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Less than 9% of California still in a drought

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

Only small pockets of California are still experiencing drought conditions thanks to the historic winter storms, based on data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday.The latest map shows less than 9% of the state is still in a “moderate drought,” including sections of Riverside, San Bernardino and Inyo counties.Less than 9% of California is still experiencing drought conditions based on data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor on April 13, 2023. (U.S. Drought Monitor)About 25% of the state is considered “abnormally dry,” leaving 65% of California completely free of any drought classification.California was battered by at least a dozen atmospheric rivers over the winter and early spring, soaking the ground, replenishing reservoirs and dumping record amounts of snow in the Sierras.Southern California has seen much drier weather since the start of April. Metropolitan Los Angeles has received less than a third of an inch of rain over the past two weeks, according to the Ventu...

Air National Guardsman led online group where US documents leaked: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, is the leader of the small online gaming group where a batch of classified intelligence documents leaked, according to The New York Times.The Times reported Thursday that the national guardsman is a member of the branch's intelligence wing in the state and was the head of the private online group "Thug Shaker Central," where the documents leaked over the last few months.The newspaper reported that the documents gained broader attention after a member of the group took several dozen of them and shared them to a different forum online that was public.NBC News also reported the identity of the man.The Hill has not independently confirmed Teixeira's identity, and no one has been publicly named as a suspect in the probe.The Air National Guard told The Hill that it would not comment on an ongoing investigation. The Hill has reached out to the FBI. The FBI declined to comment to the Times for its report.Inves...

Disneyland to host its first-ever After Dark Pride Nite event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

Disneyland will host its first-ever after-dark Pride event in June, Disneyland officials announced on Thursday.The new after-dark event will occur on June 13 and 15 from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. A three-hour pre-party will begin at 6 p.m on each night.The event will celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and allies and will include entertainment, photo opportunities, specialty food items, event merchandise and more. Disneyland announces closure date for Splash Mountain ahead of ‘Princess and the Frog’ re-imagining Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Clarabelle, Donald, Daisy and Goofy will participate in a Pride Nite Calvacade down Main Street U.S.A. while showing off their special outfits designed for the event.Guests can also:Dance the night away with Stitch at the Ohana Dance Party located on the Tomorrowland TerraceListen to music and dance under the stars during the Pride Nite Dance Club, which will be located along the Rivers of AmericaTry their hand at country line dancing at the Golden Horse...

The Journey of Empowerment: Gabriella Phillips and the Self Image Studio Approach to Taking Your Power Back

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

Gabriella Phillips is a renowned Mindset Coach and Certified Hypnotherapist who founded Self Image Studio, a company dedicated to helping women who struggle with self-esteem and body image issues. Gabriella’s passion for empowering women resulted from her own struggles with weight and self-image.When she was just eight years old, she began dieting and battled binge eating, isolation, and issues related to body image for the rest of her life. However, her life story turned for the worse when she had to close her Boutique Day Spa in West Hollywood, followed by a period of darkness. Gabriella used food as a coping mechanism and eventually reached her highest weight of approximately 350 pounds. A feeling of shame overtook her, and she lost touch with her family and friends during this period.While Gabriella faced many challenges, she was determined to overcome them and create a better life for herself. With her tenacity, she lost over 160 pounds and transformed her self-image and ...

The Healing Power of Horses: A Look into Equine Therapy with Lauren Crocker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

When most people think of therapy, they envision a traditional office setting with a therapist and client discussing their problems. However, there is a unique and unconventional approach to mental health treatment that has gained popularity in recent years – the serenity of equine therapy.Equine therapy, also known as horse therapy or hippotherapy, is a type of therapy that involves working with horses to promote physical, occupational, and emotional growth in individuals. While it may seem like an unorthodox approach, equine therapy is backed by scientific research that supports its effectiveness. It is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after alternatives for those searching for an effective treatment. It is also the focus of Saddled Souls.Lauren Crocker’s Revolutionary Approach To Traditional TherapyLauren Crocker founded Saddled Souls, a nonprofit organization that provides equine-assisted therapy to individuals of all ages. A pioneer in the field of equine therapy, ...

Male Pedestrian Killed in FedEx Truck Crash on Jones Street [San Francisco, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

Geary Street U-Haul Truck Accident Left One FatalitySAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 13,  2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a FedEx truck crash on Jones Street left one pedestrian fatally injured.Dispatch received reports of the incident around 12:13 p.m. in the area of Jones and Geary Street in San Francisco.According to several witnesses, a U-Haul truck hit a pedestrian standing near a parked vehicle.Subsequently, the U-Haul continued to roll onto the intersection and crashed into a FedEx truck before coming to a stop.Despite the life-saving efforts performed by the witnesses, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital.His identity has not been released to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, footage from a citizen showed the U-Haul truck resting on Geary Street.San Francisco Officials will provide more information about the Jone Street truck crash once available.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies...

1 Hospitalized after Pedestrian Crash on Toro Street [San Luis Obispo, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Buchon Street Resulted in InjuriesSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (April 13, 2023) – Monday evening, a pedestrian crash on Toro Street sent one person to a hospital.Police and the Fire department responded to the incident around 7:48 p.m. at the intersection of Toro Street and Buchon Street.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the incident and the identities of the parties involved remain unavailable.Reports said that paramedics transported the pedestrian to a hospital to treat moderate injuries.Meanwhile, the involved driver stayed at the site of the incident and cooperated with the investigators.Police said that drugs or alcohol did not play a role in the incident.No further details regarding the Toro Street pedestrian crash have been released to the public. San Luis Obispo officials will provide more information once available.Investigators encourage anyone with further information regarding the pedestrian crash on Toro Street to contact them as soon as...

SF Giants catcher Roberto Pérez out for season after shoulder surgery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It didn’t look good when Roberto Pérez seized his right arm on a stolen base attempt in the Giants’ home opener, and the club confirmed the worst Thursday morning: the 34-year-old catcher was ruled out for the reminder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair his right rotator cuff.Already in a bind behind plate, the Giants will move forward with the duo of Joey Bart and Blake Sabol while they await the arrival of recently signed Gary Sánchez, who has played in four games at Triple-A and is still knocking the rust off after going unsigned throughout spring training.Pérez won the Opening Day catching job and started five of the Giants’ first seven games after entering camp as a non-roster invitee, but the Giants were cognizant of his past health issues. Pérez’s 2022 season was cut short by a torn hamstring that required surgery, and he missed time in 2020 and 2021 with issues in the same shoulder that was operated on Wednesday in Los An...

Donald Trump back in NYC for second deposition in Attorney General James’ $250 million fraud case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

Molly Crane-Newman | New York Daily NewsNEW YORK — Donald Trump was back in lower Manhattan Thursday to sit for a second deposition in the New York attorney general’s $250 million financial fraud case against his family real estate business.The former president, who was last week charged with 34 felonies related to business fraud, arrived with his motorcade at AG Tish James’ downtown offices on Liberty Street shortly after 9:40 a.m.Trump took to Truth Social after midnight Thursday, confirming his scheduled deposition and taking aim at James, who he has accused of being racist against him. In the hours before leaving Trump Tower, he accused the AG’s office of leaking his arrival time in more posts, saying it “makes it much more difficult for the Police and Secret Service to do their job.”“I will be heading downtown to meet with a Racist who leaked that I would be there at 9:30 A.M.,” Trump wrote.Former President Donald Trump’s motorcade drives by protesters as he arrives at th...

LGBTQ, immigrant rights groups issue ‘travel advisory’ warnings about risks of traveling or relocating to Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:16 GMT

By Anthony Man, South Florida Sun-SentinelEquality Florida, the statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization, issued a “travel advisory” Wednesday, warning about “risks posed to the health, safety, and freedom” of anyone considering traveling or relocating to Florida.An even stronger warning came from the Florida Immigrant Coalition.“Caution advised for travelers to Florida,” the coalition said on its website. “Travel to all areas of Florida should be done with extreme caution as it can be unsafe for people of color, individuals who speak with an accent, and international travelers.” The Florida Immigrant Coalition said that “every county in Florida poses a heightened risk of harassment, possible detainment, and potential family separation based on racial profiling.”Last month, the NAACP Florida State Conference voted to ask the national NAACP board of directors to issue a travel advisory for the state that would “urge the Black community to avoid visiting or moving to the state of Florida...