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Grossman doesn't appear in court for alleged DUI hit-and-run that killed 2 boys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

A Hidden Hills socialite who allegedly struck and killed two boys while driving intoxicated in Westlake Village nearly three years ago did not appear as expected in a Van Nuys courtroom on Thursday.Instead, attorneys for Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation and wife of prominent plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Grossman, appeared on her behalf.Grossman faces murder and other charges after she allegedly hit 11-year-old Mark and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander in a crosswalk on Sept. 29, 2020.She is also accused of speeding, fleeing the scene and operating her car while under the influence of alcohol and a prescription drug. 2 years after fatal hit-and-run, boys are remembered as family continues calls for justice While her blood alcohol content was slightly below or right at the 0.08% legal limit, prosecutors plan to include evidence that Grossman was also under the influence of Valium, a tranquilizer that is known by its generic name diazepam, according to The Acorn.Th...

Trejo's Coffee and Donuts is celebrating Pride and 'nobody better have a problem'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

Pride month is off and running.Trejo's Coffee and Donuts unveiled special treats to honor the occasion. How to watch the WeHo Pride 2023 Parade in person, on TV, or streaming live The shop's namesake, actor Danny Trejo, explained that his establishment collaborated with Cereal Pop, Cookie Pop & Candy Pop popcorn for special-edition donuts. The "Machete" actor has a fondness for the Nutty Buddy flavor.Trejo's celebratory donut comes as Target has faced a backlash over its Pride merchandise.When KTLA 5's Sam Rubin asked Trejo if he felt apprehensive because of this, the actor said he has "absolutely no problem and nobody better have a problem with me either. It's just silly."Trejo got a bit emotional when touching on the topic."I'm worried. I feel like we're all on the Titanic looking for a good seat. We've got to get it together and just stay afloat as long as we can." OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE ANNOUNCES FULL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM LINEUP FOR WEHO PRIDE WEEKEND CELEBRATION JUNE 2...

Charles Anthony Carson Killed in Bicycle Accident on State University Drive [Sacramento, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

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Ignacio Alejandro Razo Pronounced Dead Following Pedestrian Accident on Highway 119 [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

33-Year-Old Man Struck and Killed by Driver Near Hughes LaneBAKERSFIELD, CA (June 1, 2023) – Monday night, a pedestrian-auto collision along Highway 119 left Ignacio Alejandro Razo with fatal injuries.The deadly incident occurred on May 15th at around 10:07 p.m. near Highway 99, east of Hughes Lane.Based on the initial investigation, the vehicle hit the pedestrian walking along Taft Highway in South Bakersfield. However, the circumstances that led up to the collision remain unclear.Eventually, medical responders arrived at the scene and transported the pedestrian to Kern Medical for significant injuries.At around 12:27 a.m. on May 16th, the male victim succumbed to his injuries. Later, the Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased pedestrian as 33-year-old Ignacio Alejandro Razo.At this time, it was unclear whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the fatal collision. Reports only stated that the victim was walking along the lanes of the highway.No further details re...

Christa Brodsky Killed in Single-Car Crash on State Route 128 [Mendocino County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

Ukiah Woman Dead and 1 Injured After Vehicular Accident near NavarroMENDOCINO COUNTY, CA (June 1, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, a single-vehicle crash on State Route 128 claimed the life of Christa Brodsky of Ukiah.The incident occurred on May 10th, at around 12:50 a.m. along State Route 128 near Navarro.According to the CHP, an Isuzu box truck, driven by 43-year-old Timothy Marino, veered off the road and collided with a tree. The events leading to the crash remain unknown.First responders pronounced 41-year-old Christa Brodsky dead at the scene, while Marino, had major injuries and received treatment in the Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.At this time, the California Highway Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the collision and will release further updates once they become available.The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Christa Brodsky. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating ti...

Jonathan Brenha Killed in Solo-Car Crash on US-95 [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

39-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Car Accident near Jones BoulevardLAS VEGAS, NV (June 1, 2023) – Early Friday morning, a solo-car collision on US-95 claimed the life of Jonathan Brenha.The crash occurred on May 17th, at around 3:46 a.m. near the Jones Boulevard off-ramp.According to Nevada State Patrol, a man failed to maintain his traveling lane causing him to crashed into a pole. Responding officials declared him dead on the scene.Police later identified the deceased as 39-year-old Jonathan Brenha. As per the reports, the cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries and his manner of death was accidental.Las Vegas police department did not release any additional information at this time. However, an active investigation is underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team sends our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Jonathan Brenha.It is important to have strong legal rep...

San Jose Sharks broadcaster going into Hockey Hall of Fame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

Dan Rusanowsky, the radio play-by-play voice of the San Jose Sharks since the team’s inception in 1991, has been named the newest recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster.Rusanowsky, who has called over 2,400 Sharks games in his career, will receive his award at the Hockey Hall of Fame NHL Media Awards Luncheon in Toronto on Nov. 13.“Dan has an insatiable love for radio and has been an integral part of promoting the game of hockey in the Bay area on that medium from day one of the San Joes Sharks’ existence in 1991,” said Chuck Kaiton, President of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association, in a statement. “He is extremely worthy of this honor.”Longtime sports journalist Mark Mulvoy, who went on to become the youngest managing editor in Sports Illustrated’s history, will be the recipient the of Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for excellence in hockey journalism.Rusanowsky’s and Mulvoy’s award plaques will be displayed in t...

Move Disney World to Colorado if Nuggets beat the Heat, Gov. Polis proposes to Ron DeSantis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

On the verge of the NBA finals, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proposed a “friendly wager” with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, with a happy Disney ending should the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat.The championship matchup starts on Thursday and Polis suggests that the Walt Disney World Resort pull up stakes from the Sunshine State and land in colorful Colorado should the Nuggets beat the Heat.In the wager, posted at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday on Twitter, Polis refers to Colorado as “the ACTUAL happiest place on earth to do business, have fun, and be free!”Related ArticlesSports | Wanna go to the NBA Finals? It won’t be cheap. Sports | Jokic leads Nuggets past LeBron’s Lakers 113-111, into their first NBA Finals It’s not the first time Polis has envisioned Disney in Colorado.In April 2022, Polis offered Mickey and Minnie Mouse “full asylum in Colorado” after DeSantis, now a presidential candidate, was critical of Disney as part of a long, ongoing battle with the ...

Author R.F. Kuang says she wanted ‘Yellowface’ to feel like ‘an anxiety attack’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

When Athena Liu, a bright Asian American literary star suddenly dies after choking on a pancake, her friend June Hayward sees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. June, a White woman who admires and envies Liu in equal measures, swipes Athena’s latest manuscript and sets out to claim it as her own.“Yellowface,” the new literary thriller from R.F. Kuang, is an unusual page-turner, using the theft of a historical novel about Chinese laborers to fuel plot twists that revolve around publishing, marketing and social media. The story builds suspense while exploring ideas about artistic ethics, cultural appropriation, and the way the book world and the American marketplace fetishize the exotic while also trying to whitewash it.Kuang, who was born in China but came here at age four, shares some autobiographical elements with Athena: She’s just turned 27 but is already on her fifth novel – and her previous one, “Babel,” was an acclaimed best-seller – and she too has had to overcome preconceived...

Bay Area loses longtime women’s tennis event as WTA moves to Washington D.C.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:49 GMT

After a nearly continuous run of over 50 years, the Bay Area will no longer have a major women’s tennis tournament.The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Thursday that the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic is moving from San Jose to Washington D.C.The move brings an end to an iconic part of women’s tennis history, as the Bay Area’s event was the first U.S.-based event held on the groundbreaking Virginia Slims tour in 1971. Billie Jean King won the initial event and became a three-time champion.It’s been held every year but two (1978, 2020) since then, making it the oldest and longest-running women’s-only tennis event in the world. Other major tennis names to win multiple Bay Area tournaments include Chris Evert (three times), Martina Navratilova (five times), Kim Clijsters (four times).And that’s also true for the biggest names in the sport, the Williams sisters of Serena (three times) and Venus (twice). But perhaps most noteworthy is that a then-14-year-old Ven...