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In-N-Out adds new drink options to its menus

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

In-N-Out is adding more soft drinks to its beverage lineup.The Irvine-based chain announced that it added two new drink options to its menus: Lite Pink Lemonade and Cherry Coke.The new lemonade is made with real lemon juice and is sweetened with stevia leaves and monk fruit. This is the first time the company has added new items to its menus since 2018, when hot cocoa was added. Doritos rolls out nacho cheese-flavored liquor On rainy or snowy days, depending on the In-N-Out’s location, the company gives out free cups of hot cocoa to customers 12 years old or younger.The California-based restaurant makes hot cocoa by combining a chocolate powdery mix from Ghirardelli with hot water.In-N-Out Burger opened in 1948 as a tiny stand at Francisquito and Garvey avenues in Baldwin Park. Harry and Esther Snyder, the company’s founders, are credited with inventing the world’s first drive-thru with a two-way speaker box that same year. New version of McDonald’s snack wraps could be coming t...

Glendale arrested in fatal Shadow Hills hit-and-run

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

A Glendale man has been arrested after he allegedly struck a pedestrian with his car in Shadow Hills Tuesday night.Arvien Atakhanian, 28, was driving a 2023 Tesla Model 3 in the 10000 block of Sunland Boulevard at about 10:30 p.m. when he hit a pedestrian, then fled the scene, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. His identity has not been released.Atakhanian was booked into the Van Nuys Jail on a count of felony hit-and-run. No information on bail or a future court date was immediately available.Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Otrosina at 818-644-8033 or Officer Garcia at 818-644-8117. During nonbusiness hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or go directly to lacrimestoppers.org.

William Harold O’Connell Dies in Pedestrian Accident on US 285 [Pecos County, TX]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

71-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Mile Marker 421PECOS COUNTY, TX (December 20, 2023) – William Harold O’Connell died Thursday night in a pedestrian crash on southbound on US 285.Law enforcement arrived shortly before 6:45 p.m. at the southbound lanes of the freeway near Mile Marker 421 on December 7th.According to officers, Joshua Robert Pass, 41 years old, was operating a 2017 Ford F-250 when he collided with O’Connell, who was walking along the road.Upon the arrival of medical personnel, 71-year-old O’Connell was pronounced dead at the scene.As of now, authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the incident, and an ongoing investigation is in progress. Additional information will be shared once it becomes available.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of William Harold O’Connell who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.Losing a loved one in a pedest...

One Dead after Pedestrian-Auto Collision on 10 Freeway [Baldwin Park, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

Pedestrian Crash near Baldwin Park Boulevard Resulted in FatalityBALDWIN PARK, CA (December 20, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, a person died in a pedestrian-auto collision on 10 Freeway.The CHP responded to the collision around 4:14 p.m. along the freeway’s westbound lanes near Baldwin Park Boulevard.Upon arrival, the officers learned that the vehicle hit the pedestrian walking between the No. 5 lanes and the shoulder of the freeway.Tragically, the first responders declared the victim dead at the scene. However, their identity remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.It was unclear if the driver involved stayed at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.In the end, the California Highway Patrol closed one of the westbound lanes of 10 Freeway and Baldwin Park Boulevard off-ramp for investigation. Authorities will release additional information as it becomes available to the public.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would...

Dark Side Of the “Moon”

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

For those who are sad about the sun setting on the DC era of the Snyder-verse, please do not fret, for those miss slow-motion battle scenes, unnecessary lens flares, and dark gritty unsympathetic characters who seem pissed off about saving mankind, Zach Snyder has brought forth his vision of the future with the science fiction saga Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire for all to enjoy. Depending on your definition of “enjoy.” At least, that was the intention. But it is doubtful that many will enjoy this wannabe Star Wars for much of anything other than one-star zingers on Letterboxd. Conceived by Snyder decade ago, the original space saga is the story of Kora (Sofia Boutella), a former soldier-turned-member of a peaceful farming community on the planet Veldt whose livelihood is threatened by the tyrannical Imperium, led by Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein), who rule the Motherworld. To protect her people, she goes on a quest to gather warriors from different corners of t...

Woman Dies in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Washington Boulevard [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

Female Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Crenshaw BoulevardLOS ANGELES, CA (December 20, 2023) – One woman died Sunday night in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision on Washington and Crenshaw Boulevard.The incident transpired at approximately 11:50 p.m. at the junction of Washington and Crenshaw Boulevard. According to reports, the driver of a silver Subaru Impreza was traveling west on Washington when the vehicle collided with a pedestrian. Following the impact, the driver fled the scene without offering assistance to the severely injured victim. Emergency medical responders conveyed the female pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries. Her identity remains undisclosed to the public. For a short duration, emergency crews closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and preliminary tasks. Those with additional information regarding the fatal hit-and-run pedestrian incident on Washington Boulevard are urged to con...

Student Hospitalized after Bicycle Crash on Kingwood Drive [Kingwood, TX]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

Kingwood High School Student Injured after Being Struck by VehicleKINGWOOD, TX (December 20, 2023) – One Kingwood High School student was hospitalized Monday morning after a bicycle collision at the 2700 block of Kingwood Drive.On November 13th, an incident occurred involving a student and a vehicle. According to Harris County Constable Precinct, the student was cycling in front of Kingwood High School when they were struck by the driver.Fortunately, the student sustained only minor injuries and was not knocked down, as confirmed by authorities. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. Following the incident, the student received clearance to attend school, and no additional details have been provided.It is crucial to maintain vigilance for pedestrians and other vehicles while driving. This is particularly important in residential areas, intersections, and parking lots. Adhering to posted speed limits, designed to prevent accidents and preserve liv...

Timothy Water Dies in Pedestrian Accident on Folsom Street [San Francisco, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

74-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision near Rainbow Grocery CooperativeSAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 19, 2023) – Timothy Water died Monday afternoon in a pedestrian crash at the 1700 block of Folsom Street. Dispatchers responded to the area near Rainbow Grocery Cooperative around 2:50 p.m.Authorities report that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in a private parking lot. Despite attempts to save his life, medics declared the male victim deceased at the location. In the meantime, the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and actively participated in the investigation. Subsequently, the Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased individual as 74-year-old Timothy Water from Sacramento. Law enforcement does not believe that drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision. Individuals with further details about the incident are urged to get in touch with the San Francisco Police Department at (415) 575-4444.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow f...

Early football signing period: Where Bay Area high school stars will play

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

On the first day of college football’s early signing period, numerous Bay Area high school football stars made their commitments official on Wednesday.Players from Serra, Los Gatos, Acalanes, San Ramon Valley and elsewhere fulfilled childhood dreams by signing national letters of intent.Here is the list from the Bay Area News Group’s coverage area, with updates coming as more sign:Luke Baker, San Ramon Valley, QB, Sacramento StateJoseph Bey, Serra, S, San Jose StateKai Hamilton, Valley Christian, WR, Sacramento StateCole Harrison, Serra, TE, TennesseeWyatt Hook, Homestead, TE, Michigan StateTyrone Jackson, Archbishop Riordan, WR, Boise StateJabari Mann, Serra, LB, San Jose StateTevita Manukainiu, Aragon, OL, San Jose StateRayne Mayo, Valley Christian, OL, UC DavisDanny Niu, Serra, LB, San Diego StateAhmad Robinson, McClymonds, OL, Eastern WashingtonTrevor Rogers, Acalanes, WR, CalManuel Serna, Clayton Valley Charter, OL, San Jose StateKalolo Ta’aga, Archbishop Riordan, OL, USC...

San Jose tech building topples into default as office market struggles

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:19:06 GMT

SAN JOSE — A big San Jose tech building has toppled into a loan default, a financial setback that underscores the widening economic ailments that confront the Bay Area office market in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.The office building at 10 West Tasman Drive is now delinquent on its mortgage, according to documents filed on Dec. 15 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.The loan that’s in default totals $29 million and was provided to the building’s ownership group in 2021 by Copia Lending, the county records show.The building owner is a San Jose-based investment group whose executives include Doo Lee and Joon Kim, according to state business records.The borrowers appear to have paid off a significant amount of the original $29 million loan before the financing became delinquent. The county documents show the property ownership group owed $20.3 million at the time of the default filing.The San Jose-based building owners paid $30 million in 2022 ...