Sacramento

$2 million in federal aid to improve Madera’s storm drainage and sewage system

Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:15PM The City of Madera is getting $2 million in federal aid to improve the city’s critical storm drainage and sewage system. MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) — The City of Madera is getting $2 million in federal aid to improve the city’s critical storm drainage and sewage system. “The City of Madera has been asking for these funds for four years and thank god that today we’re going to get the system in place to get this done because nobody wants to see flooding in our streets or our sewer system to be backed up,” said Mayor Santos Garcia. The city experiences flooding often in the winter and congressman John Duarte, who helped get the funding, saw that firsthand. “Mayor Santos Garcia sent me a photograph in the torrential floods of January 2023 where the sewer line for Madera just blew a hole in it and he was looking for federal help to get that fixed,” Congressman Duarte said. On Friday, that federal help arrived. The city’s Sewer Trunk Main Project received $1 million to improve and replace up to 1.7 miles

Sacramento

Regulators close Republic First Bank, marking first US bank failure this year

The bank’s failure is expected to cost the deposit insurance fund $667 million. Saturday, April 27, 2024 8:42PM Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year PHILADELPHIA — Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31. Fulton Bank, which is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, agreed to assume substantially all of the failed bank’s deposits and buy essentially all of its assets, the agency said. Republic Bank’s 32 branches will reopen as branches of Fulton Bank as early as Saturday. Republic First Bank depositors can access their funds via checks or ATMs as early as Friday night, the FDIC said. The bank’s failure is expected to cost the deposit insurance fund $667 million. The lender is the first FDIC-insured institution to fail in the U.S. this year. The last bank failure – Citizens Bank, based in Sac City

Sacramento

Mexico likely to elect 1st woman president: What does that mean for abortion rights?

MEXICO CITY — If a woman wins Mexico’s presidency on June 2, would she rule with gender in mind? The question has been raised by academics, humans rights organizations and activists ahead of the voting that will likely elect Mexico’s first female president for the term 2024-2030. Out of three candidates, the frontrunner is Claudia Sheinbaum, who has promised to keep President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s legacy on track. Next comes Xóchitl Gálvez, representing several opposition parties, one of which is historically conservative. The triumph of Sheinbaum or Gálvez, however, would not guarantee their support for certain gender-related policies. In a country of more than 98 million Catholics, neither of the two leading candidates has shared specific proposals on abortion. Both have suggested equality and protection measures for women amid a wave of violence and femicide. Here’s a look at some of the challenges that Mexico’s next president would face regarding abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. WHAT’S THE CURRENT ABORTION LANDSCAPE? Twelve of Mexico’s 32 states have decriminalized abortion, most of them in the past five years. One more will join them after its legislature complies

Los Angeles

Suspect arrested for Southern California homicide

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest after a man was found dead on Monday. Authorities responded to a call around 6:54 p.m. on April 22 in the area of Winchester Road and Thompson Road in Winchester. When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from a possible stab wound. The victim — identified as 29-year-old Boris Stepanyuk of Winchester — died at the scene. Investigators arrested 60-year-old Joseph Mokate of Hemet in connection with the homicide. No further details have been provided about the incident or a possible motive. Mokate has been charged with murder. There are no outstanding suspects in this investigation. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department arrested 60-year-old Joseph Mokate in connection with the death of 29-year-old Boris Stepanyuk. RCSD shared this image on April 27, 2024. (RCSD) Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator Anderson with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955–1700 or Investigator Gasparini with the Southwest Sheriff’s Station at 951-696–3050.

Los Angeles

Missing Southern California teen found

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says a missing Palmdale teen has been found. Authorities say 13-year-old Joshua Genaro Rivera was missing since 10:30 p.m., when he was last seen in the 6800 block of Atmore Street in the City of Palmdale. Rivera is deaf, and his family was extremely concerned for his well-being. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says 13-year-old Joshua Genaro Rivera has been found. LASD shared this image on April 27, 2024. (LASD) LASD gave an update around 4:10 p.m. Saturday, and confirmed that Rivera had been found

Los Angeles

The significance of the White House Correspondents Dinner

The significance of the White House Correspondents Dinner – CBS News Watch CBS News Over the decades, the annual White House Correspondents Dinner has allowed presidents to go into a more informal setting, let their hair down a bit, and poke fun at themselves. But some critics say the dinner is proof of a cozy relationship between the White House and the media. Mark Strassmann has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Sacramento

Kurtenbach: Grading the 49ers’ Day 3 picks, overall draft

Let’s all take a deep breath and grab a beer. The draft is over — we have ourselves a roster in Santa Clara. Here’s who the Niners took on Day 3 and what I think of the picks. And ultimately, what I think of the team’s 2024 draft: Round 4 No. 124 overall: Malik Mustafa, S, Wake Forest The No. 3 safety on my board, Mustafa is the kind of instinctual playmaker that can change a defense at all three levels. A powerful hitter, Mustafa will be great in the run game. But don’t sleep on his coverage ability — he’s one of the best in this class at turning his hips and covering the deep routes. If someone gets behind him, the play isn’t over. I’ll plant my flag: Mustafa will challenge for the starting strong safety spot in Week 1. Grade: A Round 4 No. 129 overall: Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville Related Articles San Francisco 49ers | 49ers draft recap: Shanahan, Lynch embrace better depth for NFC title defense San Francisco 49ers | 49ers’ 2024 NFL Draft capsules San Francisco 49ers | Menlo-Atherton’s

Sacramento

A’s allow three homers, are stymied by ex-teammate in loss to Baltimore

BALTIMORE — Oakland A’s manager Mark Kotsay has already seen these impressive performances from left-handed starter Cole Irvin. Irvin, who won a combined 19 games in 2021 and 2022 with Oakland, was at his best again Saturday. He allowed just four hits over seven scoreless innings to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-0 win over the A’s to even the three-game series. “His location was great today,” Kotsay said of Irvin, who, with pitching prospect Kyle Virbitsky, was traded to the Orioles in Jan. 2023 for infielder Darell Hernaiz. “The front door two-seamer was locking the righties up a lot. He was jamming guys with his cutter. “He had a good mix. Pitched great. Sometimes you’ve got to tip your cap.” Meanwhile, A’s starter JP Sears gave up home runs to Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle on successive pitches in the fifth inning. Gunnar Henderson also went deep for the AL East-leading Orioles, who emphatically bounced back from a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Oakland in the series opener Friday night. Baltimore has now gone 100 straight regular-season series of at least two games without

Sacramento

Tehama County residents arrested in alleged Redding sex trafficking sting

REDDING — A Redding Police Department operation to bust alleged sex trafficking resulted in the arrest of several individuals, including two people from Tehama County. RPD said their detective, over the last week, conducted an undercover operation within city limits.  The goal of the operation was to investigate possible human trafficking suspects and target those who negotiated to meet with juveniles for sexual acts. Detectives worked in an undercover capacity to pose as an underaged juvenile on different internet platforms. The following individuals were arrested for charges related to arranging to meet a minor to engage in lewd or lascivious acts: – Anthony Stefani, 33, of Gerber -Saul Padilla Garcia, 55, of Corning -Lo Saelee, 44, of Anderson -Darin Vasquez, 54, of Redding -Tyson Bellach, 35, of Willow Creek RPD said these individuals were transported and booked into the Shasta County Jail. The agency added it has zero tolerance for human trafficking and will investigate those who attempt to target and victimize juveniles.

San Diego

Vehicles collide after driver falls asleep at the wheel: police

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — One person was sent to the hospital with “no feeling below the waist” after a two-vehicle crash in San Ysidro, authorities said. According to the San Diego Police Department, a 22-year-old man was traveling northbound in the 1800 block of Howard Avenue around 3:50 a.m. when he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. Man stabbed while walking along San Diego street; no arrests made Police said the driver collided with a Toyota 4Runner driven by a 49-year-old man. During the crash, the Toyota’s seats collapsed backward and a passenger was impacted. That person stated that they had no feeling below the waist. The passenger was transported to a local hospital to be treated for a fractured thoracic vertebrae. No further information on their condition was provided by authorities. The Traffic Division responded and is handling the investigation. DUI was not a factor, police said. Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

San Diego

Hole in the wall ‘Bar-Food’ joint packs a punch for cheap in Ocean Beach

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — When you walk through the doors of this Ocean Beach burger joint, you’ll be swept away by a punk rock 90s vibe. There’s Thrasher magazines plastered on the walls, gleaming neon purple under black lights. Skateboards are lined up in an edgy décor accompanied by rows of stickers displaying alternative art and tweaked characters of familiar cartoons. There’s even a red landline phone that’s used to take orders. Bizarre sea creatures become ‘all-you-can-eat-buffet’ off SoCal coast It’s called called Bar-Food. This spot is the newest creation by local entrepreneur Ryan Cunningham, aka “Chef Pennywise.” He and his wife, Kalina, created the business as a sister restaurant to Burger Kook, an event and catering company they started during in the pandemic. “There were to many burger places in OB already, and it gave me the opportunity to expand the menu to other foods I really like,” Chef Pennywise told FOX 5. “So this spot will be Bar-Food, which Burger Kook uses as a commercial commissary for our catering and events until I can open a Burger kook location.” The menu can

Los Angeles

Plan de ahorro para pagar universidades en Florida más barato en 10 años. Cómo comprarlo

El camino a la universidad en Estados Unidos se facilita mientras más temprano se hacen los arreglos financieros para costear los estudios superiores. En este momento el plan de estudios prepagado de la Florida, el Florida Prepaid College , ofrece ahora los precios más bajos en 10 años. Este plan de ahorros le permite a los padres o abuelos de un niño o adolescente residente de la Florida comenzar a pagar su educación universitaria mucho antes de que tenga que asistir a las aulas. Es aún mejor si comienza a hacer los pagos por adelantado en el año del nacimiento del niño. La ventaja es que por una cantidad moderada las personas allegadas al futuro estudiante pueden comprar este plan de ahorro que ha ayudado a 1.2 millones de familias en la Florida al costo que tiene la educación universitaria en la actualidad. Los interesados en hacer la inversión para el futuro de sus hijos en el 2024 tienen hasta el 30 de abril para llenar la inscripción del Florida Prepaid College . Existen diferentes tipos de planes, y este año empiezan en $34 al

Los Angeles

Authorities asking for public assistance to locate missing Southern California teen

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking public help to locate an at-risk missing teen from Palmdale. Authorities say 13-year-old Joshua Genaro Rivera was last seen around 10:30 p.m. Friday in the 6800 block of Atmore Street in Palmdale. Rivera is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 122 pounds. The 13-year-old was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, and black Puma shoes. Rivera is deaf, and his family is extremely concerned for his well-being. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking for public assistance to locate missing 13-year-old Joshua Genaro Rivera. LASD shared this image on April 27, 2024. (LASD) Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Palmdale Station 661-272-2400.   Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

Bay Area

Cal Poly Humboldt closes campus for rest of semester over Gaza protests

Cal Poly Humboldt officials are closing the campus for the remainder of the semester with classwork continuing remotely, as pro-Palestinian student activists refuse to end their occupation of two academic buildings. This closure means that anyone on campus without authorization by University Police is subject to citation or arrest, the university wrote in a statement Saturday. Students living on campus are being asked to limit their movement to between their residence hall and dorms, and they cannot be on other parts of campus “until further updates.” The far Northern California campus had already been shut down since Monday, when dozens of students set up an encampment inside Siemens Hall, an academic and administrative building, at the Arcata school in an act of “solidarity with those facing genocide in Gaza,” organizers said. They demanded that the university divest from Israeli companies and weapons manufacturers. University administrators called in riot police to clear the encampment, resulting in a clash with protesters and three arrests. “Those who are staying in there are not staying in there for noble causes. They’re criminals,” University President Tom Jackson told the Eureka

Bay Area

Stanford football: Why Cardinal are looking forward to new ACC affiliation

STANFORD – When Stanford opened last season at Hawai’i, traveling a day earlier than usual to adjust to the time change and the long flight, little did it know that it would be good preparation for the years to follow. Starting this season, Stanford will replace annual trips to the Pacific Northwest and Southern California with cross-country flights as it begins a new era in the ACC. The Cardinal will play four games in the Eastern time zone in 2024, including visits to Syracuse, Clemson and N.C. State and a previously scheduled game at Notre Dame. “It’s going to be fun,” junior cornerback Colin Wright said. “I know a lot of people have mentioned the travel implications, but I think all those things will work themselves out. Playing against schools that we’ve all admired growing up like the Clemsons and Miamis will be interesting. “A kid like me from Texas has never been to the East Coast, so it will be an interesting opportunity to see those places.” While almost everyone would prefer the old arrangement of the Pac-12 and its longstanding regional rivalries, the

Los Angeles

Lionel Messi genera una enorme expectativa en su visita al Gillette Stadium ¿Qué es lo que realmente está en juego?

Lionel Messi hará su aparición en el Gillette Stadium este sábado 27 de abril ( 7:30 p.m. ) cuando el Inter Miami se enfrente al New England Revolution en la Jornada 10 de la MLS. Se espera que la casa de Tom Brady acoja la llegada de otra estrella de la misma dimensión, Messi con la venta de cada una de sus 64,628 localidades, lo cual será un nuevo récord de asistencia para el equipo de fútbol de la ciudad. Sin duda alguna, para los aficionados de New England Leo será el gran atractivo de este encuentro, el cual se transmite por Apple TV, porque el Revolution (1-1-6) marcha en el último puesto del Este con apenas 6 puntos En cambio, el Inter (5-3-2 )marcha en el primer puesto de la misma conferencia con 18 puntos, lo cual hace que la diferencia sea enorme. Aunque sin confiarse, porque con todos los reflectores encima por enfrentarse a Messi el once de New England saldrá con una motivación adicional. Los rosanegros, en sus 10 partidos de la MLS esta temporada, tienen tantos puntos (18) como los que

Los Angeles

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard questionable for Game 4 vs. Mavericks

DALLAS —  Kawhi Leonard eased his way onto the American Airlines Center court Saturday afternoon, his sneakers in hand and a thin white device on his swollen right knee that has left the Clippers’ best player listed as questionable for Game 4 on Sunday. Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations, made his way over and sat next to Leonard for a chat. Leonard bent over to tie his shoes, got up and walked over for a short talk with Clippers coach Tyronn Lue. Leonard then grabbed a basketball and began to take shots, his movements deliberate and measured, but at least he was practicing. The Clippers trail the Dallas Mavericks 2-1 in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round playoff series and Leonard said after Game 3 on Friday that he wants to play because he wants to be there for his teammates. “He’s just still dealing with the inflammation and the swelling,” Lue said. “So, we’re monitoring it. He got treatment last night, got treatment this morning, he’ll get treatment tonight, so we’ll just see. Right now he’s questionable for Game 4.” Like he has

Los Angeles

Tyler Glasnow dominates before making quick exit in Dodgers’ sixth straight win

TORONTO —  For the first time in his debut Dodgers season, there seemed to be a brief injury scare for starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on Saturday. After six stellar, suffocating, scoreless innings in a 4-2 Dodgers win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, Glasnow returned to the mound in the seventh inning hoping to put the finishing touches on a second consecutive shutout performance. Instead, he gave up a run, started flexing his throwing hand, and then left the game alongside a trainer. For a moment, it looked like a troubling sign for a veteran pitcher with a long list of past arm injuries. But minutes after Glasnow left the mound, the team announced he was dealing only with cramping. Any serious setback had seemingly been averted, and the good vibes that have surrounded the Dodgers (18-11) lately could continue. “[There is] not any level of concern,” manager Dave Roberts said of Glasnow’s cramping, which the pitcher felt in both his right hand and right calf. “He’ll be fine.” More than that, Roberts noted, his performance had been “fantastic.” “When you acquire a guy