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Warning issued as rain again brings dangers to beaches

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

With the rainfall Southern California received this week, local officials are once again reminding the public to stay out of the water.The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that beach users should "avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas."The warnings, which include "any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand," will remain in place through 7 a.m. Saturday, though that "may be extended depending on further rainfall.""Ocean and bay recreational waters, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers can be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas after a rain fall," according to a Public Health press release. "Individuals who enter the water in these areas could become ill."For information, call 1-800-525-5662. To view map of impacted locations a...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Highway 99 [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

42-Year-Old Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Multi-Vehicle Crash near Merle Haggard DriveBAKERSFIELD, CA (January 3, 2024) – One man died Monday night in a pedestrian crash on Highway 99. The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m., just north of Merle Haggard Drive.Police report that the individual was operating a Hyundai when he became part of the initial accident.Subsequently, he left his vehicle and fled in a westerly direction across the highway. During this escape, the man was hit by the driver of a southbound Acura traveling at approximately 70 miles per hour.Following this initial impact, several other vehicles collided with the man, resulting in fatal injuries. Police have yet to disclose the identity of the deceased victim.In the meantime, paramedics transported the Acura driver to Kern Medical for the treatment of moderate injuries. Officials in Bakersfield are actively investigating the pedestrian accident on Highway 99.The Sweet James team would like to exten...

Disabled train causes major BART delays through Concord

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

A disabled BART train between the Concord and North Concord stations is causing major delays for the Wednesday morning commute, according to the transit agency.Related ArticlesTransportation | BART resumes normal service after train derailment near Orinda injures nine, causes massive delays Transportation | BART train derails near Orinda, injuring nine, forcing station closures and delays Transportation | Bay Area transit agencies running extended, mostly free services on New Year’s Eve Transportation | The top 10 Bay Area stories of 2023 — and what they mean for 2024 Transportation | BART hit by major delays near SFO ahead of holiday weekend The problem was initially reported shortly after 9 a.m. and is affecting trains in both directions through the area.Passengers can take bus shuttles between the two stations via County Connection, BART officials said.Check back for updates.

Ian Ziering vs. the minibike gang: Police have ‘leads,’ while bikers say he started fight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

In the case of Ian Ziering’s “alarming” New Year’s Eve altercation with a “minibike gang” on Hollywood Boulevard, police reportedly have “early leads,” possibly from people associated with the gang who have freely posted videos of the daytime melee on social media to argue that he was the aggressor.A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to CNN that the incident is under investigation. TMZ, meanwhile, said that the leads probably come from surveillance cameras, operating “up and down” that section of Hollywood Boulevard, where the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star stepped out of his Mercedes, with his daughter inside, to confront people riding on mini-motorcycles.The skirmish also was captured by bystanders with cell phones, with some videos making their way to the accounts of self-described minibikers who may have been present during the confrontation and who suggest that the “Beverly Hills 90210...

Lottery ticket worth more than $700,000 sold at East Bay gas station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

LAFAYETTE — It’s not yet known yet if the person stopped for fuel, but someone  at a gas station here filled up their pocketbook Tuesday night by winning $713,143 in the Mega Millions lottery game, officials said.The ticket was purchased at a 76 station at 3500 Mt. Diablo Blvd., officials said.The unknown winner was the only person in the state to pick all five regular game numbers, which were 3, 18, 27, 29 and 64.Related ArticlesLocal News | Powerball jackpot rises to $760 million after no winner Wednesday night Local News | 2 California tickets win Mega Millions jackpot — and both were sold at the same store Had they also picked the Mega number, which was 1, they would have collected the $57 million jackpot. No one picked all five numbers and the Mega number, which means the jackpot for the next Mega Millions drawing Friday night will be at least $140 million, officials said.The winner has 180 days from the day of the draw to colle...

High surf advisory issued for Wednesday through Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

(KRON) – The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory beginning from 10 a.m. on Wednesday until 4 a.m. on Thursday for Central and Northern California beaches. Dangerous surf conditions are expected at Northern California beaches. One dead, two injured in rollover vehicle accident The NWS forecasts large and long period swell from the west and northwest that will create hazardous beach conditions. Breaking waves are predicted to be 19 to 23 feet. For your safety, stay off of jetties, stay out of and away from the water, never turn your back on the ocean, and keep pets on a leash and away from the water, the NWS advised.

BART Antioch Line delayed due to disabled train

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There is a major delay on the BART Antioch Line Wednesday morning due to a disabled train, according to the transit agency. The delay is in the SFO Airport and Antioch directions. Bay Area city goes from most per-capita murders to 0 homicides in 2023 The disabled train is between the North Concord and Concord stations. Bus service is available between those two stations via the CCCTA bus 17, according to BART.No estimate was provided on when service would be restored.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

New Bills Aim to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE Amid Concerns of Regional Conflict

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

Rep. Ilhan Omar is introducing two pieces of legislation to block U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, citing atrocities committed by both countries. The U.S. made high-profile sales to both countries in December, shoring up their offensive capabilities amid the possibility of a regional war and a growing risk of confrontation with Yemen’s Houthis.The Saudi bill is the Minnesota progressive’s latest attempt to hold the Saudi regime to account for its sordid human rights record. It would stop the sale of aircraft support, intelligence sensors, and other materiel relied upon by the Royal Saudi Air Force amid a blockade that has devastated Yemen’s population. In December, the State Department approved a $582 million sale to Saudi Arabia to renew its drone surveillance system.The UAE also recently escalated its involvement in the war on Yemen, leading to Houthi rocket attacks that have eroded the sense of security the Emirati states had cultivated. Omar’s measur...

Movie Review: Jessica Chastain, Peter Sarsgaard anchor ‘Memory,’ a thorny drama with a tender heart

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

Pain and trauma permeate Michel Franco’s new drama “ Memory, ” about two lost souls who find surprising comfort in one another. Both Jessica Chastain’s Sylvia and Peter Sarsgaard’s Saul are hostage to their own minds, though in vastly different ways. Hers haunts her. His is failing rapidly. And neither are entirely trustworthy.“Memory,” expanding nationwide Friday, starts as a seemingly standard issue “damaged person” movie, introducing Chastain’s Sylvia celebrating 12 years of sobriety at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that her 12-year-old attends with her. But there are layers to this dramatic mystery, compounded with unreliable narrators and moral grey areas. Before you know it, the film morphs from something familiar into something altogether unexpected.Though it is not easily categorizable, “Memory” is a thoughtful journey featuring very fine performances from both Chastain and Sarsgaard, who was rewarded with the best actor prize from the Venice Film Festival last fall. While...

Un procedimiento innovador permite que las reparaciones cardíacas crezcan con los niños, según muestra un nuevo estudio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

(CNN) — Owen Monroe tenía 18 días cuando hizo historia al convertirse en la primera persona en el mundo en recibir un trasplante parcial de corazón.Su innovadora cirugía, realizada en 2022, incluso captó la atención de los guionistas de Hollywood, quienes entrelazaron su historia en un episodio reciente del drama médico de larga duración “Anatomía de Grey”.En un estudio publicado en la revista JAMA, sus médicos documentarán otro hito: por primera vez, el tejido utilizado para reparar el corazón de Owen ha crecido, un objetivo largamente buscado en este tipo de reparación.En el momento de su primera operación, el corazón de Owen era del tamaño de una fresa. Hoy, a los 20 meses de edad, es aproximadamente del tamaño de un albaricoque y las nuevas válvulas y vasos sanguíneos han seguido el ritmo de su crecimiento, lo que significa que, a diferencia de la mayoría de los niños que nacen con el mismo defecto, es posible que no necesite tener grandes cirugías cardiacas a lo largo de ...