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3 women accused of running illicit massage businesses in Oxnard

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

Three women are accused of human trafficking after allegedly running illicit massage businesses in Oxnard, officials announced Wednesday.An investigation into one of the businesses, VIP Therapy Massage in Oxnard, began in March, when detectives learned commercial sex was occurring at the location.There were allegedly elements of coercion by the business owner, Silvia Diaz, 51, and the manager, Claudia Gonzalez, 41, on at least two victims working at the location, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.Gonzalez was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, pimping and pandering, while Diaz was arrested in connection with the same violations as well as money laundering.Detectives also investigated another illicit massage business in Oxnard called Blue Moon Spa.The owner, Irma Mendoza, 58, was eventually arrested on suspicion of pimping, pandering and money laundering.Bail for each woman was set at $900,000, officials said.During the investigation, detectives seized more th...

Luxury apartments roll out amenities for pets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

There was a time when high-end apartment buildings frowned on noisy, furniture-destroying dogs and cats.Now they're rolling out the red carpet for furry tenants.A past emphasis on human amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools and rooftop grills has given way to critter-friendly perks such as pet "yappy hours," rooftop dog parks and furry fashion shows.There's a good reason: Americans adopted millions of dogs and cats during the pandemic, and landlords know that if they want to attract such folk, they need to please their animals."From the moment you start thinking about your business plan and start thinking about the design, you’re thinking about pet owners," Raul Tamez, a senior director for Greystar Real Estate Partners, the largest U.S. apartment manager, told the Wall Street Journal.One Greystar luxury high rise in San Diego features a "bark bar" in the lobby serving up treats and bowls of water.The building also maintains lists of all five-star dog walkers in the vici...

Elderly Man Hospitalized Following Hit-and-Run on Santa Rosa Street [San Luis Obispo, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

Pedestrian Crash near Higuera Street Left 65-Year-Old Man Seriously InjuredSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (August 23, 2023) – Saturday night, a hit-and-run collision on Santa Rosa Street left an elderly man in critical condition.Emergency personnel responded to the incident around 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Santa Rosa St. and Higuera Street.Upon arrival, units discovered a man suffering from significant injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Concerned citizens in the area also blocked the roadway before the units arrived.Eventually, paramedics transported the 65-year-old male pedestrian to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. His identity has not been revealed to the public.Moreover, a portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, the circumstances surrounding the crash and the identity of the suspect remain unknown. The San Luis Obispo police are encouraging anyone with further information about th...

Santa Monica Celebrates Kobe Bryant Day, Lights Up Wheel With ’24’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

The famous Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier will illuminate in honor of Kobe Bryant this Thursday, August 24, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.The Ferris Wheel is located in Pacific Park, a free-to-enter amusement park that often changes the wheel’s illumination.Since 2016, August 24 has been known as Kobe Bryant Day, or Mamba Day in Los Angeles, with the 8/24 date representing the two jersey numbers he wore with the Lakers. The “Mamba” represents his nickname and personal branding.Bryant’s birthday was Wednesday, August 23, as the NBA hall 0f famer would have turned 45.The city of Los Angeles continues to honor Bryant posthumously, with the star passing on January 26, 2020 in a helicopter accident. In 2022, the NBA renamed the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award to the Kobe Bryant Trophy. In the past, Los Angeles City Hall has also lit up in Laker purple in Bryant’s honor.Bryant, his daughter Gianna and nine others were on their way to the Mamba Sp...

Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Griffith Avenue [South Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Mini Bike Crash on 27th StreetSOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA (August 23, 2023) – Sunday morning, a hit-and-run crash on Griffith Avenue left a rider hospitalized.The crash happened on August 13th, at around 3:45 a.m., in the area of 27th Street and Griffith Avenue in the Los Angeles South Central neighborhood.Based on the initial investigation, the suspect’s vehicle —described to be a “box type”— hit a woman riding a mini motorized “pocket bike”. However, the driver did not pull over and continued driving westbound on Adams Boulevard.Responding Los Angeles Couty Fire paramedics rushed the female victim to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.Currently, the city of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who can give information that may lead to the suspect’s arrest.Those with further information regarding the hit-and-run are encouraged to contact Detective Juan Campos of the LAP...

Kurtenbach mailbag: What now for the 49ers and Trey Lance?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

It’s been a while since we’ve opened up the mailbag, but luckily it’s chock full of content this week with our big three — the Niners, Warriors, and Giants.The big four, if you consider Trey Lance his own beat these days. Can’t the Niners go one training camp without quarterback drama? If you’d like to be featured in the next mailbag, reach out at [email protected]. In the meantime, let’s get to the bottom of things: Trey Lance is now the 49ers’ third-string quarterback. What will the Niners do with him?— Too many emailers to countRelated ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: Trey Lance or Sam Darnold for 49ers backup QB? Kyle Shanahan says ‘why not both?’ San Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: Kyle Harrison’s SF Giants call-up means the clock is ticking on Farhan Zaidi San Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: Brock Purdy picked up where he left off. That makes the 49e...

Here’s how to watch the first Republican presidential debate

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

If Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, seems too early for a presidential debate, that isn’t stopping the Republican Party from holding one in the city of Milwaukee and broadcasting it on multiple Fox News-affiliated outlets.The debate is set to begin at 6 p.m. Pacific time on Wednesday, with Fox News beginning its coverage at 5 p.m. and continuing past 9 p.m. — which on the East Coast is midnight, or that time when cable news channels morph from shiny carriages into not-so-shiny pumpkins until the news cycle begins anew the following morning.The debate is sponsored by the Republican National Committee, and the wraparound coverage will be carried on:Fox News ChannelFox Business Networkfoxnews.comThe Fox Nation streaming platformThe streaming service Rumble will also carry the contest.The biggest news surrounding the debate concerns who will — and won’t — be there.This combination of photos shows Republican presidential candidates, top row from left, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Florida Gov. Ron De...

Review: East Bay set ‘Fremont’ a unique, engaging immigrant story

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

An East Bay city receives its cinematic closeup this weekend — and it’s a worthy one.In “Fremont,” a droll and perceptive indie dramedy directed and co-written with wit by Babak Jalali, insomniac Afghan immigrant Donya (first-time actor Anaita Wali Zada) seeks to carve out a more vibrant existence in the titular East Bay city while working at a San Francisco fortune cookie factory.But the 22-year-old’s lack of sleep proves to be a big impediment, one that’s fueled by her feelings of being a stranger in a strange land as well as by dealing with her own past in her homeland.Sleep deprivation leads the deadpan-direct Donya to try to get sleeping pills from a Jack London-obsessed psychiatrist (a hilarious Gregg Turkington), who doesn’t exactly know how to interpret what she’s feeling but does hit on something incisive about the immigrant experience via London’s classic, “White Fang.”Jalali’s quirky Jim Jarmusch-like storytelling is a delight but requires that you...

Car crashes into power pole, knocking out power in part of Sausalito

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Power is out in parts of Sausalito due to a vehicle that crashed into a power pole Wednesday, according to the Southern Marin Fire District. Power has been knocked out from Gate 5 Road to Nevada Street along Bridgeway, according to officials. Man shot in the leg confronting catalytic converter thieves in Sunnyvale PG&E is at the scene working on repairs, SMFD said. However, early reports indicate power will remain out until tomorrow.There are also street closures as a result of the crash with Coloma Street between Bridgeway and Gate 5 Road closed. Bridgeway remains open in both directions. PG&E water district crews are on-site there.Motorists are advised to stop at all non-functioning traffic signals, to avoid the area if possible, and seek alternative routes to Highway 101.

Shohei Ohtani leaves the mound abruptly in 2nd inning because of arm fatigue, Angels say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:51 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani left the mound in the middle of an at-bat during the second inning Wednesday because of arm fatigue, the Los Angeles Angels said.Ohtani had a 2-2 count on Reds third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand when the Angels’ training staff came out to check on him following a 94 mph fastball. Ohtani headed off the mound after a brief discussion, having thrown just 26 pitches in the first game of a doubleheader.The two-way superstar and AL MVP front-runner skipped his previous turn in the rotation last week to rest his arm late in a long summer. Ohtani’s velocity was down across the board Wednesday while he faced the Reds’ first six batters, although he sometimes ramps up his pitching speeds gradually in the opening innings.Ohtani hit his major league-leading 44th homer in the first inning, a two-run shot against Cincinnati. He also left the game as the Angels’ designated hitter, with rookie Nolan Schanuel replacing him.Ohtani h...