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Early favorites emerge in California Senate race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

The race is on to replace the retiring U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and it increasingly looks like the sitting senator from San Francisco will be followed by someone from Southern California.The leading candidates to replace Feinstein, 90, are U.S. Reps. Katie Porter of Orange County and Adam Schiff of Los Angeles County, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.The Times cited University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll that found Schiff is supported by 20% of likely voters, while Porter has garnered 17%.U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee from the Bay Area is third with 7%, the poll showed.All three are Democrats, but under California's top-two system, party is disregarded when putting the two top vote-getters from the primary on the general election ballot.The primary election is set for March 5, while the general will take place on Nov. 5.

Jimmy Fallon slammed with toxic workplace allegations: Report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

The "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" has been off the air since May due to the writers' strike.However, there have been rumblings behind the scenes, which have been exposed in an explosive piece in Rolling Stone on Thursday morning about the "Saturday Night Live" alum.Jimmy Fallon attends The Museum Gala at the American Museum of Natural History on Dec. 1, 2022 in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Two current and 14 former employees of the "Tonight Show" said Fallon's on-air likable persona is a facade. The anonymous sources describe a toxic work environment and claimed that Fallon would act "erratic" and "dismissive."“You never knew which Jimmy we were going to get and when he was going to throw a hissy fit. Look how many showrunners went so quickly. We know they didn’t last long," one employee said.Those who spoke to the magazine claimed Fallon would belittle staffers out of frustration, which led to a high turnover rate.Some reportedly told human resources during exit inte...

Five Brilliant Legal Tips That Prove You Should Be Following @ReelLaw on TikTok

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

It can be easy to go through day-to-day routines without thinking much about our rights and protections. When life is going smoothly, people tend to overlook the laws and regulations that hold our jobs, schools, and communities together. People rarely visit an employment law office when things are fine at work.Attorney Alex Winnick of Trujillo and Winnick LLP realized that people often don’t seek out legal knowledge until a problem has already developed, and he wanted to help. Without an understanding of employee rights under the law, legal issues and workplace problems can seem scary or overwhelming, causing increased anxiety and stress on top of the conflict at their roots.Winnick set out to generate interest in the law and help people better understand parts of it that they might otherwise take for granted. While he was never much of a social media user before, he knew that was the best way to share his message. “I was pretty resistant to the world of social media before, but thr...

1 Killed in Two-Car Collision on Interstate 20 [Arlington, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Accident on Cooper StreetARLINGTON, TX (September 7, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, one victim was killed in a two-car collision on Interstate 20.Police responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m., on the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Cooper Street on August 22nd.According to reports, the driver of an eastbound SUV was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck another car. Upon impact, the SUV overturned and struck a railing before coming to a rest wrapped around a light post.First responders arrived and pronounced the driver dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of the victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time....

One Dead, Another Injured in Motorcycle-SUV Collision on Sunrise Avenue [Roseville, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

Motorcycle Crash Near Coloma Way Left 1 Dead and 1 Seriously InjuredROSEVILLE, CA (September 7, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a person was killed and another one was hospitalized following a motorcycle-SUV collision on Sunrise Avenue.The deadly crash happened around 4:45 p.m. just south of Sunrise Avenue near Coloma and Cirby Way.According to the police, two motorcycles collided with a white Ford Bronco for reasons under investigation. In addition, news footage from the area also showed the Bronco with front, rear, and driver-side damage.Responding emergency personnel declared one of the riders dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the second rider was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.It was unclear if the SUV driver suffered injuries from the collision. At this time, the identities of the parties involved in the incident remain undisclosed to the public.In the end, officials closed Sunrise Avenue from Cirby to Coloma Way and was reopened shortly after 9:00 p.m...

Carlos Vargas Matiz: The Colombian Filmmaker’s Leap of Faith

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

Editor, photographer, and cinematographer Carlos Vargas Matiz started his inspirational journey of becoming an award-winning artist in Bogota, Colombia, capturing candid moments for magazines. He then took his talent to win the Silver Telly Award. Now, he’s in demand for major global brands, having earned respect for his unwavering discipline, steadfast belief in his vision, and exceptional artistry in his field.How did Carlos reach such heights? Well, it had everything to do with faith. He overcame a series of challenges that instilled an undying passion for the universal language of imagery within him. Before he knew it, he had earned the Silver Telly Award, while his work was also featured as an official selection at various film festivals. Not to mention, the photographs he took early on in his career graced the pages of notable magazines.Carlos refined his talent through higher education. He holds a Master of Arts in Filmmaking and is an esteemed alumni of Leeds Beckett Univers...

10 Visionary Educators Inspiring Knowledge and Growth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

Learning is always a part of life, whether in a traditional school setting or self-pursuit in front of our handy devices. It is just a need for our curious little human minds. No doubt, educators are an important part of our learning path. But education is beyond books and classrooms now; it’s a journey of discovery and inspiration. With innovation and education tying together, educators are redefining old-school methods for curious minds.Today, we explore the top 10 visionary educators who are reshaping the world of learning with their extraordinary ways. These educators aren’t just your run-of-the-mill teachers; they are mentors and friends guiding you toward enriching your life. Adding creativity to the mix, these people are captivating minds, young and old. Employing unconventional methods, these educators smoothen the path toward a more productive kind of education. Be it a particular skill or homeschooling endeavors, these are the top names that can upscale your education:Beat...

Viva CalleSJ is back this weekend — but San Jose may cut back future events

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

Viva CalleSJ is back on Sunday, once again closing about six miles of San Jose streets to vehicle traffic and opening them to bikes, pedestrians, skateboarders and strollers. The open-streets events have been increasingly popular since they started here in 2015, leading up to it happening three times this year.But you should enjoy it while you can because the San Jose City Council may vote next week to curtail the Viva CalleSJ program, as well as the citywide Viva Parks initiative. The proposed cuts are part of an effort to re-balance the city’s budget after room is made for raises with unionized workers that were agreed to last month to avoid a strike.The cuts would reduce the number of Viva CalleSJ events from three to two and would eliminate 25 percent of the 100 Viva Parks outdoor activations that take place throughout the city, as well as reduce positions in the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services department. By comparison, there are eight open-streets events sche...

Three-bedroom home sells in Los Gatos for $2.2 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

362 Penn Way – Google Street ViewA historic house located in the 300 block of Penn Way in Los Gatos has new owners. The 1,332-square-foot property, built in 1900, was sold on Aug. 16, 2023, for $2,225,000, or $1,670 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, there is a fireplace. In addition, the home is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:On Lost Oaks Drive, San Jose, in May 2023, a 1,412-square-foot home was sold for $2,165,000, a price per square foot of $1,533. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In May 2023, a 1,511-square-foot home on Kingridge Drive in San Jose sold for $2,150,000, a price per square foot of $1,423. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,868-square-foot home on the 2400 block of Lost ...

Oakland restaurants: Smoked duck ramen, green-tea ramen arrives at Mensho

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:47 GMT

Long before the 5 p.m. dinner opening this week, a line had formed outside the new Mensho ramen in Oakland. Diners had convened to experience the Tokyo-based chain’s elevated twists on ramen, with toothsome ingredients like A5 wagyu, porcini mushrooms, sea urchin and snow crab.Mensho runs a popular ramen shop in San Francisco (and apparently has a smaller operation in the X/Twitter building). For the East Bay spot, Mensho took over the space previously occupied by the venerable Chinese-American joint, Little Shin Shin. Large glass windows give onlookers a glimpse of ramen experts crafting their steaming soups. A sign by the door introduces founding chef Tomoharu Shono, who “has been experimenting with pork bone soup at home since he was at high school,” and opened his first restaurant in Tokyo at age 25.Mensho’s signature ramen is a Smoked Toripaitan ($23) with a rich chicken broth, smoked seasoned egg, smoked Kurobuta pork chashu, smoked A5 wagyu, smoked duc...