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Did Universal Studios trim trees to mess with striking workers?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

The Los Angeles City Controller's Office is investigating after several trees were trimmed near Universal Studios property on a day when writers, actors and other film industry union workers were set to picket during ongoing labor disputes.The trees were apparently cut sometime over the weekend ahead of Monday's renewed picket lines near Universal property, igniting concerns and theories about whether or not the trees were cut intentionally in an attempt to discourage protests during 90-degree heat.On Tuesday, Kenneth Mejia, the Los Angeles City Controller, announced that his office would investigate the tree trimming.The City of Los Angeles is investigating after trees were cut near Universal Studios property on the weekend of July 15, 2023. (Los Angeles City Controller's Office)The trees are managed by the city, Mejia said, and are "essential to providing Angelenos with significant environmental and public health benefits, especially during a heatwave."The city's public works bure...

Police crack down on pair of street takeovers in Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

The frustrating trend of street takeovers and racing continued Tuesday night, though police in a couple cities cracked down and made multiple arrests and citations and impounded several cars.Dozens of cars, bikes and spectators packed a parking lot in Whittier, as shown in video from the scene. When police arrived at the lot at the corner of Norwalk and Washington boulevards at about 11 p.m., the vehicles scattered in different directions, according to Key News Network.Drivers pulled stunts in a Whittier parking lot on July 18, 2023. (Key News Network)In Rialto, a street racing detail made four arrests for exhibition of speed and another person was arrested for felony evading of law enforcement. "In addition four vehicles were impounded and 20 citations issued," the Rialto Police Department said in a news release. "Street racing is a deadly game that trades lives for adrenaline," Chief Mark P. Kling said in a statement. "The consequences are far from momentary. It's a road paved wit...

Kellie Hart Arrested after Fatal Red-Light Collision on Valley View Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

42-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck in DUI Accident near Hacienda AvenueLAS VEGAS, NV (July 19, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, one woman was killed in a DUI crash and Kellie Hart was arrested.Dispatchers received calls around 5:45 a.m., near Valley View Boulevard and Hacienda Avenue on July 18th.Officers say the driver of a 1995 Ford F-150 was heading east on Hacienda, approaching Valley View Boulevard. At the same time, Hart was driving a southbound 2018 Nissan Titan and failed to stop at the red light.As a result, the Ford and the Nissan collided at the intersection. Paramedics arrived and pronounced the 42-year-old female passenger from inside the Ford dead at the scene.Meanwhile, crews transported three others to UMC Trauma for further treatment. There, officers determined that 39-year-old Hart was impaired at the time. As a result, officers placed her on arrest until she is discharged.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of t...

Colt Smiley Died in Two-Vehicle Crash on Mountain City Highway [Elko, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

25-Year-Old Reckless Driver Dead after Deadly Collision near Argent AvenueELKO, NV (July 19, 2023) – Wednesday evening, police responded to a crash that claimed the life of Colt Smiley.It took place at the intersection of Mountain City Highway and Argent Avenue, at around 7:30 p.m., July 5th.According to the Elko Police Department, Honda Civic driven by 25-year-old Smiley and a Toyota Tacoma were involved in the deadly collision.Investigation showed that Smiley was traveling on Argent Avenue when he failed to yield at a red light and slammed the driver’s side of the Toyota.Furthermore, responding authorities transported Smiley to Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.It was unknown if the driver suffered extensive damages and he remained at the scene.Consequently, the authorities stated that alcohol or drugs were not the contributing factor to the incident. An active investigation is still underway.Sincere sympathies to the family a...

Anthony Bustamante Dead, Andres Santibanez and Sammuel Amorado Arrested after Pedestrian Crash on Sunrise Boulevard [Rancho Cordova, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

39-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident near Folsom BoulevardRANCHO CORDOVA, CA (July 19, 2023) – Saturday night, Anthony Bustamante was killed in a pedestrian crash on Sunrise Boulevard.Officers responded to the scene shortly before 10:00 p.m., near the intersection of Sunrise and Folsom Boulevard.First responders located an unresponsive man on the road who appeared to have been hit by a vehicle.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 39-year-old Bustamante, of Rancho Cordova dead at the scene. Shortly after, crews located a second male victim with non life-threatening injuries.Following preliminary duties, police arrested 54-year-old Andres Santibanez and 52-year-old Sammuel Amorado and booked them into Sacramento County Main Jail for suspected homicide.Investigators suspect that Amorado was driving under the influence and without a license. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.No ...

Beau Pierre Killed in Motorcycle Crash on State Route 27 [Spokane Valley, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

20-Year-Old Rider Dies after Colliding with Vehicle near 8th AvenueSPOKANE VALLEY, WA (July 19, 2023) – On Saturday, a deadly motorcycle-vehicle accident took the life of Beau Pierre.According to the Washington State Patrol, 20-year-old Pierre was traveling from Sprague Avenue and headed south on State Route 27.Furthermore, a vehicle went through the intersection of 8th Avenue & State Route 27 and collided with Pierre.Moreover, Pierre struck the driver’s side of the vehicle and continued to drive until he slammed into a building and ended up in the northbound lane.Unfortunately, the WSP pronounced Pierre deceased at the scene.Also, the WSP officers added that Pierre was wearing his helmet at the time of the incident.Meanwhile, the 69-year-old driver of the involved vehicle suffered injuries and he was rushed to Sacred Heart Medical Center.Consequently, the authorities suspected speed as the factor of the crash and it was unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role.No a...

SJSU’s Cordeiro named MW’s preseason offensive player of the year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

Chevan Cordeiro stepped into the San Jose State backfield last year as a promising transfer from conference rival Hawaii. After his performance in the 2022 season, expectations have increased for his senior year.Cordeiro was named the Mountain West preseason offensive player of the year on Wednesday, one week before the Spartans begin training camp.The honor comes following a second-team all-conference performance from him in 2022, when he led the Mountain West in passing yards (3,251) and touchdown passes (23) while rushing for nine more scores, a modern-era SJSU record for a quarterback. His top performance of the season was a 340-yard, two-touchdown performance in a comeback win over Nevada on Oct. 29, the Spartans’ first game back after the death of running back Camdan McWright.Cordeiro threw just six interceptions, two of which came in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl loss to Eastern Michigan.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Defense: ‘Team chemistry’ fa...

Draymond Green gets in back-and-forth with Jordan Poole’s dad over punch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

Tension that remained following Draymond Green’s punch of Jordan Poole was, at least, part of the reason for Poole’s trade to the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul. Green appeared to rekindle some of those tension in a social media back-and-forth with Poole’s father on Wednesday morning.In a clip posted from an appearance on NBA player Patrick Beverley’s podcast, Green alluded to some of the backstory behind him punching Poole in a pre-season practice last October.“I don’t just hit people,” he said. “Dialogue happens over time. You ain’t just triggered by something that fast to that degree. This is a team, ain’t nobody on my team triggering me in an instant. We know stuff that you don’t say amongst men. We know things you have to stand on.”Anthony Poole, Jordan’s father, replied to the Tweet with the clip rebutting Green’s statement.“I’m stand on this that’s is some (expletive),” he Tweet...

Did Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello clash over his sober life-style?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

Following reports that Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello were “growing apart,” before announcing this week that they planned to divorce, a source close to the couple reveals that their differences were reflected in the fact that he is dedicated to a sober lifestyle and she is not.This source, a friend of the couple, told the Daily Mail that Manganiello, 46, was “warned” about getting into a serious relationship with someone who is not actively sober. The “Magic Mike” star didn’t expect to change Vergara, but he also didn’t consider the implications for their marriage when the two had different attitudes and practices when it comes to alcohol, the friend said.“Of course the fact that Sofia is not sober had an impact on their marriage,” the friend said.LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 29: Actors Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara attend The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 29, 2017 in L...

Mega Millions players win $287,200 each in Oakland and San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:14 GMT

No one won the Mega Millions lottery total jackpot of $640 million Tuesday night, but players in Oakland and San Jose did win $287,200 apiece, officials said.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | Before you play in an office lottery pool, read this California News | 2 huge lottery jackpots worth a combined total of $1.45 billion are up for grabs this weekend The two winners each picked the five winning numbers, which were 19, 22, 31, 37 and 54.  They did not pick the Mega number which was 18; doing so would have allowed them to split the $640 million jackpot.The tickets were sold at M & A Lakeside Market, 136 14th Street in Oakland, and at the Shell gas station, 1091 E Capitol Expressway in San Jose, state lottery officials said.Attempts to reach the two businesses were not immediately successful. The two winners were not identified publicly Wednesday.The winners have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim their prizes.Mega Millions is played eve...