Second whistleblower linked to Boeing dies after brief illness

WEATHER ALERT Winter Storm Warning WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Saturday, May 4, 2024 3:16PM A Kansas man is now the second whistleblower linked to Boeing to die in the last two months. A Kansas man is now the second whistleblower linked to Boeing to die in the last two months. The family of 45-year-old Joshua Dean says he died April 30. He had a staph infection that quickly developed into pneumonia. Dean, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, was reportedly among the first to sound the alarm about potentially dangerous defects with the 737 Max. In March, a former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker was found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. John Barnett, 62, was a longtime Boeing employee and worked as a quality-control manager before he retired in 2017. In the years after that, he shared his concerns with journalists. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

London mayor wins historic third term

Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party’s mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.’s governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general election.

“He’s big, strong and fast”: Why Lawrence Butler will be worth watching with A’s

OAKLAND – At a glance, Lawrence Butler’s first full year with the A’s has been merely okay. Butler delivered his first career walk-off on April 12, launching a 445-foot home run that same night, but through 30 games, he’s hitting .185 with a .599 OPS. Dig deeper, though, and Butler’s tantalizing potential becomes clear. He’s smashing the ball. He’s displaying more patience. He’s playing fantastic defense. He’s, in short, flashing glimpses of being a foundational piece. “I envision him being extremely successful,” Darren Bush, Oakland’s bench coach and director of hitting, said. “He’s big, strong and fast. When you have that combination and you’re willing to listen and you’re willing to learn and you’re willing to take information in and use it, you’re going to have a good chance of being successful.” The underlying number that immediately jumps out is his average exit velocity of 94.4 mph. Entering Friday, that places him in the 97th percentile, tying him with Shohei Ohtani and placing him just below Aaron Judge (94.6 mph) and Matt Olson (94.7 mph). It’s not just the exit velocity, either. Just about all

New book studies undocumented migrants and human smugglers

Jason de Leon has spent years studying undocumented migration and border concerns, trying to understand why people would leave their homes in search of new ones. The reasons can include climate change, poverty and violence, and in his newest book, Leon dives into clandestine border crossings like never before. Dana Jacobson has more.

Red Bluff CHP holding age well drive smart classes

RED BLUFF — The Red Bluff Office of The California Highway Patrol will hold an educational program on May 13 specifically designed for drivers 65 and older. The CHP said this invaluable program, presented by CHP Senior Volunteers and a CHP Officer, is free. The two-hour session delves into crucial topics such as roadway safety, reaction times, DUI awareness, and more. Participants in this enlightening program will gain knowledge and receive a Certificate of Participation, a tangible testament to their commitment to enhancing their understanding of safe driving practices. The class will begin at 10 a.m. and run until noon at the Red Bluff Community & Senior Center, 1500 South Jackson Street, Red Bluff. Due to the high demand and limited space of 30 people, the CHP urges interested individuals to secure their spots promptly. To reserve a place in the class, please get in touch with the Red Bluff CHP office at (530) 737-6746. “Join us in promoting and ensuring safer roadways for all Californians. Your commitment to enhancing driver safety is highly commendable, and we look forward to your participation in this educational

National Pet Month | Ronnie Casey

Approximately 85 million homes in the United States have a pet, and about half of those have more than one.  With so many pet households, there was no question that there needed to be a “National Pet Month.” The first National Pet Month was organized by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters -NAPPS (https://petsitters.org/) in 2006.   Most years have a theme, and this year it is “Companions for Life”, which aims to raise awareness of not only responsible pet ownership, but also to recognize the bond between humans and animals and the positive effects they have on our physical and mental health. Pets are excellent companions, no matter if we are grouchy, happy, or sad. Whether we are having a great day or struggling with the everyday nuances of life, they stand beside us. They do not care about our physical appearance, what job or amount of education we have, or if we live in a mansion or are destitute.  They love spending time with us, no matter what we are, or are not, doing.  Their constant companionship is treasured beyond measure, especially

Police log: May 2

The following information is compiled from the Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department and Corning Police Department. Trespassing Second St: Trespassers. are using a Vacant house. Traffic Complaint Home Depot on Main St: A truck just dumped 1,000 fish onto the street at about 9:46 a.m. Suspicious Person Burgess St/Hinkle St: At 9:55 a.m., a man was reportedly hopping into people’s backyards in the area. S Jackson St : A Male may be trying to steal a vehicle. Vandalism James Av/Lay Av:  Graffiti tagging in the area. Battery Walmart Supercenter on Luther Rd: Woman reported they just kicked and hit by a man on Wednesday. Greenville Rancheria Dental Office on Oak St: Woman struck three staff members. Animal Control Kirsten Ct/Givens Rd.: Two loose dogs, one golden retriever and a pug. Theft at Harbor Freight Tools on S Main St:  $300 worth of tools stolen. At Dollar General Market on Antelope Bl:  a Man walked out with a rug and other household items. Rowles Rd, in Vina: Garage was broken into. Not sure what is missing. Los Molinos Post Office on Golden State

The value of a volunteer | Barton

While attending the 2024 American National CattleWomen Region VI meeting in Las Cruces, New Mexico, we heard a speaker talk about “The Value of a Volunteer.” New Mexico CowBelle President Michelle Greeman made many interesting points. The 103rd Red Bluff Round-Up was successful because of the many volunteers at all the events that preceded the three days of rodeo.  Imagine what would have happened if our community of volunteers hadn’t stepped up for the rodeo, parade, mixer, pancake breakfast, luncheon, etc. ANCW members are professional volunteers since we volunteer our time for beef promotion and outreach education in local communities and across our states. We join ANCW and our local units because we believe in promoting the beef industry, want to help, want to be involved in something bigger than ourselves, want camaraderie with like-minded women, and love tradition. The difference between volunteers and members is that volunteers give their time freely to better a cause, while members pay to be part of an organization and expect benefits as part of their membership. We want to feel and find value in being members, and this