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Another San Mateo County District 1 supervisor candidate drops out of race against Jackie Speier

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

They are running for the exits. Another candidate has pulled out of the San Mateo County’s District 1 supervisor race — the third since former Congresswoman Jackie Speier joined the contest in September.Jorge Quezada Flores, a 23-year-old county public health policy outreach officer who was making his first bid for public office, said in a campaign statement that he decided to suspend his campaign “after experiencing first-hand the mental toll that launching a grassroots campaign has on oneself and their loved ones.”“I am forever grateful for those who have supported my efforts, from my campaign team to the members of our community,” Flores said in a statement. “Thank you for believing in me and having my back. Though I wish I could’ve kept the campaign going, I also have to look out for my own health and I will still do everything I can to help out my community through my job as a public health policy outreach officer with the county....

McDonald’s employee in East Bay suspected of trying to run over teen customer with car

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

HERCULES — Isn’t the customer always supposed to be right?Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland: Man shot to death in fast-food parking lot Crime and Public Safety | Tracking device in stolen marijuana container leads East Bay police to arrest two suspected of robbing dispensary driver Crime and Public Safety | Oakland murder case falls apart after defense raises questions about impugned detective’s investigation Crime and Public Safety | Man shot while walking to car from Oakland BART station Crime and Public Safety | Two arrested in Oakland shooting that killed mother of two who was struck by stray bullet Police said that rule of thumb was thrown out on Monday by a rogue employee at a McDonald’s in the 1500 block of Sycamore Avenue. An argument between the worker and customer led to the employee’s arrest on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.That weapon,...

2 arrested for stray bullet killing of Oakland woman

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

(BCN) -- The Oakland Police Department announced Tuesday that two arrests have been made in connection with a fatal shooting from September. Tramonn Gray, 32, of Oakley, and Alonzo Dyer, 35, of Oakland, were arrested in connection with the killing of Wing Yin Wong on Sept. 15, police said. The shooting occurred in the 3600 block of 38th Avenue, where police believe Wong was hit by a stray bullet while in her residence as the alleged shooters targeted another vehicle. Officers responded to the scene and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, then transported Wong to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Acclaimed Oakland BBQ goes up in flames, days after being vandalized Gray and Dyer were arrested last Thursday. Additionally, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office announced it had filed charges against Gray and Dyer for their involvement in the homicide. Gray was charged with murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, attempted murder and shooting at an occup...

SPONSORED: Shen Yun celebrates Chinese culture with classical dance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

Former Shen Yun dancer/dance teacher Sherry Hu joined host Oliva Horton to chat about the upcoming Shen Yun performances in the Bay Area. Watch the clip to see where you can catch the next performance.

Karina Castro remembered as 'hero' after killer found guilty by jury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- A San Mateo County jury delivered its second verdict for Karina Castro's killer on Tuesday. One day after convicting Jose "Rafa" Solano Landaeta of first-degree murder, jurors also found several aggravating factors to be true. The Hayward man plotted and murdered his 27-year-old ex-girlfriend in a manner that was egregiously vicious and cruel on Sept. 8, 2022, according to the second verdict. Prosecutor Josh Stauffer said the case’s level of pre-meditated planning, violence, and the victim’s vulnerability were all aggravating factors. Landaeta chased Castro with a sword outside her San Carlos apartment building, nearly slashed off her arm, and decapitated her. Eye-witnesses testified that he continued swinging the sword into her head and neck even after she was dead.Karina Castro (Images via Facebook) The victim's two young daughters, both under age eight, were inside the apartment at the time. Landaeta was the father of the youngest daughter. Martin C...

Banco BBVA: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (BBAR) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $31.5 million.The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based bank said it had earnings of 15 cents per share.The financial holding company posted revenue of $2.05 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $1.02 billion, which topped Street forecasts.In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, the company’s shares hit $5. A year ago, they were trading at $2.70._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BBAR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BBARSource

Así será el reality del “El juego del calamar” en Netflix: premios, pruebas y más

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

(CNN Español) — Tal fue el éxito de “El juego del calamar” (“Squid Game”) en Netflix que sus creadores se aventuraron a crear un reality show inspirado en la serie de ficción que fascinó a sus seguidores en todas partes del mundo. Incluso replicaron algunos de los juegosEn “El juego del calamar: el desafío”, que se estrena este 21 de noviembre en Netflix, 465 personas se inscribieron para competir por un millonario premio en una serie de juegos que, según los avances del nuevo reality, se parece mucho a lo que se vio en “Squid Game”, de una de las producciones más exitosas de la plataforma de streaming.Tres personas recibieron atención médica en el rodaje del reality de “Squid Game”, pero Netflix niega cualquier “lesión grave”“The Challenge”, a diferencia de lo que retrataba el distópico drama surcoreano en el que las personas jugaban juegos de niños con la esperanza de ganar el millonario prem...

Oregon judge rules that voter-approved gun control law violates the state constitution

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge ruled Tuesday that a voter-approved gun control law violates the state constitution, continuing to block it from taking effect and casting fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure.The law, one of the toughest in the nation, was among the first gun restrictions to be passed after a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year changed the guidance judges are expected to follow when considering Second Amendment cases.The decision was handed down by Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio, the presiding judge in Harney County in rural southeast Oregon.The law requires people to undergo a criminal background check and complete a gun safety training course in order to obtain a permit to buy a firearm. It also bans high-capacity magazines.Measure 114 has been tied up in state and federal court since it was narrowly approved by voters last November.The state trial stemmed from a lawsuit filed by gunowners claiming the law violated the right to be...

¿Quién es Karina Milei, “El Jefe” de la exitosa campaña presidencial de Javier Milei?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

(CNN Español) — Tras la victoria del candidato populista de derecha, Javier Milei, en las últimas elecciones de Argentina, muchos ojos se posaron sobre los artífices de la victoria obtenida. Una de las personas centrales en la vida del nuevo presidente de Argentina es su hermana y confidente Karina Milei, llamada por el público libertario “El Jefe”.Karina Milei tiene 50 años —dos años menos que su hermano, es soltera y solo tiene “hijos perrunos”—. El departamento de prensa de la campaña informó que ella creció junto a su hermano en Villa Devoto, un barrio de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, y fueron juntos a la secundaria en el Instituto Cardenal Copello. Estudió durante cinco años alta repostería, Marketing y Comunicación en la Universidad de Belgrano y Relaciones Públicas en la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE). Su fuerte hermetismo hace que pocas veces dialogue con la prensa. CNN intentó contactarse con Karina Milei en diversas ocasiones para una...

Capturan a sospechoso de matar a tres vecinos tras una discusión en Colorado

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:47 GMT

Autoridades lograron capturar al presunto sospechoso de matar a tiros a tres personas y herir a una mujer adicional durante una pelea por una propiedad en una zona rural de Colorado. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Custer anunció el martes por la tarde que tienen detenido al sospechoso, Hanme K. Clark, de acuerdo con The Associated Press. El hombre fue arrestado por la Policía Estatal de Nuevo México y US Marshals. Dos hombres y una mujer fueron asesinados a tiros mientras otra mujer estaba siendo tratada en una unidad de traumatología del hospital pero se esperaba que sobreviviera, según la Oficina del Sheriff. Las víctimas mortales fueron identificadas como Rob Geers, Beth Wade, y James Daulton. La mujer herida es Patty Daulton. Las autoridades respondieron a un reporte de disparos cerca de la ciudad de Westcliffe, a unas 80 millas al sur de Colorado Springs, justo antes de la 1 p.m. del lunes. Piernas rotas y hemorragias: espeluznantes detalles en caso de padre a...