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Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson laid to rest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

Mourners paid their last respects to Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson, 35, who died in a crash on the 405 Freeway on Oct. 4. Funeral services were held Wednesday at SeaCoast Grace Church in Cypress, California.“In the midst of tragedy, let us remember that our strength lies in the unity that binds us together as a community,” said Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery. “In honoring the memory of Officer Chad Swanson, let us draw strength from our shared commitment to support, uplift, and protect one another."Officer Chad Swanson. EOW photo provided by Manhattan Beach Police.Swanson was a motorcycle officer who was involved in a four-vehicle crash on the northbound 405 Freeway near East Del Amo Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. He had been with the Manhattan Beach Police Department for 13 years.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Man Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Highway 99 [Merced County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Big-Rig Collision near Plainsburg RoadMERCED COUNTY, CA (October 18, 2023) – Sunday morning, a hit-and-run pedestrian accident unfolded on Highway 99, resulting in the fatality of one man.Crews arrived just south of Plainsburg Road at approximately 6:23 a.m., after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area. Initial reports indicate that the driver of a Honda Civic stepped out of his vehicle in the northbound lanes after being sideswiped by a large commercial truck.The male driver attempted to dash across the lanes but was struck by multiple other vehicles.Medical personnel pronounced one man dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet disclosed the victim’s identity. Officers noted that while some of the vehicles involved did stop, two others fled the scene.Currently, police are actively searching for a blue Kia sedan and a Hyundai with damage to their front ends. Further updates on the Highway 99 pedestrian accident will be prov...

Injuries Reported after Multi-Vehicle Accident on Bankhead Road [Loomis, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

Traffic Collision Near Sierra College Boulevard Left Several People InjuredLOOMIS, CA (October 18, 2023) – Monday evening, a multi-vehicle accident on Bankhead Road left multiple people hospitalized.The collision happened at Bankhead Road and Sierra College Boulevard.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the crash and the total number of people involved remain unclear.According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, paramedics transported multiple patients to a hospital with unspecified injuries.In the end, Loomis Officials closed Sierra College Boulevard between Taylor and Bankhead Roads for investigation. However, the roadway has since been reopened.Deputies are advising motorists to avoid the area. Police are encouraging anyone with additional information about the multi-vehicle crash to promptly contact local authorities.One small driving mistake can lead to a multi-vehicle crash. This is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving law...

LA Weekly’s Halloween Guide 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

Boo! Creepy season is here — the days are getting shorter, the grocery stores are stocked with candy, and soon, ghouls will prowl the streets in search of munchies or mayhem. And just in time for Halloween, we have a handy dandy guide to the best events to keep you downright spooked. Be there and be scared!ACB’s annual Halloween double featureOCTOBER 19 – 28TICKETS $60-$140A young woman chosen for sacrifice, a score that caused a Paris riot, a burlesque show that leaves more to the imagination than you may be prepared for, and a finale that defies description. Or did you have other Halloween plans?Featuring:The Rite *A world premiereBurlesqueVariation VIIOctober 19 at 8pmOctober 20 at 8pmOctober 21 at 8pmOctober 27 at 8pmOctober 28 at 8pmGet your tickets here!Katy Perry: PLAYSpend Halloween with global pop superstar, Katy Perry, at her larger-than-life Las Vegas residency that can be experienced only at Resorts World Theatre. The final shows of KATY PERRY: PLAY are happe...

Jordan’s speaker bid on the brink amid steep GOP opposition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

(CNN) — Rep. Jim Jordan&#’;s speaker bid is in peril as the Ohio Republican confronts steep opposition from members of his own party, raising serious questions over whether he can flip enough holdouts to win the gavel. The House is slated to hold a second speaker vote Wednesday in what could be a pivotal moment for Jordan&#’;s candidacy. An initial round of voting on Tuesday resulted in 20 Republicans voting against Jordan, far more than the handful he could afford to lose given the GOP&#’;s narrow majority.As pressure grows on Republicans to find a way out of the leadership crisis, some have pushed for expanding the powers of the interim speaker, Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina. Republicans are discussing the possibility of bringing forward a resolution to empower McHenry as soon as Wednesday afternoon, two sources told CNN. Jordan dug in Wednesday morning, saying he is going to stay in the race and rejected the idea of ...

A ‘body blow’ for Justin Timberlake: Britney Spears’ abortion and cheating claims ‘could damage his legacy’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

Maybe Britney Spears wasn’t looking to exact revenge on her long-ago ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, but she has potentially caused serious damage to his legacy with claims in her upcoming memoir that he cheated on her while they were dating and urged her to get an abortion because he felt he was too young to become a father.“This is a body blow to Justin,” said Los Angeles-based public relations and reputation crisis expert Eric Schiffer about Spears’ claims, which have been revealed in news reports ahead of publication of her memoir, “The Woman in Me.”“Brittney has the power to damage his legacy,” Schiffer said. “I think this hurts his ability to be at the top of his celebrity claim. No one expected this detail about the abortion. The backlash with Justin has only just started.”PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES: Pop superstar Britney Spears (L) and boyfriend Justin Timberlake (R) sit courtside at the NBA All-Star Game 10 Febru...

Explainer: Why aren’t Arab countries taking in Palestinians

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

By Jack Jeffrey and Samy Magdy | Associated PressCAIRO — As desperate Palestinians in sealed-off Gaza try to find refuge under Israel’s relentless bombardment in retaliation for Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 attack, some ask why neighboring Egypt and Jordan don’t take them in.The two countries, which flank Israel on opposite sides and share borders with Gaza and the occupied West Bank, respectively, have replied with a staunch refusal. Jordan already has a large Palestinian population.Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi made his toughest remarks yet on Wednesday, saying the current war was not just aimed at fighting Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, “but also an attempt to push the civilian inhabitants to … migrate to Egypt.” He warned this could wreck peace in the region.Jordan’s King Abdullah II gave a similar message a day earlier, saying, “No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt.”Their refusal is rooted in fear that Israel w...

NFC playoff outlook: Big tests coming for 49ers, Eagles and surging Lions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

We’re going to learn a lot about the three teams that have separated themselves from the pack in the NFC in a quest to represent the conference in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.The 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles seemed destined to cruise into their Dec. 3 matchup in South Philly as Nos. 1 and 2 to decide home-field advantage for the conference. Instead, both teams lost unexpectedly — with Cleveland beating up on the 49ers 19-17 and the Eagles getting a similar treatment 20-14 courtesy of the New York Jets.Detroit, meanwhile, easily dismantled Tampa Bay 20-6 and it’s starting to look as if the preseason talk about the Lions’ first playoff berth since 2016 undersold them. Detroit may even be good enough to win their first postseason game since 1991, having lost eight wild card games between that season and ’16.Here’s a look at how the NFC is aligned in terms of playoff seeding heading into Week 7:1. 49ERS (5-1): As the 49ers dominated all comers on t...

Safeway hopes to rescue jobs being affected by Bay Area store closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Safeway has disclosed plans for dozens of job cuts at a Santa Clara store that the supermarket titan is shutting down — but it’s possible that all the affected workers might land positions at other Safeway sites.The grocery chain is cutting 38 jobs at its store in Santa Clara near the corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and North Winchester Boulevard, a new official filing with the state Employment Development Department shows.The store is located at 3071 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Santa Clara and is adjacent to the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose.Pleasanton-based Safeway, however, told the EDD that it working to rescue all of the jobs that are being eliminated at the site of the upcoming store shutdown.“We are writing to advise you of a store closing and our desire to offer continued employment to all the associates by Safeway and its affiliates,” Jeff Mason, vice president of human resources at Safeway’s Northern California Di...

Cyclists killed in Napa identified as visitors from Oregon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Two bicyclists who were killed while riding along the Silverado Trail in Napa County Tuesday have been identified. Christian Deaton, 52, and Michelle Deaton, 48, were killed when a load of wood in the back of a flatbed truck shifted, and they were struck by the wood.Both of the Deatons were from Portland, Oregon according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. The victims were visiting Napa County from Portland, according to the police. Their next of kin have been notified. Mother of 5 found dead near San Jose identified Officers responded to the incident at around 11 a.m. Tuesday. An investigation revealed the cyclists were headed north on the roadway where the lumber in the back of a flatbed truck that was also headed north shifted and struck them.Christian Deaton was pronounced deceased at the scene. Michelle Deaton was taken to Queen of the Valley Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries, the CHP said.The driver of the truck, a 55-year-old Vallejo man, remain...