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Beyonce's tour pays $100K to extend DC Metro service after weather-delayed show

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

Queen Bey looked out for her Beyhive in a major way this weekend. The Maryland stop of her Renaissance World Tour got off to a rocky start when heavy rain and lightning caused fans to shelter in place. More than 50,000 people were stuck waiting at FedEx Field for the show to start. Taylor Swift reveals new US tour dates for 2024; ‘Turns out it’s NOT the end of an era’ "Due to lightning in the area, we are currently under a shelter-in-place order," the venue tweeted. "Fans outside of gates and in the parking lots are asked to return to their cars. All fans inside of the stadium are asked to shelter in place under covered concourse areas and ramps until further notice. Thank you for your patience."Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood)Close to two hours later, the stadium provided an update saying that "We're all clear. Fans may return to their se...

Anthony Carreon Arrested after Fiery Crash on 5 Freeway [Newhall, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

Fiery Collision near Lyons Road Left 1 Woman InjuredNEWHALL, CA (August 7, 2023) – On Tuesday afternoon, a fiery crash on the 5 Freeway left one woman hurt, and Anthony Carreon arrested.The incident occurred on July 25th just after 8:30 a.m. and continued at 12:30 p.m., near the 5 Freeway and Lyons.According to investigations, Carreon was traveling in a Dodge Challenger at high speeds in the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway. Police attempted to stop him for speeding. The Challenger sped away and the pursuit was called off.Later, at 12:30 p.m., officers spotted the Challenger and again initiated a pursuit. Police installed a spike strip in the path of the vehicle. In an attempt to avoid the spike strip, Carron veered to avoid it but lost control. He struck a Toyota Rav 4 driven by a 75-year-old woman. The Challenger then came to a stop after striking a light pole. Both vehicles caught fire and the woman became trapped in her vehicle.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the c...

Ki’won Shepperd and 2 Others Hurt in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash on Planz Road [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

Three Children Injured in Bicycle Accident near Planz Elementary SchoolBAKERSFIELD, CA (August 7, 2023) – Sunday evening, a hit-and-run bicycle crash on Planz Road injured Ki’won Shepperd and two other children.Officers responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., at the 2300 block of Planz Road near Planz Elementary School and Hughes Lane.According to reports, the driver of a brown or gold Kia Forte rear-ended three children riding their bikes east in the two-way left turn storage lane. Upon impact, the driver did not render aid to the victims and fled the scene.Medics arrived and rushed 12-year-old Shepperd and another child to Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera with life-threatening injuries.Following preliminary duties, a witness reported spotting two vehicles racing and running a red light before one of the vehicles hit the children. Although, authorities have not confirmed if there was a second car or street racing involved.At this time, Ki’won’s family started...

Jackie Sorkin’s Candified In Long Beach Is Candy As Theater

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

Known as the Candy Queen, Jackie Sorkin and global retail and brand executive Amy Kavanaugh Mason have partnered up to open Candified in Long Beach, the first of its kind interactive retail candy store, where kids of all ages can shop, create and celebrate.Located on the buzzy Second Street strip, the colorful store isn’t your typical beachside candy shop overstocked with saltwater taffy. You don’t have to have a sweet tooth to be lured into the store by the window display filled with life-sized jungle creatures covered in hundreds of thousands of gummy bears and sour candies, a signature part of Sorkin’s Candytopia past.Not only are the aisles filled with nostalgic sweets like Zagnuts, Slo Pokes and Mallo Cups, but there are also rows of chocolates, gummies, tik tok pacifiers and pop rings, as well as the latest candy craze they can’t keep on the shelves — freeze-dried options like sour worm crunchies, fruity twists, caramel apple puffs and slime lickers.The candied zebra beckons (...

Araceli Espinoza Arrested after Pedestrian Collision on Elm Avenue [Greenfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

Pedestrian Hospitalized after DUI Accident near 5th StreetGREENFIELD, CA (August 7, 2023) – Saturday night, Araceli Espinoza was arrested after a pedestrian collision on Elm Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene at the 500 block of Elm Avenue near 5th Street.Per reports, Espinoza was operating a vehicle under the influence and struck a pedestrian in the area. Paramedics arrived and took the pedestrian to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Meanwhile, officers arrested 41-year-old Espinoza and booked her into the Monterey County Jail. In addition, crews determined that Espinoza was driving with a suspended license, was in possession of a controlled substance, and was on probation for DUI.At this time, no further details regarding the Elm Avenue pedestrian crash have been released to the public. Greenfield Officials will provide more information once available.Thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination are essential in operating a vehicle safely. Never drive while impa...

Sean Joseph Scot Killed in Motorcycle Accident near Valle Verde Drive [Henderson, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

Solo-Motorcycle Accident near Fox Ridge Drive Left a 28-Year-Old Man DeadHENDERSON, NV (August 6, 2023) – Early Friday morning, a motorcycle accident near Valle Verde Drive claimed the life of Sean Joseph Scot.The accident occurred at around 4:40 a.m., July 28th, near the area of Valle Verde and Fox Ridge Drives, just north of Warm Springs.According to the deputies of Henderson Police, the accident involved 28-year-old Scot involved in a solo motorcycle accident. Authorities are still unsure as to what caused the fatal accident.Furthermore, the officers blocked all northbound and southbound lanes of Valle Verde from Warm Springs to Marlboro for several hours before it was reopened.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Sean Joseph Scot.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is always a traumatic experience for those left behind. Reach out to Sweet James and let ...

Victor Barreto, Woman Injured after Crashing into National Hispanic Cultural Center [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

24-Year-Old Man into Custody after Damaging Building from CrashALBUQUERQUE, NM (August 7, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a car vs. building collision left Victor Barreto and one other injured.The incident happened on July 28th, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.According to reports, Barreto and his girlfriend were in an argument about their relationship when he pulled into the parking lot. As the argument escalated, Barreto increased his speed and drove into the National Hispanic Cultural Center causing damage to the building. As a result of the crash, both Barreto and his girlfriend sustained injuries.Following the crash, emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported both Barreto and the woman.They have discharged moments after. No occupants of the building suffered injury from the incident.Also, the incident sparked a small fire but crews were immediately to extinguish the fire.Police later arrested 24-year-old Victor Barreto on charges including aggravated bat...

Juvenile Severely Injured in Scooter Crash on Vermont Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

10-Year-Old Child Hospitalized Scooter vs Vehicle Crash on Vermont Avenue near 7th StreetLOS ANGELES, CA (August 7, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, a 10-year-old child suffered injuries after a scooter crash on Vermont Avenue.The accident took place at about 5:00 p.m., on July 27th at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Seventh Street.According to the CHP, the child was riding a rental scooter in the area when a driver struck him for unknown reasons.Paramedics arrived and rushed the child to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.The child had no identification on him at the time of the crash, police had to rely on the public to help them identify him and notify his parents or legal guardians.Authorities eventually identified and located the parents, and the juvenile was reunited with them on Friday morning.On the other hand, the involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the officials. They said that the driver did not show any signs of impairment.Authorities did...

So-Fi So Good for Taylor Swift

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

So-Fi So Good for Taylor Swift: Not a single piece of the reporting you’ve heard about Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is exaggerated. Not a tiny little bit. This thing is enormous. Like, insanely big, and a phenomenon. And every single attendee (including this one) is here for the party. Not in a tailgate, beer-chugga-chugga sort of way. But in a genuine, love for the music, human connection, sort of way.That’s what Swift is all about. She connects with her fans on a deeply personal level. The sort of connection that all artists hope to establish with their target audience. And despite the fact that this writer is not a part of that demographic, empathy is possible for all but sociopaths.So friendship bands are passed around by nearly everyone on the way in. The parking attendants had arms full of them. It’s a love-in. It’s contemporary Coachella and the Super Bowl halftime show without the dust and sports fans. The range of generations in attendance (and not just parents being dragged al...

Legendary classic rock band says it isn’t retiring ‘anytime soon’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:08 GMT

Get ready to yell out “Free Bird” — and have the request actually mean something — when Lynyrd Skynyrd returns this month to Northern California.The Rock and Roll of Fame act, known for that fabled song as well as “Gimme Three Steps,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” “Sweet Home Alabama” and so many other classics, performs Aug. 10 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and Aug. 11 at Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland.Shows start at 8 p.m. and tickets — $18.75-$354 (subject to change) — are available at livenation.com.The Southern Rock outfit is co-headlining these concerts with the Texas troupe ZZ Top. The outing is dubbed the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour — a clever title that draws from a pair of the bands’ best-known songs (ZZ’s “Sharp Dressed man” and Skynyrd’s “Simple Man”).I recently had the chance to chat with Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke on a number of subjects. The one topic that kept coming up again and again during our conversation, not surprisingl...