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Retired appellate judge to review Christopher Dunn case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A retired Missouri appellate judge has been appointed to review a conviction in a decades-old St. Louis murder case.Last month, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore filed to withdraw his predecessor’s motion to vacate the conviction of Christopher Dunn.Dunn was sentenced to life plus 90 years in prison in the 1990 murder of Recco Rogers. The teen was allegedly killed over a gang affiliation. Kim Gardner, the former circuit attorney, believed there to be clear and convincing evidence pointing to a wrongful conviction, and had asked the St. Louis Circuit Court to overturn the verdict.At the time, the trial hinged on the testimony of a 12 and 14-year-olds, who have since admitted that they were not telling the truth.Gardner filed that paperwork in mid-May. Days later, she announced her resignation and left office on May 16. Police: Fatal Lemay crash ‘not an apparent speeding situation’ Earlier in the year, Gardner succeeded in getting the courts to re-examine and ultimate...

Surgery to cause CU Buffs’ Deion Sanders to skip Pac-12 media day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

There will be no Prime time at Pac-12 football media day.Colorado announced Wednesday that head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders will not attend Friday’s conference media day in Las Vegas because he is scheduled to have surgery on Thursday.Defensive coordinator Charles Kelly will take Sanders’ place, joining quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter in representing the Buffs at media day.“I apologize that I’m not gonna be at the Pac-12 media day due to I have to have another surgery tomorrow — a couple of surgeries — one in my leg, as well as to remove other clots,” Sanders said in a video on Instagram. “I promise you when we go to TCU (for the season opener on Sept. 2), I’m running out in front of our team. I promise you that.”On the video, Sanders said he is having two toes fixed on his left foot to relieve pain, as well as having the blood clots fixed.CU released the following statement: “Following the success of his last procedure and upon the advice of ...

Lights, camera, cut! SAG, WGA strike halts TV, movies being made in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

As Hollywood-based writers and actors continue to picket studios, related TV and film production in Colorado has ground to a standstill. And unless you’re a movie star living in Aspen, you likely have zero leverage to change it, according to Colorado’s top film leader.But it’s not all bad news. The strike could lead to an uptick in the state’s already robust reality-TV scene, which includes fixer-upper shows such as HGTV’s “Rock the Block” and “Rico the Rescue,” and the Netflix dating series “Love is Blind.” Those are supported by Colorado’s production rebates, and without actors (represented by the SAG-AFTRA union) or writers (repped by the WGA), there are no picket lines to cross, said Donald Zuckerman, Colorado film commissioner.“We’ve been telling anybody who wants to make something here that has actors to wait and see what happens,” said Zuckerman, also a veteran film producer. “We t...

5 California cities ranked among the 10 least educated in the U.S.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

California is disproportionately represented on a list of the nation’s least educated cities, based on rankings released this week by WalletHub.The personal finance website graded 150 metropolitan areas on factors including the percentage of adults with a high school diploma, college experience or higher education degrees. It also examined the quality of public schools and universities and looked at gender and racial gaps. California home prices have fallen most in this city since June: Study Ann Arbor, Michigan, was ranked as the most educated city in the U.S., followed by San Jose, California, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Madison, Wisconsin.It’s a good showing for the Golden State.That is, until you look at the bottom of the list, where five California cities were ranked among the 10 least educated cities, according to WalletHub.The agricultural communities of Visalia (150), Bakersfield (147), Modesto (146), Stockton (145) and Salinas (141) all received poor marks.WalletH...

L.A. County Superior Court won't require cash bail for many offenses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

The Los Angeles County Superior Court has approved changes to its cash bail protocols, officials announced this week.The new pre-arraignment release protocol, which take effect on Oct. 1, will determine release based on an arrestee’s risk to public or victim safety and their likelihood of returning to court. This will reduce reliance on cash bail as a condition of release for people arrested on suspicion of non-violent, non-serious felonies and misdemeanors, according to Presiding Judge Samantha R. Jessner.“A person’s ability to pay a large sum of money should not be the determining factor in deciding whether that person, who is presumed innocent, stays in jail before trial or is released,” Jessner explained in a news release announcing the changes Tuesday. “A low-risk arrestee should not be held in jail simply because they cannot post the necessary funds to be released pending arraignment.”The new bail schedules will replace uniform ones for felonies and misdemeanors before arraign...

These are the wealthiest and poorest counties in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

One of California’s wealthiest counties is located in the southern portion of the state, according to a recent study from Smart Asset.The financial website found that Orange County was the seventh wealthiest county in the state. The area has a median household income of $100,485 and a median home value of $1,005,769, according to the report. Nine out of the 10 counties named on the list are located in Northern California. Angelenos who make $70,000 a year are still considered ‘low-income' These are the Top 10 wealthiest counties in CaliforniaSanta Clara CountyMedian Income: $140,258San Mateo CountyMedian Income: $136,837Marin CountyMedian Income: $131,008San Francisco CountyMedian Income: $126,187Alameda County CountyMedian Income: $112,017Contra Costa CountyMedian Income: $110,455Orange CountyMedian Income: $100,485Placer CountyMedian Income: $99,734Napa CountyMedian Income: $97,498Santa Cruz CountyMedian Income: $96,093Los Angeles, which didn’t make the top 10, was ranked as the...

Man starts multiple fires in restroom of Apple Valley grocery store, SBSD says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

An Apple Valley man was arrested after he allegedly started multiple fires in the restroom of a grocery store Sunday afternoon.Hector Huerta, 40, faces an arson charge after he started multiple blazes in the bathroom of WinCo Foods, located at 19047 Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. By the time deputies arrived, the fires had been extinguished, but Huerta had been "confronted by store employees and a retired firefighter," a press release said.A motive for the alleged arson was not disclosed.Huerta is being held at the High Desert Detention Center in lieu of $80,000 bail, and he was due to appear in court Wednesday morning.Anyone with information is asked to call 760-240-7400 or 760-956-5001. To remain anonymous, call the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or visit wetip.com.

Man Killed, Multiple Injured in Head-On Collision on Sossaman Road [Mesa, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

Man Dead, Multiple Hospitalized after 2-Car Accident near Baseline RoadMESA, AZ (July 19, 2023) – Friday afternoon, one man was killed and multiple were hurt in a head-on collision on Sossaman Road.Police responded to the scene around 4:00 p.m., near Baseline Road on July 14th.According to reports, the 39-year-old male driver of a full-sized Ford pickup-truck was speeding south on Sossaman and attempted to pass a vehicle in front of him. There, the Ford collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota Prius.Due to the impact of the collision, the 47-year-old male driver of the Toyota died at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Meanwhile, paramedics transported the driver of the truck, a 5-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a baby to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Crews say two of the children were in the ICU with serious injuries.No additional information was added by the authorities and the crash is still under investigation.The team at Sweet James ...

Injuries Reported after Crash on Interstate 680 [Danville, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Sycamore Valley Road Resulted in Road ClosureDANVILLE, CA (July 19, 2023) – Friday morning, police were dispatched to a crash on Interstate 680 that blocked lanes.According to the CHP, it happened in the late morning hours on July 14th, in the area just north of Sycamore Valley Road.Furthermore, the collision ended up resulting in injuries and there were no updates on the conditions, or the identities, of the injured occupants.Also, the vehicles involved were not yet released by the responding investigators.Consequently, the authorities blocked all northbound lanes of the Interstate but it has since been reopened.Meanwhile, the motorists were advised to be careful in the area and use other routes. Further investigation is still ongoing.Accidents are unpredictable and happen when we least expect them. After an accident, your main focus should be on your health. If you are pursuing a personal injury claim and dealing with insurance companies, you will have...

4 Injured in Car Crash on Main Street [Chico, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:40 GMT

Traffic Accident near Restaurant Left Several HurtCHICO, CA (July 19, 2023) – On Thursday evening, a car crash occurred on Main Street, sending four people, including three children, to the hospital.The accident happened around 9:00 p.m. near the 14 Freeway.According to reporters, the collision involved an Acura sedan traveling westbound on West 6th Street and a Toyota minivan traveling northbound on Main Street.The minivan had the right of way when it collided with the Acura, causing it to crash into the restaurant.Two children from the minivan, one child from the Acura, and one adult from the Acura were transported to the hospital by ambulance.While the children were taken as a precaution, the adult suffered a moderate head injury.Further details and the extent of injuries are yet to be confirmed.One small driving mistake can lead to a car accident. This is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving laws. Keep your attention on the road, follow ...