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Challenging the Criminal Status Quo: Private Security’s Role

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

In the relentless battle against crime, Private Security emerges as a silent hero. Lumumba E. Beamon’s book Private Security provides a fascinating glimpse into the hidden world of organized crime, drug cartels, and criminal street gangs that dwell in the shadows.Below the gritty surface, this narrative uncovers the crucial role of private security in challenging the criminal status quo. This article explores key themes from Beamon’s book, shedding light on how private security confronts and reshapes the criminal world.Exposing the UnderworldBeamon’s book takes readers on an exhilarating voyage right from the first chapter. It transports them to a world where organized crime, drug cartels, and criminal street gangs operate openly yet remain unseen by many. Private security professionals visit this territory, not as law enforcement agents but as astute observers who, at times, influence criminal activities.Beamon’s narrative beautifully portrays these professi...

SF Giants’ Webb named NL Cy Young finalist

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

Logan Webb, the Giants’ ace and one of a few bright spots from the 2023 season, could see his efforts recognized in the form of the Cy Young Award.Major League Baseball announced finalists for each league’s Cy Young Award, as well as MVP, manager of the year and rookie of the year. All three of the candidates for the National League’s top pitching award are in the West division: San Diego’s Blake Snell and Arizona’s Zac Gallen are the other finalists.The winner will be announced Nov. 15.Webb, a 26-year-old Rocklin native, led MLB with 216 innings pitched and recorded the first two complete-game performances of his career, including a 2-1 complete-game win over the Padres on Sept. 25 in his final start.His strikeout-to-walk ratio (6.28) led the National League, demonstrating the control he showed to keep the Giants in the wild-card hunt before they eventually fell off the pace in September, leading to the ouster of manager Gabe Kapler. He was one of just...

Letters: Price is right | Remember amphibians | Buck and Romney | Money and guns

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

 Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.DA Price is rightto focus on reformOn Oct. 26, I attended a gathering in San Leandro to learn more about Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.She answered my question and said she believed in rehabilitation. When I ask people it seems few others do. Even if the odds are against success, a society that does not put energy into reform is doomed.I believe that Price has empathy and her mantra should be to prosecute with rehabilitation in mind.Steven MorjigCastro ValleyDon’t forsake smallermembers of ecosystemRe: “Threats against the world’s amphibians are increasing” (Page A2, Oct. 5).It is incredibly disheartening to hear about the wide-scale endangerment of amphibian species across the globe. However, it is equally disheartening how often insects’ role in this equation is left out.Along with the factors mentioned in this article that threaten amphibians, one of...

Fat Chance Food Hall brings irreverent restaurant concepts to Livermore

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

Livermore has a new food hall bringing such new — and irreverent — dining concepts as Pimp My Ramen, Murder Burger and Plucked.Fat Chance Entertainment is the parent company behind Sauced BBQ, which has six locations across California, including its flagship in Livermore, plus Walnut Creek and San Jose. It also operates Plucked Chicken and Beer in San Ramon and Da Boccery in Livermore. The “Fat Chance” name stems from the founders’ realization that, when they started their first restaurant in 2012, they were taking a big chance, says Kristina Wulff, the company’s brand manager.The new Fat Chance Food Hall offers “food for every mood” and every family member dining out, Wulff says.A selection of menu items from Murder Burger, a smash burger restaurant concept, includes the Smashville burger made with ghost pepper cheese, Nashville hot onion rings, bacon and pickled jalapeño. (Courtesy Leonel Calara) The eatery, which opened at the end of Septe...

Video: Alcatraz swimmers have close call with cargo ship

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A group of swimmers swimming from San Francisco to Alcatraz Saturday had a close call with a massive cargo ship that unexpectedly cut off their path. The United States Coast Guard is currently investigating the incident.Video of the incident (watch in the player above) shows the massive cargo vessel cruising directly through the area where the swimmers were. "We got to have Coast Guard, or somebody check back there by the boat because there might have been swimmers that might have been swept into it," an unidentified voice can be heard saying in the video. Traffic on SF Bay Bridge will be impacted by APEC summit No one was injured and no Coast Guard vessels were deployed to the incident at the time it occurred. The course the swimmers were on had been cleared by the Coast Guard, according to Odyssey Open Water Swimming, the group that organized the swim. The swim had been granted a permit approximately a year in advance, the group said."We are currently awa...

Santa Rosa man reported missing

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

(KRON) -- The Santa Rosa Police Department is searching for a missing man. Byron Montgomery, 71, has not been seen since leaving his Santa Rosa home Sunday morning. Montgomery left the home, which is on the 600 block of Grandberg Court, at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Grandberg Court is in Santa Rosa's Roseland neighborhood, just off West Avenue. Santa Rosa homicide victim’s head found, grandson arrested Montgomery is about 5'9", 115 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a blue backward ballcap, a brown jacket and blue jeans. Montgomery left his home on a black "Pride" motorized mobility scooter with an attached basket, police said. He was going in an unknown direction. Police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances or medical issues affecting Montgomery's disappearance. Anyone who sees him is asked to call (707) 528-5222.

Possible swastika found at SF high school amid tensions over Israeli-Hamas conflict

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A hateful symbol that appeared to be a swastika was found Friday in a stairwell at Washington High School in San Francisco, the San Francisco Unified School District confirmed. The school immediately removed the graffiti and is investigating the incident to try and determine who is responsible."We do not tolerate any form of hate in SFUSD," the district said in a statement. "Those responsible for the graffiti will be held accountable in accordance with SFUSD policies. Video: Alcatraz swimmers have close call with cargo ship Washington High will be sharing updates directly with students, families and staff, SFUSD said. Support will be offered to those who need it.The incident comes amid heightened tensions related to the Middle East conflict between Israel and Hamas. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of SF Saturday, demanding a ceasefire in the conflict.Across the Bay Area, there have been reports of rising instances of antisemitism on campuses.

Miguel Andujar claimed by Athletics off waivers from Pirates

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Miguel Andujar was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics on Monday from the Pittsburgh Pirates.The 28-year-old outfielder and infielder hit .250 with four homers and 18 RBIs in 90 plate appearances in his second season with the Pirates, who claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees in September 2022. Andujar batted .338 with 16 homers and 86 RBIs in 103 games this year with Triple-A Indianapolis.Andujar batted .297 with 27 homers and 92 RBIs for the Yankees in 2018 but his production has dropped considerably. He has a .270 average with 39 homers and 149 RBIs in parts of seven big league seasons.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Kitley, No. 8 Virginia Tech rolls past High Point 94-55 in season opener

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley had 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 8 Virginia Tech to a 94-55 season-opening victory over High Point on Monday.Kitley connected on 12 of 17 from the floor for the Hokies, who made 14 of their first 16 shots and never trailed. Picked to win the Atlantic Coast Conference in the league’s preseason poll, the defending league champion used a 15-2 first-quarter run in which four players scored to pull away.Georgia Amoore added 14 points and nine assists for Virginia Tech, which unveiled its Final Four banner in the rafters of Cassell Coliseum before the game in commemoration of the program’s first Final Four appearance last March. The players also were presented with Final Four rings.Matilda Ekh had 15 points for the Hokies, who shot 57.4% (35 of 61) from the floor and hit 11 3-pointers.Lauren Bevis, the preseason Big South Player of the Year, and Nakyah Terrell led the Panthers with 15 points each. High Point shot just 31% (18 of 58).TAKEAWA...

Crescent Energy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Crescent Energy Company (CRGY) on Monday reported a loss of $52.9 million in its third quarter.The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 67 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 35 cents per share.The oil and gas company posted revenue of $642.4 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CRGY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRGYSource