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Cast of 'Parks and Recreation' reunite on L.A. picket line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

"Pawnee is a union town." Actors and creatives from the classic NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation" reunited on Friday to protest outside the Amazon Studios building in Culver City.Social media posts shared by the cast and crew of the beloved comedy series showed them gathering to protest as part of the ongoing strikes involving the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).Carrying signs and sporting nametags and Pawnee-inspired gear, the team behind "Parks and Rec" took to the picket line on the same week that the WGA strike eclipsed 100 days and the SAG-AFTRA strike approached three weeks. Among those in attendance were show co-creator Mike Schur, and main cast members Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Retta and Jim O'Heir.But it wasn't just those with top billing to show up for the reunion — plenty of Pawnee's most well-known and divisive citizens also gathered as if it were one of the show's b...

Mexican authorities investigate 4th killing at Tijuana hotel frequented by Downey man accused of killing 3 women

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

Mexican officials say they are investigating the death of a fourth woman at a Tijuana hotel frequented by a California man who is the subject of extradition proceedings to face charges in connection with the killings of at least three women in the border city across from San Diego.Former Baja California Attorney General Ricardo Iván Carpio Sánchez said the case shared similarities to the other three killings and authorities are seeing if there is any tie to Bryant Rivera. The resident of Los Angeles suburb Downey was arrested July 6 on a femicide charge in the strangulation death of Angela Carolina Acosta Flores, whose body was found in a hotel room in Tijuana on Jan. 25, 2022.Bryant Rivera (left in both photos) and Carolina Acosta Flores are seen in photos attached to a federal criminal complaint filed on June 29, 2023. (U.S. Attorney's Office)Mexican officials have said once Rivera is extradited, they plan to present evidence to add charges for the deaths of two more women in Tiju...

La Mirada adds cameras to popular park due to reports of 'criminal issues'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

The City of La Mirada has installed 20 cameras at eight different locations within a popular park following a rise in "criminal issues."The 20 cameras have been installed at Creek Park, a 26-acre outdoor space which is located on Santa Gertrudes Avenue.City officials said the cameras were installed to ensure that the park remains "safe for local families and visitors."The area has seen regular instances of graffiti and property damage within the park, and a lighted tunnel underneath the Imperial Highway has also been the site of "criminal issues and nuisance activities."This undated photo provided by the City of La Mirada shows one of 20 new public safety resource cameras at Creek Park.The cameras feature 4K resolution and are pointed in publicly accessible areas within the park. Footage can be viewed by the public in real-time and the video captured is stored for 30 days, city officials said.City Manager Jeff Boynton said the cameras are meant to assist authorities, volunteers and ...

Alexander Verhoeven Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 99 [Sacramento, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

27-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Collision near 12th AvenueSACRAMENTO, CA (August 11, 2023) – Thursday night, Alexander Verhoeven was killed in a motorcycle accident on Highway 99.Around 10:25 p.m., police responded to the scene just south of 12th Avenue after receiving dispatch calls in the area.Per reports, five vehicles including a motorcycle were involved in the collision. Officers also say the motorcyclist was ejected onto the road where he was struck by a vehicle.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 27-year-old Verhoeven dead at the scene.Following preliminary duties, officers do not believe that drugs or alcohol played a factor. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Alexander Verhoeven. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle a...

Apple to pay up to $500 million to iPhone users after judge nixes final appeal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

Owners of some older iPhone models are expected to receive about $65 each after a judge cleared the way for payments in a class-action lawsuit accusing Apple of secretly throttling phone performance.The Cupertino cell phone giant agreed in 2020 to pay up to $500 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging it had perpetrated “one of the largest consumer frauds in history” by surreptitiously slowing the performance of certain iPhone models to address problems with batteries and processors.This week, two iPhone owners who objected to the settlement lost their appeal in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals over its terms, removing the final obstacle to the deal.Under the agreement, Apple was to provide the claims administrator with names and contact information for everyone owning or leasing an eligible iPhone. The claims deadline was Oct. 6, 2020.About 3 million claims were received, and the latest estimate puts compensation at about $65 per claim, said Tyson Redenbarger, a lawyer who repre...

GOP donor Lazzaro gets 21 years for sex trafficking minors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

By Trisha Ahmed | Associated Press/Report for AmericaMINNEAPOLIS — A formerly well-connected GOP donor convicted of giving teenage girls gifts, alcohol and money in exchange for sex was sentenced Wednesday to 21 years in prison on sex trafficking charges.Anton “Tony” Lazzaro was found guilty in March by a federal jury of seven counts involving “commercial sex acts” with five girls ages 15 and 16 in 2020, when Lazzaro was 30. The charges carried mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years with a maximum of life in prison.Prosecutors had requested a 30-year sentence for Lazzaro. They likened Lazzaro to financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was arrested in 2019 on federal charges accusing him of paying underage girls for massages and then abusing them at his homes in Florida and New York. The defense asked for no more than 10 years.“He’s a sex trafficker,” prosecutor Laura Provinzino said. “One who has shown absolutely no remorse. He has accepted no...

Newsom pushes back on calls for ailing Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign after latest health scare

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom poured water Friday on suggestions that U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s slip and fall earlier this week is yet another sign the ailing 90-year-old lawmaker should resign and let him appoint a replacement.Several liberal Democrats urged Feinstein’s ouster this spring as her months-long absence from the Senate Judiciary Committee due to shingles complications held up some Democratic judicial appointments. But Newsom noted Senate Republian Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has said he wouldn’t seat a Democratic replacement for Feinstein.“I have to remind my friends that if she does resign and the governor — me — appoints someone, we may not get another federal judge out of the judiciary,” Newsom told reporters Friday at a briefing in the Capitol. “You think Mitch McConnell is going to allow that? You think for a second Mitch McConnell will allow another Democrat?”McConnell in April said in response to suggestions for...

American Canyon burglary suspect arrested after stealing luggage out of a car: police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested after a vehicle burglary Thursday morning, the American Canyon Police Department (ACPD) said in a Facebook post. The burglary allegedly happened around 7:30 a.m. on the 5000 block of Main Street.The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Timothy Mitchell from Vallejo, broke into the back window of a car at a parking lot, police said. Mitchell allegedly stole luggage from the victim's car. These 2 cars were most frequently stolen in July: Alameda PD Approximately one hour later, police located a blue Honda and initiated a traffic stop. ACPD said the suspect was wearing the same clothes as the person caught on surveillance breaking into the car. Mitchell used a device to break the car's windows, which caused broken glass to be found on the floorboard of the victim's car, according to police. Mitchell was arrested for vehicle burglary and violation of his Conta Costa County probation terms. He was booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections. Mitchel...

'Worse than a drunk driver': San Franciscans remain skeptical of driverless cars

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two tech companies, Cruise and Waymo, received thumbs up from the California Public Utilities Commission Thursday to expand robotaxi ride-hailing services in San Francisco and charge passengers for rides.The CPUC's vote "marks the true beginning of our commercial operations in San Francisco. We’re incredibly grateful for this vote of confidence from the CPUC," said Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo.The controversial vote means more Autonomous Vehicles -- cars without drivers -- will be navigating around the city with Cruise and Waymo collecting profits from passengers."While we do not yet have the data to judge AVs against the standard human drivers are setting, I do believe in the potential of this technology to increase safety on the roadway," said CPUC Commissioner John Reynolds.San Francisco's transportation officials and supervisors said Cruise and Waymo have not been cooperative with providing data on traffic incidents involving its vehicles. "Cruise pr...

Airbnb offering full refunds to guests with Maui bookings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Airbnb will be granting full refunds to guests with accommodations booked in Maui who request them, a representative for the short-term rental provider confirmed. The company's extenuating circumstances policy is currently in effect for areas of Hawaii, including the entire island of Maui, the representative said.This policy allows guests with eligible stays to cancel and get a full refund. Hosts in the impacted areas can also cancel without fees or other consequences. East Bay warned of smoke from wildfire training The company's extenuating circumstances policy is in effect for all of Maui and parts of the Big Island that are also being impacted by wildfires. Hosts and guests with eligible stays in the impacted areas can get information directly through their Airbnb account.The company is closely monitoring the situation and will provide more information soon, a representative told KRON4.The island of Maui is currently reeling from devastating wildfires that all-but wip...