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Here’s why you shouldn’t say ‘Happy’ Memorial Day — and what you should say instead
In order to understand Memorial Day, one must know what it is. Memorial Day is described by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as “the nation’s foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women.” The U.S. Department of War describes it as “an annual day of remembrance to honor all those…
Man arrested after overnight standoff atop Sonoma County bus
(BCN) — A 47-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of drugs allegedly climbed on top of a Sonoma County bus Sunday night and refused to come down until the next morning, Santa Rosa police said. Officers were called about 9:21 p.m. to the intersection of Mendocino and McConnell avenues, where Pittsburg resident Byron…
Vigil planned for Oakland coffee shop owner still missing after two months
(KRON) — A vigil is planned Monday for an Oakland coffee shop owner who has been missing for more than two months. Amy Hillyard, 52, disappeared virtually without a trace back on March 25. According to her husband, she had a therapy appointment the day she disappeared. Sometime after she returned home, she vanished with…
Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase makes history
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Golden State Valkyries, led by Head Coach Natalie Nakase, made history in their inaugural season. The team became the first expansion franchise in Women’s National Basketball Association history to reach the postseason in its debut year. The Valkyries also set a women’s sports record with more than 15,000 season ticket…
Violent wrong-way bridge crash leaves 2 hospitalized
A violent crash involving a wrong-way driver on a bridge sent two people to the hospital overnight, authorities say. The incident was reported just after 12:30 a.m. Monday in the southbound lanes of the 710 Freeway along the Gerald Desmond Bridge in Long Beach, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Garcia. “Two people were transported,”…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to be released on DVD and Blu-ray
The Oscar-winning animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is getting a physical release. Almost a year after its debut, the Netflix smash hit is set to be available on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD via The Criterion Collection, which is a home entertainment distribution company. This is the first time the movie will be available…
Man found dead in car after leaving Los Angeles County casino
A suspicious death is under investigation after a man was found dead inside his vehicle after leaving a Los Angeles County casino Sunday night. Deputies were sent to the 11600 block of East Carson Street in Lakewood following a report of a man not breathing just after 10 p.m., a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department…
Live updates: Explosion risk eliminated at Garden Grove chemical tank
Orange County Fire Authority officials said Monday morning that the temperature of a chemical tank in Garden Grove has cooled, eliminating the risk of an explosion. “We are happy to report that the threat of a BLEVE is now off the table,” Orange County Fire Authority officials said in a post on X Monday morning.…
Gunshots heard as LAPD serves warrant in South Los Angeles
Gunshots were heard while officers were serving a warrant in a South Los Angeles neighborhood overnight. Police were sent to the area of East 52nd Place and Main Street in the South Park neighborhood around 11:30 p.m. Sunday regarding a grand theft auto suspect, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to KTLA. The suspect…
The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved
Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel and discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers. Here is a look at the holiday and how it has evolved: When…