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Musk says he’s found a new CEO to run Twitter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

By Barbara Ortutay and Matt O’Brien | Associated PressElon Musk said Thursday he has found a new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it’s now called — and it’s a woman. He did not name her but said she will be starting in about six weeks.Musk, who bought Twitter last fall and has been running it since, has long insisted he is not the company’s permanent CEO. The Tesla billionaire said in a tweet Thursday that his role will transition to being Twitter’s executive chairman and chief technology officer.In mid-November, just a few weeks after buying the social media platform for $44 billion, he told a Delaware court that he does not want to be the CEO of any company.While testifying, Musk said “I expect to reduce my time at Twitter and find somebody else to run Twitter over time.”More than a month later, he tweeted in December: “I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job.” The pledge came after millions ...

Alameda County District Attorney’s bid to secure early release for convicted murderer is delayed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

SAN LEANDRO — The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will have to wait until later this year before potentially arguing for the early release of a man convicted in the 2012 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl.Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price in a county office building on Wednesday, April 13, 2023, in Oakland, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group) The delay came after a ruling Thursday by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Scott Jackson — concerning the case of convicted murderer Lilron Jones. Jones was originally sentenced to 114 years in the December 2012 death of Jubrille Jordan, 15. But several factors – including a change in California law, an appellate court order and the election of new District Attorney Pamela Price in November – have since raised the specter of Jones’ potential early release.Such a move would fall in line with Price’s efforts at reforming the county’s criminal justice system, which include limiting prison sentences and combattin...

Oakland treats: Trade a bag of garbage for free ice cream

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

Not that you should need a reason to pick up garbage, but if you did, here is one: On June 3, if you collect enough trash from your neighborhood to fill a bag, a shop in Oakland will not only take it off your hands, they’ll give you free, delicious ice cream.This somewhat odd swap is the brainchild of Bear Silber, who runs the MyGoodness ice-cream shop inside an Ethiopian cafe at 2834 Lakeshore Ave. by Lake Merritt. Their brand is “decadent soft serve” made from organic Sonoma County dairy, and presumably they’ll be dolloping out plenty of it that first Saturday in June – provided, of course, you pony up the garbage first.Bear Silber, founder of Oakland’s MyGoodness ice cream. “Anyone that brings in a bag of trash cleaned up from their neighborhood will be able to exchange it for a free ice cream,” Silber says. “Even as a relatively new addition to the Oakland ice cream scene, we’ve already garnered 5-star upon 5-star review on bo...

Antioch BART parking lot fire extinguished, six cars burned

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

(KRON) -- Six vehicles were extensively damaged in a fire in the parking lot of the Antioch BART Station, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Department. The fire appears to have been caused during an attempted gasoline theft, fire officials said. Hayward K9 officer helps locate missing special needs child The parking lot is adjacent to Slatten Ranch Road.Drivers are being advised to avoid the area to allow firefighters access to the scene. The incident remains under investigation.

Video released of 2 men fighting over Costco parking space in Danville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

DANVILLE, Calif. (KRON) – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office released surveillance video of two men fighting over a Costco parking spot in Danville. Prosecutors released the video just one day after they decided against filing any charges in connection to the parking lot fight. The District Attorney's Office said its investigation determined that both men were aggressors. (Watch the Costco surveillance video above). One of the men involved in the fight, Craig Blackburn, told KRON4 that he wanted the second man to be criminally prosecuted to the fullest extend of the law. Blackburn said he was attacked because the man thought Blackburn was taking too long to unload his Costco shopping bags while eating a hot dog. It all started as a normal Sunday morning for Blackburn. He did his shopping at Costco on Fostoria Way and grabbed a hot dog on his way out.A man driving a white Toyota Corolla pulled up and waited for Blackburn's parking spot. The Toyota driver quickly becam...

Man charged with murder in connection with SF fatal stabbing of 64-year-old woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The man accused of stabbing a 64-year-old woman to death inside a Duboce Triangle building has been charged with murder, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Thursday. Jesus Esparza, 41, was arrested immediately after the homicide and has remained in custody since. Mei Ran Hu, 64, was identified by San Francisco city supervisors as the victim. CNN to air hour-long ‘What Happened to San Francisco?’ special “The Duboce Avenue killing is tragic,” Jenkins said. “I offer my condolences to the victim's friends and family and my unwavering commitment to pursuing justice and ensuring that the suspect is held accountable for this senseless crime.”Police responded to the 400 block of Duboce Ave at about 11 a.m. on May 5 for the report of an unresponsive person on the ground. Officers and medics provided medical assistance, but she was pronounced dead, Jenkins' office said. Esparza is set to be arraigned on May 19. He faces 26 years to life in pri...

2 sentenced for roles in shootings after 2022 Milwaukee Bucks game that left 17 people wounded

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two Milwaukee residents were sentenced Thursday for their roles in a series of shootings that left at least 17 people wounded near the Fiserv Forum after a Milwaukee Bucks playoff game in May 2022.Marquise Jackson, 25, was sentenced to 22 years in prison and 15 years extended supervision after he pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and seven counts of first-degree reckless injury.Alexus Jackson-Milton, 21, was sentenced to five years in prison and five years extended supervision after she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated battery. Police have said the shootings stemmed from a long-standing dispute between two groups.Two other men have pleaded guilty in connection with the shootings. One was sentenced to 30 years in prison.Source

Trump to get schooled on rules after district attorney worries he’ll use evidence to slam witnesses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was ordered Thursday to appear by video at a May 23 hearing in his Manhattan criminal case after a judge this week set rules barring him from using evidence in the case to attack witnesses.Judge Juan Manuel Merchan scheduled the hybrid hearing — the former president on a TV screen, his lawyers and prosecutors in court — to go over the restrictions with Trump and to make clear that he risks being held in contempt if he violates them.The case is continuing in state court even as Trump’s lawyers seek to have it moved to federal court. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who is considering the transfer request, issued an order this week setting paperwork deadlines and a hearing for late June.Merchan, still in charge while that drama plays out, agreed to instruct Trump on the rules by video, rather than in person, after a prosecutor reminded him last week that bringing Trump to court would present mammoth security and logistical challenges. TrumpR...

Vinci Partners: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

LEBLON-RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — LEBLON-RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — Vinci Partners Investments Ltd. (VINP) on Thursday reported earnings of $6.3 million in its first quarter.The Leblon-Rio de janeiro, Brazil-based company said it had profit of 11 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 21 cents per share.The investments platform posted revenue of $19.7 million 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 VINP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VINPSource

74 million tourists visited Orlando, Florida, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:47 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than 74 million visitors came to the Orlando, Florida, area last year, a benchmark just short of pre-pandemic levels, tourism officials said Thursday.The number of tourists was 25% greater than it was in 2021, when central Florida was still recovering from the blows to tourism caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which restricted international travel and caused convention cancellations. The area’s theme parks closed for several months in 2020 in an effort to stop the virus’ spread.“This past year proved to be a key recovery timeframe for Orlando’s tourism industry, with a lot of pent-up demand from our top US and international markets,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO for Visit Orlando, the area’s tourism promotion organization.The Orlando area had more than 69 million domestic visitors, with most of them visiting for vacations, a segment that has fully recovered, tourism officials said. Business visitors still lagged behind pre-pandemi...