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Details Emerge On Hollywood Actors New Contract

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

Hollywood actors ended their months-long strike last week after a tentative contract agreement was approved and awaiting ratification.Members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) picketed outside major studios represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for months until this deal was made.“I was determined to redefine SAG-AFTRA as not only the largest entertainment union in the world, but the most powerful,” SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said in a statement. “And now that we have forged the biggest deal in industry history which broke pattern, established new revenue streams and passed a historic $1 billion-plus deal with the most progressive AI protections ever written, I feel pretty confident in saying this is a paradigm shift of seismic proportions! ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra)Initially, it was revealed that actors would ...

UCLA Football Recruits Suspected Of Stealing Jewelry From Colorado Players

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

A week after players from the University of Colorado Boulder had jewelry stolen from the locker rooms at the Rose Bowl, it is suspected that UCLA recruits may have been involved in the theft.Both the Colorado vs. UCLA football game and theft occurred Oct. 28, with the Pasadena Police Department reporting that multiple pieces of jewelry, cash and headphones were taken from the lockers.“The theft reportedly involved several pieces of jewelry and other miscellaneous personal and football items,” Pasadena PD said. “At this point, the value of the loss is undetermined. Detectives will check the area for relevant security camera footage as part of the investigation and will review any existing video.”The stolen products appear to have been owned by Colorado players Derrick McLendon, Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig and Jordan Domineck.After the incident, Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders called for the National College As and Rose Bowl to act on the theft.̶...

Ready For Disaster? The Ganbatte! BC System, Dr. Lindstedt’s One-Of-A-Kind Software, Will Help

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

Floods, fires, cyberattacks, viruses, software malfunctions, and the list of potential disasters and disruptions for companies is long. The only predictable thing about natural, technological, and human-made disasters is that they are going to happen and that downtime is going to be costly. And, the truth of the matter is that everyone experiences the burden of these costs whether it is a business shutting down, lost wages, or an increase in cost of goods. Preparing for these disruptions is essential. Hiring a business continuity consultant or company is a great start. Unfortunately, many companies see the price tag and decide to take a gamble by not taking steps to protect themselves. But, really if they considered the numbers, they might think again.  According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, the cost of wildfires average $6.5 billion per event, flooding has an average cost $4.6 billion per event, and winter storms average $4.5 billion per event.And in ...

Ticketor: Your Friendly All-in-One Ticketing and Business Solution

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

Ticketor is an integrated platform for online ticketing and box-office, designed to handle every aspect of your online business with over 15 years of experience.If you’re on the hunt for an integrated platform that makes your life easier and your customers happier, then you’re in the right place. Meet Ticketor, your new best friend in the world of online ticketing and box-office management, boasting over 15 years of experience.You might know Ticketor as a feature-packed event ticketing and box-office system that won’t break the bank, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a comprehensive solution that can handle every aspect of your online business, from managing your online presence to marketing, customer relations, donation collection, gift cards, gift shops, concessions, restaurants, bars, reputation management, reviews, and beyond, all in one fully integrated package.One of the best things about Ticketor is how user-friendly it is. Unlike many other ...

Embattled Supreme Court says it will adopt code of conduct

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

By Ariane de Vogue and Devan Cole | CNNThe Supreme Court on Monday announced a code of conduct in an attempt to bolster the public’s confidence in the court after months of news stories alleging that some of the justices have been skirting ethics regulations.In a brief statement the justices said that the code is “substantially derived” from an existing code of conduct that applies to the lower court but has been adapted to the “unique institutional setting of the Supreme Court.”However, the justices fail to explain how the code would work, who would enforce it and acknowledged they had more work to do, including on financial disclosures.The court acknowledged it might need additional resources to “perform initial and ongoing review of recusal and other ethics issues.”The absence of a code “has led in recent years to the misunderstanding that the Justices of this Court, unlike all other jurists in this country, regard themselves as unrestricted by any ethics rules,” the justices sai...

Photos: Fire under I-10 in Los Angeles shuts freeway down

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

Interstate 10 remained shut down Monday following a fire beneath it over the weekend. More than 160 firefighters battled the blaze as it spread across a length of about six football fields. The cause of the three-hour fire is still under investigation; no injuries were reported.Commuters were urged to find alternate routes, with significant delays expected for the foreseeable future.“The mile-long I-10 closure between Alameda Street and Santa Fe Avenue will have ripple effects on surface streets and other key freeways including State Route 60 and Interstate 5, the California Highway Patrol said,” according to the Associated Press.“Officials couldn’t yet offer a timeline for when the highway might reopen.”On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency after joining Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on a tour of the destruction. He called repairing the structure “a top priority.”The site of a fire is shown under Interstate 10, in an aerial ...

Person arrested in Fremont shooting that left one dead, one wounded

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

FREMONT — A suspect was arrested Sunday night in a shooting earlier in the day the left one man dead and another man wounded, police said Monday.Police did not say if the suspect is a man or woman or provide any other information about them.No information has been released yet about the men shot, including their ages, residences and if they knew each other. The identity of the person killed has also not been released.The shooting happened about 4 p.m. Sunday in the 34000 block of Fremont Boulevard.Police found two men shot. They were taken to a hospital, where one of them died.A motive for the shooting has not been released.Police have not yet said how they were able to identify the suspect, where they made the arrest or if the suspect knew the victims.This is a developing report. Check back for updates.

A closure on I-10 after a fire tests LA drivers during rush hour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles drivers were tested Monday during the first commute following a raging fire over the weekend that closed a major elevated interstate near downtown.Many commuters appeared to have heeded warnings. TV news helicopter views generally showed less traffic than normal on some freeways encircling downtown but exits and area surface streets grew very crowded at the height of the commute.“In looking at the traffic data earlier this morning, I am somewhat pleased to say that the congestion was a little bit lighter than normal,” said Rafael Molina, deputy district director for the division of traffic at the California Department of Transportation. “However, please — if you don’t need to be in downtown Los Angeles — please avoid those trips.”Cellphones blasted a predawn reminder for residents to plan alternate commuting routes and to expect significant delays due to the fire’s impact on Interstate 10.Hazardous materia...

Sale closed in Pleasanton: $2.6 million for a five-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

2 Puri Court – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the first block of Puri Court in Pleasanton was sold on Oct. 6, 2023. The $2,613,000 purchase price works out to $677 per square foot. The house, built in 1989, has an interior space of 3,862 square feet. This single-story house offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and three baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and central A/C. In addition, the house includes a three-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property’s backyard is further enhanced by a pool.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:On Foothill Knolls Drive, Pleasanton, in February 2023, a 3,043-square-foot home was sold for $2,850,000, a price per square foot of $937. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In September 2023, a 2,738-square-foot home on Foothill Knolls Drive in Pleasanton sold for $2,575,000, a price per square foot of $940. The ho...

PG&E quietly arm twists regulators as state preps vote to raise bills

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:16 GMT

OAKLAND — During a delay ahead of a state panel’s vote to unleash higher monthly PG&E bills, the utility leviathan quietly lobbied regulators about plans that may enrich shareholders as customers endure higher rates.The state Public Utilities Commission is scheduled to make a final decision on Nov. 16 regarding PG&E’s general rate case by reviewing multiple scenarios for changes in customer monthly bills.The grim reality: The two main alternative proposals that the PUC is considering — as well as potential tweaks to these primary scenarios — all lead to big increases in monthly bills for PG&E customers.One option that the PUC is considering would increase bills for the average residential customer who receives combined electric and gas services from PG&E by $31.13 a month. Electric bills would jump by $22.37 a month while natural gas bills would increase by $8.76 a month.An alternate proposal that is being floated would increase average ...