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Former Tom’s Diner, now home to cocktail bar, marketed for lease

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

Another new era might already be in store for Tom’s Diner, one year after the latest began.The 1960s Googie-style building at 601 E. Colfax Ave., which was renovated and rebranded last year as the cocktail-centric eatery Tom’s Starlight, is being marketed for lease.Marketing materials on the website of brokerage David, Hicks & Lampert advertise the 3,700-square-foot building as a “turnkey restaurant” that can fit 90 people inside and another 245 on the outdoor patio.The property is owned by Cleveland-based GBX Group. GBX spokesman Phil Winton told BusinessDen Wednesday that the company and Tom’s Starlight owner Tom Messina are “gauging interest from restaurateurs and others to transition daily operations of Tom’s Starlight, possibly/likely under a new name and concept.”“Tom is in the twilight of his working career and has expressed a desire to spend more time with family and away from the restaurant he has operated for decades,” Winton said.Asked if the financial performance of ...

James Harden officially introduced as member of Los Angeles Clippers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

After weeks of "will they, won't they?" speculation, future NBA Hall-of-Famer James Harden is officially a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.The Clippers held an introductory press conference on Thursday, welcoming "The Beard" to Los Angeles.Harden joins the Clippers via a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, which was consummated earlier this week. As part of the deal, the Clippers acquired both Harden and forward P.J. Tucker in exchange for forwards Robert Covington, Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris and KJ. Martin and an array of NBA Draft compensation. The Clippers also acquired Serbian center Filip Petrušev, whom they have since shipped to the Sacramento Kings, giving the 23-year-old a chance to compete for a spot in the team's rotation. Lakers, Clippers debut new ‘City Edition’ jerseys The acquisition comes just in time for the team's upcoming contest against the New York Knicks on Monday, which will soon be followed by the team's opening round matchup in the league's new in-seaso...

Authorities recover body found in the water off Point Mugu in Ventura County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

Deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and lifeguards recovered a body that was found in the water off Point Mugu on Thursday.Authorities responded to a beach at Mugu Rock along the Pacific Coast Highway at about 11:45 a.m. after receiving a report of a person in the water who was not breathing, officials said.They recovered the body of a male. No information about the victim was released, and neither was the potential cause of death.It is not immediately known if the Sheriff's Department is considering the incident a crime.

Dodgers agree to extension with third baseman Max Muncy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

One of the Los Angeles Dodgers' most pressing offseason priorities is now in the rearview after the team agreed to a contract extension with third baseman Max Muncy.The Dodgers and Muncy, 33, agreed to a two-year extension Thursday, according to the team. The news was first reported by Fansided's Robert Murray and later confirmed by ESPN's Alden González.Muncy returns to the Dodgers, who were bounced from the MLB playoffs in a 4-game sweep by the eventual National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks, after batting .212 on the season and tying a career-high with 36 home runs. Muncy is a two-time MLB All-Star with the Dodgers and has the tenth-most home runs in Dodgers history.The Dodgers had Muncy under a team option for the 2024 season with a salary set at $14 million, according to Spotrac. This new deal will replace the 2024 team option and keep Muncy under contract through at least 2025, González said on X, formerly Twitter.The deal is worth $24 million, the team says, and will i...

Man to be sentenced in California's first fentanyl-related murder case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

A man convicted of second-degree murder in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case will be sentenced to prison on Friday.Vicente David Romero, 34, was found guilty of murder in August in a landmark trial for the state of California. During the trial, Romero admitted to giving 26-year-old Kelsey King a “split” pill that he knew contained fentanyl in Temecula on June 16, 2020.King later overdosed and died on the synthetic opioid, which officials say is more than 50 times more potent than heroin. Romero also admitted to additional charges related to firearms possession. He's expected in court at 8:30 a.m., at which point he could be sentenced to 15 years in prison. Romero’s case is the first of 25 active fentanyl-related homicide cases to go to trial in Riverside County, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.

Two Pronounced Dead after Solo Car Crash on State Route 54 [San Diego, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

Driver and Passenger Dies in Fatal Single-Vehicle Rollover CrashSAN DIEGO, CA (November 2, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, two people were pronounced dead following a solo car crash on State Route 54.Around 2:30 a.m., law enforcement received a dispatch call near the westbound State Route 54 exit to Woodman Street. Moreover, the CHP received information indicating that a Nissan 370z, carrying two occupants, was traveling at excessive speeds in the westbound lanes when it suddenly veered to the right and collided forcefully with an elevated curb and guardrail.As a result, the impact of the crash sent the Nissan to roll over and end up in a steep ravine. The 52-year-old driver and his passenger suffered life-threatening injuries.Unfortunately, both of them succumbed to their injuries, and responding paramedics pronounced them deceased. Their identities were not yet revealed by the deputies.Consequently, the authorities blocked the Woodman Drive on-ramp to west SR-54 while they cle...

3 Injured in Car Accident on South Vermont Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

Three Hospitalized after Auto Collision near Slauson AvenueLOS ANGELES, CA (November 2, 2023) – An accident involving a car took place on South Vermont Avenue Thursday afternoon, resulting in the hospitalization of at least three individuals.The incident unfolded at approximately 3:45 p.m. in the 5900 block of South Vermont Avenue, just north of Slauson Avenue.Upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered that a car had collided with a one-story building housing Armor Dentistry, a children’s dental office.Firefighters successfully extricated three individuals from the wreckage. Among them, a woman and a juvenile passenger of the vehicle required medical attention. Paramedics also transported these two patients to a nearby hospital, although the exact nature of their injuries remains unspecified.Furthermore, an occupant inside the dental office complained of health issues following the incident and was also transported by ambulance. After fulfilling their initial resp...

4 Hospitalized after 2-Car Crash on Creath Place [San Antonio, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

Speeding Collision near Walhalla Avenue Injured At Least Five PeopleSAN ANTONIO, TX (November 2, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, a two-vehicle crash injured five individuals on Creath Place.The incident occurred within the 200 block of Creath Place around noon on October 19th, as confirmed by the authorities.According to reports, a teenager was speeding southbound on Walhalla Avenue when he ran through a stop sign and struck an eastbound car with four individuals inside.Responding medics transported the four occupants and the driver to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further details including the identities of the victims were made available to the public.At the time, police only identified the driver as a 15-year-old and issued a citation for driving without a license.Moreover, the car crash on Creath Place is still being investigated and additional information will be given once they are available.One small driving mistake can easily lead to a dangerous car cra...

Driver Fatally Struck after Attempting to Flee Collision on Loop 820 [Fort Worth, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

Suspect Pronounced Dead after Hit-and-Run Accident near Martha LaneFORT WORTH, TX (November 2, 2023) – A tragic incident occurred Friday night, when a driver, attempting to escape a collision on Loop 820 was struck and killed.At approximately 8:00 p.m., law enforcement arrived at the location in the 2110 block of Northwest Loop 820, near Martha Lane, on October 20th. Officers say an individual exited their vehicle in an attempt to flee from the accident, only to be struck by the driver of an oncoming vehicle.The pedestrian’s injuries were so severe that medical personnel on the scene had to declare him deceased.However, the identity of the victim has not been disclosed by authorities as of now. Currently, an active investigation is in progress to gather more information.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Losing a loved one in a ca...

Three Dead after Solo-Vehicle Crash on Highway 44 [Shingletown, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:56:39 GMT

Car Accident near Bush Creek Road Kills 3, Two Children InjuredSHINGLETOWN, CA (November 2, 2023) – Tuesday night, a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 44 left at least three people dead, and two juveniles hurt.The fatal accident happened around 7:55 p.m. along westbound Highway 44, approaching Bush Creek Road.According to CHP, a 4Runner attempted to avoid a deer on the roadway. Consequently, the 4 Runner went off the north road edge of the highway where it overturned and crashed into a large tree.Consequently, emergency responders extricated five people inside the vehicle. Four of the occupants were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.Three of the occupants sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.Paramedics rushed the two other patients, believed to be juveniles, to Mercy Medical Center in Redding. They were eventually airlifted to UC Davis for treatment of major injuries.Additionally, a large portion of the surrounding area was temporarily shut down to all...