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Bond decisions delayed for three St. Charles County trafficking suspects

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Bond decisions await for three men charged in a high-profile St. Charles County trafficking case, though there appear to be some delays after several court hearings this week. Venkatesh R. Sattaru, Sravanvarma Penumetcha, and Nikhil V. Penmatsa are accused of forced labor, trafficking, kidnapping, armed criminal action, among other offenses. Authorities arrested all three suspects last month after helping a victim who was allegedly trapped for several months. Jordan Kyrou brought to tears after boos, clarifies previous remarks on Craig Berube Sattaru, Penumetcha and Penmatsa are currently jailed in St. Charles County without bond, but their attorneys recently filed a motion to request bail. According to Missouri court records, during a bond reduction hearing Friday, a judge ordered for "cause taken under advisement." Under Missouri law, this gives the judge more time to consider the motion and up to 90 days to make a decision. Court documents allege that...

Driver arrested in suspected DUI crash that killed mother, 16-year-old son in Broomfield

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

Broomfield police on Friday arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a suspected drunk-driving crash that killed a woman and her 16-year-old son this week.Jose Menjivar was booked into the Broomfield County Jail on charges of vehicular homicide — reckless, vehicular homicide — DUI and habitual traffic offender in the Tuesday afternoon crash near Broomfield High School, according to a statement posted by the police department on X. He was arrested after he was released from the hospital.The statement identified the two people killed in the crash as Melissa Powell, 47, and her son Riordan, 16. The Boulder Valley School District previously said Riordan was a junior at Broomfield High School and that he also attended Boulder Technical Education Center.Police said Menjivar was driving a 2000 Toyota Tundra and crashed into the Powells’ 2016 Mazda CX-5 at about 1:45 p.m. The statement did not say which road each vehicle was on or their direction of travel at the time...

Los Angeles preschool teacher facing child sex abuse charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

A Glendora woman who works as a preschool teacher has been arrested and faces child sex abuse charges related to an alleged sexual relationship with a 15-year-old and possession of child pornography.Sherry Bernal, 33, was arrested by officers from the West Covina Police Department on Thursday as part of an investigation alongside the Department of Homeland Security.Bernal became the subject of an investigation after she was allegedly engaged in an "inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old male juvenile," authorities said.She was taken into custody and now faces possible charges for child pronography and arranging to meet a minor for the purpose of sex.Sherry Bernal, 33, of Glendora is shown in this booking photo provided by the West Covina Police Department.She was being held at the West Covina Police Department on $180,000 bail, but has since been released on bond, police said.Her next court date has been set for Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Citrus Municipal Court in West Covina, ja...

Record holiday travel in SoCal expected to cap the year: When roads, airports will be the busiest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

A year of record-breaking travel across southern California is anticipated to come to a close on a high, as nearly 10 million residents are expected to hit the roads and skies during the holiday season.The Automobile Club of Southern California's latest travel forecast, which was released on Sunday, projects that more than 9.5 million people will travel between Saturday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Jan. 1 — a 3% increase from last year and 2% increase from 2019.Nationwide, AAA projects that about 115.2 million people will go 50 miles or more from home during the same stretch of time. Three California freeways among ‘most loathed highways’ in America: survey The vast majority of southern California travelers — roughly 8.5 million — are expected to drive to their holiday destination, according to AAA. Meanwhile, about 829,000 are anticipated to take a plane, and about 286,000 are likely to use other modes of transit like trains, buses or boats.“With a new record for year-end travel among S...

Generosity Wins, Written By Monte And Nicole, Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

Two authors, Monte Wood and Dr. Nicole F. Roberts, are more focused on people sharing their book “Generosity Wins” versus the number of copies sold. Why? Because generosity doesn’t cost a thing. As we enter the gift-giving season, It’s important to remember what this holiday represents. For children, it often signifies the time of year when alluring presents pile out from beneath the tree and goodies spill from hung stockings. But as we grow older, the act of receiving becomes less prominent as we shift into the role of giving without expectation of return and learn appreciation for the generous act itself. There remains a fondness for the adolescent glee that once accompanied Christmas, yet, something deeper is experienced – a feeling of fulfillment when we watch the eyes of our loved ones light up as they experience joyful new things.This feeling is not limited to the month of December, it’s an experience shared during birthdays, special events, anniversaries, and so on. The topi...

Debunking the Myths: Fabián Tejada Reveals the Science Behind NLP and Hypnosis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

www.oscarpereira.myportfolio.comNeuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a psychological approach that integrates thoughts, language, and patterns of behavior learned through experience to achieve specific personal and professional outcomes. Its inception was aimed at replicating the strategies of successful individuals in order to create a roadmap to success for everyone.However, despite its widespread use, NLP continues to be shrouded in mystery and misunderstandings, often dismissed as pseudoscience by skeptics. According to Fabián Tejada, an author, and prominent Master NLP trainer, one of the reasons why this field has been clouded in uncertainty and mistrust is because of a prevalent—yet groundless—belief that NLP, and hypnosis in general, is a suitable tool for manipulation. As the sole NLP Master trainer in Latin America certified by the creator of advanced NLP, he stands out as a foremost expert in the field within the region.Tejada argues this couldn’t be further from the tru...

‘Make your health a priority in 2024’: Wellness guru Ginger DeClue discusses iridology, holistic health

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

When Ginger DeClue became chronically ill in 2009, she didn’t know where to start.Now? She’s eliminating symptoms everywhere through studying eyes.Iridology, a holistic and age-old practice, is the study of the iris’s colors and patterns to determine information about that person’s health.“The iris is divided into multiple zones, each of which represents a different aspect or organ of the human body. This helps me as an iridologist determine which organs and systems in the body are under stress and at risk of developing specific conditions,” DeClue stated.The health guru’s interest in iridology stems from her own experience with an accurate iridology reading, she said.“The iridologist was so accurate in describing some past health issues I had struggled with; but what was more fascinating was how my eyes drastically changed the more I changed my body,” DeClue stated.Detoxification is a natural modality designed to remove toxins from the body, DeClue said. This can help humans get ri...

True Story of The Healer Comes to Life in Hilarious and Heartfelt TV Pilot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

Photo credits: Ricky Vuong A groundbreaking TV pilot is set to hit the screens, and it’s not your typical laugh track affair. The Healer is a fresh, hilarious take on real-life challenges, blending humor with the inspiring journey of Dr. Chris Shelton. Directed by Victor Migalchan, produced by Chris Shelton, Parisa Shelton and Cung LE, this new type of sitcom promises to captivate audiences with its unique narrative and stellar cast.Produced by the dynamic trio of Chris Shelton, Parisa Shelton, and Cung Le, The Healer brings together a remarkable cast, including Life Academy finalists Josslyn Banh, Ian Chen, Michael Vuong, Veronica Gnip, the newly discovered diamonds, Alaina Chen and Annie and Axie star Kimberly Tang, Indonesian-Australian actress Grace Chim and Italian-American actress Giulia Zeta, and of course Anthony Le. For the younger talents, this marks their debut in scripted television after honing their skills in Life Academy and OnAir shows. Migalchan also mentioned...

Movie Moments: A Brand Introducing the Raw Charm of Cinema Through News and Memes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

Cinema has mesmerized people for decades with its deluge of emotions, earning an incredibly loyal and even fanatic fan base. Amidst this enigmatic world of cinema that most people think is limited to Los Angeles only, two buddies thought of taking their love for this art form to a whole new level of innovative movie-inspired content. The founders shaped this idea in the form of a brand called Movie Moments that has been tickling the funny bones of movie enthusiasts everywhere.Fueled by their penchant for self-deprecating, low-brow, and occasionally offensive humor, the founders decided to plunge into the world of movie merchandise, where fans can get pretty much everything they want related to movies or the entertainment industry. Interestingly, Movie Moments has quickly found recognition for its unique approach, thanks to its Instagram page. What originally started as a social media account to tickle people with some raw humor has now metamorphosed into a platform for movie buffs w...

Introducing Jung Hoo Lee, SF Giants finally have a reason to celebrate

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It had been so long since the Giants had hosted one of these that Farhan Zaidi found himself wondering Friday morning the last time he wore a tie.Devoid of postseason baseball for all but five games in 2021, absent any marquee acquisitions to parade in front of fans and media, the Giants’ top baseball executive has had no reason to dress up. Likewise, the absence of a proper interview room has largely gone unnoticed.But, officially introducing $113 million dollar man Jung Hoo Lee, that changed Friday.“It’s been a while,” Zaidi said off to the side of the makeshift stage erected in the home clubhouse. “I think my level of discomfort is an indication of how long it’s been. But it’s fun. It’s an exciting day.”Going with an orange, silk number, Zaidi was happy to be upstaged by the 25-year-old one seat to his left in a shimmering black suit, red tie and a K-pop haircut.The Giants are taking risk, awarding the franchis...