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Letters: Opposition to Belmar Park apartments is about preserving a beloved spot of nature 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

Opposition to Belmar Park apartments is about preserving a beloved spot of natureRe: “Residents battling apartment project,” Dec. 24 business storyJohn Aguilar’s article about the controversial residential development next to Belmar Park in Lakewood covered the issue thoroughly, but it’s worth emphasizing — again — that the giant residential complex planned by Kairoi Residential will sit smack on the boundary of the park; 1,000 people, their pets, traffic, noise, lights, air pollution, and lots of glass windows will not produce good outcomes for the native fauna there. Just as important, such development will seriously reduce the peace and quiet that people enjoy in the park now. No buffer space is planned.Regarding noise impacts on wildlife, environmental author Ben Goldfarb wrote, “For animals that survive by the grace of their hearing, traffic’s ‘masking effect’ can be fatal. Ambient road noise drowns out songbirds’...

Suspects wanted for striking Ventura County deputy with vehicle  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

Multiple suspects remain at large after striking a deputy with a car in Ventura Wednesday.Ventura County deputies responded to reports of a possible commercial burglary at a business located on the 8600 block of North Ventura Avenue around 4:39 a.m.An arriving deputy found multiple suspects at the scene. The suspects hopped into two getaway cars and drove directly toward the deputy, authorities said.They struck the deputy with a vehicle before speeding away, leaving the deputy with “significant injury.”The deputy was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released.The suspect vehicles are described as a light-colored SUV and a dark-colored sedan.  SoCal couple attacked by armed robbers while selling iPad The incident remains under investigation. Ventura County Crime Stoppers offers up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the suspect responsible. Anyone with information or who may have surveillance vide...

Unleash Your Potential: The 90-Day Game Changer with Dr. Jen & Coach Dean

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

Have you ever wondered if you’re merely surviving instead of truly thriving? What if you could unlock a version of yourself primed for success, health, and happiness? Welcome to GAIN, a revolutionary 90-day program by Dr. Jen and Coach Dean designed to transform your life from the inside out. Imagine waking up each day with a newfound zest, knowing you’re on a journey to holistic excellence. That’s what GAIN is about.Dr. Jen Gross, a powerhouse of knowledge and empathy, brings extensive experience in high-level executive consulting and integrative nutrition. A Board-Certified Health & Performance Coach, she’s also a Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner and a Certified Natural Health Practitioner. Her insights are not just academic; as an entrepreneur, mom, and wife, she’s walked the tightrope of balancing personal and professional life. Dr. Jen is your guide to mastering this balance, helping you juggle your responsibilities and excel in each a...

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Digital Credential Wallet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

A digital credential wallet has emerged as a valuable tool when it comes to managing and handling digital data. This digital wallet goes beyond being just a sophisticated app; it serves as a secure repository that can revolutionize how you handle and share your credentials. In this article, we’ll delve into the potential of the digital credential wallet and reveal five strategies to maximize the benefits of this groundbreaking solution.Understanding the Digital Credential WalletImagine a virtual safe, a place where you can securely store and manage all your digital identification documents and credentials—that’s precisely what a digital credential wallet offers from Credidocs. It simplifies how you access and share crucial information, elevating security, privacy, and authenticity. Now, let’s explore how to harness its full potential.1. Store and Access All Your Digital IDs and CredentialsA digital credential wallet isn’t limited to just one type of ID. It ca...

Exploring Lil Uzi Vert and John Ross’ Pink Tape Pop-Up and Exclusive LA Weekly Interview

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

Philadelphia’s iconic rapper, Lil Uzi Vert, recently organized an event at LA’s Terminal 27, with a pop-up event showcasing the stylish apparel accompanying his latest album, Pink Tape. The mind behind the captivating designs is none other than John Ross, Uzi’s mysterious and highly skilled creative director, known for his work with artists such as Playboi Carti and ASAP Rocky.Ross, owner and founder of the Los Angeles-based clothing line Seventh Heaven, infused Uzi’s vision into the pop-up’s apparel, creating a collection that seamlessly blends style and creativity. The materials and designs, beamed over by Ross, exude the allure and charm of Lil Uzi Vert through his love of the color pink. During the pop-up, Lil Uzi Vert engaged in a quick interview with LA Weekly and the Rockstar Lifestyle team, discussing the inspiration behind Pink Tape’s apparel. Ross emphasized that the pink campaign came from an original Lil Uzi Vert idea, while Ross himself bro...

Letters: No compassion | Reagan’s ‘ideals’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Texas abortion banlacks compassionRe: “Woman to leave Texas for abortion” (Page A1, Dec. 12).I am so outraged about the recent Texas abortion case that I feel compelled to write.During my long career as a neonatal nurse (now retired), I had the sad experience of taking care of a couple of trisomy 18 infants. Each survived only a few hours. This is a fatal anomaly, so what possible harm could there be in allowing an abortion in this case? And this doesn’t even include the woman’s maternal complications. Why do Texas politicians hate women so much and have so little compassion that they would not permit an abortion in such a case?I am so glad I live in California where the right to abortion is now enshrined in the state Constitution. Only women and their medical providers need to be making decisions regarding abortions.Peggy MoyersOaklandReagan’s ‘ideals’grew U.S. ...

Did Pamela Price recall group exploit Oakland officer’s murder with fundraising thread?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

A war of words between Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s campaign and the group pushing for her ouster has raised questions about the ethics of exploiting violence in Oakland for political purposes — and the increasingly tense recall effort.On Tuesday, Price’s “Protect the Win” campaign group put out a statement decrying the recall group’s “reprehensible” efforts to fundraise in the aftermath of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le’s killing. In the statement, they condemned a thread on X, formerly Twitter, in which the Recall Pamela Price account said that Officer Tuan Le’s death underscored the need for “rescinding failed policies.”In a second post, the recall account shared a link to the group’s website, which highlights a $100,000 donation drive.Le, 36, was shot and killed near Oakland’s waterfront last Friday while working a plainclothes burglary-suppression detail.William Fitzgerald, a spokesperson for the Protect the Win campaign, s...

Stockton man suspected of murdering Oakland officer had killed before as a teen; third suspect arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

OAKLAND — A Stockton man who police have named as a suspect in the killing of Officer Tuan Le has a prior manslaughter conviction in connection with a 2014 shootout that killed an 18-year-old man, according to court documents and multiple law enforcement sources.Mark Demetrious Sanders, 27, was booked Tuesday into Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of killing Le, pending a review by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office to potentially file charges. Police have identified Sanders as the man who allegedly opened fire into an unmarked police car containing Le, who was on an undercover detail monitoring a Dec. 29 early morning burglary in progress at a cannabis business.But court records show it’s not Sanders’ first time being arrested on suspicion of homicide. In April 2014, when Sanders was just 17, the U.S. Marshals arrested him in Modesto in connection with the killing of 18-year-old Marcellus Perry.Perry was killed during a February 2014 shootout near Banc...

Nordic countries shiver in extreme cold as western Europe floods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

By Jan M. Olsen | Associated PressCOPENHAGEN, Denmark — Europe experienced stark weather contrasts on Wednesday, with extreme cold and snowstorms disrupting transportation and closing schools in Scandinavia while strong winds and heavy rain in western Europe caused flooding and at least one death.Temperatures fell below minus 40 degrees Celsius (minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Nordic region for a second day in a row Wednesday. In Kvikkjokk-Årrenjarka in Swedish Lapland, the mercury dropped to minus 43.6 C (minus 46.5 F), the lowest January temperature recorded in Sweden in 25 years, Sweden’s TT news agency reported.Extremely cold temperatures, snow and gale-force winds disrupted transportation throughout the Nordic region, with several bridges closed and some train and ferry services suspended. Several schools in Scandinavia were closed.Police across most of Denmark urged motorists to avoid unnecessary trips as wind and snow battered the northern and western parts of the c...

USA Boxing new transgender athlete policy receives backlash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:28 GMT

(NewsNation/KRON) — Updates to USA Boxing's rulebook have sparked criticism over the federation’s policy regarding transgender athletes. The policy was written in 2022 but added to the federation’s rulebook this week. It’s based on the November 2021 International Committee Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations. That framework allows the international federation for each sport to determine transgender athletes' eligibility.“Since boxing’s IF (International Federation) has not determined transgender eligibility and boxing is considered a combat sport, USA Boxing’s overriding objective is the safety of all boxers and fair competition between all boxers,” USA Boxing wrote in an August 2022 release.Per the federation’s policy, minors must compete as the gender assigned to them at birth. The new USA Boxing rule will allow transgender women boxers to compete with cisgender women, which received backlash from many professi...