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Pedestrian hit, killed on 101 Freeway in Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

A pedestrian was struck and killed on the 101 Freeway through the Hollywood area Friday morning, prompting the closure of southbound lanes through the entire morning commute.The incident was reported by Los Angeles police as a "vehicle versus pedestrian" crash around 4:45 a.m. on the 101 Freeway at Vermont Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. The grisly scene extended for several hundred yards, indicating the victim was likely dragged. No arrests were reported and it was not immediately clear if the collision was considered a hit-and-run.The investigation extended late in the morning, causing extensive traffic backups as drivers were diverted off the freeway at North Vermont Ave. The freeway fully reopened at about 10:40 a.m., according to the CHP.No information about the victim's identity was released.Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.

Tickets still available for Dodgers-Diamondbacks playoff series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers open the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at home on Saturday with future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw set to take the mound.Having made the playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons, it’s probably not a surprise that tickets are still available for Games 1 and 2 on the primary market through MLB.com and, of course, the resale markets.Seats for Saturday's Game 1, which starts at 6:40 p.m. Pacific Time, range from $88 in the top deck and field reserve sections to $356 for field level.For Monday's Game 2, tickets range from $58 to $456.The Dodgers coasted to a National League division title this season, winning 100 games - 16 better than the second-place Diamondbacks, who dispatched the Milwaukee Brewers in two games in the best-of-three Wild Card Series.

Clippers pitch in to help Maui fire victims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

Los Angeles Clippers players and coaches teamed up with the Utah Jazz to help Maui wildfire relief efforts this week. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue and several players, including point guard Xavier Moon, forward Kenyon Martin Jr., center Mason Plumlee and rookie Bryson Williams, visited the Hawaii Food Bank Wednesday. "Both teams played a crucial role in sorting and inspecting fresh produce and dry items, preparing them for delivery to nourish our ‘ohana," the Hawaii Food Bank posted on its Instagram page along with video of the day's events.Images of Lue and the players volunteering at the warehouse were also posted on the Clippers' Instagram feed. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue (foreground) is seen at the Hawaii Food Bank in an image posted on the Clippers' Instagram feed."We hope to see you again soon and wish you the best of luck in Sunday’s game! 🏀," the Food Bank said in appreciation of the effort. The Clippers opened their 2023 training camp in Hawaii this week and will face...

Taylor Swift drops '1989 (Taylor's Version)' Collection

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

As Swifties gear up for the release of "1989 (Taylor's Version)," the singer has dropped a collection of merchandise exclusive to the album.Swift's 18-piece "1989 (Taylor's Version)" Collection features sweatshirts, sweatpants, short sleeve t-shirts and long sleeve t-shirts.Taylor Swift's "1989 (Taylor's Version) CollectionPhoto: TaylorSwift.comFor those looking to spruce up their outfits, the collection includes patches, a tote bag, a baseball hat, a keychain and sunglasses. Instead of a cardigan to keep you warm, the collection has a woven blanket that runs for $74.89. She even has a set of coasters for that blank space on your coffee table. The set of four features Swift's photo and costs $39.89.Taylor Swift's "1989 (Taylor's Version) CollectionPhoto: TaylorSwift.comAn old-school toy is also featured in the collection. The "1989 (Taylor's Version)" Viewfinder includes two photo discs with seven photos each and costs $19.89.Taylor Swift's "1989 (Taylor's Version) CollectionPhoto: ...

7 Hospitalized after Multi-Vehicle Collision on Slauson Avenue [Maywood, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

Several Hospitalized after Five-Vehicle Accident near Alamon AvenueMAYWOOD, CA (October 6, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, a multi-vehicle collision on Slauson Avenue left at least seven people injured.Units from the LAFD responded to the incident shortly before 3:00 p.m. near E. Slauson Avenue and Alamo Avenue in the city of Maywood.Responding firefighters discovered five vehicles in the wreckage, including several people requiring extrication from two of the cars.In total, three people were transported to a hospital in serious critical condition. An additional three people sustained minor injuries, and one person suffered moderate injuries in the collision on Slauson Avenue.At this time, the authorities have not disclosed the identities of the parties involved and the circumstances surrounding the crash to the public.The Los Angeles County officials continue to investigate the multi-vehicle crash. Anyone who witnessed the Slauson Avenue collision is urged to contact Maywood Offici...

Man and Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on Interstate 405 [Bothell, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Head-On Accident near Northeast 160th StreetBOTHELL, WA (October 6, 2023) – Saturday morning, a man and a woman lost their lives in a devastating head-on collision on Interstate 405.On September 16th, police rushed to the scene on the southbound lanes of the freeway near Northeast 160th Street. The incident, which is currently under investigation, occurred when a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction, heading north on the southbound lanes, collided head-on with another car.Both drivers, a 48-year-old woman from Renton and a 32-year-old man from Bellevue, succumbed to their injuries at the scene.Additionally, paramedics swiftly transported a 30-year-old female passenger from the southbound vehicle to Harborview Medical Center for further medical care.Authorities had to close the southbound lanes for several hours, before reopening them at 7:40 a.m. An active investigation is still ongoing to uncover more details surrounding the incident.The team at ...

Gov. Newsom signs bill repealing doctor-muzzling COVID misinformation law he signed a year ago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

It came without fanfare or even explanation. But California has quietly raised the white flag on its controversial attempt to police what doctors say about COVID-19 vaccines and public health mandates.Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sep. 30 slapped his signature on legislation that repeals a Bay Area lawmaker’s bill signed into law only a year earlier to penalize doctors deemed to have spread misinformation about the virus.The original law came amid a surge in tension over COVID policies and alarm within the medical community over doctors who pushed unproven treatments and undermined trust in vaccines. But opponents pointed to what they said was a bigger issue: the muzzling of doctors’ First Amendment rights.“California’s COVID medical censorship law has been quietly repealed by the very same people who had ridiculously wanted it in place,” Dr. Azadeh Khatibi, a Los Angeles physician who was among doctors who were fighting the law in court, posted on social media....

He was seconds away from being sentenced to prison in $3 million California kidnapping plot. Then a series of unpredictable events led to his acquittal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Over the course of one year, a defendant in a $3 million kidnapping for ransom plot went from being seconds away from receiving a likely federal prison term to walking away from the case a free man with no convictions hanging over his head.And in a weird way, Evgeni Kopankov has his co-defendant’s cocaine use to thank for it.The uniquely astounding series of courtroom dramatics that led to Kopankov’s eventual acquittal started, ironically, after he’d already pleaded guilty to joining in a plot to kidnap a California cannabis farmer and threaten him into giving up $3 million. In February 2022, Kopankov appeared before U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria to be sentenced, but many in court — Chhabria included — were left flabergasted when both Kopankov and his attorney denied Kopankov had knowingly joined in an abduction plot at all.“What the heck is going on?” Chhabria demanded at one point in the hearing, before postponing the senten...

Can you rely on COVID-19 at-home tests? Here’s what you should know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

When it comes to determining whether sniffles or a cough are COVID, people now rely more heavily on at-home tests to learn whether they have the virus.  But can they trust that a self-test is providing an accurate result?Experts say at-home rapid tests will pick up coronavirus even as new strains emerge — but a negative result doesn’t mean you don’t have COVID.As you stick the swab up your nose, you will want to consider what the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention says about COVID testing in 2023: Positive at-home test results are accurate and reliable. A single negative antigen test cannot rule out infection.Tests aren’t specific to variantsFor now, the COVID variant has little bearing on whether rapid tests picks up the virus because they target the nucleocapsid proteins of the coronavirus, which don’t change as much as spike proteins targeted by vaccines.“These at-home tests are designed to detect the part of the virus not affected by genetic changes that produce a new ...

Cooling centers open throughout Bay Area for weekend heat wave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

As temperatures soar throughout the Bay Area on the first full weekend of October, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the region, warning residents that the potential for heat-related illness has increased.For those in search of a cool place to pass the time while the heat wave hits its peak, Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties are providing several locations where people can relax in the presence of precious air conditioning.Santa Clara CountyCentral Park Library2635 Homestead Rd.Santa Clara, CA 95051Friday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Community Recreation Center969 Kiely Blvd.Santa Clara, CA 95051Friday, Oct. 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Cupertino Library10800 Torre Ave.Cupertino, CA 95014Thursday, Oct. 5 – Friday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.Gilroy Library350 W. 6th St.Gilroy, CA 95020Thursday, Oct. 5 – Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Los Altos Library13 S. San Antonio Rd.Los Altos, CA 94022Fri...