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West Hollywood man reunited with stolen English bulldog 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

A man who had his English bulldog stolen from him at gunpoint last month has now been reunited with his beloved pooch. Justin Garcia, the dog’s owner, says that his dog Capone was stolen from him by a group of armed men while he was walking near his apartment building on Olive Street on Nov. 6.  Sunrise creates stunning backdrop for downtown Los Angeles The masked gunmen told Justin to “give [him] the dog or he [dies],” he told KTLA 5’s Annie Rose Ramos just one day after Capone was taken. As one thief took Capone and put him in the back of their getaway car, another began ransacking Justin's vehicle and throwing his belongings around. Capone is a 1-year, 10-month-old English Bulldog that was stolen at gunpoint from a couple in West Hollywood. (Photos courtesy of Justin Garcia)All that was stolen was an old security badge, Justin said, and the thief managed to miss a wad of cash sitting in his car.  Major traffic safety project begins along Pacific Coast Highway A few weeks afte...

Top 3 Amazon scams to avoid this holiday season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

Scammers love to latch on to the names of large companies.Why? They have a lot of customers and recognizable names, so chances are you'll open the email.Amazon customers are a popular target."They are getting better and better at looking extremely authentic," explained Scott Knapp, Amazon's Director of Worldwide Buyer Risk Prevention.Knapp detailed the top scams to watch out for this holiday season.Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Instagram for more tech tips, news and reviews.Order Confirmation ScamThis is where you get an email about an expensive item you didn’t buy. The goal is to get you to click a link to cancel. The problem: the link leads to the scam artists."So you get a little bit concerned that you might get charged for something and then suddenly you're engaging with a bad actor," explained Knapp.Email Attachment ScamThis involves an email that says your account will be shut down and it includes an attachment with a link inside."The only problem is, it directs that rig...

Harnessing Instagram: Strengthening Brand Connections Through Engagement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

In the realm of 21st-century digital communication, social media reigns supreme. Among its royalty, Instagram emerges as an influential platform for both individuals and businesses. The heartbeat of your brand’s online presence is encapsulated by its Instagram engagement — a crucial indicator of how your audience perceives and values your brand. Tapping into strategies that amplify Instagram engagement can directly influence brand growth.Shaping an Instagram strategy isn’t merely about posting; it’s about weaving engagement into the core of your brand’s objectives. Instagram not only bridges communication gaps but also deepens the relationship between brands and their target audience. Engagement on Instagram isn’t just about the isolated metrics of likes or comments; it’s an aggregate of interactions that reflect your brand’s appeal. When a user pauses their scroll to engage with your content, it’s a testament to its value, translating...

Inside the VIP Aesthetics Practice Treating the New Generation of A-Listers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

It’s 8pm on a Thursday, and Dr. Robert Dorfman just wrapped a day of aesthetic injectable and hair restoration appointments. He’s smiling graciously as his last patient snaps a photo with him to share with her 1M social media followers and departs with a newfound confidence – something Dr. Dorfman calls the “Done by Dorfman glow”.Done by Dorfman is the brainchild of renowned Hair Restoration & Aesthetic Surgeon, Dr. Robert Dorfman. The prestigious clinic is located at the heart of Beverly Hills, California. Patients are provided white-glove service from the moment they step in the door. Upon check in, patients are greeted by Dr. Dorfman’s staff and seated in a luxurious waiting room boasting Hermes and Louis Vuitton finishes, before spending a full one to two hours with Dr. Dorfman himself. Perhaps most impressively, to ensure patients are completely content with their results, they are offered unlimited complimentary touch-ups following their appointment.Dr. Robert Dorfma...

Don’t Miss Out on the Basketball Extravaganza: Lakers vs Kings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

Sponsored ContentIs there anything more truly exhilarating than witnessing a showdown between two long-standing adversaries such as the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings? Each clash between these indomitable forces promises an electrifying spectacle that will leave both teams and their passionate fans on the edge of their seats. You really shouldn’t miss out on such an exhilarating experience – that’s why you should secure your lakers vs kings tickets in advance and be a part of the intense battle unfolding on the court.This piece will delve into the rich history of the Lakers and Kings’ rivalry, meticulously analyze the teams, delve into the game-day atmosphere and delve into the fervor and anticipation of the fans.Historical Rivalry between Lakers and KingsThe Lakers and Kings have been locked in a fierce battle for supremacy for decades. These two powerhouses have clashed countless times, igniting a fire within basketball enthusiasts that has bur...

Pac-12 football: Our picks for postseason award winners and the all-conference team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

The Pac-12 will announce its 2023 all-conference teams and postseason award winners on Tuesday. The head coaches were permitted to wait for the result of the conference championship game before casting their ballots.We see no reason to wait for the official reveal.The Hotline’s selections …Coach of the Year: Washington’s Kalen DeBoerIn the end, it was an easy decision. Arizona’s Jedd Fisch did marvelous work turning the Wildcats into a nine-win team in his third season. But DeBoer did what no head coach has accomplished in the 13 years of the conference’s expansion era: He won every game. And nothing beats 13-0. If DeBoer doesn’t claim the official honor on Tuesday, it’s because the coaches are playing politics.Offensive Player of the Year: Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.Loads of terrific candidates for this honor, including two receivers: Oregon’s Troy Franklin and Washington’s Rome Odunze. But Penix led his team through a Novem...

Inman: Purdy lifts 49ers’ starry offense to new heights in Philly return

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Overjoyed 49ers fans basked in Sunday night’s win by lingering at Lincoln Financial Field and serenading Brock Purdy off that conquered ground: “PUR-DY! PUR-DY!”Darting toward the tunnel came the 49ers’ quarterback. “LET’S GO!!!!” he fired back at the red-clad crooners.The 49ers (9-3) are closing in on their fourth playoff run in five seasons, and they’ve got an MVP-caliber quarterback emerging in the best of times.Now, a 42-19 Week 13 beatdown in enemy territory does not cancel out last season’s 31-7 NFC Championship Game defeat here, and the 49ers acknowledged they may need to return in eight Sundays for a shot at the Super Bowl title.It’s reminiscent of the 2010 San Francisco Giants’ path. They stunned the host Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, with Cody Ross hitting two home runs and Tim Lincecum laughing at ornery fans’ wolf whistles. A week later, the Giants returned to clinch a World Series berth.Purdy and the 49ers are ...

What to expect — and not to expect — from SF Giants at MLB Winter Meetings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

NASHVILLE — The 2,888-room Gaylord Opryland Resort, set on nine acres east of downtown, is the kind of sprawling place in which you can get lost. Multiple forested atriums, winding walking paths that circle the artificial island and the lazy river surrounding it. Christmas trees stand 50 feet high, below oversized decorative guitars suspended from glass ceilings.The scale of it is massive.And, for the first time since 2015, it is the site of MLB’s Winter Meetings, with executives from all 30 clubs getting into town Sunday and commissioner Rob Manfred kicking off the three-day gathering Monday morning with the announcement of MLB’s charity auction (featuring Gotham Club passes from Giants and batting practice at the Oakland Coliseum, which you can bid on through 7 p.m. PT Thursday here.)The week will be defined by Shohei Ohtani, the two-way sensation said to be nearing a decision in his free agency. Giants manager Bob Melvin, president Farhan Zaidi and part-owner Buster P...

UC Berkeley chef charged with filming explicit video chat with prepubescent girls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

BERKELEY — A San Leandro man who works as a chef for UC Berkeley has been charged with possessing hundreds of child pornography files, including some he allegedly filmed during a video chat with young girls living in Vietnam and the Philippines, court records show.Gregory Andrade, 56, was charged Nov. 17 with possessing more than 600 images of child pornography, as well as two felony counts of using a minor for sex acts. The two latter charges stem from video chats on Feb. 26 and March 5, according to police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Trial set for East Bay siblings linked to 2021 killing of Carmel woman Crime and Public Safety | Antioch releases video of officers shooting less lethal round at transgender woman whose hands were raised Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man guilty of murdering romantic rival on Valentine’s Day, faces life without parole Crime and Public Safety | Another ex-FCI Dubli...

Holiday Baking 2023: Three new cookbooks to inspire the perfect cookie platter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:30 GMT

Looking for ways to boost your cookie-baking skills this holiday season? We paged through three hot new baking cookbooks to help and the results — Scandinavian honey cookies with chocolate, gingerbread and coconut almond slice-and-bake butter cookies — are sure to impress at your next holiday party or cookie exchange.But there’s more where these recipes came from. Here’s what to expect from the pages of these new baking-centric volumes.‘Scandinavian from Scratch’ by Nichole AccettolaScandinavian from Scratch is a cookbook by Nichole Accettola, the chef and owner behind Kantine, a Scandinavian cafe and bakery in San Francisco. (Courtesy Anders Schønnemann/Ten Speed Press) For guidance on what to bake when it’s cold out, why not seek guidance from the folks who weather some of the gnarliest winters out there, the Scandinavians?Nichole Accettola, the chef-owner behind San Francisco’s Kantine, a Scandinavian bakery and cafe, offers more tha...