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Cassie accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of abuse and rape in shocking lawsuit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

R&B singer Cassie has filed a shocking lawsuit against her ex-partner Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York federal court on Thursday. According to the New York Times, Cassie's lawsuit accuses the Bad Boy Records founder of subjecting her to years of rape and abuse. “After years in silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships,” Ventura said in a statement obtained by CNN. “With the expiration of New York’s Adult Survivors Act fast approaching, it became clear that this was an opportunity to speak up about the trauma I have experienced and that I will be recovering from for the rest of my life.”Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, said she met Combs in 2005 when she was just 19 years old. Combs has been a mainstay in the music industry for decades and in the mid-90s he became a household name after working with Mary J. Blige, the Notorious B.I.G...

James Adomian Hosts a Night of Big Laughs at UCB, ‘All for Armenia’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

Benefit shows can be slogs. But All for Armenia, a comedy show on Friday, Nov. 3rd at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater, was anything but. It managed to raise money for a vital cause while also being very, very funny. The show was hosted by comedian and master impressionist James Adomian, who along with producers Sam Varela of Naked Comedy, Chris Tcholakian of the Everything Now Show and stand-up Armond Gorjian, put together a stellar lineup of comics and character performers, jammed into two hours.All proceeds for the show went to All for Armenia, a nonprofit that provides humanitarian aid to the estimated 100,000 Armenians displaced from the Nagorno-Karabakh region, also known as Artsakh, after being pushed out by neighboring Azerbaijan. All told, the show raised over $1,700.Adomian kicked off his hosting duties with a short set that included his best-in-the-biz Bernie Sanders impression and musings about his (one-quarter) Armenian-ness.There wasn’t a dud in the program that f...

Driver Hospitalized after School Bus Collision on South Jones Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

Bus Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident near Blue Diamond RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (November 16, 2023) – One bus driver was hospitalized Thursday afternoon, after a school bus crash on South Jones Boulevard and Diamond Road.The incident occurred around 2:00 p.m., on November 9th. First responders arrived to the scene shortly after receiving multiple calls.Police later determined that a Clark County School District bus and a sedan collided in the area, causing the bus to flip on its side. Paramedics arrived and took the unidentified bus driver to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.In addition, there were no students inside the school bus at the time. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.Operating a vehicle is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. By practicing safe driving habits, you can help keep yourself and others around you safe. Main focus on the road, and avoid distractions that could ea...

LA Weekly’s Holiday Guide 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening!Although here in LA we probably won’t be building snowmen in meadows anytime soon, we’re still plenty excited to bundle-up and soak-in all the merriment of the holidays.And just in time for the season, we’ve put together a list of the best events and gift ideas to get you in the mood to enjoy this year’s winter wonderland (even if that winter wonderland is 72 and sunny). American Contemporary BalletAmerican Contemporary Ballet’s The Nutcracker Suite: A place so magical it appears only once a year. L.A.’s most unexpected Nutcracker transports the holiday favorite to an immersive, snow-globe dream world 300 feet above the city filled with the enchanting dance and music you’d expect… and much more that you never would. Tickets are already selling out – see it while you can.   Nov 25th – Dec 24th*About American Contemporary Ballet: ACB is the only ballet company in Los Angeles to perform exclus...

Man Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Alamitos Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Anaheim StreetLONG BEACH, CA (November 16, 2023) – A hit-and-run pedestrian crash occurred on Alamitos Avenue Sunday night, resulting in the fatality of one man.Emergency dispatchers were alerted to the incident at approximately 10:50 p.m., at the 1300 block of Alamitos Avenue, near Anaheim Street.According to reports, the driver of a northbound vehicle collided with a man who was standing in the middle of Alamitos Avenue. The driver then fled the scene without contacting authorities. Upon the arrival of emergency personnel, the injured man was transported to a nearby hospital.There, he succumbed to his injuries later on. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased victim once the next of kin has been informed.Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the fatal hit-and-run to come forward and share information with detectives at 562-570-7355. Additional details will be p...

1 Killed in 3-Vehicle Rollover Crash on Interstate 10 [Avondale, AZ]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Three-Vehicle Accident near Fairway DriveAVONDALE, AZ (November 16, 2023) – A fatal rollover crash involving three vehicles occurred on Interstate 10 Thursday morning, resulting in the death of one individual. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on November 9th, law enforcement responded near Fairway Drive and Avondale Boulevard.Dispatchers responded to the westbound HOV lane. However, the specific circumstances leading to the event remain unclear. Officers also discovered one vehicle overturned on its roof, while two other vehicles sustained significant damage.Emergency crews worked diligently to extricate a victim who was trapped inside the overturned vehicle. Despite medical efforts, the severely injured individual was pronounced dead at a hospital due to the extent of their injuries.The westbound lanes were temporarily blocked by emergency personnel during clearing operations and initial investigative procedures. Further details about the Interstate 10 ro...

Letters: Up to voters | Reject Big Lie | Hamas the cause

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Up to us to keep Trumpfrom the White HouseRe: “Trump’s election plans include deportations, tariffs and mass firings if he’s reelected” (Page A8, Nov. 13).Anyone reading Donald Trump’s election plans should be quaking in their boots about the future of democracy.Seeking revenge on those who have gone against him should not be the main objective of a presidential candidate. Deportation of immigrants would destroy our economy as many of these people are laborers in jobs others wouldn’t ever want to do. As president, he alienated so many of our allies that his only backers would be Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. Climate change solutions would be decimated and our future would be in the hands of oil barons.Those in this country who value freedom and the right to vote need to step up and voice their opinions, get involved in the election and ensure we do not have four more...

Photos: Biden and Xi meet at Filoli Historic House & Garden

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

Filoli, the grandest country estate in San Mateo County, hosted U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week as the two leaders met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference to discuss cooperation between the two countries on the fentanyl epidemic as well as restoring military-to-military communications.CLICK HERE to see our full report of the meeting venue.US President Joe Biden greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ week in Woodside, California on November 15, 2023. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images) President Joe Biden Meets with China’s President President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool) US President Joe Biden looks on during a meeting with Chinese Pres...

San Jose gets ready to skate, stroll and shop for the holidays

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

We’ve all tried putting this off for as long as possible, but there’s no escaping the truth: The holiday season is upon us.And while that may herald a sleighful of stress for some, it also means a lot of fun annual activities are back, too. For starters, Downtown Ice is set to open for the season on Friday at 5 p.m. The ice skating rink at the Circle of Palms — between the San Jose Museum of Art and the Signia by Hilton hotel — was replaced by a roller skating rink last year, but the cold stuff is back, continuing a tradition going back to 1994 of letting San Jose residents pretend we have winter in California.Opening night may be a tad soggy because of the rain we’re getting this week, but the weather should be fine for the grand opening ceremonies on Monday evening. Barring severe weather, the rink will be open every day through January 15. Hours and tickets — $21 for a 90-minute session including skate rental — at sjdowntownice.com.ILLUMI...

Should the NHL keep going to Europe? For Sharks forward, it’s not even a question

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:12 GMT

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks winger Fabian Zetterlund was 10 years old when the Detroit Red Wings came to his hometown of Karlstad, about a three-hour drive away from Stockholm, and played an exhibition game against Färjestad BK, a local top-tier team.Zetterlund attended that game and remembers the Red Wings — led at that point by Pavel Datsyuk and Nicklas Lidstrom, and fresh off back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Final — badly outshining the hometown heroes in a preseason game.“They just played around with them,” Zetterlund said of the 2009 Red Wings, who won 6-2.Still, the game had an effect on a young Zetterlund, who aspired to play in the NHL one day. Eight years later, Zetterlund was drafted in the third round by the New Jersey Devils, and two years ago, on Nov. 18, 2021, at the age of 22, made his NHL debut.“I just thought it was so cool,” Zetterlund said of the 2009 game. “At that point, I was young and I was asking for sticks and everything. But now I̵...