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2 Orange County residents accused of targeting elderly Vietnamese Americans in scheme

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

Two Orange County residents are facing federal charges after allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $2 million by stealing the identities of homeowners and tricking banks into cashing out mortgages on those properties, according to the U.S. Justice Department.Thao Thi Kim Nguyen, 47, of Garden Grove, and Nghiep Chinh Nguyen, 55, of Westminster, were charged by a federal grand jury and pleaded not guilty during an arraignment Monday.Both are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud. Thao Nguyen is also charged with seven counts of bank fraud and three counts of aggravated identity theft, while Nghiep Nguyen is charged further with two counts of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, officials said.The defendants allegedly primarily targeted elderly Vietnamese Americans during their scheme.As part of their fraudulent behavior, the defendants obtained a type of mortgage that allows homeowners to convert home equity into cash by borrow...

90s sitcom actor arrested on domestic violence, robbery charges

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

An actor from the popular '90s sitcom “Home Improvement” is facing charges following an alleged domestic violence incident, KTLA sister station KOIN reports.Court documents show Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role as eldest son Brad Taylor in “Home Improvement,” was arrested in Lane County, Oregon on July 31 for alleged domestic violence, robbery and harassment charges, court documents show.“The defendant, on or about July 22, 2023, in Lane County, Oregon, did unlawfully and recklessly cause physical injury to [the victim],” court documents filed by the Lane County District Attorney’s Office state. “The State further alleges that the foregoing crime constituted domestic violence.”Additional details have not been released about the case. Bryan was still being held in jail as of Monday, according to USA Today.Actor Zachery Ty Bryan attends P.S. ARTS and OneWest Bank's Express Yourself 2016 at Barker Hangar on November 13, 2016, in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Joshua Blanchard...

Driver Killed in Rear-End Crash on Interstate 17 [New River, AZ]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

Deadly Rear-End Crash on Interstate 17 near New River Road Left One Driver DeadNEW RIVER, AZ (August 1, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a two-vehicle rear-end crash on Interstate 17 left a driver dead.The incident happened July 29th, at about 3:45 a.m., in the northbound lanes of the freeway.According to the Arizona Department of Public, a vehicle rear-ended a semi-truck near mile marker 233, about a mile north of New River Road. The collision caused the driver to sustain serious injuries.Emergency crews were dispatched to the area shortly after. There, officials pronounced the involved driver dead at the scene, due to the extent of his injuries. His identity has not yet been released by authorities.It was later reported that no other person was injured in the incident. At this time, the cause of the crash is still under investigation.The Sweet James team sends our warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May the memories of your loved one and the...

Who are the co-conspirators in the election interference indictment?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

By Marshall Cohen | CNNThe historic indictment against Donald Trump in the special counsel’s probe into January 6, 2021, and efforts to overturn the 2020 election says that he “enlisted co-conspirators to assist him in his criminal efforts.”The charging documents repeatedly reference six of these co-conspirators, but as is common practice, their identities are withheld because they have not been charged with any crimes.CNN, however, can identify five of the six co-conspirators based on quotes in the indictment and other context.They include:Co-Conspirator 1 is former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani.Among other things, the indictment quotes from a voicemail that Co-Conspirator 1 left “for a United States Senator” on January 6, 2021. The quotes in the indictment match quotes from Giuliani’s call intended for GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville, as reported by CNN and other outlets.Co-Conspirator 2 is former Trump lawyer John Eastman.Among other things, the indictment says Co-Conspirator 2 “circulate...

Explainer: What is Donald Trump indicted for this time?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

By Alanna Durkin Richer | Associated PressDonald Trump for years has promoted baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him. In truth, Trump was the one who tried to steal the election, federal prosecutors said Tuesday in a sprawling indictment that paints the former president as desperate to cling to power.The Justice Department indictment accuses Trump of conspiring with allies and concocting various schemes in a brazen attempt to overturn his election loss to President Joe Biden as his legal challenges floundered in court.The charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution team are built around the words of Trump’s advisers, White House lawyers and others in his inner circle who repeatedly told him there was no fraud.It’s the third time this year the early front-runner in the 2024 Republican presidential primary has been charged in a criminal case. But it’s the first case to try to hold Trump responsible for his efforts to remain i...

Contra Costa DA files murder, DUI charges against Tracy man who allegedly killed wife in Byron Highway crash

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

MARTINEZ — A Tracy man who allegedly told officers he’d had roughly a dozen alcoholic drinks at a bar before crashing his car on Byron Highway last month has been charged with his killing his wife in the wreck, court records show.Andre Avaloz, 36, was charged with murder, gross vehicular manslaughter and drunk driving in the July 15 crash that killed 38-year-old Anna Avaloz, which occurred around 11 p.m. The charges were filed four days after the crash, and Andre Avaloz is set to be arraigned before Judge Patricia Scanlon later this month, according to court records.According to the California Highway Patrol, Avaloz was traveling roughly 85 mph when he lost control of his Chevrolet Suburban and crashed into a drainage ditch near Clifton Court, injuring himself and killing his wife. Avaloz allegedly spoke with officers who arrived minutes after the crash, telling them that he and his wife had been at the Wild Idol Bar in Byron, and that he drank five to six shots of vodka...

Letters: Oakland police | Nuclear energy | Airport expansion | Raising families | Sweet to sour

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Oakland police staffingis a complex issueIf we are going to have a conversation about Oakland’s shortage of police, it must be grounded in objective facts.First, it is not accurate to say that leaders in Oakland have no concern for public safety. Mayor Sheng Thao recommended funding for six police academies in her first budget. This clearly shows that she is very concerned.Second, the city of Oakland offers new police recruits one of the highest signing bonuses in the state, but the department still has a hard time finding qualified applicants. San Francisco is also having recruitment issues.Finally, the Anti-Police Terror Project provides a check to the sometimes unchecked power and authority of rogue police in Oakland. Federal monitors are in place for a good reason.This is a complex issue with no easy solutions.Malik WashingtonDublinEnvironmental costof nukes is too highRe: “New focus for Berkel...

Single-family residence sells in San Jose for $1.6 million

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

3416 Kilo Avenue – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 3400 block of Kilo Avenue in San Jose was sold on July 7, 2023 for $1,602,000, or $1,251 per square foot. The house, built in 1957, has an interior space of 1,281 square feet. This single-story house has three bedrooms and two baths. On the exterior, the home features gravel and/or rock roofing. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 6,000 square feet, and boasts a pool for relaxation and recreation.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 1,395-square-foot home on the 3500 block of Kilo Avenue in San Jose sold in February 2023, for $1,450,000, a price per square foot of $1,039. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In May 2023, a 1,319-square-foot home on Kilo Avenue in San Jose sold for $2,600,000, a price per square foot of $...

Naked woman who fired shots on Bay Bridge charged by SF DA

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Sacramento woman has been charged in connection to a shooting on the Bay Bridge last week, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office said. Sequoia Dunkinsell, 32, was charged in a July 25 incident on the Bay Bridge in which she allegedly drove recklessly before exiting her vehicle while naked and firing shots into the air.Dunkinsell is alleged to have been driving recklessly on eastbound Interstate 80 when the incident occurred during rush hour traffic at around 4:40 p.m. The incident, which was captured on video, snarled traffic for hours. Dunkinsell was arrested by the California Highway Patrol just before 6 p.m. on the Bay Bridge. Nima Momeni to stand trial for murder of Bob Lee, judge rules According to the San Francisco DA, Dunkinsell was charged with:Shooting at an occupied vehicleMaking criminal threatsThree counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearmOne count of negligent discharge of a firearmFour counts of brandishing a firearmOne count o...

Owner of Milpitas badminton club arrested for inappropriate relationship with child

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:15 GMT

(KRON) -- The owner of a Milpitas badminton club was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with a child, the city's police department said. Phu Khuu, 51, lives in Fremont but was a co-owner and coach at Bintang Badminton, located at 746 S. Milpitas Blvd. On July 13, the Milpitas Police Department opened an investigation into a relationship between Khuu and a child who is 14 years old. Nima Momeni to stand trial for murder of Bob Lee, judge rules Per police, the victim said there was "inappropriate physical contact and sexual communication" with Khuu. He was arrested in Santa Clara on July 25.Khuu co-owns Bintang Badminton locations across the area, including the one in Milpitas. MPD said the inappropriate contact happened at the Milpitas location. Khuu was booked into jail for a felony charge of lewd and lascivious acts with a child younger than 14.Anyone with information about this case or similar incidents is asked to call MPD at (408) 586-2400.