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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Wireless futuretolerated, not embracedRe: “California regulators should embrace a wireless future” (Page A6, Nov. 7).David Witkowski describes the transition from copper wire-based telecommunications to the wireless “smartphone world.”For me, the smartphone world is one of constant intrusion and distraction. While on a phone call, I am unable to ignore the several texts and second call that arrives on my smartphone. I can live with the technology. However, older friends without young people to help struggle to master it. I accommodate the smartphone world, but I have not freely chosen it.I currently want to reject artificial intelligence on the internet, but it is already being forced on me.The statistics about consumer adoption of smartphone technology do not mean that there has been a free or enthusiastic embrace of the technology by all consumers.Elizabeth PrestonOaklandTrump d...

Moody’s warns the US its AAA credit rating is in danger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

By Elisabeth Buchwald | CNNThe United States is one step closer to losing its last perfect credit rating after Moody’s Investors Service changed the outlook of the nation’s debt to negative on Friday after markets closed.While the move does not automatically mean it will downgrade America’s creditworthiness, it increases the chances.Even the prospect of a US downgrade could hurt Americans’ investment portfolios, make it even more expensive for them to borrow money, and make it more costly for the government to pay off its debts.These effects would likely be even more painful if Moody’s does eventually downgrade the US debt.The nation’s diminished fiscal strength, undone by extreme partisanship in Washington, was a key driver of the action, according to a statement from Moody’s.”In the context of higher interest rates, without effective fiscal policy measures to reduce government spending or increase revenues, Moody’s expects that the US’ fiscal deficits will remain very large, signi...

Man arrested on elderly abuse charges after he 'terrorized' parents in Redwood City: police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested Thursday on felony abuse charges after he "terrorized" his elderly parents, the Redwood City Police Department said Friday in a press release. Jason Holden is accused of "taking over" his parents' Redwood City home and causing $30,000 in damage to the residence.The suspect is accused of lighting a large fire in the backyard of the home. The Redwood City Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze. Police did not clarify if the parents were physically harmed. SF Ferris wheel moves from Golden Gate Park to Fisherman’s Wharf Authorities were concerned about Holden's "erratic behavior" and that he might try to start a fire at a neighboring residence, according to the press release. RCPD served an arrest warrant for Holden, which detectives sought for multiple crimes he committed in October and November this year. Holden also vandalized a neighbor's vehicle, RCPD said. Police said Holden had been fleeing from officers on foot and by car. Holden at...

Oakland PD looking for missing 14-year-old girl considered at risk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. Olivia Heath was last seen on Nov. 5 at 9 p.m. in the 600 block of 12th Street. Two suspects arrested in connection to Romanian organized crime ring in San Jose She is described as 14-years-old, Black female, 5-foot-3 in height, 90 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing at the time of her disappearance is unknown. She is considered at risk due to her age.She is in good mental and physical condition, according to her family.Anyone with any information about her is asked to contact the OPD Missing Persons Unit at (510) 238-3641.

National Women’s Soccer League, citing attendance growth and new media deal, looks to add 16th team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

The National Women’s Soccer League is looking to add a 16th team, Commissioner Jessica Berman announced Friday. The league currently stands at 12 teams, with the Utah Royals and Bay FC in Northern California joining next season. A 15th team in Boston is set to launch in 2026. “Our preliminary analysis of the landscape is that we have more than a dozen qualified investor groups from different markets around the U.S. who are extremely interested in the kinds of investment we know is required in order to operationalize a successful team,” Berman said. Berman made the comments on Friday in a state-of the league address ahead of the NWSL’s championship game at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium. Gotham FC plays OL Reign for the league title on Saturday night. Earlier this week, the NWSL announced a new media rights deal that will put the league’s matches on ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime Video and Scripps Sports. The deal is worth $60 million annually. Berman said ticket sa...

Portland’s Robert Williams III to miss the season with a knee injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will require surgery for torn ligaments in his right knee and is expected to miss the rest of the season, the team said on Friday. Williams was injured in the fourth quarter of Portland’s 112-100 loss at home to Memphis on Sunday night. He was knocked to the ground underneath the Grizzlies’ basket and came up limping. He tried to play, but left the court and headed straight for the locker room.The 6-foot-9 Williams was acquired from the Boston Celtics via an offseason trade. He spent five seasons in Boston, averaging 7.3 points and 6.9 rebounds in 209 games. In just six games with the Blazers, he averaged 6.8 points and 6.3 rebounds. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBASource

Warm reception on chilly night as Dominican Winter League teams meet in New York

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Fan reception was warm when a pair of Dominican Winter League teams met to start a three-game series at Citi Field. The weather was anything but.More than 1,500 miles from their Caribbean ballparks, players from Águilas Cibaeñas and Tigres del Licey took batting practice before Friday night’s opener at the New York Mets home wearing hoodies and ski caps.“I was waiting for this day. To come back to this stadium for me is something very special,” said Águilas center fielder Juan Lagares, who played for the Mets from 2013-20 and won a Gold Glove in 2014.A crowd of less than 10,000 was on hand for the first pitch at the 44,000-capacity ballpark. Tickets were priced at $47-$207 for the games, which also are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday afternoons, all exhibitions that don’t count in the winter league standings. The advance sale for Saturday was 31,000.At a time of year the ballpark is usually empty — the World Series finale was nine days earlier and the M...

Partes del norte y occidente de México tendrán temperaturas bajo cero y lluvias durante el fin de semana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

(CNN en Español) — El frente frío número 9, que se desplaza lentamente sobre el noroeste de México y que interactúa con varios sistemas, entre ellos una masa de aire polar y una corriente en chorro, provocará un descenso a temperaturas cercanas a -0 °C, principalmente en los estados del norte, noreste y noroeste del país, informó en un comunicado la Comisión Nacional del Agua (Conagua).Los termómetros podrían descender a entre 0 y -5 °C, con heladas en sierras de Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango y Sonora. Asimismo, de 0 a 5 °C en las montañas de Coahuila, Estado de México, Puebla, Tlaxcala y Veracruz.Mauricio López Reyes, meteorólogo del Instituto de Astronomía y Meteorología de la Universidad de Guadalajara, dijo a CNN que este frente frío abarca también estados del centro occidente del país, donde estará interactuando con una corriente en chorro y juntos provocarán frío y lluvias en estados como Jalisco, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes y Zacatecas.¿Qué estados de México se ver...

Pederson uses a fast start to a 65 and a 2-shot lead on LPGA Tour

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Emily Kristine Pederson had six birdies in her opening 10 holes and held on for a 5-under 65 on Friday, giving her a two-shot lead in The Annika and moving the Danish player two rounds closer to earning a spot in the LPGA Tour season finale.Pederson dropped three shots over her final seven holes at Pelican Golf Club as the wind picked up late in the morning. Part of her wishes her 65 could have been lower.“It got a little bit more windy out there and my back nine was not as I hoped,” Pederson said. “I hit a few uncommitted golf shots that I’m a little bit mad at myself about. That happens. Hopefully, I can commit a bit more tomorrow and keep it going o the whole round.”Minami Katsu of Japan had a 67 and was two shots behind, followed by Jasmine Suwannapura of Thailand, who had a 65 and was four behind.Pederson, who was on Europe’s successful Solheim Cup team in Spain, was at 12-under 128, the lowest 36-hole score in the four years the event has been...

Federal lawsuit alleges Monroe deputies used excessive force in Taser takedown of 20-year-old after traumatic crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:59 GMT

A South Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, alleging deputies used excessive force when they repeatedly deployed Tasers on a 20-year-old man in the aftermath of a 2022 crash.In addition to MCSO, the lawsuit also names Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay and the three deputies involved in the July 3, 2022 incident that, Jordan Rivero said, changed his life forever.The incident unfolded as captured by body camera video, showing Rivero being removed from a mangled vehicle following a crash on the Florida Turnpike.Riding home from a fishing trip in the Florida Keys, the truck that Rivero was riding in collided with a concrete pole, leading to a chaotic scene.Rivero shared his account of the incident with 7News on Friday.“As we were going to leave, they were going to fish another bridge on the way home, but I was pretty much tired, so I went in the truck to get some rest, and that’s all I remember from that point,” he ...