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Mailbag: Pac-12 presidential tumult (and what it means), imagining the ADs in charge, current TV dollars, the survival line and more

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

The Hotline mailbag publishes each week. Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline.Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity.How will the resignation of Stanford’s president affect Pac-12 leadership? Who are the possible candidates to take over, and do any of them care about sports? — @UACatManDoIt’s far too early for the Hotline to speculate on potential replacements for Marc Tessier-Lavigne and his successor’s  impact on Stanford athletics, but the bar is fairly low: Any new university leader who knows that footballs are inflated, not stuffed, would be a victory for the Cardinal.The impact on the Pac-12 is easier to assess, and limited.First, a few words on the logistics.Tessier-Lavigne’s resignation, which followed allegations of academic misconduct, is effective at the end of August. He remains a member of the Pac-12 Board of Directors until that point ...

2 teens accused of crashing stolen vehicle into police car during Burbank chase

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

Two teens were arrested after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle into a police car during a pursuit in Burbank.The incident unfolded around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday in the west garage of the Burbank Town Center, located at 550 North First St.Witnesses reported a reckless driver and provided a description of the vehicle, driver and license plate number.Responding officers located the suspect vehicle and tried to stop it, but the driver refused and drove off at a high rate of speed, according to Burbank police.On his way out of the parking garage, the driver crashed into a responding patrol car, causing significant damage and injuring the officer, police said.The officer suffered injuries described as not life-threatening. He was treated at a hospital and later released.Authorities again tried to stop the car, but the driver refused to yield and led police on a chase.“The driver committed numerous traffic violations and reached high speeds as he continued through the City of Burbank,” pol...

The Strains of Summer 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

We’re deep into summer, and it’s time to celebrate The Strains of Summer we’re most excited to take with us to the beach, ballpark, and beyond.Los Angeles has no shortage of heaters to be pumped on, but we grabbed some other flavors from around California we’re sure you’ll find up to the task. There are a lot of new flavors on the list and some more established hitters we couldn’t leave out. The Strains of Summer 2023 CAM – Biscotti BX1The Biscotti BX1 coming out of CAM’s Sacramento facilities is easily some of our favorite cannabis we got to sample in recent months. The BX stands for backcross. The terpene profile is a trip down memory road to the Biscotti flavors that made the strain famous, but one might argue the backcross is even louder than the original. Alien Labs – Dark WebThe new flavor Alien Labs used to qualify for the Transbay Challenge main event was a super hitter. While the green weed movement recently got some wind in its sails, Alien Labs is here to...

One Dead after Car Crash on Interstate 580 [Oakland, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

Car Crash on Interstate 580 near Richmond Parkway Leaves One DeadOAKLAND, CA (July 20, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, a car crash on Interstate 580 left one person dead.The incident happened on July 18th, at around 3:24 a.m. on Interstate 580, near the Richmond Parkway offramp.According to officials, there was a traffic collision on Interstate 580. The details of the crash are unavailable at this time. However, it was reported that there was one fatality due to the crash.Following the crash, authorities blocked off the areas of the road surrounding the crash about 20 minutes after they arrived at the scene. Motorists were advised to use alternate routes. Meanwhile, crews performed cleanup and preliminary duties.No words can mend the broken hearts felt at a delicate moment like this. The team at Sweet James sends their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the injured victim. May the memories of your loved one give you strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead....

Armando Coronado Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident on 605 Freeway [Baldwin Park, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

34-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies after Collision near San Bernardino FreewayBALDWIN PARK, CA (July 20, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a motorcycle accident on 605 Freeway claimed the life of Armando Coronado.The incident happened on July 9th, at about 1:55 a.m., along the San Gabriel River Freeway, near the 10 Freeway.According to reports, a black motorcycle driven by Coronado, lost control of his vehicle causing him to be thrown onto the roadway. Consequently, at least two passing vehicles struck the man, leaving him with fatal injuries.First responders arrived at the scene and pronounced 34-year-old Coronado dead due to the extent of his injuries. Authorities also mentioned that both vehicles stopped to cooperate with police, and neither were injured in the incident.Meanwhile, the fatal motorcycle accident on the 605 Freeway is still under active investigation. Police will release additional information as updates become available.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow f...

Ariana Grande: Going from divorce to dating recently separated ‘Wicked’ co-star

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

Within days of news breaking that Ariana Grande was divorcing real estate agent Dalton Gomez, sources are now telling People magazine that she’s already got a new boyfriend, living up to the lyrics of her most famous and most referenced song, “Thank U, Next.”The 30-year-old pop star, who is known for cycling through romances that don’t last, is dating Broadway alum Ethan Slater, her costar in the upcoming film adaptation of “Wicked” who has separated from his wife of four years, sources have told People.Sources indicated to People that this new romance began after Grande and Gomez separated in January. Grande and Gomez’s relationship and 20-month marriage developed when the two began spending an intense amount of time together in COVID-19 lockdown. The People sources said that Grande and Slater, 31, only started dating “recently.” NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 10: Ethan Slater (R) and his wife Lily Jay attend the 72nd Annual Ton...

Review: HyperX Cloud III a sleek update, Cirro earbuds a decent value

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

HyperX is looking to the past and toward the future with two new offerings this year. The company known for its gaming and esports peripherals updated a classic and added a new product to a burgeoning category.With the HyperX Cloud III, the company has revamped its flagship headset. It still retains the general silhouette, but designers modernized it with a sleeker look. The stitching is gone and it’s replaced with a more uniform leatherette that covers up the headband. It looks more streamlined and that same momentum carries over to other parts of the headset such as the metal band and earcups.The Cloud III looks less bulky with the hard edges removed so it just flows while it sits on your head. It’s definitely more stylish, and those looks are backed by the durability. The headset can be tucked into a backpack for mobile play, go through the day and still work when you get home.When it comes to comfort, it still retains the pillowy memory foam on the earcups. Wrapped a...

Feds allege Bay Area woman used payroll tax money on herself, put nonprofit out of business

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal grand jury has indicted a Vallejo woman in what prosecutors called a $257,000 embezzlement scheme that put a San Francisco nonprofit organization out of business, authorities said.The indictment charges the 53-year-old Vallejo woman with four courts of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey of the Northern District of California said in a statement. The nonprofit, which provided academic support and employment assistance to students in the Sunnydale and Visitacion Valley neighborhoods of San Francisco, is now defunct, Ramsay added.U.S. Magistrate Judge Alex Tse released the woman on her own recognizance following her first court appearance to face the charges Wednesday, Ramsey said. She next will appear for a status hearing on Aug. 30.The woman was the organization’s director of operations, Ramsey said. The organization received donations from several sources, including the City of San Francisco, San Francisco County and the U.S. Department of ...

Russia continues assault on Ukraine’s port cities

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

By Samya Kullab | Associated PressKYIV, Ukraine — Russia pounded Ukraine’s southern cities with drones and missiles for a third consecutive night Thursday, keeping Odesa in the Kremlin’s crosshairs after a bitter dispute over the end of a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine to send grain through the key Black Sea port.The strikes killed at least two people in Odesa. In Mykolaiv, a city close to the Black Sea, at least 19 people were injured, including a child, Ukrainian officials said.Russia has targeted Ukrainian critical grain export infrastructure since it vowed “retribution” this week for an attack that damaged a crucial bridge between Russia and the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula. Russian officials blamed that strike on Ukrainian drone boats.The strikes on Ukraine’s grain export infrastructure have helped drive up food prices in countries facing hunger. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the end of the deal Monday would result in more hum...

Los Gatos restaurant's spicy 'Dragon Balls' trigger lawsuit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:24 GMT

(KRON) -- Everyone has different culinary preferences for spicy food. But one San Francisco Bay Area restaurant's "Dragon Balls" dish is so spicy that a diner filed a lawsuit after eating the balls. Harjasleen Walia filed a civil lawsuit accusing Coup De Thai in Los Gatos, as well as the restaurant's cook, waitressing staff, and owner, of negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Coup De Thai's website describes its cuisine as "a true revolution of your senses. Fireworks light up your mouth from our traditional menu that puts the true 'Thai' back in command of Thai food."According to the lawsuit filed July 3 in Santa Clara County Superior Court, "Dragon Balls" were so spicy that Walia suffered burns on her vocal cords, esophagus, and nose. "Harjasleen Walia was poisoned, made ill and burned necessitating medical care. Her throat and voice has been damaged. She incurred permanent injuries and will forever be damaged to her body. These consequences are the direct re...