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'I'm going to have to take you out': Pelosi delivers chilling testimony in DePape trial

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Paul Pelosi said he realized he was in "serious danger" when David DePape broke into the Pacific Heights home he shares with his wife, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Taking the stand Monday in DePape's federal trial, Pelosi recalled that he was sleeping at the time of the break-in and was woken up when DePape came into his bedroom.'I'm going to have to take you out': Pelosi gives chilling testimony"He burst in the door and that wakes me up," Pelosi recalled. "The door opened and a very large man came in, with a hammer in one hand and some ties in the other hand. He said, 'Where's Nancy?' He was standing in the doorway, he was three feet away from me."Pelosi told the court he tried to remain "as calm as possible," telling the intruder, "She's not here. She's in Washington." He also reiterated that he had never seen DePape prior to him bursting into the bedroom, which was located on the third floor of the home. Video: Three people rappel down Transamerica Pyram...

Concord City Council to discuss Naval Weapons Station project Tuesday

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

(BCN) -- The Concord City Council on Tuesday will host a study session on a conceptual land use plan to develop the former Concord Naval Weapons Station land and drafting an outreach program. The city in September approved an exclusive agreement to negotiate (EAN) between the city and Brookfield Properties to develop the project. The EAN allows for a 120-day initial negotiating period, to allow Brookfield to prepare and propose a term sheet to the city. A city staff report for Tuesday's meeting says Brookfield is preparing a conceptual plan and financial details for a term sheet that still needs to be negotiated with the city. APEC: How to navigate traffic, street closures, and tow away zones The study session will provide the council and the public the chance to hear and comment on Brookfield's thoughts about a conceptual land use plan that could translate into a successful specific plan. Brookfield will also map out its current and future plans for community outreach and phasi...

Bowser declares public emergencies over spike in youth crime, opioid overdoses

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a public emergency over two issues facing the nation’s capital. The first is a dramatic spike in juvenile crime and the second addresses the evolving opioid crisis.Bowser said the emergency declaration is designed to help the government spend money quicker to secure resources needed to address both problems.“I see this, as most emergencies are, as an administrative tool,” Bowser said. “Largely, it will help us in a contracting aspect. It could impact how we deploy personnel but, mostly, it’s a contracting vehicle.”Emergency over youth crimeWhen it comes to tackling juvenile crime, the goal is to procure more beds at youth shelter homes around the city. Right now, juveniles who are arrested can be sent to the D.C. Youth Services Center, essentially a jail-like facility in Northeast, released to parental supervision, or assigned to a bed at what’s referred to as a shelter home, where kids are supervised to an extent, but are still free to see fami...

Buccaneers confident they have what it takes to outlast rivals, win close NFC South race

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s first win in more than a month has the Buccaneers feeling good about their chances of rebounding from a tough stretch to win the NFC South.Sitting at 4-5 — a half-game behind first place New Orleans in the division standings — winning the gettable division figures to be the surest path to follow as the Bucs chase a fourth consecutive playoff berth.Tampa Bay currently holds a head-to-head tiebreaker advantage over the Saints (5-5) and will play four of its eight remaining games within the division.“It’s kind of like last year. We were in first place for a while, floating around .500, and then we ended up winning (the division) at the end,” receiver Mike Evans said. “It’s a similar situation this year, but we have more time. Hopefully, we can go on a win streak and separate ourselves.”The Bucs stopped a four-game skid with a 20-6 victory over Tennessee, limiting the Titans to a pair of field goals and 209 yards of offense.Sunday’s victory came of t...

Detroit-area doctor grieves the loss of 20 relatives killed during Israel’s war against Hamas

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Each time Dr. Emad Shehada’s phone rings, the suburban Detroit pulmonologist worries that it could be more bad news about loved ones in Gaza.He said that so far, 20 cousins and other relatives have been killed since the start of Israel’s campaign against Hamas following the militant group’s deadly Oct. 7 incursion into southern Israel that set off the war.More than 11,000 Palestinians, two-thirds of them women and minors, have been killed since the war began, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza, which does not differentiate between civilian and militant deaths. About 2,700 people have been reported missing.More than 1,200 people in Israel died, most of them in the Hamas attack, and about 240 hostages were taken from Israel into Gaza by Palestinian militants.Among those Shehada grieves are his cousin, Mohammad Khrais, three of Khrais’ children and 19-year-old Mayar, who was pregnant.“When you hear about these conflicts, your heart is bro...

BRF: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

SAO PAULO (AP) — SAO PAULO (AP) — BRF SA (BRFS) on Monday reported a loss of $79.3 million in its third quarter.The Sao Paulo-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents per share.The chicken, beef and pork producer posted revenue of $2.83 billion in the period.In the final minutes of trading on Monday, the company’s shares hit $2.44. A year ago, they were trading at $2.15._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BRFS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BRFSSource

Bucks’ Jae Crowder to undergo surgery and miss two months due to adductor and abdominal tear

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Jae Crowder will miss about two months due to a left adductor and abdominal tear.Crowder got hurt Saturday in a 112-97 loss at Orlando. The Bucks announced the severity of Crowder’s injury Monday after he was evaluated by Dr. Bill Meyers in Philadelphia. The Bucks said Crowder is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday.Crowder, 33, had played in each of the Bucks’ first nine games this season and was averaging 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists and 26.7 minutes. The 6-foot-6 forward had made two starts.“Sports can be brutal at times,” Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin said before the Bucks’ game Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. “He came into training camp in phenomenal shape – mind, body, spirit. And he’s a tremendous piece of what we’re trying to do moving forward, but from what I’m told, it’s approximately eight weeks. He’ll be back. He’ll be back way before the playoffs to get the rhythm back. ...

Adecoagro: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

LUXEMBOURG (AP) — LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Adecoagro SA (AGRO) on Monday reported third-quarter profit of $75.9 million.On a per-share basis, the Luxembourg-based company said it had net income of 71 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 83 cents per share.The producer of agricultural products and renewable energy posted revenue of $385.8 million in the period.Adecoagro shares have risen 24% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $10.25, a climb of 32% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AGRO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AGROSource

Arson appears to be the likely cause of fire on part of vital Los Angeles freeway, California governor says

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arson appears to be the likely cause of fire on part of vital Los Angeles freeway, California governor says.Source

Jackie Robinson AL Rookie of the Year Award Votes

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:18 GMT

First-, second- and third-place votes and total points on a 5-3-1 basis.Player1st2nd3rdTotGunnar Henderson, Orioles30—–150Tanner Bibee, Guardians—20767Triston Casas, Red Sox–6725Josh Jung, Rangers–3716Yainer Diaz, Astros–136Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox––33Eduard Julien, Twins––22Anthony Volpe, Yankees––11Source