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2 California Hells Angels sentenced to prison in case involving murder, illegal cremation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A pair of California Hells Angels members were sentenced to prison for participating in a criminal enterprise that included the murder and illegal cremation of another Hells Angel, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Friday. Jeremy Greer, 43, of the Sonoma County Hells Angels was sentenced to seven years in prison for violent crimes as part of a racketeering conspiracy. Merl Hefferman, 54, of the Fresno Hells Angels, was sentenced to four years in prison for obstruction of justice.Greer committed multiple "brutal" assaults, armed robbery, home invasion robbery and witness intimidation, according to the FBI. He also committed multiple violations of his release conditions, resulting in him being arrested again and remanded to custody. Home Depot employee allegedly embezzled $1.2m in cash: San Rafael PD Hefferman arranged the illegal cremation of former Sonoma County Hells Angels member Joel Silva after he was murdered by Fresno Hells Angels presiden...

Yountville issues mandatory boil order after E. coli detected in water supply

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

(BCN) -- The town of Yountville in Napa County issued a mandatory boil water order Friday after E. coli was detected in the municipal water supply.It is the second time this year that the town has faced a boil order for its water after a precautionary order was issued for three days in July.The most recent order came after samples from a treatment plant at the Veterans Home of California tested positive for E. coli earlier Friday. The treatment plant handles water that comes from Rector Reservoir, Yountville's primary water source located east of Silverado Trail, town officials said. Flying tails: Newborn puppies rescued in Fresno All 838 water customers of the town are affected by the problem, which Yountville officials anticipated resolving by Tuesday.People should boil water for a minute and let it cool before drinking, and should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth and food preparation while the order is in effect.More information on what to do when a boil...

Morgan Hill Unified must give girls the same access to athletic equipment, facilities and training as boys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

(BCN) -- Morgan Hill Unified School District must give female athletes equivalent access to facilities, equipment, transportation and coaching as male athletes, according to a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights announced Thursday.The resolution agreement followed an investigation that found that female athletes did not have the same opportunities as male athletes when it came to equipment, scheduling of game times, travel, coaching, locker room and competitive facilities, medical and training facilities and publicity, according to a news release from the Office of Civil Rights. SF teachers’ union reaches tentative agreement with school district "Today's resolution with Morgan Hill Unified School District addresses the disparities in the quality and availability of benefits for female athletes that OCR observed in the athletics programs at Live Oak High School," said Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon. "Morgan Hi...

Judge fines Donald Trump $5K but won’t hold him in contempt after post disparaging court clerk lingered on campaign site

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Judge fines Donald Trump $5K but won’t hold him in contempt after post disparaging court clerk lingered on campaign site.Source

Maryland judge presided over divorce case of man suspected in his killing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Police are searching for a man suspected of fatally shooting a Maryland judge who had awarded custody of the suspect’s children to his wife on the day of the killing, authorities said Friday.The judge was shot in his driveway Thursday evening while his wife and son were home and just hours after he ruled against the suspect in a divorce case, authorities said.Washington County Sheriff Brian Albert said authorities are “actively working” to apprehend 49-year-old Pedro Argote for the “targeted attack” of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson.Wilkinson, 52, was found with gunshot wounds around 8 p.m. Thursday outside his home in Hagerstown, authorities said. Wilkinson was taken to Meritus Medical Center, where he died of his injuries.Albert said at a news conference Friday that Argote is considered “armed and dangerous.” Albert declined to identify that type of weapon used in the slaying but said Argote legally owned a handgun.Judges across the U.S. have ...

Stock market today: Wall Street is closing its worst week in a month with more losses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is closing out its worst week in a month with more losses on Friday.The S&P 500 was 0.9% lower in late trading and on track for a fourth straight drop. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 188 points, or 0.6%, as of 3 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.1% lower.The stock market has been struggling under the weight of the bond market, where the yield on the 10-year Treasury briefly topped 5% late Thursday for the first time since 2007, according to Tradeweb. High yields make borrowing more expensive for everyone, and they slow the economy while dragging on prices for stocks and other investments.The yield on the 10-year Treasury was sitting at 4.91% after easing from within a hair of 5% earlier in the morning. It’s been catching up to the Federal Reserve’s main interest rate, which is already above 5.25% and at its highest level since 2001.Yields swung a day earlier after investors took comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Pow...

Live updates | Hamas frees 2 American hostages, even as Israel airstrikes continue in southern Gaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows both the Egyptian, left, and Gaza Strip, right, sides of the Rafah border crossing Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Satellite photos analyzed Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, by The Associated Press show a massive convoy of semitruck trailers lined up at the Rafah border crossing on the Egyptian side, likely waiting for approval to cross into the besieged Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war rages. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)(AP/Planet Labs PBC) This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows both the Egyptian, left, and Gaza Strip, right, sides of the Rafah border crossing Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Satellite photos analyzed Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, by The Associated Press show a massive convoy of semitruck trailers lined up at the Rafah bord...

McVay says Rams CB Derion Kendrick is back at practice, could play Sunday after arrest, gun charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick could play on Sunday, less than a week after he was arrested and charged with two gun offenses.Kendrick returned to practice Friday, and coach Sean McVay described the second-year pro as “remorseful and regretful” for the disturbance he caused to the Rams (3-3).McVay said he hasn’t decided whether Kendrick, who has started every game this season, will suit up when Los Angeles hosts Pittsburgh (3-2) on Sunday.Kendrick was away from the Rams’ training complex until Thursday, when he returned and spoke at length to McVay. The coach said he emerged from the conversation believing Kendrick can use his latest arrest “as a learning opportunity.”“I trust this kid’s heart,” McVay added. “I believe in him. I also believe in forgiveness and understanding. There’s certain things that we can use to be able to learn from, and then there’s certain mistakes that people make that maybe it’s a little bit different co...

Colorado designated as federal technology, innovation hub

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's technical businesses and scientific advancements have been shared across the world — and out of this atmosphere — and now those accomplishments have been federally designated.In April, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced a new public-private initiative, TechHubNow!, to position Colorado for designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) under the CHIPS and Science Act. OSIRIS-REx spacecraft named 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Six months later, Colorado is now a Tech Hub focused on quantum industry advancement. “The quantum sector is one of the key industries of tomorrow, and I’m thrilled the Biden administration is awarding Colorado a TechHub designation for quantum technology," Gov. Jared Polis said. "We will take full advantage of this decision to help create jobs, and support businesses and entrepreneurs because Colorado is the best place for tech and inn...

Denver area's RTD ridership grew during 2023 free fare initiative

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Regional Transportation District offered free fares in an effort to reduce ground-level ozone for two months over the summer, resulting in over one million additional rides this year.The Zero Fare for Better Air initiative was made possible with SB 22-180, which provides grants to RTD to cover costs so the community can utilize public transportation during peak ozone season. Colorado destinations you can get to on RTD This year was the second time RTD provided free fares. Last year, the initiative was only during August, and RTD saw a 36% increase in ridership compared to the same time frame in 2021.Free fares brought more riders to public transportationFrom July 2022, when fares were not free, ridership increased by 22% in August 2022 when riding was free.This year the initiative was twice as long, lasting through July and August. Ridership during the free fare initiative this year increased by an additional 10% overall, according to a report from RTD. Dow...