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More triple-digit temps forecast for Monday afternoon in SoCal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

Excessive heat warnings remain in place in many areas across the southwestern United States and are expected to last at least through Monday.In the Los Angeles area, temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley and desert areas. Excessive heat warnings remained in effect through the afternoon and early evening.A high-pressure system, which developed late last week, was expected to push the mercury past 105 degrees (40 Celsius) in California's Central Valley. Interactive California Weather A record of 111 degrees (44 Celsius) was marked Saturday in Paso Robles, surpassing a high of 107 (41 Celsius) set in 2013.A homeless person lies on the sidewalk while holding a water bottle, Sunday, July 2, 2023, in downtown Los Angeles. Excessive heat warnings remain in place in many areas across the U.S. and are expected to last at least through Monday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)In Arizona’s largest metro area, Phoenix and sur...

Attempted kidnapping suspect arrested in La Cañada

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

A man who was wanted for attempted kidnapping and human trafficking was arrested in La Cañada Flintridge Sunday morning, officials said.Around 8:50 a.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies were alerted of a felony suspect through a public safety operating system named Flock Safety.The vehicle and the driver were apparently wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and trafficking case, officials said.A deputy spotted the vehicle and requested back up. Additional units responded when the vehicle was stopped near city hall, and deputies detained without further incident.The agency that had the warrant out for the suspect responded to the scene and took him into custody, authorities said without elaborating.No further details about the case, the arrest or the suspect have been released.

These are the best U.S. cities for starting a career right now, study finds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

Another graduating class has secured their degrees and are preparing to find jobs in an economy and market vastly different from pre-pandemic years.When it comes to the best American cities for young professionals to launch a career in 2023, neither San Francisco nor New York City cracked to the top five, according to a new study.A new study from Bankrate found that younger generations have different values in today's remote work-friendly environment."The coronavirus pandemic pushed flexible work to no longer be a transient response but an enduring feature of the working world," according to Alex Gailey, Bankrate analyst. "More than ever, young workers crave work-life balance, the flexibility to work remotely and higher pay – and these cities offer what young professionals are looking for."An April survey from LinkedIn found that a whopping majority of Gen Z professionals, 87%, would consider walking away from an employer with values – ranging from diversity to work-life balance – t...

How to use Augmented Reality to pitch your next consumer product, step by step.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

Introduction            Picture this: a boardroom filled with skeptical executives, unsure of whether to give their precious budget to yet another salesperson. Suddenly, you whip out your tablet, point it at a seemingly ordinary product sitting on a table, and like magic, it springs to life before their very eyes. The once-static object transforms into a dynamic and interactive 3D model, revealing its inner workings, features, and potential applications. The audience is left dumbfounded, jaws dropped, their wallets trembling with anticipation.             In a world where supply chain sales can be as dry as the Sahara, augmented reality is a breath of fresh air in the industry. Today, I will teach you step by step how to use Augmented reality to pitch your next consumer product, so strap yourselves in and prepare to be amazed.Step 1: Identify the needs of your buyers/customers            In the realm of consumer product creation, the journey begins with identifying the very heartbea...

Top 10 Pioneering Leaders Revolutionizing the Entertainment Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

1 – Chris TardiffAn entrepreneur of the highest caliber, Christopher Tardiff, has made an indelible impact on event production and design. From humble beginnings and a mountain of student loans, Christopher’s journey to success is a testament to his unwavering determination and dedication. Upon graduating from Emerson College with a degree in audio engineering, his initial goal was to produce albums for aspiring musicians. A lackluster job market led him to live with his father, struggling to make ends meet.Despite setbacks, Christopher’s entrepreneurial fire was ignited when he was offered a low-paying position in a hotel’s audiovisual department. The opportunity he received would serve as a springboard for his career. With the help of a fellow visionary from the hotel, he and Josh Bachman established Benchmark Productions, a pioneering audiovisual production company that quickly gained acclaim for its innovative productions. In a harmonious fusion of cuttin...

Holly Gorski: From America’s Got Talent to PEANUTS’ Marcie and Beyond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

From charming audiences in multiple TV series and movies, to captivating the world with her voice as the iconic Peanuts Gang member “Marcie” in the recent seven Peanuts/Snoopy productions,  Holly Gorski has captured the hearts of fans and critics alike. A versatile accredited actor and professional singer, Holly’s natural comedic ability and passion for acting and singing have propelled her to great success in the entertainment industry.Holly Gorski is a professional actor and a JUNO-nominated singer known for her unique, super-charged, and powerful voice. Heavily trained in vocals and with much time spent in recording studios, Holly knows how to create genuine characters. Her distinctive voice with a slight raspiness, natural articulateness, impeccable enunciation, and dry delivery landed her the role of iconic Peanuts gang member Marcie, known for her intelligence and unassuming sweetness. Holly voices the ensemble lead role of Marcie in five critically acclaimed Peanuts Mov...

Activists challenge legacy admissions at Harvard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

By Collin Binkley | Associated PressWASHINGTON — A civil rights group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni.The practice of giving priority to the children of alumni has faced growing pushback in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court’s decision ending affirmative action in higher education. The NAACP added its weight behind the effort on Monday, asking more than 1,500 colleges and universities to even the playing field in admissions, including by ending legacy admissions.The civil rights complaint was filed Monday by Lawyers for Civil Rights, a nonprofit based in Boston, on behalf of Black and Latino community groups in New England, alleging that Harvard’s admissions system violates the Civil Rights Act.“Why are we rewarding children for privileges and advantages accrued by prior generations?” said Ivan Espinoza-...

Woodside man charged in deaths of two friends killed in fiery crash on Highway 35

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

A 51-year-old Woodside man faces two counts of vehicular manslaughter and other charges after allegedly driving drunk and crashing his car on Highway 35, a fiery wreck that killed his two friends, the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said.James Morton Worthington and his two friends, Henry Keating and Josh McGuigan, had dinner and drinks at Alice’s restaurant on Skyline Boulevard in Woodside on June 21 before the three men got into Worthington’s sedan at about about 5:30 p.m., according to District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe.Worthington drove off on Highway 35 and allegedly traveled at high speeds on the winding mountain road. At the intersection of Highway 35 and Reids Roost Road, Worthington lost control of his car and struck a tree head-on, prosecutors said. The car was going about 90 mph and “exploded in a ball of fire,” Wagstaffe wrote in a summary of the case.Several witnesses stopped and ran up to the vehicle and pulled the unconscious W...

Sale closed in San Jose: $2.1 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

1955 Cabana Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 1900 block of Cabana Drive in San Jose has a new owner. The 1,720-square-foot property, built in 1953, was sold on June 15, 2023, for $2,060,000, or $1,198 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 10,000-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:In August 2022, a 4,071-square-foot home on McBain Avenue in San Jose sold for $3,800,000, a price per square foot of $933. The home has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.A 2,869-square-foot home on the 1900 block of Arroyo Seco Drive in San Jose sold in February 2023, for $2,630,000, a price per square foot of $917. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Montemar Way, San Jose, in November 2022, a 2,496-square-foot home was sold for $2,030,000, a price per square foot of $813. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

San Francisco Sureño sentenced to 26 years for killing teen, assaulting deputies, trying to smuggle drugs into Santa Rita Jail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:21:54 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — A Bay Area man whose family members have been both implicated in violent crimes and experienced tragedy after tragedy has been sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for killing a 19-year-old man in a gang-related quintuple shooting, court records show.Jonathan Escobar, 26, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, three months after Escobar pleaded guilty to using a firearm in a crime of violence, as well as two other felony charges related to assaulting deputies and trying to smuggle drugs into Santa Rita Jail. Escobar’s co-defendant, 34-year-old Jose “Slim” Aguilar, has also pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing, court records show.Escobar’s tumultuous and tragic history may have saved him an even worse penalty. In court papers, prosecutors said they took his youth and extremely unstable upbringing into consideration and decided against filing a murder charge under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizati...