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Mr. T Los Angeles Restaurant Celebrates Turning One, the LA outpost of The High End Paris Eatery by French Restaurateur Guillaume Guedj

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

The concept of Mr. T was created by French restaurateur Guillaume Guedj, with the first location in Paris and the second in Los Angeles, which celebrates one year. Mr T. offers French cuisine in a way Los Angeles has never seen before, authentic to the culture of Paris, with a delicious menu of offerings that have its patrons returning regularly to the familial spot. Located in the blossoming Sycamore Street neighborhood at 953 N Sycamore Street, just south of Santa Monica Blvd, of which Guillaume saw parallels to the Marais district of Paris where the original remains an in demand restaurant and cocktail destination. The restaurant concept was created with partner Chef Tsuyoshi Miyazaki, with a menu inspired by their worldly travels and late night French discoveries, reflective of classic French techniques with a modern twist. They brought street food to the table in an elegant and elevated interpretation, inviting diners on a culinary journey for the palette, and what they have de...

Seamy Streaming: The Best and Worst TV of 2023, So Far

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

The WGA strike might finally be getting resolved, and hopefully, SAG will follow. And while the entertainment business as we know it has been in limbo, it didn’t really slow down the battles that were being being played out for our viewership before picketing began. Clearly, there was a lot in the bank when it came to TV and streaming, though not all of it was great.The much-hyped post-pandemic return to movie theaters that was the “Barbenheimer” box office bout was no accident and it couldn’t have been better timed. These two have yet to come to streaming, but they are sure to be competing again come awards season.Otherwise, pretty much all of 2023’s best (and worst) releases are available to watch at home right now. We’ve indicated which services to watch them on in parenthesis below.The movie year started off strong with Blumhouse’s M3GAN (Prime Video) kicking butt over titles like Plane with Gerard Butler (Starz) and Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike’s Last Dance (Max)....

49ers bring back RB who briefly played for them in 2017

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

The 49ers shuffled their roster Tuesday, swapping one offensive skill player for another.They signed running back Jeremy McNichols and released tight end Troy Fumagalli ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Cardinals.McNichols played two games for the 49ers in his 2017 rookie season, but only appeared on special teams. He made two tackles — one solo — on 26 snaps as a Niner. He was drafted by Tampa Bay out of Boise State in 2017 and cut by the Bucs before Week 1, then quickly signed to the 49ers’ practice squad. San Francisco released him after the 2018 preseason.The 27-year-old Long Beach native later joined the Colts and Jaguars before finally seeing significant action on offense with the Titans in 2020. Over 30 games across two seasons in Tennessee, he rushed 90 times for 364 yards. He also made 40 catches for 295 yards and scored one rushing and one receiving touchdown as the change-of-pace backup to bruiser Derrick Henry.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 4...

Three-bedroom home sells for $1.5 million in Hayward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

3537 Skyline Drive – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 3500 block of Skyline Drive in Hayward was sold on Aug. 3, 2023. The $1,505,000 purchase price works out to $889 per square foot. The house, built in 1974, has an interior space of 1,693 square feet. This single-story home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the house features a two-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs. The property’s backyard additionally features a pool.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 2,552-square-foot home on the 28000 block of El Portal Drive in Hayward sold in July 2022, for $1,350,000, a price per square foot of $529. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In August 2023, a 2,678-square-foot home on Pinewood Drive in Hayward sold for $1,600,000, a price per square foot of $597. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Pinewood Drive, Hayward, in September 2022, a 2,678...

Coroner identifies victim of fatal shooting at Oakland waterfront

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

OAKLAND — Authorities have released the identity of a man who was shot and killed earlier this month by the city’s waterfront.Milton Sosa-Valencia, 33, was fatally shot at 5 a.m. Sept. 7 outside of a parked stolen car on the 100 block of Embarcadero West, near Jack London Square, authorities said. Police have not publicly identified any suspects or announced any arrests.Sosa-Valencia was killed by at least one shooter after he and a 27-year-old woman fell asleep inside the stolen vehicle, then woke up and realized the car battery was dead. The killer drove up and shot Sosa-Valencia while he was attempting to fix the car, authorities said. The motive remains under investigation.Just four days after the homicide, the Alameda County District Attorney charged the 27-year-old woman with a misdemeanor count of possessing a stolen Hyundai in Oakland, exactly one month before the homicide, court records show. She has not been charged in connection with the stolen car found at th...

SF mayor proposes mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco is poised to begin requiring mandatory drug testing and treatment programs for some residents who receive cash assistance from the county.Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Human Services Agency announced the newly proposed legislation on Tuesday. The legislation would require "individuals with substance use disorder who want to access county-funded cash assistance to be enrolled in treatment and services," the mayor's office wrote.San Franciscans who apply for, or receive, benefits from the County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP) would have to undergo screening and participate in a substance abuse treatment program when the screening reveals that they may be addicted to drugs. "In our pursuit to address the opioid crisis, let our message be clear: the city isn’t going to give you money to buy drugs. If you are ready for help, we are ready to help you," said Supervisor Catherine Stefani. Before the new rules go into effect, the legislatio...

Canada’s House speaker resigns over inviting a man who fought for a Nazi unit to Parliament

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons resigned Tuesday for inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II to Parliament to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president.Just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address in the House of Commons on Friday, Canadian lawmakers gave 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka a standing ovation when Speaker Anthony Rota drew attention to him. Rota introduced Hunka as a war hero who fought for the First Ukrainian Division.Observers over the weekend began to publicize the fact that the First Ukrainian Division also was known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, or the SS 14th Waffen Division, a voluntary unit that was under the command of the Nazis.“No one in this House is above any of us. Therefore I must step down as your speaker,” Rota said in Parliament. “I reiterate my profound regret for my error in recognizing an individual in the House during the joint address to Parliament of President Zele...

Business Highlights: Biden makes historic picket-line visit; Trump fraud lasted years, judge rules

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

___Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in historic picket line visit VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden has joined picketing United Auto Workers in Michigan on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers. It’s a demonstration of support for organized labor unparalleled in presidential history. He told workers Tuesday to “stick with it.” He exchanged fist bumps with grinning workers a day before former President Donald Trump makes his own visit to meet with UAW members. Biden has repeatedly sided with the UAW during the strike. Strikers chanted “no deals, no wheels” and “no pay, no parts” as Biden arrived at the General Motors distribution center west of Detroit.___Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makersLOS ANGELES (AP) — Striking actors have voted to expand their walkout to include the lucrative video game market, a step that could put new pressure on Hollywood studios to make a deal with the perfo...

Falcons place linebacker Troy Andersen on IR with possible season-ending shoulder injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons lost a starter from the middle of their defense for at least four weeks on Tuesday when they placed linebacker Troy Andersen on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.Andersen suffered the injury in Sunday’s 20-6 loss at the Detroit Lions. Coach Arthur Smith on Monday said “it’s certainly possible” Andersen will miss the remainder of the season.Nate Landman is expected to move into Andersen’s inside linebacker spot in Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.“We have faith in Nate, but every week is going to change,” Smith said. “Depending on if there are any counter moves off that, that’s just — you hate it. That’s an unfortunate part of the NFL. It stinks.”Andersen, a second-round selection from Montana State in the 2022 draft, had eight tackles against the Lions after being inactive in Week 2 against Green Bay because of a concussion. He had 10 tackles and a half sack in the opening win over Ca...

Eagles’ defense continues to shut down running games and force turnovers in 3-0 start

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:08:40 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts, the “ tush push” and suddenly one of the best rushing offenses in the NFL get the bulk of the love for the Eagles’ second straight 3-0 start.Don’t forget about the defense.The Eagles’ D — full of new starters and new defensive coordinator Sean Desai — has been downright dominant over the first three games. They produced their best effort of the season in a 25-11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game that put the spotlight on Jalen Carter, Darius Slay Jr., Jordan Davis and the rest of the defense.And one sure to put the rest of the NFL on notice.The Eagles have allowed just 145 yards rushing — total! — in three games on 48 carries. That’s a bit over 48 yards per game and 3.02 yards per carry. The longest run allowed over that span is just 12 yards.Tampa Bay had yet to turn the ball over in its first two games, both wins, until it ran into the Eagles. Baker Mayfield threw an interception and there was a lost fumble and a safety. That’s ...