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Here is where home prices are rising the fastest in California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market this spring, don’t expect it to sell right away.The California Association of Realtors has released data for March showing homes sat on the market more than twice as long they did one year ago.Statewide, the median number of days a home was listed for sale was 19 days, a 137% increase over March 2022. 281,050 homes went under contract in March, 34% fewer than last March and one percent lower than in February.CAR said the housing market continues to be impacted by erratic mortgage rates.“While buyers perhaps took advantage on lower mortgage rates at the start of the year, a recent upturn in mortgage rates threatens to keep the housing market under pressure,” CAR said. “Sales of existing single-family homes took a step back as well as mortgage applications.”While the year-to-year comparison might show continuing weakness in California’s real estate market, the month-to-month comparisons tell a slightly different story.In March, ...

L.A. man, 2 others sentenced for soliciting millions in fake PAC scam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

Three men, including one from Los Angeles and one from San Juan Bautista, have been sentenced to federal prison for soliciting millions of dollars in contributions to fake political action committees.Matthew Nelson Tunstall, 36, of downtown Los Angeles, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. He previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to cause false statements to the Federal Election Commission as well as one count of money laundering. 40-year-old San Juan Bautista native Robert Reyes Jr. was sentenced to seven years in federal prison. Reyes Jr. pleaded guilty to the same charges as Tunstall. The third man to be sentenced was 31-year-old Kyle George Davies of Austin, Texas. Davies was sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to cause false statements to the Federal Election Commission.  COVID fraudster extradited to United States after more than a year on...

Muna Looks Back on Coachella

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

Muna Looks Back on Coachella: We caught up with indie pop band Muna soon after their second Coachella set. With a tour opening for Taylor Swift on their calendar, Muna shouldnhave a huge year…How do you think the set went (on weekend one)?Not going to lie we think it went very well, haha. I think that Coachella is one of those events where the energy is very overpowering, and our goal was to just kind of submit to it and ride it like a wave and have fun. I think we did a good job, I’m proud of us.The crowd was thick, well outside of the tent. Were you surprised to see it so packed?We couldn’t even see that far back, really! But yeah, we were shocked.Were you able to check anyone else out, or are you going to on weekend two?Yeah, we stayed to see Wet Leg whom we love. They played Mojave after us so that was a low lift for us tired lesbians in terms of maneuvering the festival. We were able to see some of Ashnikko weekend two which was so fun. And Bad Bunny But we had to leave ...

Warriors-Kings: De’Aaron Fox expects to play Game 5 after injuring finger

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Sacramento star De’Aaron Fox expects to be available in Game 5 of the Warriors-Kings series despite breaking a finger on his shooting hand. Video on social media from Kings’ practice in Sacramento on Tuesday showed Fox, who’s listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game, shooting free throws and knocking down 3-pointers while wearing a splint on his left index finger. After practice concluded, Fox told reporters he plans to play.“I don’t think it’s a big deal, but obviously depending on how much it gets hit and things like that, then I feel like the pain will increase,” Fox said. “But if it was to stay the exact same way it is right now, I’ll be fine.”Fox appeared to injure his finger with 4:35 left in Sunday’s game when he drove past Jordan Poole and drew a foul, then attempted a post-whistle layup over Kevon Looney, who swiped at the ball. Their hands appeared to collide and Fox was subsequent...

Walnut Creek: Student injured in stabbing at Northgate High School; suspect arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

A student stabbed another student at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, according to a text message sent to parents by the Mount Diablo Unified School District on Tuesday afternoon.According to the text, “Early this afternoon, there was a stabbing in Northgate High School. One student is in police custody and the victim has been taken to a local hospital. Both students involved were in the 9th grade and were acquaintances.”The district said Walnut Creek police are at the scene and no other students were involved.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case goes to the jury Crime and Public Safety | Man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee intends to plead not guilty next week, his attorney says Crime and Public Safety | Woman robbed and shot in Oakland Crime and Public Safety | Palo Alto High School locked down after school-shooting threat Crime and Public Safety ...

Spring heatwave could lead to increased flood risk

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The first big warm-up of the year is getting underway with the National Weather Service warning of a moderate heat risk for inland areas beginning Wednesday. Widespread temperatures in the 80s to around 90 are forecast across the interior of the Bay Area and Central Coast. Temperatures will be at their highest in afternoon Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the NWS said. Watch: Rare white killer whale calf spotted off Southern California coast "If you like the warm temperatures today, then get ready to be thrilled with Wednesday and Thursday," said KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan. "High pressure is in control and that means that the Bay Area is going to see even warmer temperatures over the next few days peaking on Thursday before we cool down a bit heading towards the weekend."  How hot will the Bay Area get?While temps in many parts of the Bay Area remained in the 70s and low 80s Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday have the potential to bring temperatu...

De’Aaron Fox on Game 5: ‘No ifs, ands or buts. I’m playing’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — If the decision about whether De’Aaron Fox can play through a broken index finger on his shooting hand is up to Fox, there is no doubt.“Right now, there’s no ifs, ands or buts,” he said Tuesday. “I’m playing.”While the Sacramento Kings are still calling Fox’s status for Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night “doubtful,” all signs are pointing to the star point guard giving it a shot with the first-round series tied at two games apiece.Fox took part in a non-contact practice with a splint on his left index finger and then spent significant time afterward working on his shooting to get prepared for playing with a splint in a real game.Fox said he had no problems dribbling and passing and the biggest question was making sure he could deal with the pain and make his shot.He said he felt optimistic after the swelling in the finger went down in the past day and the pain has become manageable.“At the end of the day, I’m fine,” he s...

Chicago Cubs place OF Cody Bellinger on the paternity list

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the paternity list on Tuesday.Bellinger and his girlfriend welcomed their second child on Sunday, a baby girl.The 27-year-old Bellinger is off to a strong start in his first year with Chicago, batting .300 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 21 games. The 2019 NL MVP finalized a $17.5 million, one-year contract with the Cubs in December.The Cubs also recalled outfielder Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A Iowa. He was in the starting lineup for the opener of a three-game series against San Diego.The team also announced that right-hander Kyle Hendricks will make a rehab start with Iowa on Thursday. Hendricks is coming back from a right shoulder strain. He hasn’t pitched in a big league game since July 5.Hendricks is known more for his command and deception, but Cubs manager David Ross said he has been throwing the ball a little harder during his comeback.“He’s touched 90 a couple times, which is something he wante...

Leicester plots great escape 7 years after EPL title triumph

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Seven years after producing the biggest shock in Premier League history, Leicester is now trying to pull off a great escape.The Foxes stunned the world of soccer by winning the league title in 2016 as a 5000-1 outsider. Now they are attempting to beat the odds once again by securing top-flight survival in a season when the threat of relegation has never been far away.While a 1-1 draw with relegation rival Leeds on Tuesday did little to ease Leicester’s concerns, it showcased a fighting spirit that will be essential if the club is to avoid the drop.“It’s optimistic because they are good players. We can be a good team,” manager Dean Smith said. “If we cut out the lapses of concentration from set-pieces we’ll be fine.”Veteran striker Jamie Vardy rolled back the years by equalizing in the 80th minute after Luis Sinisterra had put Leeds in front.Vardy was the talisman of Leicester’s title success, scoring 24 goals. As a substitute at Elland Ro...

In prison for life, Murdaugh faces 2 more tax evasion counts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:22 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina grand jury Tuesday charged convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh with two counts of tax evasion after prosecutors reviewed his final years of tax returns before he headed behind bars.The former attorney is currently serving a sentence of life in prison without parole after a jury found him guilty in March of the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son in 2021.From 2011 to 2021, Murdaugh made about $16 million as a lawyer, while stealing about $9 million from his law firm, settlement money for clients and other places, according to indictments.Murdaugh, 54, also faces about 100 other charges, including tax evasion for his 2011 through 2019 returns as well as charges he stole money from clients, ran a drug and money laundering ring and tried to defraud his life insurer into paying a $10 million policy by having a friend kill him.The latest indictments came from Murdaugh’s 2020 and 2021 tax returns.In 2020, Murdaugh did not pay more than $67,...