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Guess what's back, back again? Rain is back, tell your friends

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

As if the Southland wasn't wet enough already, two more days of rain have arrived in the area.On Tuesday and Wednesday, "widespread moderate-very heavy rainfall & gusty winds" are expected, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall rates could peak at 0.5 inches to 1 inch per hour, likely in mountainous and foothill areas, which could receive between 4 and 8 inches of rain in total, the NWS said.In addition, gusty winds could reach 30 to 50 mph - and perhaps isolated gusts of 60 mph - in the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Yet another storm headed for Southern California; heavy rain expected Snow will fall above 8,000 feet, but there will be "little to no accumulation," the NWS said.The NWS encourages the public to avoid the "high threat of dangerous flooding of roads, creeks, and streams, and mudslides/rockslides in/near steep terrain."Those hazards pose a particular challenge near and below recent burn scars.As for marine conditions, hazardous seas w...

Several streets closed in Monterey Park ahead of Biden visit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

Several streets will be closed in Monterey Park Tuesday for a visit from President Joe Biden, who will be unveiling an executive order to reduce gun violence two months after a gunman killed 11 people in a ballroom there. Biden to unveil executive order to increase background checks on gun sales It’s the president’s first visit to the Los Angeles area since last October.Temporary no parking zones will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.Additionally, there will be limited vehicular and pedestrian access on the streets and Barnes Park.Monterey Park City Hall and the library will also be closed Tuesday, and Spirit Bus routes 1 and 2 will be out of service, officials said.Residents are asked to avoid the areas where streets are closed as well as the park.Barricades will be installed to block vehicular access, and Monterey Park police warned that vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed.The street closures are listed below:Garfield Avenue will be closed to all traffic ...

Does CBD Protect Liver Damage?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

View the original article about If CBD Can Protect Liver Damage at Just Pet CBD.According to the studies, liver disease or cirrhosis is more common than before in the US. It is a significant cause of morbidity and death in addition to being a significant health concern. Because liver diseases are so prevalent in the US, alternative therapies are increasingly used. For instance, more individuals are aware of the potential benefits of CBD as a viable alternative treatment for liver damage.Is CBD Oil Harmful To The Liver?Although cannabidiol may have some negative effects, these are often minor problems brought on by using higher amounts than recommended. According to the widespread view, only heavy daily cannabis use can harm liver function and is typically linked to fibrosis of the liver. The usefulness and safety of cannabidiol for human use are examined using doses of 1,500–3,000 mg.An experiment conducted on mice in 2019 found that higher CBD doses could harm the liver. People who...

Kanii Knows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

Kanii Knows: Genre-blurring Washington DC R&B+ artist Kanii has released new single “I Know” via Warner Records.The song seems to see Kanii in pain. “I fucked up girl, I know,” he sings in the refrain, lamenting the fact that he’s being ignored by his beau. The man clearly has some making up to do.“The release, his first since signing with the label, is a gorgeous fusion of Jersey Club and alt-R&B,” reads the press release. “Incredibly innovative, ‘I Know’ picks up where Kanii’s previously viral heaters ‘companion’ and ‘attachment’ left off: with a wholly original, addictive sound.”“Built around a simple and regretful refrain (‘I fucked up girl, I know’), Kanii’s banger has the sweep of a futuristic orchestra,” it continues. “The 17-year-old sings over thumping bass, choir samples, and dreamy synths. Instead of drowning in heartbreak, he learns from t...

Girls basketball rankings: Final Bay Area News Group Top 20, early Top 5 for next season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

Bay Area News Group’s season-ending girls basketball Top 20(Mercury News & East Bay Times)No. 1 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (28-3)Final word: Captured third consecutive NorCal Open Division title. Lost to Etiwanda 69-67 on a shot at the buzzer in the Open state final.No. 2 PIEDMONT (27-1)Final word: NCS Division IV champ was the only Bay Area team to beat Mitty this season. Lost to Salesian 48-45 in the NorCal Open semifinals.No. 3 SALESIAN (27-5)Final word: Won the NCS Open Division title, then avenged an earlier loss to Piedmont by beating the Highlanders in the semifinals of the NorCal Open regional. Lost to Mitty 86-49 in the regional final.No. 4 OAKLAND TECH (30-5)Final word: Moved up to Division I, Tech showed it belonged as the Lady Bulldogs rolled to the state championship with a 75-52 rout of Santiago-Corona. Tech won the D-III state title last year.No. 5 SAN RAMON VALLEY (28-5)Final word: Finished as the runner-up to Salesian in the NCS Open playoffs and then beat Carondele...

Inflation fell for the eighth straight month in February

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

Inflation remains elevated but the temperature is coming down, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.The closely watched gauge of inflation, released Tuesday morning, showed that annual price increases continued to slow in February, according to the report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.CPI measured 6% for the year ended in February, down from January’s 6.4% and in line with economists’ expectations.It’s the eighth consecutive month that the annual rate has declined, and marks the lowest level since September 2021.“Inflation has peaked, but it hasn’t gone into hibernation,” said Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for Bankrate.On a monthly basis, prices were up 0.4%, representing a cooldown from the January monthly growth rate of 0.5%. Economists were expecting a gain of 0.4%.Shelter prices were the largest contributor to the monthly increase, accounting for 70% of February’s gain, according to the BLS. Shelter prices were up 0...

‘Mr. Saratoga’ Jack Mallory dies at age 86

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

Jack Mallory was known as Mr. Groundhog, Mr. Fourth of July, Mr. Sister City, Mr. Penn State, Mr. Time Capsule and above all, Mr. Saratoga.He was like Sunshine Williams—the originator of Saratoga’s Blossom Festival whom he often portrayed at community events—always with a smile on his face, always positive and always Saratoga’s biggest fan. In the early ’90s Saratoga doyenne Fran Miller dubbed him “Mr. Saratoga,” and that title stuck.Mallory died March 4 at age 86.Mallory responsible for many Saratoga events, including the annual Fourth of July celebration, when he always dressed in colonial garb. Mallory started that iconic event when he rang a replica of the Liberty Bell in his own driveway.Mallory seemed to be everywhere. He served on the Saratoga City Council, on the board of Hakone Estate and Gardens and on the Sister City Council. He volunteered at the Friends of the Library and the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce. Many remember his Groundhog Ball, honoring his beloved home state...

2023 Bay Area Summer Camps: 35+ fun camps for kids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

Here’s a sampling of all the fun, fantastic 2023 summer camp options for Bay Area families.Adventure Day Camp: June 5-July 28 in Moraga and June 12-Aug. 4 in San Ramon. Ages 3-15. This camp offers activities that strengthen teamwork skills, bolster confidence and develop self-esteem. $1,520-$2,280 per session. adventuredaycamp.com/BADM Discovery Camp: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19-Aug. 11, Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. Ages 4-8. Campers will explore activities such as outdoor exploration, art, tinkering, natural science and more. $650 per week. BADM.org/campsBird School of Music Summer Camps: June 12-Aug. 25., 1924 Polk St., San Francisco. Grades 2-9. Summer campers will learn and perform their favorite songs as well as write and record their own original material. $500-$700 per week. bird-sf.com/campsCamp Captivate: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 12-30, locations in San Jose and Santa Clara. Ages 5-17. This camp offers various science, technology, engineerin...

Bay Area Storm: New atmospheric river touches down, flood advisories issued for North Bay and Peninsula

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

The latest atmospheric river storm reached the Bay Area early Tuesday morning in yet another weather event expected to send moderate rainfall and heavy winds to the region, putting it on alert for flooding and wind damage.National Weather Service forecasts predicted between one-quarter and one-half of an inch of rain for San Jose on Tuesday with wind gusts reaching as high as 38 miles per hour. Rainfall predictions were slightly higher in San Francisco, Oakland and Walnut Creek, with anywhere between one-half and three-quarters of an inch expected to hit Tuesday. Winds were expected to be significantly higher, however, with gusts nearing 50 mph in Oakland and San Francisco and 60 mph in Walnut Creek.The NWS issued a high wind warning for the entire region expected to be in effect until 10 p.m. Until then, the damaging winds could knock down trees and power lines, creating potentially widespread power outages. The high winds paired with rain could make visibility low on roadways, the...

What’s your least favorite roadway in the Bay Area? It could be worth $50: Roadshow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:58 GMT

Q: Around three years ago, I wrote you about the bad (maybe even horrible by now) condition of Highway 87 from Taylor Street to where it joins Highway 85.You said then that repairs were coming in a few months. What they did comes closest to being called Band-Aids, and there were not very many of them. The road is now in even worse shape. Some of the Band-Aids now need Band-Aids. There are many potholes and problems where the pavement adjoins another lane, side by side.Many of these flaws are dangerous and nearly all of them are a supreme embarrassment to our city for visitors to see and experience.Let me ask you again: Are any genuine repairs (new pavement in all lanes and ramps) slated for any time in the 21st century, but hopefully sooner than the turn of yet another century?Donald C. BarnettA: Caltrans reports that pavement repairs will be coming prior to October, 2023. The exact schedule is still needed from the contractor.Q: Why is the southern section of Highway 87 the most ne...