California Dolphin

Tuesday was a relief for Captain Troy Sears. He finally reconnected with San Diego’s marine life and with his customers. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Tuesday was a relief for Captain Troy Sears. He finally reconnected with San Diego’s marine life and with his customers. “I think we’re meant to be on the water,” Sears said. After 20 days of canceling reservations and sending out refunds, his whale watching company, Next Level Sailing, was back in operation. “What is it like seeing so many people here who you can now take out onto the water?” “I’m very excited to be on the water, to stop the bleeding. There’s a jump in everybody’s step.” I’ve been following Troy’s story since his business was interrupted. Three weeks ago, a Navy EA-18G Growler jet crashed into the San Diego Bay. Troy’s boat was stuck inside the Shelter Island Marina. The Navy blocked off part of the water with a crane that was used to pick up large pieces of the jet. It was Troy’s only exit, and his business was barely able to stay afloat. “That’s really been hard.

Bay Area

The best window squeegees for a streak-free shine

Which window squeegees are best? Windows collect a ton of visible dirt and debris, but window squeegees can help you cut through the dirt. Window squeegees are wonderful glass-cleaning devices that include a flat and smooth blade composed of rubber. These window squeegees are fairly effective since they push the dirt from the surface of the window. The Sorbo Squeegee Set is a superior window squeegee if you’re looking for a top product. What to know before you buy a window squeegee Types of window squeegee blades Most window squeegees feature a rubber blade that traps and pushes the dirt and water off of the window to achieve a clean window surface. Many blades are composed of soft rubber, but some come with hard rubber blades, which work better in hot climates. Some window squeegee blades are made of silicone, which works well in hot weather. Desired window squeegee channel length The channel of the window squeegee is the part that holds the blade in place. The channel is typically composed of metal. Channels come in a number of different lengths, but you should choose

The best kits for growing nutrient-packed microgreens at home

Which microgreen grow kits are best? Few things are more satisfying than sitting down to a delicious meal, but there’s one thing that can put it over the top: dining on fresh vegetables that you have grown yourself. Even those living in small spaces with very little room for a garden can cultivate fresh, delicious microgreens for their table. The best microgreen grow kit almost guarantees success. For good looks, ease of use and crop after crop of microgreens, the Microgreen Pros Organic Microgreens Growing Kit is our top choice. What to know before you buy a microgreen grow kit Even if you’ve never had success growing your own herbs indoors or even keeping a houseplant alive, microgreen grow kits are incredibly forgiving and easy to use. Still, there are a few things to consider before you begin. Space available A microgreen grow kit can fit in a small space, but you need to make sure you have room for the growing tray. A windowsill works best for most microgreen grow kits. If space is really tight, consider microgreen grow kits that are divided into

Bay Area

Opinion: What declaring war on the AP really means for democracy

President Donald Trump’s standoff with the Associated Press over its refusal to abide by his executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico isn’t a benign dust-up between a global media institution and a stubborn president. It’s a deliberate and carefully targeted strategy of media intimidation. When the AP announced that its stylebook would continue recommending using the “Gulf of Mexico” instead of “Gulf of America” because it is an international body of water and Trump’s order carries authority only in the US, the organization essentially formalized its disagreement with Trump. He couldn’t handle that, so earlier this month he barred AP reporters from White House events. The AP sued. It’s easy to shrug this off as just another annoying Trump preoccupation. But it is part of a larger pattern — one that includes booting NBC, NPR, Politico and the New York Times from their offices in the Pentagon and forbidding State Department employees from subscribing to media outlets including the Economist, Bloomberg News and Reuters. Here’s why this should matter to the general public. The American system of government has always relied on the consent of the governed, and

Bay Area

Live map: Follow the Bay Area rain and Tahoe snow

The first of two waves of rain was expected to arrive in the Bay Area early Wednesday, March 5. The updating radar map above shows current areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange. Rain is likely to be heaviest on the Peninsula and in the South Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains, the National Weather Service said. After a break Wednesday afternoon, the second system is expected to arrive in the early hours of Thursday. In the Lake Tahoe area, a winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday to 10 p.m. Thursday, with 6 to 12 inches of snow forecast above 7,000 feet elevation. Yosemite is under a winter storm warning Wednesday through 1 p.m. Thursday, with up to 14 inches of snow forecast, the weather service said. Originally Published: March 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM PST

Horoscopes March 5, 2025: Evan Mendes, use your intuition to guide you to what’s right

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Connolly, 51; Matt Lucas, 51; Eva Mendes, 51; Penn Jillette, 70. Happy Birthday: Call on your intuition to guide you in saying and doing what’s right. Distance yourself from extremism, excess and entitlement. Embrace who you are and what you want with enthusiasm, dignity and the intent to turn your thoughts into something tangible. Put your energy where it counts, and it will bring the highest return to you and what matters most. Speak from the heart and follow through. Your numbers are 3, 14, 24, 27, 32, 41, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Refuse to let anger set in when positive action is necessary if you want to get things done. Simplify your life, take care of unfinished business, and declutter and organize your space to ensure you can optimize your time and talents to the fullest. Personal growth will pay off. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hesitation will work against you. When in doubt, take a pass and focus on what you feel comfortable doing. Put time and effort into adapting your surroundings to suit your

Person of Interest Questioned After Possible Remains of Infant Found in Dumpster

MODESTO – Authorities questioned a person of interest Monday after what appeared to be the remains of a fetus were discovered outside of a business on South Ninth Street. At about 3:40pm Deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff, along with firefighters and medical personnel responded to a report of a possible deceased infant outside of a business on the 800 block of South Ninth Street. The area was quickly secured and investigators with the Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene. They processed the scene and gathered evidence to determine who may have been involved in the incident. In a news release, the Sheriff’s Office said they were questioning a person of interest, and the coroner will work to determine if the remains are in fact those of a baby and to determine gestational age if they are. Safe Surrender locations throughout Stanislaus County can be found at www.csa-stanislaus.com Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Rodriguez at (209) 525-7114. Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems

South Ninth Street Crime Scene Investigated

Central Valley TV South Ninth Street Crime Scene Investigated News Published 6 days ago on March 3, 2025 MODESTO – Authorities closed off an area near a gas station next to a Highway 99 overpass Monday afternoon to investigate a crime scene. Shortly before 4:00pm deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a gas station on South Ninth Street for what was initially reported as a person down. Firefighters and medical personnel also responded to the scene. Shortly after, deputies were instructed to establish a crime scene. Several additional resources responded. The investigation appeared to focus on a nearby dumpster. No further details were available at time of publication. Further updates will be posted as they become available. Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he spent most of his time helping survivors contact their

900-pound dolphin jumps from water, lands on fishermen’s boat

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Documents in Idaho murders case cite autism and the term “sociopath”

Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.

Man allegedly behind 2021 Kabul airport bombing being extradited to U.S.

Mohammad Sharifullah was allegedly one of two masterminds behind the Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 American service members.

Trump administration expected to seek to let Idaho enforce strict abortion ban

The Trump administration has signaled it will move in court to let Idaho enforce its strict abortion ban, a dramatic reversal from the Biden administration’s stand.

Inland Empire

Frank Miller’s Final Ride: The Union Pacific Streamliner M-10000 Rolls Through Riverside

Railroads and railroad travel were a large part of Frank A. Miller’s life. During his early life in Tomah, Wisconsin, his father, C. C. Miller, did railroad survey work. Frank joined his father in survey work when he was old enough. They often traveled by rail throughout the state. The year 1869 marked a major triumph in railroad travel. The transcontinental railroad was completed, joining the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad in Utah. Now, people could go from coast to coast by train in a much shorter time and much easier travel conditions. Five years later, Miller’s first grand adventure on the rails was in 1874, when the family left Tomah, Wisconsin, to move to Riverside, California. They went by rail from Chicago to Omaha, Nebraska, where they transferred to the new Union Pacific, taking them across the plains and into the mountains. Finally reaching Oakland, the family took a ferry to San Francisco and then a ship to Los Angeles. From Los Angeles, they traveled by train to the end of the line, which at that time was Spadra, west of

Inland Empire

Lead was found in Inland Empire schools’ drinking water

Lead pipes were banned in the United States in 1986. But dozens of Inland Empire school districts still had lead showing up in their drinking water in the past decade. California published its final report on lead in school drinking water in 2020. At that time, 18 of the Inland Empire’s four dozen districts and other education agencies had lead in campus drinking fountains or sinks, according to the State Water Resources Control Board’s last listing. The California Department of Public Health warns that lead exposure can harm a child’s nervous system and brain. Impossible to see, smell or taste, it can cause anemia. And very high levels can result in organ damage and lead to seizures or death. After testing, all these districts fixed the problems by replacing pipes, shutting off drinking fountains and adding filters to sinks. Still, many Inland students in recent years likely drank water with lead levels higher than the recommended standard. One of two new water fountains that replaced those with excessive levels of lead are seen at Victoriano Elementary School in Moreno Valley on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Los Angeles

One Dead in Five-Vehicle Crash in South Gate

A motorist was killed and at least one person was rushed to a hospital from a five-vehicle crash Sunday morning in South Gate, authorities said. Officers were dispatched at 2:38 a.m. Sunday to the crash at East Imperial Highway and South Garfield Avenue, according to a watch commander at the South Gate Police Department. A motorist was pronounced dead at the scene, he said. Firefighters and paramedics dispatched to the location at 2:41 a.m. rushed one person to a hospital, according to a spokesperson with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The condition of that person was not immediately known. No arrests were made in connection with the crash, the watch commander at the South Gate Police Department said.

Los Angeles

Some Hollywood Streets Closed to Accommodate Oscars

Motorists will encounter traffic lane closures in the heart of the Hollywood tourist district Sunday to accommodate the 97th Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre. The venue is located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd., on the corner of Hollywood and Highland Avenue. All lanes of Hollywood Boulevard are closed from La Brea Avenue to Cahuenga Boulevard. The street will remain closed between Orange Avenue and Highland until 6 a.m. Wednesday, while the sections from La Brea to Orange and from Highland to Cahuenga will reopen at 4 a.m. Monday. The sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue are also closed, leaving only an 8-foot pedestrian accessway. Highland is closed from Sunset Boulevard to Franklin Avenue until 4 a.m. Monday. Johnny Grant Way, which runs on the north side of Ovation Hollywood, will remain blocked until next Saturday. Other closures are as follows (except for local residents, business access and emergency vehicles): — The curb lanes of Orange Drive between Hollywood Boulevard and Johnny Grant Way are closed in both directions until Monday. — Both east and west curb lanes on Orange Drive from Hollywood Boulevard

DIMES: Joe Lacob isn’t here to ‘screw around’, will do whatever it takes to keep Warriors relevant

Warriors beat writer Danny Emerman shares his thoughts on the NBA. Late in the first half of Jimmy Butler’s Chase Center debut as a Warrior, the six-time All-Star drove into the middle of the paint and flung up an and-1. A few feet away, Joe Lacob rose in his seat and threw both arms up at first, then pumped his right fist. Lacob has seen the Warriors’ on-the-fly revival after the Butler trade up close, from his courtside seat post. Nobody is loving it more. That moment was the type of reaction that happens dozens of times a year, the type of image that serves as a reminder of the type of owner Lacob is: one that really, truly gives a hoot. He has proven as much time and time again, putting his money where his fist pumps are. Since 2017, Lacob has paid the luxury tax every season except for the lost 2019-20 campaign. No other owner in the league has shown a willingness to spend like that over such a period of time. And there’s no end in sight. Lacob wants to be

Five books we can’t wait to read in March

By Chris Hewitt, The Minnesota Star Tribune Is it getting sleuthy in here? There are a lot of mysteries on the way in March. There’s also the return of two fictional women we’d all like to have on our side if we were in the vicinity of a murder: Minnesota’s Cash Blackbear and San Francisco’s Vera Wong. As these five much-anticipated titles reveal, March also seems to be a good month for taking new looks at classic tales of twisted romance: Broken Fields, Marcie R. Rendon “Broken Fields,” by Marcie R. Rendon. (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE/TNS) The fourth in the Minneapolis writer’s mystery series featuring Ojibwe sleuth Cash Blackbear takes place, as usual, in the 1970s. This time, Cash investigates the murder of a farmer who was also her employer. She’s Dr. Watsoned by a child who may have witnessed the crime but has been too traumatized to speak ever since. A current Minnesota Book Awards finalist for last fall’s “Where They Last Saw Her,” Rendon is an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation. March 4 Broken Country, Clare Leslie Hall “Broken Country,” by Clare

Vaccination rates are declining. They might get worse as states relax rules

By Shalina Chatlani, Stateline.org More states are loosening vaccine mandates, scaling back vaccine promotion efforts and taking other steps likely to lower vaccination rates — even as a major measles outbreak spreads in Texas. Meanwhile, public health experts worry that the confirmation of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could add fuel to such efforts, leading to the resurgence of long-tamed infectious diseases. Kennedy has made numerous baseless or false claims about vaccines, including linking them to autism and cancer and saying there is “poison” in the coronavirus vaccine. This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which Kennedy now oversees, canceled the upcoming meeting of a scientific panel that was slated to discuss next year’s flu vaccines. Also this week, an unvaccinated child died of measles in Texas— the country’s first measles death in a decade. The outbreak, which has spilled into neighboring New Mexico, has now grown to more than 130 cases. Related Articles Health | Losing a pet can cut deeper than many people realize. Here’s how friends can help Health

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