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Powerball jackpot winner purchases mansion in Hollywood Hills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

The winner of last year's record-setting $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot has made his first major splurge.Edwin Castro, who came forward to claim the prize in February, has apparently used a chunk of that life-changing money to purchase a mansion in the Hollywood Hills.The mansion sold for a whopping $25.5 million, according to Jack Flemming of the Los Angeles Times, citing property records. Zillow lists the sale date as March 1. It's the most expensive sale in Hollywood Hills this year and one of the most expensive homes ever sold in the area, Flemming reports.The home was built in 2022 by developer Roman James, according to Dirt.com. The 5-bedroom, 7-bath mansion (with a footprint of 13,578 square feet) overlooks both the Sunset Strip and Chateau Marmont.The mansion sold for a whopping $25.5 million, according to Jack Flemming of the Los Angeles Times, citing property records (Berlyn Photography)The mansion sold for a whopping $25.5 million, according to Jack Flemming of the Los A...

Atmospheric river targets California: When will the rain stop in SoCal?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

Here we go again. Another atmospheric river is heading toward California, preparing to dump heavy rain and snow over the state.While rain was already falling in parts of California on Wednesday, the main event is expected to start Thursday, National Weather Service forecasters say. The heaviest rain will likely fall Thursday night into Friday, when activity will peak, but precipitation is expected to continue through the weekend. The ground is already saturated in many parts of the state, and flooding risk remains high through Sunday. Southern California to see more rain by the end of the week But even after the atmospheric river passes, the forecast doesn't look dry. In San Francisco, there's at least a 50% chance of showers through Tuesday. While in Los Angeles, the heaviest of the rainfall is expected to hit by late Thursday and lasting into Friday.  In fact, it could be weeks, or even a month, before we see a stretch of dry weather in the region, said Brian Garcia, warni...

Rider Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Crash on Sossaman Road [Mesa, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident on Ray RoadMESA, AZ (March 8, 2023) – Friday afternoon, one rider was pronounced dead after a motorcycle crash on Sossaman Road.Dispatchers responded to the scene at the intersection of Ray and Sossaman Road on February 17th near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.Per reports, the driver of a truck attempted to turn left onto southbound Sossaman Road and struck the motorcyclist. Upon impact, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle onto the road, causing head trauma.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the rider dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Meanwhile, the truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Investigators also say the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided about the motorcycle crash on Sossaman...

Nathan Johnson Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Crash on Foxen Canyon Road [Sisquoc, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

18-Year-Old Student Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Accident near Foxen Vineyard and WinerySISQUOC, CA (March 8, 2023) – Sunday morning, Nathan Johnson was fatally struck in a motorcycle crash on Foxen Canyon Road.The incident occurred just before 10:00 a.m., at the 7600 block of Foxen Canyon Road, near Foxen Vineyard & Winery.According to the California Highway Patrol, a Yamaha R6 motorcycle going south collided head-on with a northbound Honda Accord.Investigators claimed that the rider crossed the double yellow lines and crashed into the Accord.Responding personnel declared the motorcyclist, 18-year-old Johnson of Santa Maria, dead at the scene. The driver and passenger inside the Accord did not sustain any injuries.Santa Maria Joint Union High School District spokesman said that Johnson was a senior student at Righetti High School.At this time, the California Highway Patrol is working to determine the factors that contributed to the incident. An active investigation into t...

Dead & Company at Barton Hall: Here’s how to get tickets to Cornell show

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

Dead & Company are set to play an intimate benefit show at Cornell University’s Barton Hall, which was the home to one of the most beloved shows in the history of the Grateful Dead.Proceeds from the concert on May 8 will benefit the “Recording Academy’s MusiCares organization, which provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music industry, and Cornell University’s 2030 Project, in which researchers combine science, scholarship, and innovation to develop climate-change solutions,” according to a press release.Tickets will be sold via Ticketstoday’s lottery system and fans must register in advance, before 8:59 PT on March 10 at https://c23request.shop.ticketstoday.com/Splash.aspx. An limited amount of travel packages will go on sale at 10 a.m. PT March 10, www.cornell23.com.Barton Hall holds a very special place in Grateful Dead history, with the show performed at the venue on May 8, 1977, often being held up as the group’s best e...

German officials cautious over Nord Stream attack report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

By Frank Jordans | Associated PressBERLIN — Germany’s defense minister voiced caution Wednesday over media reports that a pro-Ukraine group was involved in blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year.German daily newspaper Die Zeit and public broadcasters ARD and SWR reported Tuesday that investigators were able to largely reconstruct how the pipelines from Russia to Germany were sabotaged on the night of Sept. 26, 2022.Citing multiple unnamed officials, the news outlets reported that five men and a woman used a yacht hired by a Ukrainian-owned company in Poland to carry out the attack. German federal prosecutors confirmed that a boat was searched in January.The New York Times also reported Tuesday that U.S. officials reviewed intelligence that suggested a pro-Ukrainian group was behind the blasts. The Ukrainian government has denied involvement.German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he read the news reports “with great interest” but ...

‘Keto-like’ diet may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

By Carma Hassan and Sandee LaMotte | CNNA low-carb, high-fat “keto-like” diet may be linked to higher levels of “bad” cholesterol and double the risk of cardiovascular events such as blocked arteries, heart attacks and strokes, according to new research.“Our study found that regular consumption of a self-reported diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat was associated with increased levels of LDL cholesterol — or “bad” cholesterol — and a higher risk of heart disease,” lead study author Dr. Iulia Iatan with the Healthy Heart Program Prevention Clinic, St. Paul’s Hospital and University of British Columbia’s Centre for Heart Lung Innovation in Vancouver, Canada, said in a news release.“This study provides an important contribution to the scientific literature, and suggests the harms outweigh the benefits,” said Christopher Gardner, a research professor of medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research ...

What to watch: It’s John Luther vs. Perry Mason, and ‘Punch’ wins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

An ace British detective and a Depression-era defense lawyer take the stand in the court of public opinion this streaming week.So which one — Idris Elba’s sexy John Luther or Matthew Rhys’s disheveled Perry Mason — will win the audience over this time out? Stay tuned.Meanwhile, the indie crowd gets much to appreciate as well, including the New Zealand drama “Punch” and the disturbing “Palm Trees and Power Lines,” which features two awards-worthy performances.Here’s our roundup.“Luther: The Fallen Sun”: Let’s give you the best news first. Idris Elba is as watchable as ever as that determined rogue British detective John Luther, a guy who blurs the law lines and looks ever so sexy and suave. It’s easy to see how after five successful seasons, Elba’s Luther has become the go-to for fans of superior BBC mystery series. Now, prepare for the bad news. The enthusiastically awaited stand-alone movie hurls a wrecking ball at “Luther’s” valued reputation, coughing up a serious mis...

DOJ: Pattern of violations at Louisville PD after Breonna Taylor shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

By Dylan Lovan | Associated PressLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The U.S. Justice Department found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against the Black community following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement Wednesday. A Justice Department report found the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and Louisville Metro Police Department “engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law.”The report said the Louisville police department “discriminates against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants. It also said the department violates the rights of people engaged in protected speech, like the street protests in the city in the summer of 2020 after Taylor’s death. Garland s...

The nine most expensive reported home sales in Milpitas the week of Feb. 27

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:02 GMT

A condo in Milpitas that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Milpitas in the past three weeks.In total, 9 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the last three weeks, with an average price of $1.2 million, $778 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of February 13 to the week of Mar. 6 even if the property may have been sold earlier.9. $715,000, condominium in the 1100 block of Abbott AvenueThe sale of the condominium in the 1100 block of Abbott Avenue in Milpitas has been finalized. The price was $715,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in February. The condominium was built in 1979 and has a living area of 1,345 square feet. The price per square foot was $532. The condominium features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.8. $1 million, single-family residence in the 200 block of Silvera StreetThe sale of the single-family residence in the 200 block ...