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Former Torrance bail agent sentenced for kidnapping, extorting clients

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

A former Torrance police officer and bail agent has been sentenced to prison for a scheme in which he apprehended clients prior to their court appearances and threatened to take them to jail unless they paid him out of pocket.Rehan Nazir, 51, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after being found guilty earlier this year of 17 felony charges, including kidnapping, extortion and false imprisonment.An investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the California Department of Insurance found that Nazir hired a group of bounty hunters to help him locate several people who posted their bonds and were released from jail prior to their next court date.Nazir and his employees would apprehend people who were legally free from holding and threaten to take them back to jail unless they paid cash or handed over personal property.In one instance, the bounty hunters broke into a home and detained multiple people at gunpoint as they searched for a person who had recently pos...

L.A. County minorities grappling with surge in hate crimes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

Hate crimes in Los Angeles County grew by 18% in 2022 over the prior year, according to a new report from the county’s Commission on Human Relations.The panel looked at data from more than 100 law enforcement agencies, community organizations and educational institutions, and identified 929 hate crimes in 2022, up from 790 in 2021 and the second-highest total in 20 years.Although African Americans only comprise about 9% of L.A. County's population, Blacks were disproportionately targeted and comprised 53% of racial hate crime victims in 2022, according to the report.“Racial, sexual orientation and religious hate crimes all grew sharply,” commissioners said in a news release on Wednesday. “But racism was by far the most common motivation, constituting 57% of all hate crimes. Racist crimes jumped 14%, from 476 to 545.” Fireworks thrown into Hermosa Beach nightclub crowd may be a hate crime Blacks were the most frequent victims but hate crimes targeting members of L.A. County’s Asian...

1 killed, 1 injured in Riverside County parking lot shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

One person was killed and another was hospitalized after being shot while sitting inside their vehicles in Riverside County.The suspect was identified as Louis Hernandez by the California Highway Patrol.On Nov. 26, California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of shots fired at the Mission Boulevard Park and Ride in Jurupa Valley around 9:38 a.m.Arriving officers found a woman who had been shot while sitting inside a silver 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. She was pronounced dead at the scene.A nearby man was sitting inside his 2003 Nissan Altima was also found with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.Hernandez had fled the scene and jumped into the bed of a pickup truck that was stopped at a red light, police said. The pickup truck belonged to an innocent bystander.The driver traveled to Ontario where he eventually stopped and Hernandez hopped off the truck bed. The driver then called the police to report the suspect.Ontario police eventually loca...

EVERY OTHER THURSDAY RELEASES THE COZIEST FW23 KNITWEAR DROP

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

Every Other Thursday came about from a moodboard that was created on Instagram that organically gained traction. Think images of Range Rovers & vintage porsche inspo, classic old money styling & subtle luxuries in life displayed. The instagram page which was once made for manifesting the life you aspire to live, gained a substantial amount of momentum and from there the eponymous lifestyle brand, Every other Thursday was born.The November FW23 focus on elevated essentials intended to last for generations to come. The brand once focused on loungewear, subtly branded sweats now has taken a step forward offering  elevated luxe monochromatic basics + Cardigans & crew neck knits in classic silhouettes. Sunglasses to elevate your everyday look and leather card holders in classic colors such as hunter green, cobalt blue and brown.One however can still find some of their ‘hero pieces’ such as everyday hoodies (that you will never want to take off)  as well as technical fleece ja...

The Best Bridal Boutique In LA Grace Loves Lace

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

With Engagement season upon us,brides searching for that perfect blend of bohemian beauty and soft elegance have already fallen in love with Australian designer Grace Loves Lace. Located on Abbot Kinney Blvd the flagship store stays true to the brand’s roots of the beautiful beaches of Burleigh Heads, Australia in Venice beach with the cool California Coastal vibe. The architectural open and airy space boasts lofty ceilings, glamorous lighting and luxe furnishings making it the perfect setting for your bridal fitting experience.Upon your arrival, a flute of bubbly awaits, and you and your guests are ushered into your private bridal suite, where you’ll craft cherished memories with your closest family and friends. The inviting, contemporary salon, with its lovely boho accents, creates the perfect showcase for Grace’s delicate collection of lace and sand-washed silk gowns. The dresses are handmade on a loom in the Australian studio, using century-old techniques to produce ...

The Legal Tapestry of IMEI Unlocking: A Comprehensive Guide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

IntroductionThe digital communication landscape is fraught with complex legal issues that govern the use and ownership of mobile devices. A pivotal aspect of this landscape is IMEI unlocking, a process that has been subject to legal scrutiny and regulation. Understanding the intricate legalities surrounding IMEI unlocking is crucial for consumers, carriers, and legal professionals alike. This article endeavors to untangle the complexities of the laws that frame IMEI unlocking, providing a clear, authoritative overview of where the legal boundaries lie in this essential mobile device practice.Understanding IMEI UnlockingIMEI unlocking has transformed from a niche concern to a widespread consumer demand. As of 2024, industry statistics indicate a steady increase in the number of unlocked phones. Data from a recent survey reveal that approximately 70% of consumers prefer to purchase unlocked phones for the flexibility they offer. This preference underscores the relevance of understandi...

BART suspends service between SF and Oakland after person enters trackway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – BART service was stopped Wednesday night between San Francisco and Oakland after a person entered the tracks near the Embarcadero Station in San Francisco, the transit agency said.“We currently have BART police on the scene at Embarcadero working to make contact and to clear the trackway,” BART spokesperson Anna Duckworth said in a recorded message around 5:25 p.m.“But we have had to truncate service between Embarcadero and 19th Street Station in Oakland due to this incident,” she said.Duckworth said the transit agency has requested mutual aid in the form of bus bridges.Check back for updates.

Astronaut Mary Cleave dies; she was the first woman to fly on space shuttle after Challenger disaster

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

By Jackie Wattles | CNNMary Cleave, the NASA astronaut who in 1989 became the first woman to fly on a space shuttle mission after the Challenger disaster, has died at the age of 76, the space agency announced on Wednesday.NASA astronaut Mary Cleave, seen here in 1985, has died at 76. On her first mission, flying on ​t​he Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985, ​s​he became the 10th woman ever to travel into space.​ In 1989, she became the first woman to fly on a space shuttle mission after the Challenger disaster. (NASA)NASA did not give a cause of death.“I’m sad we’ve lost trail blazer Dr. Mary Cleave, shuttle astronaut, veteran of two spaceflights, and first woman to lead the Science Mission Directorate as associate administrator,” said NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana in a statement. “Mary was a force of nature with a passion for science, exploration, and caring for our home planet. She will be missed.”Cleave — who died Monday, according to the statement — was a native of Gre...

Urban Bush Women get to the roots of hair and Black identity in new work

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

The emotionally fraught status of Black women’s hair isn’t exactly news. Over the past two decades there have been at least half a dozen documentaries and numerous books exploring the ways in which Western beauty standards impose on the self-image of Black women, like Chris Rock’s 2009 documentary “Good Hair” as well as “The Hair Tales,” a new docuseries by “Black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross and journalist Michaela Angela Davis.Urban Bush Women, the Brooklyn-based dance theater troupe, have been untangling this particular follicular phenomenon since 2001’s “HairStories,” a work created by the company’s founder (and 2021 MacArthur Fellow) Jawole Willa Jo Zollar.While Urban Bush Women has traveled numerous times to the Bay Area, this weekend marks the troupe’s first appearance here in more than a decade. The company is coming to Zellerbach Playhouse Dec. 1-3 to perform “Hair & Other Stories.” The performance, presented by Cal Performances, is the Bay Area premiere of a parti...

BART service stopped between SF and East Bay

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:15:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There are major delays on BART Wednesday due to a person in the Transbay Tube, BART said on social media. BART service is impacted in the SFO, Millbrae, Daly City and East Bay directions. The red, yellow, blue and green lines are affected. Trains headed to the East Bay are being turned back at the Embarcadero station. Transbay commuters are being advised to get across the bay on a ferry or bus. BART first posted about the delay just after 5 p.m. BART police are at the scene inspecting the tube.Blue line trains are running between Dublin and MacArthur, BART said. The red and green lines are not running. Those traveling within the East Bay are asked to use the orange line. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.