What to watch: It’s John Luther vs. Perry Mason, and ‘Punch’ wins

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:36:53 GMT

An ace British detective and a Depression-era defense lawyer take the stand in the court of public opinion this streaming week.So which one — Idris Elba’s sexy John Luther or Matthew Rhys’s disheveled Perry Mason — will win the audience over this time out? Stay tuned.Meanwhile, the indie crowd gets much to appreciate as well, including the New Zealand drama “Punch” and the disturbing “Palm Trees and Power Lines,” which features two awards-worthy performances.Here’s our roundup.“Luther: The Fallen Sun”: Let’s give you the best news first. Idris Elba is as watchable as ever as that determined rogue British detective John Luther, a guy who blurs the law lines and looks ever so sexy and suave. It’s easy to see how after five successful seasons, Elba’s Luther has become the go-to for fans of superior BBC mystery series. Now, prepare for the bad news. The enthusiastically awaited stand-alone movie hurls a wrecking ball at “Luther’s” valued reputation, coughing up a serious mis...

DOJ: Pattern of violations at Louisville PD after Breonna Taylor shooting

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:36:53 GMT

By Dylan Lovan | Associated PressLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The U.S. Justice Department found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against the Black community following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement Wednesday. A Justice Department report found the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and Louisville Metro Police Department “engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law.”The report said the Louisville police department “discriminates against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants. It also said the department violates the rights of people engaged in protected speech, like the street protests in the city in the summer of 2020 after Taylor’s death. Garland s...

The nine most expensive reported home sales in Milpitas the week of Feb. 27

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:36:53 GMT

A condo in Milpitas that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Milpitas in the past three weeks.In total, 9 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the last three weeks, with an average price of $1.2 million, $778 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of February 13 to the week of Mar. 6 even if the property may have been sold earlier.9. $715,000, condominium in the 1100 block of Abbott AvenueThe sale of the condominium in the 1100 block of Abbott Avenue in Milpitas has been finalized. The price was $715,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in February. The condominium was built in 1979 and has a living area of 1,345 square feet. The price per square foot was $532. The condominium features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.8. $1 million, single-family residence in the 200 block of Silvera StreetThe sale of the single-family residence in the 200 block ...

Taco Bell ‘rat poison’ case closed, employees cleared of wrongdoing

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:36:53 GMT

The Arapahoe County Sheriff on Wednesday declared the case of poisoning at an Aurora Taco Bell closed, clearing Taco Bell employees of wrongdoing.Sheriff’s department investigators relied on surveillance cameras inside the Taco Bell at 16700 E. Smoky Hill Road to make their determination.“Investigators spoke with the victim to try and ascertain who could have placed the poison in the tacos but were unable to find a suspect,” a sheriff’s statement Wednesday morning said.The investigators still are interested in any information in the case, the statement said, and officials directed possible callers to the sheriff’s office “tip line” at 720-874-8477.Statement about the closing of the Taco Bell Poisoning case. pic.twitter.com/zAoitcze3S— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) March 8, 2023The case began in January when an irate Sunday customer became ill and complained about rat poison in food from that Taco Bell. He had been arguing with Taco Bell employees after they told him a soda ma...

FBI releasing more details on bizarre San Jose bombing case

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:36:53 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- The FBI and San Jose police are releasing more details about a man who allegedly stockpiled highly explosive bomb-making chemicals inside his home and bombed PG&E transformers.The press conference will begin at 11 a.m. and will be livestreamed on KRON4.com. Peter Karasev, 35, lived at 668 Potomac Court in San Jose with his three young children. Investigators discovered that his 1-year-old baby, 3-year-old daughter, and 5-year-old son were living in a home riddled with extreme hazards, according to court documents and police. Investigators said Karasev planted multiple bombs targeting infrastructure around San Jose, including when he allegedly blew up PG&E transformers in December and January. He was arrested Thursday.Prosecutors charged Karasev with three counts of child endangerment, arson, igniting a destructive device with intent to injure or intimidate, interfering with electrical lines, and possessing materials with intent to make an explosive...

Here's where you can find sandbags in the Bay Area

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:36:53 GMT

(KRON) -- With another atmospheric river barreling down on the Bay Area expected to bring widespread rain, wind and wet weather conditions, weather experts and public officials are warning of increased flood risks. Already, the Bay Area is under a flood watch that begins Thursday evening and lasts through the weekend. Flood watch issued for Bay Area with atmospheric river poised to hit With the floods and destruction from January's storms not to far in the rearview mirror, Bay Area residents are advised to take precautions against this approaching weather system. Here is a list of locations where you can pick up sandbags to protect your home and business from flooding.Bay Area sandbag locations:Contra Costa CountyAmbrose Community Center -- 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, open M-F, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., bring a shovel.Byron Airport -- 500 Eagle Court, Byron, open 24 hours, 7 days a week, bring a shovelCounty Public Works -- 2475 Waterbird Way, Martinez, open 24 hours, 7 days a week, ...

WiLD 94.9 remembers beloved morning show host JV since disappearance

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:36:53 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- WiLD 94.9 listeners have been reeling since the disappearance of beloved morning show host "JV" Jeffery Vandergrift. While JV is still considered missing by the San Francisco Police Department, his absence has not gone unnoticed. The radio station posted a tribute to their longtime DJ honoring the legacy he left on the air. JV disappearance: Everything we know so far The Fremont native spent the last 30 years entertaining early risers from his morning show "The JV Show," which he started in 2009, and "The Dog House," which he started in 1994, the post read. His show quickly became the number one morning show in the Bay Area. He also had a recurring segment on KRON4 called “Check-in With Wild 94.9’s JV.”The station also remembered his passion for kids with challenged lives and his support for Candy Cane Lane and the George Mark Children’s House."From a terminally ill child whose dream was going to Disneyland to a family in need of a holiday meal, JV always d...

WHO fires director in Asia accused of racist misconduct

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:36:53 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization has fired its top official in the Western Pacific after the Associated Press reported last year that dozens of staff members accused him of racist, abusive and unethical behavior that may have compromised the U.N. health agency’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. In an email sent to employees on Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Dr. Takeshi Kasai’s appointment had been “terminated” after an internal investigation resulted in “findings of misconduct.” Tedros did not refer to Kasai by name, referencing only his title as regional director in the Western Pacific. It is the first time in WHO’s history that a regional director has been dismissed.“This has been an unprecedented and challenging journey for all of us,” Tedros wrote. He said that the process of naming a new regional director for the Western Pacific would begin next month, with the election to be held in October. The Japanese government, which ...

Russian forces claim progress in Bakhmut but no end in sight

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:36:53 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The owner of Russia’s Wagner Group military contractor claimed Wednesday that his troops have extended their gains in the Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut, but it remained unclear how long the grinding fight might go on.Meanwhile, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on extending an agreement that allows Ukraine to ship grain from its Black Sea ports and permits Russia to export food and fertilizers.The battle for the city the Ukrainians have dubbed “fortress Bakhmut” has become emblematic of the way each side has tried to wear down the other. Russian forces must go through Bakhmut to push deeper into parts of the Donetsk province they do not yet control, though Western officials say that capture of the city is unlikely to change the course of the war.The battle for Bakhmut has lasted six months and reduced the city with a prewar population of more than 70,000 to a smoldering wasteland. It’s not c...