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From Passion to a Real Business – An Interview With Content Creator, Maria Velniceriu

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

Content creation can be a thrilling journey, filled with unending opportunities for self-expression and community building. Maria Velniceriu, a powerhouse blogger, photographer, and content creator with over seven years in marketing, knows this all too well. The creative genius behind the successful online brand, Missmv, Maria has made quite a splash in the digital landscape. We recently caught up with her for an intimate chat about her journey.Q: Maria, you’ve carved an impressive path for yourself. How did your love affair with blogging begin?MV: I actually started blogging purely as a hobby in 2017. I was posting content on social media, but mysteriously, some of it kept getting removed. Frustrated, I decided to create my own space where I could voice my thoughts freely and connect with my audience without any barriers. That’s when I started my own blog.Q: We know that every journey has its ups and downs. Can you talk us through some you faced while building your online publicati...

Woman Dies in Pedestrian Accident on Garfield Avenue [Alhambra, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

Female Pedestrian Dies after Auto-Pedestrian Collision on Garfield Avenue near San Marino AvenueALHAMBRA, CA (May 12, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a pedestrian accident on Garfield Avenue claimed the life of one unidentified woman.The accident occurred at about 2:13 p.m. at the intersection of Garfield and San Marino Avenues on April 11th.According to the CHP, the woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk when an incoming vehicle turning left to southbound Garfield Ave struck the pedestrian.Alhambra Firefighters arrived and rushed the victim to a nearby hospital where she later died. Officials withheld the name of the victim until her next of kin are notified.Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police authorities.At this time, Alhambra authorities are conducting an active investigation into the fatal accident on Garfield Avenue and will release more information as soon as it becomes available.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest ...

Betting Sites not on GamStop & non UK Betting sites: The Ultimate Guide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

For UK residents who have signed up for the GamStop self-exclusion program, finding a betting site where they can play can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are still many non GamStop betting sites that cater to UK residents.GamStop is a free self-exclusion program designed to help UK players control their gambling habits by preventing them from accessing UK-based online gambling sites for a predetermined period. Fortunately, there are still many non GamStop betting sites that cater to players from this country.In this article, we’ll provide an ultimate guide to betting sites not on GamStop, including what they are, how they work, and what to look for when choosing one. We’ll also provide a list of the best non GamStop betting sites to help you get started on your search.Whether you’re a seasoned sports bettor or new to the game, this guide will offer all the information you need to find a non GamStop betting site that meets your needs.Best Non GamStop Betting Sit...

Global soccer powers Juventus, Barcelona set for Bay Area clash this summer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

The Bay Area’s summer soccer schedule is piling up.In addition to the regular-season action for the San Jose Earthquakes, Oakland Roots and newly founded Oakland Soul, a handful of European sides will trek to Northern California.Italian giants Juventus and Spanish super-club FC Barcelona are set to face off at Levi’s Stadium July 22, the 49ers announced Friday. The exhibition match is part of the Soccer Champions Tour, which also includes a Barcelona-Real Madrid Clásico at AT&T Stadium, as well as three matches in Southern California.Barcelona is on the verge of clinching the La Liga title this season, while Juve sits second in Serie A behind Napoli, which has secured first place in Italy.Related ArticlesSoccer | Espinoza shines as Earthquakes beat reigning MLS champs. Here’s why it was so important Soccer | Quakes’ match at Levi’s Stadium marks start of 2026 World Cup build-up Soccer | Chastain: U.S. Women...

Hayward: Shooting kills one, critically injures another; no arrests made

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

HAYWARD — A Hayward shooting left a woman dead and a man in critical condition Thursday afternoon, and no arrests had been made as of Friday morning, authorities said.Police were alerted to shots fired at the 100 block of Cassia Drive around 2 p.m. Thursday. Officers found two victims at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds and both were transported to a hospital.One of the victims, a 30-year-old woman, died from her injuries at the hospital. Her identity was being withheld oending notification of her next of kin, according to Hayward police,. The other person shot, a 28-year-old man, was in critical but stable condition.Police later obtained a warrant related to the case to search at an address on S. Eldorado Street in San Mateo, which San Mateo police said closed nearby streets on Thursday evening. The search did not produce an arrest and nobody was in custody on suspicion of the shooting, police say.Authorities did not say why they had searched the San Mateo home.Related Artic...

Oakland kidnapping suspect takes plea deal, will serve two years for assault with a firearm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

OAKLAND — A Bay Area man accused of dragging a woman out of a business and into his car at gunpoint has agreed to serve two years in prison as part of a plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors, court records show.Ramon Lupian, 43, pleaded no contest to assault with a firearm and in exchange prosecutors dismissed kidnapping and evading police charges against him. Lupian, who accepted the plea deal on March 22, will be able to serve most of the sentence in county jail, instead of state prison. His sentencing date has been formally set for September 2024.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Woman arrested after man found fatally stabbed in East Bay apartment Crime and Public Safety | Trial-setting scheduled for East Bay woman accused of fatal 2021 shooting of 19-year-old Crime and Public Safety | 6 cars destroyed in BART parking lot by fire ignited during attempted gas theft Crime and Public Safety | K-9 ‘Bla...

McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned 4-year-old girl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.  — McDonald’s and a franchise holder are at fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl’s leg and caused second-degree burns, a jury in South Florida found in a case reminiscent of the famous hot coffee lawsuit of the 1990s.A second jury will determine how much McDonald’s USA and its franchise owner, Upchurch Foods, will pay the child and her mother, the South Florida SunSentinel reported.Thursday’s decision was split, with jurors finding the franchise holder liable for negligence and failure to warn customers about the risk of hot food, and McDonald’s USA liable for failing to provide instructions for safe handling of the food. McDonald’s USA was not found to be negligent, and the jury dismissed the argument that the product was defective.“Our sympathies go out to this family for what occurred in this unfortunate incident, as we hold customer safety as one of our highest priorities,” McDonald’s owner-operator Brent Upchurch said ...

In-N-Out french fries catch some rays on a new beach towel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

In time for warm weather, In-N-Out Burger has added a french fry beach towel to its merchandise collection.It features a beach scene with cartoon french fries basking in the sun and riding the waves in an In-N-Out french fry boat.The towel measures 35-by-60 inches and is made of cotton-polyester blend. It costs $34.95 at shop.in-n-out.com.In-N-Out merchandise is available online and in a company store, 13800 Francisquito Ave, Baldwin Park, near where the chain was founded in 1948.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Would you sign a waiver to eat spicy chicken at new Angry Chickz restaurants? Restaurants, Food and Drink | What makes the perfect cup of coffee? Restaurants, Food and Drink | Why Mother’s Day is the most hated day in the restaurant industry Restaurants, Food and Drink | Legendary Raider Nation East Bay sports bar Ricky’s is making a comeback Restaurants, Food and Drink | Brew...

Monterey County agriculture: survey finds $600 million in total damages, future losses from winter storms

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

SALINAS – Between January and March, the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is estimating that torrential weather generated $600 million in damages, losses and future impacts to the local agricultural industry.After repeatedly heavy rain again doused local farmland with floodwaters in March – some just starting to recover from storms two months prior – the Ag Commissioner’s Office conducted a survey to gauge the extent of second-round impacts.Survey results, released on Friday, show damages, current losses estimated and projected future losses totaling $264 million from flooding in March. According to the Ag Commissioner’s Office, approximately 8,736 acres of crops were destroyed or unable to be planted due to the flooding, half of which were newly impacted from storms at the outset of the year.Strawberries were especially affected, primarily in the Pajaro Valley, where a breached levee along the Pajaro River forced thousands to evacuate and drowned nearby ag fields ...

Police activity at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:28 GMT

(KRON) -- Police are on the scene at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa, a parent reported to KRON4. The reason for the police activity is unclear.This is the same high school where two students were stabbed, one of whom was killed, in an art class in March.This story is developing and will be updated.