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Why Now Is DEFER’s Time

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 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 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 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 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 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 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 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 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 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 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 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 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 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 ...

Middle school student who allegedly had loaded handgun at school taken into custody in San Jose

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 GMT

(KRON) -- A middle school student who allegedly had a loaded firearm in their possession on a middle school campus has been taken into custody, according to the San Jose Police Department. Police units are currently on the campus of Hoover Middle School investigating.The juvenile was taken into custody and a loaded handgun was seized, police said. There were no threats made to the school and there is no ongoing threat to the school or surrounding area, police said.Police were initially alerted to the situation at around 10:21 a.m. As of about 1 p.m., officers remained on campus.An investigation into the incident is ongoing, according to police.Bay City News contributed to this report.

Construction stops on Google's San Jose mega-campus

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 GMT

(KRON) -- Construction has been halted on Google's large mega-campus, KRON4 confirmed on Friday. The project was supposed to bring 4,000 living units and 25,000 jobs to the South Bay. KRON4 previously reported that the campus would bring $155 million in revenue to the City of San Jose and help the city handle its homelessness problem. The construction delay puts all of those rewards at risk. ‘RIP Oakland A’s’: Fans react to news of A’s leaving for Vegas If completed, the campus will span 80 acres at its location near Diridon Station. The campus was supposed to take about 10 years to build. In January, Google announced that it was laying off 6% of its workforce, which amounts to 12,000 workers. CEO Sundar Pichai said the layoffs came after a “rigorous review” of Google's operations.CNBC reported that there is no plan to restart construction. The project was supposed to break ground before the end of 2023. The outlet said that Google gutted its development team for the campus as pa...

Second suspect in SF armed robbery targeting mother, 2 young daughters arrested

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:41:54 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A second suspect in an armed robbery in the Richmond District last month that targeted a mother and her two young daughters has been arrested, the San Francisco Police Department said. The robbery occurred on March 24 shortly before 6 p.m.Officers from the SFPD Richmond Station responded to the 2400 block of Lake Street on a report of armed robbery with a gun. After arriving at the scene, officers met a 32-year-old female victim. She told police she was exiting her vehicle with her two young daughters when they were approached by a man with a firearm. Juvenile who allegedly had loaded handgun at school taken into custody in San Jose The suspect pointed the gun at her and demanded her property and took several personal items from her. He then got into a waiting vehicle driven by a second suspect and fled the scene. None of the victims were injured as a result of the crime, police said.The victim's phone was tracked to the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Jones...