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Smash Mouth singer dead at 56

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

Former Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell has died at age 56, according to reports by TMZ and Rolling Stone.On Sunday, the outlet reported he was gravely ill, and on Monday, TMZ reported Harwell's death due to liver failure at his Boise, Idaho, home.Smash Mouth, a California-based band popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, boasted smash hits like "All Star" and "Walkin' on the Sun," as well as a cover of the Monkees' "I'm a Believer."The band's popularity was further augmented by the inclusion of their music on the "Shrek" soundtrack, including the use of "All Star" in the title sequence and credits of the film.Harwell left the band in 2021, reportedly due to health issues, though the group released a new music video on Wednesday that was generated by artificial intelligence.The band's manager, Robert Hayes, released a statement to Rolling Stone praising Harwell's influence and legacy."With Steve, Smash Mouth has sold over 10 Million albums worldwide-wide and topped the char...

High surf to batter Southern California this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

Beachgoers beware. High surf is expected to crash into many Southern California beach locations this week, prompting officials to issue high surf advisories. Four-foot to 7-foot waves with local sets to 8 feet are expected at some Los Angeles County and Ventura County beaches. A high surf advisory was issued for those areas until 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. High surf is seen buffeting the Southern California coast in a file photo. (Credit: KTLA)Beachgoers were warned of an increased risk for rip currents, which can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can also cause injury and wash people off beaches and rocks, the Weather Service stated. In Orange County, high surf advisories will remain in place for even longer. Smash Mouth front man Steve Harwell gravely ill, TMZ reports Officials have issued advisories through 8 p.m. Wednesday for surf between 4 and 7 feet. Some sets will reach 8 feet with the highest surf north of Newport ...

Sheriff's Department shoots, kills man in Hacienda Heights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

At least one Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy opened fire and killed a man in Hacienda Heights Monday morning.The shooting in the 16700 block of Dawn Haven Road occurred at about 5:30 a.m. after deputies responded to a reported assault, according to Lt. Hiraka and a press release from the LASD.Sheriff's officials later clarified that the situation was a family disturbance and included an alleged assault with a deadly weapon.The man, who has not been identified by authorities, was shot at least once and declared dead at the scene.No deputies were injured, and no further details were available.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

The Punks Were Corrupted at CY Fest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

The Punks Were Corrupted at CY Fest: Well, this got messy quickly. The CY Fest is an all day punk festival at started at about 1 p.m. and ended about 11 hours later, with the many awesome bands spread over two stages. The smaller of the two stages was in the basement of the Belasco, a sweaty, super-hot room that, by about 7 p.m., had sweat, beer and god-knows-what dripping from the walls and ceiling.We weren’t there for the 1 p.m. start on Saturday — we got there at about 5 p.m., in time to catch the end of Thulsa Doom‘s super-intense set. They were followed by San Diego street punks Cheap Sex on the main stage, who impressed with an arsenal of spiky tunes from over their 22 year career thus far.Back downstairs (we were up and down all night), the Riffs were one of the best bands of the whole event. The Portland band has a sound that sits somewhere between Sham 69 and Eddie & the Hot Rods — OI-ish pub punk. Magnificent. More street punk followed, in the i...

Monday Morning Lights: How St. Francis’ 2021 victory over De La Salle changed history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

Welcome back to Monday Morning Lights, our weekly feature that sheds more light on the high school football weekend and peeks ahead to the new week. If you haven’t already, please subscribe. Your contributions keep us going.ST. FRANCIS-DLS: THE NIGHT HISTORY CHANGEDNobody knows how the path forward would have unfolded had St. Francis not beaten De La Salle two years ago, a monumental outcome because at the time the Concord powerhouse had not lost to an opponent from this region in 30 years.But this much is clear:Since St. Francis’ stunning 31-28 victory at home over the Spartans on Sept. 10, 2021, De La Salle has not been the same.The Spartans have been defeated eight times since the loss in Mountain View, including five games to teams from this part of the state.The latest loss, Saturday at Serra, was the most decisive yet. The San Mateo school beat DLS 28-0 one year after it rallied on the road from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Spartans 24-21.To be cl...

Pac-12 power ratings: Washington, USC, Utah on top after a perfect weekend for all

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

Week 1 is in the books, and it was one for the book: The Pac-12 finished the first full week of play with more victories without a loss than any conference since at least 1980, according to OptaSTATS.Including USC’s victory in Week 0, the conference has registered 13 wins to date, beating the previous record of 11 wins and no losses set by the Big Ten in 2006.Which means an undefeated team will be in last place in the Hotline’s inaugural power ratings of the 2023 season.Here we go …1. Washington (1-0)Result: beat Boise State 56-19Next up: vs. TulsaComment: The players aren’t supposed to peak ahead, but there’s nothing stopping the Hotline from doing so. Here’s what we see: Michigan State opened with a 31-7 win over Central Michigan and plays Richmond this week. The Spartans should be 2-0, but probably unranked, when the Huskies visit on Sept. 16.2. USC (2-0)Result: beat Nevada 66-14Next up: vs StanfordComment: How about we stop comparing a freshma...

Is Super Bowl prize on the horizon for Shanahan, SF 49ers in Year 7?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

Kyle Shanahan is entering his seventh season as the 49ers coach, making him their longest-tenured man in charge since the Super Bowl-winning days under Bill Walsh (1979-88) and George Seifert (1989-96).Is Shanahan snakebit, however, from following in those coaches’ footsteps and adding a sixth Lombardi Trophy to the 49ers’ cache?Each of the past two seasons has ended with frustrating NFC Championship Game defeats for the 49ers. Two seasons ago, they saw a 10-point fourth-quarter lead slip away to the Los Angeles Rams, who went on to beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Last season, they saw quarterback Brock Purdy tear the UCL in the elbow of his throwing arm early in a 31-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, who were edged 38-35 in the Super Bowl by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gestures from the sideline against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a NFL preseason game at Levi’s Stadium in S...

Santa Clara officials approve more housing near university

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

(BCN/SJS) -- A decades-old blighted corner that once housed a gas station near Santa Clara University will be transformed into high-density housing. The Santa Clara City Council voted 6-1 earlier this week to approve a new housing development near the university. Councilmember Kevin Park was the sole no vote. The approval is key to breaking ground on the mixed-use housing complex planned at 2655 The Alameda, to revitalize a long-abandoned lot and create much-needed housing near the city's transit center. "The project will finally transform a blighted corner and an eyesore of 30-plus years into a beautiful mixed-use building for the community," Kapital Partners developer Anjuli Nanda Habbas said at the meeting. Completing this project will require an amendment to the city's general plan. Councilmember Anthony Becker said he isn't in favor of repeatedly amending the general plan for developments, but would in this case to move The Alameda project forward. The developer pla...

Mission Peak pole vandalized in East Bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

(KRON) -- The East Bay Regional Parks District is calling a recent incident involving a popular pole at the top of Mission Peak an act of vandalism. The pole, which is a well-known spot for people to take pictures at, was cut off. Photos provided by KRON4 viewer Joyce Lee show the pole on Saturday around 6:30 p.m.Photo: Joyce LeePhoto: Joyce LeePhoto: Joyce LeeEast Bay Regional Parks District issued the following statement to KRON4:"We are saddened to learn about this incident in our park. Any vandalism from destruction to graffiti affects what should be a positive, happy experience for community members to enjoy open space and the many trails in our regional parks."Anyone with information is asked to contact EBRPD’s Public Safety Department at 510-690-6521. 

31-year-old Md. man goes missing while swimming at Rehoboth Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:14:46 GMT

Rehoboth Police and the U.S. Coast Guard continue to search for a 31-year-old Maryland man who was last seen swimming at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Sunday.Richard Boateng of Savage, Maryland, was last spotted in the ocean near Rehoboth Avenue around 5:45 p.m., according to a Facebook post from the Rehoboth Beach Police Department.Richard Boateng, 31, of Howard County, Maryland, was last seen swimming at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Sept. 3, 2023. (Courtesy Rehoboth Beach Police Department)Boateng is Black, stands at 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.When he went missing, he was wearing a bright blue and white swimsuit with a floral design and a blue swim cap, police said.Several people called 911 about the missing swimmer. Police said multiple agencies are participating in the search and rescue efforts both on the beach and in the water.His disappearance came on a day when the National Weather Service issued a message about an increased ...