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'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson begins lengthy sentence at North Kern State Prison

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

Actor Danny Masterson, known for his role in the sitcom “That ‘70s Show,’ was received by the North Kern State Prison on Wednesday, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The 47-year-old was sentenced to 30 years-to-life in prison for raping two women on Sept. 7.  South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ found dead An initial jury failed to reach verdicts on the three counts of rape Masterson was facing in December and a mistrial was declared. Prosecutors retried Masterson on all counts earlier this year, and he was found guilty of two of the three counts on May 31, 2023. FILE- Ashton Kutcher, left, and Danny Masterson present the award for collaborative video of the year at the CMT Music Awards at Music City Center on June 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)Both incidents occurred at Masterson’s Hollywood-area home in 2003 when he was at the height of his fame due to the success of “T...

Pasadena opens its visitor hotline ahead of Rose Parade, Rose Bowl

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

The City of Pasadena is preparing for an influx of visitors coming to the city for the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl, and other New Year festivities. To help travelers plan their trip, the city has opened its visitor hotline.The visitor hotline opened early Wednesday morning with a ribbon cutting at the Pasadena Convention Center. The 2024 Rose Royal Court, Councilmembers Felicia Williams and Tyrone Hampton and others were in attendance for the annual opening ceremony. Click here for KTLA's Rose Parade coverage Travelers can call the hotline and have another person answer questions regarding the city’s end-of-the-year festivities. Callers can also inquire about dining options, logistics and more.The Visit Pasadena visitor hotline has been around for 40 years.“The parade has been going on for 135 years, and it became evident that we needed to make sure that we helped people understand what they can do to come to see the parade, see the game, and give enough information to enjoy the exper...

Yolanda Castillo and Alicia Salinas Flores Killed in Car Accident on US 287 [Donley County, TX]

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Auto Collision near ClarendonDONLEY COUNTY, TX (December 27, 2023) – Yolanda Castillo and Alicia Salinas Flores died Sunday in a car accident on US 287.The incident took place approximately at 12:30 a.m., roughly three miles to the east of Clarendon.According to reports, the driver of a pickup truck deviated from the road, colliding with a traffic sign before returning to the roadway.Subsequently, an eastbound Nissan Altima collided with the pickup truck. Investigators revealed that the truck veered into a ditch and came to a stop against a barbed wire fence.Due to the severity of the injuries sustained, 77-year-old Salinas was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. Meanwhile, paramedics transported a passenger, 60-year-old Castillo of Memphis, to a nearby hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries.Currently, an active investigation into the crash is underway, and additional details will be provided once they become available.Sincere sympa...

Lake Merritt BART murder suspect serves as his own attorney in key hearing, with predictable results

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

OAKLAND — A 46-year-old Oklahoma native charged with murdering a man outside the Lake Merritt BART station last August shocked everyone with a surprise announcement at the start of a key pretrial hearing.Juan Andres Martinez announced at the start of his Nov. 13 preliminary hearing that he wished to serve as his own lawyer in a case where he faces 27 years to life if convicted. Though his education is limited to a high school diploma from Midwest City, Okla., Martinez assured Judge Rhonda Burgess that he had experience working in “finance, tech companies, television and film production” that would help him navigate the complex legal world.But by the end of the hearing, Martinez may have learned that some things are better left to professionals.“I don’t know if this is the time that I would make the argument that, yes, there was an altercation and I was being threatened,” he started saying, before Deputy District Attorney Jake O’Malley cut Ma...

Study: Social media companies made $11B in ad revenue from minors

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

By Barbara Ortutay and Haleluya Hadera | Associated PressSocial media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published on Wednesday.The researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate. They note such regulations, as well as greater transparency from tech companies, could help alleviate harms to youth mental health and curtail potentially harmful advertising practices that target children and adolescents.To come up with the revenue figure, the researchers estimated the number of users under 18 on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube in 2022 based on population data from the U.S. Census and survey data from Common Sense Media and Pew Research. They then used data fro...

Jacques Delors dies at 98; French official is credited for building modern European Union

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

By John-Thor Dahlburg | Associated PressBRUSSELS — Jacques Delors, a Paris bank messenger’s son who became the visionary and builder of a more unified Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union, has died in Paris, the Delors Institute think tank told The Associated Press on Wednesday. He was 98.“The whole of Europe mourns the death of one of its greatest architects,” the institute said in a statement. “The best results of European integration cannot be dissociated from the vision, the courage, the conviction, the perseverance and the relentless work which characterized Jacques Delors’ work during his 10 years at the head of the European Commission.”Paying tribute, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said: “This grandson of farmers and the son of a bank employee, whose rise was entirely due to his talent, never allowed the lofty heights to corrupt his human righteousness.”Delors “became the builder of the EU as we know it today,” German Chancel...

San Jose Sharks’ lengthy injury list grows by one

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

The San Jose Sharks added forward/defenseman Jacob MacDonald to their already lengthy injured reserve list Wednesday.MacDonald suffered an injury to his lower body after he scored in the third period of Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks, coach David Quinn told San Jose Hockey Now on Wednesday morning before the Sharks played the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood was ill Wednesday and did not take part in the Sharks’ morning skate. With Blackwood appearing to be unavailable, the Sharks recalled goalie Magnus Chrona from the Barracuda. Kaapo Kahkonen will start against the Kings.The Sharks now have five players on IR, tied for the most in the NHL. MacDonald joins Matt Benning (lower body), Ty Emberson (lower body), centers Nico Sturm (hand), and Ryan Carpenter (mid-body).MacDonald, 30, has six goals this season, the sixth-most on the Sharks. He’s most recently played as a depth forward but has also spent time this season as a defenseman.Chron...

Tatum O’Neal and two brothers shut out of Ryan O’Neal’s funeral, one brother says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

Even though Tatum O’Neal said that she and her father, Ryan O’Neal, had overcome some of the conflicts in their stormy relationship and were on “good terms” when he died on Dec. 8, she reportedly did not receive an invitation to his funeral over the weekend.Neither did her younger brother, Griffin O’Neal, or her younger half-brother, Redmond O’Neal, Griffin O’Neal said in an interview with the New York Post. Both Griffin and Redmond O’Neal also had volatile relationships with the “Love Story” actor, who was as well known for his troubled family life as for starring in classic 1970s movies.“I wasn’t even invited to send him off,” Griffin O’Neal told The Post. “I’m the hated son who told the truth. Dark times in this family. Love means never having to say you’re sorry — and Ryan never did, to anyone.”LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 30: Actor Griffin O’Neal (R) attends Farrah Fawcett’s funeral service held at th...

Montgomery Co. police identify Rockville woman struck, killed by 2 drivers

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

A 70-year-old woman is dead after being struck by two vehicles while crossing a street Tuesday night in Rockville, Maryland.Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a crash in the area of Veirs Mill Road and Atlantic Avenue around 6:50 p.m., authorities said.A preliminary investigation revealed Rockville resident Teresa Moreno De Mejia, 70, was crossing Veirs Mill Road at Atlantic Avenue when two vehicles traveling eastbound struck her, according to police. She was declared dead at the scene.The drivers of the two striking vehicles stayed at the scene, police said.Police previously believed a third vehicle was “possibly involved in the collision” and sought the other driver. The department said it has ceased the search for additional vehicles after investigators determined the woman was only struck by two vehicles.The investigation into the crash is ongoing as anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 240-773-6620.As a result...

Houston’s Stroud returns to practice with Texans but remains in concussion protocol

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:48:52 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the star rookie remains in the concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s game against Tennessee is uncertain.“He’s in stage four of the concussion protocol, still has one more phase,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. Stroud has missed the past two games after sustaining a concussion in a Dec. 10 loss to the Jets when his head bounced off the turf after taking a hit with about 6½ minutes left in the fourth quarter.“It’s encouraging to have C.J. back out at practice today, it’s encouraging to see him,” Ryans said. “I think it just lifts everybody’s spirits to see him back doing well. He’s still progressing in the right direction so (I’m) happy about that.”The Texans (8-7) remain in contention for both the AFC South title and a wild-card playoff spot, but a loss Sunday would drop their chances to reach the postseason for the first time since 2019 to just 13%. Veteran Cas...