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Pepeekeo Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal 2022 Traffic Collision That Claimed a Life

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HILO, Hawaii — A Pepeekeo man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with a 2022 traffic collision that resulted in the death of a 63-year-old woman. The defendant, 70-year-old Calvin Shimizu, was indicted by a Hilo grand jury on charges of first-degree negligent homicide following the incident that claimed the life of Joni Okino-Shiroma of Mountain View. The crash occurred on June 18, 2022, when authorities say Shimizu’s 2002 Dodge pickup crossed the centerline on Mamalahoa Highway and collided head-on with Okino-Shiroma’s 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The accident took place on the Waiaama Stream … Read more

Florida Man Convicted on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges, Faces Life in Prison

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Palm Coast, Fla. – A Florida court has convicted 53-year-old Michael Wayne Jennelle of multiple sex crimes involving children, officials reported on Thursday. The jury delivered their verdict following a trial at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Flagler County, finding Jennelle guilty on seven counts including sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation of victims under 12 years old. Jennelle, a resident of Palm Coast, is currently detained at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility as he awaits his sentencing. Under the laws governing the state of Florida, he could potentially face … Read more

Ben Affleck’s ‘The Accountant 2’ and ‘Fantasy Life’ Shine as 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival Audience Favorites

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Austin, Texas – The SXSW Film & TV Festival, a premier event celebrating independent and mainstream art in film, television, and interactive media, has recently announced the much-anticipated winners of its Audience Awards for the year 2025. This reveal follows closely after the previously disclosed Jury Awards, heightening the excitement around the festival’s diverse offerings. This year’s festival proved to be a spotlight for a captivating mix of narrative features, documentaries, and experimental media, bringing forth both new talents and seasoned entertainers. Among the noteworthy winners in the Headliner category, “The Accountant 2” directed by … Read more

Revolutionary Scheduling Law Set to Transform Work Life in Los Angeles County Retail Sector by 2025

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Los Angeles County, California has ushered in new regulations aimed at providing retail employees with more stable and predictable work schedules. Set to take effect on July 1, 2025, the ordinance mandates that retail businesses with at least 300 employees globally must adhere to specific scheduling requirements. This legislative move aligns Los Angeles County with other jurisdictions like New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Seattle, which have already adopted similar “fair workweek” laws. Under the new ordinance, businesses are required to provide a written estimate of a worker’s schedule upon employment and upon request. This … Read more