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'Simpsons' producers respond to reports that suggested Homer would stop strangling Bart

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The producers of "The Simpsons" have issued a response to reports that Homer might never again strangle Bart for laughs."Homer Simpson was unavailable for comment as he was busy strangling Bart," reads the statement, shared with Nexstar via a consultant for the series. Matt Groening, the show's creator, also prepared an illustration suggesting that viewers - and media outlets - should not have taken Homer's recent remarks so literally.Along with their response to recent reports, the producers of "The Simpsons" provided Nexstar with an image that appears to suggest Homer has not yet kicked his strangulation habit. (Matt Groening)Fans of “The Simpsons” began wondering whether the animated sitcom had hinted at the end of the long-running gag in October after an episode in which Homer and Marge meet a new neighbor. The neighbor commends Homer on his strong handshake, at which point Homer turns to Marge and says, “See, Marge, strangling the boy paid off.”“Just kidding, I don’...

Mills College agrees to $1.25 million settlement with former students over Northeastern takeover

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

After 10 months of negotiations, a judge has given preliminary approval of a $1.25 million settlement for former students at Mills College, which merged with Boston’s Northeastern University last year. The merger ended the storied Oakland institution’s 170-year history as one of the nation’s last women-only universities.The class action lawsuit — which will cover 408 students — was filed by five women who were unable to complete their degrees prior to the merger. If the agreement receives final approval, the settlement amounts will be distributed to each student based on an “objective formula,” according to a press release distributed by the plaintiffs’ law firm, Bryan Schwartz Law, P.C. and Nicholas Kaster, LLP.On average, students will receive $1,600 in compensatory damages, according to the Save Mills Coalition — a group formed after Mills College announced its closure in May of 2021, citing a “dire” financial picture.“This case gave voic...

Sale closed in San Jose: $1.6 million for a two-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

864 Riverside Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 800 block of Riverside Drive in San Jose has new owners. The 1,242-square-foot property, built in 1953, was sold on Oct. 24, 2023. The $1,615,000 purchase price works out to $1,300 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home includes two bedrooms and one bath. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home is equipped with a one-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:In August 2022, a 2,032-square-foot home on Plaza Drive in San Jose sold for $5,900,000, a price per square foot of $2,904. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Riverside Drive, San Jose, in September 2023, a 5,459-square-foot home was sold for $3,080,000, a price per square foot of $564. The home has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.A 1,577-square-foot home on the 700 block of Riverside Drive in San Jose sold in March 2023, for $1,700,000, a price pe...

Cal Bears basketball gets huge boost after NCAA approves Texas Tech star’s eligibility waiver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

BERKELEY — First-year coach Mark Madsen’s Cal basketball team got a lot better Thursday.Jaylon Tyson, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound junior, received approval from the NCAA on his appeal for an eligibility waiver and is expected to be in the starting lineup Friday night when the Bears face Pacific at Haas Pavilion. Tyson immediately becomes one of the Bears’ best players.The decision, first reported by Jeff Goodman of The Stadium, not completely unexpected because Tyson had a compelling case for reinstatement.“We are very thankful that the NCAA has approved Jaylon Tyson’s waiver for immediate eligibility,” Madsen said in a statement. “We are excited that he will be back on the court Friday night playing the game he loves.”Tyson transferred to Cal from Texas Tech, where he averaged 10.7 points and 6.1 rebounds and shot nearly 40 percent from the 3-point arc last season.The NCAA denied his eligibility waiver last month on the basis that he is a two-time transfer, having begun his c...

West Virginia Democrat Sen. Manchin won’t run for re-election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

By Manu Raju | CNNSen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia will not run for reelection in 2024, the moderate Democrat announced on social media Thursday.“I will not be running for reelection to the United States Senate but what I will be doing is traveling the country and speaking out to see if there is an interest in creating a movement to mobilize the middle and bring Americans together,” Manchin said in a message posted on social media.The Democratic Caucus controls the chamber with a narrow 51-49 margin, and Manchin’s decision not to run again in such a deeply red state puts Democrats in a tough spot, as they’ll be defending seats in other competitive states.Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, released a statement minutes after Manchin’s announcement, saying, “We like our odds in West Virginia.”It’s unclear what specifically Manchin will do after leaving Capitol Hill. Earlier this year, he stoked speculation of a third-party presidential ...

Redwood City man, 75, arrested after rescuer spots child porn photo on computer, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

REDWOOD CITY — A member of Redwood City’s fire department noticed a sexually explicit photo of a child on a computer screen while responding to a serious medical emergency, leading to the arrest of the elderly man who had needed help, according to authorities.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Bruno woman found guilty of assault for running over cousin with car Crime and Public Safety | Caltrain collides with three vehicles in Burlingame Crime and Public Safety | Vengeance or self-defense? Trial opens for man accused of beheading woman with sword in San Carlos Crime and Public Safety | Standoff at Redwood City mobile home park ends in arrest Crime and Public Safety | Half Moon Bay: 49-year-old man arrested for elder abuse wanted to ‘kill his father by ripping his heart out of his chest’ Fire personnel responded to the emergency around 7 p.m. Tuesday on the 1400 block of Kentf...

Multiple Sonoma schools on lockdown due to threat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

(KRON) -- Several schools in Sonoma are under lockdown as the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office investigates a threat. Sonoma Valley High School and Creekside High School, which share the same campus, are both on lockdown due to the threat at Sonoma Valley HS.Adele Harrison Middle School and Prestwood Elementary are also on lockdown due to their proximity to Sonoma Valley HS, authorities said. There is no threat to these two schools, according to the sheriff's office, but they are on lockdown “out of an abundance of caution.”Authorities advise people to avoid the area of all four schools as the lockdown continues.Sonoma Valley and Creekside high schools are located on Highway 12 south of MacArthur Street.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

KRON4, The Bay Area’s Local News Station, adds new anchor to its Evening News Team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – November 09, 2023 – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), owned and operated CW affiliate, KRON4, in San Francisco (DMA #10), launched new newscasts in September and recently added to its established evening team of experienced journalists.The KRON4 News team includes veteran Bay Area journalists Vicki Liviakis and Ken Wayne who now anchor KRON4 News at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. while Noelle Bellow joins the team alongside veteran Grant Lodes to anchor KRON4 News at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. The evening team also boasts Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow, Sports Director Jason Dumas, and Political Anchor Catherine Heenan. In addition to newscasts on KRON4, the evening team also provides live, local news coverage in primetime at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the Bay Area’s first 24/7 news app, KRONon. The Bay Area’s Local News Station provides more hours of live news coverage across its broadcast and digital platforms than any other Bay Area news organization.The newest addition to the...

Beloved Petaluma police K-9 responsible for seizing over $1M in narcotics dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

(KRON) -- A retired Petaluma police K-9 officer that served with distinction died last week, the Petaluma Police Department announced. "Basko" worked with the department as a police service dog from 2012 to 2020.During that time, Basko was "an invaluable member" of the department "with multiple criminal apprehensions and narcotics seizures during his career," police said. "Basko was beloved and a favorite at department events due to his gentle nature," police added. Convicted sex offender arrested for child pornography in Redwood City After retiring three years ago, Basko lived out his retirement with his handler Detective Corie Joerger and her family."Detective Joerger and K-9 Basko's career was a true testament to the proud and prolific legacy of the Petaluma Police Department's K-9 Unit," police said.In the course of their career together, Detective Joerger and Basko assisted Petaluma PD and allied law enforcement partners in the region. Basko's skills as a K-9 officer included...

Silicon Valley nudist resort goes on market for $32 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

(KRON) -- A vast property and secluded nature resort beloved by nudists is now on the market for $32.8 million.Realtors described the 112-acre Los Gatos property as a "unique gem in the heart of the Bay Area, strategically positioned within Silicon Valley." 20600 Aldercroft Heights Road is nestled between hills above Lexington Reservoir. The property has been home to Lupin Lodge naturist and nudist resort for decades."Rarely does an opportunity like this come along to purchase a property with such a rich history and endless potential," says Joe Pollifrone, the real estate broker representing the sale for Christie's International Real Estate Sereno. The lodge was founded during the Great Depression at a winery that closed down due to Prohibition. The property's listing states, "Lupin was founded in 1935 by early followers of the nudist movement looking for a remote, private location, long before the existence of Silicon Valley."Lupin Lodge endured through economic upheaval, world war...