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Feds charge 5 men in $1.1 million takeover robbery of San Ramon jewelry store, appeared to get help from insider law enforcement source

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

SAN RAMON — Federal prosecutors in the East Bay have filed robbery charges against five people believed to be among 11 participants who robbed a San Ramon jewelry store last March, unaware that one of the Rolex watches they stole contained a tracking device, court records show.Among the five suspects are one man who remains a fugitive, and another who allegedly received sensitive information that only police knew about the case, raising questions as to whether the investigation was compromised by a turncoat within law enforcement.The March 17 robbery involved seven people leaving two cars to commit an armed, takeover robbery of Heller Jewelers in San Ramon, while drivers of both vehicles remained behind. The robbers made off with more than 70 pieces of jewelry worth an estimated $1.1 million, but one of the Rolex watches they stole contained a secret GPS tracking device, something that bank and jewelry store employees commonly use nowadays to deter theft and robberies, accordi...

Huge Berkeley life science project pushes ahead with real estate deals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

BERKELEY — A real estate alliance has bought more than a dozen parcels on a choice Berkeley site where the group is planning to develop a vast innovation and life sciences campus, public records show.The development firms paid nearly $49 million for 16 parcels in western Berkeley that allowed them to assemble a big site bounded by Eastshore Highway, Gilman Street, Third Street and Page Street, according to documents filed on July 31 at the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.IQHQ, a big real estate developer, teamed up with Spur Capital Partners to buy the parcels in western Berkeley, the county records show. The buyers acted through affiliates.The development will replace sites that include the former operations of Pacific Steel Castings Steel Mill and Berkeley Forge & Tool.Berkeley development site on properties bounded by Eastshore Highway, Gilman Street, Third Street and Page Street, shown within the outline. Boundaries are approximate. (Google Maps)“This...

Brazil’s golden monkey rebounds from near-extinction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

By Christina Larson | Associated PressThere are now more golden lion tamarins bounding between branches in the Brazilian rainforest than at any time since efforts to save the species started in the 1970s, a new survey reveals.Once on the brink of extinction, with only about 200 animals in the wild, the population has rebounded to around 4,800, according to a study released Tuesday by the Brazilian science and conservation nonprofit Golden Lion Tamarin Association.“We are celebrating, but always keeping one eye on other threats, because life’s not easy,” said the nonprofit’s president, Luís Paulo Ferraz.Golden lion tamarins are small monkeys with long tails and copper-colored fur that live in family groups led by a mated pair. Usually, they give birth annually to twins, which all family members help to raise by bringing them food and carrying them on their backs.The monkeys, which live only in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, are still considered endangered.The...

Photos: See inside Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s ‘magical’ new Beverly Hills home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

By Jacqui Palumbo | CNNJohn Legend and Chrissy Teigen have often been candid about their lives together over the years, sharing snippets on social media as they’ve grown to a family of six.Now, they’re opening a door to an aspect that’s only been hinted at in recent photos and videos — a full look at their new airy and earth-toned Beverly Hills residence.Their family homes have been key “chapters” in their lives, Teigen tells Architectural Digest (AD). In AD’s global September issue, they’re turning a new page, welcoming readers to spend time with them in their newly-renovated space after selling a seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion, formerly owned by Rihanna, last year.For the cover, the couple posed with three of their kids, Luna, Miles, and Esti — newborn Wren, who arrived in June, is not pictured — in the spacious property, which was overhauled by architect and interior designer Jake Arnold. Arnold has worked his magic on homes for Katy Perry, Rashida Jones and Aaron Paul, an...

49ers sign former Cowboys first-rounder Taco Charlton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

The 49ers are taking a flyer on another former high draft pick.The team has signed defensive lineman Taco Charlton, the Dallas Cowboys’ first-round selection in 2017 out of Michigan.Charlton starred for the Wolverines in his senior year but has not had the same level of impact at the professional level. After Dallas drafted him No. 28 overall, he played just over two seasons with the Cowboys before being released two weeks into the 2019 season. He played the rest of 2019 with the Dolphins, then signed with the Chiefs in 2020 and has since played sparingly with the Steelers and Bears.The 49ers have been a home for several defensive linemen to pump up their value in recent years, as Kerry Hyder Jr. and Arden Key both parlayed stints with the team into larger free-agent deals in recent years.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | Slowing the 49ers’ bandwagon: How the 2023 season could go wrong San Francisco 49ers | 49ers training camp: Top 5 observ...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2.5 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

236 More Avenue – Google Street ViewA 1,928-square-foot house built in 1964 has changed hands. The property located in the 200 block of More Avenue in Los Gatos was sold on July 7, 2023. The $2,500,000 purchase price works out to $1,297 per square foot. This single-story house provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. Situated on a spacious 7,980-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space along with the added bonus of a pool.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:On More Avenue, Los Gatos, in November 2022, a 1,692-square-foot home was sold for $2,305,000, a price per square foot of $1,362. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,612-square-foot home on the 200 block of More Avenue in Los Gatos sold in April 2023, for $2,025,000, a price per square f...

Flooding around Beijing kills at least 20

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

Associated PressBEIJING — Torrential rain in areas around China’s capital, Beijing, killed at least 20 people and left 27 missing, the government reported Tuesday, as flooding destroyed roads, uprooted trees and knocked out power.Thousands of people were evacuated to shelters in schools and other public buildings in suburban Beijing and in the nearby cities of Tianjin and Zhuozhou.The severity of the flooding took the Chinese capital by surprise. Beijing usually has dry summers but had a stretch of record-breaking heat this year.Other areas, especially China’s south, have suffered unusually severe summer flooding that caused scores of deaths. Other parts of the country are struggling with drought.Muddy water surging down streets washed away cars in the Mentougou district on Beijing’s western edge.“The cars parked on the street floated and got washed away,” said a resident, Liu Shuanbao. “A couple of cars parked behind my apartment building disappe...

VIDEO: Car crashes into Redwood City home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

(KRON) -- Fire crews are working to extricate a driver after his vehicle crashed into a Redwood City home on Tuesday morning. PHOTOS: Teen crashes Tesla after Santa Rosa joy ride, police say The driver is a 70-year-old man, and the crash took place on Roosevelt Avenue. The Redwood City Fire Department and Redwood City Police Department are at the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Video from the crash shows emergency crews gathered around the tail end of a silver Lexus. The Lexus appears to have gone right through one of the home's walls.

Two victims robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight in Oakland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

(KRON) -- A suspect robbed two victims at gunpoint in Oakland on Monday afternoon, according to the Oakland Police Department. Teen crashes Tesla in Santa Rosa joy ride, police say The robbery happened in the 10800 block of Bancroft Avenue around 4:45 p.m. Officers learned that two victims had been approached by someone who was armed with a gun. The person demanded their property. Both victims surrendered their belongings, and the armed suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Police are still investigating. Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact OPD's Robbery Section at 510-238-3326.

Nima Momeni faces preliminary hearing day two in San Francisco

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:50 GMT

(KRON) -- Nima Momeni will be back in court for the second day of his preliminary hearing in San Francisco on Tuesday. A judge will work to determine if the evidence against Momeni is enough to bring him to trial. Teen crashes Tesla in Santa Rosa joy ride, police say Yesterday, the court heard from the first officers to arrive at the scene of the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee on April 4. Police arrived just after 2:30 a.m. on Main Street where they found Lee bleeding from multiple stab wounds. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The knife that is suspected to have been used in the killing was found on the floor of a CalTrans parking lot nearby. Momeni's defense team took extra time to clarify that another person was a...