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Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Vanessa Hudgens' former house lists in California. See the ‘sky high' beauty
The exquisite home that was once the place where Vanessa Hudgens of 'High School Musical' fame would rest her head has landed on the real estate market in California. And boy, is it a looker. 'Presenting a grand, enchanting residence of notable distinction sited sky high in the hills of Studio City's acclaimed Wrightwood Estates,' the listing on Sotheby's Realty says. 'Crowning over a 1/3 acre lot on a peaceful, serene cul-de-sac, the home beautifully bridges the aesthetic divide between structure and nature surrounded by a vast, magnificent mountain backdrop.' The 'The Princess Switch' actor lived in the residence — which is listed for $4.375 million — from 2008-2019, a news release says. And it's easy to see why it was her longtime estate. 'Boundless, breathtaking views of the mountains beyond and the city below are showcased from abundant vantage points, expansive picture frame windows and view decks throughout the property,' the listing describes. 'Inspired by the famed Santa Barbara Spanish, this romantic architecture is timeless in its appeal. A unique symmetry of alluring old world elegance with the superlative style, high design and appealing amenities ideally suited for today's modern living.' The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom house has an abundance of high-end features in and out of its 5,288-square-foot interior, per the listing, which includes: Open floorplanChef's kitchenSpacious family roomPrivate backyardOutdoor BBQLawnPoolDining terraceLounge terracePrimary suite with terraceThree car garageTheater The home is near a handful of the top movie and television studios including Disney and Warner Bros., the listing notes. Notable for her work in the 'High School Musical' franchise, Hudgens is also a familiar face on Broadway and played Rizzo in 'Grease Live!' Her most recent works include 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' 'French Girl' and 'Downtown Owl,' IMDb says. The listing is held by Michael J. Okun of Sotheby's International Realty – Sherman Oaks Brokerage.
Chicago Tribune
11-03-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Murder trial begins for Harvey man charged in fatal 2020 New Lenox gas station shooting
Almost five years after 19-year-old Charles Baird was shot outside a Circle K gas station in New Lenox — the village's first homicide in two decades — the trial for a Harvey man facing murder charges began Tuesday. Baird's mother, Jennifer, has maintained a memorial at the Circle K gas station on Nelson Road since her son's death. Aside from the flowers, it remains mostly intact. 'It's my son, Charlie,' Baird, a New Lenox resident for 25 years, said with sorrow after prosecutors showed her a picture of her middle child Tuesday. The defendant was 16 when prosecutors say he shot Baird outside the Circle K. The teen, now 21, faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting May 11, 2020. The Daily Southtown isn't naming the defendant because he was a juvenile when charged. Baird, a Lincoln-Way West High School graduate, was living with his parents and working as a cook at Red Robin in Orland Park at the time of his death. His father, David Baird, previously told the Southtown Charles shared a Mother's Day dinner with the family just hours before the shooting, and went out afterward. 'On May 10, 2020, Mother's Day, Charlie Baird said goodbye to his mom for the last time, because later that night, Charlie Baird was shot and killed by this defendant as he was running for his life,' Assistant State's Attorney Lauren Senko told Will County Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak, who will decide the case in a bench trial. Prosecutors said DNA evidence links the defendant to the crime. Jason Strzelecki, a Will County public defender representing the Harvey man, said he plans to prove his innocence via testimony from the defendant's brother, who Strzelecki claims was with him the entire night of the shooting. 'This is one of those cases where it's actually going to be a lot easier for me to talk to you about what won't be presented during trial,' Strzelecki said. 'Your honor, there will be no credible testimony from any eyewitness to say that (the defendant) committed this murder. There will be no forensic evidence to show that (the defendant) pulled the trigger in this case. There is no murder weapon. There is no confession.' Patricia Hudgens, the store manager at Circle K, said Baird, a regular customer, parked at a gas pump just before midnight and entered the store. Realizing he had forgotten his wallet, Baird returned to his car to get it and came back inside. Hudgens then noticed a black SUV, which had been stolen from Lockport two days before, driving around the parking lot, parking in different spots and eventually stopping at a gas pump across from Baird's car. She saw someone get out of the SUV and try the door handle on Baird's car, she said. 'I asked him if he knew these people,' Hudgens said. 'He said, 'No.'' Baird left the store and walked back to his car, only to be approached by one of the people from the SUV. As Baird tried to run back into the store, the man pulled out a gun and shot him in the back, Hudgens said. After she heard the gunshot, Hudgens said she locked herself in a back office and called 911. Prosecutors showed several minutes of video footage showing Baird staggering into the Circle K, bleeding heavily, collapsing to the floor, briefly regaining his footing and then collapsing again. New Lenox police Deputy Chief Tim Perry, a sergeant at the time and responded to the shooting, said he saw blood outside the gas station's entrance and Baird walking toward the door. Perry said Baird was pale, had labored breathing, was bleeding profusely from his back and had a protrusion in his lower abdomen from the bullet. Baird was taken to Silver Cross Hospital in critical condition and died three days later at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Prosecutors said the defendant's DNA was found on a cigarette butt in the back of the black SUV. The defendant was arrested May 11, charged as an adult for the shooting and has remained in custody at the Will County Adult Detention Facility. During booking, prosecutors said the defendant told officers he was in possession of a firearm before his arrest and asked whether others in the vehicle would be charged. 'None of these witnesses will be able to tell us that much, the best they will be able to do is offer speculation, a whole string of speculation,' Strzelecki said. 'In short, there will be a lot of witnesses, but not a lot of substance.' The trial will resume Wednesday at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet.
USA Today
19-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Golfweek Pirates Classic: Thad Hudgens makes his presence known with opening 67
Golfweek Pirates Classic: Thad Hudgens makes his presence known with opening 67 When Thad Hudgens turned 50 years old two years ago, he saw a short runway in his golf career leading to the senior amateur circuit. 'This is kind of my last little stretch to get my game going,' said Hudgens, of Longwood, Florida. 'I'll see what I can do for the seniors coming up. Here between turning 50 and now, I've been working pretty hard at it. Just going to work like crazy all the way until 55 and see if I can do something.' In his first national Golfweek event, Hudgens laid out a round that suggests 2025 could be a very good year. Playing in the Mid-Master division (for players aged 40-55) of the inaugural Golfweek Pirates Classic, Hudgens opened with a 4-under 67 at TPC Tampa Bay that left him with an immediate three-shot lead. He began his day with an eagle at the par-4 first hole after his 110-yard approach with a gap wedge found the bottom of the hole. From there, Hudgens parred out on the front nine then added three birdies and a single bogey on the back nine. He leads Jerry Slagle of Southlake, Texas, who had 1-under 70, in the combined Mid-Master/Senior Division. 'I played pretty good the whole day, only made one bogey so it was pretty steady,' he said. Hudgens is more than 10 years removed from winning the 2014 Florida Mid-Amateur. He has twice won the Lupton Invitational (2017 and 2013), a top amateur event at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee, and he made the second round of match play at the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur. His annual schedule typically revolves heavily around Florida State Golf Association events with a handful of invitationals in the mix, too. So far, Hudgens has tried twice, unsuccessfully, to qualify for both the U.S. Senior Open and British Senior Open. Within the last few months, Hudgens began working with U.K.-based swing instructor Liam Robinson, with whom he connected on social media. Robinson, a talented player in his own right who formerly competed on the DP World Tour, has helped Hudgens step up his game. 'He came into town for a couple weeks so I worked with him a good bit – that was maybe three weeks ago,' Hudgens said. Hudgens played college golf at Ole Miss in the early 1990s, then competed briefly as a professional, mostly on the Hooters Tour, Golden Bear Tour and what is now the Korn Ferry Tour. He qualified for one PGA Tour event, the FedEx St. Jude Classic, in 1993. Notably, Hudgens' life outside of golf revolves around Huey Magoo's, the chain of chicken restaurants that he and a former Ole Miss teammate founded in 2004. At the Golfweek Pirates Classic, Hudgens' opening 67 was the low score across all divisions by some amount. Mike Arter of Lakeville, Massachusetts, leads the Super Senior Division after a 3-over 74 with Byron Whitman of Bonita Springs, Florida, one shot back. Tampa's Kevin Macy turned in an even-par 72 to reach the top of the leaderboard in the Legends division and leads Greg Osborne of Litiz, Pennsylvania, who shot 3 over. Greg Osborne's older brother John Osborne, who lives in Vero Beach, Florida, leads the Super Legends Division after also firing 74. Frank Polizzi of Plymouth Meeting, Massachusetts, was at 4 over.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Manhunt for Illinois PCP offender who skipped jury trial, sentenced in absentia
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of Jerry Hudgens, 43, after he was convicted in absentia for being an armed habitual criminal and sentenced to spend 16 years in prison. According to Winnebago County State's Attorney J. Hanley, Hudgens was convicted in a jury trial in December 2024 at which he did not appear. South Beloit Police officers responded to a traffic accident on Gardner Street and I-90 on October 22nd, 2021, and said Hudgens was standing outside a black Ford van, looking at the tire. Officers said Hudgens was unintelligible when spoken to. Later, it was determined he was under the influence of PCP. A search of Hudgens' vehicle revealed he was in possession of a loaded firearm, which was found between the driver's seat and the center console. Having been previously convicted of armed robbery and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon in Cook County, Hudgens was legally forbidden from having a firearm. He was convicted on charges of Armed Habitual Criminal, Driving Under the Influence, and Improper Lane Usage. In addition to his 16-year sentence, Hudgens must also spend thee years on parole. He is currently at large. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
