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Pretty Boy Floyd at the Whisky

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

Pretty Boy Floyd at the Whisky: Through unkind, cynical eyes, Pretty Boy Floyd might always be viewed as the also-rans of the Hollywood sleaze rock scene. Their debut album, Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz, wasn’t released until ’89, when the whole hair movement was in the process of winding down, and while the “Rock and Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire)” single remains a crowd favorite, they didn’t have any major hits. But here’s the thing — it takes more than a few chartbusters to create a valid scene. PBF have a few full lengthers jam-packed with quality, anthemic hard rock, and they continue to work their butts off. This show celebrates their 30th anniversary, and they sure deserve a party.TangenT, Ten Cent Revenge, Villa Nova, Civil Strife, Red Vinyl Gypsies, and Morrigan also perform.Pretty Boy Floyd at the Whisky: The event takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 28 at the Whisky A Go Go.             &nb...

Two wounded in East Oakland shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

OAKLAND — A woman and a man were wounded in an East Oakland shooting Monday night, authorities said.The 37-year-old woman was wounded twice and the 41-year-old man once, authorities said. They got their own transportation to a hospital and were in stable condition as of Tuesday morning.Police have not yet said if they knew each other.The shooting happened about 11:12 p.m. Monday outside in the 9600 block of Edes Avenue.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Two slain, one wounded in Oakland shootings Crime and Public Safety | Fake kidnappers are trying to scam Oakland families, school district warns Crime and Public Safety | 26-year-old man shot and killed in East Bay, suspect arrested Crime and Public Safety | Two East Bay youths killed in hit-and-run collision Friday night Crime and Public Safety | Man charged in Fremont fatal shooting that may have stemmed from jealousy There was apparently a...

Los Altos commercial building to be demolished after fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

(KRON) – The Los Altos commercial building that caught fire on Christmas Day is set to be demolished. The Santa Clara County Fire Department confirmed there is a possibility that that building could collapse at any time.The fire was reported at 4:48 a.m. Monday at a two-story building covering more than 20,000 square feet on the 4600 block of El Camino Real, the Santa Clara County Fire Department said. Armed man arrested on Christmas Eve for bothering BART passengers The building’s demise is causing road closures. El Camino Real's eastbound lanes are currently closed. Sherwood Avenue remains closed until that building is going to be completely demolished.The Los Altos businesses that were damaged were a cake shop, a salon, an SAT tutoring center, and a dance school.The dance studio is looking for community assistance to get the studio back open. The studio has raised over $30,000 as of Tuesday morning with a goal of $100,000.

New wintry weather rules may prompt drivers to steer clear of GW Parkway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

Two inches of snow or a trace of freezing rain or ice — even the anticipation of such precipitation — is all it will take now for officials to shut down a portion of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.The new National Park Service guidelines apply to the northern section of the parkway, between Spout Run Parkway and the Beltway, which is undergoing a major rehabilitation project.The National Park Service said the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway “will close for storms forecasting 2 or more inches of snow or any amount of freezing rain or ice.” It said that portion of the parkway will “close 4 hours before the forecasted start of the storm,” adding that drivers “will need to seek alternate routes.”Traffic will continue along the northern section of the parkway “during storms forecasting less than 2 inches of snow with no freezing rain or ice,” according to a news release.Listen to WTOP online and on the rad...

No. 22 Oklahoma State tries to reach 10-win mark when it faces Texas A&M in Texas Bowl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

TaxAct Texas Bowl No. 22 Oklahoma State (9-4, Big 12) vs. Texas A&M (7-5, Southeastern Conference), Dec. 27, 9 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)Line: Texas A&M by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Texas A&M leads 18-10.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Cowboys look to reach the 10-win mark for the second time in three seasons (12-2 in 2021) when they face Texas A&M, which wraps up another disappointing season that led to the firing of coach Jimbo Fisher. Oklahoma State is coming off a 49-21 loss to Texas in the Big 12 championship game and the Aggies will try to finish the season strong after a 42-30 loss to LSU the last time out.KEY MATCHUPOklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II vs. Texas A&M’s run defense. Gordon entered the transfer portal but announced Sunday that he’s staying at Oklahoma State. He led the nation with 1,614 yards rushing to become the first Oklahoma State player to win the Doak Walker Award for the nation’s top running back and was named a unanimous All-Am...

Gordon to lead No. 22 Oklahoma State against Texas A&M in Texas Bowl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Ollie Gordon II flirted with the idea of leaving Oklahoma State, with the star running back entering the transfer portal earlier this month.But he announced Sunday ahead of the team’s matchup with Texas A&M (7-5) in the Texas Bowl on Wednesday night that he’ll remain with the 22nd-ranked Cowboys (9-4) next season.Gordon led the nation with 1,614 yards rushing to become the first Oklahoma State player to win the Doak Walker Award for the nation’s top running back and was named a unanimous All-American. He ran for at least 120 yards in six straight games this season, highlighted by two consecutive games with more than 270 yards rushing.Now he’ll try to lead the Cowboys to their third bowl win in four seasons when they play in their school-record 18th consecutive bowl game.Gordon, who was a bit banged up at the end of the regular season, appreciates the extra time they’ve had to prepare for the Aggies.“Our schedule is more like our spring schedule, so ...

ID released for Adams County deputy killed in crash that injured woman and 2 toddlers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An Adams County deputy who was killed in a crash on Christmas Eve that also led to a woman and toddler suffering serious injuries has now been identified.On Monday, the Adams County Sheriff's Office said an off-duty deputy was killed in a crash in Weld County. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox On Tuesday, the agency identified the deputy as 31-year-old Joshua Maloy, of Greeley, who was killed in a crash between two vehicles. Maloy had been employed by the Adams County Sheriff's Office for two years and nine months after serving nine and a half years with the U.S. Marine Corps. The agency shared that Maloy was a "beloved husband, father, and deputy."State Patrol gives preliminary details of deadly crashAccording to the Colorado State Patrol, a 36-year-old woman from Loveland was driving a Toyota Tundra northbound on Weld Country Road 49 at around 5:21 p.m. Maloy was driving a Toyota Tacoma on southbound Weld County Road 49.CSP said t...

Victim of deadly Westminster parking lot shooting identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The victim of a shooting in a parking lot at 8900 Harlan Street in Westminster has been identified by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office. The victim was identified as Jon Rosenboom, 46. Adams County sheriff’s deputy dies in crash Seth Fernandez, 24, was arrested on Dec. 23 on a charge of first-degree murder. He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 29 for a return filing of charges hearing. According to Westminster police reports, Rosenboom was found in the parking lot around 10:35 p.m. on Dec. 22. He was transported to a hospital where he later died.Two other men also went to a local hospital with gunshot wounds, one who took themself in for treatment and was reported to be in critical condition, and another who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.Police said they believed an argument between several men in the parking lot led to firing guns at each other.

How to use — and not lose — your FSA dollars as the end of year approaches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

Christopher Snowbeck | Star Tribune (TNS)While rushing to buy holiday gifts, don’t forget another deadline that comes for many consumers each December: spending down dollars in their health FSA account.Flexible Spending Accounts (or Arrangements) are an optional benefit employers establish that lets workers set aside money for certain medical expenses.There’s no tax on dollars contributed to an FSA, so the accounts stretch your purchasing power on everything from eyewear and sanitizing wipes to annual physicals and hearing aids. In recent years, the federal government has expanded the number of products purchasable with FSA funds, but there’s still a significant catch with the accounts.Generally speaking, FSAs are “use-it-or-lose-it” plans.Funds you haven’t spent by the end of the plan year — typically Dec. 31 — won’t roll over into the new year. (That differs from a Health Savings Account (HSA), available to those with a High Deductible Hea...

Will Ozempic change the food industry? Not yet, but give it time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:02 GMT

By Anna Helhoski | NerdWalletRecent reports have depicted highly profitable snack and fast food companies quaking in their boots over the threats posed by appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic.These pearl-clutching (or more aptly, Pringles-clutching) reports are likely premature. That’s largely because weight-loss drug usage isn’t yet widespread enough to make a difference to the food economy.As more weight-loss drugs are developed and approved by the FDA, that could all change. But the stars must align, and in this case that means: Shortages cease and there are enough injectables to go around; the price comes down to an affordable level for the average consumer; health insurance begins covering these drugs for weight loss; the known side effects prove tolerable enough for long-term use; and no new dire side effects emerge that deter consumers entirely.In other words, there are a lot of “ifs and maybes” involved that make experts like Barry Popkin, a professor of nutrition at the ...