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Seeping oil halted in Rancho Park; investigation underway

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

Both directions of Sepulveda Boulevard under the 10 Freeway and 405 interchanges in Rancho Park remained closed Tuesday while crews worked to contain oil that was coming out of the ground at a rate of 3-5 gallons a minute, authorities said. Calls about the incident, located in the 2800 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard, came in just before 6 p.m. Monday, according to a Los Angeles Fire Department news release. It wasn't until shortly before noon on Tuesday that the seepage stopped, officials told KTLA.Fire officials believe a water pipe burst as well, further complicating the issue.Fire crews used nearby soil to create dams in an attempt to contain the leaking oil from spilling into storm drains. Authorities estimated that around 1,000 gallons of oil made its way out of the ground.  “Only about 20-40 gallons escaped into the storm drain before firefighters contained the rest in the immediate area,” LAFD said. Crews attempt to mitigate an "oil-like" substance seeping up from th...

Driver in fatal Uber autonomous crash set for June trial

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona Uber driver involved in the first death connected to a fully autonomous vehicle will be tried in June on a negligent homicide charge.Rafaela Vasquez, 49, previously had been scheduled for trial next month in the March 2018 crash that killed 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg as she walked a bicycle outside the lines of a crosswalk in Tempe, Arizona. Vasquez's trial was rescheduled during a brief hearing Tuesday.Vasquez, who has pleaded not guilty to the charge, told police Herzberg “came out of nowhere” and that she didn’t see her prior to the collision.Authorities say Vasquez was streaming the television show “The Voice” on a phone and looking downward in the moments before Uber’s Volvo XC-90 SUV collided with Herzberg. But Vasquez’s attorneys said their client was looking at a messaging activity used by Uber employees on a work cellphone that sat on her right knee. “The Voice” was playing on Vasquez’s personal cellphone, which was sitting on the passenger seat, ...

Flame Bearers Offers Partnerships to Elevate Women in Sport

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

Whether it’s the breakthrough heights of the 2022 Women’s European soccer championships or the unprecedented attendance and viewership of the Women’s Final Four, female sports are more popular than ever. A sense of community, of a turning tide in favor of athletic equity has stimulated change more than anything else. On the horizon is a unifying platform developed by a female entrepreneur, aimed towards Olympians, Paralympians, and anyone interested in women’s sports.Flame Bearers emerged in 2020. Its mission, spearheaded by founder Jamie Mittelman, is to elevate the stories of female athletes. Through podcast and live events, Flame Bearers is rapidly becoming a notable name for anything related to elite female athletes.But there’s more to Mittelman’s project than organic content. Her main offerings are well established—the Flame Bearers podcast is verging on its fourth season, and she has hosted events on stages as big as Harvard and Super Bowl side-events. Her focus now turns to t...

Derek McIntosh and Ryan Noland Involved in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Route 299 [Humboldt County, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

Three-Vehicle Collision on Lord Ellis Summit Left Two Women DeadHUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA (April 25, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, Derek McIntosh and Ryan Noland were involved in a deadly multi-vehicle collision on State Route 299.Officers responded to the incident shortly after 12:30 p.m. along SR-299, west of Lord Ellis Summit between Blue Lake and Willow Creek.Upon arrival, CHP Officers learned that an eastbound gray 2019 Hyundai Tucson collided head-on with a westbound Ford F-550.Subsequently, the collision sent the Hyundai colliding with a Kenworth semi-truck trailer going eastbound.The two women occupying the Hyundai, a 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger from McKinleyville, died at the scene. Their identity remains undisclosed pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, the Ford driver suffered minor injuries. He was later identified as 32-year-old Derek McIntosh.The Kenworth semi-truck operator, 29-year-old Ryan Noland did not sustain injuries.In the end, a...

CBD Öle kaufen: Großer Vergleich der besten CBD Öle

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

In Deutschland erfreuen sich CBD Öle immer größerer Beliebtheit und sind längst als Nahrungsergänzungsmittel zugelassen. Der Grund liegt nicht nur in den Ergebnissen der wissenschaftlichen CBD Öl Forschung, die den therapeutischen Nutzen der Cannabispflanze und ihrer wertvollen Öl Inhaltsstoffe klar dokumentiert. @import url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.1.0/css/all.min.css);@import url(https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto:wght@300;400;500;700&display=swap);.reset {all: initial;}.svix-wrapper {width: 100%;overflow-x: auto;}.svix-box{border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #bfbfbf;border-radius:5px;width:100%;position:relative;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;}.svix-header{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;background-color:#1c2d5c;padding:0 25px;border-radius:2px;position:absolute;top:-10px;left:10px;}.svix-image{padding:15px;text-align:center;max-width:220px;}.svix-text{padding:15px;vertical-align:center }.svix-cell-rating,.svix-cell-title{f...

Jose Felix Tamayo-Juarez Arrested After Fatal DUI Crash on Valinda Avenue [West Covina, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

Passenger Killed in Suspected DUI Crash on Glendora AvenueWEST COVINA, CA (April 25, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a DUI crash on Valinda Avenue leads to the arrest of Jose Felix Tamayo-Juarez.The incident happened at around 12:05 a.m., at the intersection of Valinda Avenue and Glendora Avenue.According to reports, police responded to a single-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, police located a vehicle in the flood channel. The vehicle was occupied by two people.First responders declared the passenger inside the vehicle dead at the scene. However, their identity has not yet been released to the public.Meanwhile, officers arrested the driver, 24-year-old Jose Felix Tamayo-Juarez of Victorville for suspected DUI and vehicular manslaughter.Reports also stated that Tamayo-Juarez sustained minor injuries from the crash.At this time, he is currently being held at West Covina Jail in $100,000 bail.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet Ja...

The Tox Opens Itself Up to Franchising to Bring Its Services to More Key Cities

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

The Tox, the only existing health and wellness company that promotes detoxification by focusing on the lymphatic and digestive systems, is opening itself up to franchising to hasten its expansion and bring the Tox Technique all across America, Canada, and the rest of the world. It is not only a rewarding business venture for aggressive entrepreneurs who support health and wellness initiatives, it is also an effective way to help people live healthier lives.At present, The Tox has 13 branches in key locations, including Arizona, Florida, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Texas, New York, and Canada, among others. The company is poised to implement its massive expansion plan very soon with every intention to help people get rid of residual metabolic waste weighing them down, unwanted chemicals in the body, stress hormones, hydrogenated oils, and allergens, to mention a few.The Tox uses what is known as the Tox Technique, a distinct and never before seen combination of body work that directly wo...

Cheyenne Perry, Sara Davis, and Monica Mitchell Injured in Rollover Crash on Friant Road [Fresno, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

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The Story Behind Action Clutch, a Family-Owned and Operated Manufacturer

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

For over 60 years, Action Clutch has been providing high quality, hand-assembled clutch kits to automotive enthusiasts around the world. After being taken over by a father-son duo in Los Angeles Alex and Erik, the company has become a legend in the industry, known for its innovative designs and commitment to excellence.Today, the company is run by Erik, who has taken the company from less than 6 figures a year to over 7 figures a year in revenue. Under Erik’s leadership, Action Clutch has continued to innovate and produce some of the industry’s most reliable and high-performing clutch kits.One of the hallmarks of Action Clutch’s success is their patented Fully Enclosed Spring retainers, which are used on all of their sprung clutch kits. These retainers are designed to provide a stronger hold on the clutch discs, which translates to better performance and longer life for the clutch. However, it is not just the innovative designs that have made Action Clutch a succes...

Tycho leads major new music festival into Napa Valley this summer

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:25:42 GMT

Tycho is throwing a party and you’re all invited to come.But, yes, you will need a ticket to attend Golden States, the one-day music festival that Tycho and Another Planet Entertainment are hosting on July 15 at Oxbow RiverStage in Napa.The San Francisco-based artist — who has twice been nominated in the best dance/electronic album Grammy category — performs at this personally curated event.The lineup also features Channel Tres, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Buscabulla, Washed Out (DJ set), Brijean and Kaelin Ellis.“I had so much fun curating events at Brooklyn Mirage in 2021 and in Denver at Colorfield in 2022 that I wanted to take those concepts further with artists we respect and admire,” says Scott Hansen, aka Tycho. “Golden States is the next evolution of that vision and I’m excited to be doing it close to home in the San Francisco Bay Area.”Related ArticlesMusic | Review: Phish had something really special in store for ...