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Jail time, $1000 fines floated to address catalytic converter thefts in Los Angeles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

The city of Los Angeles is exploring new penalties for anyone found to be in possession of a catalytic converter that they are unable to provide proof of ownership for.A new city ordinance proposed by L.A. Councilmember John Lee at last week's city council meeting could lead to suspected catalytic converter thieves having to pay fines as much as $1000 and face as much as six months in jail.The new ordinance offers stiffer penalties and a new tool for law enforcement officers looking to combat the dramatic rise in catalytic converter thefts."My office works very closely with law enforcement here in the city of Los Angeles, and they've become increasingly frustrated with the large amount of catalytic converters that have been stolen from vehicles," Lee told KTLA. "This ordinance we introduced is to help our law enforcement officers better address this type of criminal activity that results in a profound financial implication for individuals and families that are affected." Traffic s...

Can anything be done about the hundreds of pursuit-related crashes in L.A. County each year? 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

Have you ever witnessed a police chase before? Odds are, you probably have. The LAPD engages in thousands of police chases per year, each one running the risk of jeopardizing the lives of the public and law enforcement alike. It's a double-edged sword, where officers have to balance the risk of putting themselves or others in harm's way with the reward of apprehending the suspect. According to the California Highway Patrol, in 2020, one out of four police pursuits in Los Angeles County ended in a crash. In 40% of those crashes, at least one person was injured. Most recently, four people, including two innocent bystanders, and a dog were injured in a pursuit-related crash in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night.However, injuries aren’t always the worst that can happen.   NHTSA: Car crashes cost Americans $340B, or $1,035 per person In January, two innocent people were killed in Panorama City after a stolen vehicle crashed into theirs while being chased b...

Meet Cindy Monroe: A Successful Entrepreneur on a Mission to Help Women Build the Life of Their Dreams

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

The best way a successful business woman can give back to society is by helping others to go after their dreams as well. Few people can identify opportunities for struggling entrepreneurs as fervently as those who’ve faced the grind themselves. Cindy Monroe, successful entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and leadership mentor, has done just that, and made it her mission to help women to overcome challenges and accomplish incredible goals.Cindy understands what it’s like to start small but think big. She began her company from nothing in the basement of her hand-built home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2003. With faith, she drove forward, navigating the business world’s unending challenges. Because of the relentless pursuit of her vision, she excelled in her role as founder, CEO, and now executive chairwoman of Thirty-One Gifts.In Cindy’s podcast, “Permission To Lead,” she teaches high-achieving female leaders and entrepreneurs how to level up their business practices. She invi...

How the Housing Issue is Being Tackled in the US

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/WS5fl41r0_IThe housing crisis in the US is both a complex and pressing problem. Millions of Americans struggle to find suitable and adequate accommodation, which unfortunately leads to increased rates of homelessness, poverty, and social inequality. However, there are many ways to tackle this crisis. One way to do it is by organizations, policymakers, and communities working together to solve the problem. Let’s unpack exactly how that is already happening and what more can be done to offer solutions.Co-living companies Co-living companies such as Tripalink are committed to providing a platform where young professionals and students can find economical and convenient accommodation. Companies such as Tripalink are a great way to tackle the housing crisis, as young professionals in major cities and neighborhoods in and around LA are provided with exactly what they need in a house or apartment during their studies. Testimonials from the platform users...

It’s a Lifestyle: Why ‘House of Core’ Is More Than a Pilates Studio

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

If you ask the co-founders of House of Core, Dru Mouser, Paula Nazar, and Wendy Wilcox, what sets their business apart from other Pilates studios, they’ll tell you it’s the lifestyle.What makes House of Core more than just a place to exercise? It’s a community where people come together to live a healthier, happier life. As Wendy says, “For many of us, it’s more than just working out; it’s an opportunity to connect with other people, engage in community events, and the acknowledgment that we have personal lives outside of the great workout classes.”House of Core is revolutionizing the way people think of Pilates communities. This studio goes beyond offering top-of-the-line equipment and experienced instructors – it’s also a community where events are regularly hosted and members can check out the ever-changing schedule of classes. Events include wine tasting, offering beauty tricks and entertainment tips, DIY Floral Arrangements, Private Shopping ...

Nguyen Nguyen Khao Dinh Killed in Head-on Crash on Carbon Canyon Road [Brea, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

Head-on Collision near Olinda Village Left 20-Year-Old Nguyen Nguyen Khao Dinh DeadBREA, CA (March 30, 2023) – Monday night, Nguyen Nguyen Khao Dinh Killed died following a head-on crash on Carbon Canyon Road.The incident happened on March 20th, at around 8:00 p.m., east of Olinda Village.According to reports, two vehicles collided while they were traveling on Carbon Canyon Road. The collision caused the drivers of both vehicles and one of their passengers to sustain injuries.First responders to the crash pronounced 20-year-old Nguyen Nguyen Khao Dinh, of Santa Ana, dead at the scene. Meanwhile, medics transported two other victims to a local hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.Following the crash, crews closed down the areas of the road surrounding the fatal accident for cleanup and preliminary duties. No further details regarding the collision have been released at this time. Although, further investigations are currently underway.Any witnesses are encouraged to c...

News orgs reject Musk’s demand to pay for Twitter checkmark

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

By Oliver Darcy | CNNNews organizations have a message for Elon Musk: We are not going to pay you for checkmarks on Twitter.The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, BuzzFeed, POLITICO, and Vox all scoffed at the notion on Thursday that they would pay Twitter for the feature, which has been free since it was introduced years ago but will soon be phased out.Twitter announced last week that it will begin “removing legacy verified checkmarks” starting April 1. Musk has aimed to charge organizations that want to retain a checkmark adjacent to their account name $1,000 a month, plus an additional $50 a month for each affiliated account.Historically, a blue checkmark placed next to the name of an account has indicated that the social media company has confirmed the identity of the person or business operating it. The feature has been helpful to Twitter’s entire community, giving the public an easy way of distinguishing between authentic and inauthentic ...

Steve Kerr praises Mike Brown after Kings clinch first playoff berth since 2006

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Coach Steve Kerr gave the Sacramento Kings his stamp of approval when the Warriors’ nearby rivals plucked Mike Brown from his coaching staff during last year’s title run. Kerr had faith that Brown was a deserving candidate to help the Kings snap their dreadful 16-year playoff drought.Ten months later, Brown saw his Kings to a dominant 40-point beating in Portland on Wednesday that locked Sacramento in as the third Western Conference team to clinch a playoff spot. Kerr sent a congratulatory text to Brown on the accomplishment after the game. “We’re all thrilled for him,” Kerr said Thursday after Warriors practice. “Couldn’t happen to a better guy and there’s a reason it did happen. He’s a great basketball coach and he’s done an amazing job with that team.”Brown changed the Kings’ culture and gave their fanbase something to be excited about after a decade and a half of losing basketball. R...

Dungeness crab season from Bay Area south will come to an early end to protect foraging whales

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

The already-shortened 2022-2023 Dungeness crab season in the Bay Area and central California will come to an end in two weeks.California Fish and Wildlife Department officials on Thursday ordered an April 15 close to the commercial season to minimize the risk of humpback whales becoming entangled in fishing gear as they return to forage off the California coast. The decision was made in consultation with representatives of the fishing industry, environmental organizations and scientists.The order applies to the fishing zones from the Sonoma/Mendocino county line to the Mexican border, and goes into effect at noon April 15. For the time being, crabbing will still be allowed in the waters off Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties, state officials said.The season started late this year — Dec. 31, with a 50% trap reduction — after a series of delays. The trap restrictions were lifted in mid-January.Scientist Geoff Shester, California campaign director for the nonprofit ...

Turkey’s parliament ratifies Finland’s NATO membership

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:42 GMT

By Suzan Fraser | Associated PressANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.All 276 lawmakers present voted in favor of Finland’s bid, days after Hungary’s parliament also endorsed Helsinki’s accession.“This will make the whole NATO family stronger & safer,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrote on Twitter in welcoming Turkey’s action.Alarmed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago, Finland and Sweden abandoned their decades-long policy of nonalignment and applied to join the alliance.Full unanimity is required to admit new members into the 30-member alliance, and Turkey and Hungary were the last two NATO members to ratify Finland’s accession.Sweden’s bid to join the alliance, meanwhile, has been left hanging, with both Turkey and ...