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Audrey Nicole Diamonds: A Luxury Jewelry Brand Driven by Purpose and Impact

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

Audrey Nicole Diamonds & Jewelry, a premium jewelry brand, is disrupting the industry with its exclusive concierge service, catering to customers’ demands for custom-made jewelry, lab diamonds, and engagement rings. Founded by Sherri Nourse, the brand artfully blends the beauty of jewelry with an exclusive online shopping experience that offers ultra-personalized service at an affordable price. Their process is completely on-line and virtual, with in person meetings when needed, but you can design, choose, and create virtually with their personal concierge services. All without the expensive overhead of brick and mortar, keep the prices right.In today’s competitive market, brands need to stand out and stand for something that makes a difference and betters those around us to resonate with today’s consumers. Audrey Nicole Diamonds has a purpose and is working hard to make an impact by helping and empowering women through collaborations with female non-profit org...

Presley Celedon Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Southworth Court [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

Vehicle Struck and Killed 23-Month-Old Baby in Seven OaksBAKERSFIELD, CA (May 5, 2023) – Wednesday evening, Presley Celedon was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Southworth Court.The fatal collision happened on April 12th, at around 6:20 p.m. in the 12400 block of Southworth Court in the neighborhood of Seven Oaks.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the incident remain unclear.Responding medical personnel transported the injured infant to Mercy Southwest Hospital. Unfortunately, the little girl succumbed to her injuries around 6:50 p.m.Later, the Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased infant as 23-month-old Presley Celedon.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Bakersfield Officials are asking anyone with additional information about the deadly accident to contact local authorities immediately.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment....

One Killed in Pedestrian Crash on California Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

Pedestrian Versus Vehicle Collision near Real Road Left One DeadBAKERSFIELD, CA (May 5, 2023) – Wednesday night, a pedestrian crash on California Avenue claimed the life of one person.The incident happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of California Avenue and Real Road.According to reports, a pedestrian was crossing the road in an unmarked crosswalk. There, they were struck by a vehicle.First responders at the scene discovered a man lying in the roadway suffering from significant injuries.Following the collision, the male pedestrian succumbed to his injuries despite the life-saving efforts of the paramedics.At this time, the identity of the deceased victim remains undisclosed.Meanwhile, the driver involved was not unharmed and cooperated with the investigators. Police said that drugs or alcohol did not play a role in the incident.Anyone with additional information about the California Avenue pedestrian crash is asked to contact Bakersfield Police Department at ...

Crown jewels controversy: Why the coronation diamonds are seen as colonialism symbols

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

By Theresa Braine, New York Daily NewsFrom problematic components such as ivory to allegedly absconded diamonds, the sacred jewels and relics to be used in the coronation of King Charles III this weekend have ignited debate and controversy.The royals have worked to address some of the conflict by excluding the most egregious symbols of colonialism from the ceremony, but the crown jewels that will be used in the ceremony still evoke debate.Why the Koh-i-Noor diamond is so controversialThe most prominent of the controversial crown jewels is the 105.6-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond. It’s part of the crown originally made for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, for her 1937 coronation. The gem originated in India and was ceded to Britain in 1849 by Sikh warrior and then-owner Maharajah Ranjit Singh, as part of the Treaty of Lahore. Whether the diamond was bestowed or coerced is a matter of contention.A diamond-encrusted crown bearing the Koh-I-Noor Diamond lies on a coffin bearing the Queen Mo...

Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant Pump set to close

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

By Marianne Garvey | CNNLisa Vanderpump’s Pump Restaurant is closing.“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum confirmed the news to People.“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that the lease at Pump Restaurant is expiring, and we will be closing its doors on July 5th, after 10 years of beautiful evenings under our olive trees,” the statement said. “While we have loved our time operating Pump, to take on another 10-year lease with a huge increase in rent by the landlords, is not something we are ready to commit to. After successfully running 37+ establishments for many years, this type of rent is untenable.”Related ArticlesEntertainment | King Charles III’s coronation: How to watch the historic spectacle Entertainment | Prince Harry backed out of hosting ‘Saturday Night Live,’ fearing harm to public image, report says Entertainment | Carrie Fisher gets her Walk of Fame ...

Four-bedroom home sells in Oakland for $1.8 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

22 Woodside Glen Court – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the first block of Woodside Glen Court in Oakland was sold on March 27, 2023 for $1,820,000, or $641 per square foot. The house, built in 2006, has an interior space of 2,841 square feet. The property features four bedrooms, three baths, a garage, and three parking spaces. The unit sits on a 0.3-acre lot.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:A 2,098-square-foot home on the 5000 block of Dublin Avenue in Oakland sold in July 2022, for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $810. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In May 2022, a 2,413-square-foot home on Hedge Court in Oakland sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $705. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Castle Park Way, Oakland, in February 2023, a 2,579-square-foot home was sold for $2,500,000, a price per square foot of $969. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Oakland airport passenger traffic jumps as post-COVID upswing continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

OAKLAND — Oakland International Airport passenger traffic jumped in March, a sign that the East Bay aviation hub continues to recuperate from its coronavirus-triggered economic and travel ailments.The airport handled slightly more than 912,900 passengers in March, the highest monthly level since November 2022, according to airport officials. That’s 9.9% higher than the number of passengers that passed through the facility during the same month in 2022, the airport reported.“Travel over the spring break period was strong this year, building significantly from February to March,” said Craig Simon, the Port of Oakland’s acting aviation director.Over the most recent one-year period that ended in March, Oakland handled 11.58 million passengers. That was a vast improvement over the total for the 2022 calendar year when 11.5 million passengers traveled through Oakland Airport.Despite the improvement, Oakland Airport remains far below its pre-coronavirus levels...

These are the latest retail stores leaving downtown SF

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

(KRON) -- Thursday, Elon Musk tweeted that San Francisco "feels post-apocalyptic" in response to the number of retail stores that have recently announced closures. Many stores have cited the rising crime — which Musk hasn't been shy about commenting on either — and lack of foot traffic as many workers pivot to working from home.City supervisor Matt Dorsey and Senator Scott Weiner also weighed in on San Francisco's changing retail landscape, saying they were "disappointing" and "tragic" but not unexpected with stores citing rising crime. Even though, statistically, San Francisco's violent crime is lower than many large cities in the U.S. Security guard accused of killing man at SF Walgreens will not be charged with murder, DA says Regardless, several big brands have announced closures set for 2023. Here are some of the retailers that are pulling out of San Francisco:NordstromNordstrom officials announced the closure of their Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack locations at San Francisco C...

SF man facing 8 years in prison, lifetime registration as sex offender for raping intoxicated woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- After being convicted of rape following a trial by jury, a San Francisco man is facing up to eight years in prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Nitish Sharma, 32, was convicted for the rape of a woman he was acquainted with, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office said. The woman was intoxicated at the time of the assault. Attorney apologizes after calling Bob Lee ‘the Walgreens of recreational drugs’ Sharma was out with the woman and several friends at a club in San Francisco when the woman became sick, unable to walk and talk, and began throwing up, according to the DA. Sharma took her home, where she continued to throw up.Sharma then helped her undress and get into bed. He then got into bed with her and engaged in sexual intercourse when, according to the DA, "he knew, or should have known, she was too intoxicated to resist." Sharm then left and rejoined his friends at the club.“The jury’s verdict delivers justice to the survivor and...

Tennis player Crepatte banned 3 years in match-fixing case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:15 GMT

LONDON (AP) — French tennis player Baptiste Crepatte was banned for three years because of match-fixing, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said on Friday.The 28-year-old Crepatte was “involved in the fixing of three matches,” the ITIA said in a statement, noting the player contested the charges. He was also fined $15,000.Crepatte’s career-high ATP ranking was 276 reached in August 2019.“This case is the latest in a series of investigations pursued by the ITIA in conjunction with law enforcement investigations in Belgium, which has seen a number of tennis players implicated in match-fixing incidents,” the agency said.In 2019, European police agency Europol said it identified links between match-fixing gambling syndicates in Spain and Belgium that were thought to have paid off dozens of players and corrupted lower-level tennis tournaments.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource