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California bill would prohibit K9 units from using force on people

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

A bill before the California Assembly might change the way police K9 units are used in the state.Assembly Bill 742 does not intend to prevent law enforcement agencies from using dogs, but it would prohibit dogs from being used as crowd control or for capturing a suspect, said the bill's author, Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Riverside)."We are seeing when police canines are being used, they are causing more injuries than police batons and Tasers," he said. "When we began to dissect the data, we found gross disparities with who the police dogs were being used on and the severity of the injuries we began to see."Almost two-thirds of people hurt or injured by K9 units are Black or Latino, Jackson said, and 12% of all serious or deadly injuries involving police use of force were injuries from a canine."We believe this is a commonsense and balanced approach to public safety" said Carlos Marquez, executive director of ACLU California Action. "We trusted them with this tool for the purpos...

Best Waterproof Jewelry: Top 7 Brands & Buyers Guide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

Nobody wants to leave the house wearing cheap-looking jewelry. However, the quality of a jewelry piece is not always predicated on its price tag. After all, jewelry is an expression of one’s personality, and we understand that finding high-quality, waterproof, and tarnish-free jewelry can be a challenge. The best waterproof jewelry is corrosion-free, scratch free, lightweight, and durable. So whether you’re looking for 18k gold jewelry for everyday wear or something fancier that’s tarnish resistant, we created a comprehensive guide to help you find your perfect fit.Top 7 Waterproof Jewelry BrandsAfter evaluating multiple jewelry brands, we have narrowed our list to the top 7:EVIE Jewelry– Best overallHey Harper – Runner UpEllie Vail – Best durable jewelryGorjana – Best jewelry for giftsCatbird – Best minimalist jewelryBubs & Sass – Best hand-stamped jewelryMejuri – Good ValueHow We Chose the Seven BrandsHere are the pri...

Women Can Do It All: Senior Director of Foxit, Alisa Fetic, Shares Her Story of Success and Why Equality in the Workplace Is a Non-negotiable

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

From the beginning of the 20th century, women have taken their place in the workforce through their resiliency and genius. In the past decade alone, they have made extraordinary strides in the business world and beyond. From entrepreneurs to corporate leaders, they continue to break barriers and transform industries with their innovative ideas.Not only that, but they are an undeniable driving force for economic growth. According to recent studies, the increased participation of women in business activities can lead to greater economic prosperity. For example, women-owned businesses are a significant contributor to the economy, generating millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in revenue each year. So if the goal is to create a more prosperous and sustainable economy, this is the way forward.However, it is important to acknowledge the underrepresentation they still face in the upper echelons of corporate America – still present today and in the near future. For this reason – and t...

The Art of Connecting: Finding Your Tribe in LA’s Event Scene

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

Going out in Los Angeles is an art form. It’s a big city, in every way. So how do smart Angelenos make sense of the chaos? What platforms are they using, and how are they making the most of life right now?A sophisticated strategy is the only way to go out in LA – there’s too much going on for a scattergun approach. What you need is so much more than a guide to going out. What you need is a means of cultivating the right connections when you get there. Ideally, even before you get there.THE GUIDESIRL is one such guide. IRL is a platform – short for ‘In Real Life’ – designed specifically to help outgoing folks in Los Angeles and beyond connect seamlessly around shared interests. So there’s events, such as standup comedy and music concerts, but also the potential to link up with the right community around the event. More on that in a moment.Eventbrite is an OG ticketing platform that’s been transitioning into curation and promotion – everything from beer fests to underground jazz sessi...

Top 10 Industry Disruptors to Follow in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

#1 – Steve SchofieldSteve Schofield is a highly accomplished individual, boasting a multi-faceted career that has spanned numerous decades in various industries. Among the entities that Steve’s been involved in, he acts as the head and visionary behind three diverse ventures — Zoic Studios, Modop Digital & Films, and Schofield’s Flowers, and holds the prestigious titles of President, Chief Creative Officer, and Founder, respectively. Of the three companies, Schofield’s Flowers holds a particularly intriguing history, as it represents a revival of a family brand that was established initially as a flower shop in 1896. The flower shop was renowned for its exceptional services, catering to an elite clientele of its era’s top celebrities, mobsters, and athletes, and was even the site of Dean O’Banion’s killing by Al Capone. Today, Schofield’s Flowers continues to operate with the same level of distinction, its mission to assist brands in thriving ...

Rap Legend Kurupt of “Tha Dogg Pound” Joins Lil Pimpin & Luckie Mazi on  “Gotta Get It”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

“Gotta Get It” is a syncopation of west coast lyrics, midwest sound, east coast flow and dirty southern bounce. After premiering on the nationally syndicated radio program, “The Ryan Show FM” listeners of the show crowned the single the best of the “2022 West Coast Marathon”.Luckie Mazi also known as “The Greatest Promoter on Earth” is a seasoned entertainment industry professional hailing from the Windy City. While traveling the country as an upcoming artist, Luckie learned the business from the late long-time music veteran and record promoter DeWayne Holmes. After nearly a decade of working alongside Mr. Holmes and major record labels including Interscope, Capitol and J Records, Luckie decided to move to Las Vegas.It was in “Sin City” that Luckie partnered up with west coast staple Lil Pimpin of DPG. The duo presented the idea of a potential collaboration to hip hop legend Kurupt. After hearing the track the icon proceede...

Bay Area arts, 8 shows to see this weekend and beyond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

There are a lot of great shows to see in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond. Here is a partial rundown.Classical picks: ‘La Boheme,’ Frederica Von StadeA traveling “Boheme,” a cello quintet, and Frederica Von Stade at Kohl Mansion are three of this week’s premier classical events.“Boheme Out of the Box”: Attention, opera lovers — “La Boheme” may be coming your way. In the coming weeks, San Francisco Opera’s new initiative will bring Puccini’s opera to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area. Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, who recently staged a dynamic “Falstaff” at Opera San Jose, this condensed, family-friendly “Boheme” includes S.F. Opera Adler fellows and guest artists in a traveling caravan, with afternoon and evening performances in Alameda, South San Francisco, Los Gatos, and Dublin. Details: Friday through April 2; free; more information at sfopera.com.Five Cellos at Gold Coast: The Gold Coast Chamber Players welcome the Sakura Cello Quintet in a wide-r...

First listen: Lauren Daigle delivers gorgeous first single from new album

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

Lauren Daigle fans has released the first single from her upcoming studio album.It’s called “Thank God I Do” and, well, it’s absolutely amazing.Of course, that’s pretty much what fans have come to expect from this immensely talented singer-songwriter, who is known for the platinum-plus singles “You Say,” “Rescue” and “Look Up Child” and many other winning songs.“Thank You God” was released today (May 8) and immediately went into heavy rotation on contemporary Christian music station K-LOVE.The song definitely should get fans even more excited about hearing the rest of Daigle’s upcoming fourth full-length studio effort, which follows the chart-topping “Look Up Child” album from 2018.“This is my most precious project,” Daigle reportedly said in a news release. “It’s got fun moments, solemn moments, extrovert moments and introvert moments. And I’m just thrilled about taking my songwriting fu...

Photos: Bay Area mansion seen in ‘The Princess Diaries’ and owned by ex-owner of SF Giants selling for $8.9 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairytale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million, reports Mansion Global.A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography) A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography) The house appeared as the façade of the high school attended by actress Anne Hathaway’s character, who discovers her royal lineage in the 2001 film, according to the report.A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography) A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography)&n...

Map: How much rain will you get in the upcoming California storm? Search your address to find out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:52 GMT

Another atmospheric river is expected to slam into California this week, bringing several inches of rain to the Bay Area and several feet of fresh snow to parts of the California Sierra.Winter storm, power outage and wet weather driving tipsReady for a power outage? 5 things you probably forgot to doHere are tips for driving on wet roads from our Mr. RoadshowAnd here are Mr. Roadshow’s tips for driving in snowHow to sign up for flood and other alerts in your neighborhoodWatch how to use sandbags, plastic and plywood to protect your home from floodingLatest Bay Area weather coverageThe forecasted downpour will further alleviate drought conditions, which now effect less than half the Golden State.But if you’re racing to fix a leaky roof or clear out your storm drains, you may wonder how much rain is forecast near you in the next three days?Below is an interactive map that shows the total forecast rainfall for the next 72 hours. Click the map to get rainfall estimates where you ...