Social Investing Startup Public.com Raises $65M; Backers Include Dick Parsons, Tony Hawk & The Chainsmokers

Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, who has said he is seriously considering challenging California Gov.

The growing effort to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom has received another boost -- this time from Kevin Faulconer, a former mayor of San Diego.

Tony Hawk can add a COVID-19 testing site to his list of bizarre places he got recognized.

tweeted on New Year’s Eve, setting the scene of the interaction. “Woman looking over papers: ‘okay…Anthony, Keegan and Kadence…Hawk? Are you guys related to Tony Hawk?'”When Hawk responded “Yes,” the woman was stunned.

Tony Hawk has a funny story about getting tested for coronavirus amid the pandemic.

Tony Hawk ended 2020 by sharing a story about an awkward moment when he, his son Keegan, 19, and daughter Kadence, 12, were “at a Covid testing site (wearing masks).” After “handing over [the ] paperwork,” the health care worker asked an interesting question: “ ‘okay… Anthony, Keegan and Kadence… Hawk? Are you guys related to Tony Hawk?’ ” To which Tonk (aka Anthony) said, “Yes.” “Are you pulling my leg?” asked the woman.

“Wheel of Fortune” is going Hollywood with the likes of “Grey’s Anatomy” star Chandra Wilson, Leslie Jones and Tony Hawk.

heartbroken mum of a toddler who died has thanked the public for their kindness - after more than £2,200 was raised for his funeral in Poland. Little Julius Czapla, aged two, died at a block of flats in Muirhouse, Edinburgh on Saturday, November 21, where he lived with his mum Patrycja, originally from Poland.

Santa Ana winds have propelled a wildfire in Northern San Diego County that has burned 3,000 acres and caused mandatory evacuations, according to Cal Fire and the US Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

A California judge ruled that all San Diego County restaurants can reopen for on-site dining, falling in line with an earlier ruling that strip clubs could remain open despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s novel coronavirus-related health order that calls for such establishments to close up shop.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPublic.com, the social stock-investment app startup, tapped more celebrity backers for its $65 million Series C funding round.Among those are pro skateboarder Tony Hawk and EDM-pop duo the Chainsmokers, through their Mantis VC fund.

Todd Gloria made history as he was sworn in Thursday as San Diego’s mayor — He is the first self-identified member of the LGBTQ community and first person of color to be elected to the post. Photo: Screenshot from City of San Diego virtual ceremony.

Tommie Smith, who won the Gold Medal and broke the world record in the 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City and promptly got banished by the USOC and rendered a pariah for raising a gloved fist during the National Anthem to protest racism, is poised to get more of the reconsideration he deserves. With Drawn Arms, a stirring documentary about Smith’s protest and ensuing odyssey that is directed by Glenn Caino and Afshin Shahidi,, will air Sunday on Bounce.

Christmas is just a round the corner, and considering the year everyone has been having a little festive cheer is no bad thing. As the public holiday is only two weeks away, it is likely that many of you have already decorated your homes for the festive period.

After months of trying to communicate the devastating impact of Covid-19 to pandemic-weary Angelenos, County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer’s moment of televised emotion might have emphasized the urgency of the crisis more powerfully than the all the numbers, charts and data visualizations put together.

Kris Jenner is renowned for her iconic short hairstyle, but in 1973, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star rocked long, shoulder-length hair during her time at high school.MORE: 9 surprising facts about the Kardashian kids you wouldn't have knownThe famous momager attended Clairemont High School in San Diego, California, and photos from her year book have been colourised by MyHeritage.In one photo – Kris – whose real name is Kristen Houghton – looked confident and happy, beaming at the camera

San Diego teachers are required to undergo “white privilege” training, in which they must accept that their supposed unconscious bias is perpetuating racial superstructures, according to leaked documents. The documents, obtained by independent journalist Christopher F.

Singer Jewel had a stark and sadly prescient warning for Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, who died last week at age 46 due to injuries sustained in a fire at his Connecticut home.

The Republican mayor of San Diego, Calif., Kevin Faulconer, called out Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday for the continued growing frustration in the state over coronavirus restrictions, saying there is “no science behind” his executive orders.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming “Hawkeye” series at Disney Plus has cast a number of key roles, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.Along with series leads Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Florence Pugh, Fra Fee, Tony Dalton, Alaqua Cox, and Zahn McClarnon will all appear in the series.Reps for Disney and the actors did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.Farmiga is attached to play the Marvel character Eleanor Bishop, the mother of Kate