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Disneyland's Haunted Mansion inspired Airbnb materializes in Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

If you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, here's your chance.An Airbnb listing for the Ghostly Retreat in Fullerton pays tribute to the fan-favorite attraction with Haunted Mansion-inspired décor, along with special sound, lighting and visual FX throughout the property.The Airbnb was listed by Jeff Schiefelbein, a production designer for film, television and amusement parks. Through his company, Sinister Pointe Productions, he has worked with Knott’s Scary Farm, Universal Studios Orlando and the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, among others.Guests can also dine with the Bride prop, similar to the one at Disneyland. (Jeff Schiefelbein)A photo of the gaming room at the property. (Jeff Schiefelbein)The scary, yet cozy, living room at the property. (Jeff Schiefelbein) The Hatbox ghost inspired area at the Airbnb. (Jeff Schiefelbein) A glimpse into the A glimpse into Leota inspired room. (Jeff Schiefelbein)The world of the Ravens Realm room a...

One Killed, One Hospitalized Following Truck Accident on Old Route 66 [Oro Grande, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

Traffic Accident near Railroad Bridge Involving Truck Left One Fatality, One InjuredORO GRANDE, CA (July 25, 2023) – Tuesday morning, one person was killed and another was hospitalized after a semi-truck accident on Old Route 66.The fatal incident happened around 7:18 a.m. along Old Route 66 near the Cal Portland Cement Plant.According to CHP, a westbound semi-truck collided with the railroad bridge, causing a car accident and debris to be sent all over the roadway.Investigators said the big rig had working equipment not secured, they believe this was a factor in the accident.First responders arrived and pronounced one man dead at the scene due to the extent of his injuries. Moreover, the driver of the vehicle that was struck by the truck was hospitalized with serious injuries.Meanwhile, both directions of the roadway were shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Those with additional information about the truck accident on Old Route 66 are encouraged to contact t...

Brentwood woman arrested in fatal stabbing of husband

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

(KRON) -- A woman in Brentwood was arrested Tuesday morning in connection to the fatal stabbing of her husband, the Brentwood Police Department said. Officers with Brentwood PD arrived around 10:15 a.m. to the 300 block of MacArthur Way for a welfare check on a couple at a residence.Upon arriving at the scene, police found the wife. There was evidence indicating a violent crime had just occurred. Officers detained the woman and searched the residence. Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked They found a dead man who had been stabbed several times. There were no other victims at the residence or on the scene, police said.The deceased man and the woman were married and lived together at the residence, police said. Brentwood PD has declined to release the names of either party until next of kin have been notified.The woman is in custody and there is no known threat to public safety, police said. This appears to have been an isolated incident.

Berkeley city council to consider automated license plate readers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

(BCN) -- The Berkeley City Council will consider buying automated license plate readers (ALPRs) at its Tuesday meeting. The Berkeley Police Department is proposing a two-year trial of 52 ALPRs around the city. The proposal seeks approval of an initial setup cost of $250,000 and an annual operating cost of $175,000. The ALPRs would be mounted on fixed locations around the city and automatically capture images of stolen vehicles, cars connected to crimes, and vehicles on a BPD database of license plates associated with vehicles of interest. Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked Berkeley police are confident that the ALPRs will be a valuable tool for law enforcement. "ALPRs can help us deter crime and solve crimes more quickly," said Berkeley Police Sgt. Joe Ledoux in the proposal. "They are a proven technology used by law enforcement agencies all over the country." Auto thefts in Berkeley are up by 67 percent this year compared to last year, according to d...

Family operated $7.6 million recycling can smuggling scheme: DOJ

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

(KRON) -- Eight family members who run recycling centers in Riverside County are facing felony charges in connection to a massive recycling fraud investigation. The family illegally redeemed $7.6 million from aluminum cans and plastic bottles that were smuggled from Arizona over California's border, according to the Department of Justice. DOJ agents said the family illegally smuggled 178 tons of empty beverage containers to defraud California’s Beverage Container Recycling Program.CalRecycle oversees the program, and it was created to incentivize recycling at privately-owned centers with a 5-cent, or 10-cent return on cans."California will not tolerate fraud against our recycling deposit system that has kept nearly ahalf-trillion bottles and cans from being littered or landfilled in our state," CalRecycleDirector Rachel Machi Wagoner said. "CalRecycle’s partnership with the California Department ofJustice is working to stop criminals and protect funds that belong to Californians."Si...

Dolphins starting OL Terron Armstead and two others will open training camp on PUP list

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins veteran left tackle Terron Armstead will open training camp on the physically unable to perform list along with second-year tight end Tanner Conner and offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn.The Dolphins announced the news Tuesday on the day veterans reported for training camp. Armstead, Conner and Wynn will be sidelined when the team holds its first full practice of camp on Wednesday. Armstead did not participate in organized team activities or mandatory minicamp after playing through several injuries in 2022, including pectoral, knee and hip injuries and a toe injury suffered in the season opener. Armstead previously said that he was advised to undergo season-ending surgery on his toe but opted against it to finish the season.“Against advisement, we locked in and suited up,” Armstead said in January. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel declined to say whether Armstead had foot surgery during the offseason when asked about it in May, but added that he has “...

Northwestern players opt to forgo Big Ten media days in wake of school’s hazing scandals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern will not have any players at the Big Ten’s annual media days this week after the three who were scheduled to attend opted Tuesday to back out because of hazing scandals that have engulfed the school.Linebacker Bryce Gallagher, defensive back Rod Heard II and receiver Bryce Kirtz said in a statement they made the “very difficult” decision after consulting with interim coach David Braun, their parents and teammates.“Given the recent events involving the Northwestern football program, we did not want our participation to be dominated by the hazing issue and steal the focus away from football and the upcoming season,” they said.Each school usually sends three players and the head coach to the two-day event to field questions about the upcoming season from reporters. Gallagher, Heard and Kirtz were to be available on Wednesday. Braun is still scheduled to address the media.“The decision from our players to forgo Big Ten Media Day was entirely thei...

Aaron Judge is in Tampa playing simulated games. The Yankees don’t rule out a return this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge is playing simulated games at the New York Yankees’ training complex in Tampa, Florida, as he gets closer to returning from a toe injury.Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Judge’s status is “day by day” and he didn’t know if the slugger would require a minor league rehab assignment before coming off the injured list. When asked Tuesday if Judge could possibly play for New York at first-place Baltimore this weekend, Boone said: “I wouldn’t rule anything out.”“Keeps moving in a good direction and the fact that we’re at this point is a positive,” he added.Judge has been sidelined since tearing a ligament in his right big toe June 3 when he crashed into the right-field fence while making a catch at Dodger Stadium.His progression has accelerated since the All-Star break, and the 2022 AL MVP faced live pitching Sunday at Yankee Stadium for the first time since the injury. He saw 16 pitches in a simulated game against teammate Jonathan Loái...

Telefonica Brasil: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

SAO PAULO-SP, Brazil (AP) — SAO PAULO-SP, Brazil (AP) — Telefonica Brasil SA (VIV) on Tuesday reported profit of $226.9 million in its second quarter.The Sao paulo-Sp, Brazil-based company said it had profit of 14 cents per share.The telecommunications company posted revenue of $2.57 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VIV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VIVSource

Georgia Tech’s Key and Louisville’s Brohm aim to deliver 1st-year spark to alma maters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:30 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brent Key grew accustomed to the days as an assistant coach with Georgia Tech players popping into his office, plopping down on the couch and venting a bit.Now that he’s the Yellow Jackets head coach? Not so much.“All of a sudden, I get named head coach and it’s like my door’s locked,” Key quipped. “It’s like, ‘We ain’t coming in there.’”Consider it one of the changes for Key and Louisville’s Jeff Brohm as the Atlantic Coast Conference’s two new football coaches. They’re back at their alma maters, eager to provide a spark to middling programs now competing in a division-less league.The hope is the familiarity that comes with being an alum — or in Key’s case, interim coach through much of last season — might help get things moving quickly.“In today’s age of college athletics, it’s about winning now,” Brohm said Tuesday at the league’s “ACC Kickoff” preseason media days.Their arrivals ...