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Federal officer shot in Oakland ambush testifies as alleged Boogaloo follower trial opens

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

In courtroom testimony Friday that left him choking back tears, a federal security officer shot during a social justice protest in late May 2020 described the attack as a complete surprise – one that left his body riddled with bullet holes and his partner lying dead just a few feet away.He didn’t even hear the gunshots before finding himself lying on the ground and bleeding.“I just felt getting hit, and getting knocked down,” Sombat Mifkovic recalled from the witness stand.“I called out to my partner and he was not responsive.”The officer’s words highlighted the opening day of testimony in the trial of Robert Alvin Justus Jr., a 33-year-old Millbrae man accused of helping in the shooting of Mifkovic and  the assassination of another Federal Protective Services security officer. Authorities suspect it was all inspired by the far-right, anti-government Boogaloo movement, whose members are known to post online about an impending start of a second American Civil War.Justus faces f...

The nine most expensive homes reported sold in Oakland in the week of Aug. 28

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

A house in Oakland that sold for $1.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oakland in the past week.In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.1 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $732.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Aug. 28 even if the property may have been sold earlier.9. $375,000, condominium in the 800 block of York StreetThe sale of the condominium in the 800 block of York Street in Oakland has been finalized. The price was $375,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in July. The condominium was built in 1975 and has a living area of 621 square feet. The price per square foot was $604. The condominium features one bedrooms and one bathrooms.York Street8. $730,000, condominium in the 600 block of Athol Ave.The 1,096 square-foot condominium in the 600 block of At...

Letters: Transit funding | Good faith | Taiwan and UN | Founders’ standards

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Transit needs betterfunding source than tollsRe: “Bridge toll hike plan faces big divide” (Page A1, Aug. 28).As an urban planner, I’m gratified to see this article about an important topic. However, the impact of toll increases on lower-income people is not only about the tolls themselves.Higher tolls are an opportunity cost that impedes families from exploring the Bay Area. Fares for a whole family on BART are prohibitive. Piling into the car and crossing the bridge is probably cheaper. Too many people do not explore outside their neighborhoods because of financial (and other) barriers.Also, tolls are a regressive tax. A more progressive means of raising transit money is needed.Michael CassidyOaklandLafayette making goodfaith housing effortRe: “Places like Lafayette cause gentrification” (Page A6, Sept. 1).Perhaps Valerie Sloven of Pleasant Hill should spend more time worry...

Letters: Suffering in ACC | Land grab | Sites Reservoir | Immigration policy | Pharmaceutical profits

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Stanford footballwill suffer in the ACCRe: “Greed has led to death knell of college football” (Page A1, Sept. 3).Thank you, Dieter Kurtenbach, for your sage observations of how greed is killing what was great about college football and local college culture.To the ACC leadership, most of us on the West Coast didn’t care about your schools before. Cal and Stanford joining you from 2,500 to 3,000 miles away doesn’t change that.To Cal and Stanford leadership, I wonder what beneficial influence 10- to 12-hour round trip flights could possibly have on your student-athletes (and staff and their families)? How might it influence students’ grades and ability to study well and attend classes? I wouldn’t approve of my student-athlete child joining your teams. Since we won’t be watching, we also won’t notice the absent alumni in ACC stands.In addition, your teams will...

Bay Area home prices could be falling. Here's why:

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

(KRON) -- Due to fewer homes being listed for sale and a strengthening labor market, mortgage rates are still hovering near 20-year highs. However, economists say we may be heading toward a more balanced market.Senior Zillow Economist, Orphe Divounguy, details a trend that Zillow says is actually resulting in a growth in home values that has continued through the summer. The combination of high mortgage rates and low inventory across the country is keeping potential homebuyers off the market and sellers in their homes."Zillow research shows that 70 percent of homeowners and sellers end up buying again. And, so a lot of these homeowners are sitting on the sideline, enjoying near-record home equity and choosing not to move," said Divounguy.According to Divounguy, nationwide home values appreciated more than 1.5 percent through the summer, and he expects that number to grow to 6.5 percent by next July.In the Bay Area, Divounguy forecasts prices rising 2.5 percent."A recent Zillow surve...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect in DC area for the evening, including large hail and flooding

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

The storms dumped large hail on Aldie, Virginia. (Courtesy Elizabeth Little) The storms dumped large hail on Aldie, Virginia. (Courtesy Elizabeth Little) A week of extreme heat is followed up by a Friday night and weekend of on-and-off showers. Part of the D.C. region could be seeing severe weather on Friday evening, with flash floods and the potential for hail in some areas. Here’s what you need to know.The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 7:15 p.m. in Northwestern Prince William County, Southeastern Loudoun County and Northwestern Fairfax County in Virginia. This storm includes 60 mph winds gusts and two-inch hail.The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thund...

Missouri constitutional amendment would ban local gun laws, limit minors’ access to firearms

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Democratic stronghold of St. Louis and other cities in the Republican-leaning state of Missouri would be blocked from cracking down on guns under a newly proposed constitutional amendment. A petition for a November 2024 vote on the proposal, filed this week, also would require parents’ permission for minors to use and carry firearms. Missouri currently has no age restrictions on gun use and possession, although federal law largely prohibits minors from carrying handguns.The proposed measure makes exceptions to the parental permission rule in case of emergencies and for members of the military. Each branch of the military requires that people be at least 17 years old in order to enlist.Paul Berry, a suburban St. Louis Republican, filed the proposal with the secretary of state’s office in response to efforts by the city to sidestep the state Legislature and impose restrictions on gun use. “Constitutional rights should apply to all individuals of th...

Novak Djokovic reaches his 10th US Open final by hanging up the phone on American Ben Shelton

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic limited big-serving Ben Shelton to five aces and broke him five times. He pushed back when the 20-year-old unseeded American produced a late stand that got the home crowd into the match.And after finishing off a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory to reach his record-tying 10th U.S. Open final and 36th at all major tournaments, Djokovic added a touch of insult to injury by mimicking the kid’s “Hang up the phone!” celebration gesture.Djokovic then pointed to his temple and pounded his fist on his chest, before a stone-faced Shelton met him at the net for the most perfunctory of handshakes. A year after Djokovic could not travel to the United States for the Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19, the 36-year-old from Serbia is one victory away from a fourth title at Flushing Meadows and 24th Grand Slam championship overall.“These are the kind of matches and occasions that I still thrive on. They still get me going and inspire me to wake up and wo...

Juez rechaza pedido de exjefe de Gabinete de Trump de mover su caso a una corte federal

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

WASHINGTON – Un juez rechazó este viernes la petición de Mark Meadows, exjefe de Gabinete del expresidente Donald Trump, de mover de un tribunal estatal a uno federal el caso por el que está imputado en Georgia por injerencia electoral.Meadows compareció el pasado 28 de agosto en ese estado para defender su petición y recibió la respuesta este viernes.Trump, Meadows y otras 17 personas están imputadas en Georgia por intentar revertir los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales de 2020 allí, donde el demócrata Joe Biden se impuso por un estrecho margen de dos décimas (49.5%), el más estrecho de todo el país. Exjefe de Gabinete de Trump se declara no culpable de injerencia electoral en Georgia Gran jurado en el caso de Trump en Georgia recomendó acusar al senador Lindsey Graham y a otros republicanos Meadows está acusado en concreto de solicitar a un funcionario público que incumpliera su juramento al cargo y por violación...

Ascension Charity Classic Par Scores

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:25 GMT

FridayAt West CourseSt. LouisPurse: $2 millionYardage: 6,992; Par: 71First RoundBilly Mayfair34-30—64-7Timothy O’Neal31-33—64-7Kevin Sutherland32-32—64-7Y.E. Yang34-30—64-7Brian Gay34-31—65-6Wes Short34-31—65-6Alex Cejka33-33—66-5Ken Duke32-34—66-5Steve Flesch33-33—66-5Retief Goosen32-34—66-5Joe Durant34-33—67-4Kenny Perry32-35—67-4Tim Petrovic34-33—67-4Kirk Triplett34-33—67-4Charlie Wi32-35—67-4Billy Andrade35-33—68-3Notah Begay33-35—68-3Jason Bohn33-35—68-3David Branshaw36-32—68-3Scott Dunlap34-34—68-3David Duval35-33—68-3Ernie Els34-34—68-3Paul Goydos35-33—68-3Richard Green35-33—68-3Simon Griffiths33-35—68-3Bernhard Langer33-35—68-3Tom Lehman35-33—68-3Rocco Mediate32-36—68-3Dicky Pride34-34—68-3Brett Quigley35-33—68-3Ken Tanigawa35-33—68-3David Toms34-34—68-3Shane Bertsch34-35—69-2Olin Browne34-35—69-2Darren Clarke37-32—69-2Jay Delsing35-34—69-2Chris DiMarco33-36—69-2John Huston36-33—69-2Jeff Maggert37-32—69-2Scott McCarron33-36—69-2Jose Maria Olazabal36-33—69-2Paul Stankow...