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Sheila E. to receive historic star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

California native and percussion legend Sheila E. is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, making history as the first female solo percussionist to receive the honor.“Sheila E. is a powerhouse in the music industry. She has had quite an iconic career and has performed with the best!” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Sheila E.’s star is located at 6752 Hollywood Blvd. in front of the Musician’s Institute.Joining her for the induction ceremony will be singer/songwriter Jimmy Jam Harris, H.E.R. and fellow Walk of Famer and Beatles drummer Ringo Starr.Musician Sheila E. performs on stage at the seventh annual VH1 "Divas" Concert Benefiting the Save the Music Foundation at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, April 18, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)“The Glamorous Life” singer grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by music. Her father was a percussionist, and she counts Santana founder Coke Escov...

Three Dead, One Hospitalized after Solo-Vehicle Accident on Whitewood Road [Murrieta, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

Single-Car Accident on Alta Murrieta Elementary School Left Three FatalitiesMURRIETA, CA (July 12, 2023) – Saturday evening, a solo-vehicle accident on Whitewood Road left three people dead and one person injured.Police responded to the fatal crash around 11:10 p.m. at the parking lot of Alta Murrieta Elementary School at 3900 Whitewood Road.Upon arrival, officers discovered a white four-door Tesla on fire with a lone male occupant outside suffering from serious injuries.Eventually, paramedics rushed the man to a local hospital for immediate medical treatment. His condition remains unknown.In addition, responding units from Murrieta Fire Department found three victims inside the vehicle after they extinguished the flames. Unfortunately, the victims, including the driver, were pronounced dead at the scene.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the incident and the identities of the parties involved remain undisclosed.Those with additional information about the Whitewood...

American Coin Co.: Empowering Clients and Building Trust in the Financial World with Vice President and Director, Brett Bultje

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

In the fast-paced, high-risk world of finance and investment, where trust and integrity are the most important currency, Brett Bultje, Vice President of Sales at American Coin Co., is establishing himself as a steadfast advocate for ethics, compliance and education.A unique attribute distinguishing Bultje and the company is his commitment to building a solid and cohesive compliance team and dedication to process improvement, skills reinforced by his education while becoming a Six Sigma White Belt, training that provides an understanding of the principles and concepts of Six Sigma methodology for process improvement. As a sales team leader, Bultje is excellent in coaching, mentoring and collaborating with the team on a group and individual basis to ensure compliance but most importantly to develop and grow team members.Strong leadership is critical in building a compliance culture within an organization and Bultje is committed to promoting protective guardrails within the organizatio...

Unleashing Taboo and Absurdity: A Daring Comedy Duo in “A Sociopath & a Psychopath”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

The unlikely yet potent partnership between comedy trailblazers, Stephanie Tejada and Jaclyn Passaro, has led to the creation of the groundbreaking sketch comedy show, “A Sociopath & a Psychopath.” With Tejada playing Ratchetta and Passaro taking on the role of Angie, this audacious series, noted for its bold humor, sharp commentary, and incisive exploration of controversial subjects, is turning heads in the comedy landscape and building a dedicated fan base.“A Sociopath & a Psychopath” is the ingenious brainchild of Jaclyn Passaro, a comedy virtuoso renowned for pushing boundaries. She envisioned a late-night comedy that would dare to grapple with taboo subjects, encouraging thoughtful discussions through her brand of humor. The outcome is a comedy show that both questions and redefines norms, eliciting laughter and stimulating contemplation among its viewers.Sharing the limelight with Jaclyn, Stephanie Tejada navigates complex themes with unfettered...

Santu Maya Killed in Hit-and-Run on Foothill Boulevard [Oakland, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

Driver Wanted after Hit-and-Run Crash in Oakland IntersectionOAKLAND, CA (July 12, 2023) – Friday evening, a hit-and-run accident on Foothill Boulevard claimed the life of Santu Maya. The incident took place on June 16th, shortly after 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Vicksburg Avenue.According to reports, two blocks south of Horace Mann Elementary School a vehicle struck Maya as she was walking in the area. According to witnesses, the collision was caused by an illegal street race. However, the driver did not stop and render aid to the victim. They instead fled the scene.Eventually, responding officers arrived and transported Maya to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. Later, at the hospital, officials pronounced 58-year-old Santu Maya, of Oakland, dead due to the extent of her condition.Those with further information regarding the Foothill Boulevard hit-and-run crash are encouraged to contact Oakland Officials as soon as possibl...

Building a Thriving Community: Christopher Thompson on the Power of Peer Support in Sober Sidekick

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

There may be no greater asset during substance abuse recovery than community.Leaning on others for support and listening as they discuss their own path to sobriety establishes a groundwork for two-way dialogue and a nurturing environment for those in need.“Historically, peer support has been shown to be a key component of many existing addiction treatment and recovery approaches,” according to the National Institutes of Health. “…The community reinforcement approach has demonstrated the importance of valued social roles in maintaining abstinence, which is the foundation of the peer support relationship.”When it comes to the sheer number of people who are in recovery, the stakes could not be higher for maintaining a strong sense of community in the healing process. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 7 in 10—72.2 percent or 20.9 million—adults who ever had a substance use problem consider themselves to be recovering or in recovery.As he continues on his pa...

From Surviving to Thriving:  5 Top Inspiring TEDx Talks for Female Empowerment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

The conversation around female empowerment has grown tremendously over the years, with women worldwide demanding to take control of their lives, make their own decisions, and reach their full potential. The journey toward empowerment requires dismantling societal norms and cultural biases that restrict women’s opportunities and limit their potential. The 5 TEDx talks below provide valuable insights into how women can become more empowered in their personal and professional lives.Conscious Empowerment and Collective Liberation | Melanie Klein | TEDxFarmingdaleIn her TEDx Farmingdale talk, “Conscious Empowerment and Collective Liberation, Melanie C. Klein, an empowerment and success coach, delivers a thought-provoking talk on the dangers of the media’s influence on young women and the importance of conscious decision-making. Drawing from her expertise in media literacy, sociology, gender/women’s studies, and social justice theory, Klein sheds light on the harmf...

Two Injured after Police Pursuit on Valencia Street [San Francisco, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

Traffic Accident on 22nd Street Left Several HurtSAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 12, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, two people sustained injuries in a police pursuit on Valencia Street.The incident happened on June 21st just after 5:00 p.m. Officers spotted a vehicle, allegedly involved in a crime at the 2600 block of Mission Street.Furthermore, the police started a chase of the suspect and their vehicle ended up crashing into Lucca Ravioli and injuring two people.Consequently, the two injured people were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds.Meanwhile, the suspect vehicle got away and there was no information available about them, the SFPD said.No additional information was added by the authorities and further investigation is still ongoing.Make our roads safer by abiding by all traffic laws and following the conditions of the road. Remember that willfully disregarding traffic laws and engaging in unsafe driving behaviors frequently lead to auto accidents that ca...

Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run on Capitol Expressway [San Jose, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

Driver Wanted Following Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Monterey HighwaySAN JOSE, CA (July 12, 2023) – Saturday night, a hit-and-run on Capitol Expressway claimed the life of a female pedestrian.Officers responded to the crash around 9:45 p.m. on Capitol Expressway, near the Monterey Highway interchange.According to the investigators, a vehicle traveling westbound on the expressway hit a woman for unknown reasons. Following the collision, the driver fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim. At this time, police have not released a description of the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle.Responding paramedics arrived at the scene and transported the woman to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.At around 10:36 p.m., authorities closed down the westbound Capitol Expressway from Seven Trees Boulevard to Snell Avenue to perform cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, the identity of the deceased victim remains undisclosed to the public.Those who witnessed th...

Milan Kundera dies at 94; ‘Unbearable Lightness of Being’ author fled Czechoslovakia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:27 GMT

By Elaine Ganley and Lori Hinnant | Associated PressPARIS — Milan Kundera, the renowned but reclusive author whose dissident writings transformed him into an exiled satirist of totalitarianism and explorer of identity and the human condition, has died in Paris. He was 94.Kundera died Tuesday afternoon, his long-standing publishing house Gallimard said in a one-sentence statement Wednesday. It confirmed that he died in Paris, where he has lived for decades, but provided no further information.The European Parliament held a moment of silence upon news of his passing. Kundera held both French and Czech nationality, which he lost and then regained.Kundera was a man of few words whose novels were translated into dozens of languages, but he abhorred the publicity that came with it, refusing interviews.“I dream of a world where writers are obliged by law to keep their identity secret and use pseudonyms,” he wrote in the 1986 essay, “The Art of the Novel.” Kundera us...