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California is the most expensive place to own a dog, study says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

While the love and companionship of a dog is priceless, ownership is not.California, already known for its high cost of living expenses, has ranked as the most expansive place to own a dog, according to a new study from Market Watch.California dog owners pay an average of $35,452 over their dog’s lifetime, the highest of any state, researchers found. This is how much it costs to have a baby in California The high cost of owning a dog in California is primarily due to expensive pet insurance premiums, vet care and dog food, the report said.To determine the ranking, researchers calculated the average cost of owning a Labrador retriever, the most popular dog in the U.S. based on data from the American Kennel Club. Assuming that the dog lives up to 11 years, analysts found the average costs of annual fees, such as insurance, grooming, food, checkups, toys, boarding and emergency vet visits and upfront costs such as neuter procedures and vaccines. This is how much people need to ear...

Man stabbed with kitchen shears in Culver City church, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

A man was arrested by the Culver City Police Department on Sunday after officers say he exhibited some decidedly un-Christian behavior at a local church.According to police, the unidentified assailant stabbed another man with kitchen shears at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 4427 Overland Ave., police said in a news release. When officers arrived just after 8:15 p.m., the victim was bleeding at the church building entry. He was taken to a local hospital with stab wounds to his neck and back.The assailant was also located and taken into custody. The incident will be submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for potential charges.Police have not detailed a possible motive for the attack, and no further details were released. Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Edward Baskaron at 310-253-6316 or the Watch Commander at 310-253-6202.

Pedestrian Crash on West First Street Kills Man [Santa Ana, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Fatal Collision near Flower StreetSANTA ANA, CA (August 21, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a man was fatally struck in a pedestrian crash on West First Street.Officers responded to the scene around 5:10 a.m., at the 900 block of West First Street near Flower Street.According to reports, the driver of an eastbound vehicle struck a male pedestrian that was attempting to cross First Street. Paramedics arrived and rushed the victim to a nearby hospital where he later died.Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.At this time, police do not believe drugs or alcohol played a factor. Those with additional information about the pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact the Santa Ana Police Department at 714-245-8223 or 714-245-8200.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased victi...

2 Dead after Motorcycle Collision on Mount Whitney Avenue [Fresno County, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

Two Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Accident near Garfield AvenueFRESNO COUNTY, CA (August 21, 2023) – Thursday evening, two victims were killed in a motorcycle collision on Mount Whitney Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., just west of Garfield Avenue on August 17th.For reasons unknown, two motorcyclists were traveling in the opposite direction when they collided.Medics arrived and pronounced a 38-year-old rider from Riverside and a 43-year-old rider of a Yamaha dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released their identities.Following preliminary duties, police say both riders were not wearing helmets at the time. In addition, investigators say the two victims knew each other and would frequently ride together.Police do not suspect drugs and alcohol to be a potential factor. At this time, Fresno County officials continue to investigate the fatal Mount Whitney Avenue motorcycle crash.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to ext...

Correction: How did we get here? Antioch dragged feet on police reforms, delighting officers facing civil rights charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

Correction: An A1 story from August 20 incorrectly stated the city that paid a $7.3 million settlement in 2020 to the family of Humberto Martinez who died in police custody. The case was in Pittsburg.

Donald Trump’s bond set at $200,000 in Georgia case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

By Alanna Durkin Richer and Jill Colvin | Associated PressDonald Trump’s bond has been set at $200,000 in the Georgia case accusing the former president of scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to court papers filed Monday.The bond agreement, outlined in a court filing signed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Trump’s defense attorneys, also bars Trump from intimidating co-defendants, witnesses or victims in the case — including on social media.He is also prohibited from communicating “in any way, directly or indirectly” about the facts of the case with any co-defendant or witness, except through attorneys.Trump was charged last week in the case alongside 18 allies who prosecutors say conspired to subvert the will of voters in a desperate bid to keep the Republican in the White House after he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.Trump has denied any wrongdoing. He has been railing against the case since before he was indicted and singled out Georgi...

‘Wedding Capital of the World’ lifted by Las Vegas’ historic chapels

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

Ricardo Torres-Cortez | (TNS) Las Vegas Review-JournalLas Vegas’ proud title as the “Wedding Capital of the World” has been fortified by a rich history — and more than five million nuptials.Locals, but more often tourists, tie the knot here in traditional ceremonies, while some, for example, have Elvis impersonators oversee their nuptials.Themed affairs or not, the city’s wedding chapels have been instrumental in keeping the Las Vegas wedding destination reputation afloat.“With more than five million ‘I do’s’ and counting, each year Las Vegas conducts more destination weddings than any other place on the planet,” according to Clark County’s marriage bureau. “For well over 70 years a ‘Vegas wedding’ has captured the public imagination as the ultimate quick, stress-free, fun, glamourous wedding destination.”For the upcoming 70th anniversary since the London Daily Herald first declared the city the “Wedding Capital of the World” on Sept. 23, 1953, Clark County that month is planning a ...

Pac-12 collapse: WSU’s Schulz suggests Fox’s strategy (to block Apple) fueled Big Ten’s raid of Washington, Oregon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

One of the Pac-12’s longtime media partners had strategic reasons for taking the step that decimated the conference, according to a university president with knowledge of the media rights negotiations.Washington State’s Kirk Schulz, chair of the Pac-12 board of directors, suggested late last week that Fox might have lured Washington and Oregon into the Big Ten in order to prevent the Pac-12 from signing an agreement with Apple.“We’ve got just a couple networks that are making the real decisions about who goes where based on the dollars they want to put into it,” Schulz said during a conversation published on the university’s YouTube channel.“I do think if I was Fox and ESPN, I’m not sure I want Apple in the marketplace, frankly. I don’t want somebody with pockets that are that deep as a rival if I can afford it.”Pac-12 presidents were expected to sign a grant-of-rights contract with Apple that would have kept the conference together. But a few minutes before their crucial meet...

PG&E monthly bills might hop higher due to power line burial plan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

OAKLAND — PG&E bills may hop higher, consumers warn, if the utility lands state approval for its general rate request — a proposal that includes wide-ranging plans to bury power lines.The state Public Utilities Commission is slated to render a final decision by year’s end on PG&E’s general rate case proposal, including authorizing PG&E to oblige customers to pay the cost of burying electricity lines in the company’s service territory.“We have a real affordability crisis for utility costs,” said Mark Toney, executive director of The Utility Reform Network, or TURN. “One of the biggest cost drivers is this massive expense for burying 10,000 miles of PG&E power lines.”TURN, a consumer group, has a straightforward proposal to deal with the issue of power line safety: insulate the lines.Oakland-based PG&E’s power lines have come under intense scrutiny in the wake of a string of catastrophic — and lethal...

Has Justin Bieber finally given his wife Hailey a purpose in life?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:21 GMT

Nearly a year after Hailey Bieber was mocked in a blockbuster report for being yet another “nepo baby” with no clear, identifiable career, she has perhaps found her purpose: Taking control and being “a voice” in the business affairs of her sometimes troubled pop star husband Justin Bieber.A report in Page Six said that the 26-year-old has “taken on a larger role” in his business dealings, making sure she’s “in the room” whenever there is a meeting.“Hailey has taken control and is heavily involved,” a source told Page Six about the sometimes model and influencer, who has dabbled in various endeavors. She’s also launched a skincare line and hosted YouTube videos, in which she offers make-up tutorials and cooks favorite recipes with her famous friends.“She’s a part of meetings and she’s talking a lot for him,” the source continued. “She’s the voice. They’re becoming a power couple. She’s a big par...