Los Angeles

Men’s health in focus with “Movember” and “No-Shave November” initiatives

Men’s health in focus with “Movember” and “No-Shave November” initiatives – CBS News Watch CBS News As men grow out their facial hair this month, campaigns like Movember are raising awareness about prostate cancer, mental health and the importance of regular health screenings. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss why preventive care is crucial. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Trump rallies in key battleground states as polls show tight race

Trump rallies in key battleground states as polls show tight race – CBS News Watch CBS News On the eve of Election Day, former President Donald Trump visited North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan, urging supporters to turn out in crucial battleground states. Trump campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss his final push. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Video captures moment soccer player killed by lightning strike

Updated on: November 5, 2024 / 10:55 AM EST / CBS News Lightning bolt strikes erupting volcano Lightning bolt strikes erupting volcano in Guatemala 00:28 A soccer player was struck by lightning during a match over the weekend in Peru, killing him and wounding four other players in a horrific incident caught on a live video stream of the game. The lightning bolt struck José Hugo De la Cruz Meza, 39, a defender for the Chocca Family team, as players and referees were walking off the field due to worsening weather at the Coto Coto stadium near the city of Huancayo on Sunday, according to Peru’s state-run Andina news agency. De la Cruz died immediately from the strike, Peruvian news outlets reported, before he was taken to a local hospital. The team’s goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, De la Cruz’s cousin, was left in serious condition, and three other players sustained burns. The video of the strike shows the players walking calmly off the field when a flash of light briefly engulfs Meza. A screengrab from video streamed by the Onda Deportivo Huancavelica sports broadcaster in

San Diego

When will presidential general election results be announced?

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Election Day has arrived in San Diego County, but when will voters learn the results? According to the county, there are over 1.98 million active registered voters in San Diego and each one has received a ballot in the mail. Mail ballots are counted if they are postmarked on or before Tuesday and received within the next seven days. Those who are not registered can still vote provisionally by 8 p.m. Tuesday. Learn how in the video below. Unofficial election night results trickle in shortly after 8 p.m., including the mail-in ballots as well as those received during the early voting period between Oct. 26 and Nov. 4. After those are counted, election night results will include only the ballots cast prior to polls closing at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the county. Click here to keep track of live Election Day updates and find key race results for San Diego County. Voters will have to wait to learn the next updated set of results as poll workers will be driving in from more than 200 vote centers located

San Diego

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers continue hitting the picket lines

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Behavioral and mental health professionals at Kaiser Permanente are continuing to walk the picket lines throughout Southern California this week. On Monday, workers at Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in Kearny Mesa started picketing at 8 a.m. and continued until 2 p.m. They joined other workers in similar movements happening across the state, including Kaiser’s Los Angeles, Fontana and Anaheim medical centers. Fighting for a cure: Thousands of people walk to raise awareness and money for type 1 diabetes research The strike, organized by the National Union of Healthcare Workers, continued Tuesday morning in Riverside, Woodland Hills, Irvine and Baldwin Park. NUHW began the strike on Oct. 21, shortly after the health system submitted a three-page document to the California Department of Managed Health Care, notifying the department of the possibility of a strike. In a statement posted to its website on Oct. 25, Kaiser Permanente said, in part, “The union has been slow-walking negotiations and creating theatrical disruptions, despite the strong proposals Kaiser Permanente has put on the table. We ask NUHW to engage productively at the bargaining

San Diego

Live updates: Election Day arrives in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The final day to vote in this year’s election has arrived. From the presidency all the way down to local city council races, San Diegans had the opportunity to cast a vote in a slew of consequential races during this election cycle — contests that could have sweeping impacts on key issues facing the region. Still have not made it to the ballot box? Find voter information in FOX 5/KUSI’s guide to the Nov. 5 presidential election. San Diego and California Key Race Results 2024 U.S. Senate in California San Diego County’s congressional delegation San Diego County Board of Supervisors San Diego Mayor San Diego County Measure G Proposition 36 All race results in San Diego Find national election results, including balance of power, here. FOX 5/KUSI will have live coverage of Election Day and real-time tracking of race results once polls close. Follow along in the live-blog below.

Los Angeles

Goldberg: Will Tuesday’s election mark a historic ‘realignment’ of GOP and Democratic voters?

One of the classic blunders of punditry is to write about politics right before the election. So, let’s look at what politics might be like after the election. One prediction is easy: Expect a lot more political inconsistency and hypocrisy. The term “ realignment ” gets used and abused a lot, because people have agreed to use it without agreeing on a definition . Traditionally, realignments are said to have occurred when majority and minority parties switch places. Starting in 1932, FDR pulled black, working-class and immigrant white voters into the Democratic Party, making it the majority party for generations. It’s a sign of how massive that coalition was that it’s been shrinking since the 1960s without Republicans ever becoming the clear majority party, though the story gets complicated with the rise in voters calling themselves independents. For the last 20 years, the parties have essentially been tied , and it seems unlikely that will change anytime soon. But there’s still a whole lot of realigning going on. Donald Trump has accelerated the trend of the white working class fleeing the Democrats. Meanwhile, college-educated and

Los Angeles

David Gilmour on nepo babies, deluded baby boomers and giving up the fight over Pink Floyd

It’s dusk inside an empty Hollywood Bowl as David Gilmour peers out from the stage and delivers his song “Dark and Velvet Nights” to no one in particular. A strutting psych-blues jam with visions of “great cities that toppled and drowned,” it’s a highlight from the Pink Floyd veteran’s strong new solo album, “Luck and Strange” — and one of the latter-day cuts his fans will politely nod their heads to a few hours from now between beloved oldies such as “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb.” At 78, Gilmour has been at this long enough to know what his audience wants, which is as much of Pink Floyd’s ’70s-era songbook as he’s willing to play. Not that he especially cares: “When I’m working, I don’t consider an audience member’s views because that’s the death of art, if you ask me,” he says after sound check at the Bowl before the second of three gigs there last week. “I’m sorry if it’s arrogant to call what I do art, but I’ll stick with it.” For him, performing his music is its own reward —

Inland Empire

Where and when the wind and fire threat will be highest in SoCal this week

According to the Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index we will have a strong Santa Ana wind event Wednesday and Thursday. There will be widespread critical, to extremely critical, fire weather conditions expected. If you live in a fire zone, the time to prepare is now. A red flag warning is issued when factors such as high winds and low humidity could lead to dangerous fires within 24 hours. A fire weather watch is issued when those weather conditions could exist in the next 12 to 72 hours. Here are some maps that show where winds and and dryness will created the greatest wildfire threat this week. Source: SANTA ANA WILDFIRE THREAT INDEX Related Articles Weather | Mud-caked volunteers clean flood debris in a Spanish town as authorities struggle to respond Weather | Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state’s tallest mountain Weather | Death toll in Spanish flooding surpasses 158 as officials begin search for more bodies Weather | Clear weather expected for Halloween in Southern California, rain coming Saturday Weather | Local mountains get first dusting of snow, with

Los Angeles

Georgia woman among those sentenced for being ‘money mule’ in Southern California fraud scheme 

A woman from Georgia who operated as a “money mule” in a large real estate wire fraud scheme was sentenced to jail time and probation in Ventura County late last week, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said.  Jasmine Shante Faniel, 39, participated in a scheme where scammers gain access to real estate transactions by impersonating trusted parties like escrow officers, real estate agents and title representatives, among others, the DA’s Office stated in a release issued Monday afternoon.  “This fraud typically occurs through sophisticated computer scammers operating outside the U.S. who compromise emails between the parties,” officials said. “Once fraudsters gain access to the transaction, they target buyers’ closing fees, sellers’ proceeds, lenders’ funds and even commissions.”  Ralphs parent company to pay CA $122M in opioid settlement The legitimate parties in the transaction send funds to the “money mules” after they are deceived through intercepted or manipulated emails, the DA’s office elaborated. The “money mules,” said to be low-level participants in the fraud, receive the stolen funds and launder them to individuals higher up in the scheme who are typically located outside of the

Los Angeles

Powerball ticket worth over $150K sold in Los Angeles

A Lottery player in Los Angeles struck it big by matching five numbers during Monday night’s Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 6, 18, 33, 48, and 53 with a Powerball of 21. The lucky ticket worth $161,556 was sold at Teddy’s Liquor Store at 2112 S. La Brea Avenue in the Mid-City neighborhood, according to the California Lottery website. Only the Powerball number was missing from the ticket, keeping the unidentified winner from hitting the full $63 million jackpot. Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 7:59 p.m. Powerball tickets can be purchased for $2 at a local Lottery retailer or a Lottery vending machine.

Sacramento

Senior sleuths are the hottest thing in mysteries. Here are 5 who take a page from ‘Murder, She Wrote’

By Chris Hewitt, The Minnesota Star Tribune Everything old is old again in Richard Osman’s latest comic mystery, “We Solve Murders.” It’s not part of Osman’s “The Thursday Murder Club” series, but his fifth book to feature detectives who are old enough to collect pensions and read Modern Maturity. And it’s part of a wave of mysteries with sleuths who are more likely to pore over clues while clicking away at their knitting than to race down an alley after a maniac. Many current series feature older detectives, so it’s a legit trend. But it’s not exactly new. Related Articles Things To Do | With a simple salad and dessert, this small-batch chili feeds 2 for under $15 Things To Do | Recipe: King Arthur Baking Co.’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie Things To Do | Horoscopes Nov. 5, 2024: Kevin Jonas, refresh and begin again Things To Do | My newly discovered, super helpful household tips | Everyday Cheapskate Things To Do | Local Calendar | Things to Do These contemporary books, including beloved series by Jesse Q. Sutanto and Alexander McCall Smith, follow in the

Sacramento

With a simple salad and dessert, this small-batch chili feeds 2 for under $15

By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fall is when many of us start to slow down, and at the same time get a hankering for foods that warm us up on a crisp and chilly day while filling the kitchen with wonderful, comforting aromas. If it’s easy to prepare, even better. And when said meal doesn’t cost a proverbial arm and leg? That’s a definite win in these economic times, when chasing down bargains in your local grocery store or farmers market has become both a sport and a necessary evil. In this week’s Dinner on a Budget, the goal is once again to create a filling three-course meal for two — hopefully with some tasty leftovers for lunch the next day — for around $15, or what I paid for a glass of wine at the airport while waiting for a flight recently. Cooking to the season, we decided to build the meal around a classic fall dish: a small-batch pot of beef and bean chili. Ground beef, like everything else, has gone up in price the last few years but it’s still among your

Sacramento

Recipe: King Arthur Baking Co.’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

Nothing says Thanksgiving like pumpkin pie — but what if you also added cheesecake and a gingersnap cookie crust to the mix? Ask the chefs at King Arthur Baking Co. behind this feast-worthy dessert, adapted from Susan Reid. “This crowd-pleasing pie now comes complete with a gingersnap crust to add even more warmth, color, and spice to this centerpiece-worthy dessert,” they say. It comes with a few tips: First, you can substitute 2 scant teaspoons of pumpkin spice for the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice called for in the pumpkin filling. Second, if you want a traditional flaky pie crust instead, skip the cookie crust and parbake a single pie crust, letting it cool completely before adding the cheesecake filling. For a deep-dish pie crust, increase the filling to 1½ times by increasing the sugar to 3/4 cup, using one 15-ounce can pumpkin, 1 cup light cream or evaporated milk and 3 eggs. Lastly, the recipe will leave you with about ½ cup of pumpkin leftover; feel free to freeze it or add it to smoothies or oatmeal. King Arthur Baking Co.’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

Sacramento

Can you rely on your mammogram to identify heart disease risk?

By Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would the patient like the radiologist to examine the images for heart disease risk? That’s what happened recently when a colleague visited Washington Radiology, a practice with more than a dozen locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. For $119, she was told, the practice would use artificial intelligence software to analyze her mammogram for calcification in the arteries of her breasts, which could indicate she’s at risk for cardiovascular disease. Washington Radiology is one of a number of practices nationwide offering this type of screening. Here’s what to know about the screening and whether research supports it. Related Articles Health | ‘Dreamers’ can enroll in ACA plans this year — but a court challenge could get in the way Health | Election outcome could bring big changes to Medicare Health | Overdose deaths are rising among Black and Indigenous Americans Health | What’s at stake: A pivotal election for six big health issues

Los Angeles

Online ticket thefts target Swifties. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Thieves hack Ticketmaster accounts, steal concert tickets Thieves hack Ticketmaster accounts, steal concert tickets 00:43 Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts tickets don’t come easy, or cheap. For fans of the superstar who manage to snag tickets, the thought of losing them never crosses their mind. But that’s exactly what’s happening to Swifties nationwide as hackers target Ticketmaster accounts, stealing customers’ tickets for resale on other sites. “It was like that gut punch,” Morgen Bernius, a Maryland mom, told CBS News national consumer correspondent Usher Qurashi in describing the moment she discovered the Taylor Swift tickets she purchased for her daughter had suddenly disappeared from her Ticketmaster account. “The tickets are gone — gone,” said Bernius, adding that she could cry just thinking about it. “It was devastating,” she added. Ticketmaster won’t say how many people have had their tickets stolen, reported Qurashi, but accounts of ticket theft similar to Bernius’ have rippled throughout social media over the past month. “I woke up and my tickets had been ‘successfully’ transferred,” said another theft victim, using air quotes. Maryland woman says Taylor Swift tickets stolen from Ticketmaster

Los Angeles

How congressional races could shape next administration’s agenda

How congressional races could shape next administration’s agenda – CBS News Watch CBS News With the balance of power in Congress at stake, Election Day results could determine the legislative path for the next administration. Scott MacFarlane reports on key races to watch. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Gold vs. silver investing: Which is better when interest rates are cut?

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Aly Yale Edited By Angelica Leicht Updated on: November 5, 2024 / 10:01 AM EST / CBS News Gold and silver are both precious metal assets worth investing in, but one could be a better bet right now. Getty Images/iStockphoto Until recently, inflation had been high in the U.S. That, in turn, helped to drive many consumers to safe-haven investments like gold, silver and other precious metals.  These precious metals are often considered a hedge against the declining dollar and a smart safeguard of wealth, which is why investors tend to flock to them during times of economic turmoil. But today, inflation is finally close to the 2% target rate, and the Federal Reserve has begun cutting its benchmark rate as a result. Does that mean gold and silver are still wise investments? And if so, which one is best for your money? Here’s what experts have to say. Learn more about your gold investing options now. When gold investing is better as interest