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LoDo company blames 7-Eleven for workers feeling unsafe. 7-Eleven says it’s being scapegoated.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

A national real estate firm said workers feel unsafe outside its office building at 18th and Blake in LoDo, an issue that it lays at the feet of its ground-floor tenant: 7-Eleven.But 7-Eleven said it is being scapegoated for downtown’s lingering problem of vagrancy.This debate between landlord and tenant played out in letters between lawyers last year. It escalated Oct. 16 when 7-Eleven’s corporate office sued the owner of 1755 Blake St.The dispute began in September 2021, when Seattle-based Unico paid $61.2 million for the five-story building. 7-Eleven had been a tenant for 11 years by that time.Within months of buying the property, Unico began complaining of problems there.“Over the last several weeks, one person has overdosed in front of the premises, a stabbing suspect fled into the premises, a partially clothed man slept in front of the store, a family slept outside (it), and an exterior window was shattered,” Unico’s property manager, Maria Clark, wrote to 7-Eleven’s corporate...

Laphonza Butler won't run for a full U.S. Senate term

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

Recently appointed California Democratic U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler will not run for a full term in 2024, the Senator announced Thursday.Butler, the former president of political action committee EMILY's List, was appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill the late Dianne Feinstein's seat.She was sworn in earlier this month and there had been speculation that she could enter the race from the formidable position of effectively being a sitting U.S. Senator. Former KTLA 5 reporter Christina Pascucci running for U.S. Senate "I’ve spent the past 16 days pursuing my clarity - what kind of life I want to have, what kind of service I want to offer and what kind of voice I want to bring forward," Sen. Butler said in a statement. "After considering those questions I’ve decided not to run for Senate in the upcoming election." Butler said she plans to make the most of her remaining time in office, which is over a full calendar year."California voters want leaders who think abou...

Authorities seek public’s help to identify suspects in Palmdale Ulta robbery

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s help to identify potential suspects regarding a robbery in Palmdale.The incident occurred at an Ulta Beauty location in Palmdale, located on 10th St.. The incident took place on June 20.Two woman suspects were seen entering the store and leaving with over $1,800 worth of perfume. (LA County Sheriff’s Department) Two women were seen entering the store and leaving with over $1,800 worth of perfume, according to a news release.Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Chavez with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Palmdale Sheriff Station at (661)272-2482.Information regarding the incident can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips,” or by visiting the LA Crime Stoppers website.

Pedestrian Accident on Canton Street Kills Woman [Dallas, TX]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

Woman Fatally Struck in Deadly Pedestrian Collision near South Crowdus StreetDALLAS, TX (October 19, 2023) – A pedestrian accident claimed the life of one woman on Canton Street, late Friday night.At approximately 11:00 p.m., law enforcement arrived at the location near South Crowdus Street.Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. It appears that a woman was attempting to cross the intersection when she was struck by a passing vehicle.Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and declared the female pedestrian deceased. However, authorities have not disclosed her identity.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of the deceased woman who are grieving over the loss of their loved one. May you find comfort and strength during this diffi...

Civic Takes its Duty to Rock Seriously

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

In these trying times, the power of adrenalin-fueled proto-punk cannot be underestimated. Melbourne Australia’s Civic serve it up on record and on stage. With Taken By Force, their release on ATO Records from earlier this year earning new fans, the band is building on its following with a U.S. tour (their first time playing here).Expect garage-y abandon and vociferous flair in the live setting as the quartet presents its fusion of heavy guitars and growling vocals on introspective numbers about the life changes we all go through and hopefully grow from. The band is in the midst of its evolution, like we all are, really. Check out their new single, “Hourglass,” (which they’re sure to play at the LA show) for a revved run-through before the gig. Civic at the Knitting Factory: 8 p.m on Saturday, October 21. knittingfactory.com/tm-event/civic-mainliners-jagg                     ...

Woman Dies in Pedestrian Accident on Mack Road [Sacramento, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

Female Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Summersdale DriveSACRAMENTO, CA (October 19, 2023) – Wednesday morning, a pedestrian accident claimed the life of one woman on Mack Road.At approximately 7:20 a.m., authorities arrived at the scene near Summersdale Drive. According to reports, a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the investigation.Medical personnel pronounced the female pedestrian dead at the scene. However, her name and place of residence have not yet been disclosed by authorities.As a result of the incident, Sacramento Officials closed off Mack Road between Tangerine Avenue and Center Parkway for the purposes of the investigation. No further information has been made available to the public at this time.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased woman. May you find comfort and...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Alameda, Piedmont and Oakland the week of Oct. 9

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

A house in Piedmont that sold for $4.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Alameda, Piedmont and Oakland in the past week.In total, 18 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.1 million. The average price per square foot was $838.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 9 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.9 million, single-family house in the 100 block of Wallace RoadThe property in the 100 block of Wallace Road in Piedmont has new owners. The price was $1,880,000. The house was built in 1947 and has a living area of 1,675 square feet. The price per square foot is $1,122. The house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms.Wallace Road9. $2.1 million, single-family home in the first block of Observation PlaceThe 4,278 square-foot single-family house in the first block of Observation Place in ...

Renovated San Jose park honors California’s ‘Prune King’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

It’s a real shame that Leonard McKay didn’t live to see Pellier Park finally reopen Wednesday. The longtime San Jose historian and member of the historical society E Clampus Vitus — along with Jim Arbuckle — was the driving force behind building a city park to honor Louis Pellier, who was the renowned “Prune King” of California back in the late 1800s.McKay and Arbuckle raised money for the park on a half-acre of land at Terraine and St. James streets downtown — once the site of the Pellier house and the City Gardens, a nursery managed by Pellier and his brothers, Pierre and Jean. The red-shirted members of E Clampus Vitus’ Mountain Charlie Chapter 1850 volunteered $70,000 in labor — that’s 1970s dollars — to build the park, which originally was dedicated for San Jose’s 200th birthday in 1977.A single French prune tree is one of the features of the rnovated Pellier Park, now open after a public ceremony, Wednesda...

Antioch police ID four cops who shot and wounded homicide suspect; one had spent just 4 days on the job

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

ANTIOCH — The four police officers who shot and wounded a homicide suspect earlier this month included a new officer who had been sworn in just four days earlier.Police said the Antioch police officers who shot guns in the Oct. 1 incident were Thomas Borg, Dustin Dibble, Shawn Marques, and Kyle Armstrong. In a statement, Antioch police also identified the suspect as 30-year-old Daniel Mackin, of Antioch.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | California DOJ claims Vallejo police violated U.S. Constitution Crime and Public Safety | California bans controversial ‘excited delirium’ diagnosis; is first state to do so Crime and Public Safety | Editorial: San Jose cops’ troubling use of force with mentally ill Crime and Public Safety | Body camera video shows East Bay cops shot, killed man with rifles from a long distance Crime and Public Safety | White House condemns crash into Chinese Consulate in S...

Home decor: Storage solutions for all those toys and baby equipment

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:19 GMT

If necessity is the mother of invention, motherhood is the inventor of organization. Anyone who’s become a parent knows that if you thought keeping your house and life pulled together before kids was tough, lookout Baby! Here comes chaos.Although nothing can prepare you for the upheaval, Ría Safford’s new book, “The Organized Home for New Parents: Create Routine-Ready Spaces for Your Baby’s First Years,” out this month from Blue Star Press, gives new parents a running start.The Dallas mother of three left a corporate job when her first child was born and started her organizing company that year. “This did not come easy,” she said. “I’m a naturally messy person, but I couldn’t keep flying by the seat of my pants.”Her experiences inspired this new, richly photographed book for parents with kids between newborn and two.“Everything else about babies is really out of our control, but this book is about what you can control,” she said. “It’s (a) girlfriend guide. I took my mis...