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Blue whales are thriving in California waters — the story of their amazing comeback

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

Everyone loves a good comeback, and one of the most impressive stories in Southern California is still being written — the resurgence of Pacific blue whales. If you've recently taken a Southern California whale-watching tour, you may have been lucky enough to come across earth's largest animal. Pacific blue whales grow up to 110 feet long and can reach a weight of 200 tons. They spend their winters off the coast of Mexico, but migrate north for summer feeding, and Californians are seeing them with more regularity. Decades ago, blue whales were nearly hunted to extinction, and although still listed as protected under the Endangered Species Act, marine biologists and researchers are heralding a "conservation success story," unlike any other.A blue whale is shown, apparently entangled in some kind of fishing line, off the coast of Dana Point on June 27, 2016. (Credit: Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Safari)According to a study published in 2014 by researchers at the University of Wash...

Saratogans report multiple incidents of identity theft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

JUNE 6Identity theft: A Saratoga resident reported that someone used their personal information to access their airlines rewards account and redeemed miles of an unknown value.JUNE 7Forgery: A Saratoga resident reported that someone obtained their bank check, then altered and cashed the check for approximately $4,908.Identity theft: A Saratoga resident reported that someone used their personal information to obtain multiple loans totaling approximately $32,029, impacting the victim’s credit score.JUNE 9Petty theft, attempted theft by credit card: Between 3:30 p.m. and 5:51 p.m., Someone took a Saratoga resident’s wallet for a loss of about $100, and then used credit cards from the wallet and attempted to make a fraudulent purchase totaling approximately $2,053, but the transaction was declined.JUNE 11DUI: At 12:55 a.m., deputies stopped a motorist at Paramount Drive and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for traffic violations. An investigation revealed the motorist was driving under the influ...

Leaving California: What states are the safest places to live?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

It seems many folks, when starting their quest to leave California, talk about enhancing the sense of safety in their lives.The Golden State’s migration woes have grabbed recent headlines as debate swirls about California being too soft on crime. So as a public service – no less, to provide an economic lesson or two – my trusty spreadsheet looked at a trove of statistics measuring the many factors surrounding the concept of “safety” for the 49 other states.Now, feeling safe is somewhat vague but also very personal. Is it simply crime avoidance? Do you include chances for other “harm,” ranging from weather to business cycles, driving or working? And what about the costs of these hazards?Yet for readers who are in a rush to exit California, my math says you’ll be safest in Massachusetts, followed by Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island.Safety seekers should avoid Louisiana, Arkansas, South Carolina, Mississippi and Oklahoma.Now let’s...

Three suspects assault juvenile victim during soccer practice in Petaluma

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

(KRON) – The Petaluma Police Department is searching for three suspects following an assault during a soccer practice Wednesday evening.At 7:03 p.m., responded to the reports of an assault in the 300 block of North McDowell Boulevard. The suspects fled the area before police arrived. One juvenile victim told police he was watching the soccer practice when three suspects approached him from behind and grabbed him, police said. 15-year-old boy killed in gang-related shooting in Santa Rosa The victim was pulled backwards and repeatedly punched by the suspects. Bystanders who were watching the practice saw what was going on and pulled the suspects away from the victim, Petaluma police said.One of the suspects tried to pick up a hand axe that had fallen from their pockets, however one of the bystanders was able to kick the axe away, preventing the suspect from grabbing it. Two of the suspects fled on foot northbound on Maria Drive and the other fled southbound on Maria Drive, police sa...

Car crashes fleeing police at San Jose State campus garage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

(KRON) – Several occupants were cited for reckless driving after two cars were doing donuts Thursday night at a garage located on San Jose State University’s campus.The university’s police department received reports of two vehicles driving recklessly and doing donuts at the top of the campus’ south garage. As officers arrived, one car attempted to flee but crashed along the narrow down ramp of the garage, police said. Santa Clara firefighter injured during residential fire The other vehicle attempted to flee as well but was apprehended without incident. All occupants were cited for charges relating to reckless driving and spectators at a reckless driving exhibition, police said.Two of the individuals involved were found to be San Jose State students and were referred to the university’s Student Conduct. The vehicle that crashed in the garage was impounded for 30 days, police said.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; heig...

With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies’ plans for NBA title chase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

The Memphis Grizzlies put their future and title hopes in the hands of Ja Morant.With Morant suspended, so are the franchise’s championship plans.The NBA has sidelined Morant for the first 25 games of the upcoming season. The suspension Friday of Memphis’ franchise player was not unexpected for an organization that has made headlines for players’ off-court issues and on-court antics.The association still is a league where the best players matter. Jeff Van Gundy, the former NBA coach and current ESPN and ABC analyst, said there are lot of questions about how much the Grizzlies will matter without their best player.“Are they healthy? Are they unselfish? Are they driven? And can they make enough right decisions to lead an organization?” said Van Gundy, who believes Memphis has strong leadership in general manager Zach Kleiman and an outstanding coaching staff led by Taylor Jenkins.But Van Gundy added everything centers around their point guard and that “hopefull...

Kourtney Kardashian anuncia su embarazo en un concierto de Blink-182

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

(CNN) — Kourtney Kardashian se robó el espectáculo durante un concierto de Blink-182 en la noche de este viernes al anunciar que ella y su esposo Travis Barker esperan su primer hijo juntos.La empresaria y estrella de reality show compartió un video en sus redes sociales verificadas en el que se la ve entre la audiencia del concierto saltando de un lado a otro mientras sostiene un cartel que dice: “Travis, estoy embarazada”.Barker, baterista de Blink-182, saltó del escenario y besó a su esposa mientras la audiencia gritaba dando su aprobación.La pareja se comprometió en octubre de 2021.Kim y Kourtney Kardashian protagonizan un altercado físico en la nueva temporada de “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”Se casaron el año pasado en múltiples ceremonias. Primero en Las Vegas, luego de los Premios Grammy en abril de 2022 —en lo que dijeron que no era un intercambio de votos legalmente vinculante—, y en una boda legal en el juzgado de Santa Bárbara en mayo, que terminó con una lujosa...

VHC Health opens Outpatient Pavilion in Arlington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

The new seven-story Outpatient Pavilion at VHC Health in Arlington.This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.VHC Health in Arlington has opened its new Outpatient Pavilion, a seven-story building that will also allow for more in-patient beds in the hospital’s existing outpatient area.The new facility will provide patients with direct access to treatment facilities immediately upon arrival to the health system’s main campus, according to a news release.Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin helped to cut the ribbon on the new pavilion this week.“This extraordinary Outpatient Pavilion is world class,” Youngkin said. “Not just because of the extraordinary architecture. It’s world class, not only because of the great technology and equipment that’s here, but most importantly, it’s world class because of the people that are here.”Chris Lane, president and CEO o...

Vehemente llamado de Biden: “Las oraciones no van a detener las masacres”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

El presidente Joe Biden hizo un llamado vehemente el viernes para que se impongan restricciones más estrictas a la venta de armas de fuego, al celebrar el aniversario número 1 de la primera ley federal significativa en casi tres décadas para regularlas, pero señaló que ésta supone apenas un “primer paso importante”. El mandatario exhortó a los electores a que derroten a los legisladores que se resistan.“Las oraciones están bien. Son importantes… pero no van a detener (las masacres)”, dijo Biden, que apremió al Congreso a que adopte medidas más enérgicas que restrinjan el acceso a las armas. “Ustedes (los legisladores) tienen que actuar. Tienen que moverse. Tienen que hacer algo”.“Si este Congreso se rehúsa a actuar, necesitamos un nuevo Congreso”, agregó.Biden elogió a los asistentes a una reunión en Connecticut sobre seguridad relacionada con las armas —a la que acudieron numerosos sobrevivientes de ataques a tiros y familiares de víctimas— por “darle un propósito útil a su dolor”,...

Michigan opens up 2nd ‘milk bank’ for mothers and babies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:26 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (WSVN) – Henry Ford Health Bank in Michigan just opened its brand new “milk bank” to help struggling parents feed their babies.Health experts said mothers don’t create milk up until three to four days after birth, in which during that time donor milk can make a huge difference in the baby’s health.This is the state of Michigan’s second milk bank and the 32nd in the nation.Still, the state of Michigan hopes to open more banks and supply that “liquid gold” to all mothers in need.