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Concord man convicted of 2019 murder at Petaluma outlet mall

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

PETALUMA – A jury on Tuesday convicted a 29-year-old Concord man of the first-degree murder of a 19-year-old man at a Petaluma mall in 2019, according to prosecutors.David Kyle Lubkin faces up to 50 years to life in state prison when he is sentenced later this summer, the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement.According to prosecutors, Lubkin met the victim, Ezequiel Garcia, at the Petaluma Outlets on Sept. 28, 2019, under the guise of purchasing a gold necklace off Craigslist. When Garcia drove up in his vehicle, Lubkin confronted him about another necklace he sold to him several days earlier, the district attorney’s office said.Lubkin pulled a gun from his waistband and fired three shots as Garcia drove away, according to prosecutors. Garcia was hit once and died of his injuries a short time later.At trial, Lubkin took the stand and admitted to being the shooter but claimed he opened fire in self-defense not knowing what Garcia would do while driving away, th...

Sackler family gets opioid immunity with $6B payout

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

By Samantha Delouya | CNNMembers of the billionaire Sackler family will be protected from current and future lawsuits over their role in their Purdue Pharma’s opioid business, a New York court of appeals ruled Tuesday.The ruling clears the way for a bankruptcy deal for Purdue Pharma, which is owned by the family. In exchange for immunity, the Sacklers will personally pay out billions of dollars to help fight the ongoing opioid epidemic. Purdue Pharma declared bankruptcy in 2019.The settlement between the Sacklers and eight states, as well as the District of Columbia, was initially agreed upon in March.As part of the deal, the Sackler family will allow any organization or institution in the United States to remove the family name from physical buildings or programs and scholarships, as long as the Sacklers are notified and public statements announcing the name removal do not “disparage” the family.Purdue Pharma called Tuesday’s ruling a “victory.”“Our focus going forward is to delive...

Why Bob Myers decided it was time to step away from Warriors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO –- Joe Lacob didn’t want to believe it. Even after Bob Myers spent more than 30 minutes explaining his reasoning for why he would be stepping away from the Warriors at the end of next month, Lacob seemed hesitant to let him go. “I’m not going to sit here and tell you I understand it because I don’t,” Lacob said Tuesday afternoon. “It’s not in me to do that. I’m so competitive and I know he is, too. It’s a really hard thing for me to understand why but it’s really not for me to understand why. I just want him to be happy.”But after weeks of reflection, Myers decided that it was best for him to bow out after more than a decade of service to the team he grew up rooting for.Myers is leaving the Warriors after an 11-year run as the team’s general manager and president of basketball operations, during which he constructed four championship-winning teams, navigated pivotal trades and contract negotiations...

Sunnyvale man arrested for inappropriate relationship with underage girl

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

(KRON) -- A Sunnyvale man was arrested earlier this month for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a girl who was not yet a teenager, according to the Mountain View Police Department. Officers with Mountain View PD performed a routine traffic stop on May 11 at around 7:30 a.m.A silver Ford sedan was stopped for numerous vehicle code violations, police said. Upon approaching the car, officers noticed that the man driving appeared nervous. There was also a young girl in the car. Concord man convicted in 2019 Petaluma Outlets murder The officer sensed that something was wrong, so he asked both the driver and the girl to get out of the car. While investigating the officer learned that the adult man was allegedly in a relationship with the girl, who is still a child.The man was identified as Josue Alavez Garcia, 19, of Sunnyvale. He was detained and subsequently arrested on May 29 on a warrant following a review of the case by the Santa Clara County DA's Office. Garcia w...

Hercules home burglar escapes in Uber, arrested with $30,000 cash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

(KRON) -- A juvenile who burglarized a house in Hercules was nabbed after he stole a fancy watch, $30,000 in cash, and briefly escaped using an Uber driver, according to the Hercules Police Department. The burglary happened around 6:25 a.m. Sunday at a home on Finch Court. A victim called 911 and told dispatchers that a man had broken down his back door and entered the house. "The victim fled the residence through the front door and ran to his neighbor's home. Surveillance at the residence showed a (burglar) wearing a blue jacket, black sweatpants, and a gray shirt wrapped around his face, (who) forced entry by shattering the rear sliding glass door," HPD wrote. Officers established a perimeter around the house with assistance from the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, Pinole Police Department, and a Richmond Police Department K-9 unit. But the burglar slipped away."The victim advised approximately $30,000 of cash and property was stolen," HPD wrote.This luxury watch was recover...

Santa Cruz beach evacuated after shots fired, 2 arrested

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

(KRON) -- A Santa Cruz beach was evacuated on Memorial Day after shots rang out, the Santa Cruz Police Department said. Two people were arrested in connection with the shooting, and nobody was injured. SCPD was called to Cowell Beach, a popular surf spot next to Municipal Wharf and near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, at 6:10 p.m. The report said two people were shooting a handgun near the west end of the beach. Man who allegedly killed 16-year-old at Livermore Taco Bell extradited from Mexico, arrested Officers saw the two men hiding behind rocks at the end of the beach, police said. The officers evacuated the area, and both men were detained without incident. An SCPD investigation revealed that the two men were shooting at an empty wine bottle that they had drank earlier. Police recovered a 9mm handgun. SCPD says it is a ghost gun.The suspects were identified as Roy Miller, 43, of San Jose, and Kiiren Pumphery Jenkins, 31, of San Jose. Miller was in possession of the gun.KRON O...

North Korea says its attempt to launch the country’s first spy satellite has failed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says its attempt to launch the country’s first spy satellite has failed.Source

North Korean rocket had ‘abnormal flight,’ indicating launch may have failed, South Korea’s military says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean rocket had ‘abnormal flight,’ indicating launch may have failed, South Korea’s military says.Source

US crushes New Zealand to reach Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals; Israel also advances

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The United States reached the Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals in convincing fashion without conceding again after beating New Zealand 4-0 on Tuesday in Mendoza.The Americans dominated the round-of-16 match without much threat from the New Zealanders, but they struggled to show it on the scoreboard.After a lucky early opener from Owen Wolff, son of former U.S. international and current Austin MLS coach Josh Wolff, the U.S. didn’t score again until the 61st minute through Cade Cowell. Justin Che and Rokas Pukstas added on.The U.S. is the only team yet to concede a goal in the tournament, and will next face either Gambia or Uruguay on Sunday.Later Tuesday, Israel produced a late winner to beat Asian champion Uzbekistan at Santiago del Estero, a second consecutive dramatic victory for the tournament rookies.Anan Khalaili scored from close range with virtually the last kick of the match. The Israelis next face the winner of Wednesday’s round-of...

Missing kayaker last seen entering the Colorado River from campground

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:11:34 GMT

HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — The search is ongoing for a kayaker who went missing over the weekend.Ari Harms was last seen on Sunday, according to the Grand County Sheriff's Office. He's described as a white man in his 30s.The host at the Pioneer Park campground reported Monday afternoon that the camper's vehicle was still on site beyond the scheduled checkout. When deputies responded, they learned fellow campers last saw the man on Sunday, when he went into the Colorado River with an inflatable kayak. Police catch road rage murder suspect by surprise a month after shooting He had not been seen since. Search teams scoured the Colorado River in Byers Canyon and places nearby but did not find him. The search and investigation continued on Tuesday afternoon.Both the Sheriff's Office and Grand County Emergency Medical Services were working on the case.Anyone who may have seen the man is asked to call the non-emergency dispatch line at 970-725-3311.