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Malibu warns of 'dangerous beach conditions' this week, into the weekend

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

The dangerous surf in Southern California isn't done just yet. Big waves in Orange and Ventura counties have garnered attention, and now it seems it's Malibu's turn.Late Tuesday morning, city officials warned residents about the threat headed their way."Dangerous beach conditions forecast for Malibu Wed 1/3 - Thurs 1/4," officials said on X, formerly Twitter. "Beware dangerous rip currents, powerful waves, beach erosion, debris in water. Stay off rocks & jetties. Stay near staffed lifeguard towers." 1st in series of cold storms to bring more rain, snow to Southern California The National Weather Service said surf will peak between Wednesday and the weekend. In Los Angeles County, those waves are expected to reach 6 to 10 feet, while in Ventura County, waves could be 7 to 12 feet.A minimal risk of coastal flooding will be in effect through Saturday, though this weekend, the risk level rises to moderate for beach areas and parking lots, the NWS said.Despite that, there is "high ...

RXBAR to offer customers $2.5K to relocate their couch for a month

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

RXBAR is helping people stick to their fitness goals in the new year by offering an unusual fitness challenge with a cash prize.The protein bar company announced Monday its “Bar the Couch” pledge, which requires participants to move their couches for 30 days for a chance to win $2,500. The prize money will go towards purchasing new home gym equipment plus moving and storage fees. The New Year offers a clean slate for long-elusive resolutions. Will 2024 be the year to keep them? “The couch is the epitome of warmth and coziness and sometimes tempts us away from staying active. Conquering the comfort of the couch is the first step toward achieving any fitness goals, which is why RXBAR is turning this common excuse into a New Year's challenge,” a news release said.Participants can enter the contest from Jan.4 through Jan.14. People can sign up for the pledge at RXBARBarTheCouch.com for a chance to win.More details about the contest can be found here.

Man killed in Hawaii 'shark encounter'

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

A 39-year-old surfer has died after a "shark encounter" on the Hawaiian island of Maui officials said.The incident happened Saturday morning local time at Pa'ia Bay along the Hana Highway. Ocean safety officers responded to the beach after the surfer, identified as Jason Carter of Ha'iku, sustained serious injuries from the shark encounter, the Maui County Fire Department said in a statement. He was transported to shore by jet ski and eventually to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.The beach was closed for the remainder of the day. "It’s important to keep these incidents in perspective and to remember that in Hawai‘i the chances of being bitten by a shark are less than one in a million," the Hawaiian government states on its shark information website.

Ryan Smith Dead, Zion Farias Vasquez Arrested after Wrong-Way Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Route 14 [Vancouver, WA]

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

25-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision near Mile Post 5VANCOUVER, WA (January 2, 2024) – Ryan Smith died Wednesday and Zion Farias Vasquez was arrested after a wrong-way crash on westbound State Route 14.The occurrence occurred just before 9:40 p.m. on December 20th, near Mile Post 5. As per the Washington State Patrol, the accident involved a 2007 Volvo S40, a 2009 Mazda MX, a 2022 Volkswagen Passat, and a 2007 Toyota Camry.Investigators reported that the Volvo, traveling east in the westbound lanes, collided head-on with both the Mazda and the Volkswagen. Upon impact, the Mazda was forced into the path of the Toyota. Consequently, Ryan M. Smith, the 25-year-old driver of the Volvo, was pronounced dead at the scene.Additionally, paramedics transported two injured individuals from the Volkswagen to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. After initial responsibilities, law enforcement charged the Mazda driver, 25-year-old Vasquez of Dalles, with DUI. Currently, fu...

Three Enchanting New Reasons To Visit Palm Springs

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

It’s peak season in the desert and the dining scene continues to heat up. Here are three great new restaurants not to miss in downtown Palm Springs. Just open for about a year with a view of the Marilyn Monroe statue and the Palm Springs Art Museum, Clandestino is the sister restaurant to the high-end Jalisco-style Tac/Quila, from local restaurateurs Liz and Mark Ostoich, who also own the always-packed Farm French bistro.Clandestino is a moodier version offering stylish and imaginative small plates of Mexican classics, like stuffed guerito peppers with chorizo, Oaxaca cheese and chipotle mayo. There’s an artful lineup of tacos including the poblano on a beet tortilla with sautéed poblano peppers, corn, red onion, oyster mushrooms, queso fresco, and roasted poblano sauce. Plates like the carne asada come with perfectly grilled steak, guacamole, pinto beans, roasted jalapeño, cambray onion, house-made corn or flour tortillas and a choice of red, green or white rice in honor of the Mex...

Sale closed in Fremont: $1.6 million for a condominium

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

598 Ginkgo Terrace – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 500 block of Ginkgo Terrace in Fremont was sold on Oct. 24, 2023 for $1,575,000, or $770 per square foot. The condominium, built in 2009, has an interior space of 2,045 square feet. This condo offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and four baths. Additionally, the home features a two-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs.Additional units have recently been purchased nearby:In August 2022, a 1,835-square-foot unit on Ebony Terrace in Fremont sold for $1,350,000, a price per square foot of $736. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,670-square-foot unit on the 48900 block of Woodgrove cmn. in Fremont sold in January 2023, for $1,150,000, a price per square foot of $689. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Meadowfaire cmn., Fremont, in August 2023, a 1,400-square-foot unit was sold for $1,320,000, a price per square foot of $943. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms....

‘Several’ arrests made in killing of Oakland police officer during dispensary burglary

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

OAKLAND — Multiple people have been arrested in connection with the Friday slaying of Officer Tuan Le, the city’s police department announced Tuesday morning.None of the suspects have been identified by police, who say that one of the arrestees was brought into custody within the past 12 hours. The Santa Rita Jail intake log shows multiple people arrested on burglary and robbery charges within the past day, but no one facing murder charges.A brief news release calls the arrests a small step forward in a “lengthy legal process” and that police are still working “tirelessly to bring justice to the Le family.”Le, 36, was shot and killed near the city’s waterfront on the 400 block of Embarcadero around 4:30 a.m. Friday while working a plainclothes burglary suppression detail. Police said officers first responded to a burglary call at a cannabis business on Embarcadero around 1 a.m. Friday and left after taking a report and securing the area.Hour...

Sierra Nevada snowpack at lowest level in 10 years: What it means for California’s water supply

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

California’s statewide Sierra Nevada snowpack — the source of nearly one-third of the state’s water supply — is at its lowest level in a decade, a major turnaround from last year when huge storms ended a three year-drought and buried ski resorts in massive amounts of snow.On Tuesday, the snowpack was just 25% of its historical average for Jan. 2. The last time there was less snow at the beginning of a new year was on Jan. 2, 2014, when it stood at just 19%.The lack of snow so far this year is due to fewer big storms hitting the state than normal, and when storms have come, they have been warmer, depositing snow mostly at higher elevations.But the meager totals so far across California’s pre-eminent mountain range are not a cause to panic, experts say.Not only are there three months left in the winter season, which typically ends in early April, but last year’s soaking winter filled reservoirs across the state. That “money in the bank” means chances are ...

Cold snap send temps in Finland, Sweden to below minus 40

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

By Jari Tanner | Associated PressHELSINKI — Finland and Sweden recorded their coldest temperatures of the winter Tuesday when thermometers plummeted as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius (minus 40 Fahrenheit) as a cold spell grips the Nordic region.Cold and snow disrupted transportation throughout the region, including in Norway where a major highway in the south was closed due to the weather and ferry lines suspended operations. Swedish train operators said the cold snap caused substantial problems for rail traffic in the Arctic north.Nikkaluokta, a small village inhabited by indigenous Sami people in northern Sweden, recorded a temperature of minus 41.6 degrees C (minus 42.8 F) early Tuesday, Swedish public broadcaster SVT reported.“It’s the coldest temperature we have had so far this winter, and it will continue to be quite cold weather in the north,” SVT meteorologist Nils Holmqvist said.The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute reported temperatures o...

Several arrests made after Oakland police officer slain

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:35 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Oakland Police Department detectives made several arrests in connection to the homicide of OPD Officer Tuan Le, police announced Tuesday. Le was slain in the line of duty early Friday morning. Police said they made "significant progress" in their investigation since Le was fatally shot by a group of burglars near Jack London Square. A gunman opened fire on Le while multiple suspects ran out of a business and fled from the area, police said. "OPD has made significant progress in the investigation, resulting in several additional arrests over the weekend," Oakland police spokesperson Paul Chambers wrote. "Our officers continue to work tirelessly to bring justice to the Le family. We are all devastated by this senseless act of violence."OPD's officers embarked on 2024 mourning their fallen officer, and working around-the-clock to identify every person who fled from the burglary and homicide scene.Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le (Image courtesy Oakland Police D...