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Bakersfield man charged with making death and bomb threats to Planned Parenthood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

A Bakersfield man is facing federal charges after allegedly making threatening phone calls last year, including to a Planned Parenthood the day the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, officials announced Thursday.Nishith Tharaka Vandebona, 34, was living in Camarillo during the alleged offenses. He was charged with three misdemeanor counts of threatened forcible intimidation regarding the obtaining and provision of reproductive health services under the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, otherwise known as the FACE Act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He was also charged with two felony counts of transmitting threatening communications in interstate commerce to another organization in Ventura County.According to a March 29 indictment that was unsealed this week, from February to June of last year, Vandebona allegedly used an application to create anonymous phone numbers to make the threatening calls.On the day the Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973...

Top 10 Trailblazers in the Entertainment Industry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

1 –  Tiffany Davis Tiffany Davis, an entertainment producer dedicated to producing the most impactful and high-profile events in the world, is a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. During her tenure as president and co-founder of Quay Entertainment, Tiffany has worked with the world’s leading artists, athletes, and entertainers, delivering unparalleled experiences to millions of fans worldwide. Her team’s involvement in some of the most iconic events in recent history, from the Olympics to the Super Bowl, has helped transform them into unforgettable experiences that will endure for a lifetime. Currently, they are working on the inaugural Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.As an innovator in the entertainment industry, Tiffany has been recognized for her contributions. Notable among her accomplishments was spearheading the first full online voting system for an award show broadcast on network television, which revolutionized the voting process for the Academy of Country...

1 Killed, 2 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Faraday Avenue [Carlsbad, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

Three-Vehicle Collision in Carlsbad Left One FatalityCARLSBAD, CA (April 6, 2023) – Thursday morning, a multi-vehicle crash on Faraday Avenue left one person dead and two others with injuries.The collision happened around 6:45 a.m. at the 2700 block of Faraday Avenue in the city of Carlsbad.According to the police, a Mazda MX-5 traveling east at high speed lost control and veered onto the westbound lane.Consequently, the Mazda collided with a Honda Accord and a Toyota Corolla before being engulfed in flames.Responding emergency personnel declared the Mazda driver dead at the scene. However, their identity has not been released pending notification from the next of kin.Paramedics transported the occupants of the Toyota and Honda to a hospital with unspecified injuries.Based on the initial investigation, the Mazda lost control due to excessive speed and wet road conditions.At this time, the Carlsbad Police Department is asking anyone with additional information about the Faraday...

Microbe Ninja™ Launches AquaCube™: Solving Difficulties Of Opening Plastic Bags In Grocery Stores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

Credit: AquaCubeSummary: Microbe Ninja releases AquaCube, which helps everyday shoppers easily open plastic bags for produce, meat and bakery departments found in grocery stores in a cleaner, more efficient way.DFI division company Microbe Ninja has released AquaCube, their hands-free device that gently mists fingertips with water. Their invention helps customers open plastic bags found in various grocery store departments such as produce, meat and bakery. Through motion detection, AquaCube saves time and prevents frustration normal shoppers endure when using these bags. Customers have a pesky habit of licking or spitting on their fingers so they can grip the edges of plastic bags more easily. Not only is this an unsanitary practice that should be avoided, mask use further complicates this basic solution.Additionally, in California where Microbe Ninja is based, legislation has called for biodegradable plastic bags that make it even harder to open bags because of their thinner design...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Los Gatos the week of March 27

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

A house in Los Gatos that sold for $8.6 million tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Los Gatos in the past two weeks.In total, 13 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $3.3 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,281.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of March 20 to the week of April 3 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2 million, single-family residence in the 400 block of Bird AvenueThe 1,722 square-foot detached house in the 400 block of Bird Avenue in Los Gatos has now been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $1,950,000, $1,132 per square foot. The house was built in 1946. The house features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Bird Avenue9. $2.2 million, single-family house in the 300 block of Market StreetThe 2,026 square-foot detached house in the 300 block of Ma...

Watch: SF Giants Rule 5 pick Blake Sabol slugs first career home run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Blake Sabol won’t soon forget this week.A mere Pirates farmhand this time last year, Sabol started on Opening Day in Yankee Stadium, collected his first major-league hit the following game and on Thursday went yard for the first time. It was not a cheap shot, either.In his first at-bat against White Sox starter Lance Lynn, Sabol put a big swing on a 1-0 cutter and drove it deep into the center field seats. It left the bat at 109 mph and traveled 434 feet. Rounding first base, Sabol soaked in the moment, raising his right arm in the air in celebration.Blake Sabol CRUSHES his first MLB home run pic.twitter.com/8cNrasfdFP— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) April 6, 2023Related ArticlesSan Francisco Giants | SF Giants fans: Crab fries, Italian beef, grilled cheese (with hot soup) join the Oracle Park lineup San Francisco Giants | 7 surprising World Series moments starring the Giants and Oakland A’s San Francisco Giants | ...

San Jose, Oakland airports rebound — yet stay below pre-COVID heights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

 San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan holds a model of a Spirit Airlines jetliner during an event at San Jose International Airport, February 2023. John Aitken, the city’s director of aviation, stands next to Mahan. (George Avalos/Bay Area News Group)Passenger travel activity continues to rebound at the international airports in San Jose and Oakland — yet both aviation hubs remain far below the heights they reached prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus.San Jose International Airport handled slightly more than 821,800 passengers during February, which was up 34% from the same month in 2022, according to a post on the airport’s website.Oakland International Airport accommodated just over 794,300 passengers in February, representing an increase of 19% compared with February 2022, the aviation complex reported.Measured over the most recent 12-month period that ended in February, both airports are showing steady improvement compared with recent years.Oakland Airport h...

Armed suspects tied to Redwood City catalytic converter thefts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

(KRON) -- The Redwood City Police Department is warning the public about a recent string of catalytic converter thefts involving armed suspects. There were eight catalytic converter thefts on March 21 that appeared to involve the same three suspects, Redwood City PD said in a news alert.Private security video police obtained from a resident showed a group of three suspects involved in one of the thefts. One of the suspects appeared to be armed with an AK-47 style assault weapon, police said. Armed home invasion suspect arrested by San Jose PD This is one of several recent catalytic converter theft incidents across the Bay Areas involving armed suspects. Redwood City PD is urging residents to use caution if they observe a catalytic converter theft in progress and to contact law enforcement."Do not take an action that would endanger yourself or others," police warn.Suspects in the March 21 thefts are described as follows:Suspect 1: Male wearing a Bape brand shark zip-up sweater, lig...

5 arrested in connection with stolen car found in Rohnert Park parking lot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

(BCN) -- A stolen car found in a Rohnert Park parking lot on Wednesday morning led to the arrests of five people and the seizure of burglary tools and stolen catalytic converters, police said.The car was spotted by officers about 10 a.m. in the 6000 Block of Redwood Drive, according to a post on Facebook by Rohnert Park police.A floor jack, saw blades and shaved keys were found inside, and police located suspects connected to the vehicle at a local motel room.The discovery of a stolen car in Rohnert Park led to the arrests of five people and the seizure of stolen catalytic converters and burglary tools on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Rohnert Park. (RPDPS via Bay City News)The discovery of a stolen car in Rohnert Park led to the arrests of five people and the seizure of stolen catalytic converters and burglary tools on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Rohnert Park. (RPDPS via Bay City News)More burglary tools, stolen catalytic convertors, and power tools were seized from the motel room, ...

Clarification: Congress-TikTok story

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:37 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story published April 3, 2023, The Associated Press reported on members of Congress defending their use of TikTok. The story should have made clear that the second part of the quote from Rep. Greg Landsman of Ohio ends with, “you have to imagine the administration or our government would say absolutely not.” And a new quote from him begins with, “You can’t have it on a government phone, and that’s good.” The two quotes appeared continuous in the original story. Source