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Metrolink again offering $15 Summer Day Pass

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Southern California's commuter rail service is offering a scorching deal to get travelers on the trains this summer.Metrolink, which offers train service between Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura counties, is bringing back its popular $15 Summer Day Pass. The pass allows for unlimited weekday train rides on the day of purchase. The pass is available for purchase from June through August.The Summer Day Pass was first introduced last year and Metrolink said it was a big hit with riders.“Thanks to the positive customer response to the $15 Summer Day Pass last year, we are pleased to offer it again this summer," Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle said. "The $15 Summer Day Pass is an affordable ticket option for customers to enjoy weekday summer adventures to the beach, mountains, and entertainment venues across Southern California.”The Summer Day Pass goes on sale May 30 and can be purchased through the Metrolink Mobile app, as well as through Metrolink ticket machines...

Clippers GM hired to lead Washington Wizards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Los Angeles Clippers General Manager Michael Winger is headed to the East Coast after he agreed to a deal to become the chief decision maker of the Washington Wizards.Winger served as Clippers GM for six years after joining the franchise in 2017 and worked under President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank. He'll be moving to Washington for a promotion, accepting the team's offer to become its equivalent of Frank's title.Frank released a statement to the media on Thursday, in which he described Winger's new role as a tremendous opportunity, adding that his former employee "could not be more deserving.""From the day Michael walked into our facility in 2017, he touched every corner of the organization, helping lay the groundwork for our present and future," Frank said. "Michael is one of the NBA's brightest team-builders, a strategic and creative thinker who is always a step ahead."Winger will report to Ted Leonsis, Founder and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainme...

YOUR GUIDE TO THE 14 BEST CBD & DELTA-8 BRANDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Along with the legalization of THC in many US states, CBD has become a multi-billion dollar business. Hemp-derived CBD and Delta-8 products are legal in most states, and as Marijuana’s “little sisters,” CBD and the minor cannabinoids are not as psychoactively potent but still produce many of the other effects of weed. CBD is used to reap the benefits of cannabis for everything from pain relief to skin issues, while hemp-derived delta-8 has about two-thirds to one-half the psychoactive potency of traditional delta-9 THC but may produce similar pain relief and relaxation levels.The move toward cannabis normalization has provided the consumer with many choices for consumption. CBD can now be found in just about any form you might want – topical, edible, smokable. Delta-8 can also be consumed in multiple ways – even applied to hemp flower for traditional smoking. We weeded through the offerings to find the best. Here are our Spring 2023 picks for CBD and Delta-8 brands.#1 PLAIN JA...

Benjamin Felipe Liano Arrested after Hit-and-Run Crash on Indian School Road [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

5 People Injured and 30-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in a Deadly Hit-and-Run IncidentPHOENIX, AZ (May 24, 2023) – Friday night, Benjamin Felipe Liano was arrested after injuring multiple people in hit-and-run incident.The incident happened on May 19th, just before 10:30 p.m., in the area of Indian School Road near Interstate 17.According to reports, Liano was headed eastbound on Indian School Road when he struck the vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 17. The vehicle was occupied by three children and two adults. Liano then fled the scene without rendering aid to the victims. Police later caught and arrested him.Furthermore, the officers arrived at the scene and found five people seriously injured.Following the crash, medics transported the victims to a local hospital for treatment.Meanwhile, police charged 30-year-old Benjamin Felipe Liano with DUI and aggravated assault.A driver must stop and take certain actions when involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in ...

The Best Tire Shine Products of 2023 Ranked and Reviewed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Tires undoubtedly serve as the bedrock of your vehicle, delivering the stability and tenacity required for reliable and safe navigation on diverse terrains. Their optimal performance is tightly linked to regular maintenance, and a significant part of this care routine is tire shine application. Tire shine transcends mere aesthetic enhancement – it plays a preventive role in preserving your tire’s top-notch state.When you plunge into the market in search of a suitable tire shine, you’ll encounter a bewildering array of options. Each product has its strengths and is designed for specific surfaces. This multitude of choices can make the selection process seem daunting. Therefore, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to simplify this task for you.Here’s our meticulously curated list of 2023’s top-ranking tire shine products, carefully chosen to ensure you invest in a product that perfectly aligns with your requirements.The Top Tire Shine Products:Adam’s Polishes T...

Parents divided over swastikas’ removal from ‘Sound of Music’ at California elementary school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

When Rolling Hills Elementary sixth-graders perform “The Sound of Music” this week, Nazi imagery will be omitted from the play.The decision to amend parts of the iconic musical set in 1938 Austria, Fullerton School District officials said, was because “the juxtaposition of powerful and destructive symbols with innocent children has the potential not only to spark controversy but also to attract individuals or groups with ill intent.”After a Rolling Hills parent expressed their concern about having their sixth grader wear a swastika in the musical, the FSD board decided to remove any Nazi images as well as the “Heil Hitler” salute from the performance, said Superintendent Bob Pletka. Swastikas are ancient symbols appropriated by Nazis that continue to represent hatred of Jews.“This was all about a safety issue,” Pletka said. “That is why we responded.”The move has garnered mixed reactions. While some parents and staff members support the decision, others worry that it’s censorship.“T...

Who is Ron DeSantis? Florida governor reveals few clues about what makes him tick

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

DUNEDIN — The parents of the man who would be president live in a tidy, single-story ranch house in a Gulf Coast suburb of Florida.The three-bedroom, two-bath, concrete block house with a brick facade is the childhood home of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who announced his run for the White House on Wednesday night.The home’s landscaping is well-maintained, though with a browning lawn likely due to Florida’s recent drought. A gold Jeep Patriot and a black Toyota Prius are parked in the driveway. The Prius has an  “FSU Dad” bumper sticker and a Ron DeSantis campaign sticker.A welcome mat with an FSU logo is a second reminder of the other child, their daughter and DeSantis’ only sibling who died unexpectedly eight years ago. The governor has rarely spoken about her.A slender, elderly man in glasses and a dark T-shirt answers. He apologizes as he fends off a reporter’s attempts to find out more about his son’s evolution into an ambitious politician and conservative firebrand.“I’m afraid I’m not g...

ACC lights the path for Pac-12 to change its revenue model for CFP and NCAA Tournament cash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Our realignment lesson for this month has become clear with a week to spare.Wait long enough to finalize a media rights agreement, allow the process to cross two calendar years, drag across 11 months, wade through a swamp of speculation and destabilization efforts and — presto! — permission structures appear on the horizon.Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported ESPN is being transformed into a streaming service, a momentous change in sports broadcasting that could increase the Pac-12’s comfort level with including a streaming component in its media rights package.This week, the ACC presidents approved a change in the league’s revenue model that rewards postseason performance. Schools that qualify for the College Football Playoff and thrive in the NCAA Tournament will receive a larger share of the postseason cash.Will the Pac-12 presidents do the same as they work through a new media rights contract? They should. Realignment has changed the game on the co...

Concord fatal stabbing victim is identified

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

CONCORD — A 65-year-old man who authorities believe was stabbed to death by his roommate last week was identified by authorities Thursday.David Navarro, of Concord, was bleeding from multiple stab wounds when officers arrived to a home near Port Chicago Highway about 4 p.m. on March 17. He died at the scene.The homicide was the second one this year investigated by Concord police.Officers arrested 38-year-old Nicholas Carson on suspicion of committing the fatal stabbing. Prosecutors have charged him with murder with an enhancement for the use of a deadly weapon, according to court documents.Carson remained in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility in lieu of $1.03 million bail, according to jail records. He is scheduled to be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. on June 12.Authorities have not discussed the case, nor have they disclosed the exact street location where it occurred. Other court records for the case were not immediately available Thursday morning.Please check back for updat...

Lollipops you can hear, Doritos jerky: 4 top trends at Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Louisa Chu | Chicago TribuneSweets & Snacks Expo is back, but the return is bittersweet.“It’s our last dance in Chicago,” said expo spokesman Chris Gindlesperger.Popularly known as the candy show, the trade event at McCormick Place is not open to the public.The expo becomes the center of the sweets and snacks universe this week, said Gindlesperger, senior vice president of public affairs and communications for the National Confectioners Association, which hosts the show, where 800 exhibitors and 16,000 people were expected to attend this year.“We’ve brought about $21 million to the city of Chicago each of the years that we’ve hosted here,” he said. Convention estimates typically include spending from attendees at hotels, restaurants, transportation and entertainment venues. “This is a community of everyone in the chocolate, candy, gum and mint categories, as well as snacks.”In 2020, the NCA canceled the show due to the pandemic, among 150 cancellations at McCormick Place with an...