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St. Louis area leaders meet to form region-wide crime plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- It’s not just a city issue; it’s on both sides of the river. That’s the message from leaders gathering Monday for the East-West Gateway Council of Governments gathering for this practicum on partnership-based violence reduction.“I’m thrilled to report that crime in the city of St. Louis is on the decline, with homicides down over 20% and juvenile shooting incidents down nearly 40% this year,” says Tishaura O. Jones, St. Louis Mayor.“I’d like to think it’s some of the things we are doing,” says Charles Coyle, Director of Public Safety for the City of St. Louis. “We’re looking at how data can help us with the crime, and we’re looking at how the community can help us as well. I think it’s something very positive. Let me say this. Our homicide detectives have a 75% clearance rate. What does that mean? That means for every four homicides, we arrest three of them. So we are getting the people off the street that need to come off the street.” Suspect shot and killed after fi...

Football recruiting: Several CU Buffs hit the transfer portal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

Michael Harrison went from a walk-on receiver to the most productive tight end at Colorado in over a decade.He will continue his college football career at another school, however.Harrison and backup quarterback Kasen Weisman both announced intentions to enter the transfer portal on Monday, joining the hundreds of players around the country that are seeking greener pastures. The NCAA transfer portal opened on Monday for all players.Walk-on receivers Dante Capolungo and Chernet Estes are also transferring.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ loss to Texans: Alex Singleton’s costly penalty proves critical in close game College Sports | Can Deion Sanders, CU Buffs rebuild an offensive line via transfer portal alone? College Sports | Colorado Mines back in D-II football semifinals after running over Central Washington College Sports | CU Buffs football: Center Van Wells to transfer, assistant coa...

Thousand Oaks man who allegedly attacked parents with hammer faces murder charge after mom dies: VCSO

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

A Thousand Oaks woman has succumbed to her wounds after nearly two weeks in the hospital, and her alleged attacker — her son — will now face a murder charge, as the Ventura County Sheriff's Office is investigating the attack as a homicide.Scott Goldberg, 21, allegedly assaulted a man and a woman in their 60s with a hammer on Nov. 19. At the time, officials said Goldberg knew the couple, though they later identified the victims as Goldberg's parents. Man arrested for attempted murder after attack on couple in their 60s On Friday, Goldberg's mother, 63-year-old Alison Marshall, succumbed to her wounds at Los Robles Regional Medical Center, and what was an attempted murder charge is expected to become a murder charge, as the Ventura County Star reports. Goldberg, a Thousand Oaks resident, also faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge for the alleged hammer attack on his 64-year-old father, the Star added.Goldberg is being held without bail at the Ventura County Main Jail. He is d...

Man charged with killing 3 sleeping homeless men, 4th murder in San Dimas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged a Los Angeles man with four counts of murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three homeless people and a fourth shooting that appears to have been a follow-home robbery.Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, is accused of killing four people in the four-day period of Nov. 26 to 29, prosecutors said in a news release.Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, of Los Angeles, was arrested in connection with the murders of three homeless men and believed to be linked to another homicide in San Dimas. (Los Angeles Police Department)Powell allegedly targeted three homeless men who were asleep on sidewalks or in alleys in Los Angeles, as well as the robbery and murder of Nicholas Simbolon in San Dimas. Authorities apprehend suspect in homeless murders; suspect linked to other homicide In addition to the four murder charges, Powell has been charged with robbery and being a felon in possession of a gun, as well as special circumstances of committi...

Zac Efron to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

It will be the start of something new after Zac Efron receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Hollywood Walk of Fame officials announced Monday that Efron will receive his star on Dec. 11.  The star will be the 2,767th on the Walk of Fame, located at 6426 Hollywood Blvd. Gwen Stefani receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame “We are thrilled to honor actor Zac Efron, who began his career as a Disney alum and has reinvented himself as a leading man by playing a wide variety of great roles,” Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said in a statement. “What a way to end our year of star ceremonies with this very popular and gifted actor!” Efron, a California native, began his career at the Pacific Coast Performing Arts Center and got his first breakout role playing Troy Bolton in Disney’s "High School Musical" trilogy. Nick Cannon reveals high cost of bringing his kids to Disneyland Since his days on Disney Channel, Efron has starred in various movies and ...

Christopher Gibson Arrested after Fatal Scooter Crash on Sunset Boulevard [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

32-Year-Old Man Killed in Scooter Vs Car Collision near Edgecliffe AvenueLOS ANGELES, CA (December 4, 2023) – Tuesday morning, Christopher Gibson surrendered to the LAPD following a tragic scooter accident on Sunset Boulevard. The incident transpired at approximately 1:10 a.m. near Edgecliffe Avenue on November 7th.According to reports, a 2011 Mazda 3 traveling westbound collided with a 32-year-old man on a scooter. The Mazda driver proceeded west on Sunset Boulevard and then headed south on Lucile Avenue.Emergency medical responders transported the injured scooter rider to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed to the public.Afterwards, 31-year-old Christopher Gibson, turned himself in to the LAPD. Gibson was apprehended and booked at the Metropolitan Detention Center on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. His bail has been set at $100,000.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate m...

Tailoring Your Entrepreneurial Venture With This All-in-One Business Builder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

Launching a business can be a daunting prospect, often accompanied by overwhelming challenges and uncertainties. However, with the right tools and guidance, the process becomes not only manageable but even enjoyable. Tailor Brands, an all-in-one business builder, is revolutionizing the entrepreneurial landscape, making business creation accessible and efficient for millions worldwide.Tailor Brands boasts a unique approach to business building. Unlike other platforms that merely provide tools, Tailor Brands goes a step further by offering a guided journey from concept to fruition. This guidance is invaluable, especially for those entering the entrepreneurial world for the first time, as it eliminates the guesswork and provides a roadmap for success. The platform’s commitment to guiding entrepreneurs through every stage of business development is evident in its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features.Personalized Solutions for Entrepreneurs’ Unique NeedsOne of the sta...

Setting The Beat: What Goes Into The Album Contracts You Don’t Hear About

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

Bad deals and troubled contracts don’t just make the news–they go down in music history. Entertainment industry lawyer Matt Buser sits down with us to share his framework for negotiating long lasting album deals, along with a new dynamic for artist and label relationships.Melodies make songs. Contracts make the business behind them. Before the studio lights can go on, a deal has to be in ink.Music is a complicated business–and these contracts often become more of the story than the artists and the labels would like. Timeline, budget, exclusivity, and licensing are just a few of the burdens a contract has to be strong enough to carry.When it comes time to play the music, some deals can’t keep to the beat.When a contract or a business relationship sours, that’s when you see things like John Fogerty getting sued for sounding like John Fogerty, Dr. Dre taking a defunct (and aptly named) Death Row to court twice over for digital royalties, and Taylor Swift re-recording and re-relea...

Unveiling Elegance and Artistry: The Grand Premiere of The Brigatt Expo’s Innovative Luxury and Fragrance Experience

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

Brigatt, a luxury art company merging mediums of artistic expression with luxury goods, is set to debut its innovative approach during Miami Art Week with the highly anticipated Brigatt Expo – ‘Revelation.’ This four-day, two-location extravaganza, taking place from December 7th to 10th, 2023, aims to transform the art and luxury industries by spotlighting BIPOC artists, fostering collaborations, and creating unique experiences at the intersection of art, fragrance, and technology. Proceeds from Brigatt art will benefit these three foundations: Waikalani, The Institute of Art and Olfaction, and Fam1st Family Foundation.Founded by artist and CEO, Lovesbond Sterling, also known as LVSBND, Brigatt is on a mission to challenge the conventional ways consumers relate to and interact with luxury products. Sterling’s personal background and experience in the art and photography world have fueled his relentless desire to innovate and merge concepts together. With Brig...

Leah Makiah Ida Phillips Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash on California City Boulevard [California City, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:50 GMT

27-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck in Auto-Pedestrian Collision Near Deep Well StreetCALIFORNIA CITY, CA (December 4, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a pedestrian accident on California City Boulevard claimed the life of Leah Makiah Ida Phillips.The deadly collision happened on November 29th, at around 6:26 p.m. near Deep Well and Maverick Street.Responding officers learned that a woman pulled over to exit her vehicle and ran into traffic for unknown reasons.As a result, the woman was struck by an oncoming 2019 Toyota Avalon.Despite the life-saving efforts of the Cal City police, the female victim died at the scene. Later, authorities identified the deceased woman as 27-year-old Leah Makiah Ida Phillips.The 73-year-old male driver from Mojave who struck the victim stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police.At this time, the California City Police Department is asking anyone with additional information about the crash to contact (760) 373-8606.Sweet James sends out their warm ...