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Veterans Voices: Grammy-nominated veteran gives back to fellow service members through the L1fe Organization

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- B. Taylor is a hip-hop artist, producer, and songwriter, with two Grammy nominations for his music."You have to have the correct vocals. You have to have the right message. You have to have the right instrumentation," Taylor said.He's also a veteran who joined the Navy in 2001."They attached me to be with the special ops, which was Navy SEALs at the time, recon," Taylor said.He served until 2006, when he received a temporary assignment duty in San Diego to pursue a professional football career. But little did he know, his life would change after a trip to Los Angeles."I was playing the piano. I was approached by a guy who had a huge afro, he was like hey man, my brother is famous, that's my mom's favorite song Ribbon in the Sky by Stevie Wonder, can you come meet him? It's Snoop Dogg," Taylor said.His transition into the music industry gave him insight into the challenges many military members worry about when considering life after their service."Please don'...

1 hospitalized after truck crashes into Hollywood pizza shop

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

At least one person is hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision sent a truck crashing through a pizza shop in Hollywood on Tuesday night. The victim was only identified as a 32-year-old man by the Los Angeles Fire Department. His condition was not released.Authorities responded to a three-vehicle crash at Raffallo's Pizza shop near 1657 N. La Brea Ave. around 9:30 p.m.Sky5 video showed a large police, fire and emergency crew presence at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard. Some debris could be seen strewn across the roadways.At least one person is hospitalized after a three-vehicle collision sent a truck crashing through a pizza shop in Hollywood on Oct. 31, 2023. (KTLA)At least one person is hospitalized after a three-vehicle collision sent a truck crashing through a pizza shop in Hollywood on Oct. 31, 2023. (KTLA)At least one person is hospitalized after a three-vehicle collision sent a truck crashing through a pizza shop in Hollywood on Oct. 31, 20...

Family, friends remember 24-year-old killed by hit-and-run driver in Hollywood

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

Family, friends and former high school classmates gathered Tuesday to remember a 24-year-old man who was headed home on a scooter after celebrating his birthday when he was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.  Tommy Sanchez, who had recently moved to Hollywood, was on Western Avenue north of Sierra Vista Avenue at around 2:30 a.m. when he was fatally hit by a driver in a black sedan and failed to stop, identify themselves or render aid, according to police.  “I haven’t processed the fact that he’s no longer with us, but I’m doing my best to go little by little,” Tommy’s father, Javier Sanchez, told KTLA’s Rachel Menitoff.  The victim’s mother, Yerlin Catalan, was unable to hold back tears as she spoke to KTLA.  “My son passed away, it’s not fair,” she said. “My son needs to be in life because he’s only 24-years-old.” Tommy Sanchez was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Hollywood on Oct. 29, 2023. (Sanchez Family)Dash-cam video from a nearby ...

Shocker: Raiders fire coach McDaniels and GM Ziegler

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

When the Las Vegas Raiders hired Josh McDaniels in January 2022, he said he had learned from his first stint as an NFL head coach.But McDaniels’ record actually was worse the second time around than it was with the Denver Broncos in 2009 and 2010, and late Tuesday night, the Raiders announced that owner Mark Davis fired McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler.“After much thought about what the Raiders need to move forward, I have decided to part ways with Josh and Dave,” Davis said in a statement. “I want to thank them both for their hard work and wish them and their families nothing but the best.”Although there was no immediate announcement, linebackers coach Antonio Pierce will serve as interim head coach, according to ESPN. Davis had hoped to bring the New England’s success westward when he hired McDaniels, the longtime Patriots offensive coordinator. Ziegler worked in New England’s front office, and between the two, they transformed the Raiders i...

Raiders fire head coach Josh McDaniels, GM Dave Ziegler

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

(KRON) -- The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler Tuesday night, the team announced. “After much thought about what the Raiders need to move forward, I have decided to part ways with Josh and Dave. I want to thank them both for their hard work and wish them and their families nothing but the best,” said Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis.   Commanders’ DE Chase Young traded to the 49ers: report McDaniels was in his second season as the team's head coach. Las Vegas has a 3-5 record this season, and the team is coming off a loss to the Lions in Detroit on Monday night.McDaniels took over as the Raiders' head coach after a long stint as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator. McDaniels held that position from 2006-2008 and 2012-2021 and won six Super Bowls in New England. He was the Denver Broncos' head coach in 2009 and 2010. He has a 20-33 career record as an NFL head coach. The team hired McDaniels one season after previous h...

One shot in SF's Mission District on Halloween night

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person was hospitalized after being shot in San Francisco's Mission District Tuesday night, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4.The shooting happened at 15th Street and Shotwell Street at about 9:05 p.m. The victim has non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene before officers could arrive. No arrests have been made and SFPD is investigating the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact SFPD at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with "SFPD."

Raiders fire coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When the Las Vegas Raiders hired Josh McDaniels in January 2022, he said he had learned from his first stint as an NFL head coach.But McDaniels’ record actually was worse the second time around than it was with the Denver Broncos in 2009 and 2010, and late Tuesday night, the Raiders announced that owner Mark Davis fired McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler.“After much thought about what the Raiders need to move forward, I have decided to part ways with Josh and Dave,” Davis said in a statement. “I want to thank them both for their hard work and wish them and their families nothing but the best.”There was no immediate announcement regarding who will take over as the interim coach for the Raiders, who host the New York Giants on Sunday.Davis had hoped to bring the New England’s success westward when he hired McDaniels, the longtime Patriots offensive coordinator. Ziegler worked in New England’s front office, and between the tw...

Opponents of military rule in Myanmar applaud new sanctions targeting gas revenues

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A U.N.-appointed human rights expert and opponents of Myanmar’s military government have welcomed the latest sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada on companies providing financial resources to the army-installed regime and high-ranking officials. The move is linked to rising violence and human rights abuses in the Southeast Asian nation.The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday it was imposing sanctions on Myanmar’s state-owned Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, a joint venture partner in all offshore gas projects and a vital source of hard cash for the military government. The sanctions block access to money and resources under U.S. control, and prohibit U.S. citizens from providing financial services to — or for the benefit of — MOGE starting from Dec. 15.Five officials are on the sanctions list: the ministers of industry and investment and foreign economic relations; the director generals of the prosecution and prisons departments; and t...

Live updates | Gaza is plunged back into a communication blackout

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

Communication has again been cut in Gaza, two providers said early Wednesday. Paltel and Jawwal reported a “complete disruption” of communications and internet services in Gaza, the second major cut in five days. Humanitarian aid agencies have warned that such blackouts severely disrupt their work in an already dire situation in Gaza.A deluge of Israeli airstrikes Tuesday on a refugee camp near Gaza City demolished apartment buildings, leaving gaping holes where they once stood, while ground troops battled Hamas militants across northern Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a cease-fire. Though more than half of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians have fled their homes, several hundred thousand remain in the north, where Israeli troops and tanks have reportedly advanced on multiple sides of Gaza City.The Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has reached 8,525, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. In the occupied West Bank, more than 122 ...

With James Harden watching, Clippers take control in 3rd quarter to beat Magic 118-102

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:58:18 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 27 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Orlando Magic 118-102 on Tuesday night as future teammate James Harden watched from a suite.Harden could not be on the Clippers’ bench because the trade bringing him to Los Angeles from the Philadelphia 76ers has not been finalized. Harden and fellow newcomer P.J. Tucker arrived at the arena 75 minutes before tipoff. Harden was greeted by owner Steve Ballmer and then met with the Clippers in the locker room. The 10-time All-Star hugged Westbrook and George upon seeing them. Harden already has a locker with his new No. 1 Clippers blue jersey ready to be donned.When asked by a reporter if he was excited about being traded to the Clippers, Harden said: “You don’t understand.”The Clippers had only 11 players in uniform due to the pending trade, with nine seeing at least 18 minutes. Bones Hyland and Norman Powell added 18 points apiece.Westbrook scored 16 points and Geo...