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Orange County creating Hall of Fame: These are the first inductees

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, golf legend Tiger Woods and No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani will be among the 10 inaugural members of Orange County's new Hall of Fame.On Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to create a Hall of Fame to pay tribute to O.C. residents whose impact has resonated far beyond the region. Woods, Bryant and Stefani will be joined by Olympic diver Greg Louganis, Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard, Righteous Brothers singer Bill Medley, developer and businessman Frank Jao, Walt Disney, real estate magnate William Lyon and businessman/philanthropist Henry Segerstrom.“Their names resonate with excellence and embody the very essence of what makes Orange County special and great,” said Supervisor Don Wagner.Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts before taking on the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on April 13, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Harry How/Getty Images)BURBANK, CA - MAY 09: Singers Blake Shelton (L) and Gwen Stefani perform on the Honda...

Warner Bros. Studio Tour again welcoming guests to enjoy holidays on the lot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Do you smell snow?Warner Bros. is again welcoming guests to the fictional town of Stars Hollow from the timeless sitcom "Gilmore Girls" this Christmas as part of a special studio tour experience for the holidays. The famed Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood will be decked out for the holidays next month, giving guests a close-up tour through some iconic film and TV sets, famous holiday wardrobes and exclusive photo opportunities.Beginning Dec. 22, fans of some of legendary Warner Bros. properties can hop on the famous Burbank studio tour in celebration of the holidays. Among the exhibits on the tour is a walk through Stage 48: Script to Screen, which houses costumes from many beloved holiday films and TV shows, including Papa Elf's uniform from the 2003 classic "Elf," as well as the grotesque "Holiday Armadillo" costume worn by Ross Geller in an iconic episode of "Friends."This year's holiday tour will once again welcome guests to experience Stars Hollow from "Gilmore Girls," includ...

Harnessing the Sun: The Inspiring Journey of Abe Issa

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Abe Issa‘s story is not just a tale of entrepreneurial success; it’s a narrative that intertwines resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainable energy. Born in the early 1980s in Beirut, Issa’s early years were marked by the echoes of conflict and the challenges of growing up in a war-torn environment. These formative years, filled with uncertainty and adversity, laid the foundation for a life characterized by determination and a relentless pursuit of excellence.The streets of Beirut, resonant with the sounds of a city striving to maintain normalcy amidst chaos, were Issa’s first classroom. Here, he learned lessons of tenacity and the importance of seizing opportunity amidst hardship. These experiences, though harrowing, imbued him with a sense of purpose and a drive that would later become the hallmark of his professional life.As a young boy, Issa witnessed firsthand the impacts of limited resources and the importance of sustainable practices....

Igor Borovikov: The Proven Trailblazer in Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In the evolving landscape of information technology, where change is the only constant, a figure emerges as a trailblazer, guiding enterprises through digital transformation. Igor Borovikov, the visionary behind Noventiq, stands at the forefront of this dynamic shift, leaving a lasting mark on the global stage of digital innovation and cybersecurity.Noventiq: A Global Force in Digital Transformation and CybersecurityAt the helm of Noventiq, a leading global solutions and services provider born out of Softline in 1993, Igor Borovikov has played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of digital transformation. Noventiq’s presence in nearly 60 countries is a testament to Borovikov’s vision and leadership, significantly contributing to the global digital transformation trend. Noventiq’s influence extends beyond geographical boundaries, propelled by a collaborative network of partnerships with tech giants such as Microsoft, Dell Technologies, and Google Cloud. This st...

Letters: Stop glyphosate use | A’s site | Hamas in the way | Not at fault | Trans protections

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.San Jose should stopusing glyphosate poisonThe other day I went to a neighborhood park and witnessed something I find very troubling. City workers (perhaps contractors) were spraying poison around the shrubs and plants. This poison was glyphosate which is a possible carcinogen.There were warning signs posted advising people to avoid the sprayed areas. This is absurd. San Jose should not be using glyphosate-based products in any public spaces. What are they thinking? It’s bad enough that Valley Water sprays glyphosate products on county waterways, ostensibly to prevent vegetation growth that might interfere with flood control. Government agencies should not be using glyphosate-based products. Period.Quite frankly, Roundup and similar products should be banned nationwide. San Jose can stop using it on its own. It’s time to do so.Anthony StegmanSan JoseS.J. A’s site waitsfor developmentRe:...

Musk lashes out at advertisers fleeing troubled platform

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

By Nicole Goodkind | CNNElon Musk, in his first interview with mainstream media since his antisemitic post on X earlier this month, apologized Wednesday for what he called his “dumbest” ever social media post. But he lashed out at advertisers leaving his platform because of rising antisemitism on X.“I don’t want them to advertise,” he said at the New York Times DealBook Summit in New York. “If someone is going to blackmail me with advertising or money go f**k yourself. Go. F**k. Yourself,” he said. “Is that clear? Hey Bob, if you’re in the audience, that’s how I feel” he added, referring to Disney CEO Bob Iger, who spoke earlier at the summit on Wednesday.Musk made the remarks as the X CEO, Linda Yaccarino, sat in the audience. Yaccarino was brought into the company to woo back big-name advertisers.Musk also said he has no problem being hated. “Hate away,” he said. “There’s a real weakness to wanting to be liked.”Clad in a leather jacket, black jeans leather boots, and a necklace gi...

Correction: Wrong website on ‘Nutcracker’ roundup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In a story about “Nutcracker” performances offered in the Bay Area, the incorrect website was given for a “Nutcracker” production offered by Berkeley Ballet Theater and Post:Ballet on Dec. 1-3 at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center. The correct website address is www.berkeleyballet.org.The East Bay Times corrects all significant errors that are brought to attention of editors. If you believe we have made such an error, please send an email to [email protected].

Musk tells advertisers 'go f*** yourself', but apologizes for endorsing antisemitic tweet

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- The New York Times held its annual DealBook summit on Wednesday, featuring a lineup of speakers that includes Kamala Harris, Bob Iger and Elon Musk. Musk, as is typical, made headlines with what he said. Musk has seen major companies pull their advertisements from X, formerly Twitter, after he endorsed an antisemitic tweet on Nov 15. At the Times' panel, he had some words for those advertisers. “If somebody's gonna try to blackmail me with advertising, blackmail me with money, go f*** yourself. Go f*** yourself. Is that clear? I hope it is,” the controversial Tesla CEO said. Nearly two dozen Bank of America branches closing across Bay Area Musk also directly told Disney CEO Bob Iger, who pulled advertising from X after the tweet, not to bring his advertisements back. The tweet that Musk endorsed said that Jewish communities have been pushing "hatred against whites." Musk responded to that tweet, "You have said the actual truth." At the NYT panel, Musk did apologize for ...

$7M settlement reached in case of Santa Rita Jail inmate who died in his cell

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- The daughter and son of a man who lay dead or dying for several days in his cell at Santa Rita Jail without being attended to will be paid $7 million from Alameda County, according to the family's lawyer. Maurice Monk was found unresponsive in his cell on Nov. 15, 2021.He may have been dead for at least 72 hours prior to being discovered, according to Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. Monk was arrested in October of 2021 following an altercation on an AC Transit bus over not wearing a mask.He was jailed after missing a court date because he was turned away at the door, according to the lawsuit. Oakland City Council meeting speakers accused of ‘supporting Hamas’ Bodycam footage from jail deputies cited by the Monk family's attorneys said Monk lay "face-down on his bunk, half naked, above a growing pool of urine and bodily fluids.""He lay in this position for several days as various deputies, standing at his cell door, dismissed his behavior as 'Monk being Mon...

SF residents warned about Vanilla gift card scam amid holiday shopping season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- With the holiday shopping season in full swing, shoppers are also more vulnerable to scams. San Francisco residents are being warned about Vanilla gift card scams.SF City Attorney David Chiu announced in a press release he filed a lawsuit against the maker of Vanilla gift cards because of it is "insecure cardboard packaging" that leaves the cards susceptible to being tampered with. Chiu warns residents about "card draining," which is when a scammer takes a gift card off the shelf, tampers with the card and records the card's information. The scammer then places it back onto the shelf. A victim customer then legitimately purchases the gift card and loads money into it. The scammer then tracks when the card has been activated and uses the value of the card for themselves. Will San Francisco streets remain clean even after APEC? Vanilla gift cards can be used at any establishment that accepts Visa and/or Mastercard. United States consumers load more than half...