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Thieves raid storage unit for designer shoes, valuable comic books to sell online, LAPD says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department announced the arrests of four people they say stole more than $1 million in high-end shoes and vintage comic books from a storage unit earlier this year. The theft of valuable comics in January and $1 million in designer shoes in April prompted a police investigation that identified 35-year-old Bryan Alberto Escalante as a person of interest, the LAPD said in a news release. "Investigators observed that several stolen items were being sold by Escalante on popular mobile-driven local marketplaces on the internet," the release said.Police said Escalante was arrested for a similar burglary in 2020, after which he also tried to sell the stolen goods online.On Thursday, police searched multiple homes in the 2500 block of Marine Avenue and storage units, locating "the recovery of a substantial amount of designer shoes and the majority of stolen comic books," police detailed.Four people were arrested, including Escalante, who was charged with two counts of...

Gigi Hadid arrested for having marijuana in Cayman Islands

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

Gigi Hadid had a rough start on her trip to the Cayman Islands. She was arrested at the Owen Roberts International Airport on July 10 after marijuana was found in her luggage by customs officers. According to Cayman Marl Road, Hadid and her friend, Leah Nicole McCarthy, were both charged after officials found "ganja and utensils used for the consumption of ganja" in their luggage as they arrived via private plane. Both women were arrested and taken to the Prisoner Detention Center for processing and were released on bail "pending a ruling on the case by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions."On July 12, both women appeared in court and were charged. They both pleaded guilty and were fined $1,000 each and no conviction was recorded the outlet continued. Hadid's rep told E! News that the model "was traveling with marijuana purchased legally in NYC with a medical license. It has also been legal for medical use in Grand Cayman since 2017.""Her record remains clear and she en...

Rider Dies in Motorcycle Collision on Sonoma Mountain Parkway [Petaluma, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Linnet LanePETALUMA, CA (July 18, 2023) – Friday night, one rider was killed in a motorcycle collision on Sonoma Mountain Parkway.Police responded to the scene around 6:50 p.m., near Linnet Lane.According to reports, the rider of a northbound motorcycle was approaching Linnet Lane and struck a minivan that was making a left-hand turn.As a result, the motorcyclist sustained major injuries and died at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the crash and the condition of the minivan driver are undisclosed. Officials are asking anyone with additional information about the Sonoma Mountain Parkway crash to contact Officer Nicholas Camilleri at 707-778-4335.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Reach out to Sweet Jame...

Abraham Corral Alvarez Arrested after DUI Pedestrian Crash on Central Avenue [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

Four Injured in DUI Pedestrian Accident near 47th StreetALBUQUERQUE, NM (July 18, 2023) – Late Saturday night, Abraham Corral Alvarez was arrested after a DUI pedestrian crash on Central Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 10:30 p.m., near 47th Street on July 15th.According to reports, 18-year-old Alvarez was racing a vehicle and struck a center divider near the ART bus lane. He then veered off the road and crashed into a food truck and multiple people near 47th Street.As a result, four people suffered injuries and three of them were transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Medics say two of the hospitalized victims were in critical condition, while one was in stable condition.Following preliminary duties, officers arrested and charged Alvarez with DWI resulting in great bodily harm.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.Alcohol and other altering s...

Beat The Heat With These Summer Cocktails

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

This summer is a scorcher and we’ve got six sexy tips to help you cool down, whether it’s a block from the beach in the only green zone on the weather map at The Victorian or by getting a brain freeze at Piccalilli.In the 1970s, two of Santa Monica’s most iconic and historic Victorian homes on Ocean Avenue were lifted off their foundations and trucked down to the corner of Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, saving them from demolition due to development.One was the home built in 1894 for Roy Jones, son of longtime U.S. Sen. John Percival Jones, co-founder of Santa Monica. The other was the lesser-known and somewhat mysterious Kyte House, built around the same time and inhabited by the Southern California Masonic Lodges leader, Dr. George I. Kyte, and his family.They found their forever homes in what is now Heritage Square and were reborn as, respectively, the California Heritage Museum and a restaurant, the Victorian. Tits Out And Sunny at The Victorian (Michele Stueven)The...

Stinking Lizaveta Bring Anthems and Phantoms

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

Stinking Lizaveta Bring Anthems and Phantoms: What does that name mean? One day, we’ll have to ask them. For now, we can content ourselves with the technically dazzling and proggy metal that Philadelphia band Stinking Lizaveta offer to the world.They’re performing at the Knitting Factory NOHO on Friday, on a bill with the equally bizarrely named Telekinetic Yeti, and Somnuri and their ninth full length album, Anthems and Phantoms, is out now. Meanwhile, they released a video for the song “Shock” in June.“The audio and video are from a live performance, put together by Peter Wilder, featuring his brilliance.” said guitarist Yanni in a statement. “The riff was written by our bass player Alexi, it sounds like two electrodes being placed on either side of your head!”Of this tour, Yanni added, “We’re so excited to hit the road!  The band is a fine tuned machine now. We can’t wait to rock with all the people that we haven’t seen in so long, ...

Saweetie, YG, Tyga bring Klub Tour to Sacramento, San Francisco, SoCal

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

YG, Tyga and Saweetie are hitting the road together.The three hip-hop stars are combining forces for the Str8 to the Klub Tour, which includes 14 arena shows in 13 North American cities this fall.The trek kicks off Sept. 21 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and also includes stops at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sept. 22 and the Kia Forum in Inglewood on Nov. 22.Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. July 21, www.str8totheklub.comCompton-native YG is touring in support of his chart-topping 2022 album, “I Got Issues.” Tyga, who also hails from Compton, last released an album (“Legendary”) in 2019. Santa Clara’s own Saweetie — who was nominated for best new artist at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards — is expected to release her full-length debut later this year.Str8 to the Klub Tour Dates:Thursday, September 21, 2023                   Sacramento, CA                Golden 1 CenterFriday, September 22, 2023                         S...

Niles: Can Universal fix its Fast & Furious problem?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

Universal Studios Hollywood is trying to fix one of its biggest recent mistakes. The park confirmed this month that it is building a “Fast & Furious”-themed roller coaster.The new, as-yet-unnamed roller coaster is taking over the space formerly occupied by the Animal Actors and Special Effects Stage theaters. There’s no opening date yet, but plans filed with Los Angeles County suggest that this will be crowd-pleasing Intamin coaster with multiple launches and inversions, like Universal’s recent Jurassic World VelociCoaster in Orlando. Inside sources also have teased that the coaster trains will rotate for a “drifting” effect, like the Vekoma trains on Walt Disney World’s recent Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Rewind at EPCOT in Florida.Say what you will about its outrageous stunts and plot points, but Fast & Furious is one of Universal’s most successful franchises, and Universal Studios Hollywood has offered Fast & Furious attractions for years. Most recently, Fast &...

Taco Bell wants your input on its next hot sauce packets

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

Taco Bell is planning what it calls a full redesign of its hot sauce packets for 2024, and is using its app to get its rewards members in on the act.Beginning Tuesday, July 18, members can go on the app to vote on which sayings they would like to see on Taco Bell’s Mild, Hot, Fire, Diablo and Breakfast sauce packets, according to a news release from the Irvine-based fast food giant.Here are the choices:MildWhat’s your @All love here.Great, good, okay.HotIt’s a secret.Why not?First things first.FireOn the count of three.Don’t think, just do.Entering my ___ era.DiabloYes, and…If you won’t, I will.Immediately, No.BreakfastMorning person.I support it.Rooting for you.Voting will continue through Sunday, July 23, and the winners will be announced July 24, the news release said. Information: tacobell.com/rewardsRelated ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | More great Bay Area pizza: Readers share their favorites Restaurants, Food and Drink | Santa Cruz Mountains ...

More great Bay Area pizza: Readers share their favorites

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:28 GMT

We knew before we published a feature on cool “niche pizza” parlors — chicken curry-topped pizza places, or kid-friendly spots with craft brews for the adults — that readers would chime in, sometimes vociferously, about their favorites. So when you read these recommendations, imagine them all starting with the incredulous words, “You left this one off the list?!”Here’s the roundup of places to try from readers who are passionate about their pizza:Toto’s Restaurant & Pizzeria (San Bruno, Belmont, San Francisco): This Neapolitan classic from the Spadarella family dates to 1932 in Brooklyn and S.F.’s postwar years. San Jose reader Mike Schlimmer is a longtime fan. “When Toto’s San Bruno opened in 1972, my high school buddies and I would take early lunches to walk over to share a No. 2 (salami, mushrooms and sausage) or No. 3 (pepperoni, mushrooms and sausage). Over the next 50 years, our family get-togethers often meant di...