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Colorado dentist accused of poisoning wife tried to get fellow inmate to plant fake suicide notes: police
A dentist accused of killing his wife by putting poison in her protein shakes asked a fellow jail inmate to plant letters to make it look like his wife was suicidal, police say.
James Craig asked the inmate to put the letters in Craig’s garage and truck at his home, Aurora police detective Bobbi Olson testified Wednesday at a court hearing on the new allegation against Craig, KMGH-TV reported. The inmate believed the letters were written by Craig but meant to appear as if his wife, Angela Craig, had written them, said Olson, the lead detective in the case.
Angela Craig, a 43-year-old mother of six who was married to her husband for 23 years, died in March 2023 of poisoning from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, the latter a substance found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to the coroner.
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Craig is alleged to have bought poisons online just before his wife began to experience symptoms that doctors could not find a cause for. But his lawyers have argued there is no direct evidence that he put poison in his wife’s shakes and have accused Olson of being biased against him.
Colorado dentist James Craig, right, is accused of fatally poisoning his wife and the mother of his six kids, Angela Craig. (Facebook)
According to Olson, Craig offered money to pay for the bond for the inmate to be released from jail or perform free dental work in exchange for planting the letters but the inmate decided not to take him up on the offer, the detective testified.
The inmate instead contacted law enforcement, she said.
The defense argued that the inmate was not a credible witness.
One of Craig’s lawyers, Andrew Ho, pointed out that the inmate only contacted authorities after an initial hearing to review the evidence in the case last summer, which was widely covered by the media, and that the inmate could not accurately identify the color of Craig’s truck.
However, a judge agreed prosecutors had presented enough evidence for Craig to also be tried on the new charge involving the inmate, filed last month, of solicitation to commit tampering with physical evidence. The inmate’s name was redacted from the document.
Craig was already charged with first-degree murder and and another count of solicitation to commit tampering with physical evidence. He pleaded not guilty to those two charges in November 2023.
Craig is scheduled to face trial on Aug. 8.
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Three of Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation released statements on Saturday, Jan.3, in response to President Trump’s overnight operation in Venezuela.
“At a time when Americans can’t afford rent, healthcare, or groceries, the Trump administration found time and money for regime change in Venezuela, risking a war that Americans don’t want. Before we spend another dollar on this reckless conflict, the American people deserve answers, including what this administration’s exit strategy is. Americans wanted help and hope in 2026, not another war,” said Tokuda.
U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02)
Others echoed concerns about the legality of the operation, pointing to both international law and the U.S. Constitution. While acknowledging Venezuela’s political situation, some members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation said military action raises serious questions that extend beyond the actions of any one leader.
“Nicholas Maduro is an illegitimate and oppressive dictator and the people of Venezuela deserve better. But that alone doesn’t justify an armed attack on a sovereign country and forced regime change in violation of international law,” said Case. “And unless there was an imminent threat to our country, it doesn’t justify violating our Constitution and war powers law, which wisely reserves to Congress the grave decision to go to war.”
U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01)
Case also emphasized that Congress plays a critical role in decisions involving war and military force.
“I don’t yet know the full facts or the President’s justification to attack Venezuela, place our troops in harm’s way, capture Maduro and administer the country,” said Case. “But the precedent of any President taking our country to war arbitrarily, single-handedly and without the approval of Congress has cascading effects that are far more dangerous.”
U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01)
Senator Brian Schatz also weighed in, saying the operation could put American lives and interests at risk.
“President Trump is jeopardizing American lives and interests — and stating plainly that the purpose is for U.S. oil companies to make money in Venezuela. Either these companies knew about these plans in advance, or he’s ordering corporations to be a part of his effort to overthrow another government,” said Schatz. “This operation is illegal under international law and unconstitutional without prior congressional approval. The United States should not be running other countries for any reason. We should have learned by now not to get involved in endless wars and regime change missions that carry catastrophic consequences for Americans.”
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i)
Hawaii’s congressional lawmakers stressed that, while the situation in Venezuela is complex, military action should not be taken lightly.
“Nicolas Maduro should be held accountable for his actions, but Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to overthrow his regime does nothing to make our country safer. Instead, without any authorization from Congress or any clear plan for what comes next, Trump is plunging our nation into a conflict that could put American lives at risk while destabilizing the region and our relationships with our allies,” said Hirono. “Trump’s characteristically chaotic suggestion that the U.S is “going to run” Venezuela indefinitely, without any details, shows his disregard for the consequences of decades of misguided American intervention around the world. Trump promised to “end forever wars” and not engage in regime change. As usual, he says one thing and does another.”
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)
With questions still surrounding the operation, Hawaii’s congressional leaders say transparency and oversight are critical moving forward. They stated that decisions of this extent should not be made without the involvement of Congress or the public.
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An apex predator threatening a key sector in the U.S. Pacific Northwest is now the unlikely source of a bipartisan alliance in the House of Representatives.
Sea lions and their impact on salmon are a growing issue for Washington state, according to Reps. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash., and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash.
“There’s a wall that stops the two parties from meeting in the middle on a lot of issues,” Gluesenkamp Perez told Fox News Digital. “Most of the time, you have to go brick by brick to tear it down. Every now and then, you can chuck a 2,500-pound sea lion at it.”
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California sea lions, apex predators, are posing an issue for salmon and steelhead trout populations in the Pacific Northwest. (Janet Jensen/Tacoma News Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
The California sea lion population has boomed, thanks to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972. It’s now posing a threat to already endangered native fish species in Washington State.
Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife has deemed sea lions a “serious threat” to Columbia River salmon and steelhead trout.
Both types of fish are key to the state’s culture, economy and natural ecosystems.
“Salmon are a huge deal in Washington State. We have extensive salmon-bearing rivers that have historical cultural significance to our Native American tribes, a lot of interest and economic activity with sports fishermen, and our rivers are also the site of really important hydroelectric dams,” Baumgartner told Fox News Digital.
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Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash., attends a hearing on Feb. 5, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images)
“There are now huge numbers of sea lions in a far disproportionate amount to any sort of historical numbers that sit at the mouth of the Columbia River … and eat salmon all day. They have a huge impact on the number of salmon.”
Gluesenkamp Perez said action to reduce the invasive sea lion population is “exactly the type of real-world problem that Americans want Congress to be able to solve.”
“Many of my colleagues love to put their partisan blinders on, but it’s hard for even them to ignore their eyes when they see a sedan-sized pinniped snarfing up the salmon and steelhead that many of our communities depend on,” Gluesenkamp Perez said.
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Baumgartner called for “broader latitude” for “more aggressive sea lion management techniques.”
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., walks up the House steps for the final votes in the Capitol before Congress’ October recess, Sept. 25, 2024. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images)
A subcommittee panel on the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing earlier this month on sea lion predation in the Pacific Northwest. Both Baumgartner and Gluesenkamp Perez participated.
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“Save more salmon, shoot more sea lions,” Baumgartner posted on X days after the hearing.
Gluesenkamp Perez compared the size of the Steller sea lion, another species threatening fish in the area, to a Toyota Corolla during the hearing.
“Southwest Washington has a serious predatory pinniped problem — tens of thousands of massive invasive sea lions are venturing further and further up the Columbia River and its tributaries to gorge on our local salmon. I’m pushing to explore more effective lethal removal options,” she posted on X.
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However you feel about 2025, that year is ready to sunset and 2026 is waiting in the wings, ready to take center stage. With the new year’s arrival, it’s time to start making plans — lots of ’em — to eat and drink. Afterall, that’s what keeps the year feeling fun and bright. Here’s where Eater SF comes in. We’ve collected some of the most exciting winter restaurant openings on the horizon so you can mark it in your calendar and fire up the group chat when it’s time. Happy eating in 2026.
Merchant Roots’s big move to SoMa gave the tasting menu restaurant a chance to spread its wings, with a space big enough to fit chef Ryan Shelton and his team’s big ambitions. Now the team is moving into new territory with the opening of Bar Orso, a cocktail lounge housed inside the Merchant space with just 12 seats to its name. Befitting the restaurant’s wild themed dinners, the bar is planned to be just as immersive, a “redwood forest dreamscape,” per a press release. There are 15 cocktails created for the bar, folding in elements like fernet made by the team, green tea cotton candy, plus small plates to nosh on, and visitors can stay for an hour or a five-course cocktail and food tasting menu. 1148 Mission Street, San Francisco
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Flour + Water continues the expansion of its pizza division with the opening of its latest F+W Pizza Shop location. This time, the team is making a big leap across the Bay Bridge, setting up East Bay headquarters in Uptown Oakland on 24th Street. The dough will come from the pizzeria flagship in North Beach, and the new shop will offer the company’s 13-inch pies, gluten-free Sicilian-style squares, and quick slices to-go. There will also be salads, antipasto, and soft serve, plus beer and wine to boot. 269 24th Street, Suite 100, Oakland
Chefs Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz, the couple behind Presidio gem Dalida, have embarked on their next project, and are just about ready to debut their new restaurant, dubbed Maria Isabel. This time they’re setting up in the Presidio Heights neighborhood, taking over the former Ella’s American Kitchen location on Presidio Avenue. The menu is based on chef Laura Ozyilmaz’s roots in Mexico’s Guerrero and Sinaloa, per a press release, utilizing seasonal California ingredients. 500 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco
Another restaurant is making the leap out of San Francisco, and this time it’s Marina favorite Causwells. But rather than the East Bay, chef Adam Rosenblum and restaurant partner Elmer Mejicanos are traveling down the Peninsula to Menlo Park, which has become a hotbed for new restaurant openings in the last two years. The new space is twice the size of the Marina location, and with it comes Causwells favorites, yes, but Rosenblum and Mejicanos will expand the food and drink menu a bit to match their ambitious new location. Springline, 550 Oak Grove, Menlo Park
Club Deluxe is a storied part of San Francisco’s jazz scene, first opening in 1978 and maintaining a live-music presence that lasted decades. It was with much sadness that the business officially shut down for good in April 2023, but now Club Deluxe is being lovingly resurrected by industry vets Jay Bordeleau and Christian Beaulieu. Renamed the DeLuxe, visitors can expect more live music, from both new and returning artists and bands. A new cocktail menu is also in the works, leaning toward takes on classic drinks. 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco
David Barzelay and Colleen Booth of Lazy Bear and True Laurel are readying their highly anticipated French restaurant JouJou, taking up space in the Design District. The a la carte menu is seafood-centric — “but not exclusively so,” a press release adds — with dishes such as a vichysoisse with caviar and a showy shellfish plateaux. The place also sounds like a stunner, with semi-circle booths in the main dining room, a raw bar with a view of the kitchen, a glass-enclosed patio featuring seating and the main bar, as well as a sunken area called the Rose Room. This is one to look out for. 1 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco
Meyhouse burst onto the Bay Area dining scene in August 2023, moving from pop-up status to full-on restaurant, sharing Turkish culture and cuisine with Palo Alto. Owners Omer Artun and Koray Altinsoy have been on a roll since then, quickly expanding into a second location in Sunnyvale, and even adding live jazz to the Palo Alto branch. Now the duo is set to expand their restaurant to the East Bay, adding a new outpost to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, both as a restaurant and jazz venue. Expect the same style of food with California produce and ingredients, just in a new part of the Bay. 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon
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