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Denver to pay $550,000 to protester who lost eye after police shot him with projectile

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

The city of Denver is poised to pay $550,000 to settle a lawsuit by a man who lost an eye after police shot him in the face with a projectile during the 2020 protests.Courtesy of Russell StrongRussell Strong shows his injuries the day he was released from the hospital. He was injured by a police projectile during a May 2020 protest in downtown Denver.Approval of the city’s settlement agreement with Russell Strong is on the Denver City Council’s agenda Monday. Strong filed his suit in February 2021, alleging that Denver police officers used “extreme violence” against peaceful protesters on May 30, 2020, in the early days of the racial justice demonstrations sparked across the country by the Minneapolis police murder of George Floyd.An officer later identified as Adam Bolton fired a “kinetic impact projectile” at Strong’s head, hitting him in the eye, according to the lawsuit. Despite emergency surgery, Strong lost his right eye on June 4, 202...

Street vendors raided in Fullerton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

Police, health and code enforcement officials in Orange County shut down at least five street vendors in Fullerton Thursday night as part of a broader countywide crackdown.Video captured by a news photographer showed officials seizing cooking and food storage equipment and slabs of meat from vendors on South Harbor Boulevard, North Placentia Avenue and Yorba Linda Boulevard.“Everyone was cordial, but they took the majority of my stuff,” said Peter Quezada, the owner of Baja Street Tacos. Health and code enforcement officials remove equipment and food products at a street vendor location in Fullerton, California on Sept. 14, 2023. (OC Hawk)Quezada insists he had obtained all of the necessary health and food handling permits, but also admits that he was not operating legally under current rules.“When you go to knock on that last [legal] door and say ‘I need a spot,’ they say there’s no such thing … that you need to get a food truck or whatever,” he said. “Which I get, but I don’t...

Calamigos Ranch sued for sexual harassment, assault; 2nd Malibu hospitality business sued this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

An upscale resort in Malibu is facing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former employee who also alleges a VIP guest sexually assaulted her.Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club, operated by the Guestology Group, employed Amanda Lynch as a server for more than two years, ending with her wrongful termination in August 2023, she said in her complaint filed on Thursday.Lynch's lawsuit was filed one day after another high-end Malibu hospitality business, Nobu, was sued in connection with similar allegations of sexual harassment and assault involving other workers, managers and customers.During that time, she raised complaints about unsafe working conditions, health code violations, preferential treatment given to employees who were romantically involved with managers, employees - including those underage - drinking on the job, sexual harassment and a failure to receive tips and a raise that were promised, according to her filing. Nobu Malibu hostess alleges sexual harassment, assa...

Stolen car chase ends with standoff at Beverly Hills Lamborghini dealership

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

A stolen vehicle suspect was taken into custody after a standoff with Beverly Hills police at a Lamborghini dealership Friday. Video taken during the early morning hours showed authorities in pursuit of a white sedan that was stolen earlier from a Toyota dealership in Hollywood.The chase came to an end at a Lamborghini dealership in the 8400 block of Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. At 1:37 a.m., the Beverly Hills Police Department issued a public advisory to avoid the area of Wilshire Boulevard and Hamilton Drive due to police activity.The suspect barricaded himself inside the Lamborghini dealership for about an hour.The same man was later seen on video being taken into custody. Police have not released any information about the suspect.

Where you can get free or cheap burgers on National Cheeseburger Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

Burger fans can treat themselves to free or discounted food this coming Monday thanks to a made-up, quasi-holiday that was almost certainly conceived by a PR firm.In honor of National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, fast-food chains including McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King (among others) are offering deals and discounts on their signature cheeseburgers. And, in some cases, those same offers are being extended to customers for several days afterward. The 100 best burger spots in the US, according to Yelp Looking to sink your teeth into a few cheap cheeseburgers in the coming days? Stop by one of the restaurant chains below to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, just as that PR firm likely intended.Burger KingBurger King is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a whole week of deals. On Sept. 18, customers who belong to the brand’s Royal Perks rewards club (which is free to join) can get a free cheeseburger with the purchase of any other items valued at $1 or more, The Dail...

Video shows Rep. Boebert vaping during 'Beetlejuice' performance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

(The Hill) -- New video surfaced Thursday showing Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) vaping indoors at a concert and being disruptive before she was escorted out of a performance of the musical “Beetlejuice” on Sunday night. The video, obtained by 9News.com, appears to contradict a statement from Boebert's office after the incident denying that she had been vaping indoors. The video shows Boebert leaning down to grab an object from her handbag under her seat. She then brings the object to her mouth and is seen blowing smoke from it while other attendees around her try to find their seats.A woman sitting behind her is seen speaking to her during the incident. The woman, who is pregnant, told The Denver Post that she asked Boebert to stop vaping and that the lawmaker refused.Boebert was then also seen taking flash photos during the performance before security approached her and asked her to leave.Boebert’s campaign manager, Drew Sexton, confirmed in a statement to ...

'The Goonies,' 'Back to the Future' and more VHS tapes selling for big bucks online

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

Those VHS tapes collecting dust at home could be worth some major cash.Vintage collectors are reportedly paying a premium for certain classic movies. Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ hits No. 1 on the charts The New York Post says there’s been a rise in demand for vintage VHS on eBay.Of course, there are certain caveats.The tape must either be new or in pristine condition.Right now on the auction site, a graded 10 copy of the 1989 hit “Back to the Future” is currently listed for $14,080. *NSYNC in a ‘Better Place’ with new song for ‘Trolls Band Together’ A 2002 limited edition VHS of “E.T.” is being sold for about $39,000. The tape is brand new and celebrates the film's 20th anniversary."The Goonies" VHS is selling for $125,000 on eBay. Photo: eBay.A first print VHS of "The Goonies" is being sold for a whopping $125,000.

Drew Barrymore accepts responsibility for talk show return in tearful video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

Drew Barrymore posted a video message to social media following the backlash she received after announcing the return of her daytime talk show amid the writers and actors strikes in Hollywood.Barrymore posted the over four-minute video to Instagram on Friday morning."I wanted to own a decision so that it wasn't a P.R. protected situation and I would take first responsibility for my actions," she explained. "I know there's nothing I can do to make this okay for those that it's not okay with. I fully accept that. I fully understand that."The actress said there are "so many reasons" that made the situation "complex.""My intentions have never been in a place to upset or hurt anyone. It's not who I am," she said as her eyes welled with tears. "I've been through so many ups and downs in my life and this is one of them."Her voice then began to break as she deeply apologized to writers and unions.She appeared to be lost for words when she explained that she wanted to accept full responsibil...

Troy Taylor had no idea he was scheduling his Stanford home debut when Sacramento State agreed to face Cardinal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

If Stanford coach Troy Taylor doesn’t want to face his former team in his first home game with the Cardinal, he has only himself to blame.A few years ago, when he was the head coach at Sacramento State, Taylor was presented with a few potential opponents for the 2023 season by his athletic director, Mark Orr.“I was like, ‘Yeah, we’ll play Stanford,’” Taylor said. “They’re right up the street. Let’s go do it.”Taylor would go 30-8 in four years at Sacramento State, including the program’s first-ever FCS playoff win. In that same period, Stanford went 14-28 and didn’t make a bowl appearance. So Taylor, a former Cal quarterback and Utah offensive coordinator, was selected to lead the Stanford program after David Shaw resigned after last season.After opening the season at Hawaii and USC, the home debut of the Taylor era at Stanford kicks off at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Stanford Stadium.Sacramento State is now coached by Andy Thompson, who was Taylor’s defensive coordinator, and most of thei...

Cisco, other tech companies chop Bay Area jobs in fresh layoffs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:39 GMT

SAN JOSE — Cisco Systems has revealed plans to chop hundreds more Bay Area jobs in a disquieting suggestion that the region’s tech layoffs have yet to run their course.The tech titan reported that it plans to jettison 350 jobs on or around Oct. 16, affecting workers in San Jose and Milpitas, according to official filings with the state Employment Development Department.Cisco has decided to lay off 227 workers in San Jose and another 123 employees in Milpitas, the EDD filings show.Related ArticlesEconomy | Bay Area jobs slowdown becomes pronounced Economy | California adds jobs in August Economy | Economist is ‘very optimistic’ about Bay Area’s fiscal future — if these challenges can be met Economy | Antioch extends $30,000 incentives to attract new police hires Economy | Wages are finally rising faster than inflation, but why don’t we feel it? All told, Cisco has cut s...