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St. Louis connection revealed in 'Vanderpump Rules' cheating scandal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A recent cheating scandal in the world of Hollywood involves at least one small St. Louis connection. Last month, TMZ reported that "Vanderpump Rules" cast member Tom Sandoval cheated on his then-girlfriend Ariana Madix with Raquel Leviss. All three play key acting roles in the Bravo reality television series. Trending: Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary According to TMZ, Madix learned about the affair on March 1, when Sandoval and his band performed one of his new music singles live. Despite new developments in the scandal, "Vanderpump Rules" has since resumed filming for its 10th season. On Tuesday, TMZ shared a new report stating that Sandoval and Leviss visited his hometown of St. Louis last December, but not to the knowledge Madix. One source sent TMZ a photo of Sandoval and Leviss posing in front of the Apotheosis of Saint Louis at Forest Park.Sandoval reportedly wanted to bring Leviss around friends and family, ...

Opinion: Tina Peters’ ankle monitor fashion could spark a new look for the GOP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

How can you best accessorize an ankle monitor? The question must have run through Tina Peters’ mind when County Judge Bruce Raaum sentenced her to four months of monitored home detention and 120 hours of community service for a misdemeanor obstruction conviction.The notorious former Mesa County clerk turned conspiracy theorist lawbreaker was sentenced for trying to stop authorities from accessing evidence of a crime.Ever the snazzy dresser, Peters could easily bedazzle the ankle monitor to match her jewelry. Since she’ll be back in court this fall on more serious charges, Peters should consider starting her own prison chic boutique. That way Jan. 6ers and other convicts can benefit from her sense of style. Perhaps something most terrific in a man’s ankle size?Mesa County District Attorney Dan Rubinstein, a Republican, had hoped for jail time in this sentencing but was glad that Peters will have to do community service “to pay back the community for the damage she did to it.” Indeed,...

Mother of teen who died of suspected fentanyl overdose to speak in Sacramento in support 'Melanie's Law'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

The mother of a teen who died of a suspected fentanyl overdose at a Hollywood high school will speak in Sacramento this week in support of a bill named after her daughter that aims to help prevent overdoses on campuses.Melanie Ramos, 15, died last September of a suspected fentanyl overdose at Bernstein High School.Her mother, Elena Perez, will speak at the California Senate’s Health Committee Wednesday to urge support for Senator Dave Cortez’s SB-10.The proposed law would expand on the state’s fentanyl overdose prevention for high school students and children by having Narcan on campuses and providing prevention education for pupils, parents and the community Teen overdose deaths have doubled in three years. Blame fentanyl. Through a translator, Perez said the pain in her heart over the loss of her child gets bigger every day. She said she is going to Sacramento to save lives, and to prevent other mothers from feeling how she does now.Melanie and her friend apparently lost conscio...

Authorities searching for inmate who ran away from Los Angeles facility

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced that officials are looking for an inmate who walked away from the Male Community Reentry Program in Los Angeles on Tuesday.Jovany Ojeda, who was incarcerated in a minimum-security facility, was last seen running away from it at 7:24 a.m. The 33-year-old is 5 feet and 7 inches tall, weighs 142 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair.After officials initiated an emergency count, confirming that Ojeda was missing, CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety agents were dispatched to find Ojeda.A notification was also sent out to local law enforcement about Ojeda’s disappearance.“Ojeda was admitted from Los Angeles County on Nov. 3, 2021, to serve six years from grand theft auto, second-degree robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon as a second striker,” a news release said.Anyone who has seen Ojeda or knows his whereabouts is encouraged to contact MCRP- Los Angeles 1 at 213-351-2830, any law enforcement agency, or c...

Los Angeles among the least neighborly cities in the U.S., survey shows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

Residents of metropolitan Los Angeles and California’s Inland Empire don’t get high marks when it comes to neighborly love.A new study from AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau titled "Volunteering and Civic Life in America" shows metro L.A. and the Riverside area have some of the lowest rates of volunteerism among the nation's largest cities.The data was gathered from September 2020-21 and ranked 12 metro areas based on formal volunteering, like belonging to an organization, and “informal helping,” defined as exchanging favors with a neighbor.Riverside ranked dead last in formal volunteering with just 9% of those surveyed saying they belong to an organization that helps others. Miami was second to last with 14%, and metro L.A. was third from the bottom with 15.1%.The City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, lived up to its nickname with the highest formal volunteering rate in the nation at 28.7%.SoCal didn’t fare much better on the “informal helping” list.Los Angeles was third from t...

LAPD identifies, arrests man accused of vandalizing Islamic Center in Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

Police have arrested a suspect who allegedly used a permanent marker to vandalize an Islamic Center in Koreatown with hateful comments over the weekend.The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. Sunday at the Islamic Center of Southern California, located at 434 S. Vermont Ave., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The man is accused of writing “anti-Islamic hate words” on the property and then running from the area north on Vermont Avenue.Police released a surveillance image of the suspect and described him as being around 40 to 50 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket, a black shirt with an unknown type of design, black pants, black shoes and a black beanie.A man who allegedly vandalized an Islamic Center in Koreatown is seen in surveillance video released by the LAPD on April 10, 2023. On Tuesday morning, Sgt. Heidi Stoecklein of the LAPD confirmed a man had been arrested. He was later identified as 43-year-old Carlos Moran by LAPD ...

Kliff Kingsbury joins USC staff as senior offensive analyst

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

Kliff Kingsbury is joining Lincoln Riley's coaching staff at Southern California as a senior offensive analyst.USC announced the addition Tuesday of Kingsbury, who was fired by the Arizona Cardinals in January after four seasons as their head coach.Kingsbury went 28-37-1 at Arizona, making one playoff appearance. Before that, he spent six seasons as Texas Tech's head coach and earned a reputation as one of football's most innovative offensive minds.Riley and Kingsbury were briefly teammates at Texas Tech when Riley walked onto Mike Leach's Red Raiders roster during Kingsbury's senior season in 2002.“We’re excited to officially welcome Kliff to our coaching staff and add another outstanding football mind to our program,” Riley said in a statement.Between those two head coaching jobs, Kingsbury spent about one month at USC as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for head coach Clay Helton before the Cardinals surprisingly hired him for their top job in January 20...

Top 10 Founders Revolutionizing Their Industries in 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

1 – Stefan ApostolovStefan Apostolov is a lifestyle coach, entrepreneur, and award-winning filmmaker. Through his health and wellness streaming platform, Zonia, he has significantly impacted the health and wellness industry. The task of starting a 100% self-funded streaming platform that aims to improve the lives of millions of people is challenging. Nevertheless, he successfully conquered this challenge and created a platform integrating mind, body, and spirit in an unified program to promote health and wellness. Over the past few years, Stefan has worked closely with his team to improve the health and lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals by providing expert interviews and short video content related to integrative health, alternative medicine, and holistic healing.Aside from his work with Zonia, Stefan is also a director and producer of the Academy Award-qualifying short film “Life in Four Seasons.” His remarkable ability to create impactful video conten...

Woman’s body found at Berkeley Marina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

BERKELEY — An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death of a woman whose body was found Monday evening in the water at the Berkeley Marina, authorities said.The woman’s name has not yet been released.She was found about 7 p.m. Monday after a caller to police reported a body floating against the rocks in the water near the former HS Lordships Restaurant on Seawall Drive.Firefighters retrieved the body from the water and began life-saving measures. But the woman was pronounced dead there, authorities said.Authorities have not said if there was any trauma to the body or how long they believe the woman had been in the water.  The Alameda County Coroner’s Office will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.The death is being investigated by Berkeley police.Anyone with information may call police at 510-981-5741 or 510-981-5900.

Tech company leases Santa Clara offices in headquarters expansion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:48 GMT

SANTA CLARA — A tech company has struck a deal to shift its headquarters to Santa Clara in an expansion of its local offices, executives said Tuesday.Silergy Technology has leased about 27,700 square feet of office and research space at 2600 Great America Way in Santa Clara, according to commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, which helped to arrange the rental agreement.The rental deal represents an expansion for Silergy, an up-and-coming semiconductor and analog devices firm that has been based in Sunnyvale and is now is moving its headquarters to Santa Clara.Silergy Technology leased the entire top floor in the six-story office building, said Alex Lagemann, a Cushman & Wakefield managing director who represented the tech company in its rental transaction.2600 Great America Way, an office building within the Santa Clara Gateway tech complex. (Google Maps)“The company had an immediate requirement for a larger workplace and has firmly planted its fl...