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LOL: The ultimate list of the best stand-up comedians of all time, ranked by critics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

Laughter is truly the best medicine, and stand-up comedy has been making us laugh for generations. From witty one-liners to hilarious storytelling, stand-up comedians have a unique ability to connect with their audience and leave them in stitches. But who are the best of the best? Critics have weighed in and voted on the top stand-up comedians of all time, and their choices may surprise you. These legends have left a lasting impact on the world of comedy, paving the way for future generations to follow. So, if you’re looking for a good laugh or just want to appreciate the art of stand-up comedy, stick around as we delve into the world of the greatest comedians of all time.Read the full article on our sister site, the Irvine Weekly, here. Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers.The post LOL: The ultimate list of the best stand-up comedians of all time, ranked by critics appe...

Jamie Dodge Killed after Hit-and-Run on Highway 111 [Palm Desert, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

Christian Ruvalcaba Arrested after Pedestrian Crash Near Deep Canyon DrivePALM DESERT, CA (April 13, 2023) – Monday night, a hit-and-run pedestrian crash claimed the life of Jamie Dodge on Highway 111.The incident happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 111, near Deep Canyon Drive.According to reports, Christian Ruvalcaba, in a Honda CRV, struck Dodge, who was walking in the area. The collision left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Ruvalcaba then fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and found Dodge suffering from serious injuries. Medics transported him to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment. There, officials pronounced 34-year-old Jamie Dodge of Palm Desert dead, due to the extent of his injuries.Following the collision, police arrested 21-year-old Christian Ruvalcaba of Palm Desert in connection with the hit-and-run. They booked him into John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio for multiple charges.Anyone with...

Residents raise concerns as East Bay police’s report reveals use of military equipment and drones

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

Late last year, a man walked into the Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord claiming he had a gun and would shoot people. Concord police officers quickly swarmed the mall — but instead of sending in one of their own, they sent in a drone equipped with a microphone and speaker.The drone allowed a police negotiator to communicate with the man from a safe distance. Using this piece of militarized equipment, which has a long history of controversy, was integral to deescalating the situation and having the man ultimately surrender without anyone getting hurt, police officials say.This encounter was among one example Lt. Kevin Halm gave during a presentation on police military equipment at the Concord City Council meeting on April 11.In 2021, the Legislature passed Assembly Bill 481, which required all policing agencies to be transparent about their inventories, establish deployment protocols, seek approval from elected officials before acquiring new equipment, and provide annual rep...

Threat forces California lawmakers to cancel, work elsewhere

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

By TRÂN NGUYỄN (Associated Press)SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A “credible threat” forced California’s Assembly to cancel their Thursday session while senators evacuated to work in a new location, officials said.State senators and their staff members were notified about the threat involving the building in an email from Senate Secretary Erika Contreras. “The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has notified the Senate of a threat they consider to be credible involving the Capitol,” Contreras wrote. “The CHP and security partners are present in higher numbers in the Capitol area, and are alert of the situation.”The Assembly canceled its session, said John Ferrera, chief of staff for Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. Staffers were told to “remain situationally aware and report any suspicious activity,” said a memo from Chief Administrative Officer Lia Lopez.The California Highway Patrol, which serves as the state police,...

Arrest Made in Tech Chief Lee’s San Francisco Murder: Report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

Peter Blumberg and Joel Rosenblatt(Bloomberg) — An arrest has been made in last week’s San Francisco slaying of Bob Lee, chief product officer of crypto startup MobileCoin Inc. and a well known figure in Silicon Valley, according to local news reports.The San Francisco Police Department early this morning made an arrest in the nearby city of Emeryville in the April 4 stabbing of Lee, and the suspect also works in tech and is a man Lee purportedly knew, Mission Local reported, without identifying the source of its information.Representatives of the police department and the city’s district attorney declined to comment on the news reports. The police department scheduled a news conference at 12:30 pm local time to provide an update on the homicide investigation.Lee’s brother, Tim Oliver Lee, thanked police for “bringing this person to justice so quickly” in a social media post, as did San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who represents the district...

Actor Drake Bell, star of ‘Drake & Josh,’ is ‘considered missing and endangered’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

The Daytona Beach Police Department is seeking information to help them locate actor Drake Bell.A post on the department’s verified Facebook account Thursday reads, “Officers are looking for Jared Bell, DOB 06/27/1986.”“He should be traveling in a 2022 grey BMW and his last known location is potentially the area of Mainland High School on 4/12/2023,” according to the post. “He is considered missing and endangered.”The stars legal name is Jared Drake Bell.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Missing Northern California man found dead on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula Crime and Public Safety | Tourist found safe after being reported missing in SF Crime and Public Safety | Family of Sophia Mason sues Alameda County, alleges social workers falsified records to cover up ‘horrifying inaction’ before 8-year-old’s death Crime and Public Safety | Missing man’s body found in East Bay harbor Crime ...

Preview: ‘XDefiant’ blends ‘Call of Duty’ action with elements of ‘Overwatch’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

For a long time, Activision has dominated the online shooter space with “Call of Duty.” It’s consistently among the top-selling games, and it’s synonymous with a certain style of combat. Players run around enclosed arenas, fragging each other, trying to win a match and improve their KDR.With “Call of Duty” sucking so much oxygen in the genre, is there room for another fast-paced military shooter? Ubisoft think so and it’s taking a different tack for the project by creating a high-quality, free-to-play first-person shooter.“XDefiant” has the run-and-gun feel of comparable shooters. Movement feels responsive and clean without being too complex. The guns have a distinct feel and roles. AR-15-style rifles dominate at medium ranges while shotguns are great up close and in narrow hallways. But the element that separates Ubisoft’s upcoming online shooter from others is its Faction system.It’s not as complicated as it sounds....

Man offers $100 to attack man who witnessed shoplifting at a Family Dollar; 2 people take offer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

AKRON, Ohio (WEWS) — What started out as a simple shoplifting case in Akron escalated into an attack against a crime witness. A man inside a store offered $100 to encourage the assault, police said.The incident happened around 11 a.m. Monday at Family Dollar located at 19 N. Arlington Street.Police said the bizarre incident started after a shoplifter loaded up a garbage can with soap and beauty products and ran out of the store.A concerned customer, who witnessed the theft, followed the thief briefly.“The customer saw him run out. The customer started running out too, following the guy and saw two addresses that he went to,” said Paige Perryman, the store’s manager.A short time later, the customer returned to the store to give workers the possible location of the crook so that police would know where to look.However, just moments later, things turned really strange and violent.Officers said another man inside Family Dollar held up a $100 bill, waved it around and offered the cash to...

Review: 18th-century ‘Triumph’ revived onstage in Berkeley

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

“The Triumph of Love” is a comedy as cruel as it is clever.Now enjoying a revival by Berkeley’s Shotgun Players, the 1732 French comedy by Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux centers on the schemes of the princess Léonide.Although she’s still called princess, Léonide has risen to the throne originally usurped by her uncle as part of a complicated revenge plot. But she has discovered that the previous king has an heir, born in a dungeon and whisked away to safety.Having fallen in love with this prince in exile at first sight, she wants to marry him and give him the throne, but she knows he’s been raised by the philosopher Hermocrate to hate the princess. So she decides to dress up as a man and infiltrate the philosopher’s home to woo prince Agis in disguise. In order to be allowed to stick around long enough to do that, however, she plans to make both the philosopher and his sister fall in love with her as well. All that comes out in exposition in the very first scene.Using the sa...

What we know about the alleged killer of Cash App founder Bob Lee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department made an arrest Thursday morning in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Records for the San Francisco County Jail confirmed the suspect arrested is Nima Momeni, a fellow tech executive who Lee reportedly knew.Initial reports named Momeni as the suspect in the killing and jail records confirm a 38-year-old Emeryville resident of the same name was booked on a single count of murder Thursday morning. Inmate record shows Momeni is currently in custody with no bail. According to a LinkedIn profile, Momeni is the owner of tech consulting firm Expand IT based in Emeryville and has been since 2010. Before that, Momeni worked in IT for several years at various companies. Momeni attended UC Berkeley, according to his LinkedIn profile.Mission Local first reported Momeni's arrest, reporting that the two were driving together through Downtown San Francisco before getting into an argument in the car leading up to Momeni stabbing Lee several...