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Former Sacramento Kings player gets 10 years in prison for NBA benefit fraud

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

NEW YORK — Terrence Williams, who played briefly for the Sacramento Kings in 2012, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a federal judge Thursday for defrauding the NBA’s Health and Welfare Benefit Plan of $5 million between 2017 and 2021.Williams, a first-round pick by the then-New Jersey Nets in the 2009 NBA draft, was also ordered to forfeit more than $650,000 and pay $2.5 million in restitution.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose flooring company owner sentenced for shorting workers $1 million in overtime wages Crime and Public Safety | Wells Fargo accused of new fake-accounts scam in racketeering, identity-fraud lawsuit Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested after California sheriff’s department receives 7,000 spam calls Crime and Public Safety | Sam Bankman-Fried faces potential gag order after witness-tampering allegations Crime and Public Safety | Businessman gets over 5 years in priso...

California home prices could jump 7%. Where might biggest gains occur?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

“Crystal Ball” helps decipher numerous forecasts that ponder the future ups and downs of the economy.Buzz: It could be another rollercoaster ride for California home values as one forecast calls for price dips reversing to a 7.3% gain over the next 12 months.Source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the June report for CoreLogic’s home-price indexes, looking at what happened to values in 12 big markets and what might come next. This “paired sales” index is based on a study of price changes tied to individual transactions compared with other yardsticks that only track median sales prices.The trendCalifornia’s home prices fell 2.2% in the year ended in June with losses found in all but one of a dozen markets tracked. The dip follows statewide prices soaring 35.5% in the previous 24 months.This turnabout can be largely tied to plummeting affordability on the heels of Federal Reserve rate hikes. The central bank morphed in early 2022 from a home-price pumper – using historically cheap mone...

‘Heartless’ jail time for Bay Area mother of newborn twins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

A petition for resentencing will be heard Monday in Solano County Superior Court for a mother of newborn twins who was denied bail July 28 after being convicted of fraud.Patricia Anne McCleese, 33, who left the courtroom in tears after the denial, will face Judge Carlos R. Gutierrez in a bid to convince the judge to “recall” her jail sentence of two years and eight months.Chief Deputy Public Defender Oscar Bobrow said after the July 28 hearing that an appellate court might be interested in the bail denial “given the gravity of the impact on the children who were just born.”Bobrow added that in his 40-year legal career he had “not seen a judge be this heartless” and the denial of bail “seems unduly harsh.” Gutierrez responded by pointing out  Bobrow has never been a judge.Guiterrez was requested by Division 5 of the First Appellate District to file a response granting or denying McCleese’s request to be released on her own recognizance with bail, pending appeal. The judge must respon...

White California mom claims Southwest Airlines thought she was human trafficking when traveling with her Black daughter, according to lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

By Jamiel Lynch|  CNNA mother is suing Southwest Airlines for racial discrimination, saying she was accused of human trafficking when traveling with her biracial child.Mary MacCarthy, who is White, traveled from California to Denver with her daughter, who is Black, to attend her brother’s funeral in October of 2021, according to the lawsuit filed Thursday.“Unbeknownst to Ms. MacCarthy, while they were in the air, a Southwest employee called the Denver Police Department to report Ms. MacCarthy for suspected child trafficking for no reason other than the different color of her daughter’s skin from her own,” the suit alleges.As MacCarthy and her daughter were walking down the jet bridge, they were confronted by Denver police officers, it continues.“The officers began questioning Ms. MacCarthy and made it clear that they were given the racially charged information that Ms. MacCarthy’s daughter was possibly being trafficked by her simply because Ms. MacCarthy is White and her daughter is...

High school football 2023 preview: Oakland Athletic League

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

OAKLAND ATHLETIC LEAGUE(Predicted order of finish)No. 1 MCCLYMONDSCoach: Michael Peters2022 record: 12-2What to expect: Until proven otherwise, McClymonds is still the undisputed king of the Oakland Athletic League, an elite program that expects to compete for state titles. The offensive line should be elite, with 270-pound junior Sione Vailea and 6-7 senior Ahmad Robinson paving the way for the electrifying Tajir Golden, who totaled 689 yards from scrimmage in 2022 and is converting to RB this year. Senior Jacob Wasso, a transfer from Freedom, is expected to be the starting QB.  Linebackers John “Sharky” Tamale and Amir Gobar lead a defense that graduated almost its entire defensive line. Redmani Albert, Berkeley transfer Jimmy Bush and Tay’Shon Clayton are all stalwarts at DB. Kicker Isaac Espinosa has 50-yard range. McClymonds’ brutal non-league schedule includes games at Bellarmine, San Ramon Valley and De La Salle.Season opener: Sept. 1 vs. Bellarmine at San Jose City College, ...

‘Unusual for our area’: Severe storms expected to rattle DC area Monday afternoon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

Severe thunderstorms with strong winds, bearing the possibility of tornadoes and hail, are expected to come down on the D.C. area Monday afternoon and into the evening.Much of the area is now under a Moderate (Level 4 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Widespread damaging wind gusts are likely, with potential for locally destructive winds. Tornadoes and large hail are also possible. Have a way to receive warnings! pic.twitter.com/6gINUGKGi7— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 7, 2023The National Weather Service warns that there is a moderate risk for severe storms in the D.C. area later Monday — level 4 out of 5, in terms of severity — with the risk of damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and large hail possible. The storms should be moving from west to east from 3 to 9 p.m.WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said this threat level is “unusual for our area,” and locals should be prepared for significant, severe weather.According to ...

At least 12 people were injured in a blast at a port in northwest Turkey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

ISTANBUL (AP) — An explosion at a port in northwest Turkey on Monday injured at least 12 people, officials said.The blast at a grain depot at the port of Derince on the northern shore of the Gulf of Izmit sent up plumes of thick smoke and dust. An initial investigation showed the explosion was caused by “wheat dust compression during the transfer of wheat from a ship to the silo,” said Seddar Yavuz, governor of Kocaeli province.The explosion at the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) site was still being investigated, he added.Kocaeli Mayor Tahir Buyukakin said three of the injured were hospitalized in serious condition. All personnel had been accounted for.The Transport Ministry said no ships were affected.Source

England advances at Women’s World Cup by edging Nigeria after James red card

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Down a player after star forward Lauren James was ejected, England was facing the prospect of an upset against Nigeria and a round-of-16 exit at the Women’s World Cup.The European champion Lionesses remained calm enough to get through regulation and extra time at 0-0 and won a penalty shootout 4-2 to scrape into the quarterfinals on Monday.England became the title favorite after the two-time reigning champion U.S. was eliminated on Sunday in a penalty shootout loss to Sweden. No. 2-ranked Germany, Olympic champion Canada and Brazil didn’t even reach the knockout stage.But the Lionesses struggled to create opportunities against Nigeria and, with five minutes remaining in regulation, an upset loomed when James received a red card after a VAR review.She initially was given a yellow card by referee Melissa Borjas after falling on top of Michelle Alozie and then stepping on the Nigeria defender. The crowd groaned as slow-motion replays on the stadium scre...

Wake Forest WR Donavon Greene will miss 3-5 months with knee injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest receiver Donavon Greene has a knee injury that could keep him out for the season.The school announced Monday that Greene would miss three to five months after suffering the injury on the first day of preseason camp. Greene was expected to take a leading role among the receivers working with new starting quarterback Mitch Griffis.“Donavon Greene is a great player and an even better person,” coach Dave Clawson said in a statement. “He will play a key role off the field this season as he works towards a speedy and safe recovery in the coming months.”Greene was second on the team last year with 642 yards receiving on 37 catches, including six touchdowns. Wake Forest had lost leading receiver A.T. Perry to the NFL. But Greene’s return, along with Jahmal Banks and Taylor Morin, offered plenty of depth.Greene missed the 2021 season with a knee injury. Wake Forest opens the season against Elon on Aug. 31.___AP college football: https://apnews.com...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 13-19

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:00 GMT

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 13-19:Aug. 13: Actor Kevin Tighe (“Emergency,” ″Murder One”) is 79. Opera singer Kathleen Battle is 75. Director Paul Greengrass (the “Bourne” films) is 68. Actor Danny Bonaduce (“The Partridge Family”) is 64. Actor Dawnn Lewis (“A Different World,” ″Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper”) is 62. Actor John Slattery (“Mad Men,” ″Desperate Housewives”) is 61. Actor Debi Mazar is 59. Actor Quinn Cummings (“Family”) is 56. Actor Seana Kofoed (“Men in Trees”) is 53. Country singer Andy Griggs is 50. Drummer Mike Melancon of Emerson Drive is 45. Actor Kathryn Fiore (“Reno 911!”) is 44. Actor Sebastian Stan (“Captain America”) is 41. Actor Eme Ikwuakor (“Marvel’s Inhumans”) is 39. Singer James Morrison is 39. Actor Lennon Stella (“Nashville”) is 24.Aug. 14: Singer Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts is 85. Country singer Connie Smith is 82. Actor-musician Steve Martin is 78. Actor Antonio Fargas (“Starsky and Hutch”) is 77. Bassist Larry Graham of Sly and the Family...