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Chris Harder’s Frello: A Friendly $500 Loan in Minutes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

Unexpected bills and other financial situations pop up often enough in today’s society where it’s become a real challenge for the majority of families.  A modest loan might be a lifesaver when you need extra cash to get through a bad patch.The problem: traditional lending platforms are sluggish, intimidating, and difficult to obtain an approval without a ton of legwork and documentation, particularly for people needing a quick loan. Specifically, Gig-economy employees may have trouble getting the money they need because of these traditional lenders’ stringent rules and documentation.Although payday loans are available, they often have exploitative and discriminatory terms. High-interest rates and hidden fees put borrowers in a trap from which they may find it difficult to ever get out from under.Hence, this novel loan marketplace from Frello is quite handy. As the name suggests, this type of loan offers friendlier, fast and easy access to small amounts of cash, typically up to...

The Time Freedom Blueprint: The Rainmaker Challenge’s Game-changing Approach to eCommerce

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

Photo courtesy of The Rainmaker Family“We wanted to create a space where motivated moms could thrive, not just as business owners, but as balanced individuals. Time is the currency of life, and we firmly believe that mothers should be able to create wealth and financial independence without sacrificing precious moments with their families,” says Stephen Diaz, co-founder of The Rainmaker Family, an innovative online education company dedicated to empowering motivated moms in their pursuit of financial freedom.As the eCommerce industry continues to experience unprecedented growth, with online sales surpassing the $6 trillion mark in 2023, more moms are realizing the essence and financial independence and seeking opportunities to become their own bosses.Led by founders Stephen and Chelsey Diaz, the Rainmaker Challenge has been making waves in the industry, offering a transformative approach to eCommerce that allows mothers to create thriving online brands while reclaiming t...

Man Dies in Speeding Collision on 6th Street [Long Beach, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

63-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Speeding Car Accident on Santiago AvenueLONG BEACH, CA (August 7, 2023) – Late Friday morning, one man was killed in a speeding collision on 6th Street.Police responded to the scene around 10:10 a.m., near Santiago Avenue on July 28th.According to reports, the 63-year-old male driver of a Nissan Rogue was traveling on the wrong side of the road at a high rate of speed.Eventually, the speeding vehicle struck a parked car, ejecting the driver onto the road. Medics arrived and transported the man to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers suspect that speed played a factor. However, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. At this time, the identity of the man was not yet released, pending family notification.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased man who are grieving over the l...

49ers QB Roll Call: Will Brock Purdy sit out against Raiders?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Here is Monday’s practice report on how the 49ers’ quarterbacks looked at training camp:BROCK PURDYPurdy’s comeback from elbow surgery will carry over this week against the Raiders, albeit in joint practices Thursday and Friday rather than in Sunday’s preseason opener.“I doubt Brock plays,” coach Kyle Shanahan said. “I haven’t fully decided it yet.”In seemingly hogging the ball Monday in camp’s hottest practice (87 degrees), Purdy completed 9-of-18 passes, one of which got intercepted by Tashaun GIpson Sr. when tipped by cornerback Charvarius Ward. Perhaps Purdy’s best throw came when he found Jauan Jennings at the front right pylon for a touchdown against Ward, who playfully jawed with Jennings earlier in practice and again after that play.Purdy is expected to practice in Tuesday’s lighter session — Monday’s spanned two hours — and then, after Wednesday’s day off, get...

Former Oakland A’s outfielder claimed off waivers by Cleveland Guardians

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

Ramón Laureano, who was designated for assignment by the Oakland A’s over the weekend, has landed in the middle of a division playoff race.The 29-year-old outfielder was claimed off waivers by Cleveland and figures to move right into the middle of the Guardians’ outfield mix.Laureano goes from the team with the worst record in baseball (32-80) to a team battling for the A.L. Central title. Cleveland (54-58) trails Minnesota by just 4.5 games. The Guardians likely will have to win the Central to return to the playoffs for the second year in a row. They entered the day 8.5 games out of the final spot in the AL wild-card race.The A’s placed Laureano, who appeared to be a budding star for the franchise in 2019, to make room for the return of center fielder Esteury Ruiz from the 10-day injured list. But it also could signal that top prospect Lawrence Butler might soon arrive in Oakland.Butler, 23, had a breakout spring training despite never playing a game above Single-...

Detached house sells for $1.6 million in San Ramon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

2550 Marsh Drive – Google Street ViewA 1,817-square-foot house built in 1978 has changed hands. The property located in the 2500 block of Marsh Drive in San Ramon was sold on July 11, 2023. The $1,630,000 purchase price works out to $897 per square foot. This single-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and two baths. On the exterior, the home features wood shake roofing / shingles. Additionally, the home includes an attached two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 8,343 square feet.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:On Salamanca Court, San Ramon, in September 2022, a 2,795-square-foot home was sold for $2,058,000, a price per square foot of $736. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,718-square-foot home on the 2600 block of Marsh Drive in San Ramon sold in August 2022, for $1,925,000, a price per square foot of $708. The home has 4 bedrooms an...

Nevada teen’s alleged killer found dead while awaiting trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

The man accused of killing a Nevada teenager after abducting her from a Walmart parking lot died in his jail cell on Saturday, said the sheriff’s office in Lyon County.Naomi Irion. (Family photograph via Lyon County sheriff’s office) Troy Driver, 43, is thought to have intentionally asphyxiated himself, the sheriff said.Driver was awaiting trial for the murder of Naomi Irion, 18. Her body was found in a desert grave in March 2022, two weeks after she went missing from a Fernley parking lot where she was waiting for a predawn shuttle bus to her job.Driver was arrested after a neighbor in Fallon reported that the man had a pickup truck that resembled one seen on surveillance video from the parking lot.Sheriff Brad Pope’s statement on Sunday said Driver was found unconscious during a routine cell check at 6:17 p.m. Saturday. He was in a maximum-security cell and had no contact with other inmates, the statement said.Deputies and fire department paramedics attempte...

Moments before murder trial over fatal beating of 75-year-old man, Alameda DA’s office dismisses enhancements

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

OAKLAND — Just minutes before presenting his overview of a murder and robbery case to jurors, an Alameda County prosecutor dropped enhancements that would have led to longer prison terms if both defendants are convicted.Deputy District Attorney Peter McGuiness moved to dismiss special circumstances enhancements and allegations that both defendants have prior convictions that amount to a strike under California law. McGuiness described it as a decision by his office but didn’t go into detail.The defendants, Teaunte Bailey, 28, and Demetrius Britton, 58, are both charged with murdering 75-year-old Pak Ho during his morning walk on March 9, 2021, in Oakland’s Adams Point neighborhood. Bailey has prior strike convictions for burglary and Britton has prior robbery convictions, according to court records.When it was time to make his opening statement, McGuiness told jurors that Bailey and Britton spent the morning driving around Oakland in search of people to rob. Ho, a ...

Monday is back to school day for Oakland public school children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

(BCN) -- Tens of thousands of children returned to school Monday for the first day of the 2023-24 school year in the Oakland Unified School District, a spokesperson for the school district said. Children have big smiles and are enjoying friends that they haven't seen in a while, along with new playgrounds, spokesman John Sasaki said Monday morning. Angus Cloud memorial grows in Oakland The new playgrounds, like the one unveiled Saturday at Hoover Elementary School, were made possible through partnerships with groups like Eat. Learn. Play., a foundation started by Stephen and Ayesha Curry that helps Oakland children. School district officials are aware that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger. Sasaki said schools are following health recommendations and anyone who becomes infected should stay home for their health and others. The school district is still handing out COVID-19 home testing kits and hopes students and parents will take precautions. Co...

Elderly woman and boy stabbed to death in San Jose home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:05:09 GMT

(KRON) -- An elderly woman and a young boy were found dead inside a home in San Jose on Friday, according to the San Jose Police Department. San Jose police officers described the grisly double homicide scene as traumatizing. The woman and boy had been stabbed. Both victims were declared dead at the scene. Officers were initially called to the Parkmore Avenue home in Vista apartment complex at 10:06 a.m. on Friday to conduct a welfare check, SJPD Sgt. Steve Aponte said. "Upon arrival it was very clear that there was a crime scene. There was an elderly female victim, as well as a juvenile victim," Aponte said. "This type of loss can be traumatic. We are seeking justice," Aponte told reporters at a news conference Monday. The boy was reportedly just six years old. "The motive and circumstances of this incident are still under investigation," Aponte said. Aponte declined to tell reporters if a suspect has been identified or apprehended.Detectives are asking the public for additional ev...