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Three military services without chiefs for first time

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

By Haley Britzky | CNNAnother US military service chief has relinquished command without a Senate-confirmed replacement in place, marking the first time in the Defense Department’s history that three services are operating without a confirmed senior military officer in place.Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday relinquished command on Monday. His nominated replacement, Adm. Lisa Franchetti, is one of more than 300 military officers whose promotions are being stalled by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, in protest of Pentagon reproductive health policies.Franchetti will serve as the acting Chief of Naval Operations in the absence of her Senate confirmation.Gilday’s relinquishment follows the retirement and relinquishment of command by former Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville on August 4, and former Marine Corps Commandant David Berger last month.“Because of this blanket hold, starting today, for the first time in the history of the Department of Defense, three of our mi...

Outside Lands: 10 things we will remember from the 2023 festival

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

The 2023 Outside Lands came to a close on Sunday, having drawn some 225,000 people to the festival grounds in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park over the weekend.The festival, which was celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, featured such big-name acts as Odesza, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monáe during its three-day run, Aug. 11-13.Here are 10 memories that will stick with me from the festival:1, Lana Del ReyThe pop star put on the single best show I saw at Outside Lands this year, moving through a 16-song set that touched upon at least seven studio albums and served as a nice musical summary of her impressive career on Saturday. Speaking of impressive, Del Rey’s connection with the crowd was absolutely mesmerizing, akin to the same type of unshakeable bond that one finds at a Taylor Swift concert.2, Michael BubleNo, I’m not trying to be funny here. The Canadian pop crooner — who is just about the last perso...

Private jet came ‘within 100 feet’ of colliding with Southwest plane at California airport, NTSB says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

By Pete Muntean | CNNA pilot who nearly landed a private jet on top of a commercial jetliner on Friday apparently noticed the other plane still on the runway, and investigators say collision was avoided by less than 100 feet.The head of the National Transportation Safety Board tells CNN that a Cessna Citation coming in for landing on San Diego International Airport’s runway 27 Friday came “within 100 feet” of Southwest Airlines flight 2493.RELATED: San Francisco-bound United flight’s plunge toward the ocean was caused by pilot error, NTSB saysThe detail provided Monday by NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy comes as her agency is investigating the incident known as a runway incursion, the seventh being probed by investigators since the start of this year.“It’s a big concern for me and the agency,” Homendy said. “I worry about potential tragedy.”The FAA said over the weekend that San Diego air traffic controllers cleared an arriving Cessna Citation jet to land on runway 27, then told Southwe...

East Bay football team fundraises for Maui wildfire victims

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

Pittsburg High School used its orange and black preseason scrimmage to help support those affected by the wildfires in Maui.The team said a portion of the funds raised from the inaugural Pitt football car show and ensuing scrimmage were donated to Hawaii Community Maui Relief Foundation to support families on the Hawaiian island.“As I saw the devastation from the Maui wildfires, I decided to take a portion of the proceeds from our fundraiser and sent a cash donation to Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund,” Pitt coach Charlie Ramirez Sr. told the Bay Area News Group via text on Monday morning.“Members of our staff have built a great relationship over the past few years with the Hawaiian high school football community,” Ramirez continued. “Plus assistant head coach Isamu Falevai is from Laie, Oahu and has family in Maui. Not to mention we have a substantial demographic of Polynesian students at PHS and in the football program who have family on t...

Warned not to, Trump assails judge in election case

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

By Michelle L. Price | Associated PressNEW YORK — Donald Trump is assailing the federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against him, days after she warned him not to make inflammatory statements about the case.The former president made posts Monday on his social media network calling U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan “highly partisan” and ” VERY BIASED & UNFAIR!” because of her past comments in a separate case overseeing the sentencing of one of the defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.Chutkan in a hearing Friday imposed a protective order in the case limiting what evidence handed over by prosecutors the former president and his legal team can publicly disclose. She warned Trump’s lawyers that his defense should be mounted in the courtroom and “not on the internet.”Trump posted about the case online anyway, firing off about the judge.A spokesperson for special counsel Jack Smith declined to comme...

Can luxury real estate help fight climate change?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

Patrick Blennerhassett | (TNS) Las Vegas Review-JournalMichael Gardner understands the words “luxury” and “sustainability” sounds a bit of an oxymoron. However, he thinks the luxury real estate market could help lead the charge against climate change.Gardner, the principal and founder of Studio G Architecture and Luxus Design Build, designed and built the 2023 New American Home at Ascaya in Henderson, Nevada. The home, a two-story property with 7,575 square feet that features four bedrooms, six bathrooms plus an outdoor kitchen, also has National Green Building Standard “Emerald” certification, Energy Star Certification, Indoor airPLUS Certification, DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program Certification and net-zero status. The home is currently on the market for $15 million.Gardner, who lives in Las Vegas, spoke earlier this week at the Inman Connect Conference, on the future of luxury sustainability, making the argument that these two buzzwords don’t necessarily have to be contrarian...

Mother confirms human remains found near Castle Rock Park were Katie Schneider's

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

(BCN) -- The mother of a missing 17-year-old girl confirmed on social media Sunday that human remains found near Castle Rock Park were her daughter's. Nola Schneider, the mother of Katherine "Katie" Schneider, said her daughter died in a car accident. The girl was reported missing on July 5 and was last seen leaving her Saratoga home in a white 2019 Honda Accord. Woman’s body found at Golden Gate Park The mother confirmed that the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office found Katie's remains near her car in a ravine. The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation, she said. She continued to thank the community for their assistance, and requested privacy as the family grieves their loss. "It is hard to put into words how much Katie will be missed. Katie was a bright light that brought emotional vibrancy to our everyday lives," Schneider wrote on Instagram. "She radiated authenticity, thoughtfulness, a great sense of humor, and an unyielding determination....

Dead body found in Oakland's Eastmont neighborhood

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

(KRON) -- A dead body was found in the Oakland's Eastmont neighborhood Monday morning, according to police. Oakland police received a report of a deceased person in the 2700 block of 79th Avenue just after 8:45 a.m. Officers located the dead body and OPD's Homicide Section took over the investigation. Woman’s body found at Golden Gate Park The cause of the person's death is currently unknown. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD's Homicide Section at 510-238-3821.

Robbery suspect who tried to swim from police captured in San Mateo

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

(KRON) -- A robbery suspect who allegedly tried to escape police by jumping into a lagoon was arrested Sunday morning, according to the San Mateo Police Department. San Mateo PD officers responded at 6:41 a.m. Sunday to the 600 block of Vanessa Drive in response to a resident who saw two men on security camera trying to enter a locked gate onto their property.Unable to open the gate, the men left, according to police. Federal workers in SF told to work from home due to safety concerns: reports Multiple officers were deployed in the area to look for the suspects. One neighbor told police he was attacked by men who matched the description of the suspects and that his phone had been stolen.One suspect, identified as Marvin Serrano, was located by officers and stopped. Serrano then attempted to escape by running through various streets and jumping fences, police said.Photos: San Mateo PDA foot pursuit lasting 11 minutes ensued. Officers eventually pursued Serrano into the parking lot ...

2 dead in 2 separate traffic collisions in San Jose

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:26:31 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people are dead following two separate traffic collisions that occurred in San Jose over the weekend, according to the San Jose Police Department. Friday, August 11Around 5 p.m., a collision involving two cars occurred at the intersection of Berryessa Road and Sabal Drive. A 2016 Chrysler 200 was traveling eastbound on Berryessa Road when it struck a 2012 Honda Accord as the Chrysler was turning onto Sabal Drive, police said. Both drivers were transported to local hospitals. The driver of the Chrysler, a man who was the sole occupant of the car, sustained major injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly after, SJPD said.  This incident marks the city's 29th fatal collision of 2023. Mother confirms human remains found near Castle Rock Park were Katie Schneider’s The driver of the Honda suffered non life-threatening injuries and cooperated with police.Sunday, August 13Just after 5 a.m., a 2013 Cadillac sedan was traveling eastbound on Story Road at a high rate of sp...