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Adoption fees reduced for pitbulls, pitbull mixes at 2 L.A. County shelters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

A Los Angeles-area animal welfare organization is getting into the holiday spirit by cutting adoption fees for pitbulls and pitbull mixes at two adoption centers.The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles is offering $25 donations to celebrate St. "Pitty's" Day — aka, St. Patrick's Day.Eligible pitbull breeds can be adopted at spcaLA's adoption centers in Hawthorne and Long Beach.The adoption special is limited for qualified adopters and excludes dogs who are younger than 3 months. Spay or neuter surgery deposit or medication fees may apply, the organization says.To view the available dogs and confirm that you are qualified to adopt, visit the spcaLA website.Both the Long Beach and Hawthorne adoption centers are open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Burglars broke into UCLA frat house while occupants slept: Police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Police are looking for a man and a woman who burglarized a UCLA fraternity house while students were asleep inside last week.The hot prowl burglary occurred around 8 a.m. Friday at a frat house in the 500 block of Landfair Avenue, according to the UCLA Police Department.The two suspects got away with laptops, wallets and other property belonging to the residents while the victims slept, police said.The man is described as being 30 years old, with thin, short black hair and was wearing a blue jean jacket, a gray undershirt with a pink logo, blue jeans, a gray backpack and white shoes.The woman is described as having a medium build and was wearing a black bucket hat, a blue surgical mask, a dark blue jean jacket, a gray undershirt, black pants and pink shoes and was carrying an orange backpack and blue handbag.No injuries were reported during the break in.No further details about the incident have been released, and police said the case remains under investigation.

AP source: Jimmy Garoppolo, Raiders agree to 3-year deal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be announced until Wednesday.Garoppolo's contract includes $34 million in the guaranteed money, the person said.Garoppolo played for the San Francisco 49ers the past six seasons. He took the Niners to the Super Bowl in the 2019 season.Before that, he played for the New England Patriots for three years under then-offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, now the Raiders' head coach.___AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL

1 Killed in Motorcycle Crash near 68th Street [Scottsdale, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Motorcycle vs. Vehicle Collision near Shea Boulevard Left One FatalitySCOTTSDALE, AZ (March 13, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a motorcycle crash near 68th Street left one person dead.The incident happened March 7th, at around 4:00 p.m., involving a motorcycle and a commercial vehicle.According to reports, a motorcyclist was traveling along 68th Street when it collided with a vehicle. The impact of the collision left the motorcyclist with serious injuries.Emergency crews arrived to the site of the collision shortly after. Officials pronounced the rider dead at the scene.At this time, the cause of the crash is unknown. However, police suspect that speed may be a factor in the incident.Following the crash, 68th Street and Shea Boulevard were blocked along the length of the intersection but it has reopened since.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim.Reach out to Sweet James today and let them help you...

Andrew Belcher Killed in Scooter Accident on Vineland Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

30-Year-Old Man Fatally Injured in Car vs Scooter Crash near Riverside DriveLOS ANGELES, CA (March 13, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, Andrew Belcher lost his life in a scooter accident at Vineland Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 12:50 a.m., near Riverside Drive on February 22nd.According to reports, Belcher was heading south in a bike lane when the driver of a southbound vehicle struck him.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 30-year-old Belcher dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained and cooperated with the investigation. At this time, LAPD continue to investigate the cause of the fatal accident and will release additional information once it becomes available.The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Andrew Belcher. May you find comfort and strength during this time.Losing a loved one in a scooter accident can have devastating effects on the emotional and financi...

1 Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Yorktown Avenue [Huntington Beach, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

25-Year-Old Rider Dies in Traffic Collision near Waterbury LaneHUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (March 13, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, a motorcyclist died following a crash on Yorktown Avenue.The incident happened on March 8th, at about 2:00 a.m., near Waterbury Lane.According to reports, officers learned that the 25-year-old rider was traveling eastbound on Yorktown when the collision happened. The impact of the collision left the motorcyclist with severe injuries.Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly afterward and rendered aid. However, due to the extent of his condition, officials pronounced the 25-year-old man dead at the scene.At this time, authorities have not released his identity to the public. Furthermore, the officers were not yet able to determine the cause of the incident and the crash is still under investigation.Any witnesses with information about the crash at Yorktown Avenue are encouraged to contact Investigator D. Demetre at 714-536-5670.No words can express ...

Death to All Breathe New Life into Old Favorites

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Death to All Breathe New Life into Old Favorites: Floridian band Death is one of the pioneers of death metal. Active from 1983, their back catalog is essential listening for fans of the genre. Leprosy in particular is a bonafide classic of any genre.The band ceased to be when main man Chuck Schuldiner died in 2001 and, for a long time, that appeared to be that. Much like Motorhead and Lemmy, Death continuing full-on without Schuldiner was a non-starter. It just wouldn’t work; he wrote the songs, and he was there one mainstay while the lineup shifted over the years. So Death lay dormant.In recent years though though, three former band members have come together as Death to All, to pay tribute to their comrade. That’s drum icon Gene Hoglan (also of Dark Angel, Strapping Young Lad, Testament), bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Sadus, etc) and guitarist Bobby Koelble. The lineup is completed by vocalist and guitarist Max Phelps, of Cynic (among others).At the Belasco in Do...

Ukrainians who fled war will be allowed to stay in US

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

By Rebecca Santana | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Biden administration is allowing thousands of Ukrainians who fled their homeland when Russia invaded a year ago to stay in the United States longer, the administration said Monday. The decision provides relief to Ukrainians whose one-year authorization to remain in the U.S. was set to expire soon.The Homeland Security Department said the extension is for certain Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members who were let into the U.S. before the Uniting for Ukraine program started.Ukrainians who came in under the Uniting for Ukraine program generally got two years of humanitarian “parole” in the U.S. whereas those who arrived before them generally got permission to stay only for one year.Thousands of Ukrainians came to America last year fleeing the war.The U.S. government used a program called humanitarian parole to admit them into the country. That program is a way to allow people from other countries to ente...

Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Editor’s note: We prohibit the use of bots and any other artificial methods of voting. Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.Welcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) boys Athlete of the Week poll.For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow you, the reader, to vote for the winner.This week, we consider performances from March 6-11.Polls close at 5 p.m. Wednesday.Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.Votes by email and after 5 p.m. Wednesday are not counted.Scroll to the bottom for the poll.Winners are announced each Friday online and, starting Sept. 30, in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.Candidates for future Athlete of the Week polls can be nominated at [email protected] a...

Concord nonprofit launches guaranteed income pilot for those affected by COVID-19

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

CONCORD — Monument Impact, a community-based nonprofit, has launched a guaranteed income pilot program after being awarded $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds by the city of Concord.“We’re proud to partner with the City of Concord to launch this pilot program,” Executive Director Judith Ortiz said in a press release.The project aims to give $500 a month over 12 months to at least 120 low-income Concord families.“Priority will be given to families with children age 12 or younger living in neighborhoods where many low-wage workers who were not able to work remotely, had children at home in distance learning, and lacked access to child care, health care, and/or federal/state COVID-19 recovery funds,” the press release said.Income and other criteria of eligibility will be developed alongside the city of Concord.Ortiz said the nonprofit has seen the terrible impact COVID-19 has had on families who lost months and years of work, and the organization is uniquely positioned...