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Marilyn Monroe's L.A. home saved from demolition, for now

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

A Brentwood home once occupied by movie star Marilyn Monroe has been temporarily saved from demolition as the Los Angeles City Council passed a motion on Friday to designate it a historic site.The motion, introduced by Councilwoman Traci Park, recommends that the city's Cultural Heritage Commission or the director of planning review the 2,900-square-foot Spanish colonial-style home to determine if can be listed among the city’s historic cultural monuments.“It is imperative that the City’s historic-cultural treasures be celebrated, and foremost, that its historical sites be preserved for future generations. As such, the historic-cultural merits of this property need to be assessed,” the motion reads.An aerial view of a Brentwood home once belonging to iconic actress Marilyn Monroe is seen on Sept. 6, 2023. (KTLA) On Friday, the city’s Board of Building and Safety Commissioners sent the home's current owners a notice of intent to revoke the permit request to demolish the estate.“...

What horror fans can expect to see at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

This article contains event spoilers. Horror fans should "never go alone” to this Halloween event.Halloween season officially began at Universal Studios Hollywood after the theme park kicked off its annual Halloween Horror Nights event Thursday evening. New ‘Fast and Furious’-themed roller coaster coming to Universal Studios Hollywood This year, brave park guests can encounter all sorts of ghosts, goblins and ghouls from popular video games, TV shows and movies, ranging from “Stranger Things 4” to “Chucky.”The theme park unveiled its complete lineup for this year’s Halloween event, including an “Evil Dead Rise” themed scare, Terror Tram and original haunted houses.These are the scary-themed experiences guests can experience at Halloween Horror Nights:"The Last of Us”“Stranger Things”“The Exorcist: Believer”Universal Monsters: UnmaskedChucky: Ultimate Kill Count“Evil Dead Rise”Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin AmericaHolidayz in HellTerror Tram…The ExterminatorzA Halloween Horror Ni...

Jose Luis Rebollar Osorio, Avelina Osorio Lopez Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Hero Way [Leander, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

Hit-and-Run Collision Left Two People Dead and Multiple InjuredLEANDER, TX (September 8, 2023) – Late Saturday morning, Jose Luis Rebollar Osorio and Avelina Osorio Lopez were killed in a crash on Hero Way.The incident occurred on August 26th, at around 11:30 a.m., near the intersection of Hero Way and 183A Toll Road frontage road.According to reports, a 2010 silver Toyota Rav4 collided with a tan Chevrolet Suburban that was pulling a trailer. The impact of the collision also caused the vehicles to strike a silver Toyota Yaris and a gold Volkswagen Jetta.Emergency crews at the site of the crash pronounced the driver and the passenger of the Rav4 dead at the scene. They have been identified as 35-year-old Jose Luis Rebollar Osorio, of Liberty Hill, and 69-year-old Avelina Osorio Lopez, of Bertram.Following the crash, the driver of the Suburban fled the scene on foot. At this time, no further information is available about the suspect.Meanwhile, paramedics transported a man and ...

Roadway Reopened after Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 17 [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

Five Vehicles Involved in Multi-Vehicle CollisionPHOENIX, AZ (September 8, 2023) – On Saturday afternoon, the police reopened the roadway on Interstate 19 following a multi-vehicle incident.The incident happened on August 19th in the northbound lanes near milepost 232, where at least five vehicles were involved.According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the number of injuries people were not yet determined.Furthermore, the authorities temporarily shut down both directions of Interstate 19 near New River and Anthem for several hours.Consequently, the crews cleared the area, and the officers lifted the closure at around 3:30 p.m.Meanwhile, the factors that led to the collision have not yet been released by the investigators, and an active investigation is still ongoing. Police will release additional information as it is made available to the public.One small driving mistake can lead to multi-vehicle accidents. That is why it is important to always keep your attention...

Rider Seriously Injured after Colliding with Two Vehicles on State Route 397 [Kennewick, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

Motorcycle vs. Vehicle Collision near Yew Road Left One Person InjuredKENNEWICK, WA (September 8, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a rider was hospitalized after a collision with two vehicles on State Route 397.The incident happened on August 15th, just after 2:00 p.m., on the northbound lanes of State Route 397 between Yew Road and Finely Road.According to reports, the rider was traveling southbound on State Route 397. For reasons currently unknown, the motorcycle crossed the center lines, hit the guardrail, and crashed head-on into a Ford Ranger and then into a Nissan Sentra.The impact of the collision caused the motorcyclist to sustain serious injuries.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and transported the rider to Kalec Hospital for treatment of his injuries.Reports state that the two drivers of the other involved vehicles were not injured in the accident.Meanwhile, the officers blocked the lanes on the highway starting at milepost 16. They later reopened the area at around 4...

The times Joe Jonas boasted about his sex exploits but denied making a sex tape

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

The PR efforts of Joe Jonas and his team to cast blame on Sophie Turner for their divorce are backfiring.A media-savvy public has seen through the quotes from anonymous “sources” and “insiders” leaked to TMZ, Page Six and the Daily Mail, as these sources have tried to spin a certain narrative since news broke that the Jonas Brothers singer and the “Game of Thrones” star were divorcing after four years of marriage.According to the narrative, the 34-year-old Jonas is a beleaguered Mr. Mom who tried to save the marriage but who has now been left to care for the couple’s two young children in the United States — while also trying to tour with the Jonas Brothers.Meanwhile, Turner is an out-of-control young mother who did something unspeakable on a door-cam video, which prompted the divorce. The 27-year-old also returned to her native England to party and to recapture the carefree teen years she never had because was becoming a global star &...

Where will San Jose’s 200 tiny homes from Gov. Newsom end up?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

An empty plot of land in a remote part of north San Jose and owned by the Valley Transportation Authority may become the next homeless housing site, bolstering the city’s interim shelter portfolio by 200 units provided by Gov. Gavin Newsom.But the plan faces a potential snag. Officials on Thursday evening voted to start drafting up paperwork to finalize the deal while at the same time exploring three other potential spots around the city for the project. Some VTA leaders and workers are pushing back on the idea due to safety concerns.A final vote on the proposal, located on Zanker Road, is set for next month by the agency’s board of directors. The San Jose City Council has already given the thumbs up to the Zanker Road location. The roughly six-acre spot is just north of Highway 237 and right next to VTA’s Cerone work yard. A multitude of tech buildings, including a half dozen Cisco offices to the south, surround the location.San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a voting mem...

San Jose: Urban Plates restaurant opens at Santana Row (with 13 meals under $13)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

Urban Plates, a fast-casual chain with an organic philosophy and a made-from-scratch kitchen, has opened its fourth Bay Area location at Santana Row in San Jose.Urban Plates boasts plates, sandwiches, salads and bowls featuring grass-fed, grass-finished beef; cage-free, antibiotic-free chicken; sustainable seafood; and organic produce. Diners may customize their lunch or dinner plates by selecting two hot or cold sides; those meals also come with grilled rustic bread.Bestsellers include the Chimichurri Grass-Fed Steak, Grilled Sustainable Salmon and Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad. An entree that just hit the menu is the Surf & Turf Plate, which combines the popular Grilled Grass-Fed Steak with the new Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Butter.As part of its affordability concept, Urban Plates currently offers 13 meals for under $13, including a Moroccan Chicken Braise, a Caribbean Salad and a Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich. The restaurant also offers a subscription membership program...

Video: Federal prosecutor offers his card during DUI crash arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

By Joshua Goodman and Jim Mustian | Associated PressTAMPA, Fla. — When police arrived at his house to investigate a hit-and-run, Joseph Ruddy, one of the nation’s most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors, looked so drunk he could barely stand up straight, leaning on the tailgate of his pickup to keep his balance.But he apparently was under control enough to be waiting with his U.S. Justice Department business card in hand.“What are you trying to hand me?” an officer asked. “You realize when they pull my body-worn camera footage and they see this, this is going to go really bad.”That footage obtained by The Associated Press showed Ruddy apparently attempting to leverage his position to blunt the fallout from a Fourth of July crash in which he is accused of drunkenly striking another vehicle and leaving the scene.But despite being charged, the 59-year-old Ruddy remained on the job for two months, representing the United States in court as recently as l...

Stanford faces mighty challenge against USC, Caleb Williams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:10 GMT

Stanford might face the biggest challenge it will have all season when it plays at No. 6 Southern Cal on Saturday night.Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams has picked up where he left off, completing 74 percent of his passes with nine touchdowns and no interceptions as the Trojans beat San Jose State 56-28 and Nevada 66-14.The USC quarterback is fourth in the nation in passing efficiency (236.4) and fifth in yards per pass attempt (12.2), but his ability to keep plays alive and scramble really separates him.“You have to keep him in the pocket,” Stanford coach Troy Taylor said. “So you have to get pressure on him but try and contain him. The elongated plays are difficult to cover. He’s a player that doesn’t really have any weaknesses and he has exceptional talent around him. You have to cover for a long time and contain a guy who is a great thrower and a great runner.”Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Stanford-USC history: No shortage of great moments in the centu...