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Inland Empire business owner sentenced to 2 years in prison for underpaying taxes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

A San Bernardino County business owner has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for underpaying his taxes by almost $170,000.Filemon Bernal, 64, of Fontana, must also pay nearly $277,000 in restitution to the IRS, according to a press release from the agency. He reports to prison by Nov. 20.In May, Bernal pleaded guilty to one count each of subscribing to a false tax return and willfully failing to file a tax return. "Bernal willfully filed false tax returns for the tax years 2010 to 2014, then willfully failed to file tax returns during the tax years 2015 to 2017," the IRS said. "Specifically, he willfully underreported his gross receipts for Bernal Recycling, his plastics recycling company, then did not file tax returns at all. The total tax loss to the United States Treasury was $169,974."IRS Special Agent in Charge Tyler Hatcher said in the release that Bernal "willfully and knowingly defrauded the U.S. government and placed additional tax burden on the shoulders of har...

Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Pacific Coast Highway [Malibu, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

22-Year-Old Fraser Bohm Arrested after Fatal Pedestrian Accident near La Costa BeachMALIBU, CA (October 19, 2023) – Tuesday night, a pedestrian collision claimed the lives of Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams.Around 8:30 p.m., emergency responders rushed to the 21500 block of PCH near La Costa Beach in response to the incident.Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of a black BMW, traveling west on the highway, lost control under circumstances yet to be determined. This led to the vehicle colliding with at least three parked cars before tragically striking a group of women who were standing by the roadside.All four women were declared deceased at the scene by responding emergency personnel. The victims have been identified as 20-year-old Niamh Rolston, 21-year-old Peyton Stewart, 21-year-old Asha Weir, and 21-year-old Deslyn Williams, according to Pepperdine University.Meanwhile, law enforcement took 22-year-old Fraser Bohm, the driver ...

Joshua Hatfield Pronounced Dead following Hit-and-Run Crash on Willow Avenue [Clovis, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

2 Arrested after Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Shaw AvenueCLOVIS, CA (October 19, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, Joshua Hatfield was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on Willow Avenue.Around 12:30 a.m., officers found a man lying on the roadway on Willow and Shaw Avenue with serious injuries.According to the police, the man was believed to be riding a motorized scooter at the time of the collision. Despite the life-saving efforts of the officer, the man died succumbed to his injuries at a Fresno hospital.Initial investigation suggests that an SUV going north on a green light collided with the man crossing Willow against a red light.Police said the SUV driver pulled over and spoke to another driver in a separate vehicle. For unknown reasons, the two drivers swapped vehicles and went on separate ways.Eventually, authorities managed to arrest both drivers, identified as Tracy Slocum and Latray Magano. Both suspects are 35 years old.In addition, the Clovis police also identif...

What to Do After Defaulting on Your Loans

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

At one point in time, we all depend on the money provided by loans. Whether it’s to finance our college education, pay for a new car, or buy a house, loans can make big purchases possible. However, not everyone is in the best financial situation and may struggle to pay off what they owe. If you don’t meet your quota every month, then it’s possible for the loan to default.A defaulted loan is one of the worst things that can happen. Whenever a loan defaults, it’s sent to a collection’s agency. Collection agencies are companies that lenders use to acquire the funds they are owed. When this occurs, this can cause your credit score to lower significantly. So, the question stands: what can you do after defaulting on your loans? In this post, we’ll be covering everything people need to do after they’ve defaulted on their loans.Consolidate Your DebtYou can nip your debt problem in the bud through a few methods. The most notable one involves debt consolida...

Champion Pizza owner Hakki Akdeniz: A Business Mogul with a Heart of Gold Opening up new Location’s in Tampa and Miami Florida

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

Restaurant chain Champion Pizza is pleased to announce the plans to expand its retail footprint beyond the New York City area by opening two new location’s one in Tampa and opening up one in south beach Miami today.A spokesperson for the company said, “We have begun executing the first phase of our retail expansion plan. We are in the process of opening additional more stores in New York Texas, Florida and now into markets in Virginia, DC, and New Jersey by the end of this year.The company is known for the classic New York style thin-crust pizza, utilizing in-demand ingredients such as organic tomato sauces from Naples, Italy, and unbleached and unbromated flour. Champion Pizza puts an emphasis on offering customers healthier pizza options and providing memorable customer service.Founder and CEO Hakki Akdeniz states that the company is ready for significant expansion due to increased demand for product. “We are always trying hard to make our business operations more efficient to del...

Tymon Bolden Dies in Pedestrian Crash on Carpenter Road [Modesto, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

23-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Grayson RoadMODESTO, CA (October 19, 2023) – Monday evening, Tymon Bolden lost his life in a pedestrian accident on Carpenter Road.Around 9:30 p.m., law enforcement officers arrived at the scene, located in the northbound lanes just north of Grayson Road.According to reports, a 2002 BMW driver was traveling at a speed between 55 to 60 miles per hour when the vehicle struck a pedestrian. Investigators determined that the victim was hit on the right front side of the vehicle.Crews say 23-year-old Bolden from Newman passed away while en route to Doctor’s Medical Center in Modesto. In the meantime, the driver of the BMW stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, although their identity has not yet been disclosed by authorities.If you have any additional information concerning the Carpenter Road pedestrian accident, please reach out to local authorities. Further details will be provided when they ...

$69 Billion Microsoft Blizzard Acquisition Reaches Completion

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

After nearly two years of antitrust lawsuits, international investigations and gaming industry scrutiny surrounding Microsoft’s $69 billion mission to acquire Blizzard, the historic deal was finalized on Friday, Oct. 13.  With a closing price tag of $68.7 billion, the deal is now Microsoft’s largest to-date purchase, eclipsing the Windows software developer’s 2016 purchase of the professional social networking platform LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. The manufacturer of the Xbox gaming console announced the completion of the blockbuster merger following final approval from the U.K.-based Competitions and Markets Authority.  Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, addressed the CMA’s decision in a tweet adding that the final regulatory hurdle of the proposed merger had been crossed.  “We’re grateful for the CMA’s thorough review and decision today,” Smith wrote. “We have now crossed the final regulatory hurdle to close this acquisition, which we believe will benefit players an...

Logan Dark Killed in Bicycle Accident on Mason Road [Katy, TX]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

14-Year-Old Student Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Collision near Cinco ParkKATY, TX (October 19, 2023) – Logan Dark lost his life early Thursday morning, in a bicycle accident on Mason Road. The incident occurred on September 28th, near Cinco Park, at approximately 6:45 a.m.According to reports, a vehicle struck 14-year-old Dark while he was riding his bicycle in a marked crosswalk on his way to Cinco Ranch High School. Despite life-saving efforts, medics arrived and declared the young cyclist dead due to the severity of his injuries.Meanwhile, the 20-year-old driver, Devin Delvalle, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Ultimately, police took Delvalle into custody, charging him with violating the Lisa Torry Smith Act. As a result, the roadway was temporarily closed to facilitate cleanup and preliminary duties.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and families of Logan Dark who are grieving over the loss of their loved on...

Lacob expects ‘tremendous ovation’ from Warriors fans upon Durant return

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

Kevin Durant is expected to make his long-awaited (and oft-delayed) appearance in front of Warriors fans Tuesday night for the first time since the 2019 NBA Finals when his Suns visit Golden State to open the season.Warriors owner Joe Lacob told 95.7 The Game’s Bonta Hill and Joe Shasky on Wednesday that he expects a warm reception for the two-time NBA Finals MVP.“It needs to be, it should be and it will be a tremendous ovation for a guy who helped us win two world championships, and should have been three, if it wasn’t for injury,” Lacob said. “So this guy, I have nothing but the highest regard for him. He was a fantastic person to be on our team at the time.”Durant still has not played in front of fans at the Chase Center. He played at the arena in February 2021 with the Nets, but fans were not allowed at the game due to pandemic restrictions. He missed two other games in San Francisco with injury as a member of the Nets, then after being sent t...

Jordan backs expanding interim speaker powers as third vote is scrapped

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:00 GMT

(CNN) — Rep. Jim Jordan is vowing to stay in the race for speaker, but may now be poised to pivot strategy by endorsing a plan to expand the power of the interim speaker for the rest of the year, a risky move that may trigger a backlash from members of his party.Jordan won’t hold a third speaker vote on Thursday, sources told CNN, as he has struggled to flip holdouts and was at risk of bleeding more support. He is also now leaning toward backing a resolution to expand the powers of interim Speaker Rep. Patrick McHenry, sources said, but wants to see how a currently ongoing conference meeting goes. The idea, according to a Jordan ally, is to give Jordan more time to build support without the chaos of a speaker-less House – and Jordan does not plan to drop out of the race and wants to remain the speaker designee, the source said.The resolution being pushed by some in the conference would empower McHenry until January or until a new speaker is elected.But many Jordan ...