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Harry and Meghan deny snubbing queen’s invitation to celebrate Lilibet’s birthday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

On the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a source for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is denying a claim by the late monarch’s onetime footman that they snubbed her invitation to celebrate Princess Lilibet’s first birthday and that they left the UK after attending her Platinum Jubilee without saying good-bye.“Even on Lilibet’s 1st birthday, the queen didn’t see her,” Elizabeth’s former personal footman Paul Burrell told the Mirror in an interview published Friday. “She saw (Lilibet) the day before. But on her birthday, the queen had a birthday cake made with one candle in it. And they never turned up. That candle was never lit.”However, a source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told Page Six that there is “no truth” to Burrell’s claims.“They did see the Queen to celebrate Lili’s birthday,” the source said, speaking on behalf of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 03: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex...

Single family residence sells for $6.5 million in Palo Alto

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

1430 Parkinson Avenue – Google Street ViewA 4,311-square-foot house built in 2009 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 1400 block of Parkinson Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on Aug. 16, 2023. The $6,480,000 purchase price works out to $1,503 per square foot. This two-story house boasts a generous living space with six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home is equipped with a one-car garage.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 2,185-square-foot home on the 1400 block of Harker Avenue in Palo Alto sold in June 2023, for $4,330,000, a price per square foot of $1,982. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 1,383-square-foot home on Walter Hays Drive in Palo Alto sold for $3,250,000, a price per square foot of $2,350. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Greenwood Avenue, Pa...

Mill Valley Film Fest sets packed lineup, despite strike

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

While this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival might not draw as many A-list celebrities as in years past due to SAG-AFTRA strike limitations, Marin County’s annual glitzy showcase of buzzworthy indie films still offers an undeniable cinematic punch.So much so that the fest, which announced its program this week, will open next month with a boxing-themed drama “Day of the Fight,” actor Jack Huston’s B&W feature debut. Starring Michael Pitt, Ron Perlman and Joe Pesci, it receives a North American premiere on Oct. 5 after having premiered at the Venice Film Festival.The MVFF runs Oct. 5-15 at  venues in Mill Valley, San Rafael, Larkspur, Berkeley and San Francisco, with a lineup boasting 148 films representing 41 countries, including 56 premieres, 86 features and 62 shorts. Some 45% of all films in the 2023 Festival are directed by women.One again, the lineup is jammed packed with awards contenders — including two Academy Award submissions for best international feature (Chile’...

San Jose shocked — shocked — to find Big Business doesn’t care

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

A flood of Facebook comments followed the news posted this week by Raging Waters in San Jose that the water park had closed for 2023 and wasn’t reopening for 2024.The reactions covered a range of emotions. There were fond recollections of teenage summers, first jobs and first loves. There was shock at the abruptness of the announcement and sometimes surprise that San Jose even had Raging Waters. Some people, who conceded they hadn’t been there for years, wished they’d been told in advance so they could have had a last day. And there was anger that something people loved was being taken away, probably to be redeveloped — many seemed to suspect — into housing.The frustration was even leveled at San Jose city leaders. Where, commenters wondered, did the city expect people to go?The city probably expected people to go to Raging Waters, at least for the two remaining years on its lease at Lake Cunningham Park. From all accounts, the announcement also was a surprise to city le...

Pac-12 chaos: Washington State, Oregon State in holding pattern as their ADs offer insight into legal action

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

Washington State athletic director Pat Chun on Friday expressed deep frustration with the ongoing lack of clarity into Pac-12 assets and liabilities that are at the core of a legal dispute over control of the conference.Along the way, Chun addressed the state of leadership in the Pac-12.“There is none,” he said. “That’s why Washington State and Oregon State need to step in and provide it.”The presidents of the Pac-12’s two remaining schools filed legal action against the conference and commissioner George Kliavkoff on Friday.WSU’s Kirk Schulz and OSU’s Jayathi Murthy are seeking a declaratory judgment on the makeup of the Pac-12 board of directors and a temporary restraining order to prevent the 10 outgoing schools from voting on key strategic and financial matters.WSU and OSU have been attempting to gain a firm understanding of the Pac-12’s assets and liabilities since early last month, when five schools announced their departures. Since then, St...

Police looking for possible suspect at Mowry and Farwell in Fremont

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

(KRON) -- There's police activity in Fremont in the area of Mowry Avenue and Farwell Drive, according to the Fremont Police Department. People are being advised to avoid the area. Rifle painted like Nerf gun seized by San Leandro PD Fremont PD is assisting the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office with a pursuit, according to a spokesperson for the department. Officers are currently looking for a possible suspect in the area.Police had no additional details to provide.Earlier, law enforcement advised nearby Mattos and Azevada elementary schools to shelter in place due to the police activity, according to a post on the Fremont Unified School District website. That shelter in place was lifted at 2:17 p.m., according to the school district. Schools are resuming normal activities and will release students at their normal release time.There is no estimated time for when the area will be clear.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Suspects arrested for Woodside's Alice's Restaurant armed robbery

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people were arrested in Woodside Thursday night for allegedly robbing a man of jewelry in a restaurant parking lot. San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to Alice's Restaurant in Woodside at 11:05 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, for an armed robbery in the parking lot.A Redwood City resident had a knife brandished at him by the suspects, who allegedly stole his gold chains valued at $15,000, according to deputies. The 50-year-old victim suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene. Police activity at Mowry and Farwell in Fremont, drivers advised to avoid area The suspects, Jose Zaragoza Mendez and Jesus Zaragoza Mendez, fled the scene westbound on Woodside Road. However, deputies swiftly responded to the dispatch. Deputies located the suspects around Highway 1 and Highway 92. Jose and Jesus Zaragoza Mendez were found in a car reported stolen by the California Highway Patrol in Hayward.The two suspects surrendered and were booked at the San Mate...

France beats New Zealand 27-13 in Rugby World Cup opener

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

PARIS (AP) — France overcame conceding tries at the start of each half to beat New Zealand 27-13 in an intense opening match of the Rugby World Cup on Friday, ending the All Blacks’ run of 31 straight wins in the pool stage.Prolific right winger Damian Penaud’s try 15 minutes into the second half regained France the lead it never let go. Fullback Thomas Ramos punished All Blacks errors from the tee. He finished with 17 points from six of eight goalkicks.Mark Telea scored after just 93 seconds to give New Zealand a stunning start at Stade de France, and then again three minutes into the second half.But Penaud’s try and Ramos’ accurate boot took the score out of reach of New Zealand, and France finished with an opportunity try by replacement Melvyn Jaminet to pad the scoreline and feed the belief that Fabien Galthié’s side has real hope of a first World Cup title after losing three finals.France did a lap of honor to thumping music after stretching its ho...

Zac Gallen shines as Arizona Diamondbacks beat Chicago Cubs 1-0

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Zac Gallen pitched a three-hitter for his second career complete game, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Friday for their third straight win.Rookie Corbin Carroll accounted for the game’s only run with a two-out RBI single in the eighth inning against Mark Leiter Jr. Seiya Suzuki nearly made a terrific catch in right field, but the ball hit the grass in front of his glove and the out call by first base umpire Stu Scheurwater was overturned in a video review.“That’s a good team. We ran into a tough situation today,” Cubs starter Jameson Taillon said. “September baseball is meant to be close games and every inch matters.”Arizona (74-68) won for the fourth time in five games and moved within two games of Chicago for the No. 2 spot in the NL wild-card standings.Gallen (15-7) struck out nine and walked one after he dropped his previous two outings. Making his 111th career start, he got a celebratory dousing from Carroll and other teammates as he...

Elon Musk’s social media site X sues California over content moderation law

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:33:22 GMT

Elon Musk’s social media platform formerly known as Twitter has sued the state of California over a law requiring social media companies to publish their policies for removing offending material such as hate speech, misinformation and harassment. The first-of-its-kind legislation was signed into law a year ago by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. In a lawsuit filed Friday against state Attorney General Robert Bonta, X Corp. challenged the “constitutionality and legal validity” of the law, saying it violates the First Amendment. Assembly bill 587 requires social media platforms to post their content moderation policies — which they already do — and twice a year submit a report to the state on how they address hate speech, racism, misinformation, foreign political interference and other issues. The law, “compels companies to engage in speech against their will, impermissibly interferes with the constitutionally-protected editorial judgments of companies such as X Corp.” and has pressures ...