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Ex-St. Louis postal worker admits to depositing checks from stolen mail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis woman and former U.S. Postal Service admitted to stealing checks from the mail and depositing them in her own account during a federal court hearing Wednesday. Porcia Rhodes, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of mail theft by a USPS employee. She was originally charged with four counts of bank fraud. Mayor resigns, hired weeks later in new job making 6x more Prosecutors claim Rhodes committed the crimes between July 26, 2022, and Sept. 22, 2022, replacing the payee’s name on the check with her own and depositing the checks with a mobile device.An indictment alleges Rhodes altered and deposited or attempted to deposit 21 checks totaling more than $5,000. According to her plea agreement, Rhodes said she intercepted a birthday card containing a $500 check that a Troy, Illinois, woman was trying to mail to her grandson in Florida. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. S...

Legal Lens: Push for Missouri statute of limitations reform in sexual abuse cases

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - There’s an effort underway in Missouri to change the statute of limitations for when victims of sexual abuse can take civil action against their abuser. In Wednesday's Legal Lens segment, Brown & Crouppen attorney Andrea McNairy takes a closer look at why some say the change is needed. 

Mandatory evacuations lifted in southeast Wellington following home explosion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Mandatory evacuations have been lifted in southeast Wellington following a home explosion Wednesday afternoon.Evacuations were ordered from Jockey Drive south to the area of Little Fox Lane to Back Stretch Drive at around 3:11 p.m.No information as to what caused the explosion was immediately available, but pictures obtained by Denver7 at the scene showed a multi-story home partially collapsed from the explosion.It’s not clear if any residents were inside at the time.Read more at our partner, Denver7.

10 Freeway: Crews completely clear hazardous materials 2 days ahead of schedule

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

Crews working to clear the remains of hazardous materials left behind from the destructive fire that significantly damaged the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles have finished ahead of schedule, clearing the way for Caltrans crews to begin the important restoration work needed to reopen the vital roadway.On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Caltrans emergency contractors cleared all the hazardous materials from the repair site two days earlier than originally expected.With that milestone reached, repair crews now have full access on the site to shore up support pillars and speed up repairs, Newsom said."This critical, ahead-of-schedule milestone helps us safely get Los Angeles’ traffic moving in December," Gov. Newsom said. "I’m grateful for Caltrans District 7’s around-the-clock work to safely repair the 10 as quickly as possible. California is leveraging an all-of-government approach working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get this done." Closure of 10 ...

Compton to unveil street named after late rapper Eazy-E

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

Soon, it will be possible to pull up to Eazy Street in your ’64 Impala.The 100 block of Auto Drive South, which runs off of Alameda Street and into the Gateway Towne Center shopping plaza, will soon be known as “Eazy Street” after the Compton City Council voted to rename the street in September.Eazy-E, whose real name was Eric Lynn Wright, was born and raised in Compton before he shot to stardom in 1988 with his rap group, N.W.A. The group consisted of Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, MC Ren and Arabian Prince.   Hip-hop and history: The story behind one of L.A.’s most famous streets During that same year, the group released its debut album “Straight Outta Compton,” which included the hit song with the same name. Wright also released his solo project, “Eazy-Duz-It,” which included the highly popular song “Boyz in the Hood.”The rap legend died in March 1995 at the age of 30, shortly after he announced that he had been diagnosed with AIDS.The city will celebrate the newly renamed street...

Young Boy Injured in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Derby Street [Berkeley, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

7-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision near Matthew StreetBERKELEY, CA (November 15, 2023) – Last Tuesday evening, a young boy was sent to the hospital following a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Derby Street. Police were called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. at the 1200 block of Derby Street near Matthew Street on Halloween night.According to reports, a child who was trick-or-treating with his mother was struck by the driver of a dark sedan. The driver did not provide assistance to the victim and promptly fled the scene. Medical personnel who responded to the incident transported the 7-year-old boy to a nearby hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.Authorities are urging anyone with additional information regarding the hit-and-run on Derby Street to contact the Berkeley Police Department at 510-981-5980. It is crucial to emphasize the importance of responsible driving, as thousands of people suffer injuries each year due to reckless beh...

Bibiana Retana-Sosa Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Accident on 9th Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

66-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Venice BoulevardLOS ANGELES, CA (November 15, 2023) – Bibiana Retana-Sosa lost her life Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run incident on 9th Avenue. At approximately 6:45 a.m., authorities arrived at the scene near Venice Boulevard and 12th Avenue in response to the tragic incident.According to reports, a white Mazda traveling eastward struck a woman who was walking in a designated crosswalk. The driver of the Mazda fled the scene without providing assistance or notifying the police.Emergency medical personnel later declared 66-year-old Retana-Sosa deceased.Investigators temporarily closed off the surrounding area to facilitate clearing operations. Individuals with additional information about the accident are urged to promptly contact local authorities.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Bibiana Retana...

Two-bedroom home sells in Oakland for $1.6 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

1931 Melvin Road – Google Street ViewA 1,637-square-foot house built in 1937 has changed hands. The property located in the 1900 block of Melvin Road in Oakland was sold on Oct. 6, 2023. The $1,550,000 purchase price works out to $947 per square foot. The layout of this two-story house includes two bedrooms and one bath. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. Additionally, the home features a garage.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:A 2,060-square-foot home on the 1900 block of Oak Crest Drive in Oakland sold in August 2023, for $1,855,000, a price per square foot of $900. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In June 2022, a 1,328-square-foot home on Oak Crest Drive in Oakland sold for $1,710,000, a price per square foot of $1,288. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Oakview Drive, Oakland, in July 2023, a 3,027-square-foot home was sold for $1,425,000, a price per square foot of $471. The home has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. 

Letters: Expose Trump | Israel’s goals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Expose Trump, don’tdenigrate DemocratsRe: “World’s stage comes to San Francisco” (Page A1, Nov. 12).Sunday’s front page had four photographs which included our president, our governor, our vice president, and San Francisco’s mayor. Under each photo were demeaning captions such as how 52% of Californians disapprove of Biden’s performance, Newsom’s sliding in the polls, and how Harris is struggling with “dismal polling.”Who cares about polling right now? There is a solid year to get that information. Not one nice word about all of the accomplishments that Biden-Harris has achieved, and there are plenty.Your front page should be calling out Donald Trump’s lies and what danger he is to our country, every single day.Marlene Lerner-BigleyMartinezLet’s be honest aboutIsrael’s goals in warRelated ArticlesLetters to the Editor | Letters: Short of justice | Toll roads...

Webeck: Where I voted SF Giants’ Logan Webb on my Cy Young ballot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:53 GMT

In this year’s National League Cy Young race, beauty was in the eye of the beholder.A voter’s ballot would reveal their values.Should the award reward run-prevention above all else? What’s to be said for shouldering a heavier load, especially in this day and age? And where does pure dominance in the areas most in a pitcher’s control — that don’t necessarily translate to a low ERA — factor in?Ideally, there would be a pitcher who encapsulates all of these qualities, and that’s how you get unanimous winners. But, as Mike Petriello incisively outlined for MLB.com in September, there were no Justin Verlanders or Sandy Alcantaras in this race.There were the workhorses: Logan Webb, Zac Gallen and Zack Wheeler; the strikeout artist, Spencer Strider; and the ERA leader, Blake Snell. A tier below, Kodai Senga and Justin Steele were deservedly in the conversation with lower ERAs than all but Snell but ultimately fell short by throwing fewer innings than the...