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Costco sells lifetime supply of Le Creuset

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

Looking to fill out our kitchen with top-of-the-line cookware? Costco has you covered.The wholesale retailer is offering a 157-piece Le Creuset set for about $4,500.While some might have sticker shock at that price, the package is actually a steal. When averaged out, the collection comes to $29 per piece, according to Food & Wine.Even at Costco's often discounted prices, a Le Creuset Dutch oven is $200 by itself. Larger sizes go up to $625 on Le Creuset's website.The whole package, which includes cookware, utensils, dishes, a French press and a variety of other implements, comes delivered on a pallet, the listing says. And don't worry, shipping and handling is included in the purchase price.It might be difficult to find, as the package is listed as unavailable in many major markets on Costco's website, but if you can find it, it's "probably every kitchen item you will ever need," as X (formerly Twitter) user Gannon Breslin noted. "Worth it?"But if you're looking to never buy kit...

Brandon Bencomo Arrested after Fatal DUI Collision on 10 Freeway [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

25-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision near Santa Fe AvenueLOS ANGELES, CA (October 20, 2023) – Thursday morning, Brandon Bencomo was in custody after a collision caused by driving under the influence on 10 Freeway.Officers arrived at approximately 4:38 a.m., after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area. This took place in the eastbound lanes of the freeway, just east of Santa Fe Avenue.According to reports, the driver of a 2022 Kia Stinger was traveling in the wrong direction, heading west on the eastbound lanes. This led to a devastating head-on collision with an oncoming Honda Fit. Medical personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced the sole occupant of the Honda deceased.As of now, authorities have identified the victim only as a 33-year-old man from Los Angeles. In the meantime, paramedics rushed a 5-year-old child and a 22-year-old woman who were inside the Kia to a hospital for further treatment. The driver of the Kia, 25-year-old Brandon Ben...

Jason Wagner Killed in Car Accident on US 2 [Index, WA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

38-Year-Old Driver Died, Two Hospitalized after Deadly Vehicle CollisionINDEX, WA (October 19, 2023) – On Tuesday evening, police responded to a crash that claimed the life of Jason Wagner.The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., October 17th, in the area of US 2 near milepost 36.According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision involved a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer driven by 38-year-old Jason Wagner with a 31-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman passenger.Upon investigation, the officers learned that Wagner was headed westbound when he drove off the road and slammed into a tree.Furthermore, the incident resulted in all occupants being trapped inside the Chevy. Authorities immediately extricated the passengers out of the vehicle and transported them to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett for treatment.Moreover, Wagner did not survive his injuries. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the authorities blocked the intersection for several hours be...

Pac-12 recruiting: UW shines in the spotlight; Oregon’s big prize; transfer trouble for USC and UCLA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

The Hotline is delighted to provide Pac-12 fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on Oct. 19 …UW’s Big MomentWith all eyes on Husky Stadium, Washington couldn’t have made a bigger impression than it did in the victory over Oregon.With elite recruits from throughout the region in attendance, including the top uncommitted players in California and  Washington, a second consecutive victory over the Ducks certainly resonated.The Huskies are locked into key recruiting battles with Oregon for two prospects in the 2024 class: Fairfield (Calif.) defensive lineman Jericho Johnson and Seattle running back Jason Brown.Johnson has a final four of Oregon, USC, Utah and Washington, while Brown has a final three of Michigan State, Oregon and the hometown Huskies.A four-star recruit, Johnson raved about his trip to Montlake.He had previously...

Third ballot for House speaker: These are the 25 Republicans who voted against Jim Jordan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has failed to clinch the House speakership in three rounds of voting, and the gap is growing wider.On Friday, 25 Republicans voted against his candidacy – far more than the handful he could afford to lose given the party’s narrow majority in Congress. A speaker needs a majority of the full House to be elected.On Tuesday, 20 Republicans chose a candidate other than Jordan, and on Wednesday the number rose to 22.Three members who had voted for Jordan in the first two rounds switched on Friday:  Marc Molinaro, of New York; Tom Kean, of New Jersey; and Brian Fitzpatrick, of Pennsylvania.Eleven of California’s 12 Republican congressmembers voted for Jordan on all three ballots. The exception, Doug LaMalfa, voted for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the first ballot and Jordan on the second and third.Besides ousted speaker Kevin McCarthy, another of the California delegation got a vote: Mike Garcia, from Santa Clarita, was chosen on all three ballo...

Report: Ousted SF Giants manager interviews for top Red Sox job

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

It’s been three weeks since the Giants fired Gabe Kapler, but their ousted manager may not be out of the game for long.Kapler has reportedly begun interviewing for other jobs, and he’s not limiting himself to other open managerial positions.According to the Boston Globe, the former Giants manager met with Red Sox officials about the top job in their baseball operations department, a position vacated last month when they fired Chaim Bloom. Boston has reportedly had trouble filling the role, with members of multiple front offices declining interview requests.Only two years removed from being named the National League manager of the year, Kapler would have to make the rare jump from an on-field role into a front office. But before he was hired as a manager for the first time in Philadelphia, he gained experience in the Dodgers’ front office as their farm director for three seasons.Related ArticlesSan Francisco Giants | SF Giants’ rookie catcher named ...

Weekend cooldown expected following record-smashing heat in Bay Area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

With the month of October in its latter half and leaves beginning to change colors around the Bay Area, weather more reminiscent of a traditional autumn could start to take shape this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.Regional high forecasts on Friday were more in tune with the seasonal norms. NWS highs included 82 in San Jose, 84 in Livermore, 83 in Concord, 68 in San Francisco and 70 in Oakland, with slightly less dramatic drops reserved for Saturday and Sunday.Backwards down the number line…Temps are moving backwards today. After Thursday's unseasonably warm temperatures, today will be MUCH colder for most of the Bay Area and Central Coast. #cawx pic.twitter.com/JBHmcNuof6— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 20, 2023“(Friday) is going to be a noticeable drop when it comes to temperatures,” NWS meteorologist Matt Mehle. “The San Jose area is about a 10-15 degree drop.”As a drop in temperatures goes further into the 60s an...

San Jose armed robbery suspects arrested, weapons seized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects have been arrested for armed robbery and a large cache of weapons has been seized, the San Jose Police Department announced Friday. Eddie Robinson, 39, and Christy Rivera, 47, both of San Jose, were identified as the suspects in a purse snatch robbery last summer.Police responded on June 29 to a report of a purse snatch robbery in the 5000 block of Makati Circle. A man, later identified as Robinson, had stolen a purse from a woman, causing non-life-threatening injuries, police said. A witness at the scene confronted Robinson who brandished a firearm, police said. Two women arrested for stealing $1,900 of merchandise at Great Mall in Milpitas After patrol units conducted an initial investigation, the case was assigned to the SJPD Robbery Unit.Robinson and Rivera were identified as the primary suspects during the course of a follow-up investigation. The two were also linked to a series of robberies in San Jose, police said.Arrest warrants were obtained for the...

SolarEdge Technologies, Regions Financial fall; Autoliv, Euronet rise, Friday, 10/20/2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Friday: Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG), down $9.64 to $263.81.The maker of robotic surgical systems reported weak third-quarter revenue.Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (HPE), down $1.09 to $15.21.The information technology products and services provider gave investors a disappointing earnings forecast.Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX), up $4.49 to $50.37.The trucking company reported strong third-quarter financial results.SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (SEDG), down $33.65 to $80.33.The solar technology products maker gave investors a disappointing financial update.Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. (JAZZ), up $4.26 to $136.29.The biopharmaceutical company is reportedly considering a sale.Autoliv Inc. (ALV), up $5.32 to $95.49.The maker of automotive safety systems gave investors a strong sales forecast for the year.Regions Financial Corp. (RF), down $1.93 to $14.55.The bank reported disappointing t...

Gale-force winds and floods strike Northern Europe. At least 3 people killed in the UK

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:51 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Gale-force winds and floods struck several countries in Northern Europe as the region endured more heavy rain on Friday that forecasters say will continue into the weekend.In the U.K., at least three people are reported to have died as a result of the bad weather, two in Scotland and one in England.The winds are expected to hit hardest in the eastern part of Denmark’s Jutland peninsula and the Danish islands in the Baltic Sea. But the northern part of the British Isles, southern Sweden and Norway, and northern Germany are also in the path of the storm, named Babet by U.K.’s weather forecaster, the Met Office.Eastern Scotland continued to bear the brunt of the stormy weather. On Friday, the Met Office issued a new “red” warning, its highest, for parts of the region through Saturday. “This is not usual autumn weather,” said Andy Page, the Met’s chief meteorologist. “This is an exceptional event, and we are likely to continue to see signific...