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Family of man killed at EV charging station demanding answers after no arrest in case

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

Dozens of people protested outside the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Jefferson County on Wednesday. They were all friends and family of Adam Fresquez, who was shot and killed the morning of May 3 at a Tesla charging station in the Edgewater Public Market.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Three men sentenced in Denver to prison for crime spree and shooting death Crime and Public Safety | 18-year-old defendant sentenced to life in prison for double shooting in Lakewood Crime and Public Safety | Cold case homicide suspect arrested for 2009 New Year’s Day shooting in Ignacio Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in deadly shooting in Aurora; police cite road rage Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in Denver double shooting that left one man dead The Edgewater Police Department said officers did detain a person, but at this point, no arrests have been made and n...

Grossman initially doesn't appear in court for alleged DUI hit-and-run that killed 2 boys

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

A Hidden Hills socialite who allegedly struck and killed two boys while driving intoxicated in Westlake Village nearly three years ago did not appear as expected in a Van Nuys courtroom on Thursday.Instead, attorneys for Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation and wife of prominent plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Grossman, appeared on her behalf initially.Grossman's attorneys said they did not know that Grossman was required to appear, and once they learned that information, their client came to the court house.Grossman faces murder and other charges after she allegedly hit 11-year-old Mark and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander in a crosswalk on Sept. 29, 2020.She is also accused of speeding, fleeing the scene and operating her car while under the influence of alcohol and a prescription drug. 2 years after fatal hit-and-run, boys are remembered as family continues calls for justice While her blood alcohol content was slightly below or right at the 0.08% legal limit, prosec...

Bill Cosby sued for rape in Los Angeles County

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

Disgraced comedian and actor Bill Cosby is facing a new lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct in Los Angeles County, The Washington Post reports. Cosby, 85, is being sued by Victoria Valentino for an alleged drugging and rape that took place in 1969.According to Valentino, Cosby offered her and her friend pills at a Melrose Avenue restaurant, then later took them to his office, where they passed out from the drugs and he tried to rape Valentino's friend. Another woman files sex abuse lawsuit against Cosby, NBC When Valentino awoke, she stopped Cosby, who then raped her instead, she claims.Valentino, who came forward with rape claims against Cosby in 2014, one of dozens of women who have done so.She filed this lawsuit under California's Assembly Bill 2777, a law that allows sexual abuse victims to sue the perpetrators even if the crime occurred outside of the statute of limitations, according to the National Law Review. Bill Cosby says he’s planning 2023 comedy tour Cosby was convi...

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator helps save a child from drowning at Las Vegas hotel

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris happened to be at the right place at the right time during Memorial Day weekend, as he helped save a child who was drowning in a Las Vegas pool.Morris was at the Encore Hotel with his family when he saw a young boy drowning in the hotel pool, ESPN reported.According to an Instagram story posted by Morris’ wife, Nicole, the 3-year-old had no pulse when his father took him out of the pool.The boy’s father took his child over to the on-duty lifeguard, who began performing CPR and Morris rushed over to see how he could help."I saw people calling 911, so my first question was, where is the AED?" Morris told ESPN. When I got back, we had a doctor on site that was able to start the compressions. I was able to hand the AED to him, get it open for him, put the pads on the child, and he ended up being OK."An AED, or automatic external defibrillator, helps people who suddenly go into cardiac arrest by delivering an electric shock through the...

New music, ride details revealed for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

Grammy Award-winning musician and New Orleans native PJ Morton photographed during recording session in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Disney) Disney has revealed new details about the upcoming Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction set to open at Disneyland next year. The attraction, which replaces Splash Mountain at Disneyland, will feature music from award-winning artists PJ Morton and Terence Blanchard, Disney announced on Thursday. Morton is writing, arranging and producing an original song for the ride. He is also working on new renditions of songs from "The Princess and the Frog" that will be featured on the attraction. Blanchard, who played Louis the Alligator’s trumpet parts in the film, is working with Disney on the music for the queue. In this rendering, Ralphie, Prince Naveen’s brother, is playing the drums. The drums in this scene were inspired by a set housed at the New Orleans Jazz Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Disney)"Terence is working with us to select songs...

Luna Lauren Velez of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' reveals her mom is her superhero

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

Luna Lauren Velez is taking over the summer. The actress not only voices the role of Rio Morales in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," which has been named the most anticipated film of the summer by Fandango, but she also stars in "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts."Reviews are raving over the extraordinary visuals of "Spider-Man.""I actually just read something in a review that said 'the film was like dropping through the floors of a modern art museum on acid,'" she revealed to Sam Rubin on the KTLA 5 Morning News. "I thought 'Yeah! There's something about that that's so right on point.'"The film consists of different storylines because the movie takes place in different universes. The "Dexter" actress also touched on the use of Spanish in the film and how representation continues to be an important factor in the entertainment industry. "I love that this is an Afro-Latino family and superhero! That's pretty extraordinary," she said.Velez, who is Puerto Rican, remembered the imp...

Empowering Minds & Transforming Lives with Farrah Ali

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

There’s a saying that adults like to tell children when they start to pick out their friend group—you are who you hang around. Most people just brush it off, but the cautionary advice is actually true. The more time you spend around someone, the more you start to act, think, and speak like them. The people you surround yourself with can significantly impact your mental well-being, and this holds true for more than just children.Positivity and negativity are contagious, and both mindsets hold tremendous power over your life. If you keep telling yourself (subconsciously or not) that you cannot accomplish your goals, you will eventually believe it. The negativity will bleed into the perspective you have of your capabilities and change your course. Similarly, if what you focus on is the positivity in every situation and circumstance, positivity is what you will reap.Farrah Ali is a remarkable individual who exemplifies the power of mindset when it comes to achieving extraordinary succes...

Jordan Cohen’s Upcoming Summer Hit: “Reunite” (feat. Sharone Ouazan & Jon Norris) – Get Ready to Dance!

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

Get set to unleash your inner dancer as Jordan Cohen, the esteemed DJ and music producer, prepares to launch his much-anticipated summer banger, “Reunite,” featuring the talents of Sharone Ouazan and Jon Norris. From humble beginnings in college to conquering the upscale nightclubs of Paris, St. Tropez, and Ibiza, Cohen has carved a formidable presence in the electronic music realm. A tireless trailblazer, he shows no signs of slowing down his meteoric ascent as he prepares to dazzle with his new music.Jordan Cohen’s adventure in electronic music began in college when his best friend introduced him to this mesmerizing genre. Fascinated, he devoted countless Wednesday afternoons to learning the art of mixing tracks visually at his friend’s house. Within just six months, the dynamic duo found themselves captivating their fellow students with their beats at college events. These performances ignited Jordan’s passion for DJing, and he pledged to turn this n...

How Project Management Revolution Is Disrupting the Education Industry and PM Training for Mid-Career Professionals

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

The education industry has been around in some form for centuries, and while it has seen many changes, there are still significant problems that persist. One of the biggest challenges today is that students often graduate from universities or certification programs with a degree or certification but are unable to find a job. This is especially true in the field of project management, where traditional education methods often fall short.Enter Project Management Revolution, a project management training program created by Nick Stekovic. It helps people who are transitioning from existing careers, those who have gone through traditional education and can’t find a fulfilling job, and even those who have completed project management certifications or graduated with a degree or diploma in project management. The program caters to those who want to earn more money, have a future proof career, more responsibility, and feel recognized in their profession.As a project management consultant fo...

Senate races to wrap up debt ceiling deal before default deadline

Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:21:14 GMT

By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Days away from a default crisis, the U.S. Senate dashed on Thursday to wrap up work on a debt ceiling and budget cuts package that overwhelmingly cleared the House, aiming to send it to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the chamber was digging into the bill that Biden negotiated with Speaker Kevin McCarthy and would “keep working until the job is done.”He warned of a crush of ideas from senators anxious to revise the bill’s budget cuts and environmental policy changes, but said, “There is no good reason, none, to bring this process down to the wire.”Passage in the Senate will require cooperation between Democrats and Republicans, much the way the narrowly divided House was able to approve the compromise late Wednesday night. Fast action is vital if Washing...