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Climate activists have a new target: Civilians

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

Illustrations by Wayne Mills for POLITICOPhotos by Karl Mathiesen and Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty ImagesAnimation by Dato ParulavaBRUSSELS — Claude stood watch on the dark, glistening street as Samuel crouched down to jam a lentil into the tire valve of an SUV. “Of course, it will piss them off,” Claude said. An hour later, the vehicle would be slumped against the curb on a flat tire. By the end of the night, the Belgian cell of the Tyre Extinguishers — a loose collective of anarchic climate activists — would claim they had “disarmed” 194 SUVs across Brussels and nearby Ghent.“We don’t want them to think that they can buy a big car and just enjoy their life and ignore what’s going on in the world,” Claude explained to me. He and his two accomplices gave false names as a condition of allowing me to observe their nighttime expedition. The vehicles weren’t damaged, but they’d need a refill or a tire change. Before he left, Claude stuck a leaflet to the windscreen saying, i...

Victim in East County house party shooting tied to murder from 2011

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

SAN DIEGO – One of the victims identified in an Airbnb house party in an unincorporated area of El Cajon is tied to a notable murder from 2011.The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department identified the men killed at that house party as 20-year-old Jaden Davis and 29-year-old Seandell Jones.Jones was convicted of first degree murder for his role in the death of 18-year-old Garrett Berki, though he was not the shooter. Berki was robbed and killed after responding to an ad for a laptop off Craigslist.Jones was sentenced in 2013 to 25 years behind bars.FOX 5 reached out to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office for more information on why Jones was out of prison. Rules of the Road: Are tinted windows legal in California? A spokesperson explained because he was considered a “non-killer accomplice,” changes to the law in 2019 allowed for Jones to petition for resentencing.Jones was then charged with only the robbery and had more than enough time served. He was released from priso...

North County drinking spot named best brewery in California: Yelp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Are you a fan of different flavored beers? Yelp recently worked up a list of the top brewery in each U.S. state.The popular online directory named Pure Project, located in Vista, as the best place to find a brew in California.Offering nearly 20 craft breweries, Pure Project features a 15-barrel brewhouse and a large indoor/outdoor tasting room.“Beer selection is very good, running from pilsners through IPAs to imperial stout - something good for every palate,” Yelper Pete R. commented. San Diego-area spots nominated for ‘Best Beaches on the West Coast’ "From the delicious varying pours, to the tasty offerings from food trucks, to the friendly and knowledgeable customer service, it's easy to have a good time every chance we get to visit," Yelper Fernando G. said."Nice outdoor seating. They take pride in their botany. Would highly recommend!" Yelper Ashley S. added.The study was compiled through identifying businesses in the breweries category on Yelp, ranking...

Kishida plans to visit Yoon in South Korea before G-7

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday he is arranging a trip to South Korea for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol in return for his March visit to Tokyo, aiming to further strengthen their ties before the upcoming Group of Seven summit.Tokyo and Seoul have been working to repair relations that were strained over wartime history disputes as they deepen three-way security cooperation with Washington in response to growing regional threats from North Korea and China. Speaking to reporters Tuesday in Ghana as part of his multi-nation trip to Africa and Singapore, Kishida said he hopes to visit May 7-8 and exchange views with Yoon on ways to speed up the bolstering of bilateral ties and discuss regional and global issues. “If my South Korea visit is achieved ahead of the G-7 summit, I expect it will be a great opportunity to give impetus to our ‘shuttle diplomacy’ and have a heart-to-heart exchange of our views on accelerating Japan-South Korea ties and drastic...

Kyrgios helps police catch man who allegedly stole his Tesla

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Tennis star Nick Kyrgios helped police catch a man who allegedly stole his Tesla at gunpoint from a home in Australia’s capital city, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported Tuesday.The ABC said court documents showed Kyrgios used the Tesla app to track and slow down the vehicle as police pursued it on Monday morning in Canberra.The ABC said the court documents allege a man pointed a gun at Kyrgios’ mother, Norlaila Kyrgios, and demanded the keys for the car. She called out to Kyrgios, who was nearby, and telephoned a police emergency number as soon as the man drove away in the car. The police chase ended when the car entered a school zone but a man was arrested soon after.A 32-year-old man has been denied bail after appearing in the Australian Capital Territory Magistrates Court on five charges relating to the incident, including aggravated robbery, driving a stolen vehicle, furious driving, and failing to stop for police. ___AP tennis: https://apnews....

Scooby doobie don’t: Discarded joints pose hazards for dogs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Bondi, an 8-month-old toy poodle, had just returned from a walk when he began stumbling. His head wobbled and soon he could barely stand, so his owner, Colleen Briggs, rushed him to the vet.The good doctor quickly made a diagnosis: Bondi was stoned.On his walk, a sniff must have led Bondi to a discarded joint, which he ate.“He was just doing his usual — exploring everything, sniffing everything,” said Briggs, who began to notice the pot shops sprouting up around New York City, the frequent whiffs of marijuana while circling her Manhattan neighborhood and the unfinished joints now littering sidewalks.In places like New York City, where the first legal recreational pot dispensary opened last year, users can smoke it in the open. As a result, more dogs are coming across — and eating — discarded joints and edibles, prompting alarm among veterinarians and pet owners who blame the steep rise in poisonings on smokers oblivious to the harm they can do by littering.Marijuana ...

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets 97, Phoenix Suns 87 in Game 2 of NBA playoffs series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

The Denver Nuggets bested the Phoenix Suns 97-87 in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Monday night, May 1, 2023. The Nuggets seized control of the series 2-0.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Nuggets 3-pointers: Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic put on a show in Game 2 Denver Nuggets | Unsung Nuggets heroes Bruce Brown, Aaron Gordon both X-factors vs. Phoenix Denver Nuggets | PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets 125, Phoenix Suns 107 in Game 1 of NBA playoffs series Denver Nuggets | Kiszla: Gritty, little underdog Nuggets remind Phoenix who’s real team to beat in the West Denver Nuggets | “We like our chances,” Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon said of massive NBA Playoffs rematch with Kevin Durant, Suns

Burnt remains of adult male found in Valley Village

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

While responding to reports of a vehicle fire in Valley Monday night, firefighters discovered the burnt remains an adult male, authorities announced.  The situation unfolded just before 9 p.m. in the 12600 block of West Riverside Drive.  At the scene, crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to put out a vehicle fire at the rear of a two-story commercial building.  “As they quickly extinguished the burning sedan without damage to the structure, they discovered the burned remains of an adult male adjacent to the vehicle,” LAFD said in a news release. The burnt remains of an adult male were discovered May 1, 2023, in Valley Village, adjacent to a burned-out vehicle. (KTLA)First responders on the scene in Valley Village where the burnt remains of an adult male were discovered near a burned-out car on May 1, 2023. (KTLA)No information about the identity of the victim was provided.  The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported....

Redwood City man found guilty of attempted robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

REDWOOD CITY – A 27-year-old Redwood City man has been convicted of the attempted robbery of a woman outside her work place in fall 2021, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.Prosecutors said jurors reached the verdict after an hour and a half of deliberations on Friday afternoon. They also found a special allegation that the defendant, Adam Michael Johnson, used a dangerous weapon in the commission of the crime to be true.The attempted robbery was reported around 8:25 p.m., on Sept. 24, 2021, in the 1700 block of El Camino Real in Redwood City.The victim, a 34-year-old woman, was leaving work at Yanga Enterprises when Johnson approached her and asked for money. When she refused, Johnson became aggressive and showed the handle of a knife from his sweatshirt, according to the district attorney’s office.The victim then took out her cellphone to call police. Prosecutors said Johnson pulled out a 12-inch knife and ordered the victim not to call police. At that sa...

Warriors victory brings economic boom to city

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Golden State Warriors advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals is not only a win for Dub Nation, but also for the City of San Francisco.The Warriors have homecourt advantage against the Los Angeles Lakers for the first two games of the series, with the first game tipping off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.City leaders say this is a major advantage for the tourism industry with fans of both teams coming to the city. "As soon as we won against Sacramento on Sunday, we could see people calling hotels and making reservations. Making sure they could get tickets, get the hotel taken care of and reservations at their favorite restaurants,” said Joe D'Alessandro, the San Francisco Travel Association president.The advantage of the semifinals starting in San Francisco is that it spikes hotel occupancy. "We get people coming in for a few days. It helps all the hotels, right? Rise and tides help bring all the ships and that helps all the other industries as well. Restaur...