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GOP Rep. George Santos says he is innocent of latest criminal allegation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

By Fredreka Schouten and Nicky Robertson | CNNEmbattled Rep. George Santos on Friday said he was “innocent” of an allegation that he had orchestrated a credit card skimming operation in 2017 in Seattle that led to the guilty plea and deportation of a Brazilian man.“Innocent,” the New York Republican told reporters on Capitol Hill. “Never did anything of criminal activity, and I have no mastermind event.”His denials came a day after Politico published a sworn statement that the publication said Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha had submitted this week to the FBI and other federal law enforcement officials, alleging that Santos had overseen the skimming operation.Trelha, whom Politico identified as a former roommate of Santos, pleaded guilty to “access device fraud” in 2017 in Seattle, federal records show. He had been arrested earlier that year after using a credit card skimming device and electronic camera on ATMs to “surreptitiously steal ...

Photos: EcoFashion on display at Santa Clara University

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

Student models wearing recycled and reimagined clothing, and in some cases grocery bags, sauntered past audience members consisting of students, staff and faculty for the recent EcoFashion Show at Santa Clara University’s Locatelli Student Activities Center.Designers and models from the university, with one designer being a staff member, created clothing from waste materials or clothes intended for the landfill. They were not allowed to spend any money. Fourteen different designs were shown by 16 designers.They each named their designs such as “Shwasted,” made primarily of Trader Joe’s and Target bags designed by eight students, and modeled by two students, Quin Doughty and Billy Wagner. Another was named “denim on denim on denim,” designed by Michelle Chinn and modeled by Jeni Deneen.Five judges picked winners in four categories: minimalist, high-end fashion, most imaginative and best overall. The audience chose “For the love of Denim”...

Longtime employee killed after roof collapses at Peet's Coffee distribution center in Oakland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- A longtime Peet's employee was killed early Friday morning when the roof of a Peet's Coffee distribution center in Oakland collapsed. A woman also suffered minor injuries in the collapse. The Peet's facility was also used by other coffee companies."We are all devastated by this tragedy," Peet's said in a statement. "The employee was a distribution lead and had been a beloved part of the Peet’s family for 17 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family." Bay Area storm updates: Flooding impacts morning commute The facility was located in the 600 block of 85th Avenue. The building was described as a large distribution center for several coffee companies, according to Michael Hunt of the Oakland Fire Department. Approximately 20 firefighters responded to the incident. It was eased to Peet's.The distribution center is currently closed while the cause of the collapse is under investigation. The building has been red tagged so only emergency pe...

49ers QB Brock Purdy undergoes elbow surgery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had surgery Friday on his injured throwing elbow that should allow him to return to play possibly as early as the start of next season.The 49ers said Dr. Keith Meister conducted an internal brace repair to Purdy’s right elbow. The team said Purdy is anticipated to start a throwing progression program in three months.The typical timeline for a full return is six months, which would be the start of the 2023 regular season.Purdy was originally scheduled to have surgery on Feb. 22, but Meister delayed it because there was too much swelling in the right elbow. Meister met again with Purdy last week and cleared him for the operation.Purdy tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on the first drive of a 31-7 loss in the NFC title game to Philadelphia on Jan. 29.Purdy went from the last pick of the draft to the starter in the conference title game in an impressive rookie season for the 49ers. He won his firs...

Oakland PD investigates suspicious death of man found underneath car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is investigating a suspicious death of a man officials said was found unresponsive underneath a car. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.Officers responded to the report on the 400 block of Lagunitas Avenue around 3 a.m. Friday. During a preliminary investigation officers said they found evidence that showed the man was committing a crime at their time of death. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact the OPD Criminal Investigations Division at (510)238-3326.

Tesla trapped under fallen tree during storm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- A tree fell on top of a Tesla Thursday night pinning two people inside. Both passengers suffered minor injuries and are expected to be OK, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.The incident happened near Old La Honda Road and Skyline Boulevard.(Cal Fire Redwood City)(Cal Fire Redwood City)(San Mateo County Sheriff's Office)Several crews responded including the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, Cal Fire Redwood City, Woodside Fire, Kings Mountain Fire, Midpen Rangers POA, and CHP Redwood City. The road was briefly closed Thursday night while crews cleared the area. Stay updated on the latest news during the Bay Area storm Flooding, fallen trees and debris have been causing traffic delays on roads around the Bay Area. Officials advise drivers to slow down, add extra travel time or avoid the roads altogether during the latest atmospheric river.

Fencing votes to let Russians compete ahead of Olympics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Fencing Federation has voted to allow athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus to resume competing in international events after an exclusion lasting more than a year, four national federations said on Friday.The decision appears to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete for qualifying spots for next year’s Paris Olympics.It puts Ukrainian athletes in the position of either competing against Russians — likely including members of the Russian military — or boycotting key events entirely. The FIE has not published the decision on its website following a federation congress held on Friday, and it did not immediately respond to a request for comment. However, four national federations issued statements that Russia and Belarus would be allowed to return after they were suspended because of the invasion of Ukraine.British Fencing said Russian and Belarusian fencers would be cleared to return from mid-April and they would compete as ...

10-year-old student arrested for having gun at Maine school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Police arrested a 10-year-old student in Maine after the student arrived on school grounds with a firearm on Friday.No one was injured, the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office said. The office said it responded to the Monroe Elemenrary School in Monroe on Friday just before 9 a.m. after fielding a report that the student had a firearm.The sheriff’s office said police worked with school staff to detain the student and seize the firearm. The student was then arrested and transported to Waldo County Sheriff’s Office.The office said there was no ongoing threat to the school or the community.The sheriff’s office and federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were investigating the incident, police said.No further information on the incident was immediately released. Monroe is a small community of about 900 people located about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northeast of Portland.Source

Sean McVay says he’s back for the long haul with LA Rams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay is grateful for the days he spent pondering his professional future after the roughest season of his life. That time allowed him to articulate everything he loves about coaching, and they left him more determined than ever to stay in the fight.McVay said he made “a decision for years to come” when he elected to stick with the Los Angeles Rams after the first losing season of his precocious NFL career. The youngest head coach ever to win the Super Bowl strongly considered walking away from his draining profession, but several days of reflection and conversations led McVay to a refreshed mindset and a genuine excitement for the future.“For me, the most important thing was reestablishing a purpose,” McVay said Friday in his first extensive public comments about his decision to return for a seventh season and beyond with Los Angeles.“This is a blessing to be able to do this,” McVay added. “I love coaching. I love working with players and coaches, and I thin...

Michigan man faces gun charge after FBI says he made threats

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:50 GMT

SEBEWAING, Mich. (AP) — A mentally ill Michigan man accused of making death threats on social media against Democratic politicians and those in the LGBTQ community was charged with illegally possessing guns.Randall Berka II, 30, is accused of posting various written threats on a YouTube channel, the FBI said in a criminal complaint unsealed Friday in federal court in Flint. According to the complaint, Berka — who lives with his parents in Sebewaing — said “biden deserves to die,” a reference to President Joe Biden, and that he was “more than willing tot kill whitmer,” a reference to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Berka also wrote, “I’ll kill anyone who tries to take my guns,” according to the FBI.He appeared in court Friday to hear the charge and was returned to jail to await a March 15 detention hearing. The federal defender office, which is representing Berka, declined to comment.Berka was involuntarily committed for mental health care in 2012 and declared incapacitated, wh...