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Authorities looking for caller who scammed a California woman out of $1 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

Scammers recently conned a woman into sending them more than $1 million after claiming to be representatives of Walmart and threatening her with arrest if the amount wasn’t paid, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Rancho Cucamonga Station deputies said in a statement released Friday, Dec. 29.On Wednesday, Dec. 27, at around 12:59 P.M., Rancho Cucamonga station deputies responded to the report of a theft.  Authorities learned that at some point on October, a 79-year-old woman was contacted by a caller who claimed to be a representative of WalMart International, Friday’s statement said.The representative told the victim her identity had been stolen and possible fraud had occurred, requiring her to deposit $1.25 million into a Bank of America account, and that she would be arrested if she did not comply. The victim complied and transferred the funds, authorities said.The victim received another call in December asking for more money and threatened she would be arrested or kille...

‘These are cries for help;’ Players allege Idaho women’s volleyball coach Chris Gonzalez regularly bullied them

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

It was the first time Chris Gonzalez left the women volleyball players he was coaching at the University of Idaho speechless.It wouldn’t be the last time.Gonzalez, hired only weeks earlier, was frustrated and then enraged with how a drill was proceeding in a practice in the spring of 2022, according to five people familiar with the incident. Finally, Gonzalez kicked a player out of the drill and took her place. When the drill still didn’t go as Gonzalez expected, he shoved a player over, knocking her to the ground, according to five people.“He physically pushed a player,” said Travel Morris, an Idaho middle blocker who participated in the drill. “Like physically in a very, bullying way, he literally told her to move and then pushed her and she fell to the floor.“He said, ‘Move!’ and just pushed her, like completely just pushed her over,” Morris said. “He pushed her quite aggressively.”“Everybody looked confused. As soon as it happened everybody on the court looked at each other like...

California youth, and their parents, can access free mental health app

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

The new year is bringing new mental health resources to California’s youth, right on their phones.Two new apps — available to state residents on Jan. 1 — will provide free resources, including one-on-one coaching support via in-app chat, call or video; a place to chat with peers; various wellness exercises; and information about local behavioral health resources or crisis services.Users will find “age-tailored” educational content, such as videos, games and podcasts, according to California’s Department of Health Care Services. The goal is to help parents and youth address an array of behavioral health concerns, including sleep habits, peer pressure, bullying, emotions, stress management and tantrums.The apps are coming at a time when people of all ages are struggling with mental and emotional health.For example, a study published earlier this year in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that hospitalizations and emergency room visits for suicide attempts and ideati...

First Bay Area baby born in 2024 appears to be in San Francisco

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

(KRON) -- The first baby born in the Bay Area in 2024 appears to be a baby boy born at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2024. Kaiser Permanente Spokesman Karl Sonkin said the boy was born at 12:21 a.m. A New Year’s sideshow led to 3 vehicles on fire Sonkin said another birth occurred early in 2024 at Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, with one baby girl born at 12:49 a.m. Kaiser Permanente also confirmed another baby was born at its medical center in Walnut Creek at approximately 12:56 a.m.The names and weights of the babies born at the Kaiser Permanente facilities were not immediately available publicly.Meanwhile, a baby girl named ZaLayah Ridgle was born at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus in Oakland at approximately 1:18 a.m. She weighed around 6 pounds and 10 ounces, the medical facility said.Copyright © 2024 Bay City News, Inc.

A New Year’s sideshow led to 3 vehicles on fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

(KRON) – A sideshow in Vallejo resulted in three torched vehicles on New Year’s Eve. Vallejo  Police Department was notified of a sideshow at the intersection of Sonoma Boulevard and Lemon Street by several residents around 2:43 a.m. on Sunday. According to police, the callers reported hundreds of cars participated in the sideshow. There were also reports of individuals shooting firearms and setting off fireworks at the sideshow.  1 person shot, OPD investigates Upon arrival, officers witnessed a “large” sideshow. According to police, three vehicles were engulfed in flames. The Solano County Sheriff's Office assisted Vallejo officers in intervening with the sideshow. The Vallejo Fire Department responded and extinguished the multiple fires.According to Vallejo PD, individuals participating in sideshow activity risk their vehicles being impounded for 30 days and incurring various fees from the impound lot. The participants can also face being under arrest. 

Donny van de Beek moves to Frankfurt on loan from Man United until end of the season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Donny van de Beek has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season, with the Bundesliga club having an option to buy the midfielder.The 26-year-old Netherlands international has made just six Premier League starts for United since moving from Ajax in 2020.His only top-flight appearance this season came as an 88th-minute substitute in a 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace at the end of September.United manager Erik ten Hag recently said his countryman Van de Beek needed a move to revive his career.Frankfurt sports director Markus Krosche told his club’s website on Monday: “Donny van de Beek fits our game idea perfectly and is an important piece of the puzzle for our team.”Van de Beek has made 62 appearances for United in all competitions, scoring two goals.Frankfurt is currently sixth in the Bundesliga.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Sports on TV for Tuesday, January 2

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsTuesday, January 2COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)6:30 p.m.FS1 — DePaul at UConn7 p.m.ACCN — Wake Forest at Boston CollegeBTN — Iowa at WisconsinCBSSN — Creighton at GeorgetownESPN — North Carolina at PittsburghESPN2 — East Carolina at FAUESPNU — Toledo at OhioPEACOCK — Purdue at MarylandSECN — Norfolk St. at Tennessee8:30 p.m.FS1 — Butler at St. John’s9 p.m.BTN — Northwestern at IllinoisCBSSN — Illinois St. at DrakeESPN — Syracuse at DukeESPN2 — Charlotte at SMUESPNU — UAB at UTSASECN — Penn at Auburn10:30 p.m.FS1 — New Mexico at Colorado St.IIHF HOCKEY (MEN’S)6 a.m.NHLN — World Junior Championship: Slovakia vs. Finland, Quarterfinal, Gothenburg, Sweden8:30 a.m.NHLN — World Junior Championship: Canada vs. Czech Republic, Quarterfinal, Gothenburg, Sweden11 a.m.NHLN — World Junior Championship: U.S. vs. Latvia, Quarterfinal, Gothenburg, Sweden1:30 p.m.NHLN — World Junior Championship: Sweden vs. Switzerland, Quarterfinal, Gothen...

Una primera versión del Mickey Mouse de Disney es de dominio público desde este 1 de enero

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

(CNN) — Este lunes 1 de enero, una primera versión del personaje más icónico de Disney pasó a ser de dominio público por primera vez.Durante casi un siglo, la imagen de Mickey Mouse ha estado ligada a la marca Walt Disney Company, pero el 1 de enero de 2024 expiraron los derechos de autor de Disney sobre “Steamboat Willie”, el primer cortometraje de Walt Disney protagonizado por Mickey Mouse.Eso significa que una de las primeras versiones de la compañía de su querido roedor está disponible para uso público.“Steamboat Willie” contra el Mickey moderno“Steamboat Willie” se estrenó en 1928 y ayudó a lanzar a Mickey Mouse y Walt Disney a la fama. Dado que la ley de derechos de autor de Estados Unidos —actualizada por última vez por el Congreso en 1998— permite que los mismos se mantengan durante 95 años, el derecho exclusivo de Disney sobre el personaje está a punto de terminar.La verdad sobre si Walt Disney está congelado y otros datos curiosos ...

Police searching for suspect in Commerce City homicide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are investigating a homicide in Commerce City.According to the Commerce City Police Department, officers were called to the area of 78th and Dahlia Street early Monday morning. The area is east of the Pelican Ponds Open Space.Police said they have identified a suspect but they have not been located.It is believed the suspect and the victim knew each other and the incident was not random. However, police have not yet said how the victim died. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Officers are asking the community to avoid the area because it is an active crime scene.The department is using several law enforcement resources to locate the suspect, and officers will release additional information if they need help locating them.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Florida’s 2nd back-to-school sales tax holiday underway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:40 GMT

FLORIDA — Just in time for the impending return to school, Florida kicks off its second “Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday” Monday, lasting through January 14. The initiative contains a range of essential items, offering tax-free status on various school necessities.Under the tax exemption, clothing and footwear under $100, school supplies under $50, and electronics, including laptops, tablets, and select accessories priced at $1,500 or less, are all eligible for the tax-free benefit.With the combination of the current tax holiday and the one held in July, experts project that Floridians stand to collectively save over $160 million. This substantial relief aims to ease the financial burden on families preparing for the upcoming school season.