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IRS urges Social Security protection after Brittish Cierrah Williams case

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

ST LOUIS – With the sentencing of ex-reality star Brittish Cierrah Williams for financial fraud, the IRS is urging the public to safeguard their Social Security."The radar should be up if someone is saying, ‘Hey, I need your Social Security number,’" Special Agent Tom Murdock said.Murdock described Williams as an “opportunistic fraudster,” who went from appearances on the show “Basketball Wives” and hosting a local radio show to being sentenced to four years in federal prison."People take advantage of programs that are made to help other people,” Murdock said. Multiple people reported dead, injured in Maine shootings Williams pleaded guilty to 15 felonies, which included misusing Social Security numbers, tax fraud, bank fraud, insurance fraud, wire fraud, a pandemic-related scam, and making false statements to the IRS.But it wasn’t just the vulnerable she targeted. She also used her family members by identifying as her niece and nephew on tax returns that were falsely prepared by ...

Boys and Girls Club name 2024 Youth of the Year

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis announced the nonprofit's Youth of the Year. Three judges narrowed the candidates down to four finalists before picking Ismail Botchway as the winner of the 2024 Youth of the Year.Botchway said the Boys and Girls Club changed his life.“To me, it means that I'll be able to advocate for other youth in my community and be able to compete at a higher level,” he said. “To just be able to share my story and make a broader impact on my community.” Multiple people reported dead, injured in Maine shootings The young man has big plans for his future and hopes to be a role model for the next generation in the Boys and Girls Club."I just hope to inspire youth; that they can do what I did. They can advocate for others. They can make a difference in their community," Botchway said.“If there is someone who is close to their age and who has achieved wonderful things and speak their language, I think that goes a long way to help us achieve o...

CU Buffs football notes: Trevor Woods finding new home at linebacker

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

From the time he got to Colorado as a true freshman in 2021, Trevor Woods has proven to be a playmaker on defense.At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, Woods is a prototypical safety and he hits like one.With CU (4-3, 1-3 Pac-12) struggling to find consistency in the middle of its defense, however, the coaches have found a new role for Woods.A junior from Katy, Texas, Woods made his first career start at inside linebacker in the Buffs’ 46-43 double overtime loss to Stanford on Oct. 13 and it appears he’ll remain at linebacker for the foreseeable future. CU visits No. 23 UCLA (5-2, 2-2) on Saturday (5:30 p.m. MT, ABC).“Trevor is a player, man,” head coach Deion Sanders said. “You’ve got to find a way to utilize him the best of his ability, his strengths and keep him at the place where he could be a force. He’s smart, he’s tough, he’s physical. He’s an asset, so we’ve got to find a way to keep him on the field and (moving to linebacker) was one of the ways we found to keep him on the field.”Despit...

City of Fontana to crack down on unlicensed street vendors

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

Tensions are on the rise after the City of Fontana adopted an ordinance to crackdown on unlicensed street vendors and some critics of the new law claim that it targets the Latino community.  Supporters of the ordinance say that many local businesses are hurting because they can’t compete street vendor prices, though at Tuesday’s city council meeting, not everyone agreed.  “I’ve been here 30-plus years and how dare you put an ordinance on street vendors,” one man said at the Tuesday meeting. “They are not criminals.  Fontana residents, as well as activists for the vendors, continued to speak out against the ordinance. Many even addressed Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren directly, even showing up to her home, after the city unanimously voted to approve the ordinance.  The new law allocates some $600,000 toward contracting a company called Four Leaf to assist the city’s code enforcement.  “A lot of that technical assistance could’ve been done with that $600,000 ...

Arrest made in deadly weekend Oakley house party shooting

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

OAKLEY — An 18-year-old Antioch man was arrested Wednesday in a shooting that left one teenager dead and three other teens injured at a Saturday night house party in Oakley.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Teenager arrested after dolls tied in nooses found hanging at three Saratoga schools last year Crime and Public Safety | One dead, one wounded in San Leandro business shooting Crime and Public Safety | Fremont hotel guests recount fatal shooting inside room, as police detail how investigation went from suicide to murder Crime and Public Safety | State lawmakers seek help from CHP for Antioch police department thinned by scandal Crime and Public Safety | San Jose police say food delivery driver forced himself into motel room before sexually assaulting a minor Jason Walizada was booked into the Contra Costa County jail in Martinez in connection with the shooting, which rattled students at ...

The top 10 most expensive home sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, reported the week of Oct. 16

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

A house in Pleasanton that sold for $3.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 23 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2 million, $799 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 16 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.8 million, single-family residence in the 4700 block of Woodthrush CourtThe property in the 4700 block of Woodthrush Court in Pleasanton has new owners. The price was $1,841,000. The house was built in 1971 and has a living area of 1,909 square feet. The price per square foot is $964. The house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms.Woodthrush Court9. $1.9 million, single-family house in the first block of Deer Meadow PlaceThe property in the first block of Deer Meadow Place in Danville has new owner...

Arrest made in fatal Oakley house party shooting

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

(KRON) -- An arrest was made on Wednesday in connection to a shooting at a house party in Oakley Saturday night, the Oakley Police Department said in a news release. Jason Walizada, an 18-year-old Antioch resident, was arrested around 4:30 p.m. on the 2600 block of Orange Way in Antioch. Walnut Creek residents concerned after series of recent crimes in downtown Walizada was booked into the Main Detention Facility in Martinez on a $1,150,000 bail.The shooting on Saturday resulted in the death of 16-year-old Brentwood resident Ke'Marion Tucker. Tucker was a student at Liberty High School in Brentwood. Three other victims were taken to the hospital as a result of the shooting. KRON4 reported on Sunday that their injuries are non-life-threatening. Oakley police received assistance from the United States Marshals Service in making the arrest. This story will be updated.

Richmond City Council passes resolution showing solidarity with Gaza

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Richmond City Council passed a resolution affirming the city's support against the ongoing war between the state of Israel and Hamas in the Middle East. Richmond is reportedly the first city in the United States to make such a proclamation. The resolution was passed after five and a half hours of passionate and sometimes contentious public comments.Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez kicked off a nearly six-hour discussion Tuesday night over a proposed resolution for the city council to affirm the city's support and solidarity with the Palestinian people of Gaza. There was also a moment of silence honoring civilian Israeli and Palestinian lives lost in the war. Walnut Creek residents concerned after series of recent crimes in downtown Mayor Martinez along with Vice Mayor Gayle Mclaughlin brought the resolution to the council."The people of the United States, whose government and tax dollars directly support Israel's military, have an immediate moral obli...

Buzz Flabiano makes field goal with 4 seconds remaining to help UTEP beat winless Sam Houston 37-34

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Buzz Flabiano made a 32-yard field goal with four seconds remaining to help UTEP beat winless Sam Houston 37-34 on Wednesday night.UTEP trailed 27-13 with 6:14 left in the third quarter before scoring 21 straight points to take a 34-27 lead on Kevin Hurley’s short touchdown run following James Neal’s interception return to the 1-yard line.UTEP started its final drive with 1:02 left near midfield. Cade McConnell threw a deep pass to Jeremiah Ballard for a 37-yard gain on first down and Deion Hankins ran for 4 yards before UTEP elected to attempt a field goal on second down. After a Sam Houston timeout, Flabiano made his third field goal of the game.McConnell was 12 of 22 for 206 yards with one touchdown and one interception for UTEP (3-6, 2-3 Conference USA). Hankins carried it 15 times for 117 yards and a touchdown. Flabiano also drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to get within 21-13. Sam Houston (0-8, 0-5) was seeking...

Harrison Barnes scores 33, powers Kings past Jazz 130-114 in season opener

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:28:56 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Harrison Barnes scored 33 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 130-114 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 12 rebounds and De’Aaron Fox chipped in 18 points for the Kings. Malik Monk dished out a team-high seven assists off the bench. Sacramento buried Utah from the perimeter, knocking down 19 of 51 3-pointers. The Kings shot 46% from the field overall.Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 24 points and six assists. Lauri Markkanen tallied 18 points and 10 rebounds and John Collins finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds in his Utah debut.The Jazz had won six straight season openers before falling at home Wednesday night. Utah has now dropped four of its last five regular season games against Sacramento.Barnes knocked down his first eight shots — including four 3-pointers — and scored 27 points before halftime. The veteran forward went 10 of 11 from the field in the first half.Ba...