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My house or my beach? Why California’s housing crisis threatens its powerful coastal commission

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

California lawmakers have been busy over the last decade trying to make it easier to build homes across a housing-strapped state. But there’s an 840-mile-long exception.In an undulating band that generally runs 1,000 yards from the shoreline, the 12 members of the California Coastal Commission have the final say over what gets built, where and how.Voters empowered the commission to protect the state’s iconic beaches in 1972, responding to a crisis of despoiled seas and the prospect of the Miami-fication of the California coast.But five decades later, the state faces a different crisis as millions of Californians struggle to find an affordable place to call home. Now, a growing number of legislators and housing advocates are trying to wrest away some of the commission’s power.Legislation by San Francisco Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener would fast-track apartment development in parts of the state that haven’t met their state-set housing goals, exempting them from lengthy public hearings ...

Authorities are on the hunt for a Humvee stolen from a Bay Area National Guard armory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

By Cheri Mossburg | CNNCalifornia Highway Patrol officers are on the hunt for a green military vehicle stolen from a National Guard armory north of San Francisco on Monday.Santa Rosa Police initially responded to a call about debris and discovered a trail leading back to the armory where they discovered damaged gates.“There is an indication that someone scaled the fence to get inside,” California Highway Patrol Officer Marcus Hawkins told CNN.The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle – known as a Humvee – was “used as a battering ram to break through the gates” when it was driven out of the Santa Rosa armory late Monday, leaving behind a trail of debris in the roadway, Hawkins said. Another military vehicle was vandalized as well, he said.The highway patrol then took over the investigation into the stolen vehicle, described as having canvas doors and a roof and lacking license plates. The vehicle was not armed and there were no weapons on board, according to Hawkins.CNN has rea...

Police identify person of interest in fatal Oakland shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland police have identified a man they describe as a person of interest in connection with a June 21 fatal shooting, according to a news release Wednesday from police. A week after first releasing photos of the two people, police said they have identified Eric Locelvira as one of the individuals and are still seeking his location. Police are also seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a woman. 2 killed, 14 shot in violent July 4th in Hayward Police said both were walking in the area prior to the shooting of Matheus Gaidos, which occurred on June 21 just before 6:30 p.m. in the 400 block of 26th Street. Police and CrimeStoppers of Oakland are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.Anyone who knows the individuals in the released photos should contact the Oakland Police Department's Homicide Unit at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { posi...

¿Por qué la palma aceitera se ha convertido en un negocio clave en Venezuela?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

(CNN Español) — En Venezuela, la palma aceitera representa una de las oportunidades más atractivas para los agricultores, según expertos del sector. El World Wildlife Fund calcula que el aceite de palma se utiliza en casi el 50% de los productos envasados en los supermercados. A esto se le suma su aplicación en los biocombustibles, un mercado que se prevé que siga creciendo.Indonesia, líder mundial en producción de aceite de palma, suspendió recientemente sus exportaciones para garantizar el suministro interno, y a pesar de que ha vuelto a abrir sus puertas, este incidente ha encendido las alarmas y ha puesto a América Latina como una posible fuente alternativa de abastecimiento.Actualmente, Venezuela satisface solamente una quinta parte de su demanda nacional, según la Sociedad Venezolana de Ingenieros Agrónomos y afines. Sin embargo, las proyecciones futuras son optimistas, anticipando que se podrá cubrir la totalidad de la demanda en los años venideros. Aquí te explicamos p...

Memphis prosecutors seek death penalty against man charged with kidnapping and killing teacher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a man charged with kidnapping a Memphis, Tennessee, school teacher during an early-morning run and killing her.Cleotha Abston is charged with snatching Eliza Fletcher from a street near the University of Memphis on Sept. 2 and putting her in an SUV. Her body was found days later near an abandoned house. He has pleaded not guilty.Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy has filed notice with the court that prosecutors will seek the death penalty, Judge Lee Coffee said.No trial date has been set.Source

Shakira luce un llamativo vestido con la palabra “No”: ¿qué mensaje quiere transmitir?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

(CNN) — Más de 8 millones de personas en TikTok han visto a Elizabeth Olsen compartir el mantra que su familia repite a menudo: “‘No’ es una oración completa”. Inculcada en ella por sus hermanas gemelas mayores, dos veteranas del mundo del espectáculo, Olsen insiste en que a veces “simplemente puedes decir que no”.Y Shakira, quien fue vista en primera fila en el desfile de alta costura de Viktor & Rolf en la semana de la moda de París este miércoles, claramente siente lo mismo. Su elegante bata blanca, de la colección Otoño-Invierno 2008 de la marca, estaba dominada por la palabra “No”, estampada en su pecho con letras tridimensionales.La cantante colombiana combinó el atuendo con sandalias de plataforma doradas y un mini bolso de mano a juego de la marca italiana Aquazzura. En las fotos tomadas en el evento, incluida una que Shakira publicó en las redes sociales junto a Camila Cabello, ella mueve el dedo, como indicando “No”...

5-year construction project begins on I-70 at Floyd Hill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — Pack a lunch and your patience if you’re heading to the high country anytime during the next five years. Construction on the Floyd Hill project starts Thursday along the east section of Interstate 70.The Colorado Department of Transportation project will cover an area notorious for backups and accidents on a roadway in desperate need of improvements.The project will encompass an eight-mile section of the mountain corridor. The area affected sits between Evergreen and Idaho Springs with mile points stretching from 241 near Idaho Springs to 248 west of Evergreen. Why you may be seeing more black widow spiders in Colorado this season Construction will last five years. It’s expected to end in 2028.One piece of the project includes the construction of an entirely new express lane. The lane will be built from west of Homestead Road through the Veterans Memorial Tunnels to the Colorado Boulevard/Idaho Springs exit 241.Some bridges will also be rebuilt.Work o...

This local pizza restaurant is closing all 5 locations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After Monday, July 10 artisanal pizza restaurant Pizzeria Locale will no longer exist. All five Colorado locations will dissolve.FOX31 reached out to Pizzeria Locale's ownership group about the announcement.“We have made the decision to close all five Pizzeria Locale restaurants on July 10 and dissolve the business. Impacted employees have been extended employment opportunities at Chipotle restaurants in the Denver area,” said Laurie Schalow, chief corporate affairs officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill.While the restaurant is a local business, Pizzeria Locale is owned by Chipotle which means the laid-off employees will be given the opportunity to find new employment at any Chipotle Mexican Grills. Why you may be seeing more black widow spiders in Colorado this season The small chain is known for its artisanal wood-fired pies in an informal setting. Customers could pick a Neapolitan-style pizza from the menu or build their own.Pizzeria Locale has five locations in Colo...

3 remain hospitalized after shooting in courtyard of Fort Lauderdale apartment complex

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

Three people remained hospitalized on Thursday after a shooting in a Fort Lauderdale apartment complex left five people injured, including two minors.Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to the scene of the shooting in the area of Northwest 29th Avenue and 19th Street, Wednesday night.Speaking with reporters, FLPD Chief Patrick Lynn said the shooting stemmed from an argument involving two groups of people in the courtyard of the complex.“At approximately 8:40 p.m. this evening, at this apartment complex … we had a group of people gathered in the courtyard. A second group of people confronted them,” said Lynn. “As a result, gunfire ensued.”Investigators confirmed five people were injured and were transported to Broward Health Medical Center; one of the adults suffered life-threatening injuries, and the other four victims suffered injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening.As of Thursday morning, officials said two people were discharged from th...

Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in classified documents case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:37 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump’s valet, Walt Nauta, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he helped the former president hide classified documents from federal authorities, appearing with a new Florida-based lawyer to represent him as the case moves forward.Nauta was charged alongside Trump in June in a 38-count indictment alleging the mishandling of classified documents. His arraignment was to have happened twice before, but he had struggled to retain a lawyer licensed in Florida and one appearance was postponed because of his travel troubles.Ahead of his arraignment, Nauta hired Sasha Dadan, a criminal defense attorney and former public defender whose main law office is in Fort Pierce, where the judge who would be handling the trial is based. She appeared in court with Nauta, alongside his Washington lawyer, Stanley Woodward, who entered the not guilty plea on his behalf.Nauta answered, “Yes, Your Honor,” when he was asked whether he had reviewed the indictment during the b...