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More than 60 California liberal groups call on Feinstein to resign

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

A coalition of more than 60 progressive grassroots groups claiming to represent more than 100,000 Californians sent a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) asking her to resign.The coalition, which includes progressive groups from around the state, argue Feinstein’s extended absence from the state has held up President Biden’s agenda in the Senate.“Complications from your illness threaten [your] storied legacy. Your absences hobble the elected Democratic Senate majority from doing the work of the people of California and our nation,” the groups wrote.“We ask that you resign from the Senate to focus on your health. Please allow Gov. [Gavin] Newsom to appoint an interim senator who can provide robust and constant representation for California though the election of 2024,” they wrote.The signatories include Activate America, Berkeley Now, Change begins with ME, Democracy Action Marin, Feminists in Action Los Angeles, Generation Blue, and chapters of Indivisible from around the sta...

Marina Worre: Female Entrepreneur Powerhouse

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

From an early age, Marina Worre had to learn how to be creative and resourceful. Born and raised in a third-world country, Odesa, Ukraine, women were devalued, and the opportunity to accumulate wealth was nearly nonexistent. Today, Worre has a long track record of empowering women to find their voice, shoot for the stars and achieve financial prosperity. She is the founder and CEO of Worre Studios as well as the creator of “The Most Powerful Women” event, coming up on May 5th.Worre Studios was launched as a direct response to the problems caused by the pandemic. Worre says, “Leveraging my resources, I assembled a team of the best audio and video production professionals to construct a 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art production studio in Las Vegas, designed to produce the ultimate interactive virtual experiences in the world, with a timeline that most would call insane.”Worre Studios has a 360-degree 1.9mm LED screen that allows hosts to interact with up to 500,000 particip...

Passenger Hurt, Driver Arrested after Hit-and-Run Crash on Belvedere Street [San Rafael, CA]

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

One Arrested after Hit-and-Run Collision near Verdi StreetSAN RAFAEL, CA (April 21, 2023) – Monday, one passenger was hurt and a driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Belvedere Street.The incident happened around 5:45 p.m., near Verdi Street in San Rafael.According to reports, the driver of a red vehicle struck a parked car and rolled at least three times before coming to a stop. Afterwards, witnesses say the driver and passenger both fled the scene on foot.However, the passenger returned a short while later, needing treatment for minor injuries. Eventually, the driver also turned himself in. As a result, police booked the driver for suspicion of felony hit-and-run.At this time, the identities of the parties involved have not been released to the public. Those with further information about the accident should contact local authorities immediately.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. Pay full attention to the road and your surroundings ...

Controversial TV Series “Hollywood Disclosure With Serena DC” is Back For a Second Season Featuring Some of America’s Most Loved Celebrities

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

Get ready to delve into the private lives of some of America’s most beloved celebrities as Hollywood Disclosure with Serena DC returns for a controversial second season. Created by Emmy-nominated TV star, Writer, and Executive Producer, Serena DC, the show is a documentary series revealing the dark side of celebrity and shares intimate stories of love, loss and personal transformation.Having already featured prominent names like Caitlyn Jenner, Colin Egglesfield, Deepak Chopra, and Corey Feldman in its first season, Hollywood Disclosure Season 2 is set to welcome a fresh lineup of star-studded guests. The show promises insightful conversations with Nikki Blonsky of Hairspray fame, RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad, Eva LaRue from The Young and the Restless, Ali Chapman from American Horror Story, Braunwyn Windham of Real Housewives OC, and Caitlyn Jenner.This season, audiences will enjoy an unfiltered glimpse into the lives of these celebrities as they discuss their struggles and exp...

Officer Injured in Crash near Sossaman Road [Queen Creek, AZ]

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Rittenhouse Road Left a Deputy HospitalizedQUEEN CREEK, AZ (April 21, 2023) – On Sunday, an officer sustained injuries from a crash near Sossaman Road.According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the officer was responding to an emergency call when he responded.Furthermore, as he was on his way, he was involved in a car accident where he suffered minor injuries.Consequently, the officers were transported to the hospital for treatment. No one else was reported to be injured.At this time, it was unknown what led to the incident. The crash is still under investigation.No further details are public now; however, more information will be provided once made available.Those with further information about the accident should contact local authorities immediately.Accidents are unpredictable and happen when we least expect them. After an accident, your primary focus should be on your health. If you pursue a personal injury claim and deal with insurance...

Male Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Betteravia Road [Santa Maria, CA]

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Oakley AvenueSANTA MARIA, CA (April 21, 2023) – Monday evening, a male pedestrian was pronounced dead after a hit-and-run collision on Betteravia Road.The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., near Oakley Avenue.Per reports, the driver of a dark-colored sedan struck a man in the intersection for reasons unknown. Upon impact, the driver fled the scene west on Betteravia without rendering aid to the severely injured victim.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the male pedestrian dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his name or place of residency.As of Tuesday morning, police made no arrests, and the suspect remains at large. At this time, Santa Maria Officials are asking anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact the traffic bureau at 805-928-3781 ext. 2291.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their condolences to the victim’s family and friends. May you find...

Rock, Rock, Rockaway– Waxing on L.A. Record Shops’ Past and Present

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

Rock, Rock, Rockaway…Everybody has a few recollections about how they first came to connect with and own tangible music. Beyond old-timers who paid a penny for eight albums through Columbia House mailings, or parents/siblings passing along their dusty classic rock collections, it all comes down to the local record shop.As a kid of the ‘70s and ‘80s, our first foray consisted of K-Tel disco and mellow gold compilations we saw advertised on TV. Collecting comps and “45s” as we called them (now referred to as singles or seven inches) became a semi-passionate pastime even though our first turntable was basically a plastic toy-like box with a needle. Spinning singles like Lipps Inc’s “Funkytown” and The B-52’s “Rock Lobster,” over and over again, the player was abandoned when it broke and we moved onto a boombox. But even as we started recording off the radio and making mixtapes, buying the hot new album by our favorite artist was exciting – on vinyl, cassettes and later, CDs. We a...

Tri-Valley bids farewell to water restrictions as end of drought emergency declared

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

LIVERMORE— From barren lands to blooming hope, eastern Alameda County has finally turned the tide on its prolonged drought emergency.In a unanimous decision, the Zone 7 board of directors has declared an end to the drought emergency while unanimously lifting mandatory conservation requirements for the Tri-Valley, marking an end to years of harsh water scarcity. The announcement came during a board meeting on Wednesday. The 2020-21 water year was the driest year on record for the Tri-Valley, which includes Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. In March 2022, water allocation was cut to 5% from 15%, requiring that Zone 7 shift to relying on the local groundwater basin to carry the Tri-Valley through the drought year, according to a press release.Zone 7 Water Agency, which supplies water to all of eastern Alameda County and its quarter of a million residents and businesses, mandated a 15% reduction in water usage in the fall of 2021. The wholesale water distributor did so in response to se...

The ‘Champagne of Beers’? France would like a word

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

By Samuel Petrequin | Associated PressBRUSSELS — The guardians of Champagne will let no one take the name of the bubbly beverage in vain, not even a U.S. beer behemoth.For years, Miller High Life has used the “Champagne of Beers” slogan. This week, that appropriation became impossible to swallow.At the request of the trade body defending the interests of houses and growers of the northeastern French sparkling wine, Belgian customs crushed more than 2,000 cans of Miller High Life advertised as such.The Comité Champagne asked for the destruction of a shipment of 2,352 cans on the grounds that the century-old motto used by the American brewery infringes the protected designation of origin “Champagne.”The consignment was intercepted in the Belgian port of Antwerp in early February, a spokesperson at the Belgian Customs Administration said on Friday, and was destined for Germany.Molson Coors Beverage Co., which owns the Miller High Life brand, does not currently e...

A California county dismissed 1,700-plus criminal cases in 6 months. Who’s to blame?

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:25 GMT

To say the wheels of justice turn slowly assumes the wheels move at all.They ground to a halt more than 1,700 times in Riverside County since October. That’s the number of criminal cases — including felonies — thrown out by county Superior Court judges in the past six months.In most cases, this means defendants charged with crimes from misdemeanor DUI to child sexual assault — as well as crime victims — don’t get their day in court, though felonies can be refiled.District Attorney Mike Hestrin blames the dismissals on inflexible judges who he said failed to manage an onslaught of cases after expiration of a statewide order that helped courts handle the coronavirus pandemic.Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin talks Monday, April 10, 2023, about recent criminal case dismissals and why it’s happening. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin on Monday, April 10, 2023, discusses recent criminal case dismissals a...