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From Istanbul to Hollywood: Elif Balci’s Meteoric Rise in Film Marketing Production

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

In the heart of Istanbul, a vibrant city that bridges the East and West, a young, ambitious dreamer was setting her sights far beyond the ancient architecture and bustling markets. Today, Elif Balci, that very dreamer, has successfully journeyed from Istanbul’s cobblestone streets to the glittering lights of Hollywood, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry as a Production Coordinator at the prestigious agency, Tiny Hero.There’s a specific journey each individual embarks on, a roadmap of experiences that paves their way toward success. For Elif, this journey began in 2018 when she left her home in Istanbul to attend college in the U.S. That leap of faith presented her with an incredible opportunity that would ultimately shape her career trajectory.One pivotal day, she received an email from a professor who also served as her mentor. It was about an opportunity to participate in the judging process for the 2021 Clio Entertainment Awards. Recognizing the potential,...

Anna Severino’s Journey from Young Mother to E-commerce Guru

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

In the sprawling world of e-commerce, there are a few trailblazers whose stories stand out, fueling the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs. One such story is that of Anna Severino, a dynamic woman who charted a remarkable journey from a young mother to a successful businesswoman and e-commerce expert, a story that not only inspires but also redefines the definition of success, transcending societal norms and personal constraints.Anna’s life seemed destined for a familiar pattern. After becoming a mother at a young age, she juggled parenting her newborn baby while earning a degree. However, conventional 9-to-5 job opportunities felt restrictive to her spirit. Anna knew there was more to life—a calling that wouldn’t force her to compromise on her child’s upbringing. She yearned for financial freedom and the chance to shape her own path.Armed with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, she established a brand in the health and wellness sector. She successfully expanded it acr...

Police identify suspect sought in Oakland 4-year-old’s shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

OAKLAND — Police on Friday released the name and photo of a man sought in connection with the shooting of a 4-year-old girl Wednesday night in her East Oakland home.The girl, who was wounded in the leg, remains hospitalized in stable condition.The Oakland Police Department asked the community for help locating 19-year-old Lamarion Griffin of Oakland. Griffin is wanted in connection with the shooting of a four-year-old child that occurred on May 31, 2023, just before 9:00 p.m. in the 3400 block of 68th Avenue. (Courtesy Oakland Police Department) Police identified the man they are seeking as Lamarion Griffin, 19, of Oakland.Police did not say if they believe Griffin is the actual shooter or if he has any connection to the home where the girl lives.The shooting happened about 9 p.m. Wednesday in a residence in the 3400 block of 68th Avenue.Police have not said if the gun was recovered or what investigators believe led up to the shooting.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland ...

San Jose’s Aaron Gordon took in the beauty of the NBA Finals arriving in Denver, then took over in Game 1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

Nathaniel Rateliff bellowed “The Star Spangled Banner,” tipoff approached and the Nuggets stepped to the precipice of history.As the NBA Finals arrived on the Front Range after 47 years in the league and a frenetic Ball Arena brimmed, Aaron Gordon relished the scene.“It was just like, it was beautiful,” Gordon beamed after the Nuggets polished off a 104-93 Game 1 victory over Miami. “I took a moment during the national anthem was like, ‘Wow, this is really the NBA Finals and it’s really, really cool.’”Pregame nerves would have been perfectly understandable for the 27-year-old forward from San Jose. He’d played in 596 regular-season and 35 playoff games over nine professional seasons, but his 632nd time on an NBA floor doubled was his Finals debut.A day before, he told reporters he planned to embrace the new frontier by staying “deeply present.”“I think that’s a reward in its own right,” added the former Archbishop Mitty High star. “Just be in the moment. Enjoy this, regardless of th...

Sale closed in Pleasanton: $2.2 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

1164 Hopkins Way – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 1100 block of Hopkins Way in Pleasanton was sold on April 25, 2023 for $2,205,000, or $865 per square foot. The house, built in 1989, has an interior space of 2,550 square feet. The property features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and three parking spaces. The unit sits on an 0.3-acre lot.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 3,609-square-foot home on the 4800 block of Braxton Place in Pleasanton sold in November 2022, for $2,500,000, a price per square foot of $693. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.In April 2023, a 2,302-square-foot home on Middleton Place in Pleasanton sold for $1,950,000, a price per square foot of $847. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Hopkins Way, Pleasanton, in June 2022, a 3,016-square-foot home was sold for $2,860,000, a price per square foot of $948. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Is SF Giants’ Kuiper ready to retire? His broadcast partner responds to new rumor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Any suggestion that Duane Kuiper might be ready to step away from calling San Francisco Giants games at the end of this season is complete bunk, his longtime friend and broadcast partner Mike Krukow said Friday.A report published Wednesday by media blogger Rich Lieberman said Kuiper has been “contemplating leaving for several months” and that NBC Sports’ decision last month to fire his younger brother Glen from his job as A’s play-by-play broadcaster last month might have accelerated the process. Duane Kuiper has also dealt with health issues that caused him to miss several games during the 2021 season.Krukow, though, told KNBR’s morning show Friday that a Kuiper farewell after this season “is not going to happen.”“So whoever was responsible for creating that BS, shame on you, because Kuip and I are not retiring,” Krukow said on the “Murph & Mac” show. “We’re both going to retire the same day, and it’s going to be when we drop dead behind ...

Citing its ‘vulgarity or violence,’ Utah district bans Bible

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

By Sam Metz | Associated PressSALT LAKE CITY — The Good Book is being treated like a bad book in Utah after a parent frustrated by efforts to ban materials from schools convinced a suburban district that some Bible verses were too vulgar or violent for younger children.The 72,000-student Davis School District north of Salt Lake City removed the Bible from its elementary and middle schools while keeping it in high schools after a committee reviewed the scripture in response to a parental complaint. The district has removed other titles, including Sherman Alexie’s “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” and John Green’s “Looking for Alaska,” following a 2022 state law requiring districts to include parents in decisions over what constitutes “sensitive material.”A district spokesperson, Chris Williams, said it doesn’t differentiate between requests to review books. The reviews are handled by a committee of made up of teach...

Bellarmine names former Super Bowl champ as its new football coach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

SAN JOSE – David Diaz-Infante has been hired to replace Jalal Beauchman as the head coach of the storied Bellarmine College Prep football program, the school announced Friday.Diaz-Infante graduated from Bellarmine in 1982 before going on to play at San Jose State and in the NFL. The former offensive lineman won two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos in the late 1990s.“David brings a sense of pride, tradition, and hard work from his playing days at Bellarmine, San Jose State, and the NFL,” Bellarmine athletic director Kevin Saldivar said in a news release. “His love and enthusiasm for Bellarmine football and the life lessons that the game can teach young men is what is most exciting about this new chapter of Bellarmine football. I can’t wait to see David build on the past success of the program while forging his own legacy for many years to come.”Diaz-Infante, 59, played on the Bells’ first Central Coast Section championship team in 1981.“I am beyond excited to hav...

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Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

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Suspect wanted in shooting of 4-year-old identified by Oakland PD

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department has identified a suspect wanted in connection to the shooting of a 4-year-old girl earlier this week. On Friday, OPD identified the suspect as 19-year-old Lamarion Griffin of Oakland. Mugshot released of San Jose crime spree suspect; 3 dead Griffin is wanted in connection to the shooting that occurred on Wednesday, May 31 just before 9 p.m. in the 3400 block of 68th Avenue. The victim in that shooting, a 4-year-old girl, was taken to the hospital and is currently listed in stable condition. Oakland PD and CrimeStoppers of Oakland are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information about Griffin's whereabouts is asked to contact the OPD Criminal Investigation Division at (510) 238-3644.