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Shark activity leads to beach closure in Orange County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

Officials in Huntington Beach made the call to close a two mile stretch of coastline after beachgoers spotted a whale suffering from what appeared to be bite marks that had washed ashore.  The approximately 400 pound, 7.5 feet long pygmy sperm whale was found at around 3:45 p.m. near Tower 22 in Sunset Beach. The whale, which was still alive, was in clear distress.  When experts from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, including Dr. Alissa Deming, responded to the area and examined the pygmy whale, one of the bites appeared to be from a shark.  “When we started assessing the animal, it was clear that it had what appeared to be a fresh bite wound potentially from a shark on the side of its face,” Deming told KTLA’s Chip Yost.  That information combined with later reports that people may have seen the shark attack the whale prior to it washing ashore led to the temporary closure of a mile stretch on either side of Sunset Beach.  A 400 pound, 7.5 foot long pygmy whale...

James Harden to start along with Leonard, George and Westbrook in Clippers debut against the Knicks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers are putting their four stars on the floor together to start James Harden's first game with the team.Coach Tyronn Lue said Harden will be in the lineup along with Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook against the New York Knicks on Monday night. Harden joined the Clippers last week after finally getting the trade he sought from the Philadelphia 76ers since the summer. He spent recent days watching film of the Clippers and participating in some 5-on-5 workouts with his new teammates.Lue said the players have already talked about how will they have to change their games to make Harden's fit a smooth one. Center Ivica Zubac is the other starter.“So just because you acquire a guy like James Harden doesn’t mean you’re automatically going to win,” Lue said. “You've got to put the work in and you’ve got to be ready to sacrifice.” Lue said there will be a minutes limit for Harden and he would play shorter stints than usual. The coach is als...

Two people in critcal condition after being rescued from house fire in Hesperia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

Two people were transported to the hospital in critical condition after San Bernardino County Fire crews pulled them out of a burning home in Hesperia on Monday.The two individuals, whose identities weren’t released, received advanced life support treatment before they were transported to a local hospital, a news release said. How California firefighters are using AI to help spot wildfires A 911 call prompted firefighters and paramedics to respond to a single-story home fire. The initial call regarding the incident stated that smoke was coming from the home, located on the 18000 block of Deodar Street, and that people were most likely still inside.The fire was knocked down in about 10 minutes and authorities are still investigating how the blaze started.

The Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing: Insights from Philip Johansen, the King of Clicks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

If you’ve been swiping through your Insta feed lately, chances are you’ve stumbled upon Philip Johansen.With a physique carved out of marble and a charisma that could melt the polar ice caps, you might’ve taken him for a competitive bodybuilder or perhaps even “the Austrian Oak” himself.But this captivating gentleman is much more than a mere mortal.Philip (@hustlephill) is an accomplished digital marketer with a fervent zeal for propelling others towards greatness. Yet his ascent to the pinnacle of his profession wasn’t always paved with gold.Before embarking on his digital journey, he toiled as a plumber, filling someone else’s pockets. He weathered the vicious storm of addiction, hit rock bottom, and lost a fortune to scams, but he never surrendered.After unearthing the vast potential of digital marketing and enlisting the guidance of a mentor, he rewrote his own story, unleashing a torrent of achievement upon the world.The 7-Figure Accelerator: A Pla...

Challenging the Criminal Status Quo: Private Security’s Role

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

In the relentless battle against crime, Private Security emerges as a silent hero. Lumumba E. Beamon’s book Private Security provides a fascinating glimpse into the hidden world of organized crime, drug cartels, and criminal street gangs that dwell in the shadows.Below the gritty surface, this narrative uncovers the crucial role of private security in challenging the criminal status quo. This article explores key themes from Beamon’s book, shedding light on how private security confronts and reshapes the criminal world.Exposing the UnderworldBeamon’s book takes readers on an exhilarating voyage right from the first chapter. It transports them to a world where organized crime, drug cartels, and criminal street gangs operate openly yet remain unseen by many. Private security professionals visit this territory, not as law enforcement agents but as astute observers who, at times, influence criminal activities.Beamon’s narrative beautifully portrays these professi...

SF Giants’ Webb named NL Cy Young finalist

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

Logan Webb, the Giants’ ace and one of a few bright spots from the 2023 season, could see his efforts recognized in the form of the Cy Young Award.Major League Baseball announced finalists for each league’s Cy Young Award, as well as MVP, manager of the year and rookie of the year. All three of the candidates for the National League’s top pitching award are in the West division: San Diego’s Blake Snell and Arizona’s Zac Gallen are the other finalists.The winner will be announced Nov. 15.Webb, a 26-year-old Rocklin native, led MLB with 216 innings pitched and recorded the first two complete-game performances of his career, including a 2-1 complete-game win over the Padres on Sept. 25 in his final start.His strikeout-to-walk ratio (6.28) led the National League, demonstrating the control he showed to keep the Giants in the wild-card hunt before they eventually fell off the pace in September, leading to the ouster of manager Gabe Kapler. He was one of just...

Letters: Price is right | Remember amphibians | Buck and Romney | Money and guns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

 Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.DA Price is rightto focus on reformOn Oct. 26, I attended a gathering in San Leandro to learn more about Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.She answered my question and said she believed in rehabilitation. When I ask people it seems few others do. Even if the odds are against success, a society that does not put energy into reform is doomed.I believe that Price has empathy and her mantra should be to prosecute with rehabilitation in mind.Steven MorjigCastro ValleyDon’t forsake smallermembers of ecosystemRe: “Threats against the world’s amphibians are increasing” (Page A2, Oct. 5).It is incredibly disheartening to hear about the wide-scale endangerment of amphibian species across the globe. However, it is equally disheartening how often insects’ role in this equation is left out.Along with the factors mentioned in this article that threaten amphibians, one of...

Fat Chance Food Hall brings irreverent restaurant concepts to Livermore

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

Livermore has a new food hall bringing such new — and irreverent — dining concepts as Pimp My Ramen, Murder Burger and Plucked.Fat Chance Entertainment is the parent company behind Sauced BBQ, which has six locations across California, including its flagship in Livermore, plus Walnut Creek and San Jose. It also operates Plucked Chicken and Beer in San Ramon and Da Boccery in Livermore. The “Fat Chance” name stems from the founders’ realization that, when they started their first restaurant in 2012, they were taking a big chance, says Kristina Wulff, the company’s brand manager.The new Fat Chance Food Hall offers “food for every mood” and every family member dining out, Wulff says.A selection of menu items from Murder Burger, a smash burger restaurant concept, includes the Smashville burger made with ghost pepper cheese, Nashville hot onion rings, bacon and pickled jalapeño. (Courtesy Leonel Calara) The eatery, which opened at the end of Septe...

Video: Alcatraz swimmers have close call with cargo ship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A group of swimmers swimming from San Francisco to Alcatraz Saturday had a close call with a massive cargo ship that unexpectedly cut off their path. The United States Coast Guard is currently investigating the incident.Video of the incident (watch in the player above) shows the massive cargo vessel cruising directly through the area where the swimmers were. "We got to have Coast Guard, or somebody check back there by the boat because there might have been swimmers that might have been swept into it," an unidentified voice can be heard saying in the video. Traffic on SF Bay Bridge will be impacted by APEC summit No one was injured and no Coast Guard vessels were deployed to the incident at the time it occurred. The course the swimmers were on had been cleared by the Coast Guard, according to Odyssey Open Water Swimming, the group that organized the swim. The swim had been granted a permit approximately a year in advance, the group said."We are currently awa...

Santa Rosa man reported missing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:22 GMT

(KRON) -- The Santa Rosa Police Department is searching for a missing man. Byron Montgomery, 71, has not been seen since leaving his Santa Rosa home Sunday morning. Montgomery left the home, which is on the 600 block of Grandberg Court, at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Grandberg Court is in Santa Rosa's Roseland neighborhood, just off West Avenue. Santa Rosa homicide victim’s head found, grandson arrested Montgomery is about 5'9", 115 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a blue backward ballcap, a brown jacket and blue jeans. Montgomery left his home on a black "Pride" motorized mobility scooter with an attached basket, police said. He was going in an unknown direction. Police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances or medical issues affecting Montgomery's disappearance. Anyone who sees him is asked to call (707) 528-5222.