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Costco begins cracking down on membership sharing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

Costco wants shoppers to think twice before letting someone borrow their membership card.Just as Netflix recently cracked down on password sharing, Costco has announced that it is also cracking down on unauthorized use of its memberships."We don't feel it's right that non members receive the same benefits and pricing as our members," the wholesale giant said in a statement to Business Insider. "As we already ask for the membership card at checkout, we are now asking to see their membership card with their photo at our self-service checkout registers."Insider says Costco employees nationwide have been seen spot-checking membership cards in self-checkout lines, where the bulk of the unauthorized card-sharing takes place.Costco memberships range from $60 a year for Gold Star and Business cards to $120 per year for Executive membership. The company has nearly 125 million authorized cardholders in the U.S. and Canada which, according to Insider, contributes more to its bottom line than a...

Places to swim in L.A. County as the first heat wave of summer approaches

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

With the summer's first heat wave on the horizon, many L.A. County residents will be looking for ways to cool off and beat the intense heat.Luckily, the region has many public swimming pool locations to help shield residents from the summer sun. AMC Theaters will offer $3 and $5 movie tickets during the summer Here is a roundup of public swimming pools in Southern California:Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa MonicaThis five-acre beach house is open and completely free to the public. In addition to the pool, guests can enjoy a splash pad area, a playground area and will have access to the Santa Monia State Beach.Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in PasadenaThe aquatics center offers pools for both recreational and competitive swimming. Guests can also take advantage of water fitness classes or sign up for swimming lessons.The center is open Monday – Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 pm, Saturdays from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Santa Monica Swim Center in Santa...

Gregory Cruz Dead Following DUI Crash on West Santa Ana Avenue [Rialto, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

48-Year-Old Bloomington Man Arrested after Rialto Fatal Wrong-Way CollisionRIALTO, CA (June 27, 2023) – Saturday evening, a wrong-way crash involving a DUI driver in Rialto claimed the life of Gregory Cruz.Officers responded to the crash around 8:43 p.m. at the 300 block of West Santa Ana Avenue on June 24th.Upon arrival, authorities learned that a westbound white Ford F-150 pickup crossed into the eastbound lanes of Santa Ana Avenue from Willow. As a result, the Ford collided with a white Chevrolet Lumina traveling in the opposite direction.Responding firefighters transported the Chevrolet driver to a hospital for major injuries. Unfortunately, 59-year-old Gregory Cruz of Riverside succumbed to his injuries a short while later.According to the investigators, the 48-year-old Ford driver, Jose Saavedra-Escoto from Bloomington, was suspected of driving under the influence. Paramedics also transported Saavedra-Escoto to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.Authorities ultim...

Healthy Humor Brings Joy Both Inside and Outside Hospitals Across America

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

For many years, the Red Nose Docs of the nonprofit Healthy Humor have given children in fifteen hospitals a massive dose of the healing power of laughter and light.Founded in 2016, Healthy Humor was born out of the Big Apple Circus. Co-founder and current CEO Dina Paul-Parks worked as the Vice-President of Community Programs for the circus before joining Karen McCarty and Deborah Kaufmann to take the Red Nose Docs to the next level. Together, the founders have over 60 years of experience.The Red Nose docs serve over 600,000 children, but they also conduct Vaudeville visits, which are trips to meet elderly residents in critical care. Their silly personalities and exaggerated interactions help elders with dementia, and those rarely engage with visitors, participate and have fun.Red Nose Docs can also work directly with healthcare professionals to help them learn how to interact better with young children. They help doctors and nurses to make emotional connections with patients and eas...

Anthony R Huante Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Seventh Avenue [Hesperia, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

40-Year-Old Hesperia Man Dead in Motorcycle Versus Pickup Truck Collision near Sultana StreetHESPERIA, CA (June 27, 2023) – Tuesday evening, a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Seventh Street claimed the life of Anthony R Huante.The crash happened around 7:56 p.m. at the intersection of 7th Street and Sultana Street.According to the investigators, a westbound red/white 2003 Honda off-road motorcycle failed to stop at a posted stop sign as it approached the intersection.Consequently, the Honda motorcycle broadsided a maroon 2014 Chevrolet Silverado traveling south on Seventh Avenue.The responding deputies and paramedics reported that the male motorcyclist sustained major injuries and died at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics airlifted his female passenger to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.Later, the coroner’s office identified the deceased male rider of the Honda as 40-year-old Anthony R Huante of Hesperia.The driver of the...

Altaqua – Providing Better Air and Better Life Through Quality HVAC Systems

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

Technological advancements of the 21st century have allowed human beings to prosper in many ways. We have learned to combat any and all kinds of circumstances through rigorous effort and determination. We learned to deal with natural occurrences, national and international conflicts, as well as consequences of our own doing. Take climate change and pollution for example, the consequences of which are being seen around the world nowadays. According to the most recent State of Global Air report, air pollution has become the world’s fourth-largest risk factor for early death.In order to tackle the impact of air pollution, technologies like air purifiers and HVAC systems are becoming more common in households and commercial usage. The use of HVAC systems is especially growing as they provide a combination of cooling, heating and ventilation processes which is used for proper air circulation inside a building by modifying and altering temperature according to the season and climate of a ...

William Benjamin Koch Pronounced Dead Following Pedestrian Crash on State Route 94 [San Diego, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

Pedestrian-Auto Collision Near 28th Street Left 31-Year-Old Man Fatally InjuredSAN DIEGO, CA (June 27, 2023) – Saturday evening, a pedestrian accident on State Route 94 claimed the life of William Benjamin Koch.The fatal collision happened around 9:21 p.m. along the eastbound lanes of SR-94, west of 28th Street in the neighborhood of Grant Hill.According to CHP, a white Chevrolet Silverado pick hit the pedestrian attempting to cross the freeway lanes. Subsequently, the 44-year-old Chevy driver pulled over as one witness contacted emergency dispatch.Unfortunately, the first responders declared the pedestrian dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver stayed at the site of the incident and cooperated with the investigators.The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified the deceased victim as 31-year-old William Benjamin Koch. Koch was believed to be a resident of Denver, Colorado but had been vacationing in San Diego at the time of the incident.CHP Officials shut ...

Regina Bahe Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Summerlin Parkway [Summerlin, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

41-Year-Old Woman Dead After Auto-Pedestrian Collision near Anasazi DriveSUMMERLIN, NV (June 27, 2023) – Thursday evening, a pedestrian accident on Summerlin Parkway claimed the life of Regina Bahe.The crash occurred at about 11:05 p.m. near Anasazi Drive on May 4th.According to reports, a woman was struck and killed by a Toyota Camry, for still unknown reasons.First responders performed life-saving attempts to the woman, but she passed away from her injuries.Police later identified the victim as 41-year-old Regina Bahe.Meanwhile, the driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.At this time, authorities did not considered speed, drugs or alcohol to be a factor in the fatal accident. However, an active investigation is currently underway.The team at Sweet James sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Regina Bahe. May the memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength in the days ahead.Los...

Earthquakes’ Cristian Espinoza selected to MLS All-Star team

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

Cristian Espinoza’s stellar season has earned the forward a spot on Major League Soccer’s all-star team.The Argentine forward will be one of 26 MLS players suiting up in the 2023 MLS all-star game, where the league’s all-star roster will take on Premier League power Arsenal.Espinoza, 28, has already scored a career-high eight goals and added six assists so far for the Earthquakes. He was chosen as the MLS Player of the Month in April when he scored five goals and added an assist.His strong start has been a key piece of San Jose’s early season success. Through 20 matches, the Quakes have earned 27 points (seven wins, six draws, seven losses), putting them in fifth place in the MLS Western Conference. San Jose hasn’t finished a season with a winning record since 2013Espinoza is just the third Earthquake to make the MLS all-star team in the last six seasons. Midfielder Cade Cowell was chosen as an all-star in 2021 and Quakes legend Chris Wondolowski received his fifth and final all-sta...

San Jose nonprofit that serves low-income residents impacted by ransomware attack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:10 GMT

A sophisticated ransomware attack against a San Jose-based housing advocacy group has impacted over 40,000 of its clients and staff, exposing data that includes Social Security and immigration numbers, medical records and financial information.The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley — which provides legal services for thousands of low-income individuals and families in accessing social services — said the attack happened on Feb. 18. and also compromised driver’s license numbers, credit card information, passport and government ID numbers, taxpayer ID numbers, dates of birth and digital signatures. The name of the entity responsible is called “ALPHV,” a group known to target the healthcare and public health sector, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services“Honestly, I’m sick to my stomach about it,” said Alison Brunner, Chief Executive Officer of the Law Foundation. “We are helping people with sensitive life issues. It&...