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Cars torched in Long Beach; arson suspected

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

Long Beach Fire Department arson investigators want to talk to a man believed to be connected to a series of vehicle fires.Over the last two weeks, five fires have been set in the area between the Convention Center and the Camden Harbor View Apartments along Cedar Walk, Long Beach Fire Department Capt. Jacob Heflin said.On Tuesday morning, a truck was set on fire in the parking garage of the apartment complex, causing extensive damage.The aftermath of a truck fire inside a Long Beach apartment complex parking structure is seen on Sept. 5, 2023. (KTLA) “Obviously our concern is we don’t want any additional fires and we want to make sure we take the appropriate action and identify the individual that’s involved in this,” Heflin said.Authorities want to speak with a man who was photographed walking in the area around the time of the blazes.Anyone who knows who the person of interest is, or how to find him is asked to call the Fire Department’s arson unit at 562-570-2582.A person of int...

DiGiorno releases most divisive pizza imaginable, promptly sells out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

Does pineapple belong on pizza? Some people will say no without hesitation, but the controversial pizza topping has a loyal group of defenders.So, too, does the humble pickle, which has found itself atop pizza toppings more and more regularly in recent years, often paired with a smooth and subtle cheese that lets the vinegary taste be the star of the show.Both pickles and pineapple are among the most controversial toppings that pizza makers have to offer, but one frozen pizza company is taking it one step further. DiGiorno released a pineapple and pickle pizza on Sept. 5, 2023 and it sold out almost immediately. (DiGiorno/Nestle Brands)For a brief moment in food history, DiGiorno offered a pizza that featured not one, but both divisive toppings on the same pizza.The DiGiorno Pineapple Pickle Pizza promised to be the most divisive and controversial pizza on the market, featuring hand-tossed crust and garlic sauce, but with toppings split down the middle — pineapple on one half, pickl...

Yordi Geovanny Sang, Kelly Cristina Garcia-Alban Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 73 [Jefferson County, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

Dorien Helms Injured in Multi-Car Collision on Labelle RoadJEFFERSON COUNTY, TX (September 5, 2023) – Tuesday night, a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 73 left Yordi Geovanny Sang and Kelly Cristina Garcia-Alban dead.The crash occurred on August 22nd, at around 6:00 p.m., on Highway 73 at Labelle Road.According to reports, Sang was driving along Highway 73 eastbound when his Mitsubishi sedan crossed the grass median into the westbound lanes. There, his vehicle collided with a Chevrolet pickup truck driven by 20-year-old Dorien Helms.First responders to the site of the collision pronounced 25-year-old Yordi Geovanny Sang, of Port Arthur, and his passenger 28-year-old Kelly Cristina Garcia-Alban, of Port Arthur, dead at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics transported Dorien Helms, to a local hospital for treatment of moderate to major injuries.Following the crash, officials shut down the areas of the road surrounding the crash. There, they performed cleanup and preliminary duties before...

Willie Lee Rankin III, 1 Woman Killed in High-Speed Pursuit on State Highway 78 [Garland, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

Stolen Car Crash on State Highway 78 Left Two DeadGARLAND, TX (September 4, 2023) – Thursday midnight, Willie Lee Rankin III and a woman died following a police chase on State Highway 78.The incident started along Interstate 30 leading to State Highway 78 around 12:00 a.m. on August 24th.According to reports, the chase started just after midnight along the T.L. service road of Interstate 30. Townsend Boulevard.Three cars had been stopped with their headlights off when a deputy observed them while responding to another complaint.The office claims that he alerted another officer, who identified the automobiles and observed them commit several traffic infractions while they were driving north on T.L. Townsend.The deputy turned on his lights, but the three vehicles diverged.The driver lost control and fled the road as it attempted to enter the Bush Turnpike in Garland, hitting a concrete barrier in the process.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after and pronou...

California condor shot near Hollister, $5,000 reward offered

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

Federal law enforcement authorities are looking for information related the shooting of an endangered California condor in San Benito County.The bird, part of a flock based at Pinnacles National Park, was found shot multiple times and left for dead on private property off Lone Tree Road, an area east of Hollister.“They are incredible animals,” said Joanna Gilkeson, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which is leading the investigation. “There are only about 300 individuals in the wild. And they continue to be critically endangered. Losing just one is a big deal. Every single bird counts. We are asking the public to please reach out if they have any information.”The bird was a three-year-old male that researchers had tagged as #972.It was found dead 13 months ago, in July, 2022. Gilkeson said that biologists at Pinnacles National Park, about 30 miles south of Hollister, noticed the animal had stopped moving when they checked its transmitter.S...

SF Giants waive trade deadline acquisition, activate John Brebbia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

The A.J. Pollock era in San Francisco is over after five games.The Giants waived the veteran outfielder Tuesday to clear a 40-man roster spot for reliever John Brebbia, who was activated from the 60-day injured list. Tristan Beck, who seemed to be vying for a rotation spot not long ago, was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.Pollock, 35, was acquired alongside minor-league infielder Mark Mathias for a still-undisclosed player to be named later or cash in the Giants’ only move at the trade deadline. In five games, he came to the plate six times, failed to get a hit and struck out twice. He was on a rehab assignment from a strained oblique when the Giants waived him.With Mitch Haniger back and Heliot Ramos and Luis Matos at Triple-A Sacramento, it was going to be difficult for Pollock to find a spot when he was ready to return from the oblique strain that knocked him out a week into his brief Giants tenure. The writing was on the wall when they passed at the chance to claim Randal ...

Time capsules, social media or parking disputes – what was the motive for Mission Peak pole vandalism?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

For decades, the “Mission Peeker” pole at the summit of Mission Peak, a mountain just east of Fremont, has been a distinctive symbol of the region — a colorful summit marker and photo destination atop one of the most popular hikes in the entire Bay Area.Over the years, the pole has served as the backdrop for thousands of photos, a singular point surrounded by the panoramic backdrop of the San Francisco Bay.But on Saturday morning, it was gone. At some point in the night, it had been unceremoniously sliced in half and tossed two hundred feet down the side of the mountain.As of now, it’s unclear if it will ever be restored. But even if the pole ceases to serve as a symbol of having struggled up a 2,000-foot trail, it may now come to represent a different battle–the right to access Mission Peak.“This is not an engineering problem–the technical aspects of welding a pole back together,” said Kelly Abreu, a Fremont resident and member of the Mission Peak Conservancy. “The real issue...

Special counsel: Trump’s remarks risk tainting jury poll

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

By Eric Tucker | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s “daily” statements risk tainting a jury pool in Washington in the criminal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.Trump’s provocative comments about both Smith’s team and U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan — who is presiding over the case — have been a central issue since the indictment was filed last month. Prosecutors have repeatedly signaled their concerns about the impact of Trump’s social media posts and Chutkan explicitly warned Trump against inflammatory remarks that could intimidate witnesses or contaminate potential jurors.The posts continued Tuesday both before and after the latest concern flared, with Trump earlier in the day circulating a New York Post story about Chutkan on his Truth Social platform and openly mocking the idea that she could be...

Letters: Unfair charges | No negotiations | Trump attorney | Union dollars | Unbelievable scheme | Disregarding MAGA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.PG&E charging forexcess energy unfairYears back I invested in solar panels.  My Net Energy Metering, the annual solar adjustment from PG&E, is negative $1,200 because I produce way more than I use. Without this surplus production, PG&E would bill me. They take the electricity my private resources produce (no consent necessary) and resell it to others.So I have never owed an NEM — until now.  Despite the huge credit balance in my account, I received nothing (they always simply cancel it) and they billed me $100 — essentially making me pay them to take my power and resell it.I am 100% ready to hang the batteries on the house and cut the cord — in which case the excess power helps no one — but I refuse to be charged for freely supporting the community.So someone at PG&E, please respond and give me a reason why I should not do this. Otherwise, goodbye.Stacy SpinkCastro ValleyNegot...

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $5.6 million for a six-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:11 GMT

1005 Parkinson Avenue – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 1000 block of Parkinson Avenue in Palo Alto has new owners. The 4,102-square-foot property, built in 2008, was sold on Aug. 14, 2023, for $5,630,000, or $1,373 per square foot. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring six bedrooms and five baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house comes with a one-car garage.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:On Guinda Street, Palo Alto, in May 2023, a 2,901-square-foot home was sold for $3,654,000, a price per square foot of $1,260. The home has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.In March 2023, a 2,561-square-foot home on Melville Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $5,100,000, a price per square foot of $1,991. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.A 560-square-foot home on the 1200 block of Middlefield Road in Palo Alto sold in March ...