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Senate votes to repeal Iraq War authorization

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

By Mary Clare Jalonick | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, a bipartisan effort to return a basic war power to Congress 20 years after an authorization many now view as a mistake.Iraqi deaths are estimated in the hundreds of thousands, and nearly 5,000 U.S. troops were killed in the war after President George W. Bush’s administration falsely claimed that Saddam Hussein was stockpiling weapons of mass destruction.“This body rushed into a war” that had massive consequences, said Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democrat who has pushed for years to repeal the powers.Senators voted 66-30 to repeal the 2002 measure and also the 1991 authorization that sanctioned the U.S.-led Gulf War. If passed by the House, the repeal would not be expected to affect any current military deployments. But lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers they ...

Group of swimmers in Hawaii cited for ‘aggressively’ chasing, harassing dolphin pod

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

By Matthew Nuttle | KITVKONA, Hawaii (KITV) — A group of over 30 swimmers was cited on the Big Island after being caught chasing after a pod of dolphins at Honaunau Bay over the weekend.Officers with the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) issued citations to 33 swimmers for the incident that took place on Sunday.Using a drone, DLNR captured images and video of the swimmers “aggressively pursuing, corralling, and harassing the pod,” officials said.DOCARE officers contacted the group in the water and alerted them to the violation. The group was met by officers back on land and a joint investigation was initiated by DOCARE and law enforcement officers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).DOCARE officers are deputized as federal officers and are authorized to enforce federal marine laws, such as the Marine Mammal Protection Act, under the Joint Enforcement Agreement.DLNR did not sa...

Sale closed in San Ramon: $3.4 million for a five-bedroom home

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

5533 Satinleaf Way – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 5500 block of Satinleaf Way in San Ramon has new owners. The 4,967-square-foot property, built in 2004, was sold on March 15, 2023. The $3,350,000 purchase price works out to $674 per square foot. The property features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, an attached garage, and three parking spaces. The unit sits on a 0.3-acre lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In June 2022, a 5,166-square-foot home on Satinleaf Court in San Ramon sold for $3,800,000, a price per square foot of $736. The home has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.A 4,578-square-foot home on the 5400 block of Heatherland Drive in San Ramon sold in September 2022, for $3,325,000, a price per square foot of $726. The home has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.On Satinleaf Way, San Ramon, in September 2022, a 4,020-square-foot home was sold for $3,348,500, a price per square foot of $833. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 

Former San Jose employee allegedly sexually assaulted several minors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

(KRON) -- A former employee of the City of San Jose was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting multiple underage victims over several years, the San Jose Police Department reported. A victim came forward on March 21 and told police the 33-year-old suspect, Gilberto Nevarez, sexually assaulted them from age 6 to 13.An investigation into the victim's report revealed several other underage victims. SF apartment garage break-in caught on video On March 22, Nevarez was arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County jail. He was charged with multiple counts of sexual assaults of numerous minors.Nevarez was previously employed as a Community Activity Worker for the City of San Jose. SJPD is seeking information regarding any other potential survivors.Any persons with information about this case or similar incidents involving the suspect are urged to contact Detective Palacio #4237 or Detective Sergeant Weger #3942 of the San José Police Department’s Sexual Assault Investigations Unit...

2 juveniles arrested in Livermore for armed robbery with stolen gun

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

(BCN) -- Livermore police arrested two minors for an armed robbery earlier this week and recovered the stolen gun they allegedly used. Police responded Monday to a report of an armed robbery in the area of North Vasco Road and Scenic Avenue. Former San Jose employee allegedly sexually assaulted several minors One of the suspects allegedly brandished a firearm at the 22-year-old victim from Bay Point. An officer located the two juvenile suspects a short time later near Garaventa Ranch Road. During a search of their vehicle, police allegedly found a loaded Glock 19 handgun hidden in the dash behind the fuse box cover. KRON On is streaming live news now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Police said a records check showed the gun was stolen in Oklahoma. The 16-year...

San Jose police building surveillance camera database

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department wants your help fighting crime, and your home surveillance video footage.On Wednesday, police announced a new program, Camera Archive & Mapping. The SJPD is asking residents and business owners to register locations of their private video surveillance systems with the city. When a crime occurs, police will be able to quickly identify locations of nearby home or business surveillance cameras that could help officers with their investigation. San Jose surveillance camera helped nab hit-and-run driver, police say Through the program, SJPD will be able to directly contact CAM registrants. Police would ask CAM registrants to check their video system for a specific date and time for video that may show activity involved with a crime, such as a getaway car.Officer Steve Aponte wrote, "Registering your information does not provide SJPD with direct access to your camera. You may delete your registration at any time. An individu...

Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned hiatus from case

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money paid on Donald Trump’s behalf is scheduled to consider other matters next week before taking a previously scheduled two-week hiatus, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. That means a vote on whether or not to indict the former president likely wouldn’t come until late April at the earliest.The break, which was scheduled in advance when the panel was convened in January, coincides with Passover, Easter and spring break for the New York City public school system.The person who confirmed the grand jury’s schedule was not authorized to speak publicly about secretive grand jury proceedings and did so on condition of anonymity. A message left with the district attorney’s office was not immediately returned.The grand jury has been meeting regularly Monday and Wednesday afternoons. It met Monday and a longtime Trump friend and potential key witness in the investigation was seen leaving the building where th...

NC State’s Terquavion Smith to enter NBA draft after 2 years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State sophomore guard Terquavion Smith says he’s entering the NBA draft.Smith announced his decision in a social-media post, saying he was eager to pursue “a lifelong dream of mine.” “I’m ready to give it my all and make my mark at the next level,” he said.The 6-foot-4 guard was a first-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference pick for The Associated Press after averaging a team-best 17.9 points, which was second in the ACC. He also made 187 3-pointers over his two seasons.Smith is considered a first-round draft prospect and had worked out at the NBA combine last year. His return last season helped the Wolfpack return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018 before falling to Creighton in the first round.___AP March Madness coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness and bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 Source

Latest storm piles more snow on California mountains

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A cold low pressure system spinning off the coast of California sent bands of rain and snow across the state Wednesday, making travel difficult and adding to an epic mountain snowpack.Forecasters said the storm was not as strong as the systems that pounded the state all winter, but that chains were required for vehicles on highways through the Sierra Nevada. A section of U.S. 395 on the eastern side of the range was closed due to snowfall.The Mammoth Mountain ski resort in the Eastern Sierra declared its snowiest season on record after 28 inches (70 centimeters) of snow since Tuesday afternoon pushed season snowfall totals to 695 inches (17.6 meters) at its main lodge and 870 inches (22.1 meters) at the summit of the 11,053-foot (3,369-meter) peak. “It’s deep out there,” the resort wrote on its website.Another foot (30 cm) or more of snow fell at resorts around Lake Tahoe, including 14 inches (35 cm) at Palisades south of Truckee. That resort is now within 1...

US backs international court for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:08 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is offering support for the creation of an international court to prosecute alleged crimes of aggression by Russia against Ukraine. In comments this week, senior U.S. officials said the administration believes that would be the best way to hold Russia accountable for its year-old invasion. However, they also acknowledge that the prospects for a court to actually take custody of any Russian official for trial are slim.“The United States supports the development of a special tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine in the form of an internationalized court that is rooted in Ukraine’s judicial system, with international elements,” the State Department said in comments emailed to reporters.The officials said they envision a hybrid tribunal based on the Ukrainian justice system but with international components — similar to previous ad hoc war crimes courts set up for Cambodia, Chad, the Central African Republic and Bosnia — and likel...