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What House passage of debt ceiling deal signifies: 5 takeaways

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

The House’s passage of a debt limit deal on Wednesday night marks the end of a pivotal chapter for the new House GOP majority, putting Congress on a path to avoid a default and securing a huge victory for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — even as it’s infuriated conservatives in his own conference.The vote followed months of jockeying between McCarthy and President Biden over the appropriateness of negotiating future spending as part of the effort to extend the government’s borrowing authority — a fight McCarthy won handily, by forcing Biden reluctantly to the table.But the final agreement also excluded most of the spending cuts and other favored provisions in the Republicans’ partisan debt-ceiling package, passed last month, highlighting the political realities — and potential pitfalls — of shepherding big ideas through a divided Washington.With a final vote tally of 314-117, the bill overwhelmingly passed, and McCarthy garnered a "yes" vote from about two-thirds of the Republica...

Massive Palm Springs compound named best vacation home rental by Vrbo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

A nine-bedroom, nine-bathroom luxury compound in Palm Springs was named one of 2023's best vacation homes by short-term rental marketplace Vrbo.The 7,000-square-foot "luxury oasis estate" was among 11 properties in the United States and Mexico to receive the honor.The expansive desert property includes 18-foot ceilings, a full spa lounge with a waterfall tub, outdoor grill and fire pit, an infinity hot tub and oversized pool, and plenty of outdoor space. Powerball jackpot winner purchases $25.5 millon mansion in Hollywood Hills The inside includes an "entertainer's kitchen, breakfast table, custom breakfast booth, dining table for 16, a spacious living room with giant 30 foot pocket slider doors to the pool, and seven additional bedrooms designed to wow." Each bedroom includes a large 4K TV, and the living room TV is 75 inches.The home has also undergone upgrades to make it more self-sustainable, including solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, recycling bins and energy efficien...

Scammers target parents of Cal State Fullerton students

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

Police are warning Cal State Fullerton students about a new scam targeting parents’ bank accounts on the basis of a fake arrest.The scam involves calling parents in the middle of the night and telling them their child has been arrested. The scammer typically claims the child was pulled over during a traffic stop and drugs were found inside their vehicle.The caller then asks the parent to wire bail money to release their child from custody.“It’s always a detective or somebody from Fullerton PD,” said Cal State Fullerton Police Captain Scot Wiley. “That’s who they’re identifying as and they’re saying if you want to have this person moved from Fullerton PD, bailed out and taken back to Cal State Fullerton, you need to give them a certain amount of money.”Police said they’ve received multiple reports of a similar scam tactic over the last two weeks. Authorities believe the scammers are typically researching their targets before throwing out the bait.“One of the parents was called in Ari...

How to score free Chipotle burritos during NBA Finals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

Fans of both basketball and burritos will want to watch the NBA Finals closely. Mexican fast-casual restaurant Chipotle is giving out 300 free entrees for every three-pointer made during the NBA Finals series between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.The "Free-Pointer" giveaway is taking place on Twitter, and burrito lovers can follow Chipotle's tweets to get an exclusive "text-to-win" code. The first 300 fans to text the code to the provided number will receive a free entree from Chipotle. The codes will be doled out for each three-point shot made by either team, with a maximum number of free meals capped at 10,500 per game.Promotional image by Chipotle.Both the Nuggets and Heat were among the middle of the pack in three-point shots made in the NBA's regular season, but they've each had increased success since the postseason began. The Heat made the second-most threes in the playoffs, just short of the Boston Celtics who they dispatched in seven games. The Nuggets, despite a Wester...

Artists use desert materials to craft unique sculpture at Apple Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

CUPERTINO — A unique interactive sculpture that artists have crafted using materials found in the world’s deserts, both near and far, is going on public display at Apple Park in Cupertino, the tech titan said.Mirage, a dramatic sculpture that consists of cylinders of pure cast glass, can be seen near the visitor center at Apple Park, the world headquarters of iPhone maker Apple. Both the local public and visitors from afar are welcome to see the interactive artwork.Tucked away in the olive groves at Apple Park, the glass cylinders curve along the trees near the visitor center.The materials in the sculpture serve as a tribute to approximately 70 deserts around the world. Some of these are obvious deserts. But others might raise some eyebrows.The sands of the Kalahari. The barren stretches of the Mojave Desert. The dunes of the Sahara. The moonscape deserts on the Big Island of Hawaii. The wilderness of Death Valley. The windswept deserts of Iceland. The salt flats of Utah...

Fremont: Woman dies of injuries suffered in May 12 crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

FREMONT – Police are investigating a traffic collision that left a woman dead in mid-May.The solo-vehicle crash was reported May 12 around 4:30 p.m. at Kato Road and Auburn Street, the Fremont Police Department said in a statement Wednesday. The driver, identified only as a 57-year-old woman, was taken to an area trauma center.Several days later, the Alameda County Coroner’s Office notified police that the woman had died.Police said alcohol was a factor in the crash. The coroner’s office is working to determine the woman’s cause of death.Anyone with information related to the case can contact the police department at 510-790-6760.Check back for updates.

SF business owner asking for help from community after vandalism incidents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

(KRON) -- A locally owned business in Mission Dolores has faced two vandalism incidents in two months, and now the owner is asking the community for help in addressing the crime San Francisco business owners are facing. Santa Rosa mom arrested after toddler's fentanyl overdose Kevin Lieu, the owner of GAI Chicken & Rice on 16th Street, says the company has faced two thefts and four separate vandalism incidents since the business opened in 2019. The latest happened on the night of May 27 just after 2 a.m.Security footage obtained by KRON4 shows a person pick up an object and throw it through the window of the store before running away. Lieu says two windows were broken and a door was cracked after an incident on April 19. "What was most disturbing is the window that was broken right between our two pride banners. It almost seems like a personal attack against a queer-owned business," Lieu told KRON4. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom...

Man found dead in driver's seat after overnight collision in Santa Rosa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

(KRON) -- A 37-year-old man was found dead in the driver's seat of a vehicle that had crashed near a veterans building on Tuesday night, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. Santa Rosa mom arrested after toddler's fentanyl overdose Officers arrived at the Santa Rosa Veterans building on Maple Avenue around 6:45 a.m. for a vehicle collision. A red Toyota Tundra appeared to be crashed into the building's fence, and a man was found dead inside. He was later identified as Mario Garcia-Villavicencio of Rohnert Park. Police determined that around 11 p.m. on Tuesday night, the Tundra was heading north on Brookwood Avenue when it suddenly veered west, off the road, through a parking lot and into the fence. The Tundra came to a stop before it crashed through the fence of an adjacent residence. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .em...

No injuries to occupants, dog after car fire on Hwy 17 in Campbell: officials

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

(KRON) -- Crews were able to safely extinguish a car fire on Highway 17 in Campbell, the Santa Clara County Fire Department announced Wednesday on Facebook. The car's two occupants were not injured in the fire, including a dog that was inside the vehicle. The fire happened around 10:44 a.m. Monday on northbound Highway 17 near E. Hamilton Avenue. The driver of the motor home noticed the red Toyota Corolla it was towing began to catch fire, officials said. The driver pulled over on the side of the road. (Santa Clara County Fire Department)(Santa Clara County Fire Department)(Santa Clara County Fire Department)Fire crews, along with CHP San Jose, then knocked the fire down without anyone getting hurt. The motor home was damaged from the blaze but was still drivable, officials said. US Census breakdown: The largest racial group in each Bay Area county KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-widt...

Jewelry, cash taken in broad daylight after Atherton home burglary: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:06 GMT

(KRON) -- A number of valuables were stolen in a residential burglary Tuesday, the Atherton Police Department (APD) said in a news release. In broad daylight, jewelry and cash were among the items taken from a home on De Bell Drive.Multiple suspects entered the house through an unlocked door and committed the burglary between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to Atherton police. A wallet with credit cards and a driver's license was also stolen. Currys oppose townhome project in their Atherton neighborhood, citing ‘safety and privacy’ As of Wednesday evening, there is no description for any of the suspects. APD gave a few tips on ways to help prevent home burglaries:Lock all doors and windows when you are away from your home.Use your burglary alarm system while you are away from your home.During hours of darkness, keep exterior lights on and use timers to turn interior lights on and off.If possible, install a security camera system which records activity outside of your home.Stop your...