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Animated map: Watch 30-plus atmospheric rivers slam into California

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

Try as you might, you’ve probably lost track of the more than 30 atmospheric river storms that barreled into the the Golden State since Oct. 1. But we haven’t.The animation above shows every atmospheric river storm, which has hit the West Coast since the start of the water-year on Oct 1. The data used in this animation was provided by the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E). The color of each storm signifies its associated strength, with black being the strongest level.And this year has been a doozy: In Northern California, we’ve already had 7 strong or greater-strength storms hit the region, according to data from CW3E. That’s considerably above the average of 4.7 for this time of year based on data going back to 2012.In Central and Southern California, where atmospheric rivers are generally less common, this season has been even more unusual. In a typical year, the two regions are hit by an average of 1.7 strong or greater-strength storms. ...

SF: World-champion cyclist killed in crash at Presidio

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

Bay City News ServiceA world-champion cyclist was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle in San Francisco’s Presidio earlier this week.Ethan Boyes, a reigning Masters Track world champion, died in the collision reported around 4 p.m. Tuesday.U.S. Park Police responded to Arguello Boulevard south of Washington Street for a report of a collision between a vehicle and bicyclist. The bicyclist, later identified as Boyes, died at a hospital while the vehicle’s driver was also hospitalized but is expected to survive.No other details about the collision were immediately available from U.S. Park Police as of Friday afternoon.USA Cycling on Friday issued a statement mourning the death of Boyes, who was the current world champion in the Masters Track Men’s 40-44 Time Trial and Sprint events held last fall. He was a 10-time national champion during his career and still holds a world record for men ages 35-39 in the 1,000-meter time trial event.“Beyond Ethan’...

NFL star Joe Mixon, an Antioch native, recharged with pointing gun at woman

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals running back Joe Mixon, a former star at Oakley’s Freedom High School, is again facing a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he threatened and pointed a gun at a woman in Cincinnati earlier this year.City police issued a statement Friday announcing that they had refiled the charge “following the discovery of new evidence during the investigative process” but did not provide further details. The statement also noted no investigatory details or evidence will be disclosed outside of official court proceedings “to preserve a fair and impartial judicial process for all parties involved.”A warrant for Mixon was issued in February. A police officer’s accompanying affidavit alleged that the 26-year-old pointed a firearm and told the victim: “You should be popped in the face. I should shoot you, the police (can’t) get me.”It said the altercation happened a few blocks from the Bengals’ stadium on Jan. 21 — the day before Cincinnati b...

Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival canceled after security company pulled out

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

This year’s Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival has been canceled after the security company hired for the festival terminated its contract, organizers said this week.The 42nd annual festival was supposed to take place May 27 and 28 in downtown Morgan Hill.Festival executive director Sunday Minnich said the security company cited “liability reasons,” and with less than two months to go, the Morgan Hill Police Department wouldn’t have enough time to vet a new company.Security concerns have been heightened in recent years at large events following numerous mass shootings at festivals and concerts.In 2017, a gunman from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel sprayed bullets into a crowd of concert-goes, killing 60 and injuring several hundred others.About 10 miles south of Morgan Hill, the city of Gilroy in 2019 suffered its own tragedy after a gunman open-fired on a crowd at the annual Garlic Festival. He killed three and wounded more than a dozen others before killing ...

Drunk driver crashes into power pole in Napa, passenger suffers major injuries: police

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

(KRON) -- One person is in critical condition after a drunk driver crashed into a power pole in Napa on Thursday night, the Napa Police Department said in a social media post. The crash occurred at the intersection of Soscol and Lincoln Avenue. Champion cyclist Ethan Boyes killed in San Francisco accident Officers responded to a major traffic collision. The driver was found to be DUI and later arrested, police said. The driver suffered only minor injuries. The passenger suffered major injuries and is in critical condition. A photo from the scene showed a newer model pickup truck that had hit the power pole, leaving part of it dangling in the air from the power lines above."Don't drink and drive, it's not worth it," police said in their post.

Child dies after being found unresponsive in Oakland

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland police are investigating the death of a child early Friday morning in West Oakland, police said. Officers located a child who was unresponsive around 1 a.m. in the 700 block of Market Street. Champion cyclist Ethan Boyes killed in San Francisco accident The child was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, according to police. The name of the child was not available Friday afternoon from the Alameda County coroner's bureau. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Police Department's youth services division at (510) 238-6790. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone but delays order to give time to feds to appeal

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone but delays order to give time to feds to appeal.Source

El Pentágono revisa la posible filtración de documentos clasificados sobre Ucrania

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

El Pentágono está revisando la posible filtración de documentos estadounidenses clasificados sobre el esfuerzo de guerra y la fuerza militar de Ucrania, dijo un portavoz del Departamento de Defensa. Los documentos, publicados en los últimos días como fotos en Twitter y Telegram, describen la fuerza militar de Ucrania, el estado del conflicto, las cifras de víctimas y la tasa de combustión de los sistemas de cohetes de largo alcance HIMARS. Algunos de ellos llevan una fecha de 1 de marzo. “Estamos al tanto de los informes de publicaciones en las redes sociales, y el Departamento está revisando el asunto”, dijo la portavoz del Pentágono, Sabrina Singh, en un correo electrónico, sin dar más detalles. El New York Times fue el primero en informar sobre los documentos.Para más información, visita NBCNews.com.Source

AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

From dressing as Roman soldiers in Antigua, Guatemala, to carrying palm fronds on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week. For millions of Christians, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter, known as Holy Week, is the most sacred time of the year. It’s the week Christians commemorate the passion of Jesus Christ.The week began with Palm Sunday, where mass at the Vatican was celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square the day after he was discharged from the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, where the Vatican said he was treated for bronchitis.In Bolivia’s highland region, artists gathered for an annual event where they built sand sculptures based on Bible stories. Members of the faithful in Brazil wore tunics and hoods to take part in the Procession of Souls in Goiás state. And in Managua, Nicaragua, a child dressed as an angel during an event observing Good Friday, during which a masked worshipper held a reli...

Woman alleges she was bitten by dog at Home Depot, investigation underway

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:16:43 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- New details are emerging about what was reported as a dog bite at a Home Depot in Evergreen.FOX31 is hearing investigators are waiting for medical records to determine the extent and type of the injuries.Jefferson County Animal Control investigators said they first need to know what kind of injuries were caused by the dog to determine if charges need to be filed.Investigators are now waiting for a doctor’s report to determine if the dog bit the customer or head-butted her. Don’t eat the fish in these Colorado water bodies FOX31 was told the dog’s owners and a trainer were all at the store when the woman was hurt.“The victim asked the dog owner if she could pet their dog and then they asked her if she would give him a treat,” Jefferson County Animal Control Supervisor Jennifer Dow said.That is when the incident took place, but the owners took off investigators said.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help identifying the do...