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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on backlash for Maui relief fund: 'I totally get it and I appreciate you'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is finally speaking about the public backlash over his Maui fundraiser with Oprah Winfrey. In early August, wildfires tore through the town of Lahaina and killed at least 98 people, and later that month, the two launched a campaign in response, with each of them donating $5 million. They asked their fans to also contribute, which drew heavy criticism. The Rock is worth an estimated $270 million, according to Forbes. The outlet calls Johnson the world's highest-paid actor due to big films like "Black Adam" and "Red Notice."Oprah is worth $2.5 billion, according to the site. On Sunday, the Teremana Tequila founder took to Instagram to provide an update on the People's Fund of Maui. Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson are teaming up to help those affected by the wildfires on Maui. (Photo: HARPO) "I'm very grateful to share with you guys. The thousands and thousands of survivors, (and) the families, have now, over the past couple of weeks, started to re...

Manley Gilliland Pronounced Dead following Motorcycle Crash on East 22nd Street [Tucson, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

59-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies after DUI Driver Causes Collision near South WilmotTUCSON, AZ (October 9, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a deadly motorcycle DUI accident claimed the life of Manley Gilliland.On September 23rd, shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a reported crash in the 6700 block of E. 22nd Street.According to the Tucson Police Department, the collision involved a silver 2014 Ford Focus driven by 29-year-old Jonathan Elocadio Cardenas and a black 2013 Harley Davidson FLSTFB motorcycle driven by 59-year-old Manley Gilliland.As a result, Gilliland suffered life-threatening injuries and the paramedics transported him to St. Joseph’s Hospital where he later died upon arrival.Moreover, Cardenas was assessed by the Impaired Driver Enforcement Unit and he was determined to be impaired during the time of the incident.Meanwhile, Gilliland was driving without a valid driver’s license and he was not wearing a helmet, the police added.No further detai...

A Spooktacular Halloween

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

The Halloween season is upon us, and there’s no better place to celebrate this spooky holiday than in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles. While the city is known for its glitz and glamour, it also offers a thrilling array of Halloween activities. One standout experience that’s making waves this year is “Angel of Light,” a hauntingly immersive adventure located at the historic Los Angeles Theater. Created by ODEON, a leading immersive experience and technology company, in collaboration with Fever, “Angel of Light” is the brainchild of Chris Anastas and Mark Binder and produced by Buck Mason. Let’s delve into this immersive journey and explore other exciting Halloween activities in the City of Angels.“Angel of Light” is more than just a Halloween attraction; it’s a multi-sensory theatrical experience that will leave you spellbound. Nestled within the iconic walls of the historic Los Angeles Theater, this immersive adventure tak...

The Exorcist: Believer— Possessed by Dollar Signs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

After four dreary sequels, it’s about time someone put an end to the Exorcist franchise. The series kicked off with a delightful nightmare that turned heads around the country, but then came a string of misfires that weren’t so much scary as terrifyingly silly, which seems to be a common theme amongst horror classics. You thought Texas Chainsaw Massacre was spooky? Here comes four more installments that are far less effective. Director David Gordon Green tries to hide this franchise’s sequel/reboot skeletons in the closet with The Exorcist: Believer, but he ends up adding one more corpse to a mountainous pile.The film is a textbook example of how studios continue to churn out worthless reboots, taking game changers and stretching them into legacy sequels that bare none of the qualities that made the first entry a success. It doesn’t matter if the camera doesn’t glide, if the mood doesn’t chill or the art-house sensibilities are gone, as long as au...

Ousted McCarthy positions himself as leader of riven GOP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

By Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Republicans have no clear idea who to elect U.S. House speaker, leaving an unprecedented power vacuum in Congress and severely limiting America’s ability to quickly respond to the crisis in Israel — or any number of other problems at home or abroad.On Monday, the ousted former speaker, Kevin McCarthy, quickly jumped into the void, bitterly criticizing President Joe Biden’s administration over the strength of its defense of Israel and positioning himself as a de facto Republican leader even though his colleagues toppled him from power.But it’s not at all clear if McCarthy could seriously make a comeback — or if any other Republicans seeking the gavel, Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan — can be elected speaker as their majority dissembles into infighting. House Republicans are scheduled to meet behind closed doors Monday evening to try to regain control of their majority ahead of possible speaker votes this w...

Kaiser chops jobs in two East Bay cities and in Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

PLEASANTON — Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has disclosed plans to trim scores of California jobs, most of them in the Bay Area, according to official filings with state labor officials.The healthcare titan revealed that it plans to eliminate 49 jobs in California, the filings with the state Employment Development Department show.The Bay Area layoffs include a loss of 28 Bay Area jobs, all in the East Bay, according to the WARN notices.The job cuts were disclosed at a time when Kaiser is enmeshed in negotiations with employees on an array of labor issues. The unionized employees recently concluded a three-day strike an an array of Kaiser facilities.This news organization reached out to Kaiser to request a comment from the healthcare provider regarding the situation.The healthcare services provider disclosed plans to eliminate 21 jobs in Pleasanton, where Kaiser operates a large series of operations; and another seven jobs in downtown Oakland, which is home to Kaiser’s headq...

7 injured in Cable Car accident at Washington and Taylor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A cable car was involved in a traffic accident at Washington Street and Taylor Street, according to a tweet from San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin. Seven people were injured in the incident, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.People are being advised to avoid the area and emergency crews are on the scene, according to the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. Bay Area restaurants imposing ‘vomit fee’ on Sunday brunch-goers Traffic delays are expected and people are being advised to allow for additional travel time and consider alternate routes.Six of those who were injured were transported to the hospital, according to officials. Injuries were described as minor.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

California bans term 'excited delirium' as a cause of death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Governor Gavin Newsom signed a flurry of bills into law over the weekend, including one bill spurred by the death of a Navy veteran in Antioch.Veteran Angelo Quinto's death motivated Assemblyman Mike Gipson (D-Carson) to author AB 360, banning the controversial term "excited delirium.""This issue was brought to my attention through very tragic circumstances. In 2020, Angelo Quinto, a Filipino-American Navy Veteran dealing with a mental health crisis, stopped breathing while two police officers knelt on his back and neck. Mr. Quinto’s official cause of death was determined to be excited delirium," Gipson said. "That is absolutely absurd." As a new law, California's coroners can no longer use the term as a cause of death in autopsy reports, and law enforcement agencies cannot utilize it in incident reports to explain why a suspect died. Navy veteran Angelo Quinto (Photo courtesy Isabella Collins via AP)Gipson's office wrote, "Assembly Bill 360 (bans) the term '...

Armed robbery suspects who pistol whipped victim wanted by Redwood City PD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects who allegedly pistol whipped a victim during an armed robbery Sunday are wanted by the Redwood City Police Department, according to an alert issued Monday. Around 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Redwood City PD officers were dispatched to the Food Stop Market at 1300 Arguello on a report of armed robbery.According to police, the victim, a lone male, told officers two masked suspects approached him on foot and brandished handguns. One of the suspects pistol whipped the victim twice in the head and then forcibly removed his gold chain and bracelet. Bay Area restaurants imposing ‘vomit fee’ on Sunday brunch-goers The two suspects then reportedly joined a get-away driver and fled west on Whipple Avenue in a gray Nissan Altima with Arizona plates.The suspects were described as two men. One was wearing a gray hoodie and had a silver handgun, the other had a black hoodie and a black handgun, according to police.The victim suffered only minor injuries and declined further medical...

Biden Doubled Down on the Abraham Accords — to “Devastating Consequences”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:28 GMT

U.S. President Joe Biden, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, addresses the attacks in Israel, in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7, 2023.AFP via Getty ImagesThe recent explosion of violence in and around the Gaza Strip, triggered by a Hamas assault that killed hundreds of Israelis, including scores of civilians, has drawn the U.S. back into a region from which the Biden administration has spent years trying to pivot away from. The U.S. has reportedly begun to move naval assets into the Mediterranean to provide support for Israel’s military operation against Gaza, a full-scale invasion that will likely take weeks, if not longer, to complete.The new outbreak of intense violence represents a total failure of the Biden administration’s Middle East policy. The administration has centered its regional policy on the expansion of the “Abraham Accords,” a set of diplomatic normalization agreements between Israel and regional Arab countries. It is an effort in which President Joe Biden has su...