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Sickened sea lions showing aggression, biting people in Orange County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

Sea lions have been attacking people at the beach in Orange County who get too close and marine wildlife experts believe the mammals may be acting aggressively after being sickened by poisonous algal blooms. At the entrance to Dana Strands Beach in Dana Point is a warning to visitors about an aggressive sea lion in the area, one of at least three beaches where people have been bitten in the last several days.  “We’ve actually seen a number of surfers in the water that have been bit by sea lions and those sea lions are more likely to be sea lions that have had a seizure and are completely unaware of their surroundings, just erratically swimming and then they bump into somebody and bit somebody,” Dr. Alissa Deming of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center told KTLA.  Deming also said the aggression in the sea lions is likely related to the dramatic increase in sick marine mammals needing rescue because of a toxic algal bloom in Southern Californian waters in recent weeks. Through ...

Beloved Pasadena community boxing gym burglarized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

Police are investigating after repeated break-ins have targeted a beloved local gym, with equipment and irreplaceable mementos lost forever."When I came in, glass everywhere, I immediately just started to look for things that were out of place,” said Joe Hanks, the owner of Brick City Boxing. "I heard the initial break-in to the glass, and you just kind of go, 'Oh not my place. Not again for me. Not again.’”Hanks’ boxing gym is a place where locals from all walks of life come to train including, police officers, firefighters and children. Hanks said the gym is not only a place to work out, but also serves as a support system for the community."In my gym, I'm about the kids who are probably being bullied, kids who are probably just trying to find their space,” said Hanks. “It’s mostly for the kids who just need some confidence.”In 2011, Hanks was a professional boxer who ranked among the best in the world. During last month’s break-in, Hanks’ heavyweight championship belt and his fig...

Wish Book at Work Making Dreams Come True at DreamPower

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

Sponsored ContentHey there, Wish Book supporters and advocates for transformative programs! We have an exciting update to share, straight from the stables of DreamPower, an organization that uses the power of equine-assisted activities to empower individuals of all ages. Thanks to the generous support from readers of Wish Book, DreamPower has been able to make significant strides in expanding their programs, attracting new donors, and providing crucial services to military veterans. Let’s saddle up and delve into the remarkable initiatives they have undertaken!Progress and Update on Nicole:DreamPower’s dedication to their participants’ well-being shines through the inspiring story of Nicole Duarte. Nicole, a veteran herself, continues to attend the Horses 4 Warriors group weekly and is thriving in her journey towards healing and personal growth. Not only is she benefiting from the program, but Nicole has also become an advocate, supporting other veterans and introd...

Duran’s home run sparks five-run eighth as Rangers beat Tigers 8-3

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ezequiel Duran’s solo home run into the second deck in left sparked a five-run eighth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Tuesday night.Duran’s homer, his 10th of the season, came on a 3-2 pitch by Brendan White (1-2), the 12th pitch of the at-bat.Texas then pulled away with RBI hits by Corey Seager and Nathaniel Lowe, and Adolis Garcia’s two-run homer, all off Anthony Misiewicz.The rally made a winner of Josh Sborz (4-2), who gave up a tying homer to Spencer Torkelson in the top of the inning to end his run of 17 consecutive scoreless innings.Misiewicz was recalled from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the day when Detroit placed two pitchers on the injured list.The Rangers rallied from a 2-0 deficit with a three-run sixth inning. Josh Jung and Leody Taveras, each held out of the starting lineup because of batting slumps, contributed pinch-hit RBI singles.Miguel Cabrera and Tyler Nevin had RBI singles in the second inning to give Detroit a 2...

Former Laurel police chief sentenced to 8 full life terms on arson charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

<p>Male judge hitting gavel, calling court members to stand, United States justice system</p> <p>Male judge hitting gavel, calling court members to stand, United States justice system</p> The former police chief of Laurel, Maryland, will spend the rest of his life behind bars for setting fire to several homes and a car, all of which belonged to people he believed slighted him.A judge in Howard County sentenced David Crawford, 71, of Ellicott City, to eight life terms in prison plus 75 years for fires set in 2017 and 2018 in the county.The sentence comes after Crawford was convicted of eight counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of first-degree arson and one count of first-de...

Peterson, Nimmo lift struggling Mets past Brewers ahead of owner Steve Cohen’s presser on team

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo homered twice and David Peterson threw six scoreless innings in his return to the majors as the struggling Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 Tuesday night, hours after New York owner Steve Cohen announced plans to hold a press conference on the state of the team.The Mets won for the third time in 10 games and for the sixth time in 22 games. New York began the season with a record $355 million payroll and has struggled to a 36-43 record. The Mets entered Tuesday’s game 8 1/2 games back of the final NL wild-card spot.Cohen grabbed everyone’s attention earlier in the day when he tweeted: “I will be doing a press conference tomorrow before the game. You will get it from me straight.”The Mets, who were coming off a three-hit, 2-1 loss Monday night, started slowly again as Milwaukee’s Julio Teheran (2-3) retired the first nine batters on just 34 pitches.Nimmo opened the fourth with a 422-foot homer, the first of four by the Mets. Francisco...

Collier scores a career-high 33 to help the Lynx beat the Storm 104-93

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had a career-high 33 points and 10 rebounds, Diamond Miller added 18 points in her return from an injury and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 104-93 on Tuesday night.Minnesota made its first six shots of the fourth quarter during a 14-5 run to extend its lead to 94-79. After Seattle got within eight points, Miller made a jumper near the free-throw line with 36.3 seconds left to seal it.Collier scored 24 in the second half to help the Lynx reach 100-plus points for the first time this season.Kayla McBride also scored 18 points for Minnesota (5-9). Rookie Dorka Juhasz had 10 points and 12 rebounds for her first double-double. Miller, who missed the last eight games due to an ankle injury, was 8 of 13 from the field in 31 minutes.Minnesota scored 53 points in the opening 20 minutes for its highest-scoring half of the season.Ezi Magbegor and Sami Whitcomb each scored 20 points for Seattle (4-10). Jewell Loyd and Ivana Dojkic added 14 points a...

Muere Ryan Mallett, exmariscal de campo de la NFL, aparentemente ahogado en Florida

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

(CNN) — Ryan Mallett, exmariscal de campo de la NFL, murió este martes luego de que al parecer se ahogara en una playa de Florida, informó la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Okaloosa en un comunicado de prensa. Tenía 35 años.Los socorristas acudieron a una playa de Destin alrededor de las 2:12 p.m., hora local, por informes de que un grupo de personas en el agua tenía dificultades para llegar a la orilla, explicó el comunicado.Mallett estaba bajo el agua y no respiraba cuando el personal de emergencia lo sacó, según la oficina del sheriff. Murió en un hospital local, añadió la declaración.Muere Jim Brown, leyenda de la NFL, actor y reconocido activista, a los 87 añosMallett fue una estrella con los Razorbacks de Arkansas antes de ser reclutado en 2011 durante la tercera ronda por los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra, dijo la NFL. Pasó siete años en la NFL con los Patriots, Texans de Houston y Ravens de Baltimore.La NFL dijo que Mallett jugó en 21 partidos, fue 3-5 como titular ...

Flooded paths lead to Bike to Work Day detours

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Wednesday is Bike to Work Day in Colorado, and some cyclists may have to get creative on this year's commute.Flooding has led to a recommended detour on the Cherry Creek Trail as it crosses underneath Iliff Avenue in Denver."Usually there's a couple of places that are a concern, but this year is particularly bad with all the rains," bicyclist Sally Leibbrandt said.Leibbrandt bikes to work in Cherry Creek from her home in Centennial every day that she can and plans to celebrate Bike to Work Day accordingly.  Free breakfast, prizes for biking to work Wednesday She's planning an alternate route, however, after coming across the flooded path Tuesday."I decided to try something different tomorrow and see what I find on those trails," she said.A portion of the Cherry Creek Trail in Denver floods on June 27, 2023. (KDVR)The event is organized by Way to Go, which is asking drivers to be especially cautious Wednesday."It’s maybe even more important to let drivers know that ...

How the Australian Labor Party taught Keir Starmer to fight dirty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:39 GMT

LONDON — The history of the U.K. Labour Party is one of electoral failure. Only two of the party’s leaders have won general elections in the past 60 years.But with Labour now in an unfamiliar position — streets ahead in the polls as a U.K. general election looms in 2024 — leader Keir Starmer is taking advice from his sister party in Australia, which won a famous victory of its own last year.The advice from Down Under is simple — aim low and get personal if you want to win. Starmer’s Labour has been happy to oblige.“You win elections by using every tool in your toolbox — and we have now reached deep into the toolbox and pulled a few out that haven’t been dusted off in a while,” one shadow Cabinet minister said. April’s local elections in England proved a testing ground for Labour’s new approach, with the party trialing a controversial ad accusing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of being soft on sex offenders.The simple social media graphic showed a beaming Sunak bes...