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Maserati-driving suspects fail to steal catalytic converter in Berkeley, threaten witness with guns

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

BERKELEY — Two men driving a Maserati SUV failed to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle Thursday morning and pointed guns at a man walking his dog before fleeing, police said.The attempted theft, from a Toyota Prius, happened about 6:08 a.m. Thursday in the area of Bancroft Way and McGee Avenue in central Berkeley.Police said the men could not steal the converter because it was equipped with a theft prevention device.While the men were trying to steal the converter, a man walking his dog passed by, prompting the suspects to brandish a rifle and pistol at the man, police said. The man was not injured.The men then sped off in the white Maserati SUV, which had paper plates. They are being sought, police said. Detailed descriptions of the suspects were not released.So far this year there have been 231 catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley, authorities said. Last year there were 846 catalytic converter thefts in the city.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ...

Sale closed in Oakland: $1.5 million for a two-bedroom home

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

471 North Street – Google Street ViewThe historic property located in the 400 block of North Street in Oakland was sold on March 17, 2023 for $1,525,000, or $1,388 per square foot. The house, built in 1914, has an interior space of 1,099 square feet. The property features two bedrooms, one bath, and a garage. It sits on a 4,160-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:A 1,320-square-foot home on the 400 block of 63rd Street in Oakland sold in September 2022, for $1,750,000, a price per square foot of $1,326. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 1,703-square-foot home on 62nd Street in Oakland sold for $2,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,674. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On 62nd Street, Oakland, in November 2022, a 1,904-square-foot home was sold for $1,725,000, a price per square foot of $906. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Lamar Jackson’s extension with Ravens comes with a 49ers’ twist

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Lamar Jackson is coming to Levi’s Stadium this year, just not as the 49ers’ quarterback.So stop envisioning joining an all-star cast complete with Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and many more.Jackson, after months of speculation about a potential trade, reportedly agreed to a five-year extension Thursday with the Baltimore Ravens, who’s itinerary this coming season includes their first visit to the 49ers since 2015.Coach Kyle Shanahan proved correct in anticipating last month that Jackson would remain with the Ravens.Everyone knows Lamar’s skillset. Lamar’s a stud. I’m sure he’ll work it out there. Lamar’s a great player,” Shanahan said at the NFL annual meeting in Phoenix. “We have three quarterbacks who are good with us right now, and we’re set with where our roster is salary-cap wise.”General manager John Lynch echoed that stance Monday, even though by simply acknowledging that the 49ers expl...

Kings fans wear shirts cussing out Draymond Green

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) -- Given his history of technical fouls and trash talk, Draymond Green, outside of Warriors fans, is one of the more disliked players in all of the NBA. He also has a history of garnering hatred from opposing fans. During Wednesday's Game 5 between the Warriors and Kings in Sacramento, two fans of the home team were spotted with shirts cussing out the Warriors forward (photo below). "Draymond is a b***h," read across the shirts of two Kings fans inside Golden 1 Center who witnessed the Warriors' 123-116 win and take a 3-2 series lead. Bay Area transit agency accuses NBA of trying to ‘kneecap’ Warriors’ dynasty over Game 6 schedule (@JDumasReports)Green told KRON4's Jason Dumas he has seen the shirts. Coming off the bench for the second consecutive game since his Game 3 suspension, Green scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting in 31 minutes. That's well above his season average of 8.5 points per game.Kings fans aren't the first to show their dislike for Gree...

San Mateo elder care facility where residents died risks losing license

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

(KRON) -- An elderly care facility in San Mateo that was the site of a triple poisoning last year is in danger of losing its license. The State of California has filed a legal action to revoke the license for Atria Park of San Mateo, following the high-profile incident in which two residents died.The poisoning occurred in August of 2022. Investigators believe that residents of the facility were served a pitcher of cleaning solution that was mistaken for cranberry juice. SF DA upholds charges against suspect in ex- fire commissioner attack Gertrude Maxwell, a 93-year-old resident, died shortly after drinking a glass that was served to her. Another resident, Peter Schroder, also 93, died two weeks later after spending two weeks in the hospital in "extreme pain," according to his daughter.A third resident who ingested the solution, which reaches maximum potency three to five days after being ingested, survived.A former employee of the facility, Alisia River Mendoza, 35, of East Palo...

Search suspended for Australian overboard south of Hawaii

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday it’s suspending its search for an Australian cruise ship passenger in waters south of Hawaii.Kevin Cooper, a search and rescue mission coordinator for the Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu, said in a news release the Coast Guard decided to call off the search after reviewing the case and discussing it with Australian consular officials and the passenger’s next of kin. The ship Quantum of the Seas notified the Coast Guard of a man overboard Tuesday night when the ship was 500 miles (800 kilometers) south of Kailua-Kona.The Royal Caribbean International cruise ship searched for the passenger for about two hours before resuming its course to the Big Island. A Coast Guard C-130 air crew spent six hours searching on Wednesday before returning to Oahu to refuel. Quantum of the Seas left Brisbane, Australia on April 12 and was scheduled to arrive in Honolulu on Friday. Source

Silica Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

KATY, Texas (AP) — KATY, Texas (AP) — U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. (SLCA) on Thursday reported net income of $44.6 million in its first quarter.The Katy, Texas-based company said it had net income of 57 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 64 cents per share.The commercial silica producer posted revenue of $442.2 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SLCA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SLCASource

Ex-Minneapolis officer pleads guilty after fatal chase

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal vehicular homicide after a police pursuit killed an innocent bystander two years ago.In exchange for the plea, a second-degree manslaughter charge against Brian Cummings was dismissed.Prosecutors said Cummings was pursuing a suspected car thief on July 6, 2021, when he ran a red light and hit a car driven by Leneal Frazier, 40, of St. Paul, who died at the scene. Officials said the chase wound through north Minneapolis and reached speeds of up to 100 mph in residential neighborhoods where the speed limit was 25 mph, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. Under the plea deal, Cummings, a 14-year police veteran, could serve up to one year in the county workhouse and three to five years of probation. If he violates probation, he could face up to four years in prison.Cummings was scheduled to go to trial next week. His sentencing was scheduled for June 22. Frazier, the father of six children, was ...

Late goal by teenager lifts Valencia out of relegation zone

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

MADRID (AP) — It took a stoppage-time goal by teenager Javi Guerra for Valencia to seal its comeback and leave the Spanish league’s relegation zone on Thursday.The 19-year-old midfielder entered as an 89th-minute substitute and scored the winner four minutes later to give Valencia a 2-1 win over Valladolid, sending the home crowd into a frenzy at Mestalla Stadium.The victory, Valencia’s second in a row after a run of three losses and a draw, lifted the club to 16th place, two points clear of the relegation zone.Guerra, who came through Valencia’s youth squads and is touted as one of Spain’s promising youngsters, got past a defender just outside the area before sending a left-footed shot into the top corner for his first goal with Valencia’s main squad.Valladolid, sitting in 14th place and coming off two straight victories, was two points ahead of Valencia with seven matches remaining.The visitors opened the scoring with Cyle Larin in a breakaway in the ...

Provident Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:10:37 GMT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Provident Financial Services Inc. (PFS) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $40.5 million.The Jersey City, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of 54 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 59 cents per share.The holding company for The Provident Bank posted revenue of $165.7 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $130.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PFS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PFSSource