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What exactly is Disney up to?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

Disney plans to inject loads of cash into some of its tried and true business sectors, announcing plans to nearly double its investment into theme parks and cruises.Over the next decade, Disney will be spending about $60 billion on, among other things, "investing in expanding and enhancing domestic and international parks and cruise line capacity."It's unclear exactly what that means, but it can be fun to speculate. Disney already plans to expand the current footprint of Disneyland in Anaheim into its existing company-owned property. And Disney has already announced plans for two new cruise ships that are expected to be delivered in the next two years and a third shortly after. So what else is the entertainment giant cooking?"Disney doubling its spending on theme parks and cruise ships over the next 10 years tells us that the company is, as Paul Simon might say, leaning on old familiar ways," said David Lazarus, KTLA's business and consumer news expert. "Its streaming services aren’...

Juan Carlos Diaz Hernandez Dies in High-Speed Collision on Highway 47 [Long Beach, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

55-Year-Old Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident near Ocean BoulevardLONG BEACH, CA (September 20, 2023) – Early Monday morning, Juan Carlos Diaz Hernandez was killed in a high-speed collision on Highway 47.Police responded to the scene around 3:10 a.m., near Ocean Boulevard just west of Pier T.According to investigators, the driver of a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer crossed through the Ocean Boulevard intersection at a high rate of speed.There, the Chevy traveled up an exit ramp for a shipping terminal, where it collided with cement barriers, causing it to overturn.Responding police units discovered a man who was ejected from the vehicle onto the road. The Long Beach Fire personnel eventually declared the male driver dead at the scene.The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner later identified the deceased driver as 55-year-old Juan Carlos Diaz Hernandez.Police are asking those with additional information regarding the Highway 47 solo-vehicle crash to contact LBPD Detecti...

Rider Killed in Motorcycle Collision on San Pablo Dam Road [Richmond, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead after Fatal Accident near May RoadRICHMOND, CA (September 20, 2023) – Early Thursday, one rider was pronounced dead after a motorcycle collision on San Pablo Dam Road.Authorities responded to the scene around 6:15 a.m., near May Road and Terri Ann Court.Per reports, the rider of an eastbound Suzuki motorcycle struck the side of a white Ford F-350 that was pulling out from Terri Ann Court. Upon impact, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle onto the road.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the male motorcyclist dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released his identity.Meanwhile, paramedics transported the driver of the Ford pickup-truck to a nearby hospital for further treatment of minor injuries. Crews also towed the truck away from the scene due to the extent of damages.No further details regarding the San Pablo Dam Road motorcycle crash have been released to the public. The California Highway Patrol will pro...

Garland clashes with House GOP over Biden case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

By Farnoush Amiri and Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated PressWASHINGTON — House Republicans clashed with Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday, accusing him and the Justice Department of the “weaponization” of the the department’s work in favor of President Joe Biden ‘s son Hunter.Garland’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee was the first in two years and came at an unprecedented moment in the department’s history: He’s overseeing two cases against Donald Trump, the first former president to face criminal charges, and another against the sitting president’s son.Republicans on the committee — led by Rep. Jim Jordan, the chairman — set the tone with accusations that the Justice Department is favoring the Biden family, while targeting his opponent, Trump.“There’s one investigation protecting President Biden. There’s another one attacking President Trump,” Jordan, Republican of Ohio, said in his o...

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Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

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He doesn’t know who flew him to Northern California. A year later, this migrant’s future is uncertain.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

BY JUSTO ROBLES | CalMattersIn the final hours of Sept. 15, 2022, Pablo Silva and four other Venezuelan men were wandering downtown Sacramento, a city they had never heard of, searching for a roof over their heads.They didn’t find it.They had traveled thousands of miles to escape violence and poverty in Venezuela. Silva said he and the men had asked for asylum at the border in Texas and, after they were processed, immigration officials gave them paperwork with an address, saying it was a shelter in Sacramento.To this day, Silva isn’t sure who bought his ticket to California, but penniless and hungry he accepted, expecting a better future in the state capital.After hours of walking in Sacramento, Silva spotted the address — 1107 9th St. — and imagined himself sleeping in a warm bed inside the tall building.But a security guard there stopped him and the other men before they could knock and said, with the help of Google Translate, that there was no shelter in the Forum Building, a 10-...

Leonardo DiCaprio uses African diplomat’s SUV to speed through London traffic: report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

Traffic is a nightmare in many of the world’s major metropolitan cities, but Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly found a way to maneuver around the congested streets of London.The Academy Award-winning movie star, “with friends in high places,” has been using a Range Rover with diplomatic license plates to travel around London in the past few weeks, The Sun reported. The bright blue Range Rover with blacked-out windows belongs to a diplomat from the Ivory Coast, The U.K. tabloid said.Technically, diplomats’ cars must abide by U.K. traffic laws, including those that pertain to speed limits and red lights. But The Sun said police often don’t enforce those laws when it comes to embassy vehicles because their drivers would be protected by diplomatic immunity.“It’s no secret that Leo has friends in high places but even by his standards this is well connected,” a source told The Sun.“All diplomatic cars are clearly recognizable via their number...

East Bay city revives water/garbage discount program for seniors, disabled

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

Low-income seniors and customers with permanent disabilities in Brentwood could save about $25 monthly on their water and garbage bills under a discount program the city has revived.Under the new program, which the City Council unanimously approved last week, utility ratepayers could save $14.08 on their water service and $10.73 on garbage cart service. A 50% discount for the base water rate and a 33% discount for the smallest (32-gallon) garbage option would be offered to those who qualify, Director of Finance Kerry Breen said.First offered in 1981, the city’s water/sewer discount program continued through 2013 when it was stopped, Breen said.“So, the discount program would essentially reopen the program for new applicants,” he said.Breen said the discounts can only be offered with non-rate-related monies such as late fees and service application fees, but he confirmed that there was enough money now to fund up to 950 households. Staff expects annual available revenue of about $125...

Oakland PD searching for suspects in Tuesday shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Sept. 19 on the 4100 block of Santa Rita Street. A ShotSpotter activation notified Oakland officers of gunfire around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.  According to officers, they did not find any victims who had been struck by gunfire at the scene. However, officers did locate evidence of a shooting, including multiple vehicles struck and an occupied residence struck.   Oakland’s ex-police chief controversy: ‘It’s a mess,’ legal analyst says The preliminary investigation revealed that four unknown individuals were shooting at an unknown individual or object, police said. Also while on the scene, the officers recovered multiple stolen vehicles.  This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department Felony Assault Unit at (510)-238-3426. 

Shooting on I-880 in San Leandro under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:53 GMT

(KRON) -- An early Sunday shooting on northbound Interstate 880 in San Leandro is being investigated, the California Highway Patrol Hayward Area said Tuesday.On Sept. 17 at around 3:16 a.m., the CHP Hayward Area office received a report of a possible freeway shooting on I-880 south of Davis Street in San Leandro.Authorities located one victim who did not sustain any injuries. The victim’s vehicle was struck twice in the shooting, CHP said. Investigators believe the shooting occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. Police: Santa Rosa student, 14, arrested for bringing imitation firearm to school No suspect has been identified and the incident remains under investigation. CHP Hayward Area is asking the public to please call the CHP Hayward Area office at (510)-489-1500 with any information regarding the shooting.