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USC to hire Washington's athletic director, reports say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

The University of Southern California is set to make a "special announcement" regarding its athletics department on Monday, and reports indicate that President Carol Folt will announce the hiring of Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen from Washington.Pete Thamel of ESPN revealed the plans to hire Cohen, who has helmed Washington Husky athletics since 2016 and who serves on the College Football Playoff Committee.Cohen, an Arcadia native who attended San Diego State University, has had her name "popping up most on this search," Associated Press reporter Ralph Russo said on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen of the Washington Huskies looks on before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Husky Stadium on Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)The new athletic director replaces Mike Bohn, who resigned in May after taking the helm in 2019.Bohn cited health reasons, but numerous reports have found that he oversaw...

National Cinema Day is back with $4 movies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

Did you miss "Barbenheimer?"Want to take the whole family to see "Blue Beetle" for a great price?Then mark your calendars for National Cinema Day. The second annual celebration returns on Aug. 27 with movie tickets for just four dollars.This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie in a scene from "Barbie." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP, File)"Any movie, if you're going to any participating theater, all movies, all showtimes, all formats- four dollars," President of the Cinema Foundation, Jackie Brenneman, told KTLA 5's Sam Rubin. ‘Blue Beetle’ unseats ‘Barbie’ atop box office, ending four-week reign "That means new releases," she continued. "We've got 'Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story,' 'Golda,' the second weekend of 'Blue Beetle.' We've also got some bring-backs from earlier this summer. We've got 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' We've also got a sing-a-long version of 'The Little Mermaid.'"This image released by Nintendo and Universa...

Daniela Giram Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on 210 Freeway [Sylmar, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

33-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Polk StreetSYLMAR, CA (August 21, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, Daniela Giram was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on 210 Freeway.Officers responded to the scene around 3:03 a.m., along the westbound lanes of 210 Freeway near Polk Street.Per reports, the driver of a big-rig struck a female pedestrian on the roadway. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 33-year-old Giram, of Los Angeles dead at the scene.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties.Those with further information regarding the fatal pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Daniela Giram. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can ...

Steven Malloy Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 90 [Ritzville, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

64-Year-Old Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Milepost 233RITZVILLE, WA (August 21, 2023) – Sunday, Steven Malloy was killed in a motorcycle accident on Interstate 90.Washington State Patrol responded to the eastbound lanes of the freeway near milepost 233.According to reports, Malloy was heading west on a motorcycle when he veered into the opposite lanes and struck the center median. The rider then hit a barbed wire fence, causing life-threatening injuries.Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced 64-year-old Malloy, of Kirkland dead at the scene.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Steven Malloy. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.Reach out to Sweet James today and let them help you win your motorcycle accident case. They understand that the death of a loved one is always a ...

Punks get Heavily Medicated

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

Punks get Heavily Medicated: Heavy Medication is a label specializing in sleazy, raw rock & roll, based out of Warsaw, Poland. Bands with names like the Primevals, Hell Nation Army, and the Wild Zeros have found a home there and, as this two-day showcase at the Redwood Bar & Grill proved, there’s no shortage of L.A. talent on there.We unfortunately couldn’t make it on the Friday night, though we’re assured that the Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs, the Dogs and Richard Duguay put in excellent performances. The first two in particular we’ve seen a number of times , and they never let the crowd down.Neverland Ranch Davidians (Brett Callwood)We were there on Saturday, and all three bands killed it. Talking to this writer in June, Tex Mosley of the Neverland Ranch Davidians described his band’s sound as, “low-fi, streetwise, lower east side with a dash of Memphis Soul.That about nails it. Mosely is a glorious frontman — super-cool and suave,...

California man suspected in slayings of 4 Tijuana sex workers faces femicide charge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

A Downey man whom Mexican authorities have likened to notorious serial killer Ted Bundy is suspected of slaying three Tijuana sex workers in 2021 and 2022 and now has been linked to the killing of a fourth woman, according to prosecutors in the border city.Bryant “Eduardo” Rivera (Courtesy of U.S. Department of Justice) Bryant “Eduardo” Rivera, 30, was arrested July 6 by FBI agents and U.S. marshals outside his elderly parents’ home in Downey in connection with the strangulation death of Ángela Carolina Acosta Flores. He faces a charge of femicide, a hate crime defined as the intentional killing of women or girls because they are female.“We will apply all the legal and technological instruments necessary to find those responsible for any crime, particularly those considered for gender reasons,” former Baja California Attorney General Ricardo Iván Carpio Sánchez said in a statement prior to his abrupt resignation last week amid a violent crime wave plaguing the state. “So with a...

Nissan recalling more than 236,000 cars to fix loss of steering control

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in the front suspension can bend and break, possibly causing drivers to lose steering control.The recall covers certain Sentra compact cars from the 2020 through 2022 model years. Tie rods help vehicles move the wheels for steering.Nissan says in documents posted Saturday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that if tie rods become bent, they can break and affect the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.Owners should contact dealers if their steering wheel is off center or they feel a vibration. At first, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods. Once a new design is available, they will replace both the left and right tie rods at no cost to owners.Letters notifying owners will be mailed starting Oct. 5. A second letter will go out once parts are available.Many of the same vehicles were recalled in 2021 to fix the same problem, the documents say. Cars repaired u...

10 eagerly anticipated Bay Area restaurants for summer/fall 2023 — and beyond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

There’s no holding back the Bay Area’s resilient restaurant industry — not inflation, nor staffing challenges, nor the still-working-from-home crowd. Here are 10 of the most eagerly anticipated culinary concepts expected to make their debut in the coming weeks and months.The Yellow Chilli, Walnut Creek and LivermoreShaam Savera, cheese-stuffed spinach koftas cooked in a tomato-butter gravy, are among chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s specialties served at Yellow Chilli. (Photo courtesy of Yellow Chilli) Fans of celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and his refined Indian recipes won’t have to anticipate these openings much longer. Both locations are expected to open in September — first the Walnut Creek one in restaurant-rich downtown, then a Livermore restaurant with a 280-seat dining hall.Bay Area diners were first introduced to Kapoor’s food when the owner of the world’s largest Indian restaurant chain opened one of his first U.S. restaurants five...

Police activity in Mission District resolved

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

(KRON) -- Police activity in the area of Mission and Cesar Chavez streets has been resolved and the scene is now cleared. San Francisco police previously asked the public Monday morning to avoid the area. Police arrest man suspected of groping women in Millbrae The city's emergency management department said emergency crews were at the scene since 6:45 a.m. Motorists are advised to expect residual traffic delays in the area and consider using alternate routes. This is developing news. Stick with KRON4 for more updates.

Elderly Hayward man beaten, robbed outside his home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:04 GMT

HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) -- An elderly man was robbed and beaten in front of his Hayward home after a trip to the bank last week. He sustained scratches on his face, a busted lip and bruises all over his body. On Aug. 14, Ralph, a 72-year-old Hayward resident, visited the Patelco Credit Union to deposit a check and withdraw $500. On his way back home, Ralph says a man hit his car at a stop light. There was no damage to his car so he continued to drive home and began to suspect that he was being followed.Ralph drove to Saint Rose Hospital in an attempt to lose the car. When he thought the coast was clear, he drove to his home off Tennyson Road. Around 4 p.m., he arrived home and began to exit his car.  Dirt bikes, motorcycles take over San Francisco roads "Somebody hit me in the back of the head and a lot of times,” Ralph said. “He tried to grab my shoulder bag and pull it. Inside there was my cell phone and cash.”A struggle ensued between the two men as they fought over the sho...