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Third suspect in Chino homicide on the run; 2 apprehended

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

Officers with the Chino Police Department are searching for the third suspect in a murder of a Chino man on April 2 after two other suspects were apprehended. Chino Police Officers responded to a call of a possible dead body in the 5400 block of Philadelphia Avenue in Chino on April 2 around 2:10 a.m., and upon arriving at the scene, found 51-year-old Philip Hernandez of Chino dead from gunshot wounds. Further investigation by detectives led to the identification of three suspects involved in Hernandez’s death, and according to a release by the Chino Police Department, “...it is believed that all four subjects knew or were acquainted with one another.” 45-year-old Manuel Malgra of Chino has been identified by detectives as the third suspect and last remaining fugitive in the homicide investigation. He has not been located, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued. Manuel Malgra in a photo from the Chino Police Department.Malgra is a Hispanic male who is ...

Santa Monica-Malibu school district to auction off school bus for adventurous DIYers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

Calling all adventurers and travel bloggers: the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is auctioning off a used school bus that could be the perfect DIY project for you.The 2002 Blue Bird All-American school bus seats 84 people and is a prime option to be converted into the ultimate camper or home on wheels. The school district is auctioning off the bus, with proceeds from the sale going back into the school district for various projects and other necessities, like school supplies and educational programs.(Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District)The bus features a John Deere natural gas engine with 262,000 miles. The vehicle was serviced regularly due to its use in the school bus fleet and its natural gas tank is good through March 2036, officials say. The bus also features an Allison World Transmission, lap belts and a child check system.The online auction is open to the public at municibid.com with bidding starting at $1,000. The auction will end on Monday, April 24...

Catch legendary EDM artist Darude will be ‘Vibing Out’ at Hollywood’s AVALON this month!

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

A turn-of-the-century titan, today Darude continues to tear up dancefloors across the globe with LA coming up on his agenda for a night at AVALON on April 22. As an evergreen producer, infectious dance anthems remain Darude’s forte and his latest single ‘Outlaws’ is a prime example, dropping on the Finnish star’s new Vibing Out record label.Throughout the years, Darude has gone on to receive various accolades and awards including x3 Finnish Grammy Awards, USA Golden Turntable DJ Award, and in 2019 was presented the ultimate honour of representing his homeland Finland in the world’s biggest live music event, the Eurovision Song Contest, alongside Sebastian Rejman with ‘Look Away.’ “I still pinch myself at times. It’s a huge privilege to produce music and to make people feel elevated playing your tracks live to them in a club or at a festival, somewhere they can forget their worries for a short while. That intrinsic power that music has, never fails to amaze me. Even over twenty years...

From Pandemic Outlet to Community Impact: A Physician’s Art for Charity

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

As the pandemic swept the world, it brought waves of emotional turmoil, pain, and despair, making mental health a more sensitive topic. Among those fighting on the frontlines were healthcare workers who witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by COVID-19. Pulmonologist and critical care physician, Dr. Prerna S. Sharma was one of them. Her story is about resilience, self-care, and philanthropy through a meditative art practice to enhance wellness.Dr. Sharma shares her journey of finding solace and healing through painting during the pandemic. She talks about how her artistic journey inspired her to use her talents for mental health advocacy and philanthropy, aiming to empower others to embrace self-care practices and positively impact their communities.By incorporating moments of positivity and gratefulness into her painting sessions, Dr. Sharma found that she could counteract negative thoughts and emotions. “Painting is a kind of meditation for me,” she says. “M...

Maxwell David Marcus Shines in New Film, Establishes Himself as a Versatile Actor

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

Photo by Albert L OrtegaAfter 6 years honing his craft as a Professional Wrestler, MAXWELL DAVID MARCUS has ventured into familiar territory that allows him to further expand his storytelling capabilities: Professional Acting. Since moving to to Los Angeles, the young thespian has been utilizing the discipline and tenacity instilled in him as a Pro Wrestler to hone his craft as a committed, passionate, and thoroughly-trained Screen Actor.“I’ve been fortunate to appear in some great projects as of late, which I’m hoping will springboard me into some exciting new dramatic and action-packed work” Maxwell says. “Given my background, it is a goal of mine to incorporate more of my training into my performances”.Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Maxwell started training as a Professional Wrestler at the age of 15; debuting on the Independent circuit at 18 years old; as “MAXWELL M1 ABRAMS”. All the while, he pursued and obtained a dual-degree i...

How Avery Johnson Jr. Rose from Basketball Court to Boardroom

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

Avery Johnson Jr. (center) with Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (Photo courtesy of Avery Johnson Jr.)            It’s long been said that team sports prepare players for life, teaching valuable lessons that translate to ethics, personal relationships, and even business. Whether it be learning to work as a team and collaborate to reach a shared goal—a skill that’s ultimately helpful to any relationship, from career to personal—or that success requires dedication, consistency, and hard work, the field or court plays a monumental role in the character formation of athletes as they leave college and professional sports behind. Many ex-athletes take their experience and become agents or get an MBA to venture into the business world, either working for someone else or starting their own company. Some, however, leverage everything they learned and the deep connections they’ve created to form a thriving personal company and educate, empower, and propel other athletes toward greater financial inde...

Dagr8fm Radio Worldwide: Bringing Indie and Mainstream Music to Your Ears

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

If you’re a music enthusiast looking for a platform that supports both indie and mainstream music, then Dagr8fm Radio Station is the perfect choice for you. Founded in 2010 by a team of music lovers, Dagr8fm started as an online radio station and has since expanded to terrestrial radio, becoming media-based in the United States and worldwide.One of the things that sets Dagr8fm apart is its commitment to featuring shows hosted by some of the best DJs and radio personalities in the industry. Whether you’re looking for a live mix or an interview with your favorite artist, Dagr8fm has got you covered. Each show is different and unique, catering to a variety of musical tastes.Some of the popular shows on Dagr8fm include “In The Clouds Show” hosted by KB Stroker, DJ Tezlasol, and Henny Kenny, “A MFin’ Mouthful Show” hosted by Kontrol Freak and Mercy G, “The Urban Nation Show” hosted by DJ League, and “The Anonymous Show” ho...

Drought emergency declared over in Santa Clara County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

Silicon Valley’s largest water provider on Tuesday declared the drought that has gripped the Bay Area and much of California during the past 3 years as over in Santa Clara County, setting the stage for the end of most mandatory water restrictions and drought surcharges.The board of the Santa Clara Valley Water District, a government agency based in San Jose that serves 2 million people, voted 7-0 to rescind an emergency drought declaration that it passed in June 2021.Board members said, however, that they want to continue to promote water conservation year-round. They asked the agency’s staff to come back later this spring with a updated list of conservation programs and incentives, such as continuing rebates for people who buy water-efficient appliances, extending programs that pay $2 per square foot to people who voluntarily remove lawns, and expanding public relations campaigns urging the public to use water wisely.“We have water. But for how long?” said b...

Draymond Green talks Warriors future: ‘I would love to finish my career here’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

The Warriors’ dynasty will fall eventually. And voices outside Golden State’s walls seem to be waiting for its demise. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are all in their mid-30s, this Warriors team barely made the playoffs to defend its 2022 title and Green will have the option to opt out of his contract in the offseason.But Green said on a recent podcast he hopes to play four more years in the NBA and retire as a Warrior.“As far as my situation goes, I’ve been here 11 years. I’ve done everything you can possibly do here. Why would I want to go somewhere else and try to do it again?” Green said on the #ThisLeague Uncut podcast.Green, 33, went on to say that he hoped after signing his four-year, $100 million veteran extension in 2019 that it would lead to another extension until the end of his career.“I would love to finish my career here,” he said. “That’s been my goal since signing this current contract that I’m on. It’s looking like ...

Bay Area tech, biotech layoffs widen, jolt tech office janitors

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:33:37 GMT

Tech and life sciences companies have widened their job cuts in the Bay Area, with more than 100 layoffs adding to the woes for the wobbly sectors, official government filings show.Separately, a company that provides janitorial services at tech offices has decided to chop jobs amid ongoing tech layoffs and tech-spurred cutbacks in space requirements.The most recent tech or life science layoffs involve Medtronic, Jabil, Stratasys and Viasat, which together have revealed plans to eliminate 143 jobs in the Bay Area, according to WARN notices the companies sent to the state Employment Development Department.Here are the details of the tech and life science cutbacks reported recently to the EDD:Medtronic, 59 job cuts in Sunnyvale. The maker of medical devices such as insulin pumps and miniature pacemakers, along with drug therapies, is permanently closing its Sunnyvale facility. The cutbacks are slated to occur July 1.Jabil, 57 layoffs in Fremont. The tech and electronics manufacturer is...