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Massachusetts US Attorney Rollins to quit after DOJ probe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

By Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker | Associated PressBOSTON — Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins will resign following a monthslong investigation by the Justice Department’s inspector general into her appearance at a political fundraiser and other potential ethics issues, her attorney said Tuesday.The Justice Department’s watchdog has yet to release its report detailing the findings of its investigation, but an attorney for Rollins told The Associated Press that she will be submitting a letter of resignation to President Joe Biden by close of business Friday.The resignation of a U.S. attorney amid ethics concerns is an exceedingly rare phenomenon and is especially notable for a Justice Department that under Attorney General Merrick Garland has sought to restore a sense of normalcy and good governance following the turbulent four years of the Trump administration.Rollins’ attorney said she has been “profoundly honored” to have served as U.S...

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Sunnyvale next week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

Vice President Kamala Harris will be visiting Silicon Valley next week, stopping in Sunnyvale on Monday to deliver remarks on the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act.Harris’ will tout the administration’s investment in U.S. semiconductor research and development and manufacturing at Applied Materials, the company posted on social media. In December, Applied Materials announced it plans to build a next-generation research and development center in Sunnyvale.Harris, an Oakland native who served as U.S. senator from California and as the state’s attorney general, last visited the Bay Area in March for a fundraiser and a roundtable discussion with small-business owners.

New England haddock imperiled by overfishing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

By Patrick Whittle | Associated PressPORTLAND, Maine — A staple seafood species caught by East Coast fishers for centuries is experiencing overfishing, and regulators have cut catch quotas by more than 80% to prevent the fish’s population from collapse.Haddock are one of the most popular Atlantic fish, and a favorite for fish and chips and other New England seafood dishes.But fewer haddock will be caught in New England this year after regulators cut fishing quotas. A recent scientific assessment found that the Gulf of Maine haddock stock declined unexpectedly, and that meant the catch quotas for the fish were unsustainably high, federal fishing managers said.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration added the Gulf of Maine haddock stock to its overfishing list last month. The New England Fishery Management Council, a regulatory board, has lowered catch limits of the fish in an attempt to halt the overfishing, said agency spokesperson Allison Ferreira.However, numerou...

Letters: Help for homeless | Keep Kuiper | Nonteachers’ bill | Debt ceiling | Mental health | Strange bedfellows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Bill offers real helpon homelessnessTo address California’s homelessness crisis, The Homelessness Prevention Act, SB 567, is a critical step toward allowing more Californians than ever to have access to affordable housing.SB 567 would expand tenant protections to previously excluded groups and afford protection to renters, safeguarding them from exposure to predatory renting practices. The bill would close loopholes, prevent no-fault evictions and allow for accountability and enforcement of the rules, greatly needed in a market that has seen massive exploitation. The Homelessness Prevention Act is an overdue response to the reality that millions of California renters face each and every day.It has been three uncertain years, but as we emerge from the pandemic, it is paramount that we do not allow landlords to exploit the instability created by this unprecedented event. I implore lawmakers, support the Ho...

Single family residence in Los Gatos sells for $2.9 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

116 Fancher Court – Google Street ViewA 2,250-square-foot house built in 1974 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 100 block of Fancher Court in Los Gatos was sold on May 3, 2023. The $2,850,000 purchase price works out to $1,267 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. It sits on an 8,000-square-foot lot, which also has a pool.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:On Griffith Place, Los Gatos, in October 2022, a 2,692-square-foot home was sold for $2,900,000, a price per square foot of $1,077. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 2,893-square-foot home on Mays Avenue in Monte Sereno sold for $4,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,555. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,914-square-foot home on the 16000 block of Rose Avenue in Los Gatos sold in August 2022, for $3,650,000, a price per square foot of $1,253. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 

DeSantis knocks Trump over Florida abortion law critique

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

By Meg Kinnard | Associated PressGov. Ron DeSantis criticized Donald Trump on Tuesday for implying Florida’s new six-week abortion ban is “too harsh,” stepping up his attacks on the former president as he prepares to challenge him for the 2024 Republican nomination.DeSantis was responding to a question about Trump’s comments in an article published Monday by The Messenger about the six-week ban the Florida governor recently signed into law. “Many people within the pro-life movement feel that that was too harsh,” Trump told the online outlet.DeSantis contended the law has widespread support among opponents of abortion and noted the former president didn’t say what limits he would back on the procedure.“Protecting an unborn child when there’s a detectable heartbeat is something that almost 99% of pro-lifers support,” DeSantis said at a news conference in Florida, taking questions after he signed a measure to combat human traf...

New season at Montalvo’s Carriage House has everything from Hawaiian music to stand-up comedy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

More than 40 musicians, comedians and artists are scheduled to take the stage in Montalvo Arts Center’s 2023-24 Carriage House Performing Arts Series.The Saratoga venue today announced its lineup for the  the indoor Carriage House Theatre, located at 15400 Montalvo Road, starting in September.Everything from jazz and Hawaiian music to classic rock and classical Indian music, stand-up comedy and one-person theater shows will hit the stage.“When you see a show at the Carriage House, you are truly getting up close and personal with the artists. These intimate shows feel like the show is taking place in your own living room,”  Montalvo’s public performance manager Tim Reeve said.Jazz fusion pioneers and Montalvo favorites Spyro Gyra will kick off the season on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The four-piece group started out in Buffalo, NY, and released 35 albums over more than 50 years.Montalvo will host the 47th San Francisco Stand Up Comedy Competition on Sept. 12-13 at 7:3...

Contra Costa County reports 4% increase in homelessness in 2023, says last year’s count unreliable

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

Contra Costa County’s homeless population ticked up just 4% over the past three years to around 2,300 people, according to new data showing homelessness did not surge during the pandemic despite widespread job losses.But the latest numbers from the county’s annual “point-in-time” count in January appear to contradict the results of its 2022 count, which found the number of unhoused residents soared 35% to more than 3,000 people. Now, officials say last year’s count is unreliable because of “significant inconsistencies” in the data.The county health department blamed a third-party contractor for the errors but declined to immediately provide more details about any problems with the dataset. The department maintained it can “verify the accuracy of all other point-in-time counts,” which it said were conducted by the county.Officials acknowledge that homeless counts — taken annually or every two years to understand how many peo...

Holmes motion to stay out of prison rejected by appellate court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

In a one-page order issued Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit denied a motion by convicted Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes to stay out of prison while she appeals her conviction for wire fraud. The court ruled that Holmes had not raised a "substantial question" regarding the conduct of her trial or shown that any trial errors were likely to result in reversal or a sentence shorter than the 11-year, three-month prison term handed down by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila. 1 arrested after Kim Kardashian-lookalike dies in Burlingame In January 2022, a jury convicted Holmes of misleading and defrauding investors about the capabilities of Theranos' blood-testing technology. Davila had ordered Holmes to surrender to federal prison authorities on April 27 of this year, but that order was automatically suspended while the higher court decided whether to grant the bail request. It will be up to Davila to set a new surrender date for Holmes no...

Teen identified after fatal shooting in Vacaville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:09 GMT

(KRON) -- The Vacaville Police Department has released the name of the teenager who was fatally shot by another teen on Thursday in Vacaville. Former Apple employee charged with theft of trade secrets Mateo Godinez-Vallejo, 16, of Sacramento was treated for a gunshot wound near the 100 block of Meadows Drive. He was brought to a local hospital where he later died of injuries. Godinez-Vallejo's family has established a GoFundMe to raise money for his funeral and other expenses. Over $8,000 has been raised so far. Detectives learned that a fight had taken place between Godinez-Vallejo and a 17-year-old boy from Vacaville. Both boys were shot during the fight, and the 17-year-old was taken to a hospital for treatment as well. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...