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Mammoth Mountain ski season kicks off less than 100 days after last season ended

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

Following a record-breaking winter with over 700 inches of snowfall last season, Mammoth Mountain is once again alive with activity as California's ski season officially kicked off on Friday.Mammoth Mountain's 2022-23 winter season lasted into August thanks to an epic snowy season in the Eastern Sierra.Now, less than 100 days after the close of the last ski season, the 2023-24 season is underway thanks to an early snowfall, favorable weather conditions and the ongoing snowmaking work of Mammoth Mountain staff.A crowd of skiers gather at Mammoth Mountain for the beginning of the 2023-24 ski season on Nov. 10, 2023. (Mammoth Mountain)This year, Mammoth Mountain says the skiing experience will be better than before, with improvements and enhancements for visitors. Among the updates, a new-and-improved chairlift known as Chair 16 is ready to make its debut. The old lift was replaced with a new higher capacity detachable chairlift, which officials say will increase uphill capacity by up ...

Bracken Burns: Telling Stories That Matter

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

Film has an unparalleled ability to transcend boundaries, evoke emotions, and spark conversations. Through powerful storytelling, it can breathe life into hidden histories and critical societal issues. Bracken Burns, a producer, and actor, emerges as a remarkable storyteller committed to this transformative potential of cinema. With roots in the small town of Peace River, Alberta, her poignant work is steeped in authenticity.  A prime example is her upcoming documentary feature film “Wilds of Canada.” This film showcases Burns’s dedication to telling thought-provoking stories, as she explores her grandmother’s experience in a residential school, igniting discussions on history, identity, and reconciliation. Burns is poised to leave an indelible mark with her stirring narratives.Burns’s big break came when she worked with Viggo Mortensen on his directorial debut, ‘Falling’. The film garnered international attention and accolades, making appearances at prestigious fe...

Man Killed, 4 Hurt in Fiery Motorcycle Collision on International Boulevard [Oakland, CA]

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

Male Rider Pronounced Dead Fiery Accident near 37th AvenueOAKLAND, CA (November 10, 2023) – On Wednesday, a collision involving a motorcycle took place on International Boulevard, resulting in one fatality and injuries to four individuals.Emergency services were dispatched to the 3700 block of International Boulevard just before 3:15 p.m. According to reports, a motorcyclist, traveling at a high speed, collided with a light-colored SUV. The impact caused the motorcycle to ignite in flames, throwing the rider onto the road.Both the motorcyclist and the occupants of the SUV, a mother and her three teenage children, were taken to the hospital. There, the motorcyclist, a 32-year-old man from Oakland, succumbed to his injuries. His identity has not been disclosed to the public.The SUV’s occupants suffered minor injuries and are receiving treatment. Oakland authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the fatal collision. Further details will be released as the inv...

Driver on Richmond Parkway wounded in shooting

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

RICHMOND — A shooting Thursday night on the Richmond Parkway wounded a driver and left  investigators looking for who pulled the trigger.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Ex-East Bay attorney convicted of embezzling $400,000 from clients Crime and Public Safety | Suspected DUI crash in East Bay seriously injures two high school students Crime and Public Safety | Authorities identify suspect in fatal Pittsburg shooting Crime and Public Safety | East Bay woman makes first court appearance in fentanyl poisoning death of 23-month-old son Crime and Public Safety | Woman wounded, child uninjured in Oakland shooting Richmond police Sgt. Donald Patchin in an emailed statement said officers were notified about 6:10 p.m. by a gunshot-detection alert and several 911 calls about gunfire involving two vehicles. Police later determined that the shooting happened on Richmond Parkway between Goodrick Avenu...

Chad Daybell’s argument against death penalty: I did what my wife said

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

Chad Daybell, the Idaho man accused of three murders, is arguing he should not face the death penalty because he was manipulated by his wife.Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell. (Rexburg Police Department) Daybell, 55, has not yet gone to trial for the 2019 killings of his first wife and two of his second wife’s children.Lori Vallow Daybell, 50, was convicted in May on the same charges and received three consecutive life sentences. Shortly before her trial, the judge ruled out the possibility of the death penalty. She had invoked her right to a speedy trial, and her attorneys argued they did not have enough time to prepare for a capital case.The motion filed Thursday, Nov. 9, by Chad Daybell’s lawyer cites that outcome: “Ms. Vallow set the conspiracy in motion … and she remained in charge of her plan throughout. … Mr. Daybell has lesser culpability than his co-defendant, who did not face the death penalty.”The document liberally quotes the transcript o...

Redwood City police arrest man they say ‘terrorized’ parents, community

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

REDWOOD CITY — A Redwood City man was arrested Thursday after he attempted to barricade himself inside his parents’ house, causing a standoff with police, according to authorities.The 26-year-old man was arrested on warrants stemming from multiple alleged incidents throughout the past two months, police said. While details of the incidents were not included in a news release issued Friday, the man was accused of “terrorizing” his elderly parents and their community. According to police, the man “took over” his parents’ home, causing more than $30,000 in damages as well as vandalizing a neighbor’s vehicle.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man charged with threatening San Mateo County judge after guns were stripped from him Crime and Public Safety | Redwood City man, 75, arrested after rescuer spots child porn photo on computer, police say Crime and Public Safety | San Bruno woman found guilty...

For skyrocketing Tiffany Haddish, there is no looking back

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish embodies the ultimate rags to riches story. You may know her from her many stand-up specials, or films like “Girls Trip” or “Haunted Mansion,” or her Apple TV series “The Afterparty,” but her road to stardom hasn’t been a parade of laughs.Haddish’s father left when she was a child, and after her mother suffered brain damage due to a car accident, she was put into foster care. While there, her social worker took notice of her comedic talents, and encouraged her to channel her class clown charisma into a full on career.Haddish followed this advice and began performing at comedy clubs, but it wasn’t always easy. There were even desperate times when she was homeless, or living in her car, but she didn’t give up. Today, she’s a successful comedian with several stand up specials, film and TV roles, music releases, as well as an autobiography under her belt. She was even the first Black w...

Attorney: Oakland police sergeant acted in self-defense in fatal shooting

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

OAKLAND — An Oakland police sergeant fatally shot a man Tuesday morning near City Hall after the man confronted him with a pistol and they exchanged gunfire, according to the sergeant’s attorney.On Friday, the police department identified the man killed as Lloyd Dillard but did not provide an age or place of residence for him. The sergeant’s name has still not been released.The shooting happened about 4 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of 16th Street and San Pablo Avenue.The sergeant, who works in the Internal Affairs Division, which has its office nearby, had just parked his unmarked police car.The sergeant’s attorney, Harry Stern, of Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, a law firm that frequently represents law enforcement officers, said the sergeant told him the man began pounding on the trunk of the car.Stern declined to identify the sergeant, but said he got out of the car to investigate and the other man “for no apparent reason pointed a p...

Two men die this week from earlier injuries in Oakland shooting and beating

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

OAKLAND — Two men — one shot in the face Nov. 4 in the Dimond district and another badly beaten near Jack London Square last month — died this week from their injuries, authorities said.The name of the 21-year-old gunshot victim was not released pending notification of relatives. He died Wednesday..He was found shot in the face about 1:20 a.m. Nov. 4 in the 2600 block of Montana Street. The man lived in another area of the city and police aren’t sure why he was in the neighborhood where he was shot.A motive has not yet been determined and no arrests have been announced.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Ex-East Bay attorney convicted of embezzling $400,000 from clients Crime and Public Safety | Suspected DUI crash in East Bay seriously injures two high school students Crime and Public Safety | Authorities identify suspect in fatal Pittsburg shooting Crime and Public Safety | East Bay woman makes first cour...

49ers’ injury updates: Trent Williams, Javon Hargrave practicing

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:32 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Trent Williams took the practice field for the second straight day Friday, giving hope to the 49ers they may have their star left tackle back in the lineup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Williams injured his right ankle against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 16. He missed only a couple of snaps, then returned, essentially playing on one leg against defensive end Myles Garrett. The 49ers lost that game 19-17 and have since lost to Minnesota 22-17 and Cincinnati 31-17 with Williams on the sideline, replaced by Jaylon Moore.Also on the field was defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, a late addition to the Thursday injury report with a knee injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan will deliver an official injury report following practice before the team departs to Jacksonville.If Williams plays, it would alleviate concern on the left side of the line given that starting left guard Aaron Banks, who wasn’t practicing, is expected to miss this game and potentially others with turf ...