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Thousand Oaks teens beaten with brass knuckles, hammer, VCSO says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

Two teens are hospitalized with life-threatening wounds after two other teens and an adult woman attacked them with brass knuckles and a hammer Friday night in Thousand Oaks.The victims, teen boys aged 14 and 16, were attacked in the block of Brossard Drive just before 9 p.m., the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.Both sustained "severe head injuries" and were airlifted to a nearby hospital, where they remain as of Tuesday, officials said. Their conditions are unknown.About two hours later, detectives arrested three people at a home in the 600 block of Avenida del Platino. Two were 15-year-old boys, but also arrested was 20-year-old Lesly Ortiz."Detectives subsequently obtained a search warrant for this residence and seized several items of evidence related to this crime," the release said.All three face charges of attempted murder and participating in a criminal street gang.The two boys were booked into the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center, while Ortiz is...

House fire leaves 11 displaced, including 2 children, in Santa Ana

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

Eleven people, including two children, were displaced following a fire that engulfed a home in Santa Ana Tuesday morning. Crews arrived just after 3 a.m. to find a home in the 300 block of East Walnut Street heavily engulfed in flames, the Orange County Fire Authority posted on Instagram. A house fire displaced nine people in Santa Ana on Dec. 12, 2023. (Orange County Fire Authority)Crews simultaneously fought the fire and searched the home for any occupants. All residents were helped out of the home but there were two burn patients, the Fire Authority stated. Massive fire destroys 60s-era yacht club in Marina del Rey Both declined paramedic transport to a hospital. Investigators determined the fire began in the basement of the home but the cause is still under investigation.

Man shot, killed in unincorporated West Whittier

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

A man was fatally shot in unincorporated West Whittier-Los Nietos early Tuesday morning, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking the public to come forward with information to help them catch the killer.A shooting was reported at 12:08 a.m. near Pioneer Boulevard and Orchard Avenue, and when deputies arrived, they found "multiple cartridge casings on the street," the department said in a news release.The victim was located about a block away in the 10200 block of Bernardino Avenue having suffered "apparent gunshot wounds," officials said.The man was declared dead at the scene.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Navigating Digestive Distress During the Holidays – Pass On The Peppermint Martini

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

According to a new survey, Americans are dreading what their favorite holiday foods and drinks will do to their gut. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that 72% of people look forward to the food around the holiday season, but 65% admit it’s the worst time of year for their diet.During the holiday season, 75% find themselves eating more often throughout the day and 76% find their eating habits also changing more often throughout the day than any other time of year. Over half (51%) said they “often” or “always” feel like they ate too much food during the holidays. As a result, many are left with occasional constipation (56%), indigestion (49%) and acid reflux (45%).In the study conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by naturally-based laxative brand Prunelax, 70% of respondents said digestive problems happen more frequently during the holiday season and 69% said it happens more while traveling during that period.Surprisingly, turkey was the top culprit (44%) followed by pecan pie (41...

Stephen Wilson Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision on East Avenue [Chico, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

71-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash near Marigold AvenueCHICO, CA (December 12, 2023) – Stephen Wilson died early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash at the 1500 block of East Avenue.The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m., near Marigold Avenue.According to surveillance footage, law enforcement determined that a pedestrian entered the vehicle’s path, leading to a collision. Nevertheless, the driver failed to halt and assist the pedestrian. Subsequently, a vehicle matching the given description was found deserted in a Chico orchard.Emergency responders pronounced the male pedestrian, identified as 71-year-old Stephen Wilson from Oroville, deceased at the accident site.As of now, authorities have not disclosed further information about the suspect. To facilitate the investigation, Chico Officials closed East Avenue for a minimum of five hours.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends a...

Hark the Herald Offspring Sing at Almost Acoustic Christmas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

Hark the Herald Offspring Sing: It’s never going to be easy to lose a headliner, and it wasn’t easy for KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas. Clearly, the majority of people at any concert are there for the final band and, even though in this case the headliner was supposed to be the Red Hot Chili Peppers and this writer holds the subjective view that they have been insufferable throughout their career, losing said headliner is a massive loss for the organizers.So what did KROQ do? They bumped the Offspring up to headline status, and added 311 at the last minute. Was that enough to save the show? Well yeah, but more on that in a minute.Almost Acoustic Christmas is always, year after year, a party. On Saturday, Canadian alt-punks the Beaches kicked things off with a high energy set of infectious, power-pop tunes that included one called “Blame Brett” (no offense taken, ladies).Bakar, from Camden Town in London, impressed with an indie rock vibe despite the f...

Bay Area music community goes to bat for beloved ailing singer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

Tammi Brown hadn’t been feeling right for a while, when a persistent shortness of breath prompted her to visit her doctor for a checkup last September.She figured maybe she was getting out of shape, but the versatile Santa Cruz vocalist, who’s won faithful admirers amongst some of the greatest musicians in jazz, rock, gospel and soul, was quickly diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.The prognosis looked bleak. “The end date was days, not months,” she said. “I lost my brother last year from a heart attack and he was quite young, and I thought this was how it would end for me.”But a course of chemotherapy seems to have fought off the cancer, and Brown has even started singing again, including a performance last month with Bobby McFerrin’s Motion, the improvisational a cappella quintet that’s been holding Monday afternoon sessions at Freight & Salvage for the past two years.“I just did the oximeter and I’m back to normal,” Brown said on a recent phone call while walking around downto...

Should there be a mandatory retirement age from concerts for over-the-hill rock stars?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

BY GEORGE VARGA | San Diego Union TribuneIs my future all in the past? – “Tell Me Straight” by The Rolling Stones (2023)The still-rocking Rolling Stones aside, should there be a required or suggested retirement age for concerts by over-the-hill music stars whose best days as live performers are years behind them?The question is, admittedly, preposterous. Music is timeless. No one should have to retire unless their vocation poses a serious threat to others, or to themselves.But what if a veteran rock star’s reluctance to retire from the stage poses a threat to their artistic legacy? Not their recorded legacy, but as once-dynamic live entertainers who could ignite and inspire on a nightly basis?Specifically, what if the passing of time has led to an unmistakable decline in the quality of their performances, causing longtime fans to wince rather than cheer? And what if that decline means each successive concert and tour chips away at a performer’s previous accomplishments, simply becau...

Man fatally hit by BART train near Richmond station is identified

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

RICHMOND — Authorities have identified a man who died after being hit by a BART train last month.Luis Mata, 24, of Richmond, died at the scene after being hit by the train as it approached the Richmond station on Nov. 30. Authorities said there was no foul play involved.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Poll: Submit your vote for San Jose’s BART tunneling machine name contest Crashes and Disasters | Person fatally hit by train at East Bay BART station Crashes and Disasters | Man arrested in connection with BART service disruption Crashes and Disasters | BART service restored between San Francisco and Oakland Crashes and Disasters | 3 people found dead at BART stations in San Francisco, Oakland The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office released Mata’s identity after locating his family and notifying them first of his death.The collision caused the closure of the station for about tw...

Bay Area 2023 holiday sweets: 10 panettone to try this season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:27 GMT

Panettone, the Italian sweet bread with the plush texture, has become a true holiday tradition in California. Scores of Bay Area stores import versions from Italy, and more and more bakeries are making their own, whether the beloved traditional version studded with raisins and candied citrus or creations featuring hazelnuts, pistachios, chocolate, caramel, limoncello or other flavors.This year we are highlighting versions that are either locally made, locally inspired or new to the marketplace. We’ve also provided a list of shops that stock plenty of panettone, so you’ll never have to show up empty-handed at a holiday party.LA BISCOTTERIA: Baker and biscotti specialist Augustine Buonocore makes panettone year-round at his Peninsula shop, but he ramps up the offerings in December. Their bestseller is the 38-ounce Triple P (pineapple, papaya, pear). There’s also a 38-ounce festively wrapped Classic Panettone and a 24-ounce Classic. If you want to score one, you need ...