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Motorcycle gang member gets 10 years for killing policemen

POMONA, Calif. —

A member of the Mongols motorcycle gang who shot and killed a Pomona police officer in 2014 was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison.

David Martinez, 44, was sentenced to voluntary manslaughter for the October 2014 slaying of Shaun Diamond.

Diamond, 45, was a SWAT team member who was taking part in a multi-agency operation targeting the Mongols. He was helping execute a search warrant at the San Gabriel home where Diamond lived with his parents, sister, girlfriend and two children.

Officers had been forcing their way into the home when Martinez fired a shotgun. The

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How do former Indigenous Diamonds feel about the Hancock Prospecting partnership?

It’s been a pretty tumultuous couple of years for a sport that has typically done its best to stay away from negative headlines.

There’s been salary cap scandals, disputes around rule changes, player unrest, serious financial issues, and a spotlight on its historically poor treatment of Indigenous people.

In 2020, the Queensland Firebirds were heavily criticized for their approach to Super Netball’s annual First Nations Round, after those in charge used the one and only Indigenous player in the league to market the themed fixtures, but failed to understand the importance of her actually making it onto the court.

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Richmond picks developer for Diamond District venture

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Town of Richmond has picked a developer for its Diamond District venture, an effort that requires the redevelopment of a 67-acre website between Hermitage Street and Arthur Ashe Boulevard and the alternative of The Diamond baseball stadium.

Town introduced the number of RVA Diamond Companions as its improvement accomplice for the venture. A decision selecting RVA Diamond Companions because the venture’s developer shall be launched throughout the Richmond Metropolis Council assembly on Monday.

“This proposal meets our objectives to equitably revitalize an underdeveloped a part of our metropolis and maximize its potential to reinforce the standard

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Intentions for 2022 | on detachment & residing sustainable • Magali Vaz

And similar to that, a 2022 is upon us. I’ve by no means huge on new 12 months’s resolutions, however I nonetheless assume the beginning of a brand new 12 months is a good time to set some intentions & loosely chart the course of the approaching months, realizing totally properly that life could have totally different plans.

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Sustainability

It is a phrase that is used so usually these days however really residing it isn’t at all times that straightforward. I’ve at all times wished to dwell extra sustainably however it simply looks as if the motion usually preaches absolutes

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Diamond Schmitt responds to Ontario Place spa opponents

Therme Canada and its lead designer Diamond Schmitt will be judged as being on the right side of history once their avant-garde spa targeted for Ontario Place is operational and capable of being fully appreciated, says Donald Schmitt, principal with the Toronto-based firm.

But until that day comes, Schmitt said recently, the firm is fully willing to engage with critics, explain the vision and make adjustments as the project goes from plan to reality.

“We think this is honestly an exciting game-changer for Toronto and really is in the spirit of what Ontario Place was originally conceived of back in

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Chinatown staple Diamond Bakery closes as owner retires

Diamond Bakery, located in the Opulence Center at 111 3rd Ave. SE, spent the Canada Day long weekend serving up its usual sweet and savory staples for one final time, with the business marking its last day Sunday.

In a social media post, the Chinatown Business Improvement Area recommended owner Henry Chan for his 30 years running the bakery.

“Henry Chan is one of the kindest and most hard-working merchants you will find in Chinatown and we

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Update on Diamond Fire near North Scottsdale | Local

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO
8 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures
between 108 and 113 and a major risk of heat related impacts.

* WHERE...Tucson Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 8 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep in mind you may need to adjust your plans based on the
latest health and safety guidelines from CDC and your local
officials. Cooling shelters may need to
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Rihanna Dips Her Toe Into ‘Quiet Luxury’ With the Most Unexpected Diamond Accessory

Nobody does quiet luxury like Rihanna.

On May 23, the “Diamonds” singer poked a bit of fun at the stealth-wealth trend popularized by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and succession‘s Shiv Roy by rocking a nine-carat pearl-shaped diamond toe ring, which is estimated to be worth around $1 million, according to Page Six. Jewelry expert Maxwell Stone of Steven Stone Jewelers also told the publication that the pearl-shaped diamond is “believed to symbolize the empowerment and independence of the wearer,” making it the “perfect choice for a global superstar like Rihanna.”

“Quiet luxury,” Rihanna captioned the clip, which features

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