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Gary Busey accused of hit-and-run in Malibu

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

Actor Gary Busey is currently under investigation for an alleged hit-and-run along PCH in Malibu. According to Entertainment Weekly, Busey is being investigated by the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station.Gary Busey appears at the Entertainment Studios' Daytime Emmy and series launch party for "Mr. Box Office" in Los Angeles on June 19, 2012. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)A told the outlet that Busey "was listed in a hit-and-run report filed on Wednesday by a woman who claimed that Busey hit her vehicle. The case is being investigated by the station's traffic detectives at this time." ‘Dream Weaver’ singer Gary Wright dies at 80 TMZ posted a video shared by the alleged victim. She told the site that Busey hit her back bumper as he pulled out of a shopping center along PCH. She says he kept driving, so she followed him and started recording. "You hit my car," she shouted at Busey, who turned to look at her. "I need your information. Sir! You hit my car!" Diana Ross ...

The Remarkable Digital Artistry of Timothy Hancock

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

Meet the incredible 36-year-old artist Timothy Hancock, whose life story is moving. Unexpectedly, he fell in love with the world of fine photography and editorial portraits when he was in college for architecture studies. What makes Timothy unique is that he was adopted as a baby and was born eighty percent deaf in both ears. His life is proof that the immense potential we all possess can overcome any external barrier.However, Timothy’s life is everything but typical. While still in school, he branched into fine art under the employment  of Cabela’s founder and famed figurehead, Dick Cabela. He  joined the team to open the Indian River Gallery on the Strip in Las Vegas, a venue dedicated to presenting Native American artwork. During his six formative years, Timothy matured into a genuine virtuoso, becoming an expert in fine photography and eventually taking on the duties of creative director and website manager at the gallery.The adventures of Timothy had barely begun. A...

Pizza Garden and La Ruota Preserve the Rich History of Neapolitan/Artisanal Pizza in Canada

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

The global pizza market was estimated at $141.1 billion in 2022, with no signs of brake fluid. With the average human devouring the cheesy goodness at least 1.2 times a week, the world has a love affair with pizza that is maturing year over year at 5% steady through the end of the decade. The planet continues to adore a good slice…regularly.The Canadian pizza industry is a thriving market trending above the global average, with Canadians eating pizza 1.5 times per week. Due in part to Neapolitan Pizza Limited’s expanding brand concepts and franchises, that special itch that only a fine pie can scratch is coming even closer to a Canadian gullet near you.With pizza love profoundly ingrained in Canadian society, it serves to reason that the billion-dollar industry shows no signs of slowdown. Pizzerias are fixtures in most neighborhoods, ranging from family-owned spots to large multinational chains, making a variety of pizza styles available to cater to the specific preferences of...

Unveiling the Mind of Justice: Major Crimes Investigations and the Legacy of Don Delaney

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

In the annals of law enforcement history, few individuals have left as profound a mark as the esteemed Donald P. Delaney. With a career spanning three decades, Delaney’s unwavering dedication to pursuing justice and unyielding commitment to uncovering the truth has set him apart as an unwavering luminary in the field. “Major Crimes Investigations and Justice Served,” an enthralling and meticulously authored compendium, provides readers with an unparalleled opportunity to peer into the riveting realm of criminal investigations and the pivotal role of confessions in attaining justice.Embarking on a Complex Journey Through the Intricacies of InvestigationsThe pages of this anthology reveal a treasure trove of meticulously documented major cases that Don Delaney undertook. A virtuoso in his field, Delaney’s meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled dedication to unearthing the truth guides readers through an enthralling expedition across a diverse spectrum ...

DNA clears man after wrongful rape conviction in 1975

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

By WABC via CNNWHITE PLAINS, New York (WABC) — The last time Leonard Mack walked into the Westchester County Courthouse he was in handcuffs, about to be sentenced to prison for rape. Tuesday, was different.“After 48 years, I’m finally going to get closure to this and clear my name,” he said.In 1975, the Vietnam veteran was charged with tying up two high school students at gunpoint, brutally raping one of them.He was identified after questionable police tactics: his clothing was changed to match the description of the suspect, and his picture was the only Black man included in a photo array.“People just don’t know how it feels to be accused of something you didn’t do,” he said.Mack, 72, served his entire 7-and-a-half-year sentence but kept fighting to clear his name.The Innocence Project took up the case and the Westchester District Attorney Office’s Conviction Review Unit had DNA evidence tested, something that didn’t exist...

Three days before Oakland homicide, judge denied probation’s request to jail suspect for alleged pretrial release violations in prior shooting case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

OAKLAND — Just three days before Paul Faaui allegedly shot and killed a 32-year-old man outside of a laundromat on Bancroft Avenue, Faaui was in court, where a probation officer was attempting to jail him for alleged pretrial release violations involving a device used to verify Faaui’s sobriety.The probation officer argued that starting in late July, Faaui had failed to take mandatory breathalyzer tests for 11 days, and that the day after a judge denied a request to terminate his pretrial release, Faaui had failed a breathalyzer test that recorded his blood alcohol content at an unbelievably high level of .507, more than 60 times the legal limit. The terms of Faaui’s pretrial release included a prohibition on consuming alcohol and requirements to regularly check in with the pretrial services department, neither of which Faaui was doing, the officer argued.Judge James Cramer denied the probation officer’s request, but reminded Faaui of his requirements and tol...

Single-family residence sells in Oakland for $1.6 million

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

1715 Alhambra Lane – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 1700 block of Alhambra Lane in Oakland has new owners. The 2,998-square-foot property, built in 1991, was sold on July 10, 2023, for $1,600,000, or $534 per square foot. This single-story house offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In April 2023, a 1,315-square-foot home on Thornhill Drive in Oakland sold for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,141. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Mazuela Drive, Oakland, in March 2022, a 3,425-square-foot home was sold for $2,412,000, a price per square foot of $704. The home has 4 bedrooms.A 2,577-square-foot home on the 6100 block of Aspinwall Road in Oakland sold in September 2022, for $1,575,000, a price per square foot of $611. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

More suspects arrested in alleged South Bay smoke shop burglary spree

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

SAN JOSE — Police announced the arrests of more suspects linked to a string of burglaries at South Bay smoke shops that began with stolen cars being used to smash through locked storefronts.San Jose police said in a news release on Tuesday that the department investigated 26 burglaries between March and August — many of which targeted smoke shops. During the investigation, police identified six minors and a 45-year-old man that they believed to be suspects in the burglaries.After arrest and search warrants were obtained, police arrested the suspects in San Jose on Aug. 30. The searches yielded two firearms and evidence related to the burglaries, police said.The minors were arrested on suspicion of burglary and firearm violations. The 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of firearm and narcotic violations and child endangerment, police said.“Our Officers and Detectives tirelessly conducted follow up and gathered evidence to ensure the dozens of affected businesses receive ...

Consumer group seeks California attorney general probe of home insurer “collusion” in market pullback

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

A consumer group on Tuesday called on state Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate whether insurance companies coordinated a massive pullback from covering California homes over the past year to pressure state officials into loosening regulations and allowing higher rates in violation of antitrust laws.Consumer Watchdog, whose founder Harvey Rosenfield authored the state’s 1988 Proposition 103 voter revolt that rolled back insurance rates and required state approval for increases, wrote in a Sept. 5 letter to Bonta that insurers appear to have engaged in illegal collusion to destabilize the insurance market.“Insurance companies doing business in California are orchestrating shortages to pressure state officials to boost insurance premiums and authorize a massive bailout of the insurance industry that will likely cost Californians billions,” the letter states. “We urge your immediate action to protect California consumers and businesses, and our economy, ag...

Oakland: Skyline High School campus locked down, 2 detained after shooting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:37:26 GMT

OAKLAND — Two people were detained Tuesday morning after shots were fired on the campus at Skyline High School.No one was reported injured.The shooting was reported at about 11:19 a.m. near the theater area of the campus.Police said that two people were detained at the scene and a gun was recovered. What prompted the shooting was under investigation.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Innocent bystander walking her dog is hit by gunfire in Oakland Crime and Public Safety | I-580 Westbound Oakland traffic jammed as police investigate possible highway shooting Crime and Public Safety | Man fatally shot in East Oakland late Friday night Crime and Public Safety | Teenager shot and killed in Richmond’s Iron Triangle neighborhood Crime and Public Safety | Vacaville man charged with attempted murder in Lafayette freeway shooting The school was placed on a lockdown, which was still in effect as of 11...