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Manhattan Book Group and J.J. Hebert: A Dynamic Duo Marking a New Era for Indie Publishing in New York City 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

In the literary world of New York City, a transformative phenomenon is unfolding, led by the dynamic duo, Manhattan Book Group and bestselling author, J.J. Hebert. Together, they are redrawing the boundaries of indie book publishing, offering authors an innovative, empowering platform that combines the best of traditional and self-publishing methods.The journey begins with J.J. Hebert, an accomplished author renowned for his bestselling works. His foray into the realm of publishing was fueled by a deep-seated passion for literature and a keen understanding of the challenges faced by authors. As a writer himself, Hebert recognized the need for a more inclusive, equitable publishing model, sparking the genesis of Manhattan Book Group.Manhattan Book Group, under Hebert’s visionary guidance, set out to disrupt the status quo of the publishing industry. From its inception, the company embraced an unconventional approach, welcoming submissions from authors sans the typical prerequis...

The Secret Sauce Behind Chick In’s Promising Path in the World of Mexican Quick Bites

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

In Playas de Tijuana, a line forms outside Chick In as the sun sets. This isn’t just another eatery; it’s a sensation taking the Mexican fast-food scene by storm.(Photo from Chick In)A Rising Prospect in the Fast-Food LandscapeChick In has quickly carved a niche in the competitive world of quick bites. Its presence is undeniable, with branches in Playas de Tijuana and Colonia Marrón. As 2023 unfolds, the fast-food industry in Mexico is bustling with nearly 68 thousand establishments. Among them, Chick In is emerging as a promising prospect, not just for its food but for the experience it offers.INTELGEO, the visionary behind Chick In, has a clear mission. “We aim to be more than a fast-food chain. We’re creating a community where people come to connect.” The ambiance at Chick In is unlike any other, emphasizing a relaxed and worry-free lifestyle, she added.Embracing the Heartbeat of MexicoNestled between the buzzing streets and the serene beaches of Tij...

Counting Down the Holidays: Top 10 Gifts to Ship to Loved Ones This Season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

The festive season is about spreading love and joy, especially to those close to our hearts or who add value to our lives. It is the time of year when our hearts swell with warmth, and we crave being with our loved ones, even if they are miles away. A heartfelt gift is the perfect way to bridge this gap, but searching for the best gift often feels daunting. If you feel the same, then sit back and relax. Here is a fool-proof list of handpicked gifts for the holidays that can be ordered online and delivered right to your loved one’s door. Chocolate Shipped CookiesThe holiday season would be incomplete without indulging in a box of delectable treats. Chocolate Shipped Cookies is a well-respected name in this space because the brand knows how to satiate your sweet tooth with a box of happiness. Their mouthwatering collection of handmade cookies includes Christmas cookies,corporate gift boxes, holiday cookies, special occasion cookies, and more. Personalized OrnamentsA personal touch to ...

Bay Area Israelis and Palestinians watch developing war with grief, fear for future

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

For seven years, Dan Cohen helmed his Oakland-based media relations company from his new home just outside Tel Aviv — an across-the-world move intended to bring his wife and three children closer to their Jewish roots. And for seven years, life carried on in the warmth and safety he expected.Then came Saturday’s air raid sirens and the repeated dashes to a nearby bomb shelter, as a massive Hamas attack killed hundreds of Israelis and left more than one hundred apparently held hostage.“In a small country, everybody knows somebody,” Cohen said. “This will shape a generation of Israelis.”Days after the bloodiest conflict in Israel in decades and a huge military response left hundreds of people dead and thousands more injured in both Israel and Gaza some who live in the Bay Area but count ties to the Middle East reeled in shock, horror and grief. And while their causes, political allegiances and underlying beliefs remained radically different, both Israelis and Palesti...

PG&E faces California money penalty for huge and destructive wildfire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

OAKLAND — PG&E is facing the prospect of a state penalty and fines in connection with a huge and destructive wildfire that the utility caused in Northern California, regulators said Monday.The state Public Utilities Commission is eyeing a $45 million penalty against PG&E due to the utility’s role in causing the Dixie Fire that scorched portions of five California counties in 2021.The Dixie Fire cost $1.15 billion and roared through sections of Plumas, Butte, Lassen, Shasta, and Tehama counties.The wildfire began under a PG&E transmission line near State Route 70 and Cresta Dam after a rotting tree fell onto the utility’s power lines.The Dixie blaze erupted in the Feather River Canyon not far from the origin of a fatal blaze in 2018 known as the Camp Fire.The PUC proposed a penalty with three components:— $40 million penalty for capital expenditures to transition records to an electronic format.— $2.5 million payment to California indigenous ...

Newsom signs modified ‘Skittles ban’ law, vetoes caste bias bill over busy weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

Highlighting a flurry of signings and vetoes in recent days, Gov. Gavin Newsom headed into a final week to act on hundreds of bills by approving new environmental and fentanyl laws, prohibiting hidden-fees, and making California the first state to ban food dyes and to hold social media firms accountable for child sex trafficking.The governor also rejected a host of proposed laws, including one that would have made the state the first to ban caste discrimination, and others that would have decriminalized psychedelic drugs and evasion of transit fares. In total, he signed 324 bills and vetoed 144 over the weekend, and has scores left to consider by Saturday’s deadline.Among the notable new laws, California will be the first state to ban four food additives already prohibited in many other countries over possible health risks with signature on a bill critics had lampooned as a “Skittles ban” threatening to take away the popular colorful candy.Newsom in a statement on ...

Hayward: Fatal stabbing under investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

HAYWARD – Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a person Sunday night in Hayward.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man shot while trying to aid Oakland robbery victim Crime and Public Safety | Five people injured in Oakland shootings Saturday night Crime and Public Safety | East Bay pursuit following robbery ends in highway crash Crime and Public Safety | One dead, one arrested following three-person stabbing in Union City Crime and Public Safety | In Fremont, two carjackings lead to four arrests. All the suspects are juveniles Officers were called to Lance Way and Tucker Street around 10:20 p.m. for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon, the Hayward Police Department said in a statement Monday.Police said officers arrived to find an “unresponsive male outside suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds.” Medical personnel pronounced the person dead at the scene.Police did not r...

Miles Davis fans should check out this amazing new vinyl box set

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

Miles Davis was always moving forward, never content to rest on his lofty laurels.Thus, after fashioning some of the greatest acoustic jazz recordings of all time in the ’50s and ’60s, the great trumpeter “plugged in” with 1969’s “In a Silent Way.”The result is widely considered the start of the jazz master’s “electric period,” which continued on to include such progressive jazz-rock-funk fusion outings as 1971’s “Jack Johnson” (also known as “A Tribute to Jack Johnson”) and 1972’s “On the Corner.”Those three highly influential albums, as well as the equally significant 1970’s “Bitches Brew,” 1971’s “Live-Evil,” 1974’s “Big Fun” and “Get Up With It,”  are featured in the amazing new vinyl box set “Miles Davis: The Electric Years.”The 11-LP set comes from the audio powerhouse Vinyl Me, Please, so you ...

Hamas has fought several rounds of war with Israel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

By Sarah El Deeb | Associated PressBEIRUT — Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007, launched an attack inside Israel over the weekend, killing hundreds and taking others hostage. Its unprecedented breach of the border sent fighters inside border communities and military installations, shocked Israel and its allies, and raised questions about the group’s capabilities and strategy.WHAT IS HAMAS?The group was founded in 1987 by Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, a Palestinian refugee living in Gaza, during the first intifada, or uprising, which was marked by widespread protests against Israel’s occupation.Hamas is the Arabic acronym for the Islamic Resistance Movement, and a recognition of the group’s roots and early ties to one of the Sunni world’s most prominent groups, the Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt in the 1920s.The group has vowed to annihilate Israel and has been responsible for many suicide bombings and other deadly attacks on civilians and Israeli s...

Sale closed in Oakland: $2.4 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:56 GMT

18050 Broadway Terrace – Google Street ViewA 3,103-square-foot house built in 1995 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 18000 block of Broadway Terrace in Oakland was sold on Aug. 21, 2023, for $2,350,000, or $757 per square foot. The layout of this two-story home consists of three bedrooms and four baths. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 4,079-square-foot home on the 6000 block of Skyline Boulevard in Oakland sold in April 2023, for $2,300,000, a price per square foot of $564. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, in March 2023, a 3,729-square-foot home was sold for $2,400,000, a price per square foot of $644. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 3,675-square-foot home on Skyline Boulevard in Oakland sold for $2,800,000, a price per square foot of $762. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bat...