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Mourners in Ireland pay last respects to Sinead O’Connor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

By Brian Melley | Associated PressLONDON — Sinéad O’Connor was remembered Tuesday for bringing “joy to countless people the world over” and then honored by emotional fans who thronged the streets of the Irish coastal town she had called home. They sang “Nothing Compares 2 U” as a hearse passed by carrying the singer’s casket to its final resting place.The funeral held for loved ones and friends reflected her spirituality and the impact she had on her homeland and the music world. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar and President Michael Higgins attended along with musical luminaries such as Bono of U2 and Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats.But the procession to a cemetery for a private burial reflected the broader impact of her life on devotees moved by her pure voice and emotional depth and touched by her sometimes troubled life.Hundreds of people made the pilgrimage to her former home in Bray, the seaside village south of Dublin where O’Connor ...

Oakland man charged with kidnapping teen at gunpoint, leading to hectic manhunt, allegedly over missing $11,000

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

OAKLAND — An 18-year-old woman was kidnapped off of International Boulevard in broad daylight as she walked the block as a sex worker, allegedly by men who blamed her for $11,000 that went missing days earlier, police said.Now, one of at least three suspects has been arrested and charged with kidnapping, making criminal threats, and illegally possessing a firearm, court records show.The suspect has been identified in court records as 33-year-old David Salazar, of Oakland, the same man whose $11,000 went missing and whom authorities allege was responsible for organizing the kidnapping plot. He is being held in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on $250,000 bail, and is next due in court for an arraignment on Aug. 17, court records show.According to Oakland police, the woman was standing near International Boulevard and 13th Avenue around 5 p.m. on July 28, when a 2000s model Acura pulled up with three men inside, who forced her into the car at gunpoint. One of her friends witnessed the ...

A German-born energy efficiency standard for multifamily housing gains steam in US city

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

Lizzie Kane | Chicago Tribune (TNS)A German-born energy efficiency standard is catching fire in the multifamily housing development industry in Chicago, bringing reduced carbon footprints, improved air quality and lower costs for tenants.The Passive House standard combines technology for ventilation, insulation and airtightness with design solutions that help retain heat in the winter and keep it out in the summer, with a 40%-60% reduction in energy usage for multifamily and single-family properties, according to Phius, a Chicago-based nonprofit that certifies Passive House buildings.Multifamily developers, particularly those building affordable housing, in Chicago have begun to embrace Passive House design in the last few years thanks to local industry professionals advocating for changes in the city and state building energy codes, as well as buy-in from ComEd, the primary energy provider in the state.A.J. Patton, CEO and managing partner of 548 Enterprise in Chicago, said he star...

DeSantis replaces campaign manager in 2024 reset

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

By Michele L. Price | Associated PressNEW YORK — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager as the Florida governor continues to reset his stagnant presidential campaign.The Florida governor is bringing on James Uthmeier, his chief of staff from his state office, to serve as his campaign manager, replacing Generra Peck, who led DeSantis’ reelection campaign last year before jumping into the same role on his presidential bid.Peck will stay on as a strategist.The changes come after DeSantis made two big staff cuts in the past few weeks, laying off about a third of his staff in late July as the campaign faced financial trouble.“James Uthmeier has been one of Governor DeSantis’ top advisers for years, and he is needed where it matters most: working hand in hand with Generra Peck and the rest of the team to put the governor in the best possible position to win this primary and defeat Joe Biden,” campaign spokesman Andrew Romeo...

Supreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

By Mark Sherman | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers.The court on Tuesday voted 5-4 to put on hold a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that invalidated the Biden administration’s regulation of ghost gun kits. The regulation will be in effect while the administration appeals the ruling to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans — and potentially the Supreme Court.Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas would have kept the regulation on hold during the appeals process.The Justice Department had told the court that local law enforcement agencies seized more than 19,000 ghost guns at crime scenes in 2021, a more than tenfold increase in just five years.“The public-safety interests in reversing the flow of ghost guns to dang...

Sale closed in Alameda: $2 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

1337 Versailles Avenue – Google Street ViewThe spacious historic property located in the 1300 block of Versailles Avenue in Alameda was sold on June 12, 2023 for $1,950,000, or $713 per square foot. The house, built in 1876, has an interior space of 2,736 square feet. The layout of this two-story home includes three bedrooms and two baths. In addition, the house comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The property occupies a sizable 7,896-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:On Regent Street, Alameda, in May 2023, a 2,086-square-foot home was sold for $1,580,000, a price per square foot of $757. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 1,997-square-foot home on Moreland Drive in Alameda sold for $1,955,000, a price per square foot of $979. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,553-square-foot home on the 2800 block of Lincoln Avenue in Alameda sold in April 2023...

Steph Curry surprises at Paramore concert in SF, takes lead vocals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry made another slam dunk Monday night taking the stage and singing with rock group Paramore at Chase Center.When you come to a Chase Center concert, you never know who might show up on stage Paramore's surprise guest is none other than @StephenCurry30 pic.twitter.com/1XykIDOirQ— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) August 8, 2023He joined in on the band’s hit Misery Business to the roar of fans.According to Ayesha Curry, the group has been one of their faves since they began dating.Last night’s Paramore concert was a full-circle moment for Steph and Ayesha [via Ayesha Curry’s IG] pic.twitter.com/XqkuYliE67— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) August 8, 2023And they also performed at Steph’s 30th birthday party.paramore at steph curry’s bday party because what better time to bring this back than now pic.twitter.com/t1GQsnkYGD— jen’s alt (@YELYAHRIOTT) August 8, 2023Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | ‘Underrated̵...

Armed security guard shoots robbery suspect at Peninsula hardware store

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

SAN CARLOS — A security guard shot a shoplifting suspect at a San Carlos hardware store after the man allegedly attacked the guard with his own baton, according to authorities.The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that around 10 p.m. Monday, a 26-year-old man was accused of shoplifting by employees at the Home Depot at 1125 Old County Road. A physical confrontation broke out when store employees confronted the man.He was able to take a baton from a security guard during the brawl, authorities said. The man hit the guard on the head before throwing the baton through a window near the entrance to the store.The security guard then fired two shots at the man, hitting him once. A sheriff’s deputy, who happened to be nearby, heard the gunfire and responded to the scene, requesting more officers and medical assistance.The suspect was arrested at the scene.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Peninsula prosecutors say man stabbed his child&...

‘Cha Cha Slide’ artist DJ Casper dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNDJ Casper, born Willie Perry, Jr., has died after a battle with cancer, his wife told CNN affiliate ABC7 Chicago on Monday.The Chicago native was reportedly 58. CNN has reached out to his family for comment.Casper was responsible for the popular song “Cha Cha Slide,” which came out 23 years ago this month. Coming off of his “Cha-Cha Slide: The Original Slide Album,” the track gave way to a popular line dance that is still performed at events all over the world.Casper’s “Cha Cha Slide” has quickly become a staple at events from proms and weddings to corporate functions and more – wherever dance is a part of a celebration – thanks to its easy dancability and the way it fits into the Black tradition of line dances including the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle.Such traditions are not unfamiliar to the world at large due in part to the show “Soul Train,” which celebrated Black music artists and the art of line dancing well before some of today’s most popu...

IKEA opening on Market Street in SF this month

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The opening date for the San Francisco location of IKEA has been announced for later this month. The store, which will open in the city's beleaguered mid-Market area, is due to open on Wednesday, Aug. 23, according to an announcement from the retailer.The location at 945 Market Street is what Ikea calls a "city-format" store that's designed to make "the IKEA experience even more affordable, accessible and convenient for San Franciscans," according to a press release from Ikea. Dungeon suspect targeted teen girls in Alameda County, appeared on ‘Judge Judy’ The store will occupy 52,000 square feet over three levels and include 27 fully furnished room settings for shoppers to explore. The spaces will showcase "city living" solutions that Ikea says will reflect "the unique everyday needs of San Franciscans."“We are so excited to open the doors of our new IKEA store to our neighbors in the San Francisco area,” said Arda Akalin, IKEA San Francisco Market Manager...