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Tucker Carlson’s misogyny and use of vulgar word were a ‘key factor’ in his firing, reports say

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

It may not have been Tucker Carlson’s racist statements or his dissemination of election denialism that sealed his fate and led to his surprise firing from Fox News Monday.The “leading theory” for why Rupert Murdoch and other Fox executives finally decided it was time to part ways with the provocative face of their network was his misogynistic behavior, according to reports from New York magazine and the Daily Beast. While Fox News settled the defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems for a record $787.5 million last week, the network is still mired in a suit brought by former producer Abby Grossberg, who alleges Carlson encouraged a toxic, sexist work environment.Both the Dominion lawsuit and Grossberg’s allegations “showcased Carlson and his staff’s penchant for misogyny — a tendency that reportedly didn’t go over well with top executives,” New York Magazine said.Fox News has offered no explanation for why it fired its top-rate...

Single family residence in Saratoga sells for $3.9 million

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

13962 Shadow Oaks Way – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 13900 block of Shadow Oaks Way in Saratoga has a new owner. The 2,629-square-foot property, built in 1974, was sold on April 10, 2023, for $3,850,000, or $1,464 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. There’s also a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on a 0.5-acre lot.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:On Heritage Oak, Saratoga, in March 2023, a 3,744-square-foot home was sold for $5,800,000, a price per square foot of $1,549. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.In March 2023, a 1,856-square-foot home on Baroni Court in Saratoga sold for $3,130,000, a price per square foot of $1,686. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 3,402-square-foot home on the 14000 block of Shadow Oaks Way in Saratoga sold in August 2022, for $4,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,426. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 

Man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee intends to plead not guilty next week, his attorney says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

Nima Momeni, the man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco, intends to plead not guilty next week, his attorney said.Momeni was to be arraigned on a murder charge Tuesday but that was put off until May 2 after defense attorney Paula Canny asked for more time to prepare.Canny told reporters after the hearing that her client also will deny the special allegation of using a knife in the crime.Lee, who cofounded the mobile payment service provider Cash App, was stabbed to death in the Rincon Hill neighborhood early on April 4.Authorities have said Momeni, 38, of Emeryville, California, and Lee knew each other and they were in a vehicle shortly before the stabbing.The district attorney’s office has indicated that the stabbing may have been premeditated.“This is a person who was in his vehicle with a kitchen knife,” San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said earlier this month. “That’s not something most of us carry around at a...

San Ramon Valley’s Timothy Kerr named CIF scholar-athlete of the year

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

San Ramon Valley senior swimmer and water polo standout Timothy Kerr has been selected as the 2023 co-‘CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year’ alongside Lillie Vehling from Notre Dame-Sherman Oaks.Both will receive a $10,000 scholarship and be recognized at the State Capitol in Sacramento on May 11.“Responsibility, caring, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship are key aspects of my personality that form the foundation of my character,” Kerr said in a statement released by CIF. “The Six Pillars (of Character) inspire me to continue to cultivate opportunities that enact positive change for me and my communities.”Kerr was named the 2022 East Bay Athletic League player of the year in water polo.For the last two years, Kerr has served as president of a club that “focuses on fostering an inclusive school environment at SRVHS.” He is also involved in the Special Olympics of Northern California, where he serves as both a staff member and a referee.Kerr, who is...

Stabbing at Northgate High in Walnut Creek, student in custody

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

(KRON) -- There has been a stabbing at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek and one student is in custody, the Mt. Diablo Unified School District confirmed to KRON4. The victim in the stabbing has been taken to a local hospital.Both of the students involved were in the 9th grade and were acquaintances. No other students were involved. Victim who died in North Beach shooting was attempting to rob other victims, arrest made The Walnut Creek Police Department told KRON4 it received a call around 1 p.m. on a report that a student had assaulted another student and that medical attention was required. The Walnut Creek PD remains on the scene. There are also counselors on-site who will remain on-site tomorrow. Students have returned to class.Police are calling the even an isolated incident and say there is no further threat to students or staff.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Watch: Bob Lee's accused killer in court, judge allows media cameras

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco judge allowed media cameras inside a courtroom for the first time Tuesday in the Bob Lee murder case. The defendant, 38-year-old Nima Momeni of Emeryville, is charged with one count of murder for the death of a Bay Area tech mogul, 43-year-old Lee. Twenty of Lee's family members and friends sat in the courtroom gallery, and they were disappointed after Momeni declined to enter a plea. Lee is survived by his two children, ex-wife, and father.Momeni's defense attorney, Paula Canny, convinced the judge that she needs more time to review a mountain of evidence before her client will be ready for arraignment. Canny said she still needs to review "all the affidavits in support of search warrants, I'm asking for the police reports, I'm asking for all the photographs ... autopsy photos."Nima Momeni appears in court on April 25, 2023. (Pool image) Momeni wore orange San Francisco Jail inmate clothing and he appeared relaxed in court as he chatted with ...

'I'll be fine': Kings' All-Star De'Aaron Fox says he plans to play in Game 5 vs. Warriors

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

(KTXL) — There's a chance the Sacramento Kings will have their All-Star point guard for a pivotal Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors.Following the team's non-contact practice on Tuesday, De'Aaron Fox said he's planning on playing in Wednesday night's first-round playoff game at the Golden 1 Center. •Video Above: De'Aaron Fox on the Kings' Game 4 loss"I'm like 99-100% playing...no If's and's or butt's," Fox told reporters Tuesday. "I think I'll be fine."During Tuesday's practice, Fox went through shooting drills while wearing a splint on his finger. Fox told reporters he chipped the inside of the tip of his index finger on his left hand.Fox's status became uncertain after fracturing his index finger in the Kings' heartbreaking 126-125 loss in Game 4. A close look at the wrap on De’Aaron Fox’s finger and the wrap. He said it’s 99-1 that he’s playing tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/ViykUFTdJ7— Chris Tavarez (@ChrisTavarez) April 25, 2023The loss for the Kings tied the first-round...

'Demonic': Uber Eats driver killed, dismembered during delivery, Florida sheriff says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

HOLIDAY, Fla. (WFLA) – A man affiliated with the MS-13 gang is accused of murdering an Uber Eats driver who was delivering to his house in Holiday, Florida.During a news conference Tuesday, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said the driver was reported missing on April 19 after he abruptly stopped answering his wife's texts. "He was a guy like everybody else, just trying to make a living for his family," Nocco said. Deadlines: When to use Bed Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby coupons, gift cards and more The driver, who has not been identified, was last heard from at around 6:30 p.m., according to the sheriff's office. He told his wife he had one last delivery to make before heading home, but he vanished.Uber Eats provided detectives with the driver's last known location, a house in the 3400 block of Moog Road. The sheriff's office said one of the occupants of the home was Oscar Adrian Solis, 30, a convicted felon with ties to the MS-13 gang. Oscar Adrian Solis, 30 (Pasco County Sher...

Another shooting occurs in Oakland, hours before OPD presser addressing shootings

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

(KRON) -- The latest in a seemingly never-ending series of shootings occurred in Oakland on Tuesday -- just hours before the city's police force was scheduled to hold a news conference on recent shootings.Tuesday's shooting occurred just before 12:15 p.m. in the 1900 block of Park Boulevard. Victim who died in North Beach shooting was attempting to rob other victims, arrest made Officers arrived on the scene and located a victim with a gunshot wound. Officers learned the victim was approached by two individuals, one of whom had a firearm. The individuals attempted to rob the victim and one disarmed their firearm, striking the victim, police said.The individuals fled the area. Personnel from the Oakland Fire Department and paramedics responded to provide medical treatment to the victim. The victim was transported to a hospital where they are currently listed as stable.Video showed the victim being strapped into a gurney and transported from the scene.The incident was the latest in ...

Bernie Sanders endorses Biden, rules out 2024 bid of his own

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:52:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he would forgo another presidential bid of his own and instead endorse President Joe Biden’s reelection.The leading progressive, who was Biden’s chief rival in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, told The Associated Press that he would “do everything I can to see the president is reelected.” “The last thing this country needs is a Donald Trump or some other right-wing demagogue who is going to try to undermine American democracy or take away a woman’s right to choose, or not address the crisis of gun violence, or racism, sexism or homophobia,” Sanders said in an interview. “So, I’m in to do what I can to make sure that the president is reelected.”Biden on Tuesday announced his decision to seek a second term, even as polls suggest that voters in both parties don’t want him to run again. The Democratic president will face the winner of the crowded Republican primary, which features former Presiden...