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DOJ sides with Orange County religious group that was ordered not to feed homeless

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

An Orange County ministry group that feeds the region's homeless picked up a legal victory this week in its ongoing battle with the City of Santa Ana. Micah's Way, a faith-based organization in Santa Ana, was ordered to stop providing the city's homeless with food or drinks at its resource center, which the city argued was in violation of its zoning ordinance.As part of the spat, the city denied the ministry group its certificate of occupancy and threatened organizers with fines and potential criminal prosecution if it continued the practice.Micah's Way sued the city, arguing that it put a substantial burden on the organization and that distributing food and drinks to people in need was a "religious duty" and an act of religious exercise.The city disagreed with that assertion and called for the lawsuit to be tossed out.On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in federal court, which argued that feeding the homeless could be interpreted as a protected ...

CBP agriculture specialists dealing with millions of imported flowers at LAX for Mother’s Day 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists are working overtime to ensure that imported flowers arrive on time for Mother’s Day, but they must be free of pests and diseases first. According to industry statistics, around 80% of cut flowers sold in the United States are imported from across the world. CBP says that the weeks that lead up to Mother’s Day are some of the busiest of the year, when millions of cut flower shipments arrive from Ecuador, Colombia, the Netherlands, Thailand and Australia. “It is critically important not only to consumers, but to the vitality of the U.S. economy that cut flower imports are carefully inspected by CBP agriculture specialists,” said Carlos Martel, the CBP Director of Field Operations in Los Angeles. “Some of these flowers may carry hitchhiking pests and diseases that could cause millions of dollars in damage to the U.S. agriculture sector.” U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at L...

Imagine Dragons performs outside Netflix in Hollywood in support of WGA strike

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

It's now Week 2 of the Writers Guild of America strike and both sides continue to be at a stalemate. As writers continue to picket in front of studios day after day, they are getting support from celebrities across the industry. Imagine Dragons put on an impromptu concert for demonstrators posted outside of Netflix's Hollywood lot off Sunset Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon. Lead singer Dan Reynolds and guitarist Wayne Sermon performed their hit "Radioactive" and "Whatever it Takes" for the crowd. The duo sang the hits while atop a bench outside the Netflix gates. "What a beautiful day supporting the cause. We love you guys" Reynolds told the crowd, which was instantly filmed and posted to Twitter. The crowd sang along and cheered on the band amid the cloudy Los Angeles day. Afterward, TMZ cameras caught up with Reynolds to get him to comment about the performance and the strike. "We just want fair compensation for people who put in the time and are incredible creators that drive so m...

The LA Woman’s Guide to Fashion-Forward Orthopedic Footwear: Meet Hyper Arch Motion Sneakers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

In the vibrant city of Los Angeles, where fashion is as much a part of the landscape as the palm trees and the Hollywood sign, maintaining a chic, put-together look is no small feat. This challenge becomes even more difficult when you factor in the need for comfort, particularly when it comes to footwear.For many women, a day in the city – walking its bustling streets, shopping in its high-end boutiques, or simply savoring a stroll along the beach – can feel like a marathon. This is even more true for those grappling with foot issues such as bunions, plantar fasciitis, or heel pain. The quest to find shoes that provide the necessary support and alleviate discomfort, all while complementing their fashionable attire, often feels like an impossible mission. The majority of orthopedic shoes on the market prioritize function over form, resulting in footwear that’s high on comfort but unfortunately low on style.This dilemma leaves many women feeling they must sacrifice t...

Trump, CNN gear up for town hall after sex assault verdict

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

By Jill Colvin | Associated PressFormer President Donald Trump was set to appear at a high-stakes CNN town hall and field questions from a moderator and voters on Wednesday, just a day after a civil jury found him liable for sexually assaulting a woman nearly three decades ago.The prime-time forum in New Hampshire was already expected to be noteworthy when it was publicly announced last week, bringing together a network and a candidate who have long sparred with each other. But the stakes were raised considerably Tuesday after jurors in New York found Trump had sexually abused and defamed advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, though they rejected her claim that he raped her.The jury awarded her $5 million in damages. Trump said the ruling was “A DISGRACE” and he vowed to appeal.While the civil trial verdict carries no criminal penalties, it nonetheless revives attention on the myriad investigations facing Trump, who was indicted in New York in March for hush money payments m...

Sean Manaea’s role to be discussed after rough outing in Giants’ loss to Nationals

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It was an ugly afternoon for Sean Manaea and the Giants on Wednesday.The veteran left-hander struggled to get outs against the lowly Washington Nationals, who scored eight runs (four earned) off him in an 11-6 rout at Oracle Park.“I’m not really sure what happened,” Manaea said. “All my stuff just sucked. That’s really what it comes down to.”San Francisco Giants’s Sean Manaea pitches against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) The Giants (16-20) lost two out of three to the rebuilding Nationals (16-21), who have half the payroll but a nearly identical record.Manaea was signed this offseason to a two-year, $25 million deal that was similar to the one signed last year by Carlos Rodón, who parlayed that into a $162-million deal with the Yankees.But Manaea hasn’t been able to find a groove. He had one good start against the Royals in early April, when ...

Elizabeth Holmes, take note: Jen Shah’s skin is ‘glowy’ in Texas prison

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

While Elizabeth Holmes has pursued last-minute efforts to delay reporting to the minimum-security federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas, Jen Shah, the former star of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” appears to be doing OK in the same facility.Shah actually might be doing more than OK, judging by photos published Tuesday by Page Six and by reports from Shah’s friends, who say she’s getting along with the other women, teaching some to read, working in the prison library, exercising and losing weight just by staying away from some of the notoriously bad food.Jen Shah spotted in prison uniform in first photos since incarceration https://t.co/eLbQ8Yxt6D pic.twitter.com/5IOONEnwCJ— Page Six (@PageSix) May 9, 2023The photos show the reality TV star, known for her lavish lifestyle and over-the-top fashion, walking the prison yard in a beige uniform and chatting with another female prisoner. Page Six said that Shah, who reported to the camp in February, se...

Brazen Morgan Hill auto shop burglary caught on video

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

(KRON) -- The Morgan Hill Police Department is investigating the brazen burglary of an auto shop that was captured on video by surveillance camera. In the video, a man wearing a light-colored hoodie can be seen trying the glass door of Epic Auto Repair in Morgan Hill before shattering the glass to gain entry. No charges filed in case of man allegedly attacked in Danville Costco parking lot over parking space Once inside, the subject quickly moves behind the counter and begins rifling through the cash drawer and filing cabinets. The subject then exits the way he came in, through the shattered glass door.The entire incident lasted took less than two minutes.The Morgan Hill Police Department confirmed to KRON4 that the case was under investigation but said it did not have any further information.Epic Auto Repair Shop is located on Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.

Woman assaulted, robbed while waiting for rideshare vehicle in Berkeley: police

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

(KRON) -- The Berkeley Police Department is investigating an incident in which the victim was allegedly robbed and stomped on by a pair of teenage girls in Berkeley, according to the Berkeley Police Department. There have been no arrests in the case. Police say the victim was waiting for a rideshare vehicle at the corner of Sacramento Street and Derby Street when the attack happened at about 5:15 p.m. Police told KRON4 that the attack was sudden, without warning. The victim had several injuries, including an eye swollen shut and lacerations to her face and body. Two injured after shooting near Castlemont High School in Oakland According to police, the victim was pulled to the ground, hit, kicked, and her head was stomped on. The suspects also allegedly ripped a bag off the victim's shoulder and stole her cell phone."When they approached the victim on the sidewalk and attacked her, they ripped her bag from her. Stole her bag and then ripped her cellphone out of her hand. We have n...

Man who police say stabbed woman in neck arrested by Fairfield PD

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:22:14 GMT

(KRON) -- Police in Fairfield have arrested a man accused of stabbing a woman in the neck, the Fairfield Police Department said Wednesday. The incident occurred on Monday at around 3:05 p.m. in the 1600 block of Travion Court, according to Fairfield PD.Officers responded to reports of a stabbing and arriving at the scene, found a woman suffering from a serious stab wound to the neck. The Investigations Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.Photo: Fairfield PDA suspect in the incident was identified as 33-year-old Timothy Fisher. He was last seen walking north on Union Avenue, shortly after the attack. In addition to the stabbing, police say Fisher is wanted for robbery and multiple outstanding warrants.He was taken into custody sometime Wednesday morning according to Fairfield PD."Timothy Fisher was taken into custody," Fairfield PD tweeted. "Great police work."