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Metro East meth dealer sentenced to 10 years in prison

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A federal judge has sentenced a Metro East meth dealer to 10 years in prison. Carlos M. Johnson, 49, of Cahokia Heights, pled guilty to felony charges last December. A federal grand jury indicted him in March 2022, for distribution of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Trending: Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary According to court documents, Johnson's offense date back to January 2021. After learning about evidence of drug dealing activity, federal agents executed a search warrant of Johnson’s home. Agents found six different kings of controlled substances, including meth, and multiple firearms at Johnson's home. “Drug dealers selling harmful and dangerously addictive drugs gamble with their freedom by thedecade,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “Federal law enforcement agents will workalongside state and local...

Denver to pay $200,000 to settle lawsuit alleging retaliation against court staffer who accused judge of sexual assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

The Denver City Council on Monday approved a $200,000 payment to settle a lawsuit that alleges county court officials failed to investigate and then retaliated against a judicial assistant who reported that a judge sexually assaulted and harassed her.In a lawsuit filed against the city in 2020, the attorneys for the assistant laid out her encounter with then-Judge Andrew Armatas in the summer of 2016. The Denver Post is not identifying the woman as she is the victim of an alleged sexual assault.Armatas had such a reputation for unwanted advances and physical contact with female court staff that he was known around that time as “Judge Touchy Feely,” the lawsuit alleges. He could not be reached for comment Tuesday.The day Armatas allegedly assaulted her, the assistant was working for a different judge when Armatas came into that judge’s courtroom. After asking when the presiding judge would be back, Armatas told the woman, “You look like you like to get dirty. ...

LAPD chief identifies man accused of vandalizing Islamic Center in Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

Police have arrested a suspect who allegedly used a permanent marker to vandalize an Islamic Center in Koreatown with hateful comments over the weekend.The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. Sunday at the Islamic Center of Southern California, located at 434 S. Vermont Ave., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A man who allegedly vandalized an Islamic Center in Koreatown is seen in surveillance video released by the LAPD on April 10, 2023. The man is accused of writing “anti-Islamic hate words” on the property and then running from the area north on Vermont Avenue.Police released a surveillance image of the suspect and described him as being around 40 to 50 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket, a black shirt with an unknown type of design, black pants, black shoes and a black beanie.On Tuesday morning, Sgt. Heidi Stoecklein of the LAPD confirmed a man had been arrested. He was later identified as 43-year-old Carlos Moran by LAPD ...

Taco Bell bringing back fan-favorite item with a spicy twist this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

Taco Bell on Tuesday announced that Nacho Fries would be available on menus nationwide starting on April 13.The return of the fan-favorite item marks the ninth time the fast-food company has offered the food item. Customers can purchase them for $1.99. Taco Bell removes fan-favorite item from menus, welcomes back other food items Nacho Fries will also be available in the Deluxe Cravings Box alongside the Chicken Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Doritos Locos Taco and a medium drink for $8.49.Customers can also try a new variation of the popular dish, Yellowbird Nacho Fries.The limited-edition item pairs Nacho Fries, steak, nacho cheese sauce and Spicy Habanero Ranch sauce.  Nacho Fries hits menus for the ninth time in its classic form on April 13 for a limited time. (Taco Bell) Taco Bell is teaming up with Austin, TX-based Yellowbird Hot Sauce, to stack flavor and spice on the brand’s iconic fries with the limited time offering of Yellowbird Nacho Fries. (Taco Bell) Cu...

WeHo Pride Parade airs Sunday, June 4 on KTLA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

KTLA is proud to partner with WeHo Pride to broadcast the 2nd WeHo Pride Parade on Sunday, June 4. For decades, West Hollywood has been home to one of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of revelers each June. In 2022, the City of West Hollywood kicked-off its inaugural WeHo Pride, which included various programming from the City and its partners.WeHo Pride 2023 will kick things off on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, with the start of a 40-day WeHo Pride Arts Festival. Then, we’ll lead June Pride month celebrations with WeHo Pride Weekend from Friday, June 2, 2023, through Sunday, June 4, 2023, including a free weekend Street Fair. And don’t forget about our partners’ events such as the music festival OUTLOUD @ WeHo Pride, the annual Dyke March and Women’s Freedom Festival (details to be announced soon), and Sunday’s WeHo Pride Parade.Entertainment venues in West Hollywood’s Rainbow District along historic Route 66 will produce a number of spec...

Once-extinct California lake returns after historic winter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

Images from NASA's Earth Observatory show how the once-extinct Tulare Lake in California is roaring back to life thanks to the historic wet and snowy winter, KTLA sister station KGET/KSEE reports. Tulare Lake located in the San Joaquin Valley was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. By the 1920s, the rivers that fed the lake were dammed and diverted for uses such as irrigation. Since then, the lakebed has been covered by farms that grow a variety of crops. Heavy rain and snow in the first three months of 2023 have once again brought water to the Tulare lakebed.This image on the left was acquired by NASA's Operational Land Manager (OLI) on March 18, 2022, and it shows agricultural fields near Corcoran covered with water. The satellite image on the right is of the same area on March 29, 2023.NASA officials say the image is false color, which makes the water (dark blue) stand out from its surroundings. Vegetation is green and bare ground is brown.With a popul...

Still no agreement about water cuts in talks about Colorado River

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

The Biden administration released an environmental analysis Tuesday of competing plans for how seven Western states and tribes reliant on the dwindling water supply from the Colorado River should cut their use but declined to publicly take a side on the best option.On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river's water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it's time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.The Interior Department did not say how states should get to deeper water cuts, but defended its authority to make sure basic needs such as drinking water and hydropower generated from the river are met — even if it means setting aside the priority system."Failure is not an option,” Interior Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau told The Associated Press.The 1,450-mi...

2 Hospitalized after Crash on Alfred Harrell Highway [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

One Person Ejected in Major Collision on Alfred Harrell HighwayBAKERSFIELD, CA (April 11, 2023) – Monday, police responded to a major crash on Alfred Harrell Highway that left at least two injured.It occurred on April 3rd just before 9:30 a.m. on the eastbound lanes, south of Goodmanville Access Road.Furthermore, the police stated that two vehicles collided causing one person to be ejected.Also, one person suffered major injuries and was transported to the hospital. The condition of the involved parties has not yet been determined.Consequently, the cause of the incident was not yet released and further investigation is still underway. A large portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties but has since been reopened.Those with further information regarding the crash on Alfred Harrell Highway are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.Make our roads safer by abiding by all traffic laws and following the conditio...

Meet SNOW SOS: The YouTube VR Innovator Turning Virtual Avatars into Unforgettable Vlogs and Reactions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

You may have seen his videos on YouTube, TikTok, or Twitch, or perhaps you’ve even bumped into him in a virtual world. SNOW SOS, the faceless creator and virtual reality (VR) influencer, has taken the internet by storm with his unique blend of VR vlogs, Dark Souls lore, and hilarious Omegle videos. With over 280,000 subscribers on YouTube, 140,000 on TikTok, and 60,000 on Twitch, SNOW SOS has made quite the name for himself, amassing over 25 million views on YouTube alone.In a world where content creators are always looking for new ways to stand out, SNOW SOS has carved out a niche for himself by using VR technology to create innovative, immersive content. As one of the primary YouTubers during the VR boom in popularity, SNOW SOS’s impact on the virtual community is undeniable. Countless fans have approached him in-game to express how his videos were their introduction to virtual reality or even the reason they purchased a VR headset.SNOW SOS began his journey as a facel...

Modern Monsters’ Explosive EP “Malice” Revolutionizes Hard Rock with Emotional Depth and Sonic Grit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:47 GMT

In a time when mainstream music often feels superficial and uninspired, Bay Area-based hard rock band Modern Monsters emerges as a breath of fresh air. Their upcoming EP “Malice,” set for release on March 24th across streaming platforms, positions the quintet to substantially impact the hard rock landscape. By blending the anthemic melodies and lyrical mischief of their influences—Faith No More, Alice in Chains, and AFI—Modern Monsters have crafted a distinct and punchy signature sound that will leave a lasting impression.A standout track on “Malice” is their spirited rendition of Jefferson Airplane’s psychedelic classic, “White Rabbit.” Infusing the song with a healthy dose of punk attitude and militant energy, the band transforms it into a fiery anthem that showcases their capacity to scorch the earth with their sound. Modern Monsters excel at this kind of music—simultaneously lively and deadly serious, with a desire to disrupt the status ...