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John Oates is sharing his side of the story over his legal battle with longtime creative partner Daryl Hall. The legendary rock duo, known as Daryl Hall & John Oates, have been business partners for over 50 years and are famous for their huge hits like “Rich Girl” and “You Make My Dreams.” Last year, Hall filed a lawsuit against Oates alleging that Oates attempted to sell his share of their jointly owned company, “Whole Oats Enterprises” without Hall’s permission. During an interview with Michael Strahan, which was aired on “Good Morning America” on Friday, Oates said he was indeed trying to sell his share of the company and explained the reason behind his decision. You know what? Daryl has always wanted to be his own man.’ I said, ‘I’m gonna give him the opportunity to do that “When this whole situation got mired in legality and really complex legal wranglings, I got frustrated,” he said. “And I said, ‘You know what? Daryl has always wanted to be his own man.’ I said, ‘I’m gonna give him the opportunity to do that. If I sell

As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* If there’s a one-year-old’s birthday coming up on your calendar, you may be trying to figure out what to buy them. With so many options to choose from, we reached out to several experts to get their input on what types of toys and accessories make for the best first birthday gifts. What to keep in mind when shopping for a first birthday gift Prioritize safety: Any gifts intended for a 1-year-old should be age-appropriate and not contain any small parts or pieces that could pose a choking hazard, cautioned child experts Dr. Amanda Gummer, a child psychologist and founder of The Good Play Guide, and Dr. Erynne Bowers, a pediatrician with Orlando Health. For toys, look for the manufacturer’s recommended age range. It’s often listed in the product description or on the packaging. Opt for sensory toys: Since 1-year-olds are just beginning to explore their environments, toys that can stimulate their senses are great gift ideas. “I love toys with soft, fuzzy, rough or

WASHINGTON — Proceedings quickly devolved Thursday night during a House Oversight Committee markup on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt, with GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez getting briefly locked in a heated back and forth. As the panel met to consider the issue of contempt for Garland over his refusal to turn over audio recordings of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur, Greene sparked outrage when she commented on Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s appearance. The Georgia Republican started by asking Democrats on the committee if any of them employ the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the criminal trial in New York of former President Donald Trump. As Republicans have sought to curry favor with Trump, they have gone after Merchan’s daughter, who has ties to Democrats, as they seek to undermine the case. Crockett, a freshman lawmaker from Texas, asked Greene, “Do you know what we’re here for?” Greene shot back: “I don’t think you know what you’re here for … I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading.” Ocasio-Cortez

Friday, May 17, 2024 1:56PM Despite weather events putting a pause on repairs, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Highway 1 will open eight days ahead of schedule. BIG SUR, Calif. (KFSN) — A portion of Highway 1 leading into Big Sur reopens to the public Friday. This comes more than six weeks after a portion of the road collapsed south of Rocky Creek Bridge. Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said there will be one-way traffic with a temporary signal. Before the reopening, a convoy brought primarily residents through the closure twice a day and only recently started taking the public into Big Sur. RELATED: Isolated travelers escorted past Big Sur Hwy 1 road collapse as state parks remain closed The road closure affected not only residents in the area but businesses too. “It’s been a significant financial impact on us, on the Big Sur River Inn as a business as well as the entire business community down here in Big Sur,” said Colin Twohig, General Manager at the Big Sur River Inn. “Mostly hospitality, but every business down here has been impacted by the limited accessibility.” Newsom’s

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers will go 14-3 this regular season. Yep, that’s the prediction, leading into a Super Bowl return in New Orleans, where they’ll beat Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers. Too much of a stretch? Look, the 49ers went 12-5 last year, 13-4 in 2022, and they’ve posted double-digit wins in four of the past five seasons. Their roster is still stacked (for at least one more season), especially on offense. They have a Pro Bowl quarterback (Brock Purdy), their backfield features the NFL’s 2023 rushing king (Christian McCaffrey), the three-time All-Pro left tackle (Trent Williams) hasn’t retired, their tight end (George Kittle) reclaimed First-Team All-Pro honors in a year Travis Kelce owned the spotlight, and their wide receivers all have something to prove. That talented cast produced just 22 points – 19 in regulation – and that wasn’t enough to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Welcoming the Detroit Lions back to Levi’s Stadium on Dec. 30 certainly could pack heavy implications for the playoffs, where the 49ers rallied past the Lions to win last season’s NFC championship. And

SAN JOSE — Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is three months into his Achilles recovery and he drew encouragement Thursday night by walking onto the California Theatre stage to receive the Dwight Clark Legacy Award. Greenlaw is still recovering from surgery on his left Achilles four days after he devastatingly tore it coming off the 49ers’ sideline in Super Bowl LVIII. “It’s a long, slow process. I’m feeling really good. I’m happy to walk on stage, actually,” Greenlaw said before an audience of about 2,000 who showed up to support the Golden Heart Fund benefiting 49ers’ alumni. ”I’m getting my strength and mobility,” Greenlaw added. “I’m doing whatever it takes to get back on the field as soon as possible.” The 49ers are expected to open training camp in late July with Greenlaw going on the Physically Unable to Perform list, where he likely will remain for the start of the season and thus keep him out the first four games, if not longer until he’s fully healthy. In a contingency plan to fill in for Greenlaw, the 49ers signed De’Vondre Campbell, formerly of the Green Bay

VINA – At this year’s California State Fair Wine Competition, the oldest wine competition in the United States, one winery walked away with three of the six coveted Golden Bears, New Clairvaux Vineyard. In the double-blind completion, the judges and controllers of the event had no idea who any of the wine producers were. They even have their computer program used for this intricate judging process of nearly 2,000 entrees. DN fileAimee Sunseri, winemaker at New Clairvaux Vineyard, shows off a recent Golden Bear Award from the California State Fair on behalf of the vineyard’s score of 100, “Best of Show – White” wine St. James Assyrtiko. (DN file) According to the winery, wines were grouped by similar categories, such as the varietal Albariño, a Spanish grape grown in many parts of California. The judges were then given up to 12 wines at a time, and they graded either no medal, bronze, silver, or gold. If all three judges give the entry a gold, it is deemed Double Gold. All Double Gold entries in each varietal come back to be judged again to determine which

RED BLUFF— Tehama County has begun the process of altering several sections of the county code so the Tax Collector’s Office can better collect transient occupancy taxes. The first change, while seemingly simple, is a significant shift. It removes the term ‘licensed collector’ from the chapter, making the collection of transient occupancy tax the direct responsibility of the tax collector. This change, as explained by Tax Collector Parker Hunt, aligns with the current practice in California, where no licensed collector is involved in collecting transient occupancy taxes. Another change is adding a permit process and giving the Tax Collector’s Office some enforcement mechanisms to enforce the permit. “That will allow us to track these, monitor and then we will have some collection tools,” Hunt said. “We are going to be able to set up auto-pay, and they are going to have an online interface. We are putting a whole collection portal in.” He promised it would be easy for the community to use this system. The third piece of this change is adding a permanent fee to run the program. The tax collector’s office needs

Dear Cheapskate: I have three credit cards with interest rates upwards of 30%, the result of late payments in the past. With my limited budget, I can only manage the minimum monthly payment on each, which is more than $200 per account. Despite paying on time for many months now, huge finance (interest) charges have pushed me over the limit on more than one occasion in the past year. It is because of this over-limit issue and the high balances that the creditors won’t lower my interest rates. I can’t keep paying over $600 a month, and I can’t pay more to make a bigger dent in my debt. What else can I say to get them to lower my interest rates? — Jen, Texas Dear Jen: I’m not sure anything you plead, beg or promise will do any good at all. But take heart! Your situation may make you a perfect candidate for credit counseling. A reputable credit counselor (there are lots of scam artists out there these days, so be very careful) will contact each of your creditors on your behalf to set

Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.

ESPN had footage of Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness, with traffic shut down for about a mile in both directions.

Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.

“An armed man somehow climbed up the synagogue and threw … a sort of molotov cocktail into the main praying room,” local mayor says.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 36; Derek Hough, 39; Trent Reznor, 59; Craig Ferguson, 62. Happy Birthday: You have more going for you than you realize. Embrace life; don’t let it pass you by. Take the plunge and do what motivates you. Get involved, expand your knowledge, skills and experience, and get out and enjoy what life has to offer. This year is about movement, taking a chance and following your heart. It’s up to you to make things happen. Stop dreaming and start doing. Your numbers are 6, 17, 22, 29, 31, 34, 48. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep moving, but pay attention to detail and oversee every step to ensure you get the most out of your day. Refrain from sharing financial information or secrets to your success, regardless of who applies pressure. Work hard and reap the rewards. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t fold under pressure. Clear your head, look at the facts and start your journey. Listen, share ideas and participate in events and activities that interest you. If you are willing to step up and participate

A rare “high risk” warning for flash flooding issued in Texas and Louisiana. By Emily Shapiro, Max Golembo, and Melissa Griffin Friday, May 17, 2024 9:32AM Clouds dominate once again. A peek of sun or two can’t be ruled out, but overall limited. HOUSTON — At least four people have died Thursday after an “exceptionally” strong storm hit Texas, according to Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Preliminary investigations indicate falling trees caused two deaths and a fallen crane caused one, according to Houston Police Chief Samuel Pena. Urging Houston, Texas, residents to stay home, Whitmire said the city was in “recovery mode” and schools will be closed in the Houston area on Friday. A rare “high risk” warning for flash flooding was issued in Texas and Louisiana early Thursday as the states braced for up to 9 inches of rain in 24 hours. “The high risk area has seen over 600% of their normal rainfall for the past two weeks alone,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned, and the flash flooding could be life-threatening. “High risk” days account for just 4% of days, but they

McDonald’s plans to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers’ frustration with high prices. The deal would let customers get a four-piece McNugget, small fries, a small drink and either a McDouble burger or a McChicken sandwich for $5 in most areas, according to a person familiar with the deal who wasn’t authorized to discuss its details. The month-long deal is scheduled to begin June 25 and will be advertised nationally. Some stores with higher costs, like those in California or Hawaii, may charge more, the person said. McDonald’s didn’t confirm the upcoming deal when asked about it Thursday by The Associated Press. But the Chicago-based burger giant said last month that it was planning to step up deals to combat slowing customer traffic in some markets. “We know how much it means to our customers when McDonald’s offers meaningful value and communicates it through national advertising,” McDonald’s said in a statement Wednesday. The meal deal would be a substantial discount from the list prices for the items that will be included in the limited-time deal.

North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea’s military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.

Jr High CHSRA State Finals, .22 Light Rifle results for top 4 and Dist. 1 Red Bluff, CA     May 15, 2024 1 – Klint McPherson, District 2       258 2 – Dalton Vandeburg, Cottonwood 241 3 –  Gilbert Fresquez, District 3      239 4 – Cannon Miller, District 8           225 The top 4 qualify for the National Finals Local competitors 12 – Fllint Moyles, Etna                 205 13 –  Colt Bray, Montague              203 19 – Royce Ginochio                     182 20 – Levi Andrews, Orland            176 23 – Jack Kerr, Red Bluff               162 27 – Falyn Owen, Gerber.             155 28 – Carson Cash, Montague        150 60 were signed up for .22 Light Rifle

Not too long ago, the name U.S. Steel was symbolic of America’s industrial might. It was the biggest, most important company in the world. Or maybe it just seemed like it was. Whatever it was then, now it’s just a shadow of its former self. But after decades of economic upheaval, recession, and increased competition from Asia, it has a chance to be revived. A significant capital investment, money enough to allow it to play a significant role in the U.S. manufacturing renaissance that some experts say is just around the corner, is on the table. A proposed alliance with Nippon Steel promises job preservation and considerable growth, a prospect that should be of great interest to policymakers. The prospect, however, leaves some people cold. It’s not that they don’t want the money. They’re opposed to the idea of U.S. Steel allying with a Japanese company. They shouldn’t be. Nippon Steel is offering a $14 billion investment that will help restore the firm to its former glory. The deal would preserve every existing job and honor the union contracts now in force. You’d think that

HOUSTON — The Oakland A’s were hopeful they had left the numerous woes of the 2023 season behind. But most of this month, especially this past week, has been a reminder that the A’s remain a massive work in progress after last season’s 50-win campaign. Rookie Joey Loperfido hit his first major league home run and Cristian Javier pitched six scoreless innings Thursday night to help the Houston Astros beat the Athletics 8-1 and complete a four-game sweep at Minute Maid Park. The victory extended Houston’s winning streak to a season-high five games. The Astros have won seven of their last eight. The A’s, meanwhile, have lost five straight and are 5-10 this month as they fell behind the Astros into fourth place in the American League West. While they Athletics were outscored 17-13 in losing two of three games to the Mariners last week, they were outclassed by the Astros and outscored 22-4 in this series. Oakland (19-27) now closes a 10-game road trip with a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals (26-19), who sit in second place in the AL Central. “Coming

Friday, May 17, 2024 1:52AM The mission is to cultivate the next generation of storytellers with the “Magic of Storytelling” campaign. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — At Columbia Elementary School Thursday, first grade Cougars were welcomed into the library by pounding paws with Principal Mike Rivard. “Yes! Go shop books!” Rivard told a student. Their normal reading area was transformed with balloons and streamers and, most importantly, books for students. “We’re having the book giveaway.” Rivard said. Through a partnership with ABC30’s parent company Disney, First Book and Educational Employees Credit Union, more than 2,200 books are being given to kids Pre-K to second grade in the Fresno Unified School District. The mission is to cultivate the next generation of storytellers with the “Magic of Storytelling” campaign. It can also help build libraries for children who don’t have books at home. “This is just an added plus so that more kids have more books in their home library and they can spend time in text in the evenings, weekends and throughout the summer,” Rivard said. Each student was able to stroll down tables filled with tales