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California Office of Emergency Services aware of 'potential threats' related to Israel, Gaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services said it is aware of statements made about potential threats related to the situation in Israel and Gaza on Friday. In a statement issued Thursday, Nancy Ward, who serves as California's Homeland Security Advisor, said the agency is "actively monitoring the developing situation in Israel and Gaza and closely coordinating with our security partners to track potential on the domestic threat environment."The agency said that while they are aware of potential threats, they want to emphasize that "no specific and credible threat to California has been identified." New law limits how much landlords can charge for security deposits "The situation remains dynamic and evolving. I continue to actively brief the Governor on the current situation and state intelligence and law enforcement officials are working around the clock to safeguard the safety and security of all Californians," Ward said in a statement.The ag...

Unpublished works and manuscript by legendary Argentine writer Cortázar sell for $36,000 at auction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — A buyer from Argentina paid $36,000 for a manuscript of works, including seven unpublished stories, by legendary Argentine writer Julio Cortázar at an auction Thursday in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo.The bundle of 60-year-old sheets bound together with metal fasteners bearing the inscription “Julio Cortázar. Historias de Cronopios y de Famas. Paris. 1952” was the basis for the writer’s iconic “Cronopios and Famas” book, published in 1962.The typewritten manuscript contains 46 stories that make up the heart of what ended up becoming one of Cortázar’s most famous works.Of the total stories, 35 were published in “Cronopios and Famas.” Some were printed exactly as found in the manuscript that was once thought to be lost forever. It was discovered in Montevideo last year, while others underwent editorial changes. Three other stories were published in magazines before Cortázar’s death in 1984.The seven unpublished works are: “Inventory,” “Letter from ...

Bochy encouraged by Scherzer session, not saying yet if 3-time Cy Young winner will pitch in ALCS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bruce Bochy said he was really encouraged by how Max Scherzer threw during an off-day session, though the Texas Rangers’ manager wasn’t ready Thursday to declare that the three-time Cy Young Award winner will pitch in the American League Championship Series against Houston.“Max is doing well here. He had a nice outing (Wednesday), threw 60 pitches, in that area,” Bochy said before the Rangers held an evening workout with the roof open at Globe Life Field. “We have some time here before we set the roster, but I have to be really encouraged with how he threw the ball, how he feels.”Scherzer, a trade-deadline acquisition from the New York Mets, hasn’t pitched since Sept. 12 because of a muscle strain in his shoulder. There had been some hope he might be ready for the AL Division Series, but he was left off the roster after throwing to hitters the day before Game 1 in Baltimore last Saturday.Bochy also wasn’t ready to announce who will sta...

13 Metrobus routes could provide 24-hour service by mid-December

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

Metro is moving forward with plans to provide 24-hour bus service on 13 routes before the end of the year.D.C. would fund the service increase, which would see buses on 13 lines across the District running every 20 minutes or so from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.Right now, service starts to ramp down from every 12 minutes to every 30 minutes from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Service closes from 2 a.m. until between 4 and 5 a.m.Depending on the route, Metrobus offers variable service from between 4 and 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.Metro staff presented information about the proposed changes to the board Thursday.If Metro’s board approves the plan, the bolstered service would take effect Dec. 17.Metro is still negotiating terms of an agreement with D.C. The city would pay for the service and set standards for how it would work.To provide the additional service, Metro is currently recruiting 37 bus operators, along with more mechanics and transit police officers. The plan would also increase Metro Transit Police patr...

Republican Steve Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win the gavel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Steve Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win the gavel.Source

Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The weight of history on their backs. The might of New Zealand facing them. A home crowd behind them.Judgement day for top-ranked Ireland comes on Saturday in a hugely anticipated Rugby World Cup quarterfinal showdown with the All Blacks in what is sure to be another heaving Stade de France bathed in shamrock green.This game has been 36 years in the making, since the first of Ireland’s seven quarterfinal flops. The last four years under Andy Farrell have been spent deliberately confronting and overcoming every possible problem to prime Ireland for this moment.Beating the All Blacks in a series in New Zealand. Check. Beating reigning world champion South Africa. Check. Beating every other title contender. Check. Proven tournament winner; Six Nations Grand Slam. Check. Player depth to be injury-proof. Check. Consistently ruthless. Check.It has culminated in the greatest run in the history of Irish rugby — 17 successive test wins launched by two incredible victories ...

Colorado judge rejects Trump's attempt to dismiss ballot lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado judge has rejected an attempt by former President Donald Trump to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to keep him off the state ballot, ruling that his objections on free-speech grounds did not apply.Trump’s attorneys argued that a Colorado law protecting people from being sued over exercising their free speech rights shielded him from the lawsuit, but Colorado District Judge Sarah Wallace said that law doesn’t apply in this case. 1 officer found guilty of homicide in Elijah McClain case, 2nd officer acquitted The law also conflicted with a state requirement to get the question about Trump's eligibility resolved quickly — before a Jan. 5 deadline for presidential candidates' names to certified for the Colorado primary, Wallace wrote.Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington claims in its lawsuit that putting Trump on the ballot in Colorado would violate a provision of the 14th Amendment that bars people who have “engaged in insurrection” against the Co...

Are you self-representing? Colorado Judicial Department offering free legal assistance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —Many Coloradans represent themselves in legal matters, according to the Colorado Judicial Department. In October, the department will provide free legal assistance so that those who self-represent are prepared to appear before a judge. The Colorado Judicial Department will provide free legal assistance around the state during the week of Oct. 23. These days are known as "Legal Resource Days."Volunteer lawyers will offer free informational and educational sessions so that anyone who is self-representing or has questions about a case, claim or legal matter can feel prepared. Grave robber who stole body parts from mausoleum could face felonies if caught According to the Colorado Judicial Department, registration will be required for some sessions. A full list of available sessions and their locations are available on the judicial department's website. Free Legal Resource Days by district1st Judicial DistrictIn-person sessions will be held in the atrium of the Jefferson...

Pumpkin spice blotting: Blushed Miami’s Yanet Ruiz says less is more when nailing down latte makeup trend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

It’s latte season, but not the latte you drink. We’re talking about the latte makeup trend, and we’re gonna show you how to get the look, without spilling any coffee on your face.The only thing hotter than your pumpkin spice latte is the latte makeup trend.Makeup artist Yanet Ruiz from Blushed Miami says getting the look is simpler than you think.Yanet Ruiz: “The latte makeup trend consists of different tones browns and warm colors — bronze, golds. It’s a very simple look that anyone can do from home.”Even celebs have a latte love for the look.Yanet Ruiz: “Some of the celebrities that have been doing this trend are Hailey Bieber, Shay Mitchell, you have Kylie Jenner. So the look is very neutral, and they have been wearing this look for quite a while that has now become popular.”To get your brew going, start with the eyes.Yanet Ruiz: “We started with a transition color closer to her skin color. To add more dimension, we slow...

7 Investigates: Parking Problem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:54 GMT

A local man thought reserving a parking spot through a popular app would save him some stress but instead his car was towed. 7 Investigates found he’s not alone in what some drivers say is a parking problem.Brayden Waterman thought he scored the perfect parking spot in a busy Boston neighborhood.  “Yep, right here, here’s where I parked,” Brayden said.He paid $63 to park that night through SpotHero, an app that helps people find privately owned parking spots that are available for short-term use.“It was very clear as to where the spot was,” Brayden said.The app guided him with specific instructions to this spot, tucked away behind a condo complex, with one requirement.“It’s gonna be towed if you don’t park inside the lines, which I did,” Brayden said.“I was very frustrated, I was very mad, I was very scared,” he said. “I don’t know if I would be able to get back home.”7 Investigates discovered that Brayden isn’t alone. Even though SpotHero is highly rated overall, complain...