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Laura Howell’s Remarkable Career From Print Modeling to Real Estate Developer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

Among fashion icons, there is an ideal personality that aspiring modeling artists and entrepreneurs look up to. Laura Howell, a remarkable individual with a myriad of professional talents and achievements under her belt, is a popular name in the real estate industry. Howell is an established entrepreneur, artist, and philanthropist.We look at the challenging and successful journey of Howell through the lens of hard work, commitment, and dedication. Laura Howell has been a fashion icon and print model for more than 20 years. Having graced the pages of glamorous magazines like US Weekly and Maxim, her modeling career is a testament to her captivating and elegant presence in the fashion world.Howell was the face of many leading American brands ranging from apparel and clothing accessories to household product companies, including Wiley Sunglasses, Sledge USA Clothing, Dave Ramsey Financial, and USA Gold, among others. She was captivating viewers across the globe, especially in the US b...

San Jose: Storm knocks out power to more than 18,000 customers, PG&E reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

SAN JOSE — A surge of intense rain Monday appears to have caused a power outage covering a huge swath of the center of San Jose and disrupting service to thousands of people, PG&E reported.The outage, which reportedly began at 1:02 p.m., affected 18,404 customers, according to an online outage map maintained by the utility. Its footprint goes as far north as San Jose State University downtown, south to the Santa Clara County fairgrounds, west to the edges of Willow Glen, and as far east as McLaughlin Avenue.PG&E estimated that service would be restored beginning at 3:30 p.m. An exact cause for the outage was not immediately announced.This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

Three-bedroom home sells for $2.4 million in Palo Alto

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

3669 Ramona Circle – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 3600 block of Ramona Circle in Palo Alto was sold on Nov. 22, 2023. The $2,375,000 purchase price works out to $1,627 per square foot. The house, built in 1951, has an interior space of 1,460 square feet. The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and two baths. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the house provides a single carport.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto, in June 2022, a 1,399-square-foot home was sold for $2,975,000, a price per square foot of $2,127. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,481-square-foot home on the 4100 block of Park Boulevard in Palo Alto sold in October 2023, for $1,825,000, a price per square foot of $1,232. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 1,474-square-foot home on Roosevelt Circle in Palo Alto sold for $2,820,000, a price per square foot of $1...

Kurtenbach Mailbag: Answering your questions on the SF Giants’ free agency issues, Draymond Green’s anger

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

It’s been a while since we did a mailbag, so let’s dive right in.What did you make of Buster Posey’s comments on free agents being afraid of San Francisco?» You mean the company line?Posey was not the first to blame the city of San Francisco for the Giants’ high-profile free agency failures when he made such comments to the Athletic. Hell, Farhan Zaidi preemptively blamed the city before free agency even started.And because this tactic works, the Giants will keep using it.But it’s a diversion from the real issue.Now, there is no doubt plenty of negativity towards San Francisco floating around these days.The city and region are seen as the epicenter of liberal values in this country, and because of that, a pretty nasty negative PR campaign is being waged against it by bad actors trying to prove a perverse point.At the same time, it’s true that you can’t walk prospective players too far down Market Street. Oh, and avoid that area over there, t...

Bay Area rain updates: Heavy rain in SF, ongoing flight delays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Widespread rain arrived in the Bay Area Monday morning, soaking the morning commute and leading to flight delays at SFO. Scattered showers are expected to continue through this evening with additional bands of widespread rain expected Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Bay Area rain totals: Storm expected to hit in waves "Keep those umbrellas handy!" advised KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan. "We have more showers expected through this evening and overnight. Tuesday will be another unsettled day, but our showers will be far less intense. Wednesday I expect another robust round of rain to come our way as the second low pressure system moves in. There is still a bit of uncertainty of the track of the Wednesday system.  If it stays offshore a bit more than projected we will see lower rain totals. But if it moves ashore or very close to the coast, I expect we'll see significant rain from it."  Bay Area holiday we...

Bay Area rain totals: Storm expected to hit in waves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

(KRON) -- As more rain hits the Bay Area, you'll want to keep your rain gear handy. Monday's wet weather will hit in waves throughout the day.A heavy band drenched the Bay Area overnight Sunday into Monday prompting several flood advisories this morning in the North Bay that have since expired. The storms came to a lull around 9 a.m. But, KRON4 meteorologist John Shrable said to expect intermittent showers until the next heavy band arrives. Bay Area rain updates: Heavy rain in SF, ongoing flight delays The rain will pick up again around 1 p.m. Monday and will continue through Monday night into Tuesday morning, Shrable said.Expected rain totalsGraphic: Kyla GroganRain totals will reach up to around one inch in some areas after Monday's showers alone.Santa Rosa: 1.08 inchesSan Francisco: .46 inchesOakland: .34 inchesSan Jose: .33 inchesMountain View: .30 inchesThe Sierras are also expecting between one and two feet of snow.Rain totals so farGraphic: Kyla GroganMore rain is expected ...

Protesters rally at SF courthouse for Bay Bridge protesters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

(KRON) – The 80 protesters who shut down the westbound Bay Bridge last month during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit appeared in court on Monday.Hundreds of other people also showed up at the San Francisco courthouse Monday in support of the protesters arrested on the Bay Bridge last month. These individuals are calling for San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to drop the charges against the Bay Bridge protesters.  They carried signs that read, "Biden: Ceasefire Now," "Free Palestine," and "Drop the Charges!" The group held a news conference outside the courthouse before the arraignment got underway. 80 Bay Bridge protesters during APEC to be charged The Bay Bridge protesters’ goal was for President Joe Biden to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and end United States military aid to Israel. The Bay Bridge protest lasted for over two hours, causing California Highway Patrol officers to remove them from the bridge. The protes...

FDA finds ‘extremely high’ lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

U.S. food inspectors found “extremely high” levels of lead in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the metal, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday. The recalled pouches have been linked to dozens of illnesses in U.S. kids. Cinnamon tested from the plant had lead levels more than 2,000 times higher than a maximum level proposed by the FDA, officials said. The samples came from ground or powdered cinnamon from Negasmart, an Ecuadorian company that supplied the spice to Austrofoods, which made the pouches. The applesauce pouches were sold under three brands — WanaBana, Schnucks and Weis. Officials with Austrofoods did not respond to requests for comment about the investigation. FDA said lead has not been detected in WanaBana products made without cinnamon and sold in the U.S. The agency continues to investigate how the cinnamon was contaminated. Jim Jones, who heads the agency’s human foods program, said in an interview with Politico last wee...

Sean Payton insists he and Russell Wilson have a good relationship despite sideline tongue-lashing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton insists he and Russell Wilson are good despite his tongue-lashing of Denver’s quarterback during the Broncos’ 42-17 loss to the Detroit Lions.Payton said he didn’t need to hash things out with Wilson or address the blowup with his team.“Not at all,” the Broncos’ first-year head coach said Monday, two days after the defeat at Detroit. “First off, we haven’t had a team meeting and Russ and I have a great relationship. No, not at all.”The Broncos’ path to the playoffs — where they haven’t been in eight years — grew much more arduous over the weekend when they lost and the Bengals, Colts, Texans and Bills all won to get to 8-6. Also, the Chiefs and Browns both improved to 9-5.Denver left itself without any wiggle room over the final three weeks, when the Broncos will face the Patriots (3-11) and the Chargers (5-9) at home and the Raiders (6-8) on the road.“It’s gonna take three wins,” Payton said.P...

Jonathan Majors dropped from all upcoming Marvel projects following misdemeanor assault conviction, source tells AP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors dropped from all upcoming Marvel projects following misdemeanor assault conviction, source tells AP.Source