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CBS News
25 minutes ago
- General
- CBS News
Alameda family stunned after unknowingly adopting the father of their deceased dog
Some connections come only once in a lifetime, but for the Reiff family, it came twice. "I don't think there was more of a true example of love at first sight," explained Jillian Reiff about her experience meeting her dog, Ziggy, back in April. It was just days after losing Rufus, whom she described as her soul dog. Rufus was there for every milestone over the last decade of her life. "We were engaged, and Rufus was there. He actually had the ring tied around his neck," Reiff said. "When my husband and I got married, he was there, he was wearing a little tux. And when we had our children, Maya and Benjamin, Rufus was actually the first family member to meet our kids, even before grandma" Rufus passed away quickly and unexpectedly in April of a terminal illness. That night he died, Reiff's 6-year-old daughter, Maya was looking at adoptable dogs. She stumbled upon Ziggy at Muttville in San Francisco and showed it to her mom. "They both look like the same colors," said Maya, she showed it to her mom, asking why they both looked the same. "Just in the state I was in, I looked at it and for a half second I thought she may have been in my phone's photo album because they just looked so similar," Reiff said, still with surprise in her voice. Reiff couldn't stop thinking about Ziggy. She agonized over his photo, visiting his profile hundreds of times over a few days, then she made an appointment at Muttville to meet him. "When Ziggy trotted through that little gate with the adoption counselor and I could see he was slumpy and bumpy and old," Reiff detailed, describing Ziggy, who was called Memphis at Muttville. "He was a little wobbly, which is what Rufus was when we lost him. I didn't have any questions." They committed to adopting him within minutes. They took him home, and the similarities became more and more obvious, including the way they communicated. "We learned that probably hour two of him being here," said Reiff. "He was hungry, and we weren't moving quick enough and then suddenly from the corner that very familiar warbling sound and my husband was like, 'Oh my god, is that Ziggy'?" It was Ziggy, sounding eerily similar to Rufus. Reiff decided to DNA test Ziggy, something they had done with Rufus back in 2017. She was at work when she got the results. It confirmed they are both rat terrier-chihuahua mixes, but there was another tab that said "relatives." She opened it to find a shocking result. "That Rufus was Ziggy's son, and I was so panicked in that moment I think I probably shouted in that conference room," Reiff said, reliving thing moment. "There may have been an expletive, there was a lot of emotion." Rufus was about 15 years old when he passed, they estimate Ziggy is 16 or even 17 years old. Reiff later received paperwork that suggests Ziggy and Rufus may have been together before she adopted Rufus in 2016. Both dogs were neutered the same week at the San Francisco SPCA. Reiff said she's grateful for this unexpected miracle. "This doesn't make sense," said Reiff holding Ziggy. "And I have to be OK with that and just accept it as the amazing gift that it is."
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The Open champion Xander Schauffele doesn't know where his trophies are and reveals what his wife did to upset him
OPEN champion Xander Schauffele celebrated last year's triumph by drinking tequila out of the Claret Jug and smoking a big Cuban cigar. But the Californian, whose Advertisement 4 Xander Schauffele won The Open last year Credit: Reuters 4 He has admitted to drinking from the iconic jug Credit: Alamy 4 His wife Maya has put up a picture of his Olympic success at his home gym Credit: Getty 4 He won gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021 Credit: Rex As he prepares to defend his jug at Portrush this week, he said: 'I don't have any trophies at my house. They are at my parents' house, probably, or in a bank vault. 'I don't really invite people over, so am I just going to go look at them myself? 'I don't want to walk into a trophy room and say, 'Look how great I am'. I was raised to think that way, and it stuck. Advertisement READ MORE ON GOLF 'I actually have no idea where it (the Olympic gold medal) is, to be completely honest. 'What am I going to do with it? 'My wife hung up some pictures in my gym of me winning the Olympic medal, and she put it so high up, I can't reach it. 'I'd have to get a ladder and it bothers me. Advertisement Most read in Golf CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Like anything... put up a photo of me in a Masters Green Jacket (which Schauffele has not won). That would p**s me off. 'Something like that would be more motivating. I don't want to look at that photo. Emotional Scottie Scheffler reveals reason he could QUIT golf in worrying interview at The Open 'I'd rather have a photo of my dogs on the wall or a clock. I'm always late, so maybe a clock would be good.' Advertisement Two-time Major winner He said: 'I'm embarrassed to say I had a little tequila from it on holiday in Portugal — but, no, not with salt and lime because the lid barely opens. 'I've had wine out of it, but not much. I don't drink a whole lot. 'I definitely drank more after a few championships last year. Advertisement 'But I'm not Irish, I know the celebrations go a bit deeper here than what I'm accustomed to! 'In my fashion, I had a cigar. I had my family. I had a few phone calls. It was a nice celebration. 'Then we were going to the Olympics shortly after. It seems whenever we play in these tournaments, you're on to the next right away. 'It's a bummer to give up the trophy this year. I'm looking forward to trying to get it back.' Advertisement
Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama looks stunning as she strips off to green bikini after loved up video with boyfriend Ruben Dias
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAYA Jama looks stunning in a sizzling new video showing off her figure in a green bikini after a loved up display with boyfriend Ruben Dias. Maya is currently embroiled in a blossoming romance with Manchester City player Ruben Dias, whom she has been dating for some time. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The stunning Love Island host sent temperatures soaring Credit: INSTAGRAM/MAYAJAMA 5 She rocked a khaki green bikini for a sizzling selfie shoot Credit: INSTAGRAM/MAYAJAMA 5 She posed up a storm and swayed from side to side in her video Credit: INSTAGRAM/MAYAJAMA The ITV2 host, 30, and football ace Rúben, 27, have been dating since the end of last year. They have recently enjoyed a series of holidays together, with Ruben even flying out to see Maya as she filmed Love Island. And now Maya has shown off her incredibly and enviable figure while wearing a teeny tiny bikini. Taking to her Instagram stories, Maya looked sensational as she filmed herself in a mirror. Read More about Maya Jama HEATING UP Maya Jama's footballer boyfriend Ruben Dias drops the 'L bomb' in sweet new post Showing off her figure, Maya swayed from side to side while donning a khaki-hued green bikini. The plunging bikini top displayed Maya's ample assets while the briefs looked as though they were held together with flimsy string. While posing for her followers, Maya had her raven hair tied up and accessorised with some dainty jewellery. Her slender curves were on full display, with her washboard abs and toned tummy in full view. This comes after Maya's beau hinted that their romance had recently ramped up a gear, after sharing a new photo dump on Instagram. Ruben shared photos of himself modelling, travelling but also snaps with Maya. Love Island fans demand 'get her out' as Meg has 'final cruel swipe' at rival Andrada In the caption, he penned: 'Sun, love, crocodiles, some fits and one advice.' It wasn't lost on followers that Ruben had included 'love' in his caption. Maya responded in the comments with a love heart and fire emoji. The Love Island anchor and Ruben were spotted for the first time together in public on New Year's Eve, when they shared another romantic dinner. A source at the time said: 'Maya and Ruben swapped details at the EMAs and have chatted since, but things went up a gear in early December. 'When Ruben got injured and had to miss the congested new year fixtures, he jumped at the chance to see in 2025 with Maya in Spain." The Sun was recently first to report how the loved-up pair were getting serious, and had taken their relationship to the next level. A source said: 'Maya and Rúben are getting more serious and she has met his mum Bernadette. 'She is very happy and in a great place in her personal life and her career. "It's shaping up to be a very exciting year for Maya.' She also shared her first picture with her footballer man as they enjoyed a pre-Love Island break in Italy. 5 Ruben Dias recently shared a very sweet post about Maya Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Maya Jama looks stunning as she strips off to green bikini after loved up video with boyfriend Ruben Dias
MAYA Jama looks stunning in a sizzling new video showing off her figure in a green bikini after a loved up display with boyfriend Ruben Dias. Advertisement 5 The stunning Love Island host sent temperatures soaring Credit: INSTAGRAM/MAYAJAMA 5 She rocked a khaki green bikini for a sizzling selfie shoot Credit: INSTAGRAM/MAYAJAMA 5 She posed up a storm and swayed from side to side in her video Credit: INSTAGRAM/MAYAJAMA The ITV2 host, 30, and football ace Rúben, 27, have been dating since the end of last year. They have recently enjoyed a And now Maya has shown off her incredibly and enviable figure while wearing a teeny tiny bikini. Taking to her Instagram stories, Maya looked sensational as she filmed herself in a mirror. Advertisement Read More about Maya Jama Showing off her figure, Maya swayed from side to side while donning a khaki-hued green bikini. The plunging bikini top displayed Maya's ample assets while the briefs looked as though they were held together with flimsy string. While posing for her followers, Maya had her raven hair tied up and accessorised with some dainty jewellery. Her slender curves were on full display, with her washboard abs and toned tummy in full view. Advertisement Most read in Love Island This comes after Maya's beau hinted that their romance had recently ramped up a gear, after sharing a new photo dump on Instagram. Ruben shared photos of himself modelling, travelling but also snaps with Maya. Love Island fans demand 'get her out' as Meg has 'final cruel swipe' at rival Andrada In the caption, he penned: 'Sun, love, crocodiles, some fits and one advice.' It wasn't lost on followers that Ruben had included 'love' in his caption. Advertisement Maya responded in the comments with a love heart and fire emoji. The Love Island anchor and Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. : Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. : Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell : An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. : 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'. : 27-year-old gym hunk who entered the show as a bombshell . A source at the time said: 'Maya and Ruben swapped details at the EMAs and have chatted since, but things went up a gear in early December. 'When Ruben got injured and had to miss the congested new year fixtures, he jumped at the chance to see in 2025 with Maya in Spain." Advertisement The Sun was recently first to report how A source said: 'Maya and Rúben are getting more serious and she has met his mum Bernadette. 'She is very happy and in a great place in her personal life and her career. "It's shaping up to be a very exciting year for Maya.' Advertisement She also 5 Ruben Dias recently shared a very sweet post about Maya Credit: Instagram 5 He shared a recent holiday dump and dropped the L-bomb Credit: Instagram
Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
The Mayan, a staple of DTLA nightlife, will close its doors this fall
The Mayan, a popular music venue and nightclub in downtown L.A., announced Monday morning that it will be closing under its current management after a 35-year run. 'It is with heavy yet grateful hearts that we announce The Mayan will be closing its doors at the end of September, after 35 unforgettable years,' read a statement from the venue's Instagram page. 'To our loyal patrons, community and friends: thank you for your unwavering support, your trust and the countless memories we've created together. You made every night truly special.' The announcement also called on longtime and potentially new patrons to celebrate the club's final months in fashion, with weekly Saturday dance nights through Sept. 13. It is currently unknown what, if anything, the historic venue will be used for after the Mayan shutters. The Mayan did not immediately respond to The Times' request for information. The Mayan Theater — located at 1038 S. Hill St., next door to the Belasco — first opened Aug. 15, 1927, with a performance of George Gershwin's Broadway musical 'Oh Kay.' As its name alludes to, the theater is one of the best known examples of the Mayan Revival architectural movement that took place in the U.S. during the 1920s and 1930s, which drew inspiration from pre-Columbian Mesoamerican structures. As The Times reported in 1989, the giant bas-relief figures on the venue's exterior are of the Maya god Huitzilopochtli seated on a symbolic earth monster. The three-tiered chandelier in the theater — rigged for red, blue and amber lights — is a replica of the Aztec calendar stone found near Mexico City. The design of tapered pillars was inspired by the Palace of the Governors at Uxmal, a Maya ruin on Yucatán Peninsula dating from AD 800. Mexican anthropologist and sculptor Francisco Cornejo assisted the architects to craft a building that was based on authentic designs of pre-Columbian American societies. During the Great Depression, the theater was rented out to the Works Projects Administration, which operated it as an Actors Workshop theater. In 1944, Black producer, director and entrepreneur Leon Norman Hefflin Sr., staged a production of the popular and well-reviewed musical 'Sweet 'N Hot,' which starred Black film and stage icon Dorothy Dandridge. The Fouce family gained ownership of the theater in 1947 and shifted the venue's programming toward Spanish-language film screenings and performers. By the early 1970s, Peruvian-born filmmaker and actor Carlos Tobalina gained ownership of the theater and changed the programming to focus on pornographic and X-rated films. In 1990, the Mayan was brought under new management and inhabited its current form as a nightclub and music venue. The city has since declared the building as an official L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument. The Mayan has been used as a shooting location for many film productions, including the 1992 box-office smash 'The Bodyguard,' starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston; the 1998 skit-to-feature film 'A Night at the Roxbury;' the 1979 Ramones-led musical comedy 'Rock 'n' Roll High School;' and, most recently, the Netflix wrestling-themed series 'GLOW.' In recent years, the Mayan has played host to the cheeky lucha libre and burlesque show called Lucha VaVoom de La Liz and has held concerts by acts such as Jack White, M.I.A. and Prophets of Rage.
