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A woman has tentatively settled her personal injury suit against a McDonald’s franchise owner after she allegedly suffered injuries while being handed a cup of hot coffee with an unfastened lid in the drive-through lane of a restaurant south of downtown in 2022. An attorney for Erika Nicole Turner filed court papers Thursday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kerry Bensinger notifying him of a “conditional” resolution of her case against Sanchez Family Corp. IV with the expectation a request for dismissal will be filed by Dec. 30. No terms were revealed. In her case, brought Feb. 29, Turner says she bought the coffee at the McDonald’s restaurant in the 200 block of West Washington Boulevard on March 4, 2022. The cup’s lid was not sufficiently secured on the cup when an employee handed it to her, the suit alleges. The complaint further alleges that management had the obligation to operate the restaurant in a manner safe to customers and that their alleged failure to do so in Turner’s case has left her with both economic damages as well as pain and suffering. In their

If this weekend feels a little longer than usual, you’re right — thanks to the Sunday morning end of Daylight Saving Time. At 2 a.m. Sunday, California and most other states will “fall back” one hour as the state returns to Pacific Standard Time. As usual, fire officials urged residents to use the clock changing ritual as a reminder to replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as emergency flashlights. Residents were also urged to ensure the devices have not passed an expiration date, and to clear dust from slots or sensors. Smoke alarms have a life span of about 10 years and have the date stamped on the back, fire officials said. Fire officials recommend a smoke alarm with good batteries in all sleeping areas, one outside each bedroom and on each level of a home. Alarms should be mounted high on walls, four inches to a foot away from the ceiling, or on ceilings, at least four inches from the nearest wall. On pitched ceilings, they should be installed at least four inches from the highest point. Smoke detectors should

As a devoted Republican who runs a cattle ranch and proudly talks about owning a gun, Shasta County Supervisor Mary Rickert is an unlikely progressive icon. But that is exactly what the 72-year-old devout Catholic and grandmother has become to some in this northern California county — which has been convulsed by conspiracy theories about voter fraud and other extremist ideologies over the last three years. Rickert is still a staunch conservative. But she has also emerged as an often lonely voice on the Board of Supervisors against a far-right insurgency that has roiled her county. (Shasta County) After an ultra-conservative majority took over in 2022, the board voted to dump Dominion voting machines in favor of hand-counting ballots. The supervisors passed a measure to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings in defiance of state law. And they explored hiring a California secessionist leader as the county’s chief executive. Rickert, whose personal style tends toward feathered blonde hair and flowy scarves, argued against much of what they did. On Tuesday, voters in her district, which stretches from Redding into the waterfalls and mountain peaks

He’s called “The Klaw” for a reason.  In the true spirit of Halloween, the Los Angeles Clippers had some players dig into a large bowl of candy corn to see just how many pieces they could pick up in one go.  As it turns out, grabbing candy corn is another thing Kawhi Leonard is exceptionally good at. The two-time NBA Finals MVP scooped up 154 individual pieces at once, which was the most on the team.  “I won?” he asked the camera, and upon confirming his victory, began clapping and even cracked a rare smile. “There it goes…big hands.”  The Los Angeles Clippers had some players dig into a large bowl of candy corn to see just how many pieces they could pick up in one go. (IG/@laclippers) The Los Angeles Clippers had some players dig into a large bowl of candy corn to see just how many pieces they could pick up in one go. (IG/@laclippers) The Los Angeles Clippers had some players dig into a large bowl of candy corn to see just how many pieces they could pick up in one go. (IG/@laclippers) And while

A three-vehicle crash in the High Desert claimed one life on Halloween, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.  According to an SBSD media bulletin, deputies responded to the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Auburn Avenue in Adelanto on Thursday at 1:38 p.m. on reports of a multi-car collision.  Two of the vehicles involved – a white Chevrolet Blazer and a blue Volkswagen Golf – were found to have been involved in a separate collision that caused the Blazer to collide head-on with a semi-truck.  “Through the investigation, deputies learned the driver of a white Chevrolet Blazer merged into the southbound lanes of Highway 395, sideswiping a blue Volkswagen Golf who was traveling southbound,” SBSD stated. “Both vehicles crossed into the northbound lanes…the Blazer then collided head-on with a semi-truck.”  Suspect in custody after LAPD officers shot during robbery in South Los Angeles The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity was not released pending notification of next of kin.  Both the driver of the semi-truck and the driver of the Volkswagen were uninjured, authorities added.  Anyone with information

Eye on America: AI medical breakthroughs, and a Disney Imagineer receives a major honor – CBS News Watch CBS News In Massachusetts, we learn how artificial intelligence is making medicine more accurate and improving patients’ lives. And in California, we meet an acclaimed Disney Imagineer and lifelong inventor who has over 100 patents to his name. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America” with host Michelle Miller. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Saturday Sessions: Hippo Campus performs “Paranoid” – CBS News Watch CBS News The four members of indie rock band Hippo Campus met while attending a Minnesota performing arts high school, and hit it big with the release of their first EP after graduating. Since then, they’ve just gotten bigger and better, selling out shows around the world and putting out multiple studio albums, including their newest release, “Flood,” which was hailed as their best work yet. From “Flood,” here is Hippo Campus with “Paranoid.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A three-vehicle crash in the High Desert claimed one life on Halloween, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.  According to an SBSD media bulletin, deputies responded to the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Auburn Avenue in Adelanto on Thursday at 1:38 p.m. on reports of a multi-car collision.  Two of the vehicles involved – a white Chevrolet Blazer and a blue Volkswagen Golf – were found to have been involved in a separate collision that caused the Blazer to collide with head-on a semi-truck.  “Through the investigation, deputies learned the driver of a white Chevrolet Blazer merged into the southbound lanes of Highway 395, sideswiping a blue Volkswagen Golf who was traveling southbound,” SBSD stated. “Both vehicles crossed into the northbound lanes…the Blazer then collided head-on with a semi-truck.”  Suspect in custody after LAPD officers shot during robbery in South Los Angeles The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity was not released pending notification of next of kin.  Both the driver of the semi-truck and the driver of the Volkswagen were uninjured, authorities added.  Anyone with information

A suspect has been taken into custody following a shooting that left two police officers injured in South L.A., according to authorities. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers responded to reports of a robbery near 92nd Street and Central Avenue just after 9 p.m. Friday. When law enforcement arrived on the scene and encountered a suspect, an officer-involved shooting took place. Police did not disclose what specifically led to the shooting. Sky5 was overhead at 10 p.m. and reported seeing ambulances called for two officers. LAPD said one officer was transported for a possible gunshot wound somewhere on the right side of their body. The second officer was transported for a possible gunshot wound or graze wound to the hand. KTLA’s Gil Leyvas reported seeing the officer with the hand wound taken out on his own power, and the other officer was taken out on a gurney – but both officers were conscious and speaking to paramedics. Two Los Angeles police officers were hospitalized after shots were fired during a robbery in South Los Angeles on Nov. 1, 2024. (KTLA) An ambulance rushes

National Ballet of Ukraine completes first U.S. tour in decades – CBS News Watch CBS News The National Ballet of Ukraine wrapped up a tour of the U.S. this week — its first since the fall of the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. Several dancers spoke to CBS News about the power of performance and how they’re keeping their nation’s culture alive amid the war with Russia. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine – CBS News Watch CBS News Chef Roberta Hall McCarron was nominated GQ’s Best Chef of The Year in 2023 and has competed twice on the BBC’s Great British Menu. McCarron specializes in Scottish cuisine, and our Dana Jacobson got a taste at her signature restaurant on a recent trip to Scotland. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Kratom products draw criticism from health experts Kratom products continue to draw criticism from health experts 03:05 When Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, decided to stop drinking in June 2022, she turned to a kratom beverage advertised as an alcohol alternative. Within a year and a half, Adeoye said she was addicted to the drink, “Feel Free Classic,” lured by what she calls the company’s deceptive marketing tactics. The 29-year-old account manager based in Austin, Texas, said her favorite podcasters promoted the drink, which the company Botanic Tonics manufactures and sells, as “a miracle” beverage that could help people trying to overcome addiction and embrace sobriety. Having struggled with binge drinking in the past, Adeoye was intrigued. Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink “Feel Free Classic,” after she sought an alcohol alternative. Jasmine Adeoye She said she was unaware the drink contained kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia that can produce feelings of energy, ease anxiety and reduce pain— but carries a risk of addiction, seizures, and very rarely, death.

How to prevent cardiovascular disease Tips on how to prevent cardiovascular disease 03:18 When Chris Abrunzo was in his early 20s, his father was struck by the kind of heart attack known as a ” widow maker .” The severe cardiac events are often fatal, and while Abrunzo’s father survived, it inspired him to take his heart health seriously, since family history is one of the strongest indicators for developing heart disease later in life.  Abrunzo started getting regular cardiac checkups  and he made sure to work out frequently and eat well. As the years passed, tests continued to show he was in great health except for some elevated cholesterol that he treated with medication. He had no symptoms of heart disease . In 2023, a family friend told him about a newer, more detailed test that offered a view of the arteries without any invasive procedures.  “I go in thinking I’m going to get a scan and be told ‘You’re doing a great job,'” Abrunzo recalled. “Well, I get scanned, and the scan reveals that I had areas of plaque buildup, many of which

Eye Opener: Rescue operations continue in Spain after flooding – CBS News Watch CBS News Rescue operations are continuing in Spain after flash flooding killed over 200 people. Meanwhile, the 2024 race for the presidential election is coming to a close. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

How migrant children are using soccer to connect – CBS News Watch CBS News Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with children. For those kids, the journey can be arduous. One Brooklyn teen came up with a plan to ease their journey with a ball and a field. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Updated on: November 2, 2024 / 8:10 AM EDT / CBS/AP Over 200 dead after floods in Spain Over 200 dead after floods in Spain, search for bodies continues 01:56 Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed more than 200 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Saturday. So far, 205 bodies have been recovered — 202 in Valencia, two in neighboring Castilla La Mancha and one in Andalusia, in the south — in Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory. People’s belongings sit in the mud after floods in Massanassa, just outside of Valencia, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Alberto Saiz / AP Rescuers were still searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings on Saturday, four days after the monstrous flash floods that swept away everything in their path in the east of Spain. An unknown number of people remain missing. Thousands of volunteers are helping to clean up the thick mud that is covering everything in streets, houses and businesses in the hardest-hit towns. At present

Inside the high-stakes race for a Montana Senate seat – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s not just the presidency that will be decided on Election Day. Voters will also decide which party controls the Senate. Right now, Democrats hold a one-seat edge, but the party is defending 23 seats. The seat most at-risk is that of Montana Democrat Jon Tester, who is facing a stiff challenge from Republican Tim Sheehy. Here’s what to know about the race. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Ed O’Keefe, Scott MacFarlane on the state of the race – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have covered some of the biggest stories of this election cycle. Now, with just three days before Election Day, both give their opinions on the state of the race. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Harris and Trump campaign in battleground states in election’s final stretch – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both campaigning in battleground states as the 2024 presidential election approaches. Both will head south today, with Harris holding events in Georgia and North Carolina and Trump holding events in Virginia and North Carolina. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Book Review Letters By Oliver SacksKnopf: 752 pages, $40If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. There are those who can write, and those who can’t not write. Oliver Sacks fell into the latter category. A neurologist by trade, Sacks was insatiably curious and wrote ceaselessly and joyfully about anything that caught his interest, which was just about everything. Readers get a new glimpse into his mind this year, nearly a decade after his death, thanks to a handsome new collection of the doctor’s letters compiled and annotated by his longtime editor, Kate Edgar. (Knopf) To read these letters is to be reminded of the deeply felt humanism and ebullience that Sacks brought to his prose: They include condolences, replies to fans and long scientific musings that read like dry runs for his books. There isn’t a shred of cynicism or pessimism to be found here, only delight in sharing ideas and enthusiasms with friends, family, colleagues and fans. Sacks did his level best to respond to every letter that found him

The Uplift: Trooper the dog – CBS News Watch CBS News An abandoned dog, left behind ahead of Hurricane Milton, is rescued by a trooper and given a second chance at life. Ukrainian ballet dancers use their strength and grace on and off the stage. Plus, a school custodian receives a big honor from the community. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On