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New York’s high court orders new congressional maps

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

By Anthony Izaguirre | Associated PressALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections, giving Democrats a potential advantage in what is expected to be a battleground for control of the U.S. House.The 4-3 decision from the New York Court of Appeals could have major ramifications as Democrats angle for more favorable district lines in the state next year. Republicans, who won control of the House after flipping seats in New York, sought to keep the map in place.The state’s bipartisan Independent Redistricting Commission will now be tasked with coming up with new districts, which will then go before the Democrat-controlled Legislature for approval. The court ordered the commission to file a map no later than Feb. 28.“In 2014, the voters of New York amended our Constitution to provide that legislative districts be drawn by an Independent Redistricting Commission,” Chief Judge R...

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the week of Dec. 4

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

A house in Dublin that sold for $2.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 22 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.7 million, $777 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Dec. 4 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2 million, single-family residence in the 100 block of Parkhaven DriveThe sale of the single family residence in the 100 block of Parkhaven Drive in Danville has been finalized. The price was $1,955,000, and the new owners took over the house in November. The house was built in 1990 and has a living area of 2,502 square feet. The price per square foot was $781. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Parkhaven Drive9. $2 million, detached house in the 300 block of Red Maple DriveThe property in...

Three numbers that explain the Warriors’ disappointing start

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

PHOENIX — The Warriors head into Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns with very few bright spots to soak up and plenty of issues to sort through.It’s only December, but in the standings they are on the outside looking into the playoff picture. The season is young enough that Golden State has time to situate themselves nicely in the standings with a good string of wins. But three numbers from their 10-12 start show where they’ve fallen behind and how they haven’t fallen to NBA pits yet.1. -22This Warriors team is built on the presumption that the four-time champion core can fend off age and still beat the lot. That’s meant coach Steve Kerr rolling with the same starting five that carried them to the playoffs last year: Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney. This five-man group had a +22.1 net rating that was among the league’s best, according to Cleaning the Glass, and outscored opponents by a total of...

49ers QB Brock Purdy lifts up Silicon Valley nonprofit agency

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

The attention-grabbing performance of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy this season has been great for the NFL team, but it’s going to pay dividends for a Silicon Valley nonprofit, too.Purdy selected Child Advocates of Silicon Valley — which trains court-appointed special advocates to work with foster kids in the system — as his charity for the My Cleats My Cause campaign. He wore Adidas cleats with the Milpitas-based organization’s logo on them before the pivotal victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 3.My Cause My Cleats with the logo of Child Advocates of Silicon Valley worn by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec, 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz) Child Advocates started a “13 for 13 Challenge,” encouraging its supporters to donate $13 — matching Purdy’s uniform number — to help him take first place in the Visa Challenge...

Driver killed in Novato crash on Highway 101 identified

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who was killed in a crash on Highway 101 in Novato was identified by the Marin County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday.Ali Safar Navadeh, 79, of Novato, was pronounced dead after a collision occurred at 5:08 p.m. on December 8 along Highway 101's southbound lanes near the Alameda del Prado exit, according to MCSO. Investigators discovered that Navadeh had been sitting inside his disabled vehicle parked on the highway's shoulder. The victim was waiting for assistance when another vehicle traveling along Highway 101 lost control, veered across lanes, and crashed into Navadeh's car. The crash caused "catastrophic damage to both vehicles," the Sheriff's Office wrote."No further information will be released by the Coroner Division at this time, as this is an active and ongoing investigation," the Sheriff's Office wrote.

Napoli beats Braga 2-0 to advance in Champions League. The Italian champion ends 3-match losing run

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Struggling to defend its Serie A title, Napoli produced a confidence-boosting 2-0 win over Braga on Tuesday that secured the Italian team a spot in the Champions League knockout round.A own goal from Serdar Saatci put Napoli ahead then Victor Osimhen added another before the break at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.Napoli had lost three straight across all competitions under new coach Walter Mazzarri, who replaced the fired Rudi Garcia last month.Napoli finished second to record 14-time champion Real Madrid in Group C.Madrid won the group with 18 points, followed by Napoli (10), Braga (4) and Union Berlin (2) – with Braga dropping down to the Europa League.Madrid beat Berlin 3-2 in the other group match on Tuesday.“Our goal was to get through a group that was not easy,” Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo said. “We fought our way through and I think we can say that we deserved this.”Saatci deflected a cross into his own net nine minutes in. Then Osi...

North Carolina officer who repeatedly struck woman during arrest gets 40-hour suspension

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

A police officer who repeatedly punched a Black woman during an arrest in North Carolina last month was suspended Tuesday after authorities released new video of the encounter that showed a broader view of what happened than bystander footage shared on social media. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters at a news conference that Officer Vincent Pistone received a 40-hour suspension after an internal affairs investigation determined that he used excessive force during the Nov. 13 confrontation. The probe determined that six other officers involved were justified in their actions. The newly released body camera and bystander videos show different angles and what led to the encounter at a Charlotte bus stop that sparked public outrage. They show that the woman struck an officer in the face and that he responded by hitting her back and knocking her off her feet. Pistone, who was not the officer involved in that initial exchange of blows, is seen on the video ...

Michael Jordan headlines inaugural class for Chicago Bulls’ Ring of Honor

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman are the headliners for the inaugural class for the Chicago Bulls’ Ring of Honor.The Bulls unveiled their plans for the Ring of Honor on Tuesday. The first class includes 13 men and the 1995-96 team, which went 72-10 and won the NBA title. The franchise plans to honor the group with a couple of events in January.The inaugural class also includes Phil Jackson, Jerry Krause, Artis Gilmore, Jerry Sloan, Toni Kukoc, Bob Love, Chet Walker, Johnny “Red” Kerr, Tex Winter and Dick Klein. Jackson coached the 1995-96 team, which had Jordan, Pippen, Rodman and Kukoc, with Krause leading the front office and Winter serving as an assistant coach.“The Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor will be a first-of-its-kind celebration honoring many of the legends who have helped shape our organization over the past 57 years,” Bulls President Michael Reinsdorf said in a release. “They have deep connections to our fans and community and represent ...

Copenhagen beats Galatasaray 1-0 to reach Champions League last 16. Lerager scores and is sent off

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — In the end, it didn’t matter what Manchester United did.Copenhagen’s 1-0 win over Galatasaray on Tuesday booked the Danish champion’s place in the knockout stage of the Champions League from second place in Group A and ensured that even a United win over Bayern Munich wouldn’t have been enough for Erik ten Hag’s troubled team.United, which lost 1-0 to Bayern, had needed Copenhagen and Galatasaray to draw to keep its hopes alive. Galatasaray finishes third and will drop into the Europa League, while United is last.Lukas Lerager scored the only goal of the game but was later sent off to give Galatasaray hope of a late comeback.After a tense first half lacking much creativity from either team, Copenhagen made the breakthrough in the 58th minute when Elias Achouri crossed low for Lerager to score his third Champions League goal of the season as the Galatasaray defense was slow to react.The midfielder was sent off for collecting tw...

With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill and at the White House

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:52 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used inspirational words, optimistic resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing Tuesday to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia. But after hours of talks on Capitol Hill, additional American support appeared in grave doubt as Zelenskyy arrived at the White House to huddle with President Joe Biden. The U.S. has already provided Ukraine $111 billion since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his grinding invasion more than 21 months ago, but Republicans are insisting on linking any more money to strict U.S.-Mexico border security changes that Democrats decry. The White House is warning that if new money isn’t provided by year’s end it will have swift consequences for Ukraine’s capacity to hold its territory, let alone take back land captured by Russia. Biden, speaking at an early evening news conference with Zelenskyy, warned that f...