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Bear may still be inside Sierra Madre home after ransacking fridge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

Police and wildlife officials were called to a home in Sierra Madre Wednesday morning where a bear may still be inside. Officers were dispatched to the home in the 100 block of South Hermosa Avenue shortly before 2 a.m. after the homeowners arrived and called 911, the Sierra Madre Police Department stated in a news release. “I was walking through my courtyard and I glanced to the left where my side door is and it was wide open,” homeowner Chelsea Mapanda said.Authorities respond to a possible bear intrusion at a home in Sierra Madre on Sept. 13, 2023. (KTLA)Mapanda also noticed through the window that the refrigerator door had been opened and food was scattered on the ground. “So I automatically knew that a bear was in my house because we had been alerted that a bear was around,” Mapanda said.Officers arrived at the scene and heard grunting sounds while inside the home, the Police Department stated. The officers decided to exit and secure the area. Thus far, the bear has not been si...

Actors to march through Hollywood as strike rolls on

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

As the writers and actors strike drags on, SAG-AFTRA is hosting a solidarity march and rally in Hollywood.The march begins at 9 a.m. at Netflix, one of the companies receiving much of the blame for the conditions that led to the strike, and will conclude with a rally outside Paramount Studios, the union said in a news release."Today we're taking Hollywood, marching from Netflix (1456 N Van Ness) to Paramount (5433 Melrose)! Let's show them the strength of performers!," the union said on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Writers Guild of America encouraged members to "Join our union siblings in @sagaftra as we march from @netflix to @paramountplus!," the union said on X.The WGA, which has been on strike for 134 days, and SAG-AFTRA, which has joined the picket lines for 61 days, have paralyzed much of the production of movies and television shows.The unions' actions have played a major role in what some are calling "hot labor summer," which also has included strikes or the threat of s...

Pasadena man shoots, kills son, is charged with murder, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

A Pasadena man has been charged with two felonies, including murder, after he fatally shot his son, officials said.Marvin Wright, 65, has been charged with murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm after the Saturday shooting of his son, 35-year-old Hakim Wright, the Pasadena Police Department said in a news release.The younger Wright, also a Pasadena resident, was shot inside an apartment in the 1100 block of Summit Avenue, and he was declared dead at the scene.The older Wright was found outside of the apartment complex and taken into custody, police said."Detectives confirmed that Marvin Wright and Hakim Wright were involved in a physical altercation before the shooting occurred," police said.Marvin Wright is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility. Jail records indicate his bail is $2 million, though police said it was $3 million.He is due to appear in Pasadena Superior Court on Nov. 2.Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call 626-744-424...

Did Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake fight at the MTV VMAs?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

Social media was ablaze after a video was captured of a backstage exchange between Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.Many felt that it was a heated war of words between the two musicians due to what some felt as tense body language. "Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake appear to be arguing backstage at the 2023 #VMAs," Buzzing Pop posted to X, formerly Twitter."Did Justin Timberlake say something to p--- off Megan Thee Stallion? We still haven’t forgiven you for what you did to Janet Jackson.. Do we have a problem? #VMAs," a fan tweeted.Sources cleared the air as the night continued. It turned out there was no bad blood, Meg was just excited to meet the "SexyBack" singer.A source told Variety that there was "zero fight."“He said, ‘It’s so nice to meet you,’ and she said ‘No, no this don’t count, this don’t count. We gotta meet proper.’"Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake clear the air after a backstage exchange at the 2023 MTV V...

Craft Your Unique Festive Looks with Pernia’s Pop-Up Men: A Showcase of Global Couture

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

The festive season is here, making it the perfect time to elevate your style game with Pernia’s Pop-Up Men, your one-stop destination for the finest national and international designer clothing. Whether you aim for classic sophistication or a bold, contemporary edge, Pernia’s Pop-Up Men has you covered. Let’s explore how you can create your festive looks with this fashion haven.Curate Your Signature StylePernia’s Pop-Up Shop Men presents an impressive collection featuring clothing from renowned designers across the globe. Whether you prefer traditional elegance or cutting-edge fashion statements, their selection allows you to curate your unique festive style. You can simply mix and match pieces such as Kurtas, Nehru jackets, Indo westerns, etc. from celebrated designers like Jatin Malik, Masaba, Antar Agni, Tarun Tahiliani, Kunal Rawal and more to showcase your individuality.Also, you can never underestimate the impact of accessories when crafting a standout festiv...

Oakland: Family identifies mother of five who was stabbed to death in unsolved homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

OAKLAND — A 54-year-old woman has been identified as the person whose badly decomposed body was discovered in a residential neighborhood last month.Senne Monique Casey, of Oakland, was stabbed to death last month by a yet-to-be-identified person, police say. Her nude body was found wrapped in a blanket on the 2700 block of 79th Avenue in Oakland on Aug. 14.A GoFundMe page for Casey, launched by her eldest daughter, describes her as a dedicated mother and grandmother who had five children who was recently able to “get herself together” after a long struggle with addiction.“Our mom’s greatest blessing was her children, and grandchildren. She loved us so much, and wanted to be the best mom she could be for all of us and she was proud of us,” the GoFundMe page says.Police say they’re investigating several leads but have yet to make an arrest or publicly identify a suspect. They also haven’t said whether she was killed in the area or dumped...

The complicated truth about San Francisco

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

By Laura Kiniry | CNNSan Francisco is undeniably having a moment.Over the past year, headlines claiming the city is caught in a spiraling “doom loop” have become so prominent that a city commissioner decided to cash in on downtown San Francisco’s storefront vacancies, homelessness and opioid issues by anonymously advertising an hour-and-a-half long tour showcasing “doom and squalor.” For $30 a person, you could see the city’s “open-air drug markets” and “abandoned tech offices” first-hand.However, just before it was scheduled to take place, the tour was canceled (and the commissioner ultimately resigned). Instead a more “positive” walk organized by a local nonprofit guided participants through the city’s Tenderloin, highlighting a neighborhood that’s long been a poster child for the city’s hardships.While people sleeping on sidewalks and drug use were still visible, it focused on the community’s more positive attributes, including a rich history, art and a career center that’s worki...

Pac-12 picks of the week: Finding the hidden intrigue on a Saturday lacking high-profile matchups

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

The only marquee matchup on the Pac-12 schedule this week features Washington venturing to Big Ten country to face Michigan State.But take a broader view, and you’ll find at least two other games worthy of scrutiny: Oregon State’s lunchtime date with San Diego State and Washington State’s afternoon affair with Northern Colorado.The intrigue isn’t so much in the outcome — both games should be lopsided — but the implications: Victories by the No. 16 Beavers and No. 23 Cougars would create a collision of undefeated, ranked teams next week in the ‘Pac-2’ title game.WSU and OSU, the two schools left behind in the realignment game and the only remaining members of the conference as of next summer, are set for a Sept. 23 showdown in Pullman. The duel will be broadcast on network television (FOX) at 4 p.m.If the teams win this week, both will be 3-0 and ranked at the time of kickoff.And the goal for any conference, after all, is to have undefe...

West Valley school district awarded $180,000 in grants for school lunch program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District was awarded $180,018 in federal and state grant funding for its revamped school lunch program that enhances both the nutritional quality of the district’s cafeteria menus and its science curriculum.Chef Paul Boundas last year transformed both Los Gatos and Saratoga high schools’ “heat and serve” model into a fully functional kitchen where everything is made from scratch. Students have been eating up the change, and the school district said more than 1,000 students at LGHS and more than 700 students at SHS are eating school lunches every day.The grant funds will go toward equipment and supplies and cafeteria staff training at both schools.A large portion of the grant funds will go toward renovating Los Gatos High’s snack shack into a food preparation and serving area to keep up with the growing demand at the school.The California Department of Education’s School Food Best Practice Funding grant gave $55,218 of ...

Suspect makes criminal threats toward Saratoga church

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:58 GMT

AUG. 28Reckless evading: At 2:59 a.m., deputies responded to an automated license plate reader notification for a vehicle with a stolen license plate at Saratoga Avenue and Highway 85. An investigation revealed the plate was previously stolen from Santa Clara and was still outstanding. The vehicle was located a short time later, and deputies attempted to stop it, but the driver did not yield, recklessly evading, and the pursuit was ultimately terminated in the interest of public safety.AUG. 29Altering and brandishing an imitation firearm: At 5:32 p.m., deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call regarding a road rage incident that just occurred on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road at Sea Gull Way. An investigation revealed the driver pointed an altered imitation firearm at the victim’s vehicle. The suspect was located, cited and released.AUG. 31Identity theft: A Saratoga resident reported that someone used their personal information and attempted to obtain a credit account. No financial l...