Online Threats Targeting Murrieta School: 23-Year-Old Woman Arrested
MURRIETA, CA — A 23-year-old woman with a history of making criminal threats in Riverside County was in custody after she allegedly made threats this week against Thompson Middle School in Murrieta. Julianna Ortgega of Menifee was arrested Wednesday morning following a Murrieta Police Department investigation that began Tuesday after online threats were made targeting…
Mytek HiFi Brooklyn D/A processor–headphone amplifier Mytek Brooklyn Plus
Jim Austin auditioned the Mytek HiFi Brooklyn DAC+ in April 2018 (Vol.41 No.4): In the year since I sampled Brooklyn’s music scene—in my November 2016 review of Mytek HiFi’s Brooklyn DAC—there’s been a lot of local music news. Jay-Z (whose name is or ought to be derived from the subway lines that pass through Williamsburg…
Rabbit Holes #10: Les McCann’s Never a Dull Moment!
The best Christmas gift in history was George Bailey being shown what the world would be like without his being born, courtesy of Angel Second Class Clarence, in the classic 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life. More recently, and in the real world, the best gift ever was the release of pianist Les McCann’s Never…
Stamford Health's Facility Dog Promoted To 'Chief Puppy Officer'
STAMFORD, CT — After a year of being a good boy and helping thousands of patients and staff members, Harrison, the 3-year-old Golden Retriever facility dog at Stamford Health, has been promoted to “chief puppy officer.” Harrison was given the news of his promotion on Monday, which also happened to be National Dog Day. Stamford…
Ski Area In Southington Gets Major Tax Break
SOUTHINGTON, CT — One of the town’s largest attractions will get a break on its property taxes following a Southington Town Council vote earlier this month. The Southington Town Council voted unanimously at its last meeting Aug. 12 to approve a sizable tax abatement for Mount Southington, a major ski resort in town. According to…
To Appeal to Young Audiophiles, Tell a Story
Yesterday, I had a brief conversation, by text message, with my 26-year-old son. He had just walked by the Devialet shop at the Shoppes at Columbus Circle here in Manhattan. Knowing my interest in such things, he sent me a photo. The Devialet boutique seems more a design exhibit than a shop, in a high-ceilinged…
Corvette Stolen From Ultimo Motors In Westmont
WESTMONT, IL — A Chevy Corvette was stolen from Ultimo Motors in Westmont, less than three weeks after three cars were reported stolen in Downers Grove. Two of the cars stolen in Downers Grove had been taken from area dealerships. Officers were called to Ultimo Motors at 150 W. Ogden Ave. around 11:30 a.m. for…
WWE SmackDown On USA Commentary Team, Bash In Berlin Kickoff, Zelina Vega Returns, Bianca Belair On Bel-Air, More
– WWE announced the Bash In Berlin Kickoff media day, which is free to fans, at Uber Platz in Berlin, Germany on Friday, August 30, streaming live on Peacock. You won't want to miss this!#WWEBash pic.twitter.com/U6MEEHHcMb — WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2024 – It was also announced that “Countdown To WWE Bash In Berlin” premieres…
Here's When Work Could Begin On The Great Island Access Road
DARIEN, CT — Work to widen the Great Island access road is tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-September, according to Darien Director of Public Works Ed Gentile. Gentile provided an update on the project during last week’s regularly scheduled Great Island Advisory Committee meeting, which featured another presentation from landscape architecture firm Reed Hilderbrand. Read…
Chipotle Mexican Grill To Open First Site In Wilton This Week
WILTON, CT — Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its first location in Wilton on Wednesday, Aug. 28 Click Here: rapid prototype service The fast casual Mexican restaurant, famous for the burritos, bowls and tacos made in front of customers, will be joining T.J. Maxx, Michael’s, Outback and other tenants in the Gateway Shopping Center at…