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Woman's torso found in Encino dumpster

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

BREAKING: The investigation has led LAPD homicide detective to a home in the 4100 block of Coldstream Terrace in Tarzana, roughly five miles from where the woman's remains were discovered. This is a developing story. Detectives are seen at a home on Coldstream Terrace in Tarzana on Nov. 8, 2023. -----Police are soliciting tips and reviewing surveillance video in their effort to solve the case of a woman whose dismembered body was found inside a dumpster in Encino on Wednesday.A man scavenging for recyclables discovered the remains at about 6:15 a.m. in a parking lot near Ventura Boulevard and Rubio Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.“Officers responded and they were able to verify that there were human remains inside a black [plastic] bag,” homicide detective Efren Guttierez said.A woman's torso was found in a dumpster in Encino in Nov. 8, 2023. (KTLA)A woman's torso was found in a dumpster in Encino in Nov. 8, 2023. (KTLA)A woman's torso was found in a dumpst...

Teresa Freyear and Karima Buitron Killed in High-Speed Crash on Highway 99 [Madera County, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after High-Speed Accident near Highway 152MADERA COUNTY, CA (November 8, 2023) – Teresa Freyear and Karima Buitron lost their lives Friday night in a high-speed accident on Highway 99. Emergency responders were alerted to the incident at approximately 8:05 p.m., as it occurred in the northbound lanes of the freeway just north of Highway 152.According to initial reports, the accident involved 19-year-old Karima Buitron, who was driving an older model Toyota Camry at excessive speeds, carrying four female passengers who were all without their seatbelts fastened.Shortly thereafter, Buitron was unable to navigate a turn, leading to a loss of control over the vehicle, causing it to swerve onto the east shoulder. The Camry collided with a light pole and subsequently overturned. Medical personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced both Buitron and 20-year-old Freyear deceased.Preliminary investigations suggest that impairment may have played a role in the acciden...

Justin and Nikole Brasiel Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 108 [Sonora, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Car vs Motorcycle Collision near South Washington StreetSONORA, CA (November 8, 2023) – Tragedy struck Saturday afternoon as Justin Brasiel and Nikole Brasiel lost their lives in a motorcycle accident on Highway 108. The incident took place at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the vicinity of South Washington Street.According to initial reports, a motorcyclist disregarded a red traffic signal and collided with another vehicle that was legally entering the intersection with a green light.The collision ejected both Justin, aged 48, and Nikole, aged 45, from their motorcycle, causing them to land on the pavement.Shortly after, paramedics arrived on the scene and rushed the injured couple to Adventist Health Sonora Hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.Currently, an active investigation is ongoing to gather more information about the incident. Further details will be shared as soon as they become available.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow...

Wealth of Geeks – Investing Digitally

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Wealth of Geeks, founded by Michael Dinich in 2018, creates a community for the world’s most enthusiastic minds. This digital magazine, based in Sayre, Pennsylvania, offers valuable resources for individuals pursuing a collection of information. While initially established with a primary focus on personal finance, the website has since expanded its content dimensions to include a wide range of subjects such as technical updates, celebrity interviews, pop culture news, gaming insights, and TV program content.Wealth of Geeks has become a broad source of articles that resonate with a huge audience, offering both practical financial advice and entertainment, thereby establishing itself as an online platform that blends with finance and leisure. A diverse, experienced collection of journalists on staff and freelance bring informed and detailed perspectives to passionate readers.In the digital age, website investments have grown significantly, with online platforms growing into viable ass...

Former nightclub mogul cashes in on Chippendales good looks as Hollywood’s new action-adventure leading man

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Looking back, Niko Foster realizes he’s been an entertainer all his life. He just didn’t recognize it until he was in his 20s, after he studied business at Indiana University. That’s when he left the Midwest for New York City, where he joined Chippendales.He worked seven years with the entertainment group in New York and did three world tours. Then Chippendales moved out to Las Vegas, where he finished up his stint with them. That’s when he put his college business knowledge to good use.“I started running nightclubs all around the country and built up to where I had 54 of them. Again, entertaining people,” Foster says. “And so when I sold all of my nightclubs, I then said, ‘What do I do now? I want to entertain everybody, I’m gonna get into the film business.”Foster built a film studio and became an actor, writer, and producer. And he’s produced 29 films, written two, and acted in 11 movies. One of these films has recently been featured at the Cannes Film Festival.“I play the lead i...

A ‘tsunami’ of eviction cases is hitting Alameda County. These elected officials are calling for a slowdown

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Amid a spike in evictions as cases pile up following the end of a nearly three-year moratorium, a group of progressive elected officials from across Alameda County gathered Wednesday in front of the Hayward Hall of Justice to call on the county’s superior court to slow the flood of people being pushed from their homes.“Decrease the number of cases that we’re seeing here on a daily basis,” said Oakland City Council Member Carroll Fife. “It’s a factory, and we need to stop it.”Since the end of Alameda County’s eviction moratorium in April, cases have skyrocketed. The court has seen more than 400 cases every month since May — a number it did not surpass in any month in 2019, before COVID-19 eviction protections were put in place.Alameda was the last county with a pandemic moratorium still in place — and other Bay Area counties also saw evictions spike as protections wound down starting in 2021. Oakland and Berkeley each had their ow...

15 ways to celebrate Veterans Day 2023 in the Bay Area

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Looking for local ways to honor the military veterans of the United States Armed Forces this Veterans Day? Check out this lineup of Bay Area Veterans Day events including ceremonies, parades, concerts and museum exhibitions.One Vet, One Voice Veterans Gala: 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 9, War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. This gala honors the brave men and women who have served our country with a community awards event featuring live entertainment, dinner, auction and a raffle. $50-$100. bit.ly/OVOVveteransVeterans Day at Charles M. Schulz Museum: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. Schulz Museum will be honoring Veterans Day with a plaque dedication ceremony, a performance by the Maria Carillo High School Jazz Choir, special speakers, film screenings and military planes flying overhead. Free admission. bit.ly/SchulzVeteransDayWinters Tavern Veterans Day Festival: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Nov. 10, 1522 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica. Honor Veterans Day...

Two-alarm fire damages store in San Leandro

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

SAN LEANDRO — A two-alarm blaze heavily damaged a 7-Eleven store Wednesday afternoon at, authorities said.No injuries had been reported as of 1:45 p.m. The blaze was under control ariund 2 p.m.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Oakland: Person badly burned after fire breaks out in tent Crashes and Disasters | Veteran Oakland firefighter named new chief of city’s fire department Crashes and Disasters | Vacant Oakland warehouse damaged in previous fire gutted by new blaze The fire erupted about 12:20 p.m. at the store at East 14th Street and 136th Avenue, the Alameda County Fire Department said.People inside the store were able to get out on their own.Akshey Gaba, a clerk at the store, said someone came into the store and said there was a fire outside and when the manager went outside to investigate he could see the fire burning. The clerk said he and others inside then ran out and could also see flames starting to engul...

Mother of Oakland Zoo wolf pack euthanized after tumor found

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- The mother of the Oakland Zoo's gray wolf pack was humanely euthanized Wednesday after a tumor was found in her abdomen, the zoo announced in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Zoo veterinarians discovered a large mass during a routine examination of the animal, which was named "Siskiyou."Following a CT scan, the zoo's vet team determined that the tumor was untreatable. Because of the apparent pain and suffering the tumor was causing her, the zoo made the decision to euthanize her. Wolfdog that was on the loose in Sebastopol found and returned home Following the euthanasia, the zoo's Animal Care Team brought Siskiyou's body back home "to give the pack time to understand her passing."Siskiyou came to Oakland Zoo in December 2017 from a conservation center in Montana, zoo officials said. At the Oakland Zoo California Trail, Siskiyou was introduced to a male gray wolf named Sequoia.Photos: Oakland ZooShe gave birth to four pups in 2019 and "the pack has enjoyed their sprawling ...

Man found dead with gunshot wound in Pittsburg home

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was found dead from a gunshot wound in a Pittsburg home on Tuesday, the Pittsburg Police Department said. PPD responded to the 900 block of Carpino Avenue for the report of a man who had been shot. After entering the residence, police found the 42-year-old victim with a gunshot wound. Officers provided medical aid, but the man was pronounced dead. 2nd teen arrested in connection to SJ hit-and-run that killed pregnant woman and baby Pittsburg police detectives are "actively following several leads," police said. Police believe the suspect knew the victim, and there is no threat to the public. Police are not releasing the victim's name because the investigation is "very active. The homicide was the City of Pittsburg's fifth of 2023. Anyone with information is asked to call (925) 252-4875.