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Man robbed and shot exiting Lamborghini in Beverly Grove

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

Police are searching for three suspects who robbed and shot a man who was exiting his Lamborghini in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles Friday morning.The incident was reported shortly before 4 a.m. in the 7900 block of West 1st Street, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed. The victim was leaving his parked Lamborghini when multiple suspects approached and at least one of them pulled out a gun.It was unclear if any words were exchanged but at some point the gunman opened fire, striking the unidentified victim, police said.He was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition.The suspects got away with a bag containing cash but the amount of money taken was unknown.Police described the three suspects as Black males wearing all-black clothing. The suspects fled westbound on 1st Street in a dark-colored Tesla.

California gas prices creep up again, but help may be on the way

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

Gas prices in the Los Angeles area rose again overnight, but not nearly as much as they have in recent days, and state officials are taking action to provide some relief.The average price of a regular gallon of gas rose 3 cents Friday morning after a 13-cent increase the day before.AAA listed the average price as about $6.32, which is still up 28 cents from a week ago and 95 cents more than a month ago.Statewide, the average is about $6.08, more than $2 higher than the national average of $3.83.In response to the high prices, Gov. Gavin Newsom has authorized state officials to roll out winter-blend gasoline earlier than the normal date of Oct. 31. Why do Californians pay so much for gas? "Due to the composition of the gasoline, refiners can produce more of the winter-blend than the summer-blend," Newsom wrote in a letter to the leaders of the Chair California Air Resources Board and California Energy Commission."Allowing refiners to make an early transition to winter-blend gasoli...

The new iPhone Pro models have an overheating problem: What can Apple do?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

Days after the latest lineup of Apple products hit stores worldwide, some of the first owners of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are complaining that the phones are overheating.The iPhone 15 Pro Max, rolled out earlier this month, is the priciest phone in the latest generation at $1,200, nearly 10% more than last year's top-of-the-line iPhone. The iPhone 15 Pro is one step down, selling for $1,000.While not all owners appear to be affected, a number of posts surfaced in the iPhone subreddit in recent days complaining of painfully hot devices."Just had this issue now weirdly enough," wrote one person. "Haven't had any problems charging the 15 Pro before. All of a sudden it became one with the sun. Weirdest part was the WHOLE phone was hot. No localized heat spots." What to know about the new iPhone 15 Another iPhone 15 Pro owner claimed to have returned the device saying that, after charging at night, the phone became "downright dangerous" by the morning."Listening to Spotify while u...

Anita Sanchez Killed in Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Bryan Avenue [Lubbock, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

76-Year-Old Woman Dead after Being Struck by a Car near 20th StreetLUBBOCK, TX (September 29, 2023) – Monday morning, a pedestrian accident on Bryan Avenue claimed the life of Anita Sanchez.The incident happened on September 11th, at around 7:00 a.m., in the 200 block of Bryan Avenue.According to reports, a vehicle struck the 76-year-old woman and died on the spot. The pedestrian is identified as Anita Sanchez, a Lamesa resident. Following the collision, crews closed down the road to perform cleanup and preliminary duties.No available information about the reason for the collision or description of the driver.However, an active investigation is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Sweet James Accident Attorneys send their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Anita Sanchez.Losing someone in a hit-and-run crash is always a traumatic experience for the surviving family. At Sweet James,...

Reynaldo Rodriguez Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Yarbrough Drive [El Paso, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

Motorcycle Accident Kills Amarillo Man at San Jose RoadEL PASO, TX (September 29, 2023) – Friday night, a motorcycle collision at Yarbrough Drive claimed the life of Reynaldo Rodriguez.The incident happened on September 15th, near the intersection of Yarbrough Drive and San Jose Road.According to reports, a motorcycle, going north on Yarbrough, lost control and hit the center median curb.Investigators arrived and found the rider ejected from his motorcycle. Responders transported the victim to a nearby hospital but he later succumbed to his injuries.The rider was identified as a 47-year-old man from Amarillo named Reynaldo Rodriguez.Authorities said that failure to regulate speed was the primary cause of this incident.The team at Sweet James sends its warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Reynaldo Rodriguez. May the memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength in the days ahead.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is ...

HorrorCon Scares up Killer Klown Amusements

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

From IT to The Terrifier, clowns continue to creep into the scariest contemporary movies. But one of the best films to highlight their horrific appeal did so over three decades ago. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Killer Klowns from Outer Space will take the center ring at this year’s HorrorCon LA at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Creators the Chiodo Bros (who wrote, directed, and produced the film) will be on hand alongside music composer John Massari at the event and there will be poster signings, a cosplay contest and a Klowns-themed dance party with theme song rockers The Dickies performing live. MGM Interactive Games will also be sharing all the deets about the brand new Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game.Beyond the red nosed ragers, HorrorCon has a lot more too: appearances by the likes of Linda Blair, Kevin Dillon, and casts from Slumber Party Massacre, Freddy vs. Jason, Evil Dead, and more; special effects artists, vendors, “sliding” scare actor...

Little Italy San Jose 2023: What to eat at this Sunday’s festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

Mangia! mangia!Little Italy San Jose’s annual street festival returns this Sunday, Oct. 1, with a huge lineup of Italian food, from homey specialties to restaurant favorites, plus wine booths and dozens of arts and crafts vendors in the historic district and Guadalupe River Park.The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and admission is free. Live entertainment starts at 11:45, and the headliner, tenor Pasquale Esposito, will take the stage under the Little Italy arch at 3:15 p.m. And that sleek exhibit of Italian-made Ferraris and Lamborghinis will be back — this time with 60 cars, more than double last year’s turnout.But you’re here for the food, right? Joining the traditional participants this year are some newcomers from popular Bay Area restaurants. Besides those alfresco vendors, the Little Italy businesses — Henry’s Hi Life, Poor House Bistro, Littlest Little Italy — will be open and serving indoors, many with specials for the day.Here i...

Photos: Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. Senator, dies at 90

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

Related ArticlesCalifornia Politics | Official statement confirming U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death California Politics | What California Gov. Gavin Newsom said about Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death California Politics | Trailblazer Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest serving U.S. senator, dies at 90 California Politics | Barabak: Newsom is right in pledging a caretaker for U.S. Senate seat California Politics | Senator Dianne Feinstein’s family feud is set for private talks Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. Senator, died Thursday. She was 90.In this obituary published Friday, Feinstein was remembered for her “tenacity,” particularly when it came to pressing for passage of the Assault Weapons Ban in 1994, and as “a force of nature who made an incredible impact on our country and her home state.”Feinstein, a trailblazer for women and gay rights, pioneered a number...

Martinez police release body-worn camera footage of fatal Aug. 18 shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

MARTINEZ – Authorities on Thursday night released body-worn camera footage of a police shooting that left one man dead and another injured last month outside a Martinez cannabis dispensary.The recordings show at least two Martinez police officers – Cole Bennett and Raul Ceja-Mendez – firing handguns at an Infiniti sedan as it drives away from Velvet Cannabis Dispensary at 4808 Sunrise Drive in the early morning hours of Aug. 18.Tahmon Wilson, 20, of San Francisco, was killed in the shooting and his 22-year-old brother, Tommy Wilson Jr., was wounded.Footage from Bennett’s camera shows him parking behind another patrol vehicle in the driveway to the dispensary and approaching the Infiniti from the driver’s side with his pistol in his hand. As the Infiniti squeezes past the patrol vehicles and appears to bump another officer, Bennett fires at the back of the car and keeps firing as it turns onto the street.Ceja-Mendez, meanwhile, is seen parking behind Bennett’s patrol vehicle and appr...

New Wolf Pack arena part of huge makeover for Reno’s Grand Sierra casino

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:46:57 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A $1 billion makeover of Reno’s largest hotel-casino calls for a new off-campus arena for the University of Nevada’s basketball teams.The Wolf Pack men and women could be playing at the Grand Sierra Resort venue by 2026 under the ambitious 10-year expansion plan announced Wednesday by resort officials and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve.In addition to the 10,000-seat arena, the expansion plans for a new 800-room hotel tower, 300 “affordable” riverfront residential units, a golf center and Las Vegas-like water shows.“The vision is to transform GSR into a destination where community, sports and entertainment come together,” resort owner Alex Mereulo, who also is the majority owner of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, said during a news conference Wednesday.Mereulo and University of Nevada President Brian Sandoval confirmed they’ve been exploring a partnership for some time between the resort and the basketball team, “which could make the arena their home beginn...