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Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis surveys storm damage in Pajaro

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

PAJARO – Amid a backdrop of submerged strawberry fields, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis toured the Monterey County community of Pajaro, which is still feeling the impacts of the March 11 levee breach that has left the community flooded.Kounalakis joined Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church, Cal Fire employees, agricultural representatives and community leaders Wednesday evening for a tour of the community and to meet with farmers affected by the flood.On March 11, three months of heavy rains caused a breach in the Pajaro River levee, causing extensive flooding to the area and evacuations of its 2,000 residents, many of whom returned to damaged homes.During her Wednesday visit to Pajaro Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis listens to CalFire officials recount their rescue efforts during the flood. (Shmuel Thaler – Santa Cruz Sentinel) One of the largest impacts has been on the agricultural industry, which is very prevalent in northern Monterey County. As fields have flooded, many farms...

Former San Jose man involved in Santa Cruz 2019 summer shootings sentenced

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

SANTA CRUZ — A former San Jose man was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison Thursday for his role in several Santa Cruz shootings.Michael Day, 22, pleaded no contest in November as part of a plea deal that led to him testifying earlier this year during his friend’s attempted murder trial. As part of his testimony, Day detailed how he and former codefendant Enrique Rocha had grown up together and been associated with the same Santa Cruz gang. The shootings, he said, were part of the “work” the two put in, in order to defend their territory against rival gang members.Day had pleaded to charges of attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior juvenile conviction, assault with a firearm and participation in criminal gang activity, all felonies. Judge Paul Burdick handed down the negotiated sentence, which totaled 15 years, four months, minus more than four years of jail credit time. Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Former California cop who sex...

Highway 9 at Holiday Slide set to reopen Friday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

The Holiday Slide off of Highway 9 near Ben Lomond is set to reopen to one-way traffic at 10 a.m. Friday following inspection assessments after recent rains, according to a release from Caltrans.A temporary signal system has been put in place to direct traffic as repair work continues, but travelers can expect delays on this route as a second temporary signal system was already put in place just south of this location at Highway 9.Related ArticlesTransportation | Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis surveys storm damage in Pajaro Transportation | 5 great places to see California’s wildflower season, possibly the best in 20 years Transportation | Marin waterfalls draw visitors following historic rains Transportation | Latest storm piles more snow on California mountains Transportation | Staying safe in lightning storms: Tips about phones, toilets, cars, concrete The section of roadway between lower Glen Arbor ...

If a tsunami hit, would you know what to do?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

Dana Wharf boat captain Todd Mansur felt the strong ocean surge tugging at the 65-foot fishing boat as he pulled the vessel out of the Dana Point Harbor.There was no big rise or fall of the saltwater, just a few inches of ocean level change generated by the eruption of an undersea volcano near the Polynesian island chain of Tonga. But the tsunami’s presence was felt in the water’s turbulent current, making it difficult to control the massive boat.Southern California has escaped major damage through the years from tsunamis, with the state’s northern coastline more often taking the brunt of the damage, but that doesn’t mean the giant waves couldn’t some day happen here – and officials want people close to the coast to be prepared.This week’s Tsunami Preparedness Week has been a chance for cities and emergency preparedness officials to remind people living near or visiting the coast to know how to stay safe if water comes surging onto the shoreline.Dana Point joined other coastal citie...

El papa Francisco podría ser dado de alta este sábado, dice portavoz del Vaticano

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

(CNN) — Se espera que el papa Francisco sea dado de alta del hospital este sábado, dijo este viernes el portavoz del Vaticano, Matteo Bruni, en un comunicado.Además, según le dijo Bruni a CNN, el papa participará en un servicio de misa del Domingo de Ramos en la Plaza de San Pedro.Entre tanto, el pontífice cenó pizza el jueves junto con personal médico y policial, y el viernes “después del desayuno, leyó algunos periódicos y retomó su trabajo. Se espera el regreso de Su Santidad a Santa Marta para mañana, luego de los resultados de las últimas pruebas de esta mañana”, agregó Bruni.Más temprano este viernes, fuentes del Vaticano informaron que el papa pasó una segunda noche de “descanso” en el hospital.El Pontífice fue hospitalizado este miércoles para el tratamiento de una infección respiratoria. El jueves, el Vaticano dijo que el Papa mostró una “clara mejoría” después de recibir antibióticos por vía intravenosa para una infección de bronquitis y podrí...

Así es cómo un equipo de cirujanos estadounidenses y canadienses intenta reparar rostros destrozados de soldados en la guerra en Ucrania

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

(CNN) — Lesya Belinska está orgullosa de su hijo. Se para al lado de Roman Belinsky en su casa y lo abraza con un brazo. Belinsky, avergonzado, le indica que se vaya.El rostro de Belinsky está desfigurado por una grave herida de combate. El hombre de 42 años fue dado de baja recientemente, pero aún viste su uniforme militar.“Estoy orgulloso porque no corriste y te escondiste. Debes nacer con eso. Estoy orgullosa de mi hijo y de todos sus muchachos. Si no fuera por esto, los rusos nos destruirán”, dice su madre.Belinsky dice que se ofreció como voluntario para una brigada de infantería mecanizada de Ucrania en 2020. Después de la invasión a gran escala de Rusia en febrero de 2022, fue uno de los primeros grupos en entrar en combate.Belinsky muestra un video selfie de los primeros días de la guerra. Con una sonrisa traviesa, revela a su unidad a toda velocidad en la parte trasera de un vehículo blindado. Levanta el puño.“¡Slava Ucraniana!”, grita en el video, el grito ahora ampl...

¿En qué estados es feriado por el día de César Chávez en EE.UU.?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

(CNN Español) — En 2014, el entonces presidente Barack Obama proclamó el 31 de marzo como el día de César Chávez, en honor al nacimiento del legendario activista mexicano-estadounidense que defendió los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas y fundó la Unión de Trabajadores Campesinos de Estados Unidos.Estos son los días festivos y puentes en EE.UU. para 2023Algunos estados del país han establecido como feriado el día de César Chavez, lo que significa que las oficinas gubernamentales, los bancos y las escuelas cierran. Otros lo declaran como festivo opcional, es decir, que los directores de las oficinas gubernamentales tienen la opción de dar este día en lugar de otro feriado dentro del mismo año fiscal pero deben abrir y operar al mínimo de personal.¿Cuáles son?Arizona — cierran oficinas gubernamentales, bancos y escuelas.California — cierran oficinas gubernamentales, bancos y escuelas.Colorado — feriado opcional.Michigan — cierran oficinas gubernament...

The president of Belarus says Russian strategic nuclear weapons might be deployed in his country

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The president of Belarus says Russian strategic nuclear weapons might be deployed in his country.Source

Arlington Asset Investment: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (AAIC) on Friday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $4.4 million.On a per-share basis, the McLean, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 9 cents per share.The investment company posted revenue of $14.7 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $6.9 million.For the year, the company reported net income of $5.4 million, or 9 cents per share, swinging to a profit in the period. Revenue was reported as $21.8 million.The company’s shares closed at $2.74. A year ago, they were trading at $3.49._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AAIC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AAICSource

Woman wanted for allegedly stealing $13K of equipment from construction site

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are looking to identify this woman who is wanted for allegedly stealing supplies from a construction site totaling $13,000.According to the Denver Police Department, the suspect entered a construction site near East Asbury Avenue and South St. Paul Street in the University Park neighborhood between March 20 and March 27. Police looking for people connected to deadly hit-and-run on Sheridan The suspect allegedly stole $13,000 worth of supplies from the construction site.DPD said the woman was caught on surveillance footage and is associated with a 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado with an extended cab and short bed with several unique markings. Police are looking for this woman who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment from a construction site. (Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)Officers believe this suspect may have been involved in a previous construction site burglary on Oct. 20, 2022. During that alleged theft, the woman was accompanied by a man w...