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Remains of woman killed 46 years ago identified as victim of serial killer Samuel Little

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

MACON, Ga.  — The remains of a Georgia woman killed 46 years ago were identified and confirmed as a victim of Samuel Little, known as the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, authorities said Thursday.FILE – This Sept. 24, 2018, booking photo provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Samuel Little. The remains of a Georgia woman killed 46 years ago were identified and confirmed as a victim of Samuel Little, known as the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, authorities said Thursday, May 18, 2023. (California Department of Corrections via AP, File) Yvonne Pless was about 20 when Little killed her in 1977, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. She had been dubbed “Macon Jane Doe” by The Telegraph newspaper in the city.Little, who died in December 2020, confessed in 2018 to killing two Macon women, prompting Georgia investigators to travel to Texas in 2019 to interview him. ...

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.1 million in Danville

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

74 Stonington Court – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the first block of Stonington Court in Danville was sold on May 2, 2023. The $2,050,000 purchase price works out to $750 per square foot. The house, built in 1979, has an interior space of 2,734 square feet. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an attached garage, and three parking spaces. The backyard also has a pool. The unit sits on a 9,900-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Stowbridge Court, Danville, in August 2022, a 2,599-square-foot home was sold for $1,842,500, a price per square foot of $709. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In September 2022, a 2,599-square-foot home on Highbridge Lane in Danville sold for $1,830,000, a price per square foot of $704. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,344-square-foot home on the first block of Rockport Court in Danville sold in June 2022, for $1,865,000, a price per square foot of $796. The home ha...

Bob Lee's accused killer pleads not guilty, judge denies bail

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nima Momeni, the accused killer of Cash App founder Bob Lee, pleaded not guilty in a San Francisco courtroom Thursday morning. A judge denied granting bail to keep the accused killer behind bars as he awaits a preliminary hearing. Momeni, 38, is accused of stabbing Lee to death on April 4 in a well-to-do enclave of San Francisco near the Bay Bridge. He was arrested eight days later at his Emeryville loft, and charged with murder. Homicide victim Bob LeeHours before Lee's death, the wealthy tech executive had been socializing and drinking with Momeni's younger sister, Khazar Elyassnia, prosecutors said. A witness saw Momeni confront Lee to find out is he was doing drugs or anything "inappropriate" with his sister, court documents state. Momeni's friends reportedly said he was very protective of his sister. Questions remain in Bob Lee homicide case Defense attorney Paula Canny said her client is not a murderer. She says that fact that her client didn't try t...

Crews respond to brush fire near Highway 4 in Martinez area

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

(KRON) -- Firefighters are responding to a brush fire near Highway 4 in the Martinez area, according to the Crockett Carquinez Fire Department. The fire is burning adjacent to westbound Highway 4, east of McEwen.Firefighters are reportedly calling for a second alarm.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Union City ukulele festival celebrates aloha spirit

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

(KRON) -- As we continue our celebration of Asian-American-Pacific-Islander Heritage Month, we want to shine the spotlight today on a "small" contribution from the Pacific Islands that made a big impact on American culture – the ukulele.The Bay Area recently hosted the Northern California Ukulele Festival at James Logan High School in Union City. Vietnamese winery offers versatile food and wine pairing "There’s something about hearing the ukulele that transports you – relaxes you," said Georgia, a fan at the festival.Although the ukulele is synonymous with tropical vacations and the Pacific Islands, it didn’t come from there. It’s actually the descendant of a Portuguese instrument called the "machete," that settlers brought with them to Hawaii in the late 1800s. The locals loved it.One of its biggest fans was Hawaii’s last reigning king – King David Kalakaua – who insisted it be played at royal gatherings. It was around this time the instrument was redesigned… retuned… and renamed...

These were California's most popular baby names in 2022

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

Twenty years ago, the most common names given to babies born in California were Daniel and Emily, followed by Anthony and Ashley, respectively. That wasn't the case in 2022, according to the latest data from the Social Security Administration. Instead, the most popular names were Liam and Olivia, following the national trend. Olivia has been California's top girl's name since 2019 when it overtook Emma. This is the first year Liam has been at the top of the list after overtaking Noah, despite being the most popular boy's name in the U.S. since 2017. Hobby Lobby doesn’t use barcodes: Here’s their explanation For girls' names, very little changed in the rankings for California. According to SSA, Sofia (not to be confused with No. 5's Sophia) was slightly more popular than Amelia in 2022 than in 2021. Here were the 10 most common girls' names in 2022 compared to 2021:202120221. Olivia1. Olivia2. Emma2. Emma3. Camila3. Camila4. Mia4. Mia5. Sophia5. Sophia6. Isabella6. Isabella7. Luna...

San Diego to receive 30th Major League Soccer franchise

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

Major League Soccer has awarded San Diego its 30th franchise, which is set to join the league in 2025.The expansion team announced Thursday is owned by billionaire Mohamed Mansour and the Sycuan Tribe, the first Native American tribe to have an ownership stake in a professional soccer team. The ownership group also includes San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado.The addition of the San Diego franchise balances MLS at 15 teams per conference. A team name and crest will be revealed in the future. The team will play at San Diego State’s Snapdragon Stadium, which opened last year. The stadium is also home to the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League and the university’s football team.Mansour, who is based in London, is worth an estimated $3.6 billion. He is founder of Man Capital, an investment management firm which owns Right to Dream, an organization that helps identify and develop talented soccer players internationally. Mansour is also maj...

Remains of Georgia woman identified, confirmed as serial killer’s 1977 victim

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

MACON, Ga. (AP) — The remains of a Georgia woman killed 46 years ago were identified and confirmed as a victim of Samuel Little, known as the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, authorities said Thursday. Yvonne Pless was about 20 when Little killed her in 1977, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. She had been dubbed “Macon Jane Doe” by The Telegraph newspaper in the city.Little, who died in December 2020, confessed in 2018 to killing two Macon women, prompting Georgia investigators to travel to Texas in 2019 to interview him. They were able to confirm that his confessions matched the unsolved Macon cold case. They were able to notify a remaining family member of the other woman, Fredonia Smith, who was killed in 1982. But Pless’ remains hadn’t been identified, so her family was not known. Last year, investigators used forensic genetic genealogy to identify Pless’ remains an...

Jennifer Lopez desearía poder proteger a sus hijos de tener padres famosos

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

(CNN) — Jennifer Lopez se compadece de sus gemelos de 15 años por tener que crecer con padres famosos.La artista tuvo a Max y Emme con su exmarido, el cantante y actor Marc Anthony, y recientemente habló con “Audacy” sobre ellos durante una mesa redonda para promocionar su película de Netflix, “The Mother”.En ella, Lopez interpreta a una asesina que sale de su escondite para proteger al hijo que abandonó años atrás. Cuando le preguntaron en “Audacy” si había algo de lo que desearía poder proteger a sus propios hijos, respondió: “De todo”.“Creo que ser hijo de padres famosos no es algo que mucha gente pueda entender y lo siento por (mis hijos) por eso, porque ellos no eligieron eso”, dijo Lopez.Jennifer Lopez (al centro), su hijo Maximilian David Muniz (a la izquierda) y su hija Emme Maribel Muniz (a la derecha) llegan al estreno de ‘Home’, de Twentieth Century Fox y Dreamworks Animation, en el Regency Vill...

Swiatek says thigh injury ‘shouldn’t be anything serious’ ahead of French Open

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:09:06 GMT

ROME (AP) — The right thigh injury that forced top-ranked Iga Swiatek to retire during her Italian Open quarterfinal “shouldn’t be anything serious,” the Polish player said Thursday.Swiatek had to stop playing during the third set against Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a match that started late Wednesday evening. “I felt pain in my right thigh. It was pretty sudden. At the beginning I didn’t really know if it was serious or not,” Swiatek said. “We did an examination with the physio afterwards. It shouldn’t be anything serious, so I’m pretty positive that I’ll be back soon.”Swiatek will be aiming for a third French Open title — and second straight — when the clay-court Grand Slam begins in 10 days.“To be ready for Roland Garros I need to recover right now. I’m going to take couple of days off. … Since Stuttgart I wasn’t really able to recover with that tight schedule that we have on WTA,” Swiatek said, referring to a tournament in Germany last month.Swiatek won the French Open ...