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Minor earthquake hits Los Angeles area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

A minor earthquake rattled Los Angeles' San Gabriel Valley Wednesday morning.The quake, a magnitude 2.9, struck at 8:35 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.The epicenter was just north of the 10 Freeway in the area of San Gabriel, Rosemead and Alhambra, at a depth of approximately 5.5 miles.KTLA viewer Jack Witte in Alhambra described the quake as a "strong jolt." There were no immediate reports of damage. California Earthquake Map Tens of thousands of earthquakes are recorded in California each year but the vast majority of them are extremely minor. Only several hundred are greater than magnitude 3.0, and only about 15 to 20 are greater than magnitude 4.0, according to the USGS. In the continental United States, only Alaska records more quakes per year than California. 

LAPD seeks driver of allegedly stolen truck who eluded police by 'hiding in plain sight'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is looking for a man who was driving an allegedly stolen pickup truck and eventually escaped police after a high-speed pursuit in downtown L.A.The truck, a white 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, was spotted near 5th and San Julien streets at 1:50 a.m. on Aug. 13, the LAPD said in a news release."The driver began to conduct evasive maneuvers to elude the officers by not stopping for red phase tri-lights and accelerating at a high-rate of speed," police said.Police pursued the driver through downtown, though he was "able to briefly elude the officers and abandoned the truck on the 600 block of Lebanon Street."By "hiding in plain sight at a local shopping center," the driver was able to escape. Footage of the driver can be found on the LAPD's YouTube channel.The LAPD released these photos of a man accused of eluding a police pursuit on Aug. 13, 2023. He is described as a man between 18 and 25 years old who has a thin build and weighs between 150 and 180 pound...

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Orange County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

Antisemitic flyers were discovered in an Orange County community as the deadly attack by Hamas militants on Israel continues overseas.Residents in the city of Orange discovered the antisemitic flyers dispersed across their neighborhood and vehicles on Tuesday morning.Some of the flyers could still be seen on cars parked near Harwood Street and Chapman Avenue.“It's very disturbing,” said Kari Ratkevich, an Orange resident. “Someone is placing propaganda like this on our cars. It doesn't belong here and it doesn't belong in America.”The flyer features a headline saying, “Jews wage war on American freedoms!” while taking aim at the Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization fighting antisemitism. The flyer then encourages the public to join a local nationalist group.Antisemitic flyers were discovered in the city of Orange on Oct. 10, 2023. (KTLA)Antisemitic flyers were discovered in the city of Orange on Oct. 10, 2023. (KTLA)Antisemitic flyers were discovered in the city of Oran...

Emilio Guerrero & Annabel Guerrero Killed in 2-Car Accident on Paramount Boulevard [Downey, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near Gardendale Street Kills L.A. County DA Investigator and His WifeDOWNEY, CA (October 11, 2023) – Sunday, Emilio Guerrero, aged 52, and Annabel Guerrero, aged 47, lost their lives in a fatal two-car collision on Paramount Boulevard, near Gardendale Street, at approximately 2:05 p.m.The incident is currently under investigation, however reports indicate that a 60-year-old male driver collided with another vehicle for reasons yet to be determined. Medics arrived and pronounced both Emilio and Annabel Guerrero, who were passengers in the second vehicle, deceased.In the meantime, paramedics rushed the 60-year-old male driver, who hails from South Gate, to a nearby hospital in critical condition.Emilio Guerrero, a 52-year-old Sergeant with the Los Angeles County Bureau of Investigation, and his wife, Annabel Guerrero, a 47-year-old teacher in the Downey Unified School District, were the identified victims of this heartbreaking accident.If you possess any ad...

Spirited: Arts Calendar October 12-18

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

The spirit season approaches, with an arts calendar full of angels, demons, witches, revenants, magic lanterns, poetic prophets, transmissions from the other side, and visions of our future selves—in literature, visual and performing arts, theater, and architecture. Plus, a friendly, accessible, and progressive art fair; a big neighborhood art night; celebrations of LGBTQ culture, Gen X nostalgia, and the vintage racing community; Dominican creative heritage; and art for all the oceans.theatre dybbuk: Demons and DescentsThursday, October 12theatre dybbuk: Demons and Descents at Philosophical Research Society. Known for creating provocative performances and innovative encounters that use Jewish history and texts as entry points to illuminate universal human experience, in this unique multidisciplinary event, actors from theatre dybbuk read tales of the supernatural from Jewish folklore accompanied by an improvised musical score. Throughout the presentation, a visual artist will also ...

Halloween Treats To Die For

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

The Roguelike Tavern in Burbank is scaring up some fun events this month. On Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Ghoul’s Ball presents “The Encore,” hosted by Vita DeVoid for a fan event celebrating the music and lore of the band Ghost with trivia and costume exhibits. Tickets can be purchased HERE. On Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, at 8 p.m., Phantom Follies presents “Haunted Improv,” a  night of long-form improv with a Halloween twist at the tavern. $10 suggested donation. On Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., The Roguelike Tavern will host a costume contest, photo booth, and will have music from The Bordley Sisters. The Roguelike Halloween Party is a free event. Then on Monday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m., there’s the Drink ‘n Draw Halloween edition, a free event with a two food or drink minimum. Finally on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m., there will be Halloween-themed trivia — winner gets a $50 bar tab, best team name wins a round of mystery...

Fall cooking: Make this Celeriac and Green Apple Soup with Toasted Walnuts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

Celeriac — or celery root — is a gentle way to usher in fall without going full pedal to the metal with pumpkin-spiced everything. Its subtle celery flavor pairs beautifully with tangy green apple and walnuts, which puree into a creamy, but creamless soup perfect for chillier weather. Cozy up on the couch with a favorite book and blanket and enjoy this warm bowl of comfort in your lap. (For any curious readers, my picks were “Old Man and the Sea” and my mom’s homemade “Fall Leaves” quilt.)If you find celery root with stems and leaves intact, save the leaves for the garnish, or use the leaves from a standard bunch of celery. No thyme? Sage works well, as do fresh chives or parsley.Celeriac and Green Apple Soup with Toasted WalnutsServes 6 to 8INGREDIENTS3 tablespoons olive oil1 large yellow onion, chopped1½ pounds celery root, skin sliced away and chopped (about 3 roots)1 green apple, peeled and chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped¼ cup vermouth (or sherry wine)6 c...

Oakland man gets 11 years for killing teen who allegedly aided car burglary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

OAKLAND — An Oakland man who allegedly pistol-whipped one person and then killed a 17-year-old boy after catching the two victims in the act of breaking into a van has been sentenced to 11 years in state prison, records show.Tarique Myvett, 26, pleaded no contest to manslaughter in the April 2021 shooting death of 17-year-old Antonio Noriega. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped murder and assault with a firearm charges against him, court records show.Police say that on the afternoon of April 6, 2021, Noriega and two others drove up next to a plumbing van that was parked on the 2400 block of East 24th Avenue and broke into it. Myvett, who lived on the same block, allegedly came outside armed with a pistol and confronted the trio, striking one burglar with the butt of his gun.Noriega, who never left the car, was driving away when Myvett shot into the car and struck Noriega with at least one bullet. He died later that day at a nearby hospital, police said.In a subsequen...

CHP shuts down all lanes of northbound state Highway 242

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

CONCORD — Drivers in Contra Costa County found one of their highway routes shut down Wednesday morning.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | How motorcyclists can more safely split lanes: Roadshow Crashes and Disasters | These Bay Area cities ranked the worst for drivers in the U.S. Crashes and Disasters | Driver killed in fiery toll booth crash on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Crashes and Disasters | Electric vehicle ‘parking equity’ likely to change as more drivers convert: Roadshow Crashes and Disasters | Sunnyvale Historical Society holding rummage, vintage sale The California Highway Patrol closed all lanes of northbound state Highway 242 near Willow Pass Road exit, and a large police presence filled the area.The CHP also closed down a stretch of Willow Pass Road, which runs under the highway. The CHP closed the lanes about 7:45 a.m.The agency did not provide a reason for the closur...

Saturday’s solar eclipse in the Bay Area: What it will look like

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:41 GMT

At its maximum, the eclipse on Saturday, Oct. 14, will obscure about three-quarters of the sun over the Bay Area.The solar eclipse is of the annular type, called “the ring of fire” because the moon doesn’t completely obscure the sun. Even along the path of maximum darkness, a bright edge will remain visible.Some details of the event:How much of the sun will be covered in the Bay Area?The obscuration — the percentage of the sun’s area that will be covered  — will be about 77% in the Bay Area. The magnitude, indicating the fraction of the sun’s diameter that is covered, will be about 0.8. The Bay Area won’t get the “ring of fire” effect but instead will see the sun reduced to a crescent. The website TimeAndDate has video simulations of the eclipse; select a city, then click the video play icon.How long will it last?The moon will start crossing in front of the sun around 8 a.m. Saturday, and maximum obscuration will be around ...