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Ten Alternative Women-Owned Stores in LA to Visit Right Now

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

Shopping online is easy, but the experience of walking into a store, especially a small independent one that’s been lovingly curated, stocked and decorated, will always be more special. Our favorites, especially for alternative style and fashion, happen to be women-owned, and it is their vision, taste and drive that’s helped their spaces not just survive but thrive. Retail in general is still bouncing back since the pandemic, and these ladies, some new to brick-and-mortar shop life, others working at face-to-face businesses for decades, deserve our support. It’s easy to give because their shops rock, and so do they. Larissa Blintz (Juliette Davis)Inside the Eye (Larissa Blintz)The Miracle Eye seamstress team including Larissa’s mom Gloria (Larissa Blintz)Today’s fashion lacks the whimsy and pizzazz of the past, and often, the quality. But small designers like LA’s Larissa Blintz are changing that. With her vibrant retro wonderland Miracle Eye, she’s created a Latina-owned fami...

Merced County Sheriff’s Office searching for Fresno man who went missing on fishing trip

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a 57-year old Fresno man who went missing Thursday night while on a fishing trip.Chang Cheng was last seen after fishing with family about 7 p.m. at the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, near Highway 152 and Vista Point, according to Merced County Sheriff’s Deputy Alexandra Britton.“He was fishing with family members and he told them he was leaving,” Britton said. “When his family members got to where they parked, his car was still there. They looked for him and couldn’t find him.”Britton says family members reported him missing about 3 a.m. Friday.Sheriff’s Office search and rescue teams worked the area on Friday and Saturday.Britton says they’ve received help from other counties and the Coast Guard.Cheng stands 5 feet, 6 inches and weighs 165 pounds. He was wearing dark clothing and a red/burgundy backpack. He also wears glasses.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | He sent a selfie from a Colorado summit, a...

Banana Republic closes downtown SF location 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One of Banana Republic's downtown San Francisco locations is closing its doors for good. The last day of Banana Republic at the Embarcadero Center is Saturday, Sept. 23. The store, located at 2 Embarcadero Center, is open on its last day from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.A sign outside of the Banana Republic at Embarcadero Center. Nordstrom in downtown SF officially closes after more than 30 years on Market Street A new Banana Republic location is scheduled to open early October in Union Square, KRON4 confirmed. It will be located at 152 Geary St., which is across the street from Neiman Marcus.The Embarcadero Center location sells women's and men's apparel and shoes. The other Banana Republic location currently open in San Francisco is at 2 Folsom St. However, that store only sells baby clothes for those aged between 0 and 24 months. The Banana Republic closing at the Embarcadero Center adds to the struggles of that Financial District plaza. Earlier this year, KRON4...

Johnson throws 2 TD passes after Weigman injured to lead Texas A&M to 27-10 win over Auburn

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Max Johnson threw for 123 yards and two second-half touchdowns after taking over for an injured Conner Weigman to lead Texas A&M to a 27-10 win over Auburn Saturday.Weigman threw for 70 yards before he was injured on a hit late in the second quarter. He limped to the locker room, looking to have trouble putting any weight on his right foot, and the team said he had a lower leg injury.Johnson took over for the third quarter and got right to work, leading Texas A&M (3-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) on a 46-yard drive capped by a 22-yard touchdown pass to younger brother Jake Johnson to make it 13-3 with about 10 minutes left in the third.Johnson found Evan Stewart in the end zone for a 37-yard touchdown pass on A&M’s next possession to stretch the lead to 20-3 with about 6½ minutes remaining in the third quarter.Kayin Lee forced a fumble by Rueben Owens, and it sailed through the air into the hands of Eugene Asante, who raced 67 yards for a t...

Rasheen Ali runs for 174 yards and Marshall beats Virginia Tech 24-17

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Rasheen Ali ran for 174 yards and two touchdowns to lift Marshall to a 24-17 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.Ali ran for touchdowns of 56 and 1 yards to keep the Thundering Herd (3-0) unbeaten.Virginia Tech (1-3) was without injured quarterback Grant Wells, a West Virginia native who played at Marshall for three seasons before transferring to the Hokies prior to the 2022 season. Kyron Drones started in Wells’ place. The Baylor transfer ran for two touchdowns and drove the Hokies past midfield in the final minute of the game. But Virginia Tech was called for a false start on fourth-and-1 at the Marshall 31 with 47 seconds left, and Marshall’s Josh Moten broke up Drones’ pass on the next play to end the threat.Marshall was backed up against its goal line in the third quarter when a pass interference call against Virginia Tech on third down kept the drive alive. Ali then burst down the sideline for 61 yards to set up his short TD run.Dr...

Cubs manager David Ross texts Pittsburgh skipper Derek Shelton about his comments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross reached out to Derek Shelton on Friday night after the Pittsburgh skipper took exception to Ross’ description of the Pirates.The contending Cubs dropped two of three in a series against Pittsburgh this week. Following the Pirates’ 8-6 win on Thursday at Wrigley Field, Ross said: “That’s not a good team that just took two out of three from us — or not our caliber team, I believe.”Shelton called Ross’ comment “ unfortunate.”“I texted Shelton last night, like ‘Hey, just frustrated after a game,’” Ross told reporters before Saturday’s game against Colorado. “I’ve got a ton of respect for every team we play, not just Pittsburgh. Every team can win. I thought I corrected myself within the context of talking to you guys.”Chicago went 10-3 against Pittsburgh this season, outscoring the Pirates 101-49. Ross said he was talking more about how his team had played against Pittsburgh this year.“I think Derek and that crew ove...

Lewandowski, Cancelo lead Barcelona to 3-2 comeback win over Celta with 3 goals in final 10 minutes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored two late goals before João Cancelo snatched the 89th-minute winner to lead Barcelona to a 3-2 comeback win over Celta Vigo at home in the Spanish league on Saturday.Rafa Benítez was eying his first big win since returning to coaching in Spain with his team ahead 2-0 before Lewandowski struck in the 81st minute. Cancelo then set up Lewandowski to equalize in the 85th before the Portugal right back completed the turnaround.“It was a great fightback,” said Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, who signed a contract extension through 2025 on Friday. “It is true we were disorganized at times and didn’t make the ball flow like in other games, but the team won in faith and courage.”Barcelona is tied on points with the surprising Girona at the top of the table after its fellow Catalan club routed Mallorca 5-3. Real Madrid is one point behind both before visiting Atletico Madrid on Sunday.Jorgen Strand Larsen put Celta ahead in the 19th and substit...

Kimani Vidal scores twice and Troy holds off Western Kentucky 27-24

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

TROY, Ala. (AP) — Kimani Vidal scored a pair of touchdowns and Troy defeated Western Kentucky 27-24 on Saturday.Vidal, coming in ranked third nationally at 131.7 yards rushing per game, finished with 156 on 26 carries. His 8-yard touchdown run after initially being stopped behind the line, gave the Trojans (2-2) a 27-17 lead with 5:37 to go.Chris Lewis caught a Hail Mary from Gunnar Watson for a 40-yard score to end the first half and take the lead for good at 10-7. The Hilltoppers’ second muffed punt of the game led to Vidal’s 19-yard score and a 17-7 lead.Watson was 22 of 35 for 349 yards passing and one touchdown. Lewis, who had a pair of highlight reel receptions on his Hail Mary catch and a one-hander that led to a Scott Taylor Renfroe field goal for a 20-14 edge, finished with 101 yards on three catches. Deshon Stoudemire had 99 yards on six catches.After Vidal fumbled the ball out of the WKU end zone for a touchback, the Hilltoppers (2-2) went 80 yards in a minute...

Kendarin Ray intercepts a pass with 26 seconds left to help Tulsa hold off Northern Illinois 22-14

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Anthony Watkins rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown, Kendarin Ray intercepted a pass with 26 seconds left, and Tulsa beat Northern Illinois 22-14 on Saturday for the Huskies’ seventh straight home loss.Tulsa went on a nine-play, 76-yard drive to take a lead on Tahj Gary’s 17-yard run with 8:33 left in the fourth quarter. NIU fumbled it on the ensuing kickoff. Tulsa took over at the NIU 34 before settling for a 22-yard field goal to make it 22-14 with 4:50 left.The NIU defense forced a punt near midfield with 2:14 left and the offense went 57 yards in 11 plays before Ray made an easy interception over the middle to seal it.Cardell Williams was 8 of 20 for 102 yards with two interceptions for Tulsa (2-2), which opened the season with a 27-24 overtime win at Boston College. Ethan Hampton came on in relief of three-year starter Rocky Lombardi and had one touchdown and one interception for Northern Illinois (1-3). Tulsa led 2-0 at the end of the first quarter. T...

Jackson Kennedy kicks 3 FGs, including winning 30-yarder as time expires; Colgate beats Yale 23-21

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:24 GMT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Jameson Wang passed for a touchdown and ran for another TD, and Jackson Kennedy kicked the winning 30-yard field goal as time expired to help Cornell beat Yale 23-21 Saturday. Nolan Grooms threw a 30-yard TD pass to Mason Tipton that gave the Bulldogs a 21-20 lead with 3:14 to play but Wang led a 13-play, 56-yard drive —including a third-and-10 pass to Doryn Smith for a 22-yard gain to midfield — to set up Kennedy’s winner. Wang completed 26 of 36 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown for Cornell (2-0, 1-0 Ivy League)Yale (0-2, 0-1), which lost 49-24 to then-No. 5 (FCS coaches’ poll) Holy Cross in its home opener, is 22-6 at home since the start of the 2017 season but has lost back-to-back games at the Yale Bowl. Colgate went 70 yards in 12 plays — including a fourth-down conversion — on the opening drive of the third quarter capped by Wang’s 1-yard run and, after Yale went three-and-out, the Big Red took over at the Bulldogs 40. Wang ran for...