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Bronwyn Leigh Jones: A Fresh Force in Oppenheim Group’s Corona Del Mar Office

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

Picture this: a powerhouse Australian native, a single mother with a magnetic presence, effortlessly blending luxury and sustainability in the high-stakes world of real estate. Enter Bronwyn Leigh Jones. This former model and actress has quickly made a name for herself in the elite circles of luxury real estate, bringing her unique vision of elegance and sustainability to Southern California’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Intrigued by her meteoric rise, I sat down with Bronwyn to discover who she is and how she found her way into the glamorous world of high-end real estate.Bronwyn’s journey began with a successful career in modeling and acting, appearing in numerous TV series in Australia and the UK. Despite her success in the entertainment industry, she always had a passion for architecture, design, and sustainable living. In fact, Bronwyn studied business administration at Williams Business College in Sydney and is the founder and CEO of CORAL SUSTAIN, a green consult...

Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Palm Avenue [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash near Hawaii AvenueSAN DIEGO, CA (April 4, 2023) – Thursday evening, motorcycle crash on Palm Avenue and Hawaii Avenue left a man dead.The collision happened just before 6:55 p.m. at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Hawaii Avenue.According to reports, a westbound Toyota Corolla driven by an 89-year-old woman made a left turn to go south on Hawaii Avenue. There, a rider of a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle failed to stop at a red light and broadsided the sedan while heading east on Palm.Emergency crews arrived to the site of the accident shortly after. There, they pronounced the male motorcyclist dead at the scene. Officials have not yet released his identity to the public.At this time, it is unclear if the Corolla driver sustained injuries from the collision.At this time, the San Diego Police Department continues to investigate the Palm Avenue motorcycle crash.The team at Sweet James sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends...

Bus Driver Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Crash on West 54th Street [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

School Bus Crashes to Front Yard After Traffic Collision in South Los AngelesLOS ANGELES, CA (April 4, 2023) – Saturday morning, a multi-vehicle crash on West 54th Street left a school bus driver with injuries.The incident occurred around 7:35 p.m. at the 1700 block of West 54th Street in south Los Angeles.According to reports, a bus and two other vehicles were involved in a crash. The school bus then crashed into the front yard of a residence. Officials state that there were about a dozen students on the bus, none of them were hurt.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the incident and the identities of the people involved remain unavailable.Emergency responders at the site of the collision reported that the bus driver sustained minor injuries.No further details regarding the West 54th Street multi-vehicle crash have been released to the public at this time. Los Angeles Officials will provide more information once available.One small driving mistake can lead to a mul...

At least 7 dead after avalanche in northeast India

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

Associated PressNEW DELHI — An avalanche swept away a group of tourists in the Himalayas in northeastern India on Tuesday, killing at least seven and injuring 11, officials said.Army spokesperson Lt. Col Mahendra Rawat said rescuers pulled out at least 23 tourists from the snow and took them to a hospital for treatment.India’s Border Roads Organization said the tourists were hit by the avalanche near the Nathu La mountain pass in Sikkim state. A video released by the Indian army showed rescuers digging through the snow to find an undetermined number of missing people swept away by the avalanche down a mountain slope.Nathu La mountain pass is along the border with China and is a major tourist destination.The ecologically sensitive Himalayan region, which has been severely affected by global warming, is prone to avalanches. Last year 27 trainee mountaineers were killed in an avalanche in the northern Uttarakhand region.

Cindy Chavez could land top San Diego County admin role, a major upheaval in South Bay politics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

In what could lead to a major political power vacuum in the South Bay, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez is currently in the running for a top administrative role in San Diego County.Chavez, a longtime figure in the region’s labor bloc who unsuccessfully ran for San Jose mayor in November, could end up becoming San Diego County’s Chief Administrative Officer. The position oversees the day-to-day operations of the county.In a statement, Chavez said she has been contacted by recruiters from several organizations since the mayor’s race.“I am honored to be considered for these substantial opportunities to continue to serve,” she wrote. “I will be making any future decisions about what’s next with my family.”If Chavez is chosen for the position down south, the political ramifications would be immense in the South Bay. As a former San Jose councilmember and head of the South Bay Labor Council, Chavez has championed progressive politics in Santa Clara...

Britain’s pound currently beating every other major currency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

By Julia Horowitz | CNNThe British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Now, it’s enjoying a comeback.Sterling hit its highest level against the US dollar in 10 months on Tuesday, topping $1.25 for the first time since June 2022. The pound, which has advanced about 3.3% versus the greenback since the start of 2023, is the best-performing currency among developed economies this year.The UK currency has been boosted by indications the country’s economy is holding up better than expected. Activity is now thought to have expanded 0.1% in the final three months of last year, up from a previous estimate of no growth at all. Gross domestic product growth in January has been estimated at 0.3% after dropping 0.5% in December.This resilience is bolstering expectations the Bank of England will maintain aggressive interest rate hikes despite concerns about the health of the global banking sector. Risin...

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony criminal charges of falsifying business records in Manhattan criminal court Tuesday afternoon.The indictment against Trump alleges that the former president sought to undermine the integrity of the 2016 election.Prosecutors alleged Trump was part of an unlawful plan to suppress negative information, including an illegal payment of $130,000 that was ordered by the defendant to suppress the negative information that would hurt his campaign.The reason Trump committed the crime of falsifying business records was in part to “promote his candidacy,” the indictment alleges.The former president’s voice was measured in the courtroom. He walked in slowly scanning the reporters in the courtroom and looked at the judge when he was speaking.Trump had arrived at the Manhattan district attorney’s office earlier Tuesday afternoon, where he was placed under arrest and in police custody before the arraignment.The ar...

San Jose purse-snatching suspects who targeted AAPI community arrested, firearms seized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

(KRON) -- Two men have been arrested in connection to a string of purse-snatching style robberies that appeared to target the AAPI community, according to a news release from the San Jose Police Department. Ilyaas Mubarez, 19, of Oakland, and Michael Pruitt, 21, also of Oakland, were arrested and charged with multiple felony counts of robbery. 3 San Francisco shootings in 1 day leave 1 dead, 14-year-old injured The string of strong-armed robberies occurred between Feb. 24 and March 29, 2023, according to police. SJPD Robbery Unit detectives investigated the crimes and identified the suspects. Warrants for their arrests were attained in addition to warrants to search their residences.KRON On is streaming live news now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Police said the su...

Fisherman missing after boat capsizes in bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The U.S. Coast Guard and Solano County Fire Department are searching for a missing fisherman off Dutton Island in Suisun Bay after a boat capsized Monday night.At 7:39 a.m. Tuesday, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders received a report from a good Samaritan on Dutton Island. A man had swam up to the good Samaritan's dock and said his 15-foot recreational boat capsized the night before. His brother was missing. The boat capsized around 11 p.m. Monday while he and his brother were fishing. Coast Guard Sector issued an Urgent Information Broadcast Notice to all mariners and launched a search effort. The missing brother was wearing brown coveralls and has short blonde hair.Waterway users are requested to keep a sharp lookout for signs of distress, and to report any information to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco's command center at 415-399-7300.The search effort includes a Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter cr...

6 Bay Area cops face decertification on child porn, extortion, destroying evidence charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:16 GMT

(KRON) -- Twenty California cops, including six from the Bay Area, are facing possible decertification by the state's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), according to its website. If their certifications are pulled, the officers can no longer work in law enforcement in California.The six Bay Area police on the list are:Brendon Jacy Tatum: Rohnert Park DPSJoseph Huffaker: Rohnert Park DPSKevin Lyons: San Francisco Police DepartmentKevin Sien: San Francisco Police DepartmentAdam Marlowe: Sonoma County Sheriff's OfficeSean Patrick Nimau: Redwood City Police DepartmentKRON4 previously reported in 2021, Tatum and Huffaker were accused of extorting cash, drugs and property from drivers on Highway 101 without reporting the seizures or submitting the drugs to evidence. They allegedly continued doing this after being fired from the Rohnert Park DPS when they pretended to be ATF agents. Tatum then allegedly drafted a false press release and filed false police reports to...