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Witnesses describe chaos during mass shooting at Orange County biker bar

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

Customers were enjoying $8 spaghetti night as a live band played at the popular Cook's Corner biker bar when shots rang out in Orange County's Trabuco Canyon Wednesday. “All of a sudden I heard a bang, bang, bang, bang. Just kept going, so everyone started screaming and running all over," witness Skip Patrick said. Authorities investigate a deadly shooting at Cook's Corner in Orange County on Aug. 23, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Patrick first thought it was firecrackers and ducked down. Looking around, he saw a man in a light blue shirt. “He had two guns in his hand. He started shooting toward me,” Patrick said.The gunman then went to the parking lot where Patrick saw him retrieve several more guns. “He just kept shooting and shooting. It sounded like he had shot over 100 rounds," Patrick said.The gunman did not appear to be shooting at anyone in particular at that point. “If he saw someone, he was shooting at them. He didn’t care who it was,” said Patrick, who heard that a woman celebrating ...

Kobe Bryant tributes pour in for #MambaDay

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

Thursday is a special day for many Angelenos and NBA fans across the world.Aug. 24 is Kobe Bryant Day, honoring the Laker great who died in a 2020 helicopter crash alongside his daughter, Gianna, and seven others.The date, celebrated in Orange County and Los Angeles, pays tribute to Bryant's two jersey numbers, 8 and 24. It also comes just one day after the Black Mamba's birthday.Locally, prominent landmarks are celebrating Bryant. The Santa Monica Pier's Ferris wheel will light up in purple and gold while featuring messages like “LA + ❤️ + 24” and “LA + ❤️ + 8."Bryant, a five-time NBA champion widely considered to be one of top five players of all time, remains a prominent fixture in Southern California, with murals celebrating his career — and, often, the life of Gianna — spotted all over the Southland.That legacy permeates the sports world, with major media outlets, other athletes and even rival teams paying homage to the Mamba on social media using #MambaDay and in interviews.Go...

Lizzo to sue backup dancers for 'malicious prosecution'

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

Lizzo is firing back at the allegations against her by a trio of dancers. According to TMZ, her lawyer, Marty Singer, revealed she's planning to countersue for malicious prosecution claiming the dancers are being hypocritical. It's all because of a photo, which according to her attorney, shows her backup dancers happily cavorting after attending the Crazy Horse cabaret show in Paris, France. "These images showing the three plaintiffs gleefully reveling backstage after the topless show were taken after their February 2023 visit to Bananenbar in Amsterdam that they complain about in their lawsuit," wrote Singer in a statement obtained by People magazine.Lizzo performs onstage at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 21, 2019, in Indio. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella)This came after they claimed the singer pressured them into attending that event. According to the "Special" singer's attorney, all three dancers continued to work on her tour after the...

Karina Sayed – Setting Standards

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

“The bottom line: investing in real estate is smart because the property is tangible. People always have, and always will, need shelter. This means it is very unlikely that our need for shelter (i.e., buying or renting homes) will ever go away.”Kathy Fettke, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of RealWealthIt is the dream of every man to possess a shelter on the most pocket-friendly budget. However, with every desire comes additional demands and sacrifices; some might be more focused on the aesthetics of their dream place, and others might just need a little bit more security. At the same time, some demand a more spacious residence. With the regular fastidious development around the sphere, one must not need to worry about finding the right accommodation. But the question arises, how does one find the exact property in a crowded city full of bustling communities and a diverse collection of landscapes throughout the municipality? If one sets foot to find the required property on his own in an enor...

Insights from Kinfolk Home Loans Founders on Leadership in Real Estate

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

The world of real estate is not just about transactions and properties; it’s a realm where leadership is redefined, nurtured, and transformed. In a groundbreaking exploration of leadership journeys, Kinfolk Home Loans founders Cody Adams, Scott Camara, and Connor Cozen offer valuable insights into how their experiences have shaped an evolution of leadership styles and values in the context of the real estate industry.A journey of leadership begins with the foundations of early life experiences, academic pursuits, and personal growth. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds, Cody Adams, Scott Camara, and Connor Cozen have leveraged their formative years to establish a unique approach to real estate leadership. From humble beginnings to academic achievements, their collective experiences contribute to an enriched perspective on leadership, emphasizing values, and authentic connections.Cody Adams, Chief Executive Officer of Kinfolk Home Loans, shares, “Our journeys began far...

Can CBD Oil Help You Recover From A Hangover?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

CBD oil has become the new “hangover savior” for a few hemp fans. That’s right, many party-hardy guys and gals are reaching for a bottle of CBD after a boozy night. Supposedly, CBD oil’s anti-inflammatory effects help bring some semblance of normalcy to folks fighting off a massive migraine.So, do CBD products work that well for hangover symptoms? Are CBD extracts a valid “cheat code” for the pounding headaches that follow a night of frivolity?Can CBD Oil Get Rid Of Your Hangover?Sorry to burst your bubble, but CBD oil isn’t powerful enough to get rid of a hangover. Honestly, it will take time and hydration to get over this painful side effect.However, just because CBD can’t “cure” a hangover doesn’t mean it can’t help in the recovery process. It’s true that CBD has anti-inflammatory effects, which may help reduce the pain patients feel during a hangover. There are also plenty of migraine patients that use...

Big animals avoid impact of Hilary, wildlife in streams is more vulnerable

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

When Tropical Storm Hilary drenched the town of Big Bear and nearby communities, some mountain dwellers were trapped by flash floods, debris flows and washed out roadways.But not local residents Jackie and Shadow.The famous bald eagles who live near Big Bear Lake quickly took cover, roosting high in the trees, finding protection from the storm’s punch. Eagle watcher Sandy Steers said the pair “are doing just fine” on Tuesday, Aug. 22.The San Gabriel River at the Azusa River Wilderness Park Wednesday, August 23, 2023. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)David Talavera of Glendora rides his electric wheel at the Azusa River Wilderness Park Wednesday, August 23, 2023. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)The San Gabriel River streams past a water level indicator at the Azusa River Wilderness Park Wednesday, August 23, 2023. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)A baby bald eagle peaks out from under a parent in a nest above Big Bear Lake on ...

Which vegetable was deemed the top superfood? You might be surprised.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

We know that vegetables are often the healthiest food on the plate – when they do make it onto the plate.Loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, veggies are known for their health-promoting and disease-prevention properties. New research has ranked vegetables and fruit by their nutrient density or the amount of nutrients obtained per serving. While this information can help us optimize our nutrition, the findings of the study are a bit surprising.The study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded only one vegetable with a perfect 100% score and it wasn’t cauliflower, broccoli or even kale. A lesser-known green vegetable, watercress, took the title as “top superfood”. Watercress is a leafy green vegetable in the Brassicaceae, or cabbage, family that grows in freshwater. It has a strong peppery and even bitter flavor. Watercress is higher in vitamin A and potassium than other lettuces and has more vitamin C than oranges.Related ArticlesHealth | ...

Antioch moves forward with new tenant protections

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

In yet another move to strengthen tenant protections, the Antioch City Council this week approved a new set of rules to ensure against landlord retaliation and harassment.The action came after more than a year of tenants and supporters advocating for help and after the council considered a draft review and later approved a first reading of revised ordinance in July. That version, however, advanced with changes on its second reading with Councilwoman Monica Wilson absent, Councilman Mike Barbanica recusing himself and Councilwoman Lori Ogorchock dissenting, requiring it to return for a first reading.On Tuesday, though, after hearing more than two hours of public comments and discussion, the City Council voted 3-to-1 to approve the latest version of rules, with Ogorchock dissenting and Barbanica again recusing himself.“This legislation that we’re voting on today is not the exact same one as it was a few weeks ago,” Thorpe said. “…The implication here is about the landlord&...

Mystery investor buys nearly 60 acres in South Bay hills from Arrillaga trust

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:23:53 GMT

PALO ALTO — A mystery investor has paid about $20 million for big chunks of hilly land in the Palo Alto area that had been owned by the late John Arrillaga, a Silicon Valley real estate legend.The buyer operated through an affiliate called Fierce Sunrise LLC to purchase the property, according to documents filed on Aug. 23 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.Fierce Sunrise paid about $20.7 million for eight parcels, which are along a private road called Tierra Arboles in Palo Alto, the county real estate records show.For numerous years, the property had been owned by Arrillaga, a long-time real estate executive who during his career became one of the Bay Area’s most successful and savvy developers with a client list of tenants that read like a who’s who of Silicon Valley corporate royalty. Google and Apple were among these.Arrillaga, whose success in real estate made him a multi-billionaire known for his philanthropy, died in January 2022 at the age...