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Lyft may be about to slash a third of its workforce

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

David Risher, a former Amazon exec, took over as CEO of Lyft on April 17. On Friday he told employees he's going to "significantly reduce" the headcount.Not an auspicious start."We need to bring our costs down to deliver affordable rides, compelling earnings for drivers and profitable growth," Risher said in a note to staffers.To accomplish this, he said, it will "require us to reduce our size and restructure how we’re organized."How deep will the cuts be? Lyft isn't yet saying.But the Wall Street Journal, citing "people familiar" with the company's plans, says the layoffs could involve at least 1,200 positions, or roughly a third of Lyft's total headcount.If so, this would follow 13% of workers being shown the door last November.These are challenging times for Lyft, which has remained in rival Uber's shadow since the company's launch in 2012.Uber now accounts for about three-quarters of ride-share rides. This clearly leaves little elbow room -- and profitability -- for Lyft.Lyft's ...

La Jolla wants to break away from San Diego

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

A proposal is in the works that would separate the community of La Jolla from San Diego.If separated, La Jolla would work as its own city, instead of a community within the City of San Diego.“The mission is to detach from the City of San Diego and provide a self-governance here in La Jolla that ultimately will uplift the entire region," President of the Association for the City of La Jolla President Trace Wilson said. “I think the city of San Diego is stretched thin and we are just one of the communities that actually can afford ourselves and help.”Is La Jolla separating from San Diego?La Jolla Cove was ranked as the 9th best beach in the U.S. Located in San Diego County, this beach is a great place to go swimming, diving, and snorkeling. (Pixabay)La Jolla Cove in San Diego, CA (City of San Diego) An aerial view of the Scripps Pier in La Jolla, a tony San Diego community at the center of the California Coastal Commission's efforts to improve public beach access in Southern Californi...

Settlement reached with seafood processing company accused of illegally dumping squid ink in Ventura Harbor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

The Ventura County District Attorney's Office has reached a settlement with the seafood processing business accused of illegally dumping squid ink wastewater into Ventura Harbor.According to the Ventura County DA, fishing vessels are prohibited from releasing squid ink wastewater, or stick water, inside of state waters and are required to transport the wastewater three nautical miles offshore. Stick water is lethal to fish and marine life due to its high concentration of ammonia. California Department of Fish and Wildlife witnessed squid ink being released into Ventura Harbor on Dec. 22, 2021, by Silver Bay Seafoods – California LLC. A second incident was discovered and documented by Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Environmental Specialist Steve Mattern on Jan. 7, 2022.  Despite the sewage spill, some people still swimming in Long Beach “Mattern observed the discharge of dark colored wastewater coming from the Silver Bay Seafoods’ dock hose line in Ventura Harb...

Why Now Is DEFER’s Time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

DEFER, a prominent name in the world of street art, has gained international recognition for his unique style of graffiti and calligraphy. Drawing inspiration from his Japanese heritage and upbringing in Los Angeles, his work has become a fixture in the city’s street art scene, and his contribution to the world of street art is undeniable.With an upcoming solo exhibition in London, DEFER’s time has come to showcase his cultural and financial value and is a testament to his significant position in street art history.DEFER Painting A Mural in L.A. In Collaboration With Woodbury House.DEFER’s artistic journey started in the 1980s when he began painting graffiti on the streets of LA. Back then, the city’s street art scene was flourishing, and DEFER quickly became an integral part of it. His intricate lettering and bold colours caught the attention of many, and he soon developed a loyal following. Alongside his contemporaries, such as OG Slick and RISK, DEFER help...

Michael Chierchio Explains How to Make Money in Resale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

Of the many methods people can use to make money online, joining the resale industry is drawing some much-deserved attention. The conditions for its boom are perfect, with rising living costs, the need for more sustainable commerce, and the recent failure of supply chains only fueling interest in buying and selling used or pre-owned items, especially clothing.And the resale industry delivers on its promises, too. Resold clothes can be more affordable. Reselling clothes in good condition instead of throwing them can extend their useful life. Local sourcing can also offset supply chain and logistics issues with new items.The only thing left for the resale industry is to be profitable. For the seller who knows how to operate within it, it is. Michael Chierchio, developer of the Magiscriptor app and an experienced reseller, has some tips for people looking to boost their sales or tackle some of the common issues resellers face.Harness the Power of Cross-ListingIn the analog world, resal...

Ashley Ray Cushman’s Angel’s Envy: Helping Models Reach Their Highest Earning Potential

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

In today’s world, entrepreneurship and social media are changing the way that businesses operate. Social media is playing a significant and ever-increasing role in promoting brands, and there are scores of examples of triumphant social media marketing campaigns that have propelled brands to success and worldwide fame. Among some of the most graphic stories is Nike’s #Breaking2 campaign, which was centered around Nike’s attempt to break the super-human two-hour marathon barrier. The campaign triggered quite a buzz in social media, with Nike using platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to share updates on the athletic challenge and engage with its audience. Another vivid example is Red Bull, which has built its reputation on extreme sports and adventure. Red Bull’s social media accounts are filled with videos and images of extreme sports, and its strategy has helped customers become part of a community of like-minded individuals.One entrepreneur who is at the f...

Stunning ‘Beyond Bollywood’ at Asian American Museum goes deeper than you think

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

“It’s hard to think of other religious traditions worldwide where the gods dance so much,” observes Forrest McGill, co-curator of a new exhibit at the Asian Art Museum that explores the roots of South and Southeast Asian performance.“Beyond Bollywood: 2000 Years of Dance in Art,” an expansive show filling the museum’s 8,500-square-foot pavilion, includes a wide-ranging but well-focused mix of 120 objects from five countries, borrowed from 29 museums and private collections. It’s on view through July 10.Beyond the paintings and sculpture, there are dancers in motion at every turn –images and sounds on tablets in every gallery. It’s an astonishing way to bring centuries-old movement to contemporary life.The exhibit pavilion, opened in 2021, also allows performance videos to fill entire gallery walls, sometimes three walls at a time.As the show turns its focus to beyond Bollywood — the Hollywood of India — it also points out that dance, depicte...

Warriors star Draymond Green addresses suspension, says it was ‘crushing’ not to participate in Game 3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

Addressing his suspension from Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs for the first time on Friday, Draymond Green expressed surprise that the NBA took his previous violations into account when assessing the penalty.Speaking on The Draymond Green Show released on YouTube at 2 p.m. PT, Green said he had wanted to wait to address his suspension until after the Warriors’ 114-97 win over the Kings in Game 3 on Thursday night.“Very intentional,” he said of his delayed response. “Dubs got a win last night, so that was huge.”As for his suspension, Green said, “I never knew you could be suspended for a Flagrant 2 that happened seven years ago. And I also didn’t know you can get suspended for interacting with the crowd that’s flipping you double birds and yelling your name and chants that you suck. And you interact with them. I didn’t know that either.”Green said suspensions don’t hurt him as much now, not since being suspended from Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Fi...

Single family residence sells in Saratoga for $4.8 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

15699 Peach Hill Road – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 15600 block of Peach Hill Road in Saratoga was sold on March 30, 2023. The $4,838,000 purchase price works out to $1,264 per square foot. The house, built in 1977, has an interior space of 3,827 square feet. The property features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a garage, and three parking spaces. There’s also a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on an 11.2-acre lot.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:In October 2022, a 3,568-square-foot home on Peach Hill Road in Saratoga sold for $4,695,000, a price per square foot of $1,316. The home has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.On Glen Una Drive, Los Gatos, in September 2022, a 6,538-square-foot home was sold for $7,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,147. The home has 8 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms.A 6,716-square-foot home on the 15600 block of Glen Una Drive in Los Gatos sold in March 2023, for $8,575,000, a price per square foot of $1,2...

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $2.7 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:16 GMT

633 Arastradero Road – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 600 block of Arastradero Road in Palo Alto was sold on March 30, 2023. The $2,700,000 purchase price works out to $1,643 per square foot. The house, built in 1950, has an interior space of 1,643 square feet. The property features three bedrooms, two baths, a garage, and two parking spaces. There’s also a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on a 9,450-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Coulombe Drive, Palo Alto, in July 2022, a 2,058-square-foot home was sold for $2,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,385. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In February 2023, a 1,420-square-foot home on Maybell Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $3,500,000, a price per square foot of $2,465. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,676-square-foot home on the 4200 block of Suzanne Drive in Palo Alto sold in July 2022, for $3,580,000, a price per square foot of $2,136. The home has 2 bedrooms ...