'Depeche Mode Day' declared in Los Angeles
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:48:32 GMT
Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, founders of the legendary electronic band Depeche Mode, were honored at Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday, which was officially proclaimed as "Depeche Mode Day" in L.A.Depeche Mode just wrapped up two nights at Inglewood’s Kia Forum in support of their new album, Memento Mori, and will take the stage for two shows at Crypto.com Arena on Friday and Sunday.“We’ve always had a special relationship with Los Angeles,” said Gore at Wednesday’s event, which was attended by hundreds of fans. “It was really Los Angeles and New York [that] were the springboards for our career in America. The first stadium we ever [headlined] was here in Los Angeles, so that's another big part of our history.”The proclamation, which honors the band’s “musical genius and the enduring message of unity and love,” was presented by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez.Dave Gahan (left), Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez (center) and Martin Gore (right) at a ceremony declaring Dec. 13, 20...PG&E pushes for additional price hikes
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:48:32 GMT
(KRON) -- Pacific Gas & electric is asking for yet another rate hike. Last month, the California public utilities commission approved an increase in monthly bills that would add about thirty dollars for gas and electricity users. Now the utility company is back to the table asking for more money that would impact customers.PG&E filed an application to the California Public Utilities Commission on Dec. 1. It lays out why the utility company says it needs $2 billion from rate payers. They claim it is for safety reasons. However, critics say this is just the latest example of the company gouging Californians.Sot – mark toney/turn "This is outrageous to have this again on top of that increase puts $30 on our bills," Mark Toney, executive director of TURN, watchdog agency The Utility Reform Network.Toney is not holding back on his perspective of PG&E saying it needs more money."This would put $12 on top of the $30," Toney said.Just last month – the CPUC approved PG&E's re...San Jose mayor considers sanctioned homeless encampment sites
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:48:32 GMT
(KRON) -- In the South Bay, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is considering sanctioned encampment sites for people who don’t have permanent housing. KRON4 spoke to the mayor about this vision.The hope is for safe sleeping sites for unhoused residents. This vision is still in its early stages - the size and locations are still being worked on."I've been arguing we need to treat homelessness like the crisis that it is -- like the crisis you don't embrace solutions that take years to bring online and cost up to a million dollars to help one person," Mahan said. "You act with urgency, take emergency measures to create safe alternatives to the unsafe conditions people are in." 49ers investigating noose seen at tailgate ahead of Seahawks game Mahan wants to try something in the South Bay that’s already happening in Southern California. San Diego just opened a second sanctioned camp capable of holding 400 tents.The site prohibits on-site drug and alcohol use, violent behavior, and missing the ...Forbes: This is California's favorite dog breed
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(KRON) -- Approximately two-thirds of households in the United States (86.9 million homes) own a pet, according to Forbes. Dogs are the most popular pet in the country as 65.1 million households own a dog. The Australian Shepard is the most-favored dog breed in the country, according to a 2023 report by Forbes released this month. In California, the Bernese Mountain Dog is considered the state's favorite. Flora, a 14-week-old Bernese Mountain dog walks in the wind on the sea front at Clevedon on March 2, 2016 in Clevedon, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) SF named among most dog-friendly cities in America, study says Forbes: America's Favorite Dog BreedsAustralian ShepherdGerman ShepherdBulldogLabrador RetrieverBernese Mountain DogBeagleGolden RetrieverBoston TerrierBoxerShi TzuThe Bernese Mountain Dog was recorded as the most-favored among California dog owners based on 200 dog owners in the state who were surveyed. The Bernese Mountain Dog was also recorded by Forbes a...Crosby moves up scoring list, Harkins gives Penguins 4-3 win over Canadiens in 12th round of SO
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MONTREAL (AP) — Sidney Crosby climbed up the NHL career scoring list and Jansen Harkins scored the deciding goal in the 12th round of the shootout to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.Crosby had two goals and an assist to move past Paul Coffey and into a tie with former teammate Mark Recchi for 13th place on the NHL points list with 1,533. Jake Guentzel also scored in regulation for the Penguins, who won their second straight after a four-game skid.Erik Karlsson had two assists and Alex Nedeljkovic finished with 39 saves.David Savard, Jayden Struble and Sean Monahan scored for Montreal, which has lost eight of its last nine at home. Sam Montembeault had 27 saves.Montreal’s Nick Suzuki and Cole Caulfield and Pittsburgh’s Kris Letang and Crosby all scored on the first four attempts of the shootout. The next eight skaters couldn’t convert until Sean Monahan scored for the Canadiens and Lars Eller for the Penguins in ...Arkansas State rolls past Louisville 75-63 for its first win over a Power Five opponent since 2014
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:48:32 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Caleb Fields had 20 points and eight assists, and Arkansas State cruised past shorthanded Louisville 75-63 on Wednesday night for its first victory over a Power Five opponent since the 2014-15 season.It was Arkansas State’s first win in four tries against Louisville, which won the last matchup, 54-27, in 2011. The Red Wolves also won on the road for the first time this season in six games. Arkansas State’s victory on Dec. 17, 2014 came against Mississippi State.Fields was 6 of 8 from the floor and the free-throw line. Izaiyah Nelson didn’t miss a shot for Arkansas State (4-7), hitting all seven field goals and his one free throw. Freddy Hicks chipped in 16 points. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield scored a career-best 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Louisville (4-6). Mike James and Tre White added 10 points apiece. Louisville was just 2 of 15 from 3-point range and got outscored 48-28 in the paint.Louisville forward J.J. Traynor and center Dennis ...Donaldson scores 15, Baker-Mazara 11 in Auburn’s 87-62 win over UNC Asheville
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Tre Donaldson scored 15 points, Chad Baker-Mazara added 11 points and Auburn coasted past UNC Asheville 87-62 at the Rocket City Classic on Wednesday night.Auburn (7-2) led 39-27 at halftime, but the score was tied as late as 21-all with 9 1/2 minutes to go in the half. The Bulldogs missed eight of their last 10 shots of the period, while Auburn went on an 18-6 run.Baker-Mazara buried three 3-pointers in a 2 1/2-minute stretch of the second half and Auburn led 63-39 near the 11-minute mark. Twice Auburn’s lead reached 31 points, the first on a 3-pointer by Lior Berman, later on a layup by Chaney Johnson for a 79-48 advantage with about 5 1/2 minutes remaining.Donaldson scored Auburn’s last six points in the final 3 1/2 minutes.No Auburn starter reached double figures in scoring, as none of them played more than 23 minutes.Drew Pember scored 23 points for the Bulldogs (5-6) and Nicholas McMullen added 10.Although the game was played in Alabama, it ...Denver weather: Patchy fog Thursday morning, warmer weekend
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:48:32 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay chilly with the chance for snow showers Wednesday night. This will be followed by sunshine and highs climbing to the 50s by the end of the week and into the weekend. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings are in effect through Thursday for southern and southeastern Colorado. Heavy snowfall could make travel difficult at times, so use caution if you will be traveling in that area. FOX31 Weather: View the latest Denver forecasts, maps and radar Weather tonight: Snow showersWednesday night, there will be a chance for a few snow showers in the metro, but most of the heavy snow will stay to the south. Temperatures will be chilly, but above normal, falling to the mid-20s in Denver. Patchy areas of fog will develop Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Weather tomorrow: Drying, seasonalOn Thursday, Denver will stay partly sunny and cool. High temperatures will reach the mid-40s, which is normal for this time of year. L...Pinstripes, new Italian-American bistro at Aventura Mall’s Esplanade, wants to bowl foodies over
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:48:32 GMT
Spare a moment and have some fun at a new spot for bowlers. Pinstripes is an Italian-American bistro with food and bowling. Deco was at the grand opening Wednesday, and we brought out some competition.Bocce can’t do that again.Adam Buljina, general manager, Pinstripes Aventura: “Bocce, it’s kiss in Italian, so it’s an Italian game.”Pucker up and get your game on at Pinstripes in Aventura … where they’ve got five courts of bocce and 12 lanes of bowling — the American version.Adam Buljina: “A lot of the lanes can be used for private events, which are a perfect match, but also a date night works great. Families can come out and bowl. We have fun games for the kids to play. You can dine, you can celebrate, you can play. We’re in the business of making memories.”This two story “eater-tainment” opened its first location in SoFlo on Wednesday.Adam Buljina: “Miami has that vibrant, fun, exciting kind of atmosphere...Police: Nearly $1M in narcotics, stolen merchandise recovered from Miami home amid retail theft ring probe
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:48:32 GMT
Police said they made a big bust while executing a search warrant in Miami — not only involving drugs, but hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday evening, City of Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales said the discovery was part of an investigation by the department’s Special Investigation Section.Morales used a holiday season icon to describe the man they took into custody.“This guy right here is absolutely a real-life Grinch,” he said. “We’re glad that he’s off the streets.”Detectives said there was an organized drug ring as well as an organized retail theft ring being operated from inside a house in the area of Northwest 24th Avenue and 14th Street.Investigators said the officers who executed the narcotics search warrant recovered large quantities of cocaine, cash and firearms.“We’re conferring with the State Attorney’s Office and even the U.S. attorney,” said...Latest news
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