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California woman gains custody of infant to make sexually explicit videos, sentenced to decades in federal prison

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

A woman from San Bernadino County was sentenced to 480 months, or 40 years, in federal prison after being found guilty of committing sexual abuse material crimes, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.Stefani Kasey Marie Stevens, 31, of Yucaipa, was sentenced after being found guilty of “one count of obtaining custody of a minor with intent to produce child pornography, six counts of production of child pornography, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography,” a news release said. California residents face years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing prison inmates’ identities During the investigation, law enforcement found that Stevens gain custody of an infant mainly to make sexually explicit videos. During interviews with agents, the 31-year-old admitted to “making sexually explicit videos of herself performing oral sex on the infant victim and taking eight to 10 nude photographs with a second victim, ...

Actor Scott Baio announces he's leaving California after 45 years

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

Actor Scott Baio, best known for his roles in "Happy Days" and "Charles in Charge," is leaving the Golden State.In a series of tweets, Baio explained why he was making the decision."After 45 years, I’m making my way to finally 'exit stage right' from California," he tweeted.Underneath that tweet, he attached a screengrab taken from a KTLA 5 newscast. He also attached a quote from a KTLA story about homeless encampments in Beverly Hills. “The most recent survey conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found approximately 69,000 people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County and 41,000 in the city in 2022," his tweet quoted from the article. The tweet then prompted his followers to ask questions. "Yeah, no reason to live in a city where there's homeless people. Your career in LA has been over for years. Superficial folks shouldn't live in CA. Where you headed Chachi?" tweeted one person. Baio then responded and said, "This brings down property value. Also, no conseque...

Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Collision on Euclid Avenue [San Diego, CA]

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

31-Year-Old Man Hospitalized after Pickup-Truck Accident near Castana StreetSAN DIEGO, CA (May 8, 2023) – Saturday evening, one man was seriously injured in a motorcycle collision on Euclid Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 8:20 p.m., at the 200 block of Euclid Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.According to reports, the 70-year-old male driver of a black 2005 Dodge Ram pickup-truck crossed over the center divider for reasons unknown. As a result, the Dodge made a left turn and collided with an oncoming southbound black 2009 Harley Davidson.Investigators claimed the rider anticipated the collision and dropped his motorcycle on its right side. The rider then slid about 40 feet and struck the Dodge’s right side panel.Eventually, medical personnel arrived at the scene and transported the rider to a hospital for serious injuries. He was said to be suffering from a collapsed lung, left femur and pelvic fractures.Anyone with additional information about the Eucl...

Oops! A Gen Z Finance App Goes Viral On TikTok By Mocking Mindless Spending

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

Personal finance can be intimidating, and the mere thought of trying to manage one’s finances can be overwhelming. Anastasia Shaura, a young entrepreneur, is helping Gen Z build a healthy relationship with finance with a new app, Oops. By eliminating the need for traditional budgeting and promoting financial mindfulness through daily reflection on spending decisions, Oops has reinvented the interface of personal finance. With over 100,000 downloads (within three months of launch), and a soon-to-be-announced funding round, there is no mistake — Oops is here to stay.As a solo female founder, Shaura was an outsider attempting to challenge conventional wisdom and shift ingrained product practices within the personal finance landscape. Her background in Mathematics from UCL, where she started studying at the mere age of 16, and a master’s degree in CS from NYU, allowed her to build the first iteration of the solution herself.Shaura’s goal was to make financial awareness...

Meet Danny Parks: The 21-Year-Old Tech Entrepreneur Helping Other Founders Leverage Technology

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

Danny Parks is a 21-year-old tech entrepreneur with a decade of coding experience and closing on half of that in consulting experience. As the founder of oneParks, his technology consulting firm helps founders and leaders of startup and midsize companies leverage technology to grow their businesses.Parks’ journey to success has been an inspiring one, driven by a deep-rooted passion for technology and a genuine passion for helping others. He first began learning to code in 6th grade, motivated to impress a girl who had captured his heart. While his initial intention was to win her over with his technological prowess, he quickly discovered a genuine love for coding and the endless possibilities it offered. From that moment on, he was hooked, and devoted himself wholeheartedly to his newfound passion.At the age of 20, Danny made a bold move to leave college in Chicago with his best friend to start a new life in San Diego. Since arriving nine months ago, he has been living in Airb...

Family of Jordan Neely criticizes subway killer’s ‘indifference’

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

By Jason Carroll, Omar Jimenez, Nicole Grether and Eric Levenson | CNNThe family of Jordan Neely, the man who was held in a chokehold and died on the subway in New York last week, issued a statement criticizing the “indifference” of the man who restrained Neely and calling for his imprisonment, while prosecutors continued investigating the case.“Daniel Penny’s press release is not an apology nor an expression of regret. It is a character assassination, and a clear example of why he believed he was entitled to take Jordan’s life,” family attorneys Donte Mills and Lennon Edwards said.“In the first paragraph he talks about how ‘good’ he is and the next paragraph he talks about how ‘bad’ Jordan was in an effort to convince us Jordan’s life was ‘worthless,'” the attorneys said. “The truth is, he knew nothing about Jordan’s history when he intentionally wrapped his arms around Jordan’s ne...

Children were among the 8 people killed at a Texas mall. As the Army reveals details about the gunman, a veteran demands more gun control

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

The gunman behind the second-deadliest US mass shooting of the year was terminated from the Army due to health concerns and may have been driven by right-wing extremism, sources told CNN.Eight people — including two elementary school students — were killed after Saturday’s deadly attack at Allen Premium Outlets, a bustling mall in the affluent Dallas suburb of Allen.Authorities say Mauricio Garcia used an AR-15-style weapon to carry out the massacre before he was gunned down by a police officer.Garcia entered the Army in June 2008 but was terminated after three months and did not complete basic training, Army spokesperson Heather Hagan said Monday.A US defense official said Garcia was separated because of a mental health condition after receiving a mental health evaluation. Under Army regulations at the time, a commander could approve the separation of a service member for physical or mental health conditions that interfere with an assignment or performance of duty...

Russia clamps down on security before WWII Tributes

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

By Susie Blann | Associated PressKYIV, Ukraine — Russia enacted a major security clampdown before Tuesday’s annual commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, curbing the use of drones and ride-sharing services in its largest cities — even jet skis on the canals of St. Petersburg — amid its 14-month war with Ukraine.At least 21 Russian cities canceled May 9 military parades — the staple of Victory Day celebrations across Russia — for the first time in years, Russian media said.Regional officials blamed unspecified “security concerns” or vaguely referred to “the current situation” for the restrictions and cancellations. It wasn’t clear whether their decisions were taken in coordination with the Kremlin.Last week, Russia — which hasn’t witnessed the carnage endured by Ukraine during the invasion — was rattled by ambiguous official reports that two Ukrainian drones flew into the heart of Moscow under the cover of darkness...

SiliCon, Silicon Valley’s pop culture and maker fest, canceled for 2023

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

If you were trying to finish your Mandalorian costume before SiliCon this fall, you can stop the rush. The pop culture/maker/science fest that was scheduled to take place in Santa Clara in October has been canceled for 2023.“Due to unforeseen circumstances and challenges beyond our control, we have had to make this incredibly difficult decision,” organizers said in an e-mail announcement. “We have explored all possible options to proceed with the event, but unfortunately, it is not feasible at this time.”The lingering economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are part of the reason, and organizers cited a “significant disruption to public gatherings and events” and a “slow return to normalcy.” SiliCon CEO Trip Hunter said in an email that funding issues forced the decision, as the convention’s primary sponsors were nervous about the economy.Adam Savage, the former “MythBusters” host who had been the show’s creat...

2 dead gray whales spotted in Marin County over the weekend

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:54:48 GMT

(KRON) -- Two dead gray whales were spotted in Point Reyes National Seashore this weekend, a representative from the Marine Mammal Center, confirmed to KRON4. One of the dead gray whales washed ashore at a beach in Marin County, KRON4 has learned. It was described as a 37-foot adult male gray whale.The second dead whale was reported floating in the water off Point Bonita Lighthouse about a mile out on Friday morning, officials said. No further description of the whale was provided.Earlier reports incorrectly stated the two sightings might have been of the same whale. T-Mobile closes flagship Union Square store The two incidents marked the third and fourth time this year that a dead whale has washed up in the San Francisco Bay Area, during what Cal Academy officials are calling an "Unusual Mortality Event" for the species. Cal Academy is working with the Marine Mammal Center to mount a response to the dead whale, depending on tidal patterns and accessibility, the Cal Academy rep to...