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Hundreds of pro-Israeli demonstrators rally in Westwood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the federal building in Westwood on Tuesday to show their support for Israel after the bloody incursion on Israeli soil by the militant group Hamas over the weekend. The rally comes on the heels of a news conference held today at Los Angeles City Hall where councilmembers and leaders of the Jewish community stood side by side, speaking about the war with phrases like “cold blooded murder” and “ethnic and religious violence” and an “attack on democracy everywhere.”  The surprise attack by Hamas by air, land and sea killed hundreds of Israeli citizens and soldiers, prompting Israel’s leaders to declare war and retaliate, bombarding the Palestinian territory of Gaza. The toll stands at some 1,800 dead on both sides, but that number is expected to grow.  L.A. is home to the second largest Jewish community in the United States and the largest Israeli population outside of Israel.  Pro-Israeli demonstrators at rally in Westwoo...

Some California restaurants imposing 'vomit fee'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

Enjoy your bottomless mimosas, just don't barf - or else it'll cost you.Some San Francisco Bay Area restaurants are now charging a $50 fee for Sunday brunch diners who drink one too many mimosas and end up losing their eggs Benedict, KTLA's sister station KRON reports.A sign posted at popular Oakland brunch spot, Kitchen Story, warns diners who indulge in any of the restaurant's five varieties of bottomless mimosas to "drink responsibly and know your limits." Otherwise, the sign warns, that a $50 cleaning fee will be automatically added to the tab of any patron who throws up in a public area of the restaurant.Photo: Chris Culcasi/KRONKitchen Story isn't the only Bay Area restaurant cracking down on brunch-time barfers. As reported in SFGate, Home Plate in San Francisco has implemented a similar policy with signs warning of a $50 "cleaning fee" for incidents resulting from intoxication.Some Bay Area restaurants are reportedly taking other steps, like placing limits on the time custom...

Pedestrian Crash on Brookhurst Street Kills Man [Fountain Valley, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

57-Year-Old Santa Ana Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Edinger AvenueFOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA (October 10, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a pedestrian collision on Brookhurst Street resulted in the loss of one man’s life.Shortly after 1:45 p.m., emergency responders arrived at the location near Edinger Avenue following several dispatch calls.Police say the driver of a white Chevrolet bus heading southbound had come to a stop at the intersection for a red traffic light. When the light changed to green, the bus driver proceeded southbound and hit a pedestrian who was walking in the crosswalk along Edinger Avenue.Upon arrival, first responders pronounced the 57-year-old male pedestrian from Santa Ana deceased at the scene. The identity of the victim will be released by the Orange County coroner’s office once it becomes available.During the initial response, the 62-year-old male bus driver remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigat...

Lonch Unveils Revolutionary App: Building a Social Marketplace for Collaboration and Innovation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

The team at Lonch has some very exciting news.They have unveiled their app, which means Lonch and its users have embarked on their mission to build a social marketplace driven by collaboration as they reframe the traditional workplace.Lonch CEO and Founder Christopher Gulliver described the app as the startup’s “communication hub.”“This is where people can join up to have a social network experience, where they can post and start to start to build traction for their ideas, and get in on the ground floor of other ideas,” Christopher said.Lonch provides digital office space that lets contributors from around the world collaborate and connect. The Lonch model creates a merit-based, collaborative ecosystem fostering innovation and reducing barriers. Whoever in the Lonch community participates in a project earns royalties.Lonch employs blockchain and smart contracts to tokenize individual user contributions in the form of project-specific royalty tokens. These tokens represent royalties ...

Man Fatally Struck in Bicycle Accident on Oak Street [Laguna Beach, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

Male Cyclist Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Glenneyre StreetLAGUNA BEACH, CA (October 10, 2023) – A bicycle accident on Oak Street claimed the life of one man on Sunday night.At approximately 6:53 p.m., emergency responders rushed to the scene at the intersection of Oak Street and Glenneyre Street. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered that a motorist had collided with a male cyclist who had a small terrier in the front basket of his bicycle.Paramedics swiftly arrived and transported the injured cyclist to a nearby hospital, where he passed away due to his injuries. The authorities have yet to release his identity.Meanwhile, the cyclist’s dog received treatment for minor injuries at a local animal hospital. The police stated that the driver involved in the incident stayed at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation.No signs of drug or alcohol involvement are suspected in the collision. Additional details will be provided as so...

FRIDAY: How This AI-Driven IT Solution Has Transformed Business Customer Experience

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

The importance of IT solutions in businesses of all sizes and across various industries cannot be overstated. From managing critical operations to enhancing customer experiences, technology forms the backbone of modern enterprises. However, along with the benefits, businesses face numerous challenges in maintaining their IT infrastructure, ensuring constant uptime, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. This is where FRIDAYcomes into play, an AI-driven IT solution that revolutionizes how businesses manage their IT support and, in turn, transform their customer experience.From retail to healthcare, education to finance, the reliance on technology is omnipresent. Yet, businesses grapple with a myriad of challenges in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of their IT systems. These challenges include downtime, complex IT environments, the need for technical expertise, escalating costs, and the ever-looming threat of cybersecurity breaches.Enter FRIDAY, the world’s fir...

William Marlik Jr. Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Deer Valley Road [Antioch, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

63-Year-Old Bay Point Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident near Prewett Ranch DriveANTIOCH, CA (October 10, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, William Marlik Jr. lost his life in a motorcycle accident on Deer Valley Road.At approximately 2:08 p.m., local law enforcement responded to dispatch calls near Prewett Ranch Drive.Initial findings suggest that a speeding vehicle collided with a stationary motorcycle waiting at a red light. This collision pushed both vehicles into two other cars at the intersection.Emergency medical personnel arrived and rushed the injured motorcyclist to a nearby hospital where he later died. The victim was later identified by the Contra Costa County coroner’s office as 63-year-old William Marlik Jr. from Bay Point.In the meantime, the driver involved remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation. Officers indicate that excessive speed likely played a significant role in the accident.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow ...

Man Dies in Fiery Head-On Collision on Highway 168 [Fresno County, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

32-Year-Old Tesla Driver Killed in Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash near East Shepherd AvenueFRESNO COUNTY, CA (October 10, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a head-on collision occurred on Highway 168, resulting in the fatality of one individual.At approximately 10:10 p.m., emergency responders rushed to the scene just east of East Shepherd Avenue.According to investigators, 32-year-old male driver of a Tesla Model Y was traveling east when he lost control of his vehicle. Consequently, the Tesla crossed into the westbound lanes before colliding head-on with a pickup truck.Upon impact, the Tesla burst into flames, and due to the severity of the injuries sustained, the driver of the Tesla was pronounced dead by medics at the scene.In the meantime, the driver of the pickup truck was transported to a hospital by emergency personnel. While the injuries were significant, they were fortunately not life-threatening.Currently, Fresno County authorities are awaiting the results of toxicology tests to ...

Small Screen Halloween: The Fall of the House of Usher, Chucky and Suburban Screams, Reviewed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

Streaming services, cable TV and Primetime television are fighting for your viewership now more than ever. UNBINGED is here to help you weed through it all, with reviews of the latest shows that highlight what we love, what we hate and what we love to hate-watch, too. The Halloween season is upon us, and with it comes a new crop of scary new series, specials, and shows poised to get audiences in the morbid mood. For this edition of UnBinged, we take a gander at new works from a few masters of horror: Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher, Don Mancini’s Chucky, and John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams.   The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix)Master of the macabre Edgar Allan Poe is a grim fabler of gothy goodness who has been thrilling dark-hearted English majors and black-lipstick wearers ever since he put a pen to paper. So when word got out that Netflix’s golden boy Mike Flanagan was going to adapt his work The Fall of the House of Usher, ...

How will the Warriors replace Donte DiVincenzo? Steve Kerr has some ideas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It isn’t just the corner threes, ability to crash the boards from any angle, vision on the court and sneaky-quick hands on the defensive side that the Warriors will miss in Donte DiVincenzo’s absence this season.More than anything else, it’s his energy.“He impacted the game as soon as he got out there,” coach Steve Kerr said on Tuesday. “That’s why the fans loved him.”DiVincenzo made his debut with the New York Knicks on Monday night, when he began his tenure by missing the first six shots he took in their preseason win over the Boston Celtics.The 26-year-old guard who signed a four-year, $50-million deal to play his home games at Madison Square Garden, told reporters in New York that he’s still not yet comfortable in the Knicks system.“Still learning a new coach and a new environment,” he said.Back in the Bay Area, the Warriors are trying to figure out what life without him will look like.“I thought Dante was so important for us last year because he was just i...