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Kia, Hyundai thefts continue to be a problem in Los Angeles, police say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is warning drivers of Hyundai and Kia vehicles to be aware of continued car thefts spurred by an ongoing social media trend.The trend started on the social media video platform TikTok, which showed people how to bypass a critical security function to allow the vehicles to be started without keys. The trend led to a massive surge of thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles across the country last year.On Thursday, officials from the LAPD said similar thefts of the same make of automobiles have been reported in the Van Nuys area in recent weeks.To combat the rise in thefts, Kia and Hyundai have rolled out some software updates and issued recalls for affected vehicles. Police are urging anyone who owns a vehicle from Kia or Hyundai to be aware of the theft risks, and contact the manufacturers to see if their vehicle is susceptible to theft and eligible for security fixes.Police also encourage additional safety measures for these vehicles, including utilizing...

Gallery Moves: Making Melrose Hill Happen

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

On Western Ave., between Maplewood and Melrose, around the intersection of Western and Santa Monica Blvd., and with a quick dip over to Fountain Ave., a new, buzzed-about gallery district has sprouted—and you didn’t even know you needed it. “Melrose Hill,” proclaims those fetching, fancy-folksy, blue and white post signs; and it’s on Google Maps now too, so it must be real, right? Media coverage about the block has ramped up in recent weeks, and both local and national art world people regard this Chelsea-fication process with a mix of surprise and curiosity about how it all happened, genuine excitement tinged with wariness as to the influx of east coast galleries to this neighborhood specifically and the city in general, and empathy for the area’s working class residents.Brittany Fanning at The LodgeBut when it comes to the art actually on view in Melrose Hill, you can expect a hefty and fairly eclectic array of first-rate programs, distributed across now-open renovated spaces and ...

Hot Goth Summer: A Massive Dark Dance Night

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

Das Bunker’s John G, is arguably the top promoter in L.A. when it comes to industrial, darkwave and “goth” flavored events. With Goth Summer Massive, he’s bringing together other like-minded bashes for an evening of moody, noisy, ghouly, sexy sounds and freaky, fetishy, fierce fashion and expression.The curated event features promotions including Safeword LA, Tears in the Club, Lesbian Goth Night, Girls on Film, Cold Life, and 90’s Goth Klub melding their crowds with the DJs, dancing and drama that always makes Das Bunker a hot ticket. Bunker’s disco and noise rooms should be scorching and spanking as always, while the other gatherings taking over more rooms in the labyrinth-like Catch One promise a complementary immersion. (If you’ve ever been to the “Massive” events thrown by Evil Club Empire, Coven 13 and Club 90s, you get the dizzying mix of atmospheres possible at this legendary venue).Professional dommes performing Friday night in the Safeword room: Porcelain Midnight, Temptre...

Former Cal All-American, ex-NFL receiver dead at 52

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

Sean Dawkins, a former All-American wide receiver at Cal who played nine seasons in the NFL, has died. Dawkins, who gained national attention while starring at Homestead High of Cupertino, was 52.A Cal Athletics spokesman on Thursday confirmed Dawkins’ death. No details about Dawkins’ death were available.Felipe the Firebird acknowledges the passing of Sean Dawkins, an FUHSD legend and 1990 graduate of rival Homestead HS. Dawkins played at Cal and 9 years in the NFL. He is one of the finest athletes in FUHSD history, and will be missed in the greater HHS/FHS Sunnyvale communities. pic.twitter.com/4A0BEZrLbt— Fremont High School (Sunnyvale) Athletics (@FHS_Sunnyvale) August 10, 2023Dawkins was a speedy, 6-foot-4 receiver who was a major offensive force on some of Cal’s best teams in decades while setting a pair of school records. In 1990, he helped the Bears win their first bowl game in more than 50 years with a Copper Bowl victory over Wyoming. Dawkins became an All-American a...

Russia launches lunar rocket, its first in decades

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

By Ashley Strickland | CNNRussia has successfully launched Luna 25, the country’s first lunar lander in 47 years.The uncrewed spacecraft lifted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Oblast, Russia. Hitching a ride aboard a Soyuz-2 Fregat rocket, Luna 25 took flight at 8:10 a.m. local time Friday, or 7:10 p.m. ET Thursday.Residents of a Russian village were temporarily evacuated Friday morning since there is a “one in a million chance” that one of Luna 25’s rocket stages could fall there, according to Reuters.The spacecraft is expected to first enter an orbit around Earth before transferring to a lunar orbit and ultimately descending to the surface of the moon. Russia’s last lunar lander, Luna 24, landed on the moon on August 18, 1976.Luna 25 and India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, which launched in mid-July, are both expected to land at the lunar south pole on August 23, and it’s a race to see which country will land first, according to Reuters. But Roscomos said the two missions are...

Pittsburg: Man shot in arm at Highlands Ranch Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

PITTSBURG – A 24-year-old man was shot Thursday at Highlands Ranch Park in Pittsburg, police said.The shooting was reported around 2:15 p.m. at the park on Buchanan Road, said Pittsburg police Lt. James Terry. Officers arrived to find the man suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm.The man received first aid at the scene and was taken to a hospital for additional medical care.Officers interviewed multiple witnesses in the park and collected surveillance video from the area in an effort to identify those involved in the shooting, Terry said.Police did not announce any arrests Thursday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police raid ‘heavily fortified’ East Bay home, seize 1,888 marijuana plants, firearm Crime and Public Safety | Oakland police arrest suspect who allegedly chased down and fatally shot woman in one of four homicides that day Crime and Public Safety | A man and woman were seen entering an Oakland hotel toget...

Aerial photos of Maui show heartbreaking destruction from wildfires

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

(KRON) -- Aerial photographs shot by a Getty Images photographer along the west coast of Maui Thursday revealed devastating destruction left in the wake of a hurricane wind-whipped wildfire. Between a sparkling blue ocean and vibrant green mountains, a line of dark gray can be seen where the historic town of Lahaina burned to the ground.Lahaina was one of Maui's largest communities, dating back to the 1700s. Flames reduced Front Street to rubble and ash. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed. Boats in the harbor were torched by wind-blown embers. The official death toll rose to 53 on Thursday. Escape from Maui: Travelers share stories of escaping flames Maui's firefighting crews battled three fires simultaneously on the island Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. The most destructive blaze was in Lahaina, a second fire burned near Kihei, and a third scorched inland communities known as Upcountry, according to Maui County officials.The photographs below show aftermath images of...

Arrest made in connection to American Canyon Walmart theft

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested in connection to a theft at Walmart on Wednesday, the American Canyon Police Department (ACPD) said. Around 6 p.m., officers tried to conduct a traffic stop on a red Jeep (pictured below) that was involved in a theft from the store.The Jeep drove at a "high rate of speed" before crashing into a curb near James and Wilson Road, according to ACPD. The driver then tried to run away from police but was arrested shortly after.(American Canyon Police Department)(American Canyon Police Department)The driver was identified as 35-year-old transient Christian Lastima. Police seized the stolen merchandise from the Jeep.Lastima was booked into Napa County Department of Corrections for charges of hit and run, felon in possession of pepper spray, evading an officer in traffic, resisting arrest and for an outstanding warrant out of San Mateo County.His bail is currently set at $50,000, according to Napa County jail records. The Walmart in American Canyon is located at ...

Spain’s Putellas is again on the bench against Netherlands in Women’s World Cup quarterfinal

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Ballon d’Or holder Alexias Putellas has again been named on the bench by Spain for Friday’s quarterfinal against Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup.Putellas also started on the bench in Spain’s round of 16 match against Switzerland, taking the field in the 77th minute in a 5-1 win.Catalina Coll again has been named in goal. The young Barcelona reserve keeper hadn’t played in 97 days when she was named to make her World Cup debut in the round of 16. Six members of Spain’s run-on team play for Barcelona including Paredes, who will be playing her 12th World Cup match, a mark Putellas will match when she takes the field.Netherlands has named the same 11 that started in the round of 16 in which they beat South Africa 2-0.Dutch midfielder and Manchester City star Jill Roord remains in the running for the Golden Boot with four goals in the tournament so far.__AP Women’s World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-wome...

The Premier League continues to add fans in the US. NBC hopes to capitalize on that momentum

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:24 GMT

NBC goes into its 11th season of Premier League coverage on Friday with plenty of momentum. Audiences continue to increase and American soccer fans’ knowledge and interest has increased to where all 20 clubs in England’s top soccer league have their own U.S. followings. The Premier League opened an international office in New York last month.NBC’s goal is to cater to that educated fan base while attracting new followers.Pierre Moossa, the coordinating producer of the network’s Premier League coverage, said that approach hasn’t changed since NBC’s first telecast in August of 2013, while adding that the network is still trying to improve its broadcasts.“We spent a lot of time the last 10 years growing a Premier League fan base for generations to come, and we can see tangible evidence of that impact,” Moossa said. “I think you have your core principles, but you have to try different ways to reach that audience. I think coverage has to evolve, but as ...