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Feds say Starbucks illegally closed 6 L.A. area stores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

Six Los Angeles County Starbucks stores may soon reopen after the National Labor Relations Board said the coffee franchise closed about two dozen locations to halt union momentum.As reported in the New York Times, a regional NLRB office determined that 23 U.S. stores were closed "because its employees engaged in union activities or to discourage employees from doing so." At least seven of those stores had unionized, the Times added, though the company said none of the Los Angeles locations were unionized.The local stores affected are:8595 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (the “Santa Monica & Westmount” store)5453 Hollywood Blvd. (the “Hollywood & Western” store)120 S Los Angeles St. (the “1st & Los Angeles (Doubletree)” store)6290 Hollywood Blvd. (the “Hollywood & Vine” store)1601 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica (the “Ocean Front Walk & Moss” store)232 E. 2nd St. (the “2nd & San Pedro” store)In response, Mari Cosgrove, a Seattle Starbucks partner and member ...

Suspect in deadly L.A. Metro stabbing turns self in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

A man suspected in a deadly stabbing at a South Los Angeles Metro station earlier this week was arrested after turning himself in Thursday, authorities said.Carlos Carrillo-Martinez, 19, of Los Angeles was taken into custody at the 77th Area Police Station, the Los Angeles Police Department stated in a news release."Carrillo-Martinez admitted being the suspect on the flyer and was interviewed by detectives," the news release stated. He was booked for murder following the interview and had bail set at $2 million, police said.Suspect wanted after allegedly stabbing a man to death aboard a Metro train in South L.A. on Dec. 12, 2023. (Los Angeles Police Department)A man was killed after being stabbed on an E-Line Metro train in South Los Angeles on Dec. 12, 2023. (KTLA)A man was killed after being stabbed on an E-Line Metro train in South Los Angeles on Dec. 12, 2023. (KTLA)A man was killed after being stabbed on an E-Line Metro train in South Los Angeles on Dec. 12, 2023. (KTLA)A man w...

Idaho goes 'Animal Style' for first In-N-Out Burger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

Customers braved frigid temperatures and waited in line for as long as eight hours to be among the first to dine at Idaho’s very first In-N-Out Burger.The Meridian, Idaho, location - No. 400 for the Southern California-based burger chain - opened Tuesday morning to hordes of hungry fans, some of whom camped out overnight, the Idaho Statesman reported.In-N-Out president and CEO Lynsi Snyder, who cut the ribbon at the grand opening, shared photos on Instagram of her greeting employees and customers. How many of these In-N-Out secret menu items do you know? “Opening in Idaho with Store 4-0-0 because after 75 years our Customer is our hero!” Snyder posted. “We’re forever grateful for our Family of Customers who have made us the Company we are today, and we can’t wait to serve you quality burgers at this special store!”Lynsi Snyder is seen with employees and customers at Idaho's first In-N-Out Burger location in Meridian on Dec. 12, 2023. (IG: @lynsi_snyder)Customers wait to order at I...

Marina del Rey deaths believed to be murder-suicide, LASD says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

The death of a woman who was found on a boat in Marina del Rey last week was a homicide, and the man found dead in a car nearby took his own life, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Thursday.On Dec. 7, deputies found a woman, whose identity has not been released, dead in the 14000 block of Tahiti Way, and shortly thereafter found 33-year-old Kelvin Nelson Jr. dead in a car parked nearby in the 100 block of Via Marina, officials said. Woman dead on boat, man dead in car in Marina del Rey Residents told investigators that Nelson lived on the boat on which the woman was found.The investigation into her death is ongoing, but the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office determined Nelson died by suicide.No suspects remain at large, investigators said.Anyone with information is asked to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Patrick Baghdaserians, C.F.L.S.: Navigating the Intricacies of Parentage Law in Pasadena

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

Patrick Baghdaserians, C.F.L.S., a distinguished California State Bar Certified Specialist in Family Law, is a vital resource for those navigating the complex world of parenthood and legal parentage in Pasadena. His expertise is particularly relevant in cases where legal challenges related to parentage emerge unexpectedly. Baghdaserians’ role as a seasoned Pasadena paternity attorney becomes crucial in such situations. This proactive engagement is pivotal in ensuring parents’ and children’s well-being and legal rights involved in these often intricate legal matters​​​​.Understanding Parentage: Parentage, encompassing paternity and maternity, is a cornerstone in family law. It formally recognizes an individual’s legal status as a parent, directly influencing crucial aspects like child custody, visitation rights, and financial support. Baghdaserians’ deep comprehension of these facets enables him to handle the complexities of establishing or contesting parentage. His...

Afterlife – An Ode to God’s Goodness Courtesy of E. Vince

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

Life is never a straight road. There will be bumps and obstacles along the way that will force you to go off course. As mere human beings, when faced with adversity, we often get disheartened. We begin to question God’s goodness and feel abandoned. A good narrative example is the landmark Candide, by Voltaire. In his work, Voltaire presents a preponderance of human follies leading to tragedies and a naïve Christian who shallowly rationalizes each of the tragedies as God’s will. AfterLife takes a dive deeper into spiritual and psychological dynamics to present an alternative view that will hopefully resonate with non-theists as much as with theists. Candide was designed to demonstrate the folly of faith; AfterLife was inspired to demonstrate the virtue of faith.But what if we looked back at life, this time, with a different perspective? Not one in which we infer based on outcomes, but rather one where we infer despite outcomes—faith.Bearing the torch of hope with the power of t...

USPA Sets Out to Find a Missing Girl with Art Basel Proceeds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

A story of art and compassion: USPA Nationwide Security’s Brian Fitzgibbons overcomes adversity to assist with the search for a missing girl using Art Basel proceedsIn a remarkable display of dedication and commitment to their mission, USPA Nationwide Security has once again utilized the profits from their participation in the prestigious Art Basel events to rescue a missing girl. This marks the second year in a row that USPA has used the proceeds from these events to make a significant difference in someone’s life.At the forefront of this incredible feat is Brian Fitzgibbons, the Director of Security at USPA. Fitzgibbons, a former United States Marine and Iraqi war veteran, led the security teams deployed all over South Beach during Art Basel. His unwavering dedication and ability to overcome adversity were put to the test when he had to undergo emergency surgery, forcing him to temporarily leave the event. However, showcasing his indomitable spirit, Fitzgibbons returne...

Sutter Health, senior care firm, team up for elderly care San Jose site

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

SAN JOSE — Sutter Health and a firm that specializes in health care for seniors have teamed up to launch a San Jose site that will offer an array of services to elderly people who have low-income levels.The alliance is setting up shop at 1799 Hamilton Avenue and is using the office building to deliver services to what the health-care firms describe as “vulnerable seniors.”Physical therapy and exercise areas inside 1799 Hamilton Avenue in San Jose, an office building dedicated to accommodating health care for seniors. (Slava Blazer Photography)Sutter Health, a medical services titan, is joining forces with WelbeHealth, a physician-led public benefit firm that provides care to seniors, intend to launch the new medical site starting on New Year’s Day of 2024.“We are excited to work with our Sutter Health partners to serve the most vulnerable seniors with better quality and compassion in the San Jose area,” said Dr. Si France, chief executive off...

Photos: The top 10 celebrity red carpet looks of 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

By Leah Dolan | CNNRelated ArticlesEntertainment | Larry Magid: 2023 has been a tumultuous year for tech Entertainment | 15 best art, design and archaeology discoveries of 2023 Entertainment | What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top internet searches Entertainment | Celebrity heartbreak 2023: The 15 most shocking, messy splits of the year Entertainment | Wikipedia, wrapped. Here are 2023’s most-viewed articles on the internet’s encyclopedia As another year comes to a close, it’s time to revisit the star-studded red carpets that punctuated 2023 — and reminisce on the strongest fashion looks of the year. Despite the four month SAG-AFTRA strike shutting down a number of red carpets, there were plenty of pop culture moments generated by subversive celebrity dressing. From Jared Leto’s dedicated impersonation of Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette, at the...

Mike Grgich dies at 100; winemaker helped make Napa Valley world famous

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

By Howard Yune | Napa Valley RegisterMiljenko (Mike) Grgich, the Croatian immigrant whose wines helped the Napa Valley rival France’s best as never before, died early Wednesday at age 100.Grgich died in his sleep at his Calistoga home with family members by his side, according to Sally Camm, spokesperson for Grgich Hills Estate, the Rutherford winery he co-founded in the 1970s.“Saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Grgich,” U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, said in a statement. “Mike was a trailblazing winemaker and developed many of the techniques that have helped make Napa Valley wine the best in the world.“Mike’s legacy will be remembered for generations to come and his efforts have helped pave the way for future innovations in winemaking. He made immeasurable contributions to the winemaking community and to our Valley, and he will be sorely missed.”While at Chateau Montelena, he created the 1973 Chardonnay that was entered into the Paris Win...