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NY AG: Trump request to delay civil fraud trial 'brazen and meritless’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) office late Wednesday night pushed back on former President Trump’s “brazen and meritless” attempt to delay an upcoming civil trial in which she is suing Trump, his business and two of his adult children for fraud.James warned a delay could cause issues with Trump’s broader court calendar, in which he is facing four criminal indictments. The trial in this civil suit was set to begin Oct. 2, but a judge issued an interim pause after Trump claimed the trial judge was ignoring an appellate ruling. The pause request now heads to a panel of New York appeals judges for a final decision. Judith Vale, deputy solicitor general in James’s office, called Trump’s petition a “brazen and meritless attempt” to “usurp” the trial judge’s authority to manage his own docket and his “fundamental judicial role” to issue certain rulings. The New York attorney general’s office is suing Trump, the Trump Organization and two of his adult children, Eric...

40oz Beers in St. Louis are not banned, just regulated

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS – For those wondering about the availability of 40oz beers in St. Louis, they are not banned in the city. However, there are regulations in place: they cannot be sold below room temperature, and customers are limited to purchasing only one at a time. According to St. Louis Ordinance 68536, section 14.03.100, for beer, "a licensee, his agent, servant, or employee may sell at retail a single glass bottle or container of intoxicating malt liquor or nonintoxicating beer if it has a liquid content of 32 ounces or more at room temperature only."  City leaders want to reclaim Famous Barr building after owners stop paying for security In simpler terms, businesses can sell large bottles of beer as long as they meet the size requirement and are not chilled or cold. Customers are allowed to buy only one glass bottle or container of beer at a time that has 32 ounces of liquid or more. The bottle or container must be at normal room temperature.Some locations in St. Louis, such as Ran...

Denver Walls mural fest hopes to reset, expand street-art scene

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

First impressions can be tricky. We project and make assumptions based on appearance, and those feelings often persist despite new information.With most art, that’s the point — provoking reaction and discussion, opening new space for expression and, in the case of murals, changing the way we look at outdoor, urban environments.For this year’s inaugural Denver Walls mural festival, Ally Grimm, the 31-year-old, Denver-based director, is doing everything she can to set the right tone. In addition to curating 17 headlining artists and producing the event, she’s promoting related gallery openings, youth scholarships, and businesses in the River North Art District, across which Denver Walls takes place Sept. 22-Oct. 3.Julie Chon, a.k.a. Kimchi Juice, is a Korean-American muralist who will visit Denver to paint for the Denver Walls festival in RiNo. (Provided by Julia Chon)“This lineup sets the precedent for how we want to move forward,” Grimm said. R...

Driver killed in 405 Freeway crash; traffic snarled for tens of thousands

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

One person was killed in a crash on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles early Thursday morning, forcing a closure of southbound lanes that impacted traffic across a wide area.The crash was reported around 4:45 a.m. on the freeway near Skirball Center Drive in Brentwood, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.First responders found a vehicle had collided with the back of a trailer being pulled by a big rig. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, a Fire Department spokesperson confirmed. Two lanes are closed after a fatal crash on the 405 Freeway on Sept. 21, 2023. (KTLA)All lanes on the southbound side were closed immediately following the crash. Lanes began to reopen around 6:15 a.m. Track real-time traffic jams Southbound 405 traffic was backed up to the 118 Freeway with some drivers exiting on Sepulveda Boulevard as an alternate. All southbound canyon routes out of the San Fernando Valley quickly became jammed including Laurel Canyon, Coldwater Canyon, Topa...

Five Hospitalized after SUV Crash on Interstate 80 [Auburn, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

Single-Vehicle Crash Near Ophir Road Left Multiple People InjuredAUBURN, CA (September 21, 2023) – Monday afternoon, a single SUV crash on Interstate 80 left several people hospitalized, including three children.The collision was reported around 2:45 p.m. along the westbound lanes of I-80 near Maple Street, west of Ophir Road.According to California Highway Patrol, a westbound gold Ford SUV crashed into a center divide for unknown reasons.As a result, the SUV rolled over an unknown number of times before landing on its wheels.The 30-year-old Stockton woman driving the vehicle sustained major injuries from the crash, while her front passenger, identified to be a 39-year-old man, received leg injuries.Responding medical personnel also transported three children, ages 2, 8, and 9 to a hospital for medical evaluation.In the end, Auburn officials temporarily diverted the traffic to Ophir Road as crews cleared the scene. The roadway has since been reopened.One small driving mistake ...

Female Driver Killed in Fiery Auto Collision on Highway 580 [Oakland, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

Woman Pronounced Dead after Fiery Car Accident near Beaumont AvenueOAKLAND, CA (September 21, 2023) -Late Tuesday morning, a female driver lost her life in a fiery automobile collision on Highway 580.Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, which occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m., near the Beaumont Avenue overpass.According to reports, the driver of a white Chevrolet Trailblazer collided with a Chevrolet Bolt, operated by a 44-year-old woman. The Chevrolet Bolt came to a stop in the central divider, while the Trailblazer halted on the right shoulder.Reports also indicate that one of the involved vehicles caught fire. Oakland firefighters arrived and successfully extricated both female drivers from their vehicles and extinguishing the flames.Both women were transported to a hospital by paramedics where one of them succumbed to her injuries. As of now, the identities of the individuals involved have not been released to the public.At approximately 11:16 a.m., authorities ...

Woman Dies in DUI Crash on Rindge Lane [Redondo Beach, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

Driver Arrested after Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Near Artesia BoulevardREDONDO BEACH, CA (September 21, 2023) – Monday evening, a two-car collision involving a DUI driver on Rindge Lane left a woman dead.The deadly collision happened shortly before 6:40 p.m. at the intersection of Rindge Lane and Artesia Boulevard.Responding officers declared a female driver dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver, who was believed to have caused the crash, was transported to a local hospital with unspecified injuries.At this time, authorities are preparing to present felony DUI charges of vehicular manslaughter to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.No further details regarding the Rindge Lane two-vehicle crash have been released to the public. The Coroner’s Office will release the deceased woman’s identity once the next of kin has been notified.Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact traffic investigator Scot Martin at 310-379-...

Ian Streebel Arrested, 3 Hospitalized after DUI Collision on Lakeville Highway [Petaluma, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

Three Hospitalized after Head-On Collision near Pine View WayPETALUMA, CA (September 21, 2023) – On Tuesday, Ian Streebel was in custody following a DUI-related collision on Lakeville Highway that left three others injured.Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene around 11:05 a.m., near Pine View Way and the Kaiser Permanente medical facility.As per reports, the driver of a blue Chevrolet truck lost control while traveling eastbound on the highway. Consequently, the Chevrolet veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision with a green Kia Soul.Paramedics arrived and took the three Kia occupants to a nearby hospital for further medical attention. After investigative procedures, police concluded that the Chevrolet’s driver was operating the vehicle under the influence of narcotics.Consequently, Ian Streebel, a 32-year-old resident of Santa Rosa, was taken into police custody on suspicion of DUI. Subsequently, Streebel was booked into the Sonoma County Jail.Off...

Suspect In Deputy Killing Charged With Murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

Murder charges have been filed against Kevin Cataneo Salazar in the killing of Los Angeles Sheriff’s (LASD) Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer.Salazar, 29, entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, with a following court date scheduled for Tuesday, November 7.“My heart is broken during this incredibly difficult time for the family of Deputy Clinkunbroomer and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,” Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement. “This senseless act of violence is an affront to the values of justice and peace that we hold dear in our community. Our law enforcement partners worked tirelessly to investigate and find the alleged individual responsible for murdering Deputy Clinkunbroomer. I want to assure you that my office’s Crimes Against Peace Officer’s Division is committed to bringing to justice the person responsible for this heinous crime.”It is alleged that Salazar shot into a police vehicle outside of the Palmdale Sheriff’s s...

California sues Bay Area crisis pregnancy centers for offering abortion-pill reversal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:25 GMT

California sued Bay Area crisis pregnancy centers Thursday for offering an abortion pill reversal procedure that Attorney General Rob Bonta said is unproven and largely experimental.The lawsuit against Heartbeat International, a national anti-abortion group, and RealOptions Obria, which operates pregnancy centers in San Jose, Oakland, Redwood City and Union City, accuses them of deceptive and fraudulent advertising of the abortion pill reversal procedure in violation of California’s false advertising and unfair competition laws.“Those who are struggling with the complex decision to get an abortion deserve support and trustworthy guidance — not lies and misinformation,” Bonta said. “We are launching today’s lawsuit to put a stop to their predatory and unlawful behavior.”Heartbeat International and RealOptions Obria representatives were not immediately available for comment.Abortion pills have become a central front in the nation’s battl...