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Live Nation announces all-in pricing after 'junk fee' complaints

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

President Joe Biden met with representatives of Live Nation, SeatGeek and Airbnb on Thursday as part of his effort to crack down on so-called "junk fees" that add to the cost of purchases far beyond what consumers expect.At the White House Thursday, Live Nation, which is based in Beverly Hills, California, announced that it will provide customers with upfront all-in pricing - meaning the actual purchase price including service charges and any other fees - for its owned venues by September and that Ticketmaster will give consumers the option to view all-in pricing upfront for other venues on the live-entertainment tickets platform.SeatGeek, based in New York, will also unveil features to make it easier to browse for tickets with the true cost displayed. Taylor Swift ticket sales put Ticketmaster in the hot seat; lawmakers call for investigation “These are just the latest private sector leaders who are responding to my call to action," Biden said, referring to his promise to crack d...

L.A. residents asked to be on the lookout for vehicle linked to elderly woman's murder in Santa Barbara

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

Authorities in Santa Barbara County have released new images of a vehicle wanted in connection with a 96-year-old woman's brutal home invasion murder last year. Violet Evelyn Alberts was found dead in Montecito on May 27, 2022. Local outlets reported that the elderly woman was smothered to death in her own home, with her one-time lawyer saying she struggled and put up a fight. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has provided limited details about the ongoing investigation, but has said that a motive has been determined and the attack was not random.In a news release issued earlier this month, the Sheriff's Office said Alberts had been the victim of fraud which was actively being investigated by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office. The alleged fraudster, whom is identified as Pauline Macareno by the Santa Barbara Independent, has been in custody since August 2022, but detectives are still searching for the alleged killer. Macareno, 47, is listed in jail records ...

Migrants bused to L.A. by Texas governor receiving aid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has claimed responsibility for a busload of migrants that arrived at Union Station in Los Angeles on Wednesday.  In a statement, Abbott said small border towns in the Lone Star State “remain overwhelmed and overrun” with people crossing into the country illegally from Mexico and that many of them are hoping to make it to L.A.  “Los Angeles is a major city that migrants seek to go to, particularly now that its city leaders approved its self-declared sanctuary city status. Our border communities are on the frontlines of President Biden’s border crisis, and Texas will continue providing this much-needed relief until he steps up to do his job and secure the border,” the governor’s statement read in part.  Volunteers seen here carrying supplies for a busload of migrants, including children, who bussed to L.A. by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on June 14, 2023. (KTLA)Abbott is following the lead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has drawn cri...

Euphoria Collection: A New Chapter in Luxury Jewelry by Off Code Company

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

Stylist: Melissa SamayoaPhotographer: Nikolaus MurrayModels: Gabriel Gonzalez and Olesya ChumazovaEvery industry has its trailblazers – individuals who take an untraveled path, rewrite norms, and create their own definition of success. In the world of designer jewelry, Raymond Manzur is making a name for himself as one such innovator. With his brand, Off Code Company, Manzur has beautifully merged his extensive background in finance with his passion for design and craftsmanship.Stylist: Melissa SamayoaPhotographer: Nikolaus MurrayModels: Gabriel Gonzalez and Olesya ChumazovaDespite a robust career in finance spanning 15 years, Manzur always nurtured a dream of creating something distinctly his own. Born in his home office, the “Off Code Brand” is the realization of that dream – a result of months of relentless experimentation with an array of gemstones, materials, and colors. “With over 15 years of experience in finance, I’ve learned the importance of budgeti...

Iconic Neighborhood Dive Bar Transforms into LA’s Coolest Underground Music Venue

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

With its more than 60-year history in Los Angeles and “Cheers-like” atmosphere, The Barrel Tavern looks ahead to the future with new building upgrades and a focus on top-notch entertainment.Inflation, recession chatter and even a pandemic have not stopped one of Los Angeles’ historic dive bars from persevering through it all. Nestled in the Sherman Oaks community, The Barrel Tavern has mastered the art of longevity. Now the tavern’s two current owners have their eyes set on the future. “This year, we intend to renovate the front and rear portions of the bar to enhance the overall atmosphere and customer experience. We’ll also continue to work on modernizing the bar, but with careful obligations to the core vintage feel of the existing customer base,” explained Robert Jayne, who co-owns the bar with his brother, Scott Jacoby.According to Jayne, he and Jacoby also have plans to add a roof deck to the dive bar sometime next year. In the meantime, establishing The Barrel Tavern as the b...

Jorge Pareta in Hospitalized after Bicycle Accident in Woodland Hills [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

Bicycle-Auto Collision on Trader Joe’s at Woodland Hills Left 65-Year-Old Father on Life SupportLOS ANGELES, CA (June 15, 2023) – Thursday, a bicycle collision near a Trader Joe’s in Woodland Hills hospitalized Jorge Pareta Sr.According to the report, Pareta was heading to his work at Trader Joe’s when a car made a sudden right turn into his path.According to investigators, Pareta hit his brakes to avoid a collision. However, the sudden stop catapulted Pareta into the air, and he landed head-first on the pavement.Medical responders arrived at the scene shortly after. They performed live-saving efforts on Pareta after his heart stopped beating for 25 minutes. Afterward, he was rushed to a hospital where he remained in critical condition.At this time, the family of Pareta started a GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses.Those with further information about the Woodland Hills bicycle accident are asked to contact the Los Angeles Officials immediately.Injuries sustained in a ...

Introducing iwi life’s Omega-3 Minis: Better for Your Body and the Planet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

Photo Source: iwi lifeEating a healthy and nutritious diet seems simple enough: Focus on lean proteins, complex carbs, and healthy fats while eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Easy, right?While following this formula is a good place to start, ensuring you are getting enough of the essential vitamins and minerals your body requires to function isn’t as simple as it seems — anyone who has tracked their micronutrient intake knows what we’re talking about. This is why many adults and children rely on vitamins to fill nutritional gaps in their diets.One of the more common nutritional gaps people need to fill through supplements is Omega-3 fatty acids. Even if you are getting a good dose of this essential nutrient through your diet, the source it comes from will determine how much your body can convert into usable resources. If your body doesn’t get enough Omega-3s from quality sources, your body will have a hard time keeping your joints flexible, your brain focused, and...

Peacock Theater: Microsoft Theater At L.A. Live Gets A Name Change

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

The Microsoft Theater and X-Box Plaza at L.A. Live will soon be known as the Peacock Theater and Peacock Place after a change in naming rights.Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) and Peacock announced the new collaboration and name change Thursday, saying it will officially take place July 11.“Like Peacock, L.A. LIVE is at the epicenter of premium original entertainment, exhilarating sports, one-of-a-kind experiences and extreme fandom,” Peacock President Kelly Campbell said. “Through Peacock Theater and Peacock Place, we’ll have the opportunity to bring all the elements of our brand to life with the millions of fans who visit L.A. LIVE each year, while partnering with the incredible team at AEG to further cement Peacock as the ultimate destination for audiences.”In 2001, AEG, who owns the L.A. Live properties, announced the shocking change of the longtime Staples Center name, with Crypto.com Arena. Staples Center had been the arena’s name since the building’s creation in...

Ricardo Martinez Killed in DUI Crash on 43rd Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

35-Year-Old Pedestrian Dead, One Arrested after Vehicle Collision near Glendale AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (June 15, 2023) – Saturday night, police responded to a DUI crash that claimed the life of Ricardo Martinez.On June 10th, just before 9:45 p.m., officers were dispatched near 43rd and Glendale avenues involving a pedestrian crash.According to the Phoenix police, they arrived at the scene and found 35-year-old Martinez on top of the vehicle.Investigation showed that Martinez attempted to cross Glendale Avenue mid-block when he was struck by the vehicle headed eastbound.Consequently, Martinez was taken to the hospital with significant injuries where he was later pronounced dead.Furthermore, the driver, identified as 47-year-old Matthew Rhoades, remained at the scene and was assessed by the authorities.Rhoades was determined to be impaired at that time and he was taken into custody.Following the events, Rhoades was charged with aggravated DUI for driving impaired with a suspended dri...

The Humboldt Preharvest Dep Report 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:36 GMT

For many cannabis enthusiasts, the first real wave of the year’s harvest starts with the light-deprivation-style grown cannabis that comes down each June. The resulting cannabis is often shortened to deps by industry folks. They’re produced by farmers using various means to control the light cycle to force plants to flower. They started to become prevalent in the mid-2000s. For many years a lot of people just used the early dep harvests to pay their trimmers in the fall when their full-term harvest came down. But the quality of the product saw the prevalence of the cultivation style continues to grow to this day, where many expect solid deps to be a big part of the forthcoming national marketplace. When it comes to deps, Humboldt County is one of the best places in the world to find the best representations of various strains grown that way. In the years The Emerald Triangle’s farms weren’t decimated by fire and smoke, it basically seemed impossible to grow better deps than the crea...