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Review of Christopher Dunn's murder conviction underway, deemed 'high priority'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Prior to stepping down as St. Louis Circuit Attorney, one of Kim Gardner's last actions was filing a motion to vacate the 1991 murder conviction of Christopher Dunn. Several months after Gardner's resignation, the effort to vacate Dunn's conviction is one that new circuit attorney Gabe Gore is following closely. In a recent one-on-one interview with the Missouri Independent, Gore said a review of the case is ongoing and is of "high priority" to his office. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Dunn has spent 33 years in prison for the 1990 shooting death of Ricco Rogers over a gang affiliation. His initial sentence was life behind bars plus 90 years. Dunn has maintained his innocence in the murder.Gardner believed there was clear and convincing evidence pointing to a wrongful conviction, so she asked the St. Louis Circuit Court to overturn the verdict. As recently as June, Gore filed to withdraw his predecessor’s motion, but on the conditio...

Pet of The Week: Tigger

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Meet Tigger. This sweet boy can be adopted from Gateway pet guardians, and he is truly the sweetest striped boy.Tigger was found abandoned on the side of the road in Washington Park about a month ago. Gateway thinks he’s about a year old. He knows how to sit and gently take yummy treats. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products Also, if you want to help other cats and dogs like Tigger, Gateway is currently having its largest virtual fundraiser of the year, Beyond Rescue. They are trying to raise more than $140,000 in the next 30 hours.You can go to gatewaypets.org for more information on how to donate.

Opinion: Colorado’s affordable housing projects often face an obstacle — litigious NIMBYs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

Everyone likes the idea of affordable housing until it impacts their picture window view. Affordable housing, except in my backyard (AHEIMBY) is the new NIMBY.In Boulder, the Colorado city with the most per capita “In this house we believe…. kindness is everything” yard signs, a group of residents are opposing the construction of a modular home factory near their neighborhood.It’s not just any factory. This unique collaboration between the Boulder Valley School District, Flatirons Habitat for Humanity, and the City of Boulder will build up to 50 affordable homes a year. Modest in size, only 15 to 20 workers will be on site, including volunteers, employees, and students in the school district’s Technical Education Center hands-on career programs.Boulder’s Ponderosa Mobile Home Park will receive the first homes since many current units are flood-damaged, old, unsafe, and energy inefficient. Low-income buyers will receive subsidies to ensure house payments do not exceed a third of the ...

Why do major Pacific storms weaken as they reach Southern California?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

Several powerful storms develop in the Pacific Ocean every year but seem to lose their steam by the time they reach the Southland. With the development of Hurricane Hilary Thursday, KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo explained why many of these Pacific storms, even the ones that reach hurricane status, are such duds by the time they get to us. The tropical systems typically develop south of Baja Californa near the equator, where the water is warmer. "Warm water is what fuels and builds storms into tropical systems," Henry said. Hilary becomes a hurricane, continues track toward California As the systems continue building in the ocean, often tracking parallel to Mexico, the eyes of the storms become well-developed, sometimes reaching hurricane levels. Tropical Storm Hilary is seen shortly before becoming a hurricane on Aug. 17, 2023. (NOAA)Once a storm reaches the cooler waters off of Baja or makes landfall, usually before it reaches California, it quickly diminishes. "Remember, the...

Southern California home to most fire-threatened homes in state

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

The Maui fires are a terrifying reminder of the destruction that wildfires can cause. It's a threat Californians are unfortunately familiar with. A new report from CoreLogic analyzed how many homes and apartments are at risk in 14 Western states at high risk of fires. They looked at areas' slope, drought conditions, wildfire fuel, wind and other factors to determine places with the most at-risk residences. California, unsurprisingly, had the most number of homes facing wildfire risk. The Golden State also had the highest estimated cost for rebuilding after a devastating fire. Is there still a fire season in California? Homes in Los Angeles, in particular, "face an elevated risk due to their proximity to forested or undeveloped areas," the CoreLogic report said. "This geographic placement can pose challenges for firefighting and evacuation efforts in case of a wildfire."The metro areas with the most at-risk homes, according to CoreLogic, are: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (242,18...

Love Caprese salad? Say hello to the Mexicaprese

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

This twist on a traditional Italian Caprese salad brings in the flavors of Mexico with fresh avocado, cilantro, thinly sliced jalapeño, lime and dried chile peppers.As with all fresh tomato dishes, the quality of the produce is key. Luckily, it’s that time of year when you can find big, fat, juicy heirloom varieties perfect for slicing into slabs and arranging in a colorful display.Use fresh mozzarella for the delicate, refreshing quality of a classic Caprese or sub in Oaxaca cheese for a more Mexican homage. Note: Nothing beats the bright flavor and coarse grind of Aleppo pepper, which can be purchased at most major and specialty grocery stores or online from Oakland’s Oaktown Spice Shop and others.Mexicaprese SaladServes 4INGREDIENTS3 or 4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced in ½-inch slabs8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced1 large avocado, sliced½ cup fresh cilantro leaves1 jalapeño, very finely sliced½ lime3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilSea salt or sea salt flakes½ teaspoon...

Antioch, Pittsburg cops rounded up in early morning FBI raid following grand jury indictment

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

The FBI led a series of raids around the Bay Area Thursday morning, rounding up officers from Antioch and Pittsburg, in the culmination of an 18-month investigation into an alleged criminal network composed of law enforcement officers.The raids came after a federal grand jury in San Francisco handed down an indictment that accuses current and former officers with a wide range of offenses, including criminal conspiracy. A U.S. District Judge has placed the indictment under a sealing order, but that is expected to change sometime Thursday.The arrests mark the end of an investigation that started in early 2022, when a tipster informed the FBI and Contra Costa District Attorney that a group of East Contra Costa County cops were cheating on college tests to obtain education incentive pay bumps. The scope of the investigation later widened to include alleged violent crimes and drug trafficking, and precipitated a cascade of scandals that has transformed the Antioch Police Department into ...

Preseason all-Bay Area News Group high school football 2023: Quarterbacks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

PRESEASON ALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUPQUARTERBACKS(listed in alphabetical order)Marley Alcantara, Pittsburg,  5-10, 180, juniorPlaying behind four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada didn’t stop Alcantara from passing for 14 touchdowns and rushing for three more last season. Threw for five TDs in a 49-21 victory over Antioch in the Big Little Game.Sully Bailey, Acalanes,  6-1, 185, seniorThe first half of Acalanes’ dynamic quarterbacking duo. Passed for 1,832 yards and 16 touchdowns and rushed for three TDs. Luke Baker, San Ramon Valley,  5-11, 185, seniorNamed Bay Area News Group player of the year after passing for 3,733 yards and 46 touchdowns as the Wolves reached the 2-A state title game. Committed to Santa Clara to play baseball. The shortstop showed off his quick feet by rushing for five TDs. Reid Black, The King’s Academy, 5-10, 180, juniorWas extremely efficient as a sophomore, passing for 21 touchdowns on 202 attempts while adding five rushing TDs as a scrambling threat. Will form a...

Pilot dies after suffering medical emergency during flight out of Florida

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

By Hande Atay Alam | CNNAtlanta  — A pilot has died after suffering a medical emergency during a flight from Miami, Florida, to Santiago, Chile, on Monday.The LATAM Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Panama City to allow the pilot to receive treatment, but he later died, the airline told CNN in a statement Thursday.“LATAM Airlines Group S.A. informs that on August 14, 2023, flight LA505 (Miami – Santiago) diverted to Tocumen International Airport in Panama due to a medical emergency of one of the three members of the crew in command,” the statement reads.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Southwest Airlines promised better performance after holiday meltdown. Has it delivered? Crashes and Disasters | Oakland Airport expansion is a threat to climate change goals, environmental coalition warns Crashes and Disasters | Private jet came ‘within 100 feet’ of colliding with Southwest plane at California airport, NTSB says ...

What passing gas can say about your health

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:38 GMT

By Kristen Rogers | CNNJust as everybody poops, everybody has gas. But the reasons why you break wind can vary, and sometimes it can be cause for concern.“As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I get asked about this all the time,” said Dr. Mark Corkins, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “There are two sources of ‘gas,’ and not all gas is gas. Part of what we pass is air. We all swallow some air, and some people swallow a lot of air. Now that seems to be odorless.”Real gas, on the other hand, is primarily the byproduct of the fermentation of food in the colon, said Corkins, who is also a professor of pediatrics. “Our colon has (billions of) bacteria living in it. … If we don’t digest (food), the bacteria will.”READ MORE: Why does coffee make you poop? Experts explainWhen it comes to the amount of space gas takes up, the real deal also tends to be bigger in volume and happens as food is moving through the colon, he added.Pa...