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Bud Light is too 'woke' for some conservatives

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

Here we go again. A company unveils a marketing campaign deemed "woke" by some on the right, and calls for a boycott instantly erupt.In this case, the offending brand is Bud Light, that bastion of progressive thinking, which partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney for a new campaign.Kid Rock and other noteworthy conservatives were shocked, shocked to see Bud Light's parent, Anheuser Busch, so flagrantly courting LGBTQ consumers.For reasons of propriety, I won't link to the YouTube video in which Kid Rock opens fire on cases of Bud Light with a rifle and then expresses his unsubtle stance with a middle finger and the F-word.It's a pattern we've seen before in recent years, from Nike catching heat for partnering with social-justice advocate Colin Kaepernick to M&M's drawing fire for ... well, I have no idea; something to do with sexy footwear on cartoon candies, I think.There's one school of thought that says "get woke go broke." Which is to say, if a brand adopts a p...

1 Killed in Motorcycle Crash near Grand Avenue [Glendale, AZ]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

Rider Killed in Traffic Accident near 67th AvenueGLENDALE, AZ (April 14, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a motorcyclist died following a motorcycle crash near Grand Avenue.On April 8th, around 5:15 p.m., officers responded to the scene involving a motorcyclist and a truck towing a trailer.According to the Glendale police, the motorcyclist was traveling northwest on Grand Avenue from 67th Avenue when the truck made a left turn from the opposite direction and turned in front of the rider.As a result, the motorcyclist crashed into the trailer, where he suffered life-threatening wounds.Furthermore, responding officers and paramedics performed life-saving efforts for the rider, who died.The rider’s identity was not yet disclosed, and police added that the rider was wearing a helmet then.Meanwhile, the truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the deputies present.Additionally, Grand Avenue from 71st to 67th Avenues were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and ...

Wage Raise Proposed For Hotel and LAX Tourism Workers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

A push for minimum wage increases in the tourism industry was made by the Los Angeles City Council Wednesday.Councilman Curren Price introduced a motion seeking a $25 minimum wage in 2023  for tourism employees at city hotels and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with an increase to $30 per hour by 2028.“Tourism brings billions of dollars to our economy, and the businesses benefiting from tourism workers’ labor can afford to provide good jobs with fair wages,” Price said in a statement Wednesday. “The living wage movement is a social justice movement where here in Los Angeles nearly 9 out 10 tourism workers are people of color. It’s appalling to think that while the tourism industry has its future growth secured, the workers that keep this major economic engine functioning, safe and profitable are fighting to keep a roof over their heads.”Post-pandemic tourism in Los Angeles benefited from the county hosting major sporting events, such as the Super...

Music Makers go HAM at NAMM

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

As we noted in our 2018 cover story about NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), “the bulk of music-gear buyers in retail outlets, both online and in brick-and-mortar stores, are not professional musicians but rather hobbyists, people who make music for the simple pleasure of it sans career aspirations.” Which makes the annual trade show, underway now at the Anaheim Convention Center, an event for everyone, not just pro instrumentalists or would-be rockstars.  The joy of music discovery and music making transcends age, gender, background and skill, and NAMM (which takes place later in the year after COVID-era rescheduling) hopes to keep it that way. As a NAMM exec told us, it’s not just a once a year tradeshow but an organization working year-round to create access to music education and highlight music celebration. Some of the biggest and best musicians in the industry come out to meet fans and hype their latest sponsorships and collabs, and this year is ...

Brock Purdy heading to 49ers’ facility for Monday’s offseason program kickoff

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy may not be throwing yet but he won’t be avoiding the 49ers’ offseason program.Purdy, in an interview with ProFootballTalk.com Friday, said he’ll be leaving his Arizona-based elbow rehabilitation for the 49ers’ Santa Clara facility, where their offseason program opens Monday.Ironically, Purdy made the interview rounds as a Buffalo Wild Wings pitchman, a month after having his wing, or right elbow, repaired.“For me, it’s slowly getting better — a little bit every single day,” Purdy told ProFootballTalk.com. “Everything is going as planned. We’re on the same page just in terms of the Niners, (Dr. Keith) Meister and my physical therapist out here.“Everyone’s on the same page, and everything’s going as planned. Very thankful for that. Just staying one day at a time from here.”While Purdy works on regaining his strength and range of motion, he will also be present for key offseason meetings with coach Ky...

Oakland A’s shuffle roster before series with New York Mets, option two to Las Vegas

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

OAKLAND – The Oakland A’s tweaked their roster ahead of their series opener against the New York Mets on Friday,  recalling left-hander Hogan Harris and selecting infielder Tyler Wade from Triple-A Las Vegas, and optioning right-hander Adam Oller and infielder Nick Allen.The Athletica also designated outfielder Cal Stevenson for assignment.Oller struggled with his location in his start Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles, as he allowed eight hits and seven earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings. The A’s later lost the game 8-7 in the bottom of the ninth inning on a solo home run by Adley Rutschman, as they finished the six-game trip with a 1-6 record.Oller was 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA in three A’s games this season. Oakland entered Friday with a record of 3-10 as its team ERA of 7.65 ranked 30th and last in Major League Baseball.Allen had just one hit in 16 plate appearances this season. His lone hit and run scored this season came in Thursday’s loss.Stevenson, a Fremont native, had not ap...

Woman killed in Hayward crash is identified

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

HAYWARD — A woman killed Wednesday night when police said the SUV she was driving crashed into a parked trailer was identified by the coroner’s office Friday as Myra Caballero, 35, of Hayward.The collision happened about 9:22 p.m. Wednesday near the 30000 block of San Benito Street.Police found Caballero unconscious with multiple injuries inside her Chevrolet Suburban, which had crashed into the parked trailer. She was pronounced dead at the location.Caballero was the only occupant of the vehicle, police said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | San Jose man dies of injuries from March hit-and-run collision Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian fatally hit in suspected DUI collision on rural East Bay road Crashes and Disasters | 13-year-old leads Northern California police on chase in stolen car and crashes, leaving 2 dead Crashes and Disasters | Man drives off while being handcuffed, killing his passenger and in...

Suspect and Cash App founder Bob Lee appear to have argued before the killing, documents show

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

Nima Momeni, the man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee, appears to have gotten into an argument with Lee before his death, according to documents released by the San Francisco District Attorney’s office.A message from Momeni’s sister to Lee from sometime that evening showed the sister checking in on Lee after the disagreement. The text message, per the documents from the district attorney’s office, stated: “Just wanted to make sure your doing ok Cause I know nima came wayyyyyy down hard on you And thank you for being such a classy man handling it with class.”The motion-to-detain documents also cite a witness interviewed by police and security camera footage, offering a detailed timeline of where Lee and Momeni were leading up to Lee’s fatal stabbing in the Rincon Hill neighborhood of San Francisco early in the morning of April 4.A witness, described as a close friend of Lee’s, said he went over to an apartment after being invited by Lee on April 3, where Lee was drinking w...

San Jose’s Alum Rock Park set to partially reopen after three months

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

Alum Rock Park will begin re-opening in phases starting April 15, more than three months after the 720-acre San Jose park was closed because of damage caused by a series of fierce storms that began pounding the region on Dec. 31.Hikers and cyclists will be admitted to the park starting this weekend, but cars remain off limits because the only road going into the park still isn’t safe for vehicle travel. Limited parking in the lot at the Penitencia Creek Road entrance will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.Jon Cicirelli, director of San Jose’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services department, said the city is excited to begin reopening the historic park for visitors. “We are grateful to the San Jose Conservation Corps, Department of Transportation, Public Works, volunteers, and PRNS staff who have done a great job preparing the park for our hikers and bikers,” Cicirelli said in a statement.The massive atmospheric river storms that hit the ...

3 suspects arrested in connection to 5-year-old girl's death in I-880 shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:32 GMT

(KRON) -- Three suspects are in custody in connection to the freeway shooting death of a 5-year-old girl last weekend, KRON4 News sources have confirmed. Eliyanah Crisostomo was riding with her family on the I-880 near Fremont last Saturday when she was shot and killed. Bob Lee was confronted by accused killer about sister: court documents The family was on their way to dinner at a steakhouse in Milpitas when another car allegedly pulled up to the victim's car and fired shots. One of those shots hit Eliyanah, who reportedly died within seconds.The three suspects, Humberto Anaya, Emmanuel Sarango, and Kristo Ayala are in custody in connection to the killing. Court records indicate the men were arrested on April 12.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.