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Zooey Deschanel engaged to 'Property Brothers' star Jonathan Scott

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

Congratulations to actress Zooey Deschanel and "Property Brothers" star Jonathan Scott. Scott popped the question to the "New Girl" star over the weekend during a family trip to Scotland. PEOPLE magazine reports that Deschanel's two children were also involved in the special moment for their mom. Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)In an Instagram post announcing the big news the couple wrote, "Forever starts now." Deschanel showed off her unique engagement ring, set with clear pink and purple stones in a flower pattern. The sparkler perfectly matched her pink manicure. The pair first met in August 2019 while filming James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" with their famous siblings. Scott's twin brother, Drew, is also his HGTV costar and Deschanel's sister Emily famously starred in "Bones."According to PEOPLE, the foursome then went off to sing karaoke in L.A. and the rest is history. The couple later confirmed their relationship in September 2019 shortly ...

Pregnant dog dies after fake veterinarian performs surgery

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

A Florida man posing as a veterinarian was arrested after deputies said he performed surgery on a pregnant dog that later died, KTLA sister station WFLA reports.Detectives said they were alerted after a 6-year-old Chihuahua named Sugar died following an illicit surgery performed by 61-year-old Osvaldo Sanchez.Deputies said Sugar's owners contacted Sanchez because the 6-pound dog appeared to be having difficulty delivering her puppies. Sanchez had been previously introduced to the couple as a veterinarian, the sheriff's office said.(Photo from Collier County Sheriff's Office)Sanchez went to the couple's home on May 18 to examine Sugar and performed a C-section and spay procedure on the dog in his mobile office, which was a converted ambulance. Investigators said he removed a stillborn puppy during the procedure and charged the couple $600.The couple told deputies that Sugar became ill from infection as a result of the surgery and spent the following week in the care of a licensed vet...

Preseason all-Bay Area News Group high school football 2023: Defensive backs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

PRESEASON ALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUPDEFENSIVE BACKS(Listed in alphabetical order)Sefanaia Alatini, St. Francis,  6-2, 185, sophomoreHasn’t compiled the numbers many players on this list have, but has all the measurables: size, speed, tough to tackle. Lancers coach Greg Calcagno is working him at WR and DB. Alatini lists himself as a safety. Has offers from Power-5 schools Arizona and BYU.Joseph Bey, Serra, 6-0, 185, seniorOne of two Padre defensive players committed to San Jose State. The other is LB Jabari Mann. Three-year varsity starter was WCAL Defensive Back of the Year last season. Plays safety. Three-star recruit had seven offers including Arizona State and Pittsburgh. Amari Bluford, Christopher, 5-9, 150, seniorFirst-team all-BVAL Mt. Hamilton at cornerback in 2022. Also plays running back and returns kicks. Beginning to attract attention from colleges. Has offers from Lewis and Clark, Pacific-Oregon and Oberlin College in Ohio.Tim Daugherty, Campolindo, 5-9, 170, seniorA star ...

Niles: Universal calls on its Minions to win the family market from Disney

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

Have the Minions become bigger than Mickey?Universal Studios seems to be trying its hardest to push its yellow mischief-makers to the head of the family entertainment business. Last week, Universal Studios Florida officially debuted its Minion Land, opening a new interactive attraction and an East Coast version of Minion Café next to its Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride.The newly designated land sits at the front of Universal Studios Florida, sending a visual message about the importance of the Minions franchise to Universal at the moment. This is Universal’s answer to Disney’s Mickey Mouse and friends — not just a franchise, but icons meant to help define a theme park brand.Universal Studios Hollywood has had a Minion area for nearly a decade, with its installation of the Despicable Me ride accompanied by a kiddie playland that name-checks the Super Silly Fun Land amusement park from the franchise’s original film. I appreciate that Universal chose not to duplicate a California seas...

Fire at mobile home park in Santa Rosa

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

(KRON) -- A structure fire involving a mobile home broke out around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department. 3.4-magnitude earthquake strikes East Bay Firefighters responded to the Sequoia Mobile Home Park off of Fulton Road as the blaze threatened two other structures. The fire was eventually contained, according to the fire department. Video shared by SRFD shows smoke from the blaze moving north of the structure.

20 gallons of gas leaks from big-rig in Emeryville crash involving 4 cars

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

(BCN) -- All lanes on Interstate Highway 80 in Emeryville reopened Tuesday morning after a four-vehicle crash blocked the highway the previous night, the California Highway Patrol said. The highway reopened to traffic around 5 a.m. Tuesday after crews cleared the roadway near Powell Street. A big-rig had plowed into the center divider there late Monday night, blocking all five eastbound and four westbound lanes on Highway 80. Fire at mobile home park in Santa Rosa Three other vehicles were involved in the crash, with at least one driver suffering significant injuries, CHP officials said. According to the CHP, at least 20 gallons of gas leaked out of the big-rig onto the highway. No drainages were affected. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Menlo Park to consider outdoor dining program

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

(KRON) -- The Menlo Park City Council will consider establishing an outdoor dining program at their next city council meeting on Tuesday. The city council will consider road closures along areas of Santa Cruz Avenue and Ryans Lane. Outdoor dining first began in Menlo Park back in 2015 with a pilot program that expanded during the pandemic, the city said. Trump indicted by Georgia grand jury in 2020 election interference case According to the city, the outdoor dining program would strengthen safety standards and create a consistent design aesthetic while ensuring fairness in the use of public right-of-way.The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on Laurel Street.

Anti-Press Hatred Is Alive and Well in Kansas

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

A pro-Trump protester holds a placard that says Fake News Is The Real Virus during a protest in Huntington Beach, Calif., on May 9, 2020.Photo: Stanton Sharpe/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesAn ugly strain of anti-press hatred is stalking the nation.The latest victim of this poisonous, anti-democratic virus is a small-town newspaper in Kansas. Most Read Secret Pakistan Cable Documents U.S. Pressure to Remove Imran Khan Ryan Grim, Murtaza Hussain UFO Whistleblower Kept Security Clearance After Psychiatric Detention Ken Klippenstein ...

Mar-a-Lago property manager pleads not guilty to charges in Trump’s classified documents case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to scheming with Donald Trump to try to delete security footage sought by investigators probing the former president’s hoarding of classified documents. An attorney for De Oliveira entered the plea on his behalf during a brief hearing in the Fort Pierce, Florida, federal court, where Trump is charged with illegally holding onto top secret records at his Palm Beach club and thwarting government efforts to retrieve them. It’s the third court appearance for De Oliveira, who twice before had his arraignment postponed because he hadn’t yet finalized a Florida-based attorney, which is required under court rules. De Oliveira spoke only to answer the magistrate judge’s questions, such as whether he understood the charges against him. De Oliveira and his new attorney, Donnie Murrell of West Palm Beach, walked out of the courthouse without speaking to reporters. De Oli...

Jets running back Breece Hall activated from the physically unable to perform list

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:27:31 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Breece Hall was activated from the physically unable to perform list Tuesday, a day after the team agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Dalvin Cook.Hall was carted off the field in Denver in Week 7 last season after tearing the ACL and injuring the meniscus in his left knee in the second quarter of the Jets’ 16-9 victory — ending a promising rookie season.He has been working his way back to the practice field throughout the offseason and the Jets maintained optimism Hall would be ready to play in the season opener against Buffalo on Sept. 11. His return to practice is a big step toward that happening.The second-round pick out of Iowa State finished with 463 yards on 80 attempts — an eye-popping 5.8 yards per carry — and four touchdowns in seven games. Hall also was becoming an overwhelming favorite to win the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award. It went instead to teammate Garrett Wilson, who emerged as one of the NFL’s...