'Phineas and Ferb' co-creator calls Disney Imagineer after Disneyland ride temporarily breaks down
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
When a ride malfunctions at Disneyland, it’s unlikely that guests can call a Disney Imagineer to talk about the inconvenience.However, that’s exactly what Dan Povenmire, co-creator of Disney’s animated series “Phineas and Ferb,” did when he and members of the show went to visit the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ on June 26, WDW News Today reported.While on the popular Rise of the Resistance attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Povenmire documented the moment when the ride temporarily broke down and shared it on TikTok. Disneyland pauses general ticket sales for Oogie Boogie Bash amid technical issues Instead of waiting on Disneyland cast members to solve the problem, as most guests would, Povenmire decided to call in the big guns. He made a Facetime call to Scott Trowbridge, senior creative executive at Walt Disney Imagineering.In the video, Povenmore stated that Trowbridge oversees “all the Star Wars stuff at Disneyland” and shared snippets of their conversation when he jokingly co...Two arrested after trying to evade police in Hercules
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
HERCULES — A man and woman people suspected of driving away from a store with three cases of shoplifted beer were arrested on suspicion of much more serious crimes, police said.One police officer used a Taser while subduing the 23-year-old man suspected of driving the vehicle, and the 30-year-old woman briefly fought back as an officer arrested her, according to a statement from the Hercules Police Department.Police said they were suspected of theft, evading police and attempted carjacking. According to police, they were in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility.It all happened Sunday after officers were dispatched about 5:15 p.m. to a Rite Aid in the 1500 block of Sycamore Avenue. According to police, the reporting party told them that the suspects in the shoplifting were leaving the store’s parking lot in a white Chrysler 200 and on Sycamore Avenue while going toward Turquoise Drive.When the officer began to follow the car, it U-turned on Sycamore Avenue at Refugio...Still champion: Joey Chestnut wins 8th straight Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
If it’s Fourth of July in America, it’s former San Jose and Vallejo resident Joey Chestnut downing hot dogs faster than any other competitor.Chestnut added to his legacy Tuesday with his eighth straight Independence Day victory in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.Chestnut, 39, downed 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, 13 better than runner-up Geoffrey Esper, of the United States.Chestnut’s victory was his 16th of the past 17 hot-dog eating contests. The only exception came in 2015, when American Matt Stonie won.The contest was held after a lightning delay that pushed back the start two hours.“If affected me,” Chestnut told ESPN2 when it was over. “But it’s the Fourth of July. I got to eat some hot dogs and get a win.”Chestnut’s final total fell shy of his record-consuming amount of 76, set in 2001. Chestnut told the network that he has his eyes set on breaking it eventually.“I...Two more California river deaths include 5-year-old in Mendocino County
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
Two more people died over the weekend after being swept into California rivers: a child in Mendocino County and a man near Lake Isabella.On Saturday, a 5-year-old child died after being swept into a river near Covelo on Saturday, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Map: People drowned or swept away in California rivers, spring and summer 2023 The disappearance was reported around 8:25 p.m. July 1 in the area of the Eel River Campground, at the confluence of the Eel and Black Butte rivers.As emergency crews were dispatched, the child was found by people downriver, who began resuscitation efforts. Those efforts were continued in an ambulance, but the child died.On Sunday, a 27-year-old man was swept into the Kern River several miles downstream of Lake Isabella, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office said.The emergency call came at 11:11 a.m. from the area of Sandy Flat Campground. Swift-water rescue teams found the b...Bay Area man missing inside Yosemite National Park
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Visitors to Yosemite National Park are being asked to look out for a man reported missing over the weekend.Hayden T. Klemenok was seen wearing the clothing shown in the image below, described by the National Park Service as a tan brimmed hat, white sunglasses, a red t-shirt, blue swimming trunks and white Adidas shoes. Yosemite National Park visitors face unprecedented wait times Rangers say he was backpacking with a group at Upper Chilnualna Falls on Sunday and at approximately 2:00 p.m. went into Chilnualna Creek near the trail junction. His current whereabouts are unknown.Visitors to Yosemite National Park who have either seen Hayden T. Klemenok since 2:00 p.m. on Sunday or were hiking off-trail in the area of Upper Chilnualna Fall on Sunday or since then are asked to contact the Yosemite National Park dispatch.According to his LinkedIn profile, Klemenok is originally from the Bay Area and played baseball at Santa Rosa Junior College.KRON On is st...Humvee stolen from Santa Rosa National Guard armory spotted around Sonoma County
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
(BCN) -- A Humvee stolen Monday night from the National Guard armory in Santa Rosa has since been spotted driving around Sonoma County, officials said Tuesday. The hulking green vehicle was stolen sometime around 10:20 p.m., when someone apparently scaled the fence at the armory, located at 1500 Armory Drive, said California Highway Patrol Officer Marcus Hawkins. Bay Area man missing inside Yosemite National Park The thief driving the four-wheel-drive military truck then smashed through the armory's gates and took off. The stolen Humvee was seen overnight three locations around Sonoma County, driving without headlights on, Hawkins said. The last place it was spotted was on River Road near Wohler Road, an area near Forestville, the CHP said. KRON On is streaming live news now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { positi...San Jose PD looking for missing at-risk person
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
(KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating an 83-year-old missing person who is at-risk, the department tweeted. Grady Ross was last seen at 4 p.m. on Monday leaving a residence in the 190 block of Herlong Avenue. 1 arrested in series of brazen robberies targeting women in Lower Haight Ross is 83 years old, 5 foot 11 inches in height and weighs 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue short sleeve shirt, khaki pants and black shoes. SJPD asks that anyone who sees Ross call 911.A photo accompanying the SJPD tweet has a picture of Ross along with a silver 2000 Mercedes-Benz he was assumedly driving when he disappeared.KRON On is streaming live news now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }"Let's get him home for Independence Day,...Home destroyed by fireworks in Los Banos, police say
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
(KSEE/KGPE) -- A Los Banos home was destroyed Sunday night in a blaze that authorities believe was sparked by illegal fireworks, according to the Los Banos Police Department. Bay Area fireworks shows for Fourth of July Police received a call reporting a large fire on the 1000 block of Acaciawood Court just before 10 p.m. Officers say they arrived to find a residence fully engulfed in flames, and they observed the fire was spreading to the house next door. Flames were also reaching north to two houses on Parkwood Drive. One home was ultimately destroyed by the fire, and three other homes suffered damage to trees, fencing, and outdoor sheds, according to officials.Investigators said they noticed evidence of illegal firework use at one of the homes. Police said many occupants of that residence left the area as police and fire units were trying to contain the fire. Detectives say they obtained a search warrant for the residence. On the premises, they located numerous live illegal ae...Rays slugger Brandon Lowe reinstated from IL after missing 26 games with back injury
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays slugger Brandon Lowe was reinstated from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies after missing 26 games with a herniated disk.Lowe was hitting .205 with nine homers and 29 RBIs in 50 games before being sidelined by his latest back injury. He struck out 63 times in 176 at-bats.The second baseman was limited to 65 games last season by injuries, including a stress reaction in his lower back. He hit 39 homers and drove in 99 runs in 2021 but went deep just eight times and had 25 RBIs last year.Shane McClanahan, on the IL because of mid-back tightness, threw for 10 minutes in the outfield with some intensity. The lefty, eligible to return on July 16, left his previous two starts on June 22 and 30 early.Tampa Bay reliever Andrew Kittredge, coming back from Tommy John surgery, allowed a double and struck out two in a scoreless inning for the rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays against the FCL Oriol...Mike Trout placed on 10-day injured list by Angels with broken left wrist
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:09:54 GMT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — All-Star outfielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels has a broken left wrist and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.The Angels announced that Trout has a broken hamate suffered Monday night. The slugger fouled off a 0-1 pitch from Nick Martinez leading off the eighth inning and immediately shook his left arm. Angels manager Phil Nevin and a trainer came out to check on the slugger and he left the game.“I just took a swing and something felt uncomfortable,” Trout said after the Angels lost 10-3. “Just waiting on getting some scans and hope for the best.”Trout added that the wrist “doesn’t feel great. I mean, there’s no two ways to it. … “I can’t describe the pain I felt. I never felt it before, ever, before this. I never had wrist problems or anything. Just freak things.”Trout had an RBI single in the sixth. He was selected to his 11th All-Star team on Sunday and 10th straight as a starter.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/...Latest news
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