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City Controller’s Office Critical of LAPD Helicopter Expenditures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

The Los Angeles City Controller’s Office audited the LAPD’s use of helicopters and criticized the department for its use during “non-high priority” situations.According to the audit, every flight incurs costs of $2,917 per hour of use, roughly adding up to $46 million per year, a total more than the budget of 14 city departments. The office concluded that 61% of helicopter use came in “non-high priority” crime and accused the department of disproportionately using them in some communities over others.“Our city’s investments in public safety account for a significant portion of our annual discretionary budget,” Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia wrote in a letter to Mayor Karen Bass and the city council. “The audit was launched in response to calls from community members and organizations who requested more information regarding the costs and performance of LAPD helicopters.”Mejia continued, stating that the LAPD Airlift Support Division (ASD) “causes significant harm to the c...

Taylor Tobias Dies in Motorcycle Collision on 36th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

29-Year-Old Female Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Oak StreetPHOENIX, AZ (December 13, 2023) – Taylor Tobias died Monday night in a motorcycle crash on 36th Street and Oak Street. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m., on December 4th.Tobias, a 29-year-old individual, was traveling north on 36th Street when the driver of another vehicle executed a left turn in front of them. First responders discovered Tobias on the road with severe injuries. Paramedics promptly arrived, transporting Tobias to a nearby hospital, where they ultimately succumbed to their injuries.Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained unharmed and stayed at the scene, fully cooperating with the investigation. Preliminary assessments by officers found no indications of impairment in the driver. Additional information will be disclosed as it becomes available.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies ar...

San Diego’s Newest Place to Stay, the Little Italy Way

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

In the heart of San Diego’s vibrant Little Italy, a new leaf  of hospitality is uncovered as Hotel Zindel opens its doors to seekers of comfort, culture, and unforgettable experiences. This boutique gem, brought to life by a joint venture of local Excelsior Stays hospitality and the Somers Capital investment firm, is more than just a place to stay; it’s a dose of paradise amidst San Diego’s city skyline.Uncovering a new leaf for hospitality, Hotel Zindel stands as a testament to the fusion of upscale charm and the rich cultural vibes of Little Italy. Named after its location on Grape Street and the heritage of our ever growing neighborhood, Hotel Zindel beckons guests into a world where every moment is a celebration.Imagine waking up in the heart of the city in your own private room or sharing stories with fellow travelers in our uniquely designed hostel-style accommodations. Hotel Zindel is more than a hotel—it’s an experience. Our mission is simple: immerse you i...

President Joe Biden’s L.A. Trip Met With Protest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

U.S. President Joe Biden landed in Los Angeles on Dec. 8, for a weekend of fundraisers and was met with not only celebrity supporters, but hundreds of protesters.The president made his way to Holmby Hills, the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood known to be part of the “Platinum Triangle,” along with Beverly Hills and Bel Air.Since announcing his reelection bid, Biden’s visit was his first in Los Angeles. He spoke to donors at multiple events throughout the weekend, before returning to Washington D.C. Sunday afternoon.While President Biden campaigned in front of guests who spent upward of $50,000 per ticket to attend, pro-Palestinian protesters marched nearby.Put together by multiple activist groups, the “Genocide Joe out of L.A.” rallies criticized the President for his support of Israel and its military attacks in the Gaza Strip.Waving Palestinian flags, Biden effigies, and chants of “Biden, Biden you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide,...

Check out In-N-Out Burger’s 2023 ugly Christmas sweater

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

In-N-Out Burger has added a 2023 ugly Christmas sweater to its merchandise collection.The garment is emblazoned with the image of a Double-Double and the words “Bite Me,” which according to the product description come from a 1970s bumper sticker created by the chain’s founder, Harry Snyder.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Order up some culinary Christmas cheer at South Bay eateries Restaurants, Food and Drink | Can opium dens and secret tunnels get people to stop for lunch in this Bay Area city? Restaurants, Food and Drink | Michelin honors 7 California restaurants as ‘new discoveries’ Restaurants, Food and Drink | Hey, Idaho, we Californians are sharing our In-N-Out burger hacks, menu secrets Restaurants, Food and Drink | Bay Area 2023 holiday sweets: 10 panettone to try this season The sweater is white with red trim matching the chain’s drink cups.It costs $69.95 and is 100% a...

Seven 49ers lead in Pro Bowl voting, Brock Purdy surges past NFC quarterbacks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

SANTA CLARA — While seven 49ers lead in Pro Bowl voting at their respective positions, Brock Purdy has garnered the fifth-most votes overall and surged into the lead among NFC quarterbacks.Purdy (84,613 votes) ranks third among all NFL quarterbacks, behind the Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa (129,783) and the Texans’ C.J. Stroud (96,274).The 49ers have not had a quarterback make the Pro Bowl since Jeff Garcia 21 years ago.Running back Christian McCaffrey’s 100,008 votes are the second-most cast by fans for the Feb. 4 Pro Bowl Games, that will be held in Orlando, Florida, a week before the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.Joining McCaffrey atop their positions are linebacker Fred Warner, tight end George Kittle, fullback Kyle Juszczyk, left tackle Trent Williams, punter Mitch Wishnowsky and long snapper Taybor Pepper.Defensive end Nick Bosa ranks second behind the Browns’ Myles Garrett, and the 49ers’ Chase Young is sixth at that position. Also ranking second is center Jake Brendel, behi...

List: Netflix’s top 50 titles in its new release of 2023 data

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

Netflix for the first time has released a report of what people watched on the streaming service during a six-month period.The list below shows the top 50 titles from January through June 2023.With a commanding lead was “The Night Agent,” a spy thriller series that logged 812.1 million viewing hours. Runners up were the second season of “Ginny & Georgia,” about a young widow and her children who move to a Massachusetts town (665.1 million hours), and the Korean revenge drama series “The Glory” (662.8 million hours).The top movies were “The Mother” (No. 14), “Luther: The Fallen Sun” (No. 20) and “You People” (No. 29).Complete article on the new data | Netflix statement with downloadable list of 18,000 titlesThe Night Agent: Season 1Ginny & Georgia: Season 2The Glory: Season 1Wednesday: Season 1Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton StoryYou: Season 4La Reina del Sur: Season 3Outer Banks: Season 3Ginny & Georgi...

Nine Israeli soldiers killed in Hamas ambush in Gaza City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

By Wafaa Shurafa, Jack Jeffery and Melanie Lidman | Associated PressDEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Palestinian militants carried out one of the deadliest single attacks on Israeli soldiers since the Gaza invasion began, killing at least nine in an urban ambush, the military said Wednesday, a sign of the stiff resistance Hamas still poses despite more than two months of devastating bombardment.The ambush in a dense neighborhood came after repeated recent claims by the Israeli military that it had broken Hamas’ command structure in northern Gaza, encircled remaining pockets of fighters, killed thousands of militants and detained hundreds more.The tenacious fighting underscores how far Israel appears to be from its aim of destroying Hamas — even after the military unleashed one of the 21st century’s most destructive onslaughts. Israel’s air and ground assault has killed more than 18,600 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health officials. Gaza City and surrounding t...

California wildfires are unleashing dangerous metals from soil, Stanford study shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

By Todd Woody | BloombergExtreme heat from California’s climate-driven wildfires is transforming a metal common in soil into an airborne carcinogen that can be inhaled by firefighters and people living downwind of conflagrations, according to first-of-its-kind research.In a study published Dec. 12 in the journal Nature Communications, Stanford University scientists discovered what they described as widespread and dangerous levels of toxic chromium in areas of Northern California severely burned by wildfires in 2019 and 2020.“There are vast areas of these metal-rich geologies around the world with landscapes that are ready to burn, such as in Africa, Australia and Canada,” said Scott Fendorf, a professor of earth system science at Stanford University and an author of the paper.Chromium is relatively ubiquitous: A benign form of the metal called chromium 3 exists in soils derived from chromium-laden rocks found on every continent. But as drought and heat waves prime forests and other ...

Police investigating fatal shooting in East Oakland Wednesday morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:42 GMT

(KRON) -- A person was shot and killed in Oakland Wednesday morning just after 6:30 a.m., according to the Oakland Police Department. The shooting occurred on the 9900 block of International Boulevard.Police responded to reports of a shooting and located a victim with a gunshot wound or wounds, authorities said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Woman carjacked in Kensington by suspects wielding shotgun OPD said the investigation remains ongoing, and the victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of family.Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD’s Homicide Section at (510)-238-3821 or the tip line at (510)-238-7950.