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Netflix shareholders speak. Company execs shrug

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

Businesses are fond of saying that shareholders are the owners of the company, suggesting that investors should have the last word on big corporate decisions.A vote this week by Netflix shareholders highlights how bogus this is.Owners of Netflix stock voted Thursday to reject fat, multimillion-dollar pay packages offered to Netflix's co-CEOs and other top execs.They did so at the urging of the Writers Guild of America, which is now picketing Netflix and other studios as contract talks drag on."While investors have long taken issue with Netflix’s executive pay, the compensation structure is more egregious against the backdrop of the strike," WGA West president Meredith Stiehm wrote in a letter to shareholders.She said that if Netflix has enough cash to shower an estimated $166 million on senior execs, it shouldn't be struggling to pay the estimated $68 million writers are seeking in their new contract.Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters are due to receive up to $40 million a...

L.A. General Medical Center seeking public’s help in identifying patient 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

The Los Angeles General Medical Center is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a patient who has been hospitalized since May 24. The patient is described as a 57-year-old African American man who stands at 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 203 pounds. He has black and grey hair, a black and grey beard and brown eyes. The Los Angeles General Medical Center is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a patient who has been hospitalized since May 24. (L.A. General Medical Center)He was picked up from East Cesar Chavez Street in Los Angeles. Anyone with information is urged to contact Cesar Robles at the Los Angeles General Medical Center Department of Social Work at 323-409-6884 or 323-409-5253. 

Snoop Dogg postpones Hollywood Bowl concert in solidarity with WGA strike

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

Snoop Dogg is showing he's down for those taking part in the current WGA strike.The Long Beach, California, native has rescheduled his upcoming shows at the Hollywood Bowl in solidarity with those taking to the picket lines. "DOGGYSTYLE 30th ANNIVERSARY POSTPONEMENT," the caption to his video on Instagram read. "Due to the ongoing WGA strike and the DGA and SAG/AFTRA negotiations, we have decided to postpone the shows scheduled for June 27 and June 28 at the Hollywood Bowl. We stand in solidarity with the unions and are hopeful that the AMPTP will negotiate fair deals as soon as possible and everybody can get back to work."The new dates are Oct. 20 and 21.The concert was in celebration of the 30th anniversary of his debut album "Doggystyle" and will also feature Snoop's longtime collaborator Dr. Dre. Currently, the WGA strike has been underway for one month, with no end in sight. Meanwhile, SAG-AFTRA's board have asked its members to vote for a strike when the union begins its talks...

Los Angeles: Gareth Gallagher’s New Book Reveals the Naked Truth of the Events Industry

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

Image credit: Gareth GallagherFor twenty-five years he planned everything. The man behind the curtain at some of the most prestigious events around the world always put the event first. In the face of danger, death, and disasters, no matter what the show had to go on. Until Eventually Gareth couldn’t.After two and a half decades traveling all around the world putting service above self, his health may as well have been some long-lost bag at some long-forgotten airport. While planning events on the highest mountaintops, Gareth Gallagher felt like he could not get any lower. He turned clients’ dreams into reality, but could not escape a dark reality of his own.Even in the best of times, planning such events is extremely demanding and taxing. High stakes, high stress, you only get one shot and it can not go wrong. The pressure cooker of events management, having to be ‘always on’ from start to finish, takes a toll. When you go to a restaurant you never see the chef sit down at a ...

From Istanbul to Hollywood: Elif Balci’s Meteoric Rise in Film Marketing Production

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

In the heart of Istanbul, a vibrant city that bridges the East and West, a young, ambitious dreamer was setting her sights far beyond the ancient architecture and bustling markets. Today, Elif Balci, that very dreamer, has successfully journeyed from Istanbul’s cobblestone streets to the glittering lights of Hollywood, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry as a Production Coordinator at the prestigious agency, Tiny Hero.There’s a specific journey each individual embarks on, a roadmap of experiences that paves their way toward success. For Elif, this journey began in 2018 when she left her home in Istanbul to attend college in the U.S. That leap of faith presented her with an incredible opportunity that would ultimately shape her career trajectory.One pivotal day, she received an email from a professor who also served as her mentor. It was about an opportunity to participate in the judging process for the 2021 Clio Entertainment Awards. Recognizing the potential,...

Anna Severino’s Journey from Young Mother to E-commerce Guru

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

In the sprawling world of e-commerce, there are a few trailblazers whose stories stand out, fueling the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs. One such story is that of Anna Severino, a dynamic woman who charted a remarkable journey from a young mother to a successful businesswoman and e-commerce expert, a story that not only inspires but also redefines the definition of success, transcending societal norms and personal constraints.Anna’s life seemed destined for a familiar pattern. After becoming a mother at a young age, she juggled parenting her newborn baby while earning a degree. However, conventional 9-to-5 job opportunities felt restrictive to her spirit. Anna knew there was more to life—a calling that wouldn’t force her to compromise on her child’s upbringing. She yearned for financial freedom and the chance to shape her own path.Armed with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, she established a brand in the health and wellness sector. She successfully expanded it acr...

Police identify suspect sought in Oakland 4-year-old’s shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

OAKLAND — Police on Friday released the name and photo of a man sought in connection with the shooting of a 4-year-old girl Wednesday night in her East Oakland home.The girl, who was wounded in the leg, remains hospitalized in stable condition.The Oakland Police Department asked the community for help locating 19-year-old Lamarion Griffin of Oakland. Griffin is wanted in connection with the shooting of a four-year-old child that occurred on May 31, 2023, just before 9:00 p.m. in the 3400 block of 68th Avenue. (Courtesy Oakland Police Department) Police identified the man they are seeking as Lamarion Griffin, 19, of Oakland.Police did not say if they believe Griffin is the actual shooter or if he has any connection to the home where the girl lives.The shooting happened about 9 p.m. Wednesday in a residence in the 3400 block of 68th Avenue.Police have not said if the gun was recovered or what investigators believe led up to the shooting.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland ...

San Jose’s Aaron Gordon took in the beauty of the NBA Finals arriving in Denver, then took over in Game 1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

Nathaniel Rateliff bellowed “The Star Spangled Banner,” tipoff approached and the Nuggets stepped to the precipice of history.As the NBA Finals arrived on the Front Range after 47 years in the league and a frenetic Ball Arena brimmed, Aaron Gordon relished the scene.“It was just like, it was beautiful,” Gordon beamed after the Nuggets polished off a 104-93 Game 1 victory over Miami. “I took a moment during the national anthem was like, ‘Wow, this is really the NBA Finals and it’s really, really cool.’”Pregame nerves would have been perfectly understandable for the 27-year-old forward from San Jose. He’d played in 596 regular-season and 35 playoff games over nine professional seasons, but his 632nd time on an NBA floor doubled was his Finals debut.A day before, he told reporters he planned to embrace the new frontier by staying “deeply present.”“I think that’s a reward in its own right,” added the former Archbishop Mitty High star. “Just be in the moment. Enjoy this, regardless of th...

Sale closed in Pleasanton: $2.2 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

1164 Hopkins Way – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 1100 block of Hopkins Way in Pleasanton was sold on April 25, 2023 for $2,205,000, or $865 per square foot. The house, built in 1989, has an interior space of 2,550 square feet. The property features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and three parking spaces. The unit sits on an 0.3-acre lot.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 3,609-square-foot home on the 4800 block of Braxton Place in Pleasanton sold in November 2022, for $2,500,000, a price per square foot of $693. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.In April 2023, a 2,302-square-foot home on Middleton Place in Pleasanton sold for $1,950,000, a price per square foot of $847. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Hopkins Way, Pleasanton, in June 2022, a 3,016-square-foot home was sold for $2,860,000, a price per square foot of $948. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Is SF Giants’ Kuiper ready to retire? His broadcast partner responds to new rumor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Any suggestion that Duane Kuiper might be ready to step away from calling San Francisco Giants games at the end of this season is complete bunk, his longtime friend and broadcast partner Mike Krukow said Friday.A report published Wednesday by media blogger Rich Lieberman said Kuiper has been “contemplating leaving for several months” and that NBC Sports’ decision last month to fire his younger brother Glen from his job as A’s play-by-play broadcaster last month might have accelerated the process. Duane Kuiper has also dealt with health issues that caused him to miss several games during the 2021 season.Krukow, though, told KNBR’s morning show Friday that a Kuiper farewell after this season “is not going to happen.”“So whoever was responsible for creating that BS, shame on you, because Kuip and I are not retiring,” Krukow said on the “Murph & Mac” show. “We’re both going to retire the same day, and it’s going to be when we drop dead behind ...