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Avery Pearson: Striking the Perfect Chord in Comedy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

Photo by Troy ConradAmidst the relentless drive for success in Los Angeles, Avery Pearson strikes a distinct chord with comedy music that is hysterical because it’s true. From his beginnings as an art kid in Toronto, to his rise as one of the most liked and respected figures in L.A.’s comedy scene, Avery’s journey dazzles and inspires. Delving into his story reveals more than just a funny musical maestro. It unveils a philosophy rooted in chasing dreams, affirming that real success in the arts isn’t just about recognition—it’s about the magic of creation itself.Canadian Roots: Where Humor Met HarmonyAvery Pearson’s love affair with comedy and music began in his childhood years. Growing up in Toronto, Canada, he attended a public performing arts school and could always be found crafting humorous songs with friends in hallways and basements. His inspiration came in a form that many can relate to – a performance by Adam Sandler on Saturday Night Live. Enra...

Best Online Casinos in the UAE Ranked for Games, Reputation, and Bonuses (2023)

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

 Sponsored ContentThe best UAE online casinos offer hundreds of your favorite games, generous bonuses, and fast payouts – but finding them is easier said than done.This is why we have taken it upon ourselves to research, review, and rank UAE online casino sites so you can choose the one you think fits you the most.Jackpot City tops our list for having a great variety of games, top bonuses, and a rock-solid reputation dating back decades.That said, each of our top online casinos in the United Arab Emirates offer something unique!Let’s take a look.Best Online Casinos UAEJackpot City: Best UAE Casino OverallSpin Casino: Best for SlotsLucky Dreams: Best Welcome BonusSlotimo: Casino Games & Sports BettingJust Casino: Best Loyalty ProgramsWeltbet: Cashback for UAE PlayersSilverplay: Best for MobileCasinoFarouk: Top DesignSportaza: Best for Live Dealer Games888 Casino: Most  Free SpinsHeads up about our links! Adblock might get confused, so please disable it if you have any ...

Fairfield man gets time served for San Pablo fatal crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

RICHMOND — A Fairfield man was sentenced to 16 months he’d already served behind bars for killing a bicyclist in a 2022 crash, court records show.Anthony Greenwood, 24, pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, and hit and run, court records show. In exchange for his plea, he was sentenced to time served and participation in an 18-month anti-drunk driving program, court records show.Greenwood was arrested on Aug. 23, 2022 after he allegedly got into two hit-and-run crashes in San Pablo. The crashes occurred within just a few minutes of each other, police said.First, Greenwood crashed into a bicycle on the 2400 block of Church Lane, killing 57-year-old Daniel Villatoro Rubio. Then he struck a Cadillac head-on while driving the wrong way on San Pablo Avenue, near Robert H. Miller Drive, authorities said.The plea deal was struck in May, but has not been previously reported.

Sale closed in Piedmont: $2.1 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

1 Greenbank Avenue – Google Street ViewA spacious historic house located in the first block of Greenbank Avenue in Piedmont has new owners. The 2,288-square-foot property, built in 1915, was sold on Aug. 1, 2023. The $2,090,000 purchase price works out to $913 per square foot. The layout of this two-story house consists of three bedrooms and two baths. Additionally, the home provides a garage.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:In May 2023, a 1,572-square-foot home on Rose Avenue in Piedmont sold for $1,910,000, a price per square foot of $1,215. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom.On Pleasant Valley Avenue, Oakland, in July 2023, a 1,771-square-foot home was sold for $1,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,045. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom.A 2,480-square-foot home on the 100 block of Echo Avenue in Oakland sold in August 2022, for $1,860,000, a price per square foot of $750. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Driver killed in multi-vehicle hit-and-run collision in Hayward

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

HAYWARD — A driver was killed Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run collision in Hayward.The man was identified by the coroner’s office Monday as Deo Prasad, 72,  of Union City.The driver of one of the three vehicles involved, who fled the scene, was still being sought Monday.The collision happened about 12:47 a.m. Sunday in the 27000 block of Huntwood Avenue.When police responded to the scene they found two vehicles, two drivers and a passenger.Prasad was the driver of one of the vehicles. He was pronounced dead at the scene.A passenger in his vehicle was uninjured and was cooperating with investigators, police said.The driver and sole occupant of the other vehicle was not injured. That driver was cooperating with investigators.The driver of the third vehicle left the scene before police arrived. The vehicle was found unoccupied a short distance from the crash site.Police have not yet released additional details about what led up to the vehicles colliding. There...

49ers’ Three Big Things: Evaluating Nick Bosa, what to do with Brandon Aiyuk, and a repeat of 1994?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

With the 49ers facing a short week ahead of Thursday Night Football, but with plenty to discuss following an impressive, if disjointed, win over the rival Rams on Sunday, it feels prudent to round up some big topics facing the red and gold.So let’s get it all out there before the Giants come to town for the Niners’ 2023 home opener:Corrupted spreadsheetsThe football analytics website Pro Football Focus assigns grades in various categories to every player, every week.Want to quickly guess who had the best grade on the 49ers’ defense in Week 2?If you guessed Fred Warner (eight tackles, sack), Javon Hargrave (five hurries), or Dre Greenlaw (nine tackles, two assisted), you’d be wrong.No, PFF’s top-graded defensive player in Week 2 was Nick Bosa, scoring a 93.0 rating — the Niners’ best score by eons.Did the grader watch the same game as us?Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | The 49ers’ toughest opponent isn’t the Eagles or Co...

Ex-Oakland police chief Armstrong says he is 'vindicated,' deserves job back

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

(KRON) -- Oakland's ex-police chief, LeRonne Armstrong, held a news conference with reporters on Monday to speak out about his termination as the city's top cop. Armstrong was fired by Mayor Sheng Thao in February. Thao said she fired Armstrong "without cause" because he allegedly failed to discipline officers who committed misconduct.Armstrong said a new report by a state independent arbitrator reviewed his administrative appeal and had a "favorable outcome." The new report called for discussions between the city and Armstrong to consider his reinstatement, according to the ex-chief's spokesperson.On Monday Armstrong said, "I was not guilty of any of these allegations. Today is that vindication. I did not engage in policy violations. This concludes the fact that I did not do anything wrong.""Long story short, the chief has been vindicated," the ex-chief's attorney said. "The hearing officers issued a 55-page detailed report. The chief never should have been disciplined. The critici...

New Spain women’s coach calls up World Cup-winning players but they don’t plan to end their boycott

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s players don’t plan to end their boycott of the national team despite being called up for the squad by new coach Montse Tomé on Monday. The players said they were caught by surprise by the call-up after they had made clear their decision not to play for the national team until their demands for change at the Spanish soccer federation were met.Tomé selected nearly half of the 39 players who had signed a statement refusing to play for the national team — including 15 World Cup-winners — after former federation president Luis Rubiales refused to resign for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the World Cup awards ceremony in Sydney last month. Rubiales eventually stepped down and coach Jorge Vilda was fired, but the players said their demands for deep reforms and new leadership had not been met yet.Tomé said she decided not to call up Hermoso “to protect her” after the player was caught in the middle of the controv...

New Whitman-Walker Max Robinson Center opens with more health care resources in DC’s Ward 8

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

Part of a massive economic redevelopment project is expanding the reach of health care to D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood in a state-of-the-art facility.At a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning, Mayor Muriel Bowser said the opening of the new Whitman-Walker Max Robinson Center is a critical part of the development of the St. Elizabeth’s East campus, where a new hospital is scheduled to open in 2025.Beneath a rainbow arch made of brightly colored balloons, Bowser told the crowd gathered for the center’s ribbon-cutting that the opening of the new center is part of a larger $900 million investment in the Anacostia neighborhood.The aim, she said, “is that we have a healthier, more equitable and more prosperous Washington, D.C. and that the people across all eight wards can benefit from it.”The expansion of the Whitman-Walker Max Robinson Center will be able to provide dental, primary and HIV care to residents.Ward 8 Council member Trayon White said Whitman...

Business Highlights: Fed poised to leave rates unchanged; Auto workers threaten to escalate strike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:44:11 GMT

___Federal Reserve is poised to leave rates unchanged as it tracks progress toward a ‘soft landing’WASHINGTON (AP) — Since Federal Reserve officials last met in July, the economy has moved in the direction they hoped to see: Inflation continues to ease, if more slowly than most Americans would like, while growth remains solid and the job market cools. When they meet again this week, the policymakers are likely to decide they can afford to wait and see if the progress continues. As a result, they’re almost sure to leave their key interest rate unchanged when their meeting ends Wednesday. The cooling of inflation suggests that the Fed is edging toward a peak in the series of rate hikes it unleashed in March of last year — action that made borrowing much costlier for consumers and businesses.___Carmakers and the United Auto Workers are talking. No signs of a breakthrough to end the strikeThe auto workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three is now in its fourth day. There were no signs ...