina Hand, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sacramento. “We don’t have cold, cold air yet, so the snow levels ar...

Historic nude resort in the Bay Area hills is put up for sale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

LOS GATOS — A historic nude resort with a “spectacular” hillside setting in Los Gatos is being put up for sale by its long-time owner who has decided that it’s time to move on from owning and operating the beloved site.Lupin Lodge, founded during the Great Depression, has for decades been a magnet for social nudity enthusiasts and naturists.But now the lodge and its 112 bucolic acres perched in the Los Gatos hills are up for sale.“It’s a spectacular place, a beautiful property and a great community,” said Lori Kay Stout, the current owner and operator of Lupin Lodge.Founded in 1935 on the site of an old winery that was forced to close due to Prohibition, the naturist resort has survived economic collapses, a world war, creditors, recessions, wildfires and other adversity.The Stout family has owned the property and the resort since 1977.After her husband, Glyn Stout, passed away in 2015, Lori Kay became the sole owner and operator of Lupin Lo...

Single family residence in Palo Alto sells for $4.2 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

730 Josina Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,630-square-foot house built in 1950 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 700 block of Josina Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on Oct. 6, 2023. The $4,150,000 purchase price works out to $1,578 per square foot. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the house provides a one-car garage.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:A 1,738-square-foot home on the 700 block of Barron Avenue in Palo Alto sold in September 2022, for $2,860,000, a price per square foot of $1,646. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Barron Avenue, Palo Alto, in May 2023, a 979-square-foot home was sold for $2,260,000, a price per square foot of $2,308. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2023, a 1,291-square-foot home on Cass Way in Palo Alto sold for $2,580,000, a price per square foot o...

Fremont hotel guests recount fatal shooting inside room, as police detail how investigation went from suicide to murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

A 24-year-old man was held to answer on charges of killing his girlfriend in a case where prosecutors say he immediately began working on a suicide cover-up story, court records show.Nolan Hurd was ordered to stand trial on a charge of murdering 20-year-old Nikha Marcella DeGuzman in a shooting at Room 219 of the Good Nite Inn in Fremont. At Hurd’s August preliminary hearing, hotel guests testified to hearing an argument, followed by a shot, followed by a man screaming for “help” after about a minute went by.As guests trickled out into a courtyard at the hotel, they witnessed DeGuzman frantically running from the room, with Hurd following her a few moments later, they testified. He began yelling for help and attempting to revive her, one woman said on the witness stand.“I remember him crying. He was real hysterical,” Chanel Henderson, a guest in an adjacent room at the hotel, testified.Henderson’s then boyfriend, Edgar Casillas, testified that Hur...

A Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant is set to open in Emeryville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:42 GMT

The dining scene at the Bay Street Emeryville shopping mall continues to get more interesting with the arrival of Flores, a Mexican restaurant whose San Francisco location has received a Michelin Bib Gourmand award.Flores is set to open Nov. 3 at 5614 Bay St., Suite 244, right by the new pizza-and-hot-wings joint Arthur Mac’s Little Snack. Soon it will have company in the shopping mall from a Fogo de Chão, which is nearing completion judging from its facade work this week, as well as a Mumu Hot Pot specializing in interactive dining with meat and vegetables cooked at the table.Flores comes from the Back of the House restaurant group, which aside from the San Francisco flagship runs a third Flores in Corte Madera. The Emeryville restaurant will be split into two: a full-service restaurant and, next door, a Flores Taqueria offering grab-and-go tacos, bowls and salads. It’s a bit like a Chipotle in that customers can make their own meals by selecting beans, rice, pico de gallo, a...