Red Lobster, the well-known seafood restaurant chain, is facing significant financial turmoil and is preparing to close more than 50 locations across the United States. This move is part of a broader “footprint rationalization” effort to manage its economic challenges, as confirmed by TAGeX Brands, a restaurant liquidator tasked with auctioning off the furniture and … Read more
In a significant revelation that has prompted a reassessment of numerous death-row cases, new evidence has surfaced indicating that Jewish jurors, along with Black female jurors, were systematically excluded from participating in death penalty trials in Alameda County, California. This discriminatory practice, which appears to have spanned decades, could potentially affect as many as 35 … Read more
In a daring escape that captured the attention of law enforcement agencies across state lines, Kendrick Hurst managed to evade custody in Georgia, only to be swiftly apprehended aboard an Amtrak train in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hurst’s escape unfolded against a backdrop of legal troubles in Georgia, where he found himself under arrest and hospitalized … Read more
The Pedaling Pelicans of Pelican Pointe, a tight-knit biking community hailing from the sun-soaked city of Venice, recently expanded their horizons beyond the familiar Florida terrain. In a bold move that stirred excitement among its members, the group set its sights on the captivating beauty of Georgia’s barrier islands for a multi-day cycling expedition. From … Read more
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene made it clear that she and fellow Republican Mike Johnson still have a lot of differences when she talked about her failed attempt to remove the House speaker earlier this week. Wednesday was the day that Greene finally brought her long-awaited motion to leave to the floor. She wanted to get … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort is implementing stringent measures effective May 20 in Florida and June 18 in California. This crackdown targets guests who falsify disabilities to exploit the system and bypass queues, threatening them with lifetime bans from Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Under the updated policy, individuals caught providing false information during the DAS … Read more
A contentious proposal put forth by telecommunications titan AT&T to extricate itself from the obligation of providing traditional landline services across swathes of California has encountered significant resistance from the state’s regulatory body responsible for such determinations. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently issued a statement indicating its inclination to dismiss AT&T’s application, citing … Read more
In a bold move to address California’s fiscal challenges, Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to slash 10,000 vacant positions and implement significant spending cuts. This announcement comes amidst the backdrop of a substantial budget deficit facing the state, with Newsom’s revised budget proposal targeting both the current year’s $27.6 billion shortfall and … Read more
The entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of Susan Backlinie, renowned for her pivotal role in the landmark film “Jaws,” who passed away at the age of 77. Backlinie’s demise, attributed to a heart attack at her residence in California, marks the end of an era for cinema enthusiasts who fondly remember her … Read more
Fans of NASCAR in Southern California may have to wait longer for the return of the popular auto-racing organization to the region, according to recent reports. The Auto Club Speedway, situated just outside Fontana in unincorporated San Bernardino County, last hosted a NASCAR Cup Series race in February 2023. However, plans for its renovation into … Read more