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Report: Boston Celtics star guard Jaylen Brown agrees to record 5-year, $304 million supermax contract 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

A new record has been set in the NBA, but it’s not an on-court statistic. Jaylen Brown, the shooting guard for the Boston Celtics, has agreed to a 5-year contract worth $304 million, his agent told ESPN. The richest deal in league history keeps the 26-year-old two-time All Star under contract through the 2028-2029 season.  Bronny James suffers cardiac arrest during USC practice: Report Brown’s new deal beats the previous record contract of two-time league MVP and 2023 NBA champion Nikola Jokic’s 5-year, $264 million agreement with the Denver Nuggets. The the former University of California-Berkeley standout averaged a career-high 26.6 points per game on 49% shooting last season for the Celtics.  Brown is considered one of the cornerstones of Boston’s championship contending team alongside Jayson Tatum, who himself is eligible for a supermax extension next season. According to ESPN, Brown is scheduled to make $52.3 million when his ...

Robert Castellanos Pronounced Dead Following Multi-Vehicle Crash on 118 Freeway [Pacoima, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

Traffic Collision at Golden Street Freeway Left 35-Year-Old Man DeadPACOIMA, CA (July 25, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a traffic crash involving multiple vehicles on 118 Freeway claimed the life of Robert Castellanos. The deadly incident occurred around 2:48 a.m. along the eastbound 118 at the Golden State (5) Freeway.Based on news footage, a pickup truck and a sports car collided for unknown reasons, trapping the sports car driver.Responding fire personnel used hydraulic-powered tools to extricate the man. However, the male driver was declared dead at the scene.Later, the medical examiner’s office identified the deceased man as 35-year-old Robert Castellanos. His city of residence remains unclear.At around 3:27 a.m., authorities issued a SigAlert closing down the eastbound lanes of the 118 Freeway at the 5 Freeway. Police reported no other injuries from the collision.Pacoima Officials are asking anyone with further information about the multi-vehicle crash to contact them im...

Man Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver on Dudley Avenue [Fresno, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

29-Year-Old Man Hit-and-Run Driver on Dudley Avenue near Valentine AvenueFRESNO, CA (July 25, 2023) – Monday night, a man sustained fatal injuries following a hit-and-run crash on Dudley Avenue.The deadly collision happened around 10:30 p.m. in Dudley, just east of Valentine Avenue in the city of Fresno.Based on the initial investigation, an unknown vehicle struck the man walking westbound. The impact of the crash sent the man onto the west shoulder of Dudley Avenue. However, the involved driver fled without rendering aid to the victim.First responders to the accident declared the victim dead at the scene. Authorities only described the deceased pedestrian as a 29-year-old male. His city of residence is unknown.At this time, it’s unclear if drugs or alcohol played a factor in the collision. Evidence gathered at the scene suggests that the suspect might be traveling in a 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax.Anyone with additional information about the fatal Dudley Avenue hit-and-run ...

One Killed, Six Hurt in Three-Vehicle Crash on Las Virgenes Road [Calabasas, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up near Lost Hills Road Left Several HurtCALABASAS, CA (July 25, 2023) – Saturday evening, a three-vehicle crash on Las Virgenes Road left one person dead and six others injured.The crash occurred around 6:00 p.m. near the intersection of Las Virgenes and Lost Hills roads in the Calabasas area.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the collision remain unclear. However, investigators claimed the crash included a Tesla, a BMW, and a Toyota.Responding units from the Los Angeles County Fire Department declared one person dead at the scene. However, their identity remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from their relatives.Additionally, medical personnel transported six other patients to a hospital with various injuries, including two in critical condition.No further details regarding the Las Virgenes Road three-vehicle crash have been released. Calabasas officials will provide more information once available.Sweet James sends out their ...

Jorge Alvarez, One Other Injured in Head-On Crash on 34 Freeway [Oxnard, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near Wood Road Left Two People HospitalizedOXNARD, CA (July 25, 2023) – Early Friday evening, a two-vehicle crash on 34 Freeway left Jorge Alvarez and another person hospitalized.The collision occurred at around 5:15 p.m. along the westbound lanes of Highway 34, just east of Wood Road.According to the investigators, a black 1995 Nissan sedan collided head-on with a red 2021 Jeep SUV. Photos from the site of the crash revealed that both vehicles received significant damages.Responding medical personnel airlifted the Nissan driver to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment of major injuries. Later, police identified the Nissan driver as 70-year-old Jorge Alvarez of Van Nuys.Meanwhile, the 32-year-old Jeep driver from Searcy, Arkansas, was transported to St. John’s Hospital for moderate injuries. Their name remains undisclosed to the public.The California Highway Patrol closed the span of the westbound 34 Freeway for at least two hours as crews cleared t...

Christian Jennings Arrested after DUI Crash on Highway 395 [Hesperia, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

Chain-Reaction Collision on Main Street Resulted in InjuryHESPERIA, CA (July 25, 2023) – Monday night, a DUI collision involving five other vehicles on Highway 395 led to the arrest of Christian Jennings.Police responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash on July 17th, at around 9:00 p.m. on U.S. Highway 395 and Main Street.Upon arrival, deputies learned that a northbound red Chevrolet Silverado rear-ended a black Kia Optima while traveling at around 50 mph.Subsequently, the initial crash resulted in a chain reaction collision, involving a total of five vehicles. However, the Chevrolet driver exited his vehicle and fled the scene on foot, heading in a southeasterly direction.Eventually, officers managed to locate the suspect in the desert area, suspected to be under the influence of alcohol. After failing a Field Sobriety Test, authorities arrested 52-year-old Christian Jennings of Phelan for DUI.Paramedics transported Jennings and another person involved to a local hospital fo...

Driver Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on East 17th Street [Santa Ana, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

Cement-Truck Collision near 55 Freeway Resulted in FatalitySANTA ANA, CA (July 25, 2023) – A driver was fatally injured following a two-vehicle crash on East 17th Street Saturday morning.Officers responded to the fatal collision around 8:00 a.m. at the 2400 block of East 17th Street, near the 55 Freeway.Upon arrival, police learned that a sedan was exiting the southbound 55 Freeway and continuing to 17th Street at a high rate of speed.Consequently, the sedan crashed into a  resting cement truck in a left turn lane of westbound 17th. The cement truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.Unfortunately, responding emergency personnel declared the sedan driver dead at the scene. Paramedics transported a passenger to an area hospital, where they remained in critical condition.At this time, authorities have not disclosed the identity of the deceased driver to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.The Santa Ana Police Department is leadin...

Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on 3rd Street [Chico, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

Fire Hydrant Spews Water after Car Collision in Downtown ChicoCHICO, CA (July 25, 2023) – Sunday morning, a two-vehicle crash on 3rd Street in Downtown Chico left at least two people with injuries.According to the Chico Fire Department, the collision happened near the intersection of 3rd Street and Broadway. However, the reason that led up to the crash remains unclear.Responding units discovered a gushing fire hydrant in the area, which was determined to have been caused by the crash.Additionally, firefighters along with emergency personnel treated two patients for minor injuries. The identities of the parties involved remain undisclosed to the public.In the end, fire officials managed to shut off the spewing water before resulting in significant flooding of the area.No further details regarding the 3rd Street collision have been released. Chico officials will provide more information about the two-vehicle crash once available.Driving can be very dangerous and almost anything ...

Skold as Ice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

Skold as Ice: Many might know Tim Skold best as a member of Marilyn Manson, or maybe KMFDM. But for us, he’ll always be the main guy in Shotgun Messiah. That Swedish glam metal band took an industrial left turn at album number three, and yet the quality didn’t dip at all. His transition was seamless, hence his later gigs. Hopefully Skold will play some Shotgun Messiah songs at the Whisky. Clockwork Echo, Grimm, Vanilla Sugar and Adam Zoom also perform.Back in 2019, we asked Skold if he had any fond memories of L.A.“Yes and yeah,” he said. “We did a tribute show with Shotgun Messiah at the Troubadour in the early 90’s with a crazy girl climbing the light rig and a couple nights at the Wiltern with Marilyn Manson in 2004 I think that was special. I could go on and on, there are many other great shows I remember very well. Los Angeles is always a little extra stressful because it is home but I love it.”We also asked him how he thinks his sound has evolved.“...

If not Shohei, then who? Ten non-Ohtani trade targets that could upgrade SF Giants’ roster

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:14 GMT

Will they or won’t they?It’s the question that will dominate baseball for the next week leading up to next Tuesday’s 3 p.m. PT trade deadline.If the Angels are willing to trade Shohei Ohtani, the Giants should exhaust every organizational resource available to make that deal happen. He’s doing things the game has never seen before, instantly adds an ace and a middle-of-the-order bat to any contender and, with international television rights and advertising, is a cash cow.For those reasons, Ohtani likely isn’t going anywhere.The Angels’ postseason odds are slim (13.6% per FanGraphs), but they are still closer to playoff position this late into the season than any time since they signed Ohtani.That means the Giants will likely have to wait until this offseason, when 30 teams will commence in the free-agent pursuit of a lifetime, expected to end in the richest contract ever signed by an athlete in any of North America’s four major pro sports le...