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Burbank mayor fires back after drag queen spanking video prompts 'vile hate speech'

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony is facing criticism from largely conservative circles after he was recorded on video being spanked by a drag queen over the weekend, but he's defending his actions and arguing that some of those critics are responding out of anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry.In the video, Anthony can be seen getting spanked, a moment the clip shows synced to the Village People's "Macho Man."Comments on the video, which was posted by the Armenian-American podcast WiseNuts, largely disparaged Anthony and his decision to participate. For its part, the WiseNuts account added the hashtags "#beaman," "#clownshow" and "#embarrassing.""This is an excellent example of the humiliation a man will subject himself to in order to pander to the degenerate alphabet cult crowd. He debases the honor of elected office every time he appears in public," wrote James Clarke, a candidate for state Assembly."I'm so proud of our Mayor in Burbank. He achieved the maximum level of stupidity," added Alex Bad...

Some California inflation relief checks still haven't been sent: Is yours missing?

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

Nearly a year after California started issuing the Middle Class Tax Refund, colloquially known as inflation relief checks, a "very small number" of eligible recipients still haven't received their payments, the Franchise Tax Board said. The payments, which range from $200 to $1,050 depending on the recipient, started going out on Oct. 7, 2022. Since then, the FTB says it has issued about 7.2 million direct deposits and mailed about 9.6 million debit cards. The total amount of money sent out tops $9 billion, according to the agency. While the vast majority of those eligible for the tax refund have long received what they are due, about 5,000 new payments are still being processed, the FTB told Nexstar. They should be processed by the end of the month, the agency said. Is it too late to claim your California inflation relief check? If you believe you're eligible, but haven't received your payment yet, the FTB first suggests you review the eligibility requirements and double check y...

Woman accused of killing her roommate in Garden Grove

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

A woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of her roommate in Garden Grove, police said.Sometime Tuesday, the Garden Grove Police Department received a report about a person who was shot to death inside a home in their city from the San Diego Police DepartmentAround the same time, police got a call from a man who found his roommate dead inside the home in the 10000 block of Lotus Street, authorities explained.The victim was only identified as a man in his 60s.The suspect was identified as 52-year-old Michelle Buzick, also a roommate in the apartment, and she was arrested in Riverside County.The circumstances behind the shooting remain under investigation.It is unknown how or why the San Diego Police Department got wind of the fatal incident.

Woman, man fatally shot in Lancaster

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

A man and a woman were fatally shot in Lancaster early Wednesday.The shooting was reported in the 44000 block of Valley Central Way at a few minutes before 3 a.m., and responding deputies found a woman who was pronounced dead at the scene, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.The other victim, only described as a man, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.No information about the shooter or shooters was publicized, and no further details were available. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk named NFC’s offensive player of Week 1

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk joined Jerry Rice and Anquan Boldin as the only 49ers wide receivers to win an NFC Player of the Week award via a season-opening showcase.Aiyuk drew that career-first honor Wednesday for his spectacular showing in the 49ers’ 30-7 win Sunday at Pittsburgh.For more historical perspective on Aiyuk’s grand debut:— He caught eight passes for a career-high 129 yards and two touchdowns. It was his third career multi-touchdown game and fifth 100-yard outing, but never before in the same game.— The last 49ers wide receiver to have a 100-yard game in an opener was Deebo Samuel (189 yards) in the 2021 win at Detroit.— J.J. Stokes was the last 49ers wide receiver with over 100 yards and two touchdowns in a season opener (111 yards, two touchdowns in 1998 against the New York Jets).— Aiyuk scored two touchdowns in a half only once before: in last October’s Week 6 loss at Atlanta.Steelers coach Mike Tomlin applauded Aiyuk...

$10 million service cuts could soon come to San Jose, mayor warns

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

A fierce San Jose City Hall debate this summer between business and labor interests that resulted in wage increases for thousands of municipal workers and avoided a major strike is now raising concerns over what the long-term financial impact of the pay bumps could portend.The salary hikes forced city councilmembers on Tuesday to make a meager $2.8 million in service cuts — trims that aren’t catastrophic but include a reduction in funding for a major city-run outdoor event.However, in the next five years, with the police and fire department unions preparing to renegotiate their contracts and a gloomy economic forecast, San Jose’s mayor says the city will soon have to slash the budget by around $10 million a year.“We’ve signed up for and committed ourselves to unsustainable raises over the next three years,” said Mayor Matt Mahan in an interview. “The spending is certain. The cuts are unknown.” Mahan said a projected downward trend in c...

Adhering to court order, Pac-12 approves staff retention plan to stave off possible mass exodus

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

The Pac-12 presidents approved an employee retention-and-severance plan Tuesday designed to ensure the collapsing conference remains staffed to the level necessary to produce roughly 1,000 live events and meet contractual obligations to its media partners, according to a source with knowledge of the development.With 10 schools departing for other leagues next summer, executives are concerned that a mass exodus of conference employees could jeopardize the production of competitions worth more than $400 million in media rights revenue from ESPN, Fox and other partners. A significant decrease in staffing also could undermine the experience for thousands of Pac-12 athletes across all sports in 2023-24.All 12 presidents and chancellors signed off on the retention and severance plan but did not take a formal vote, per court order.On Monday, a Whitman County (Wash.) judge issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the Pac-12’s board of directors from meeting until the court d...

Olivia Rodrigo brings Guts World Tour to Bay Area, Southern California

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

Olivia Rodrigo is hitting the road in 2024.The multiplatinum-selling pop star, who has also won three Grammy Awards, launches her Guts World Tour on Feb. 23 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs.The treks also includes three other dates in the Golden State: Aug. 2 at Chase Center in San Francisco and Aug. 13-14 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.The 57-date run supports Rodrigo’s recently released sophomore effort, “Guts,” and features a rotating cast of opening acts (The Breeders, PinkPantheress, Chappell Roan and Remi Wolf).For North American shows, fans are being asked to register to buy tickets through 7 p.m. Sept. 17. at https://www.ticketmaster.com/oliviarodrigo. Fans will then be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to buy tickets Sept. 20-21. There is also a presale for American Express card members (information on the same Ticketmaster webpage).Tickets run $49.50 – $199.50.GUTS WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:Fri Feb 23 – Palm Springs, CA – Acris...

France orders Apple to pull iPhone 12 off shelves for high radiation levels

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

By Martin Goillandeau, Chris Liakos and Jennifer Korn | CNNApple is fighting France’s claims that the iPhone 12 surpasses European radiation exposure limits after French regulators on Tuesday ordered a pause on sales and a fix to phones already sold to customers.France’s National Frequency Agency said it “has demanded that Apple withdraw the iPhone 12 from the French market, effective 12 September 2023, as measures show the specific absorption rate exceeds the set limits.” The agency said the iPhone 12 is not compliant with European Union regulations.“Apple must immediately adopt all necessary measures to prevent the iPhone 12 in the supply chain from being made available on the market,” ANFR added.Disputing the agency’s claims, Apple said it had already given the agency multiple lab results conducted by the company and independent third parties that showed the device’s compliance with relevant SAR regulations and global standards.The company said it was contesting the AFNR’s review...

Driver injured in garbage truck crash in Half Moon Bay

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT

(BCN) -- A garbage truck crashed near Half Moon Bay, injuring its driver early Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire. Around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, the truck rolled over in the area of state Highway 92 and Pilarcitos Quarry Road, Cal Fire said on social media. Photo: Cal FirePhoto: Cal FireThe driver was able to get out the vehicle and had minor injuries. An ambulance transported the driver to a hospital, Cal Fire said. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.