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This is how much California workers spend on their work commutes, study says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

A new study from the Chamber of Commerce, a website aimed at helping small business owners and entrepreneurs, sheds light on why employees nationwide may not be too keen on commuting to and from the office, especially for those who live in California.Researchers found that multiple California cities have the costliest commute in the country. San Francisco, for example, had the most expensive commute, with drivers spending $12,650.66 annually, or under $50 a day, to get to and from work. Why have traffic fatalities increased in California when more people are leaving the state? Fremont, Santa Clarita, Sunnyvale and Huntington Beach all ranked in the top 10.Los Angeles was placed in the 32nd position, with the annual commute cost costing drivers $6,877.72, or under $30 a day.Researchers looked at various factors, including the cost of living and the amount of time spent on the road, to represent the areas where drivers lose the most time and money while driving to work.The high cost...

Juvelyn Arroyo, Veronica Amezola, Kimberly Izquierdo Killed in Uber Crash on Vermont Avenue [South Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near Century Boulevard Kills 3 Uber Passengers; Two Others in Critical ConditionSOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA (August 29, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a traffic collision on Vermont Avenue claimed the lives of Juvelyn Arroyo, Veronica Amezola, and Kimberly Izquierdo.The fatal collision happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard in Westmont.According to reports, a Mercedes-Benz sedan was speeding on Vermont Avenue and was attempting to beat a red light. As a result, the Mercedes collided head-on with a black Honda sedan, driven by an Uber driver.The impact of the collision caused the Honda to spin on the road, ejecting one of its passengers across the street.Following the crash, first responders declared the three passengers inside the Uber dead at the scene. The LA County Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased women as 23-year-old Juvelyn Arroyo, 23-year-old Veronica Amezola, and 27-year-old Kimberly...

Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin buried in private

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

Associated PressST. PETERSBURG, Russia — A private burial was held for Yevgeny Prigozhin, ending a tumultuous journey from St. Petersburg street thug to Kremlin-financed mercenary leader, following a suspicious plane crash two months after his brief mutiny that challenged the authority of President Vladimir Putin.His spokespeople said Tuesday a service took place behind closed doors, and directed “those who wish to bid their farewell” to the 62-year-old head of the Wagner private military contractor to go to the Porokhovskoye cemetery in his hometown. Their statement ended media speculation on where and when Prigozhin would be laid to rest, with his funeral shrouded in secrecy.A wooden cross towered over his flower-covered grave. Nearby stood a Russian tricolor and a black Wagner flag. Russian media cited unidentified sources as saying Prigozhin was laid to rest Tuesday without any publicity, per his family’s wishes.Members of the Russian National Guard were statio...

Single family residence in Alameda sells for $1.6 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

1590 Pacific Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,301-square-foot house built in 1896 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located in the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue in Alameda was sold on July 13, 2023. The $1,600,000 purchase price works out to $695 per square foot. This single-story home has three bedrooms and two baths.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 772-square-foot home on the 1700 block of Buena Vista Avenue in Alameda sold in April 2023, for $785,000, a price per square foot of $1,017. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom.In April 2023, a 2,159-square-foot home on Hibbard Street in Alameda sold for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $718. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.On Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, in February 2023, a 955-square-foot home was sold for $975,000, a price per square foot of $1,021. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom. 

Unlocking the financial benefits of a rate buydown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

Elliott Homes is unlocking the financial benefits of a rate buydown, making homeownership possible in Sacramento.Manzanita at Saratoga Estates is one of three Elliott Homes communities awaiting you in El Dorado Hills. At Elliott Homes, we believe that every moment counts, especially when it comes to your family’s well-being and happiness. With our array of move-in-ready homes available in Sacramento — you can avoid the wait and ensure a smooth transition for your loved ones before the holidays arrive. Embrace the convenience of our thoughtfully designed communities, each crafted to foster a sense of belonging and harmony.Purchasing a new home is an exciting milestone in anyone’s life, but it also comes with significant financial considerations. At Elliott Homes, our team is always looking for ways to help our potential homeowners save money without sacrificing their dream home, and it’s for that reason that we’re offering our potential buyers a rate buydown on our move-in-ready...

1 arrested in connection to viral photo of woman flashing AK-47

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A viral photograph of a woman flashing an AK-47 assault rifle around San Francisco is now being used by federal investigators to keep her boyfriend locked up.The photo was released by San Francisco police in the summer of 2021 after the young lady and a Cadillac driver allegedly participated in an illegal sideshow on Barneveld Avenue and McKinnon Avenue. The eye-catching image went viral on social media.(Image via United States Attorney's Office) In court documents recently filed by the United States Attorney's Office, the suspected sideshow driver was identified as Christopher Gonzalez Nunez, 26, of Hayward. Nunez is a felon, a member of the San Francisco Mission District Nortenos, and is the woman's "significant other," prosecutors wrote. He has "a disturbing history of gang participation, gun possession and manufacturing, and reckless driving," court documents state. The FBI raided Nunez's house on Woodroe Avenue in Hayward earlier this summer. Agents seiz...

Massive haul of psychedelic drugs seized in Livermore traffic stop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was arrested in Livermore Monday after a traffic stop led police to uncover a massive quantity of psychedelic drugs, according to the Livermore Police Department. Livermore PD officers stopped a 2007 Gray Jeep Liberty at 2:30 a.m. Monday near Northfront and Greenville Roads.The vehicle had a suspended registration and officers learned the driver also had a suspended license. Burglars targeting boats on Oakland estuary After searching the vehicle, police say they found more than $1,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia and numerous drugs that included:More than two grams of LSDMore than 14 grams of MDMA26 grams of psilocybinThe Jeep's driver, 42-year-old Christopher Bellemare of San Francisco, was arrested on drag charges that included:Sale of transportation of a controlled substancePossession for sale of controlled substanceHe was transported to Santa Rita Jail.

Katie Porter partners with GOP rep to introduce bill to prevent infant formula crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

(KRON) -- Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine), the top Democrat on the Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, has teamed up Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) to introduce a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing another infant formula shortage. The bill is known as the Safeguarding Kids and Families from Critical Food Shortages Act, according to a press release on Porter's website. Senate candidates visit Stockton to support Rep. Josh Harder reelection campaign “Both a major formula manufacturer and the responsible government watchdog let parents down last year by failing to catch bacterial contamination until it was too late,” said Porter, one of three leading Democrats running to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat. “To give parents peace of mind and to prevent another bacterial outbreak from devolving into a disaster, my Safeguarding Kids and Families from Critical Food Disruptions Act empowers the FDA and holds the agency accountable for getting answers from manufact...

Red Flag warnings issued for parts of North Bay as fire danger rises

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

(KRON) -- Red Flag warnings have been issued for parts of eastern Napa County beginning Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service Bay Area. The warnings, which go into effect in North Bay interior mountain areas, take effect at 11 p.m. Tuesday and last through 8 p.m. Wednesday.The NWS warns of gusty north winds of 35-40 mph and afternoon relative humidity of 13 to 20%. Burglars targeting boats on Oakland estuary Red Flag warnings are issued amid dry and windy conditions that potentially lead to critical fire weather danger. During such warnings, the NWS advises people not to burn outdoors as weather conditions will be conducive to rapid fire spread, and to keep in touch with local officials for up-to-date information regarding the need for evacuations.Today's Red Flag Warning was the first one issued by the NWS Bay Area since October 2021.Areas around Santa Rosa and Cloverdale are also under the warning. Conditions for rapid fire spread are most prominent along the ...

Recently signed Dalvin Cook practices for the first time with the Jets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:04 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Dalvin Cook stepped into the practice huddle for the New York Jets for the first time and finally settled into his new backfield.“Now I feel like I’m part of the Jets,” a smiling Cook said Tuesday. “Now I feel like I’m part of the team.”It has been a whirlwind past several months for the star running back, who had offseason shoulder surgery, was released by Minnesota for salary cap reasons, visited the Jets during training camp, considered his options before signing with New York and then recently witnessed the birth of his first child.“It was just a lot going on,” Cook said. “Now I get to dig deep into the playbook, get familiar with the guys in the huddle and just have fun with this, with the guys I’ve got in the locker room. I’m ready to go. It’s a lot of fun.”The 28-year-old running back signed a one-year deal with the Jets two weeks ago, a contract that could be worth up to $8.6 million including incentives. Cook is expected to complement Breece ...