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Jeff Cefalia: A Master Builder Blending Passion and Precision in Real Estate Development

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

Jeff Cefalia, a native of Newport Beach, California, is a living testament to the power of determination, grit, and passion. From his early years as a national rowing champion to his current success as the founder and leader of Cefalia Development, Jeff has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence. In this article, we will explore the remarkable journey of Jeff Cefalia, a man who has not only achieved extraordinary success in the world of real estate development but has also redefined the standards of quality and design in the industry.The Foundation of a Master BuilderJeff’s journey began in Newport Beach, where he was born and raised. As a young man, he discovered the importance of mental toughness and grit when he won a rowing national championship. These invaluable life lessons would later serve as the bedrock for his future endeavors.Jeff attended the University of San Diego, where he pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During this time, he...

The Wrinkle Room Celebrates the Life of L.A. Scene Queen Sean DeLear

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

As we wrote in our obit back in 2017, local punk singer/party queen Sean DeLear was a bright light in local music, art and nightlife circles, and a “ubiquitous L.A. scene-stealer.” Frequently covered in LA Weekly‘s notorious LA Dee Da column, SeanD, as we noted, did drag on his own terms, and he dazzled us all with his performance talents (in the band Glue) and just by existing, with a vivacious zest for life, in and out of dresses and heels.The Wrinkle Room, the new salon and performance lounge for L.A.’s creative elders (over 50) and their friends, presents its first live event, which should serve as a celebration of DeLear and a reunion for old school Silver Lake/Echo Park scenesters (this writer proudly identifies as part of the tribe) and those who revere them. All are welcome.Festivities include: a panel discussion about the just-released collection of stories I Could Not Believe It: The 1979 Diaries of SeanDeLear, published by Semiotext(e)/Native Agents featuring ...

Highway 4 bypass in Brentwood to see closures starting Friday as bridge is built

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

Drivers on the State Route 4 in Brentwood could face delays and detours starting Friday as Caltrans installs a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that will span over the bypass to connect two ends of the Mokelumne Trail.The overcrossing will be located south of Lone Tree Way and north of Sand Creek Road.Years in the making, the bridge will close the gap created two decades ago when Highway 4 was expanded. By connecting the two sides of the Mokelumne Trail, the bridge will offer safe access for cyclists and pedestrians for commuting and recreational travel, according to officials.But for drivers, the bridge work will mean the highway will be closed in one direction in the late night and early morning hours starting Friday and for several days afterward.A new pedestrian bridge is constructed across the Highway 4 bypass in Brentwood, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. The bridge will reconnect the Mokelumne Trail for cyclists and pedestrians. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Weather pe...

If Mavs protest, what are the chances the Warriors lose their big victory in Dallas?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

The Warriors’ victory in Dallas was still standing at the end of business Thursday, and it likely will withstand a threatened protest by Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.Cuban had 48 hours to file an official protest of the Warriors’ 127-125 victory Wednesday night. That gives him until the end of business Friday, or perhaps a few hours more, coinciding with the final buzzer of Wednesday night’s game.If a protest is filed, both teams will have five days to present evidence to support its side of the argument. Commissioner Adam Silver will make a ruling within five days of receiving the evidence. There hasn’t been a successful protest since 2008, according to ESPN and the Associated Press.At issue is a play late in the third quarter that gave the Warriors an uncontested basket in a game that ended with a two-point margin. Coming out of a timeout, the Warriors inbounded the ball under the Dallas basket while the Dallas players, all five of them, were at the opposite ...

S. Carolina’s top accountant to quit over $3.5B error

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

By James Pollard | Associated Press/Report for AmericaCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s embattled top accountant will step down next month after a $3.5 billion error in the year-end financial report he oversaw, according to a resignation letter written Thursday that was obtained by The Associated Press.Republican Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom’s decision to leave the post he has held for 20 years came after intense scrutiny of his performance following the blunder and amid rising calls for him to either quit or be removed.The Senate panel investigating the financial misstatement issued a damning report last week accusing Eckstrom of “willful neglect of duty.” As recently as last week, however, Eckstrom had said he would not resign.“I have never taken service to the state I love or the jobs to which I have been elected lightly, endeavoring to work with my colleagues … to be a strong defender of the taxpayer and a good steward of their hard-ea...

SF Giants’ Larry Baer: Total free agent spending easing fans concerns after failure to sign Aaron Judge, Carlos Correa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer said Thursday that Giants fans are starting to come around on the 2023 team following the initial disappointment of the team’s failed pursuit of big-name free agents like Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa.Baer, speaking to a group of team employees and media members at the Giants’ open house at Oracle Park on Thursday morning, pointed to the club’s offseason free agent spending of $200 million as a sign that the team should be much improved this year.“We’re one of two teams to sign five or more players at $25 million or more,” he said. “A lot went into this team.”Michael Conforto (two years, $36 million), Sean Manaea (two years, $25 million), Ross Stripling (two years, $25 million), Taylor Rogers (three years, $33 million) and Mitch Haniger (three years, $43.5 million) made up the core group of additions.Overall, the Giants payroll on Opening Day should go from about $155 million last year to $183 million this year.Baer said he t...

JV remembered by radio co-hosts as Bay Area icon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- WiLD 94.9 radio hosts of "The JV Show" read news on Thursday that they hoped would never come. Hosts Selena and Graham were hosting the show live when they learned that a body found in the San Francisco Bay next to Pier 39 was confirmed to be Jeffrey Vandergrift.Selena said, "Yesterday a body was found at Pier 39. I was hoping and praying that it was not JV. Our last show with him was February 23. Moving forward without him, I can’t even wrap my mind. It’s always going to be 'The JV Show,' especially as long as I’m here at wild."As the voice of WiLD 49.9's popular morning shows, Vandergrift was a Bay Area icon. His love for radio, deep knowledge of music, and unmatched comedy wit resonated with longtime listeners for decades. Jeffrey “JV” Vandergrift formerly appeared on KRON4’s morning newscast as a regular guest. (KRON4 file image)Radio hosts Graham and Selena have kept “The JV Show” on the air despite struggling with sadness and grief ever since ...

Bay Area storm cleanup: Highway lanes closed due to storm impact

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The most recent in a seemingly never-ending series of atmospheric river storms tore through the Bay Area this week, leaving highway lane closures and power outages. High winds and heavy downpours uprooted trees, blew out windows in high-rises and took the lives of five people. Another storm coming to Bay Area to bring more rain Monday As the Bay Area braces for yet another storm next week, storm cleanup and repairs are underway across the region. Follow our blog for the latest.Bay Area storm cleanup updates:3:50 p.m. -- Latest Bay Area storm related Highway closuresThe storm system that moved through the Bay Area earlier this week has resulted in lane closures across the region due to road hazards on the highway. These are the latest storm related highway closures by county, according to Caltrans:EAST BAY REGION:Alameda -- I-580 EB at N. Flynn Rd. at Grant Lane Rd in Livermore, Two right hand lanes closedNORTH BAY REGION:Sonoma -- State Route 12 EB/WB Watm...

Man shot, killed in San Jose early Wednesday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place early Wednesday morning. SJPD said a person was shot and killed on the 800 block of South Jackson Avenue. Body of radio host JV found in San Francisco Bay by Pier 39 SJPD responded to the scene at approximately 3:37 a.m. and found an adult male victim with at least one gunshot wound. Officers and medical personnel attempted life-saving procedures, but the victim was pronounced dead.SJPD is investigating the circumstances and motive of the shooting. The identity of the victim will be released after it is confirmed and the victim's family is notified. The homicide is San Jose's seventh of 2023. Anyone with information is asked to contact SJPD via email: [email protected] and/or [email protected] or at 408-277-5283.KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe,...

Pajaro residents warned to return at own risk as evacuation orders lifted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:24 GMT

(BCN) -- Evacuation orders for the Pajaro community of Monterey County were lifted on Thursday, according to the county, but residents are warned to enter at their own risk due to sewer concerns. The evacuations were ordered in the wake of a levee breach that left some parts of the town under several feet of water on March 10. Bay Area storm cleanup: Over 18K PG&E customers still without power Though people are allowed to return to their homes, the county advised that there are still significant health risks in the area and warned that anyone that does so does at their own risk. There is still no potable water available and toilets cannot be flushed, said county officials, though it said Pajaro Sunny Mesa Services and county staff are working "diligently" to restore the sewer system. For those who return, cleaning, toilet, shower, handwashing and laundry stations have been set up at Pajaro Park at 24 San Juan Road and Pajaro Middle School at 250 Salinas Road in ...