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WGA strike begins: What happens now?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

Members of the Writers Guild of America are on strike after they could not reach a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which consists of production companies and Hollywood studios. The writers say that current management proposals do nothing to address changes in the work environment that make economic and working conditions far worse for writers. Following Monday night's decision to strike, the WGA issued a statement. "'The companies' behavior has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing," the statement read. It also gets worse.KTLA 5's Sam Rubin gave some insight as to how some writers are treated. "Imagine working on a show like 'Saturday Night Live' and being asked to come in to help punch up the show, but being asked to come in for just one day," Sam explained.The WGA touched on this in their statement. "From their refusal...

Chino man faces murder charge after woman found fatally stabbed in home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

A Chino man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a woman to death during a domestic violence-related attack early Sunday.Sibo Zhang, 32, was arrested after officers from the Chino Police Department conducted a safety check at a home in the 15700 block of McIntosh Avenue a few minutes after 1 a.m., police said in a news release. In the house, officers found a woman who appeared to have been stabbed, and paramedics declared her dead at the scene.Zhang, who had already been detained by officers, was arrested on a murder charge and booked into the West Valley Detention Center, where he is being held without bail.Though the victim's identity has not been released, police said "this appears to be a domestic relationship-related crime.""There is no threat to the community," police added. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Reggie Barber at 909-334-3144.

2 teens injured in Yucaipa shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

Two teens were injured in a Yucaipa shooting over the weekend, authorities announced Tuesday.The incident was reported around 11:30 p.m. Saturday along the 34000 Block of Princeton Drive, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.The teens, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl, were parked on the street when someone shot at their vehicle, officials said.Both victims were struck by gunfire and taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.The suspect or suspects fled the scene and no arrests have been made, officials said.“This appears to be an isolated incident and there appears to be no immediate danger to the public,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to call Detective Daniel Shelton at 909-918-2305. 

Pornhub blocks all Utah users in response to new age verification law

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

Pornhub.com has denied Utah residents access to its site in response to the state's new age verification law, KTLA's sister station KTVX is reporting.Utahns who attempt to go to the site will instead be driven to a black page with a statement from the site's management and a short video featuring adult actress Cherie DeVille explaining why the site cannot be accessed.Earlier this year, the Utah Legislature and Gov. Spencer Cox passed and signed Senate Bill 287, which requires adult sites to use some sort of age-verification system to keep underage viewers from seeing pornographic content. The bill passed unanimously.The bill was based, in part, on a similar piece of legislation passed in Louisiana. The main difference, however, is that unlike in Louisiana, Utah's digital ID system does not currently allow for online verifications. Pornhub, for its part, argues in its statement that "giving your ID card every time you want to visit an adult platform is not the most effective solution...

Gregory Allen Wood, Alicia Del Carmen Escobar Dead Following Head-On Collision on Highway 99 [Sutter County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near Oswald Road Left Man, Woman DeadSUTTER COUNTY, CA (May 2, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a head-on crash on Highway 99 claimed the lives of Gregory Allen Wood and Alicia Del Carmen Escobar.California Highway Patrol and fire crews responded to the collision just after 8:30 p.m. on Highway 99, south of Oswald Road.Upon arrival, units learned that a 2016 Toyota Tacoma pickup collided with a 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV.According to the investigators, the northbound Tacoma crossed into the no. 1 southbound lane for unknown reasons and crashed head-on with the Toyota RAV4.Unfortunately, the Tacoma driver, Gregory Allen Wood (74) of Brentwood, and the RAV4 driver,  Alicia Del Carmen Escobar (69) of Yuba City, died at the scene. No other parties were involved in the collision.The CHP shut down the area for at least two hours as crews investigate the incident. It was unclear whether drugs and alcohol play a role in the incident.Those with additional information about th...

Glen Matlock Parties at the Roxy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

Glen Matlock Parties at the Roxy: Before we pulled up onto the Sunset Strip and entered the famous Roxy Theatre, we found ourselves two miles away at the Jail Guitar Doors‘s CAPO (Community Arts Programming & Outreach) Center on 3rd and Fairfax, to celebrate MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer‘s 75th birthday.Jail Guitar Doors is a nonprofit started by Wayne and his wife Margaret Kramer, “which offers creative alternatives to vulnerable, under-resourced populations through music education and arts activities. The programs help marginalized youth develop their talents and capacities; disrupt systemic root causes of inequality, poverty, and racism; and advocates for families and communities impacted by the carceral system.”A noble cause, by a good man. We saw JGD teachers Cole and Laena perform and then had to leave for the Roxy. But there was an incredible fundraising auction with a lot of signed guitars, and performances from Kramer and Tom Morello among others.Th...

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

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Jonas Brothers announce massive concert tour — but no Bay Area date?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

The Jonas Brothers are setting sail on a massive tour.It includes 35 dates at arenas and — yes, even — stadiums.You know what it doesn’t include?A stop in the Bay Area.As it currently stands, the closest these pop-rock siblings are getting to the Bay Area is a Sept. 11 date at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center — which is indeed a great venue for concerts.Still, local fans would still like something a bit closer, for sure.But will they get it?Related ArticlesMusic | Aerosmith brings farewell tour to Bay Area, L.A. with cool opening act Music | Nominations open for 2023 Sunnyvale Community Awards Music | Judy Collins hits the stage at Campbell’s Heritage Theatre Music | Review: Country star Kane Brown wows fans during San Jose concert Music | Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday Hollywood Bowl concerts feature ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ lineup of stars The hunch here — and, yes, it&...

Lakers' James, Warriors' Curry to meet again in playoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It's LeBron vs. Steph on the big stage, Take V.With a slightly different look in the playoffs these days for two of the game's greatest players.“Just two of the most competitive players that have ever played this game,” James said Monday. “We want to etch our name in the history books as much as we can, and we’re playing our own way. I’ve got nothing but the greatest admiration and respect for Steph.”Curry and Draymond Green reflect back on Golden State's many memorable NBA Finals battles with James and marvel how they're all still playing such high-level basketball so many years later. Why Draymond Green ‘lost a lot of respect’ for Kings star Sabonis Yet this Western Conference semifinal matchup starting Tuesday is new for everybody: Curry, Green, Klay Thompson and these Warriors have never faced LeBron's Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs — even if they're plenty familiar with James himself.“It is special to know the first series we played him in Cleveland i...

Man shot to death in Antioch convenience store parking lot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:06 GMT

(BCN) -- Antioch police are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 31-year-old man Monday night in a convenience store parking lot. Officers responded to a 7:41 p.m. report of a single-car collision in a parking lot at 2700 Hillcrest Ave. Witnesses reported seeing two people running from the vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found a man with at least one gunshot wound sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle. Man fatally stabbed in Pleasanton, 2 suspects at-large Paramedics responded and provided treatment but the man died at the scene. In a news release early Tuesday, police said evidence at the scene indicates the shooting appears to have taken place inside the vehicle. The suspects remain at large. Police urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact Det. Gragg at [email protected] or at (925) 779-6889, or Det. Palma at [email protected] or at (925) 779-6286. To provide an anonymous tip, text 274637 (CRIMES) using the ...