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Donald Trump’s GOP rivals once again compelled to rally to his defense after Colorado ruling

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

By JILL COLVIN and HANNAH FINGERHUT (Associated Press)AMES, Iowa (AP) — With less than a month to go before voting begins, Donald Trump ‘s Republican rivals are once again rallying to his defense, this time after Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled to remove him from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause.Just as they had following Trump’s successive indictments as he racked up 91 criminal charges, the GOP front-runner’s opponents cast the landmark decision — the first time in history the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate and one the former president has vowed to appeal — as inappropriate, a “stunt” and an “attack on democracy.” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis charged the court’s ruling was a plot to ensure Trump wins the nomination because Democrats view him as the weakest Republican candidate.“Look, it’s unfair. T...

Worker killed in Orange County trench accident

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

A worker died in an accident inside a trench at an excavation site in Tustin on Wednesday, authorities said.Fire crews responded to the 9800 block of Newport Avenue at about 10:30 a.m.Authorities say the victim, a man, was about 15 feet underground when something fell on his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.The trench where a worker died in an accident on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Tustin, California. (KTLA)The nature of the accident wasn't immediately released, nor was the name of the victim.KTLA 5 reporter Chip Yost said co-workers and family members who gathered at the scene were visibly distraught. Fire crews were still working to stabilize the trench to remove the victim's body as of 1:00 p.m. Hazmat crews were also dispatched to monitor the air quality inside the trench.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA 5 News for updates.

California ski resorts getting much-needed snow

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

An atmospheric river that’s drenching most of California with rain is dumping impressive amounts of snow on the ski resorts. Mammoth Mountain is reporting eight to 12 inches of fresh powder over the past several days, a spokesperson told KTLA. All main base areas at the Eastern Sierra resort are now open. SoCal braces for 3 days of rain, potential t-storms and flooding In the Lake Tahoe area, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose and Northstar have received a foot or more of snow, according to onethesnow.com. Heavenly is reporting six inches.In Southern California, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain and Mountain High have yet to report any fresh snow from the storm.California’s ski resorts are certainly in need of fresh snow since the season is often to a relatively slow start. Most resorts are reporting base depths of well under three feet and the amount of open terrain is extremely limited.

Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia-themed land could come to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

Shanghai Disneyland celebrated the opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land on Wednesday: an area that could come to the Disneyland Resort should the theme park’s long-term expansion plans come to fruition.Disney fans have theorized that lands, rides and attractions based on “Tangled,” “Zootopia” and “Tron” and expanded areas based on “Peter Pan” and “Toy Story” could come to the Anaheim-based theme park resort if its ambitious DisneylandForward plan is approved by the city. Expansion plans reveal 16 new rides, new show could come to Disneyland Resort DisneylandForward details how Disney wants to update and expand the Anaheim resort to include "new lands and adventures," shops and restaurants within the existing property it currently owns.Shanghai Disneyland is now showing Disney fans what a Zootopia-themed land could look like in Anaheim.A day view of the Zootopia area skyline. (Disney) The frozen Pawsicles.at the new Zootopia area as since in the Zootopia movie. (Disney...

Dungeness crab season for California’s far north counties will open Jan. 5

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

State officials announced Wednesday that Dungeness crab season will be allowed to open Jan. 5 in California’s northernmost counties — Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte.However, commercial crabbing in the rest of the state, from the Sonoma/Mendocino count line south to the Mexican border, will remain on hold because of the risk of migrating humpback whales becoming tangled in fishing lines.The decision was made in consultation with representatives of the fishing industry, environmental organizations and scientists. The next risk assessment will take place Jan. 11, officials said.Fleets in the far north will be allowed to drop their crab pots on Jan. 2.Traditionally, California’s commercial season begins Nov. 15 and the recreational season earlier than that.Since 2015, there have been delays in all but one commercial Dungeness season in the Bay Area. A toxin, domoic acid, that could sicken anyone who eats the tainted crab destroyed Northern California’s 2015-2016 commercia...

The five most expensive reported home sales in Hayward the week of Dec. 11

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

A house that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hayward in the past two weeks.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $825,000. The average price per square foot ended up at $507.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of December 4 to the week of Dec. 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $550K, single-family house in the 20800 block of Agnes LaneThe 702 square-foot single-family home in the 20800 block of Agnes Lane has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in October and the total purchase price was $550,000, $783 per square foot. The house was built in 1947. The house features two bedrooms and one bathrooms.Agnes Lane4. $695K, townhouse in the 600 block of Atherton PlaceThe sale of the townhouse in the 600 block of Atherton Place in Hayward has been finalized...

49ers players racking up 2024 Pro Bowl votes

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

Truth be told, 49ers players will likely be grateful for the invitation but be bitterly disappointed if they’re eligible to participate in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Fla. on Feb. 4.They’d rather be preparing to play in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas the following week.With voting set to close on Christmas Day, the following players 49ers are the leading vote-getters at their positions according to results released by the NFL on Wednesday:Defensive end: Nick BosaInside linebacker: Fred WarnerRunning back: Christian McCaffreyTackle: Trent WilliamsTight end: George KittleFullback: Kyle JuszczykLong-snapper: Taybor PepperPunter: Mitch WishnowskyTwo players are second in the voting but are leaders in the NFC and thus would receive invitations: quarterback Brock Purdy and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave. Purdy is second at quarterback to Miami’s Tua Tagovaiola and Hargrave trails on Kansas City’s Chris Jones.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | ...

Mother charged, accused of killing daughter in Martinez DUI crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

(KRON) -- A mother is accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter after she allegedly crashed the family's vehicle into a tree while driving under the influence, investigators said.Contra Costa County prosecutors filed a flurry of felony charges on Wednesday against Shakela Janey Dominick, 32. Dominick's 11-year-old child was also inside the family's gray Honda SUV when it veered off Highway 4 in Martinez and collided into a tree. The deadly wreck happened around midnight Sunday. Witnesses told KRON4 that the 11-year-old child barely survived and paramedics performed life-saving CPR. The child's sister died. The 5-year-old girl was identified by a coroner as Dearri Shula.A 5-year-old girl was killed in this Martinez crash on Highway 4. A Martinez resident who lives near the crash scene said, "That's the sad part about it. They didn't even have a chance to grow up."California Highway Patrol officers said the girl was not properly restrained in a child car seat. CHP officers conducted ...

Serial Walnut Creek burglar arrested, charged by Contra Costa County DA

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

(KRON) -- A serial Walnut Creek burglar was arrested last week on Dec. 14, the Walnut Creek Police Department announced on Wednesday. Darrell Lipston was arrested in connection to multiple burglaries on the 100 block of Pringle Avenue.WCPD officers conducted a probation search of Lipston's Pittsburg residence. It was discovered that Lipston had all of the stolen property in connection to these burglaries, police said. Serial Bay Area shoplifter arrested 90 times Lipston was also arrested for possession of stolen property, conspiracy and violation of probation. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility with no bail, according to county jail records. On Monday, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed charges against Lipston. He was charged with six counts of residential burglary, three counts of grand theft and four counts of vandalism.Lipston is due in court on Jan. 2, 2024.

Do you think holiday shopping deals have gotten worse this year? You might be right

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:49 GMT

Still looking for some last-minute Christmas presents at a deal? Chances are you have a ton of options, but not at a great discount.New data shows retailers are not generally offering the same level of discounts this year, compared to the last few holiday seasons.“Generally, you’re looking for, when are those discounts happening? We’re in the season,” Rayne Gaisford, chief product officer and head of data strategy with Vertical Knowledge, told WTOP.The data analytics firm, which gathers and examines public open information, compiled all prices on all products at various online retailers over the past three years. They found that, while there’s a larger volume of discounted products across their entire catalog, the discount on an individual product isn’t as much as the 2022 or 2021 holiday season.“We’re not getting that, ‘Go buy it right now, it’s a super low price that’s going to be the deal breaker of the year,'̶...