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AMAKA Has Been Cruisin

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

AMAKA Has Been Cruisin: Genre-blending, Nigeria-born, pop-soul artist AMAKA  has released new single “Cruisin,” and she’s joined by 2X Grammy winning house producer Kaytranada.“Listening to Cruisin feels like the aural embodiment of afro-futurism and the adrenaline rush of a spaceship takeoff.” said AMAKA in a statement. “I wrote Cruisin’ after the death of the most important person in my life and the most physically and mentally challenging experience of my life to remind myself of my strength, my focus, and most importantly that I can keep going, keep cruising, no matter what comes my way. It certainly holds true now more than ever and I hope to inspire others to never give up and never stop dreaming.”The song, which is reminiscent of ’90s party R&B, is AMAKA’s debut single. “Today marks the start of a new era for AMAKA with the debut of her first solo single ‘Cruisin,” reads the press release. “Bringing a brighter sonic pa...

Here’s what you need to know as Bay Area gets NWSL team

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

The Bay Area hasn’t had a major professional women’s sports team since 2010.But that’s officially changed with Tuesday’s announcement of an NWSL team arriving in time for the 2024 season, led by a star-studded ownership group.Here’s what you need to know about the new club, the league it will play in and the Bay Area’s history with women’s sports:Q: What is the NWSL?The National Women’s Soccer League was founded in 2012 with eight teams. The league’s attempts at growth sputtered in the 2010s, with two teams folding and two relocations, but the league reached 10 full teams in 2021 and 12 in 2022, with two new California expansion teams to Los Angeles and San Diego.Both of those clubs shined in their first season, with San Diego Wave FC setting a league attendance record with 32,000 fans at a September match and Angel City FC reportedly raising enough money to receive a $100 million valuation.Q: What is the name of our team and where will it play?The team says it will anno...

Campbell crime report for the week of April 14

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

March 277:37 a.m. in the 1700 block of South Bascom Avenue: A transient man, 31, was found to be under the influence.Overnight in the 1200 block of Shadle Avenue: Someone returned to the victim’s car for the second night in a row and took items.5:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Alice Avenue: Someone took items from a vehicle.Overnight in the 200 block of Fairbanks Avenue: Someone stole the catalytic converter from a vehicle.2:34 p.m. in the 900 block of West Hamilton Avenue: Someone took the victim’s wallet and used the credit cards.7:25 p.m. in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone entered a store and stole items.12:39 a.m. in the 300 block of Dunster Drive: During an argument, a 16-year-old  pushed the victim down several times and threatened to kill her. While the victim was calling 911, the teen grabbed her cell phone, preventing her from doing so, and left with it. The teen is on juvenile probation for DUI and has a peaceful contact order protecting the victim.March 2810 a...

San Jose, Los Gatos neighbors advocate for safety reforms on Blossom Hill Road

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

This year, car accidents killed two people less than a fifth of a mile apart on a problematic stretch of Blossom Hill Road that straddles the borders of Los Gatos and San Jose.Neighbors have been wary of the road’s safety for decades, and say speeding has gotten out of control in recent years. Getting both cities to make changes has been a challenge, and neighbors are urging them to work together to solve the problem before dangerous driving takes another life.“It’s really been a tragic winter here for our neighborhood, our community,” said Blake Thornberry, who has lived off Blossom Hill Road for eight years. “San Jose, Los Gatos, it doesn’t really matter — it’s literally a line across the street. We all live here and share parks and schools together; it shouldn’t make a difference where this imaginary line is drawn.”The stretch in question runs from Camino del Cerro to Camden Avenue, and jurisdiction is split between Los Gatos and San Jose. While Los Gatos police responded to a Ja...

A missing toddler found in an alligator’s mouth was put in the lake by his father, police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

By Amy Simonson | CNNThe missing Florida toddler who was found dead in the mouth of an alligator last week was put in the lake by his father, who is also accused of killing the child’s mother, according to St. Petersburg police affidavits.Thomas Mosley, 21, is facing two counts of first-degree murder, according to the affidavits.Thomas Mosley, 21, is facing two counts of first-degree murder, according to the affidavits.(St. Petersburg Police) “Due to the extremely serious allegations surrounding these tragic losses, our investigation is currently focused on gathering information about the facts and circumstances of the case, as well as our client’s mental state,” a spokesperson for Sixth Judicial Circuit Public Defender Sara Mollo said in a statement.Mosley allegedly “did throw or place” his 2-year-old son, Taylen, into a lake, inflicting “mortal wounds” that caused the child’s death, according to one of the affidavits.Tayle...

Top 4 Prop Money Companies

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

Sponsored ContentAnyone in the movie making business knows just how important it is to always have some quality fake cash on set. There is nothing more aggravating than shooting a scene only to notice how fake the cash looks after the shot. But how do you know what companies provide quality products?Luckily for you, we took the guesswork out of locating great prop money companies. Now you can get your inventory of well-made fake cash at affordable prices at any time.What Should You Look for In a Reputable Prop Money Company?Before we talk about the companies themselves, we wanted to give you an idea of how we vetted these money-making companies to pick the best ones.Quality MaterialsNo matter what the company tells you, keep in mind fake movie money will not feel exactly the same as a real money. However, quality material will have a very close texture, and the paper shouldn’t look thick or shiny.The color of the ink should also be of excellent quality, and it should run or fade. Th...

State laws for electric vehicles in express lanes need to be updated: Roadshow

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

Q: With the state moving to a larger number of electric vehicles on the road, and the 2035 EV mandate, when will EVs lose carpool privileges?Randy Breunling, San JoseA: EVs won’t lose carpool privileges and express lane discounts anytime soon, although the state will need to renew legislation so that future cars can qualify for them.Q: I’m confused as to who is entitled to a tax credit for their electric car manufactured in the United States. I’ve read that the Biden administration has allocated new dollars for electric car tax credits. I tried to convince my tax preparer that under the new allocations, my 2022 Tesla Y now qualifies. She explained to me that only cars bought after Aug. 15, 2022 qualify. I bought mine in January 2022. Is this true?Allen VenturaA: Your tax preparer knows more about that than I do. For EVs sold from Jan. 1, 2023 on, they must meet the requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. For information on those requirements, see the rules posted on th...

Fatal accident closes three lanes on I-80 in Vacaville

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

(KTXL) -- Three lanes of traffic are closed along westbound Interstate 80 in Vacaville on Tuesday morning due to a fatal accident, according to the California Highway Patrol Solano Station. The CHP incident page reported that a white freightliner hit a pedestrian.Officers responded to the accident just before 5 a.m. Police said the right and center lanes are currently closed east of Mason Street near the Davis Street offramp. CHP reported that traffic is significantly backed up and that drivers should use an alternate route.There is no estimated time of reopening.

Juan Martín del Potro eyes US Open, advises Miami padel club

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

Even though he hasn’t played a real tennis match in more than a year and spends time on other pursuits — such as a role with a Pro Padel League team in Miami announced Tuesday — Juan Martín del Potro is hoping for one final Grand Slam hurrah at the U.S. Open.The big hitter from Argentina, who won the trophy at Flushing Meadows in 2009, told The Associated Press in a video interview that he wants to “play a farewell match” there in August — if his problematic right knee allows it.“My goal is to be ready to play an official match in the tournament. I don’t know if I will be 100% or not but, at least, if my last tennis match ever has to be this year, I want (it to be) … at the U.S. Open,” the 34-year-old del Potro said. “I will work hard for the last time, maybe, in my career, and then you never know. God will decide if I’m ready or not.”He is best known for using his booming forehand to beat Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer en route to claiming the championship in New York 14 year...

Upset with lack of progress, Md. lawmakers propose new authority to spur improvements at horse tracks

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:11:09 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.In an effort to spur stalled plans for improving the Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park tracks, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee is weighing extensive amendments to a routine bill to establish a new state authority with sweeping powers over Maryland horse racing.Sen. Guy J. Guzzone (D-Howard), chair of Budget and Taxation, circulated a 10-page reprint of the bill to committee members Monday, but the panel did not have time to hear an explanation or fully discuss the amendments before an evening Senate floor session. The committee plans on taking the matter up again Tuesday.“All I want right now is to … just get an initial look at the race track bill that’s before us and the amendments that have come in, which are significant from what it was,” Guzzone told the committee.The original bill, Senate Bill 720, was a s...