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Transgender influencer targeted by disturbing prank call at SF cafe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

(KRON) -- A transgender woman was streaming live at a local eatery near Lower Pacific Heights when someone contacted the owner to say she was speaking inappropriately to a child. There was one big problem with the claim: there were no children in the cafe that day. SF District Attorney files charges in attack on elderly Asian American woman Lilly Contino is a transgender content creator who lives in San Francisco. She was streaming live on TikTok at Crown and Crumpet Tea Salon when the owner approached her after receiving an odd message on July 10. Someone called the eatery three times and sent a text claiming that a transgender person was inside of the restaurant speaking inappropriately to children, the owner said. The owner told Contino that it was a strange complaint, as she didn't remember any children coming into the tea salon. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News...

San Jose firefighters on scene of residential fire on Blue Rock Court

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

(KRON) -- Firefighters are responding to a one-alarm fire at a residential structure on Blue Rock Court, according to the San Jose Fire Department. Residents in the area are being advised to use caution around emergency personnel and equipment. Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked A photo posted to SJFD's Twitter shows at least two fire vehicles at the scene, which appears to be an apartment or duplex complex.There were no initial reports of injuries or displacements.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Homicide of 'Spooky' Pederson remains unsolved

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

(KRON) -- The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to solve a cold case dating back to the summer of 1995. Adam "Spooky" Pederson was just 17 years old when he was slain in a drive-by style shooting in Hayward at 7:03 p.m. on July 23, 1995. Pederson was standing with a group of men on the corner of Smalley Avenue and Princeton Street when a second group drove up in a tan Buick Regal, investigators said. "Witnesses stated they saw the passenger lean out the window, then a popping sound was heard and the vehicle speed off," ACSO wrote. The suspects inside the Buick were men between ages 18-20. The Buick's rear tires were raised. The Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information on this unsolved case to call its Cold Case Homicide Unit at 510-667-3661, or the Anonymous Tip Line at 510-667-3622. "Our victims were never forgotten," ACSO wrote.

SF mayor announces plans to create over 135 affordable homes for educators

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

(BCN) -- Faced with a teacher and affordable housing shortage, San Francisco will provide over 135 new affordable homes to teachers, teacher's aides and early childhood educators employed by the San Francisco Unified School District and San Francisco Community College District, the mayor's office announced Tuesday. "Increased housing options for educators help us attract and retain talent in our schools and deepen connections within San Francisco communities," SFUSD Superintendent Matt Wayne said in a press release. Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked With $32 million in allocated funding, nonprofit agencies MidPen Housing Corporation and Mission Economic Development Agency will develop two respective housing projects -- one affordable rental housing project at 570 Golden Gate Ave. and one with below-market-rate homes for purchase at 2205 Mission St. Maximum rents and purchase prices will lie between 40% and 140% of the area median income. Tenant preference...

Falcons re-sign tight end McCole Pruitt, adding more depth to strong position

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons re-signed free agent tight end MyCole Pruitt on Tuesday as players reported for Wednesday’s first practice of training camp.Pruitt had 16 catches for 150 yards and four touchdowns last season while starting four games with Atlanta. His signing adds depth to a position already bolstered by the offseason trade with New England for Jonnu Smith. Starting tight end Kyle Pitts, recovering from a torn medial collateral ligament in his knee, is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Pitts could be monitored or limited at the start of camp.The Falcons announced veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, who signed a one-year deal on March 29, will open camp on the designated non-football injury list. He can be activated at any time.Campbell, 36, played the past three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He has 99 sacks, including 5 1/2 in 2022, and is expected to provide a boost to Atlanta’s dismal pass rush.Also, running back C...

Retail Opportunity Investments: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (ROIC) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.The real estate investment trust, based in San Diego, said it had funds from operations of $35.6 million, or 27 cents per share, in the period.The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 26 cents per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $9.9 million, or 8 cents per share.The real estate investment trust, based in San Diego, posted revenue of $82 million in the period.Retail Opportunity Investments expects full-year funds from operations to be $1.05 to $1.11 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from ...

Weatherford: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Weatherford International Inc. (WFRD) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $82 million.The Houston-based company said it had profit of $1.12 per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.23 per share.The oilfield service company posted revenue of $1.27 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WFRD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WFRDSource

Von Miller to open Bills camp on physically unable to perform list while rehabbing knee injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

Edge rusher Von Miller, still recovering from having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee in December, is one of three Buffalo Bills players set to open training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list.The team on Tuesday also placed defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and linebacker Tyler Matakevich on the PUP list without disclosing their injuries. The designation means any of the three players can be activated once they are cleared for practice.Miller’s timetable, however, is more uncertain with the potential of him missing the start of the season.The moves come a day before the Bills hold their first practice at their training camp site in suburban Rochester, New York.Buffalo placed running back Nyheim Hines on the reserve/non-football injury list because of a season-ending knee injury. The 26-year-old Hines requires surgery after being struck by a jet ski.The Bills also shuffled their roster by signing tight end Jace Sternberger and running back Darrynt...

Live Oak Bancshares: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Live Oak Bancshares Inc. (LOB) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $17.5 million.The Wilmington, North Carolina-based bank said it had earnings of 39 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 31 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $193.9 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $108.5 million, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $107.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOBSource

Google rebounds from unprecedented drop in ad revenue with a resurgence that pushes stock higher

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google snapped out of an unprecedented advertising slump during its latest quarter, signaling a return to growth cycle needed to fuel investments in artificial intelligence technology that expected to reshape the competitive landscape.The results for the April-June period released Tuesday by Google’s corporate parent, Alphabet Inc., reversed a financial downswing that had raised fears Google was losing its financial steam at the same time advances in artificial intelligence, or AI, threatened to undercut the dominant search engine that powers its digital ad empire.But after Google’s ad revenue suffered year-over-year declines in consecutive quarters for the first time in its history, ad sales rose 3% from a year ago to $58.1 billion during the second quarter. That was better than analysts had been anticipating, according to FactSet Research.Those gains helped lift Alphabet’s total revenue for the period by 7% from last year to $74.6 billion. The company po...