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Authorities in Orange County searching for bank robbery suspects 

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

Police are searching for several suspects in Orange County after they robbed a bank and fled from the scene in Brea Friday afternoon. Initial reports indicate that three suspects are wanted in connection with the Brea bank robbery, which led to a pursuit that came to an end the parking lot of Angel Stadium. Footage from Sky5 showed both Anaheim and Brea police departments setting up a perimeter on East Gene Autry Way around noon on Friday. Police are searching for several suspects in Anaheim after they robbed a bank and fled from the scene in Brea on Friday afternoon. (KTLA)"You'll see large police presence, including SWAT and our helicopter," the City of Anaheim said on Twitter. "If you live nearby, [it is] best to stay inside and avoid [the] area as we work to resolve safely." Stolen car thief crashes into LAPD squad car, shears fire hydrant The suspects may have ditched their vehicle in a parking garage and fled to a nearby SoCal Gas facility parking lot. Employees of the faci...

Authorities release video of fatal deputy-involved shooting in Orange County

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

Deputies in Orange County fatally shot a suspected car burglar who walked directly at them carrying an axe, body camera and surveillance video released on Friday show.The shooting occurred on June 14 when authorities received 911 calls to report a man breaking into cars on Van Buren Street in Midway City.In several videos released on Friday, deputies are seen approaching the suspect as he rummages through a car in a gated driveway.They quickly notice he is holding an axe and retreat to the driveway entrance.Body camera and surveillance video show the suspect approaching the deputies with an axe in Midway City, California. Jun 14, 2023. (UCSD)“Drop the axe! Drop it!” the deputies shout.Instead, the man walks toward them with the axe in his right hand.  “Stop! Don’t move!” the deputies shout until the suspect gets to within a few feet of them and they open fire.The suspect falls to the ground with several fatal gunshot wounds.Authorities are still conducting a critical incident r...

Behind the Lens: The Production Powerhouse Cristina Barres Isac

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

Cristina Barres Isac, a force of nature in the world of commercial production, is reshaping the industry with her passion, determination, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Originally from Venezuela, Cristina arrived in Mexican in 2016 and has since become a transformative figure in the production landscape. Rising from a production assistant to a become a leading producer, Cristina’s stewardship, empathy, and problem-solving skills have propelled her forward.Cristina’s journey began at the prestigious Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Venezuela, where she taught communication and visual arts. Since moving to Mexico to pursue her dream, she has built up an extensive body of work that illustrates her remarkable adaptability, proving that great productions know no boundaries and can be executed in any location given the right tenacity and skill.One example of a project needing multiple locations and the right amount of adaptability is the commercial Cristina worked on for Velvee...

2023’s Authors on the Rise: 15 to Watch in the Coming Year

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

Whether you’re an aspiring author looking for the guidance of more seasoned authors or you’re looking for your next read, today’s list of the top 15 author to watch in 2023 will serve you well. These professional and inspiring authors all tap into their own unique strengths and expertise to offer truly valuable books and services in their industries. From narrations that can ignite your imagination, books that offer practical advice, and stories that explore different perspectives and experiences, these authors know how to use words to leave a mark on the literary space. With profounds insights and admirable writing skills, the authors on our list bring something new to the table. Explore the list to learn more!Antonia BowringAntonia Bowring is an Executive Coach and Strategic Facilitator with a wealth of experience in early-stage and corporate settings. She specializes in challenging leaders to shift their awareness and change behaviors to thrive more. Antonia has created a strong ...

Breaking Barriers: Meet Iliana de Silva, the Trailblazing Visionary Transforming Latin America’s Fintech Landscape

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

According to the International Monetary Fund, women represent less than 10 percent of leadership, both as founders and as members of executive boards, of fintech firms.According to Forbes, a study conducted by Statista across 27 countries in Latin America found that just 3% of CEOs of the world’s largest companies were women.And according to labsnews.com, data from Crunchbase revealed that funding for female-only founded startups in Latin America went from $14 million in 2019 to zero in 2020.All of this provides inspiration for Iliana de Silva, co-founder of the fintech startup Techreo.“There are some investors who won’t look me in the eye because I’m a woman,” Iliana said. “They’re not used to having a woman around who can be like them.”But she does not let the actions of others deter her from achieving her potential while continuing to build a startup that is poised for expansion outside of Mexico.“This makes me work harder, but that should not be the case,” Iliana said. “We shoul...

Congress Pushes Back Against VA on Pot and PTSD

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

The nearly decade-long battle to get American veterans access to medical cannabis continued on Capitol Hill this week. With the exception of seeing little kids with extreme forms of epilepsy like Dravet’s Syndrome, nothing went further in changing the national conversation around medical cannabis than supporting vets with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This movement was a direct result of first-hand experiences with medical cannabis safety and efficacy when it came to PTSD, as more veterans continue to take their own lives. In its own 2017 study on cannabis and PTSD, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) noted over one-third of patients seeking cannabis for medical purposes list PTSD as the primary reason for the request, and 15% of VA patients at outpatient clinics are using medical cannabis in the last six months. Cannabis Caucus founder Rep. Earl Blumenauer picked the fight up this week, to get vets access to cannabis. He originally started pushing the effort in 2014. In 2016,...

49ers QB Roll Call: Purdy more accurate on second straight day of passing

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Friday brought the 49ers’ third practice of training camp, and, most important, it offered a look at how Brock Purdy’s surgically repaired elbow responded on back-to-back days of action. Here is a recap of how he and the other three quarterbacks performed:BROCK PURDYAll 18 first-team snaps went his way, just as all 21 did in Purdy’s practice debut Thursday, meaning that his arm showed no ill effects or required any extra rest in his valiant comeback. His best throw was among his final ones: a 25-yard completion to Deebo Samuel over the middle after Purdy’s play-action methods had him turn his back to the defense, then rotate around to find Samuel.He wrapped up a 6-of-12 passing line with his third completion of the morning to Christian McCaffrey. A day after going 3-of-10 with an interception, Purdy nearly had a pass snagged by nickel back Isaiah Oliver as he converged on tight end Brayden Willis. Purdy’s other completions went to Br...

Two-bedroom home sells for $1.6 million in Fremont

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

309 School Street – Google Street ViewA historic house located in the 300 block of School Street in Fremont has new owners. The 1,405-square-foot property, built in 1915, was sold on June 8, 2023. The $1,600,000 purchase price works out to $1,139 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house includes two bedrooms and two baths. In addition, the house provides a garage. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 7,500 square feet.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:A 2,665-square-foot home on the 200 block of D Street in Fremont sold in October 2022, for $2,102,500, a price per square foot of $789. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 2,635-square-foot home on School Street in Fremont sold for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $626. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On D Street, Fremont, in June 2022, a 1,324-square-foot home was sold for $1,525,000, a price per square foot of $1,152. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 ba...

Sinéad O’Connor told her children what to do if she was found dead

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNSinéad O’Connor knew the value of her music legacy.In a 2021 interview with People magazine to promote her memoir “Rememberings,” O’Connor said she had explained to her children the importance of protecting her music and finances.To that end, she said she told them to call her accountant before they telephoned 911 should she ever be found dead.“See, when the artists are dead, they’re much more valuable than when they’re alive,” she told the publication. “Tupac has released way more albums since he died than he ever did alive, so it’s kind of gross what record companies do.”“That’s why I’ve always instructed my children since they were very small, ‘If your mother drops dead tomorrow, before you called 911, call my accountant and make sure the record companies don’t start releasing my records and not telling you where the money is,’” she further explained.The Irish singer died this week after being found unresponsive at a home in London. She was 56.No cause...

Legendary hip-hop star set to headline San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:43:50 GMT

It’s Big Daddy Kane time.The Golden Age of Hip-Hop icon — who is unquestionably one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time — is set to perform at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2023.He will help the festival celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop as he headlines the Sobrato Organization Main Stage on Aug. 11.Big Daddy Kane, whose many accolades and achievements include a number of gold-certified recordings and a Grammy Award, will be performing with a full band at the festival.His set will draw from a catalog that includes such influential ’80s and ’90s albums as “Long Live the Kane,” “It’s a Big Daddy Thing,” “Taste of Chocolate” and “Daddy’s Home.” And fans will most certainly be looking to hear such well-known songs as “Groove With It,” “Ain’t No Half Steppin'” and “Smooth Operator.”Related ArticlesMusic | What songs will T...