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These California cities have the worst air pollution in the nation, study says

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

Two California cities were ranked among the worst places to live in the U.S. based on air pollution, which probably isn’t surprising to many Golden State residents.A recent study published by The Guardian shows that the Bakersfield and South Los Angeles areas in California are the top two places with the worst air quality in the U.S.Bakersfield took the top spot, while the South L.A. area, which includes cities like Compton, Maywood and Paramount, took the second spot.The report was based on an air quality model researchers at various institutions, such as the University of Washington, developed. Although researchers collected this data from 2011 to 2015, experts say that air pollution patterns usually remain steady and unchanged for years. Researchers found that the Bakersfield area had the worst air quality in the nation, mainly due to its “unlucky location.”Air experts told The Guardian that the city is “surrounded by mountains that trap toxic farming chemicals, dust, truck and t...

Santa Barbara man arrested weeks after firing gun into home 

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

A man from Santa Barbara has been arrested and charged with attempted murder nearly two weeks after doorbell video caught him shooting into a home in Highland. According to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies at the Highland Station, 34-year-old Gabriel Arce was arrested on Monday after he fired “approximately four rounds from a handgun through the front door” of a home in the 7000 block of Central Avenue in Highland on February 28. The victim was inside the residence and sustained a gunshot wound to their leg, which they were able to apply a tourniquet to before authorities arrived and continued with medical treatment. Arce was on parole for possessing a weapon while in prison and was originally sent to prison on a robbery conviction. Investigators from the Highland Sheriff’s Station were assisted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Gang and Narcotic Division and the California Department of Correction Officers in locating and arresting Arce and serving ...

Los Angeles Marathon 2023: How to watch live on TV, online and in person

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

The 38th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS takes place on March 19, 2023.The 26.2-mile course begins at Dodger Stadium and ends at Avenue of the Stars in Century City.Along the way, athletes will enjoy world-class entertainment and celebrate one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world as the course winds through Downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown, Olvera Street, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Route 66, and other notable locations.How to watch the L.A. Marathon on TV and streamingKTLA 5 has exclusive live coverage from 6 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m. as runners cross the finish line. You can watch KTLA’s broadcast over the air or through your cable or satellite provider.Viewers can also watch the race on KTLA.com, the KTLA 5 mobile app, KTLA’s YouTube channel, or the KTLA+ streaming app for Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.The wheelchair race begins at 6:30 a.m. followed by the hand crank race. The pro women & elite age group women ...

Map: See how — and where — California’s record snowpack is soaring, with 3 fresh feet on the way

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

The Sierra snowpack, which hit its biggest level in 30 years earlier this month, is once again surging as forecasts suggest 3 fresh feet of snow may blanket large portions of the Central and Southern Sierra in the next three days.On Tuesday,  the statewide snowpack stood at 217% of historical levels, up from 192% of normal last week.The Southern Sierra has been particularly slammed by snowy weather this season, reaching 260% of normal snowpack levels on Tuesday. The Northern Sierra, meanwhile, reached 175% of normal, and the Central Sierra hit 223% of normal.How above normal is the snowpack near you?Use this interactive map to see snowpack readings on Tuesday across the state. Each marker on the map is a snow station. The markers compare the current snowpack to historical averages at each location. A marker with 100% would match the snowpack’s historical average at that location. Anything about 100% is above normal.You can search an address and scroll to a nearby snow station ...

Review: Riveting ‘Fannie’ captures pain, power of a civil rights icon

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

Although Fannie Lou Hamer has been gone from this earth 46 years, one of her many puissant perspectives still holds true for millions of marginalized people:“I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”Despite the cruel and crushing devastations that Hamer suffered through a lifetime of freedom fighting, her literal and figurative voice comforts and heals, letting people know that in her heart, she still loves everybody.Turns out, an angelic voice possessed by a dynamic stage actor is the perfect way to bring a little slice of heaven down to earth.“Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer,” running through April 2 at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, is mesmerizing, leaning heavily on the star power of transcendent talent Greta Oglesby. While there are plenty of moments that accentuate the inhumanity of the Jim Crow south in Cheryl L. West’s passionate script, there are others that portray Hamer’s disarming powers that manage to heal others, when she herself probably needed healing...

Map: PG&E outages in the Bay Area amid storm winds

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

Widespread electric outages were reported Tuesday as high winds raked the Bay Area.Zoom in on the map above to see the perimeters of reported PG&E outages; click on an icon to find the extent and status of the outage. The search field can be used to find a specific address.PG&E outages not shown on the map can be reported online or by calling (800) 743-5002.For information on outages in Palo Alto, which has a city-run utilities department, see the department’s online map or its Twitter account.Related ArticlesWeather | Pajaro River flooding: Here’s how to help the victims Weather | Flood, wind warnings as new storm hits Bay Area Weather | Mexican pop stars join forces in support of Pajaro Valley relief efforts Weather | Flood fighters race to plug levee breach Weather | Agencies pitch in to help evacuees following flooding in Pajaro Valley

High school softball rankings: Bay Area News Group Top 20

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

Bay Area News Group Top 20(Mercury News & East Bay Times)(Records and statistics through Monday afternoon)No. 1 ST. FRANCIS (1-0)Previous ranking: 1Update: The Lancers opened their season with an 8-0 victory over Santa Teresa. Freshman Jaime Oakland went 3-4 with an RBI for St. Francis. Up next: Wednesday vs. Westmont, 4 p.m.No. 2 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (3-0)Previous ranking: 2Update: Mitty started the season 3-0 with victories over Carlmont, Branham and Westmont. Top hitter Cori Hicks already has two home runs. Up next: Thursday vs. Santa Teresa, 4:30 p.m.No. 3 GRANADA (4-0)Previous ranking: 3Update: Started the season with victories over Freedom, Arroyo, Rodriguez-Fairfield and Vintage, and has outscored opponents 29-5 in those games. Up next: Thursday at Foothill, 4:00 p.m.No. 4 BENICIA (1-0)Previous ranking: 5Update: Defeated Liberty in the season-opener, walking off the Lions 4-3 in extra innings. Senior Braxton Brown went 2-4 and scored a run against Liberty. Up next: Mar. 21 at...

Pat McCormick dies at 92; champion diver won 4 Olympic gold medals

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

Pat McCormick, a Seal Beach native who grew up practicing diving from Long Beach bridges and went on to win two gold medals at both the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics, has died. She was 92. (File photo courtesy of Pat McCormick)Pat McCormick, a Seal Beach native who grew up practicing diving from Long Beach bridges and went on to win two gold medals at both the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics, has died. She was 92. (File photo courtesy of Pat McCormick)Pat McCormick, a Seal Beach native who grew up practicing diving from Long Beach bridges and went on to win two gold medals at both the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics, has died. She was 92. This 2002 file photo shows McCormick at James Mason Elementary, in Santa Ana, cheering kids on as they compete in various games. (File photo by Ygnacio Nanetti, OC Register/SCNG)Show Caption of ExpandPat McCormick, a Seal Beach native who grew up practicing diving from Long Beach bridges and went on to win two gold medals at both the 1952 and 1956 Summ...

Mets’ Quintana out until at least July with rib injury

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

Left-hander José Quintana won’t make his New York Mets debut until at least July because of a stress fracture in his rib.The Mets are relieved that the prognosis wasn’t even more severe.Mets general manager Billy Eppler told reporters Tuesday a scan revealed a lesion on the impacted rib. Quintana went to New York to visit an orthopedic tumor specialist for a biopsy and additional scans that revealed the lesion was benign.“This was bigger than baseball,” Eppler said. “José’s got our support and anything he needs. I’m just really thankful we’re at least here as opposed to one of the other potential outcomes.”Eppler said Quintana will have an operation Friday in New York that involves a bone graft. Eppler said recovery from the surgery will keep Quintana out until at least July 1 but didn’t offer any specifics beyond that.“A lot will depend on if José, how soon he can do physical activity, how much down time does he need after this procedure,” Eppler said. “Does he need to take a week,...

AP source: Commanders fire offensive line coach John Matsko

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:59 GMT

The Washington Commanders have fired offensive line coach John Matsko, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team had not announced the move.It’s the latest shakeup for Ron Rivera’s staff since bringing in Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Matsko, 72, worked under Rivera the past three seasons in Washington and all nine years Rivera coached in Carolina. It was not immediately clear who Matsko’s replacement will be. Assistant offensive line coach Travelle Wharton remains on staff.Since Bieniemy was hired, Washington has made several staffing changes.Ken Zampese was shifted to senior offensive adviser for game management, Stanford’s Tavita Pritchard was hired to replace him as quarterbacks coach and Bobby Engram was brought in to coach the wide receivers. Shane Toub was also hired to oversee offensive quality control.The Commanders offensive line i...