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Wrongly convicted, they ‘lost hope’ after 17 years in prison. Then a California mom helped prove their innocence

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

They seemed destined to die in prison, but two men serving life sentences were set free because the daughter of a Laguna Beach lawyer needed a driving lesson.When attorney Annee Della Donna hired driving instructor Daniel Mulrenin, she was unaware he had another set of skills. He was a private investigator and retired Los Angeles Police Department lieutenant haunted by the case of two Black teenagers who he believed were wrongly convicted on multiple charges of attempted murder.Mulrenin couldn’t stop thinking about it. And in Della Donna’s kitchen, he couldn’t stop talking about it.“I couldn’t let it go, because I know they didn’t do it,” Mulrenin recalled. “How could I come home to my wife and live by the beach when those guys are serving 11 consecutive life sentences?”Della Donna had a full calendar of civil cases and no experience as a criminal lawyer. But she listened as Mulrenin told how he was hired by a defense firm to look into the Los Angeles County conviction of Juan Rayfo...

‘Goodfellas’ mobster Vincent Asaro dead at 88

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

John Annese | New York Daily News (TNS)Reputed mob boss and Bonanno crime family member Vincent Asaro has died, the Daily News has learned.Asaro was 88 years old when he died last week, his criminal defense attorney Liz Macedonio confirmed Sunday.“He was a larger than life client who lived life to the fullest,” Macedonio said. “He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Burt Young dies at 83; Oscar-nominated actor played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ films Crime and Public Safety | Martti Ahtisaari dies at 86; winner of Nobel Peace Prize was former president of Finland Crime and Public Safety | Photos: Bay Area native Suzanne Somers through the years Crime and Public Safety | Suzanne Somers, of ‘Three’s Company,’ dies at 76 Crime and Public Safety | Piper Laurie, 3-time Oscar nominee with film credits such as ‘The Hustler’ and ‘Carrie,’ dies at 91 Asaro ...

San Jose State football: Cinderella story at fullback for Spartans

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

SAN JOSE — When Charlie Rogers caught a 10-yard touchdown pass Saturday night, the San Jose State sideline erupted. It wasn’t just the first touchdown of his collegiate career. it was the first time he’d ever touched the ball.It couldn’t have come at a more crucial time.For the fans inside Spartan Stadium, the touchdown put SJSU up 14 points heading into the fourth quarter. But for Rogers and his teammates, the touchdown was the culmination of the hard work and sacrifice the walk-on fullback/linebacker had made in the three seasons he suited up for the Spartans.“Charlie Rogers might be the most-liked guy on our football team,” said SJSU coach Brent Brennan after the Spartans’ 42-21 homecoming win over Utah State Saturday night.  He’s all about the right things. He’s a great dude, he works incredibly hard. He just keeps showing up and everyone loves him.”Rogers is from Loomis, but his football roots are in San Jose. His father, Daryl Rogers played three seasons for ...

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal closed for rest of the year

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A planned closure for the Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal began Monday and will last through the rest of the year. The terminal will be closed so that the terminal can be refurbished.The refurbishment is a "major construction project," according to SF Bay Ferry. The project will include repair and replacement of existing terminal infrastructure designed to bring the site into compliance with current seismic safety requirements. Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland Airport after ‘credible threat’ Upgrades will see the bridge, foundation and gangway replaced. The existing float will also be demolished and replaced. Water, electrical and utility upgrades are also planned.The construction will also see the addition of design elements to prepare the terminal for future fleet electrification. Upon the project's completion, passengers will see benefits that include more efficient ferry operations and modernized terminal lighting, according to SF Bay Ferry...

Oakland PD investigates shooting, victim in stable condition

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday in the 600 block of E. 8th Street around 8:30 p.m. Oakland police were dispatched to the area to investigate the report of a shooting, where officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound(s). Subsequently, Falck medical personnel transported the victim to a local hospital. Suspect accused of assaulting mother apprehended The victim was listed in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.This is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426.

Santa Clara deputies arrest man illegally building table in parking lot one firearm, drug charges

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who police say was illegally building a table in the parking lot of a San Jose light rail station was arrested on weapons and drug charges, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Santa Clara Sheriff's Deputy Mohamed was conducting a patrol check of the Snell Light Rail Station when he encountered a man who was illegally parked and building a table, police said. Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland Airport after ‘credible threat’ The deputy cited the man for illegal parking and admonished him for trespassing. When the man refused to leave after a substantial amount of time, he was arrested for trespassing.While arresting the man, officers found a stolen, loaded firearm, a methamphetamine pipe and a slim jim, according to police. The suspect was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia.The sheriff's office did not provide the date or time that the incident occurred.

Winnipeg coach Rick Bowness takes a leave of absence after his wife’s seizure

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Winnipeg coach Rick Bowness is taking a leave of absence after his wife had a seizure, the Jets said Monday.Judy Bowness remains in a hospital for testing after having a seizure on Sunday night, the team said.Associate coach Scott Arniel will serve as interim head coach in his absence. The Jets are off to a 2-3-0 start to the season and play Tuesday against the visiting St. Louis Blues.Bowness is entering his second season with the Jets. He led them to a 46-33-3 record and a playoff berth last season when Winnipeg was eliminated in five games in the first round by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights.He coached the Dallas Stars to the 2020 Stanley Cup final, where they lost in six games to the Tampa Bay Lightning.___AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/NHLSource

After presidential race surprise, Argentine economy minister and right-wing populist look to runoff

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s economy minister and the anti-establishment upstart he faces in a presidential runoff next month began competing Monday to shore up the moderate voters they need.Minister Sergio Massa earned almost seven points more than chainsaw-wielding economist and freshman lawmaker Javier Milei in Sunday’s vote. Most polls had shown Massa slightly trailing, as voters had been expected to punish him for triple-digit inflation that has eaten away at purchasing power and boosted poverty. On Nov. 19 they must choose between Massa, despite the economic deterioration that took place on his watch, or place their hopes in a a self-described anarcho-capitalist who promises a drastic shake-up of South America’s second-largest economy. Milei’s fiery rhetoric and radical proposals — like slashing subsidies that benefit a large swathe of the population and replacing the local currency with the dollar — galvanized die-hard supporters, but cost him ...

FMC, Ultra Clean fall; Textainer, EngageSmart rise, Monday, 10/23/2023

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday: Chevron Corp. (CVX), down $5.03 to $161.81The energy giant is buying rival Hess in an all-stock deal valued at $53 billion. FMC Corp. (FMC), down $8.31 to $58.64The agricultural sciences company sharply lowered its forecasts for third-quarter results, citing lower sales in Latin America.EngageSmart Inc. (ESMT), up $2.40 to $22.60The business software company agreed to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $23 a share in cash. Textainer Group Holdings Ltd. (TGH), up $15.13 to $49.28The company, which leases shipping containers, agreed to be acquired by investment firm Stonepeak for $50 a share in cash. Roivant Sciences Ltd. (ROIV), down 47 cents to $9.19Swiss pharma company Roche is buying Telavant, a developer of a drug for ulcerative colitis, from Roivant and Pfizer. Ultra Clean Holdings Inc. (UCTT), down $1.31 to $23.45The maker of subsystems for the semiconductor industry said it now expects...

Pilots on a regional passenger jet say a 3rd pilot in the cockpit tried to shut down the engines

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:10:07 GMT

FILE - Vehicles wait outside the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco on July 11, 2017. Two airliners aborted landings at San Francisco International Airport on May 19, 2023, after pilots spotted a Southwest Airlines jet taxiing across runways on which the other planes had been cleared to land. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday, May 25, that it reviewed the matter and determined that appropriate steps were taken to ensure safety. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)(AP/Marcio Jose Sanchez) FILE - Vehicles wait outside the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco on July 11, 2017. Two airliners aborted landings at San Francisco International Airport on May 19, 2023, afte...