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From Early Nirvana To Phish, A Chicago Fan’s Secret Recordings Of 10,000 Shows Are Now Online
HERMOSA — On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago. After a blast of guitar feedback, 22-year-old Kurt Cobain politely announced to the crowd at the small club called Dreamerz: “Hello, we’re Nirvana.
The Global Read: Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
Aadam Jacobs poses in front of LP (long play) record storage bookcase at his home in Chicago. He no longer goes to concerts for health reasons, but loves seeing other fans’ recordings online.AP On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago.
Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
FILE - Vehicles driving westbound for the Bay Bridge from Oakland, Calif., Sept. 26, 2025. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, File) Santiago Mejia/AP FILE - Electric vehicle chargers are seen in the parking lot of South El Monte High School, in South El Monte, Calif., Aug. 26, 2022. Jae C. Hong/AP SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Los Angeles Board of Education to discuss school superintendent after FBI searched his home
FILE - Los Angeles District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, at podium, holds a news conference as SEIU Local 99 Executive Director Max Arias, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, right, listen, in Los Angeles City Hall, Friday, March 24, 2023. Damian Dovarganes/AP The exterior of LAUSD headquarters is shown Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Los Angeles. Damian Dovarganes/AP Media stage outside the home of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday, Feb.
Backcountry ski trip hit by avalanche led by tour outfit offering mountain adventures globally
A street is covered in snow on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 in Truckee Calif. Brooke Hess-Homeier/AP The group of 15 was on a three-day trek organized by Blackbird Mountain Guides into pristine backcountry wilderness near Frog Lake in California's Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe. Skiers carried in their own food and overnighted in huts situated at 7,600 feet (3,415 meters).
Rob Reiner's son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. The 32-year-old did not enter a plea as he appeared from behind the glass wall of a custody area. He was in shackles and wearing a jail suicide prevention smock. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Multiple firefighters attacked while responding to a blaze near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho governor says
Authorities in western Idaho urged residents to shelter in place Sunday afternoon because of law enforcement activity following a shooting in Kootenai County near Coeur d’Alene. Gov. Brad Little said on the social platform X that multiple firefighters were attacked while responding to a blaze. “This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters,” Little said.
Arizona wildfire sparks evacuations on reservation as officials warn of rising fire risk in the West
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire that authorities say was fueled by strong winds has led to the evacuation of residents on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona, as authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave this week that dried out the landscape, set temperature records and put lives at risk.
Supreme Court denies California’s appeal for immunity for COVID-19 deaths at San Quentin prison
FILE - A correctional officer closes the main gate at San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, Calif., July 9, 2020.
Entertainment consultant killed by woman who stalked his film director friend, prosecutors say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A high-profile entertainment marketing consultant was targeted by a woman who had been stalking and threatening a film director friend of his before she fatally shot him after her forcing her way inside his Los Angeles home, according to prosecutors and court records obtained Thursday. This week's slaying of Michael Latt sent shockwaves through Hollywood as the suspect faces charges of murder and burglary.
Los Angeles freeway is fully reopened after arson fire, just in time for Monday morning's rush hour
An elevated Los Angeles freeway closed for more than a week because of an arson fire reopened ahead of Monday morning's commute, at least a day earlier than previously announced and weeks ahead of the original estimate. "Welcome back, Los Angeles!" Mayor Karen Bass posted late Sunday on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Nov.
Sly Stone takes you higher with tales of the 1970s
While summoning stories from his remarkable yet erratic life in music, Sly Stone admits he occasionally had to depend on the recollections of others because his memory wasn’t reliable. At one point in his new memoir, Stone, now 80, remembers that during the hazy excesses of his 1970s rock stardom he briefly shared a Los Angeles mansion with a baboon that had the run of the place. He’s just not sure where the primate came from. “I forgot where I got him?” Stone muses.
Sly Stone takes you higher with tales of the 1970s
While summoning stories from his remarkable yet erratic life in music, Sly Stone admits he occasionally had to depend on the recollections of others because his memory wasn’t reliable. At one point in his new memoir, Stone, now 80, remembers that during the hazy excesses of his 1970s rock stardom he briefly shared a Los Angeles mansion with a baboon that had the run of the place. He’s just not sure where the primate came from. “I forgot where I got him?” Stone muses.
Book Review: Sly Stone wants to take you higher in memoir with tales of funk, drugs and survival
While recalling his remarkable yet erratic life in music, Sly Stone admits he occasionally had to depend on the recollections of others because his own memory wasn’t always reliable ByCHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press October 17, 2023, 11:03 AM While summoning stories from his remarkable yet erratic life in music, Sly Stone admits he occasionally had to depend on the recollections of others because his own memory wasn't always reliable.
Book Review: Sly Stone wants to take you higher in memoir with tales of funk, drugs and survival
While summoning stories from his remarkable yet erratic life in music, Sly Stone admits he occasionally had to depend on the recollections of others because his own memory wasn't always reliable. At one point in his new memoir, Stone, now 80, remembers that during the hazy excesses of his 1970s rock stardom he briefly shared a Los Angeles mansion with a baboon that had the run of the place. He's just not sure where the primate came from. kAm“x 7@C8@E H96C6 x 8@E 9:>nQ $E@?6 >FD6D] Qq23@@?
Migrants bussed from Texas to Los Angeles in move mayor calls ‘despicable stunt’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A group of migrants who arrived by bus in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday were sent from Texas in a move the city’s mayor called a “despicable stunt” by a Republican governor. Forty-two people, including some children, were dropped off at Union Station around 4 p.m. and were being cared for by city agencies and charitable organizations, Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León’s office said. Their country of origin wasn’t immediately known.
Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules
LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court said Tuesday that Leslie Van Houten, who participated in two killings alongside cult leader Charles Manson in 1969, should be let out of prison on parole. The appellate court's ruling reverses an earlier decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who rejected parole for Van Houten in 2020. She has been recommended for parole five times since 2016. All of those recommendations were rejected by either Newsom or former California Gov. Jerry Brown.
Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court says Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be let out of prison on parole. The Tuesday ruling goes against Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to reject Van Houten's parole. She has been recommended for parole and rejected by a governor five times. Newsom's administration could ask the state Supreme Court to intervene. Van Houten was 19 when she participated in two killings alongside Manson and other followers in 1969.
Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court said Tuesday that Leslie Van Houten, who participated in two killings alongside cult leader Charles Manson in 1969, should be let out of prison on parole. The appellate court’s ruling reverses an earlier decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who rejected parole for Van Houten in 2020. She has been recommended for parole five times since 2016. All of those recommendations were rejected by either Newsom or former California Gov. Jerry Brown.
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