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Single family residence sells in Oakland for $3.4 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

6316 Bullard Drive – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 6300 block of Bullard Drive in Oakland was sold on June 5, 2023 for $3,375,000, or $723 per square foot. The house, built in 1993, has an interior space of 4,667 square feet. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Outside, the home presents roofing composed of wood shake roofing / shingles materials. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the house features a two-car garage. The lot of the property covers a substancial area of 0.4-acre.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In November 2022, a 2,154-square-foot home on La Salle Avenue in Oakland sold for $1,600,000, a price per square foot of $743. The home has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On La Salle Avenue, Oakland, in October 2022, a 2,043-square-foot home was sold for $1,780,000, a price per square foot of $871. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,177-sq...

In-N-Out bans mask wearing for employees in 5 states

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

New York  — In-N-Out employees in five US states will no longer be allowed to wear masks as part of new company guidelines that “emphasize the importance of customer service,” notably showing their smiles, according to a new policy issued by the fast food chain.Beginning August 14, employees that want to wear masks amid Covid-19 must have a “valid medical note exempting him or her from this requirement,” an email to workers said. The policy is in effect for workers at its restaurants in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah, which amount to about 100 locations.A policy for its California and Oregon restaurants, where it can’t ban employees from wearing masks, said that they have to wear a company-provided N95 mask. A majority of In-N-Out locations are in California, totaling about 300 out of 391.“We are introducing new mask guidelines that emphasizes the importance of customer service and the ability to show our associates’ smiles and other facial features while considering the ...

Oakland mayor says she will reject salary raise that exceeds minimum

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

(KRON) -- Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she will reject any salary raise that is greater than the minimum legally required by the Oakland city charter. The Oakland City Council is set to vote on the mayor's raise Tuesday and a proposed raise of around $75,000 annually for the first-term mayor has raised eyebrows.Currently, Mayor Thao earns around $226,000 annually, making her the fourth highest paid mayor in the state. The minimum mandated raise would see Thao get a pay bump of around $13,000. The mayor said that if the council approves any raise above that, she would refund any amount exceeding the city chartered minimum and use it to deliver services to the city. Efforts underway to save Anchor Brewing Company "One of my goals coming into office was to ensure that Oakland city government lives up to the expectations of our residents, adhering strictly to all charter mandates, ensuring ethical decision making, and using an equity lens when making policy decisions," said Mayor Tha...

San Jose firefighters respond to multi-vehicle fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

(KRON) -- Firefighters are responding to a multi-vehicle fire near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Savaker Street, according to a tweet from the San Jose Fire Department. The fire is currently a one-alarm fire.Motorists are being advised to use caution around fire personnel and equipment.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

WATCH: Ice cream vendor robbed at gunpoint in Oakland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

(KRON) -- An ice cream vendor was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight on Monday afternoon in Oakland, the Oakland Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Video of the incident was posted to Citizen. Efforts underway to save Anchor Brewing Company The caller reported the robbery to police just after 12 p.m. in the 3900 block of East 18th Street. Two men approached a vendor, pointed a gun at him and stole his items, the Oakland Police Department said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Video of the incident shows the vendor pushing his ice cream stand down the street when an SUV stops next to him. Two people can be seen getting out of the vehicle and emptying the vendor's pockets. Both suspects then climb back into the SUV and pull...

No Labels Board Member: If MLK Were Alive Today, He'd Be Aligned With Joe Manchin And No Labels

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

At the No Labels luncheon at the Puritan Backroom in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Monday, the punchline was hard to miss. A who’s who of failed moderate politicians and politicos, including former Sen. Joe Lieberman, former Govs. Pat McCrory and Jon Huntsman Jr., and former Reps. Fred Upton and Joe Cunningham, gathered alongside U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin. They were assembled to tout their political program in the form of a 73-page centrist manifesto outlining the path forward for a moderate American presidency. Neither press nor clergy were seen entering the private event, where, in a literal backroom, the fading stars of a puritanical third way met to further a plan that they have all but described as political blackmail.  Most Read Today’s Class War Is the 1 Percent Versus the People Just Below Them Jon Schwarz ...

Australian sailor and dog who were rescued after 3 months adrift in Pacific arrive in Mexico

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

MANZANILLO, Mexico (AP) — Australian sailor and dog who were rescued after 3 months adrift in Pacific arrive in Mexico.Source

Hornets’ Miles Bridges apologizes for ‘pain and embarrassment’ from domestic violence investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges apologized Tuesday for “the pain and embarrassment” caused by the domestic violence investigation that kept him out of the league last season.Bridges, speaking publicly for the first time since signing a one-year, $7.9 million contract to return to the Hornets, vowed to rebuild relationships with teammates and become more active in the Charlotte community.He pleaded no contest in November to a felony charge that stemmed from accusations that he assaulted the mother of his children in front of them. The 25-year-old was sentenced to three years of probation.“I want to apologize to everybody for the pain and embarrassment that I have caused everyone, especially my family,” Bridges said. “This year away I’ve used to prioritize going to therapy and becoming the best person I can be — someone that my family and everyone here can be proud of.”Following a lengthy investigation, the NBA handed down a 30-game suspension earlier th...

Audiencia Nacional de España ordena a Interpol entrega inmediata de Hugo “Pollo” Carvajal a Estados Unidos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

(CNN) — La Audiencia Nacional de España ordenó a Interpol ejecutar la extradición inmediata de Hugo “Pollo” Carvajal, exdirector de Inteligencia de Venezuela, a las autoridades de Estados Unidos.En una resolución hecha pública este martes y enviada a la Embajada de EE.UU. en España, la Audiencia Nacional reiteró que no hay lugar a la adopción de medidas cautelares solicitadas por la representación legal de Carvajal.La semana pasada el Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos (TEDH) desestimó el último recurso interpuesto por la defensa de Carvajal desbloqueando así su extradición a EE.UU. donde se le solicita por cargos relacionados con el narcotráfico.Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos avala la extradición de Hugo “Pollo” Carvajal a EE.UU.Según informó entonces el Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU., de ser hallado culpable de estos delitos, el exfuncionario venezolano podría enfrentar desde 60 años de prisión hasta cadena perpetua.Carvajal siempre se ha declarado inocente y dic...

Here we go again: Broncos undergo yet another reset with Sean Payton trying to rescue Russell Wilson

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:11:32 GMT

DENVER BRONCOS (5-12)CAMP SITE: Englewood, ColoradoKEY ADDITIONS: HC Sean Payton, OC Vance Joseph, OLB Frank Clark, K Elliott Fry, WR Marvin Mims, G Ben Powers, RB Samaje Perine, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, DE Zach Allen, TE Chris Manhertz, OT Mike McGlinchey, QB Jarett Stidham, P Riley Dixon.KEY LOSSES: K Brandon McManus, DE Dre’Mont Jones, G Dalton Risner, T Calvin Anderson, OL Graham Glasgow, CB Ronald Darby. KEY STORYLINES: It all boils down to whether quarterback Russell Wilson can show that 2022 was an abnormality and not his new normal. Shockingly bad under novice head coach Nathaniel Hackett, Wilson’s dive was one of the biggest surprises last season and it came on the heels of the Broncos signing him to an enormous contract extension following his acquisition from Seattle. The Broncos retooled their porous offensive line to put beefier pocket protectors in front of Wilson. Payton promises to build his offense around the ground game, taking pressure off his quarterba...