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Wildfire torches structures in Riverside County; thousands evacuated

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

A fast-moving wildlife fueled by Santa Ana winds in Riverside County grew to 2,200 acres by Tuesday morning with no containment, officials said.The Highland Fire has already consumed three structures, damaged another six and prompted the evacuation of some 4,000 residents in the area since Monday afternoon.The fire began at Highlands and Aguanga Ranchos roads in the small town of Aguanga, was first reported at around 12:30 p.m. Monday and rapidly expanded in the hot and dry desert winds.“The problem here is not only the wind, but also very low relative humidity, which does not give good recovery times for fuels. So, the fuel is very dry and the humidity is extremely low and the wind is pushing it," Maggie Cline De La Rosa with Cal Fire told KTLA's Shelby Nelson.Cal Fire officials said that an estimated 1,300 homes have been evacuated in the following areas:South of Sage Road and Golden Creek East of Becker Lane West of Boulder Vista North of Cottonwood Creek Sout...

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run; LAPD searching for driver 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

A bicyclist died after being struck by a car and dragged down the street in the San Fernando Valley late Monday night, and now the search is on for the driver. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision took place around 11:40 p.m. as both the driver and the cyclist were traveling southbound on Van Nuys Boulevard near Burbank Boulevard. The driver struck the bicyclist somewhere in the vicinity of the intersection of Van Nuys and Burbank, police said, and the victim became lodged underneath the vehicle.  Armed and dangerous suspect wanted for violent Claremont stabbing arrested While being dragged down the roadway, the cyclist eventually becomes dislodged from the bottom of the car. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver then fled the area in a red Toyota sedan, believed to be a Camry or Corolla, authorities said. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD.

World Reacts To Death Of ‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

Former Friends star Matthew Perry died of an apparent drowning in his Los Angeles home on Saturday, Oct. 29.First responders were at the home on a call for cardiac arrest and found the actor unconscious in a jacuzzi.LAPD officials said there were no signs of foul play and no drugs found around Perry.Perry was best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the Emmy Award-winning NBC sitcom Friends. Alongside costars Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow, the six spent 10 seasons together from 1994 to 2004.“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” the Friends stars said in a joint statement. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”An autopsy has bee...

Juveniles on e-bikes not following rules of the road in Los Gatos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

Oct. 24SUSPICIOUS PERSON: 9:57 a.m. at Los Gatos-Saratoga Road and University Avenue. A man with rotting teeth abandoned his bicycle on the center median and walked away with a chainsaw in hand. He was gone when officers arrived.Oct. 25BURGLARY10:17 a.m. on Villa Avenue. Someone entered a vehicle and stole a laptop, an iPad, a drone and cellphones.PETTY THEFT: 1:46 p.m. at Nob Hill Foods on Los Gatos Boulevard. A woman’s wallet and phone were taken out of her purse while she was in the store.PETTY THEFT: 3:27 p.m. on Anne Way. A man said his black six-shooter Remington .22 was stolen roughly two months ago. He thinks his sister stole it.Oct. 26Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Deputies arrest car thieves in Saratoga Crime and Public Safety | Saratoga student accused of making criminal threats at school Crime and Public Safety | Man follows phlebotomist into secured Campbell PD parking lot Crime and Public Safety | Ma...

Apple unveils new laptops, iMac and trio of more powerful chips

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

By Mark Gurman | BloombergApple Inc. announced a new iMac, MacBook Pros and the third generation of its in-house Mac processor line, rolling out a first-of-its-kind M3 chip that boosts performance and graphics horsepower.The new chip lineup relies on advanced 3-nanometer manufacturing technology and more efficiently handles graphics processing, Apple said in a presentation Monday. The base model has eight main cores — the processing engines on a chip — in addition to 10 cores for graphics. The company also announced higher-end M3 Pro and M3 Max chips as part of a “Scary Fast”-branded product unveiling, an unusually timed event that kicked off at 5 p.m. California time.New MacBook Pro models, also unveiled at the half-hour event, will run the new processors. The company announced a low-end model at $1,599 with the standard M3 chip, as well as high-end versions that run M3 Pro and M3 Max configurations. The chip technology will make the new laptops more powerful while retaining their ...

MW power ratings: Unbeaten Air Force remains No. 1 as Fresno State rises, Wyoming falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

Last season, the Hotline published weekly ‘Best of the West’ power ratings that considered not only Pac-12 teams but those in the Mountain West and Brigham Young. The exercise was so popular that we’re adding a MW-specific column to our array of offerings this season.(All times Pacific)1. Air Force (8-0/5-0)Last week: 1Result: won at Colorado State 30-13Next up: vs. Army (11:30 a.m. on CBS Sports Network)Comment: Easy to envision some poor Power Five team that loses its conference championship game, then gets assigned to face the Falcons in the New Year’s Six and must deal with the triple option. In that situation, take the points.2. Fresno State (7-1/3-1)Last week: 3Result: beat UNLV 31-24Next up: vs. Boise State (7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network)Comment: Whatever Jeff Tedford told the Bulldogs at halftime, he should bottle for future use. Down 17-7, they scored 24 points in the third quarter to beat back UNLV’s upset bid.3. Boise State (4-4/3-1)Last week: 4Result: beat Wyo...

Man threatens to burn down Campbell fire station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

Oct. 236:01 p.m. in the 400 block of East Hamilton Avenue: A man, 27 was observed spray-painting a curb. He admitted to the graffiti and was in possession of graffiti tools.7:17 p.m. on Alpha Court: During an argument with her roommate, the victim claimed her roommate’s  friend came over and choked her.8:36 p.m. at Hamilton and Darryl avenues: A man, 38,  was stopped for a vehicle code violation and found to be DUI.1:23 a.m. at Almarida Drive and Mitchell Court: A man, 24, was contacted inside a vehicle with two juveniles smoking marijuana together. It was determined that the man provided the marijuana to the juveniles. A 14-year-old was in a separate vehicle during the incident and was found to be in possession of marijuana for sales.Oct. 2411:20 a.m. in the 1300 block of Camden Avenue: During an argument. the suspect forced open the window to the victim’s car and jumped in. He tried to steal the victim’s wallet and pushed her. The suspect then sent a video to the victim of them an...

A big free map of Little Free Libraries in the Bay Area (plus the world)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

Sometimes you need a Tom Clancy thriller for the airport, a classic storybook to put the kids to sleep or a random guide to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to kindle those dreams about quitting the office job. For that there are Little Free Libraries – baby-sized bibliotecas people put outside their homes to spread literacy among the community.The nonprofit organization Little Free Library – which is based in Minnesota and sports the motto, “Take a Book. Share a Book.” – has gone from a handful since its 2012 incorporation to more than 150,000 registered libraries in roughly 120 countries. You’ll often notice them on walks or bike rides, nestled in the neighborhood fabric like birdhouses stuffed with a Craigslist free-pile’s worth of old literature. But if you’re having trouble finding one around you – or just want to explore all the cool, hand-decorated libraries in the area – check out the Little Free Library World Map, which plots the entire galaxy of...

Here are tips to keep Halloween fun and safe: Roadshow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

Q: Halloween can be a very fun holiday. It does bring increased risks for pedestrians and drivers. Distractions are high, more pedestrians are out, and drivers are hurrying home for trick-or-treating.Halloween is the day with the nation’s highest number of child pedestrian deaths and one of the holidays with the highest number of DUI deaths.Make sure you plan ahead and use extra caution to keep everyone safe.I’ve compiled tips from the California Office of Traffic Safety, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Consumer Reports, and more.A: First, tips for parents and trick-or-treaters:Talk to your kids before they head out. Safety officials say most parents don’t discuss the dangers ahead of time, but doing so can keep trick-or-treaters safer.Stay on well-lit streets. Avoid busy streets.A mask may keep kids from seeing well, so make sure kids take them off before crossing the street. Use makeup instead, if possible.Carry a flashlight.Have a parent or older sibl...

‘It’s competitive’: East Bay school offers first cannabis education courses in Cal State University system

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:47 GMT

Cal State East Bay is offering a new educational program to train people to be leaders in the cannabis industry.The university is the first school in the California State University system to offer the strictly online cannabis certificate program.“California is the nation’s top market for cannabis and top cannabis employer,” said Kate White, the school’s director of professional and continuing education. “When I saw that this was in demand — and the state is lacking in quality training programs — then it seemed like a great opportunity for us.”The 6-month courses begin in November and are separated into four disciplines: cannabis health care and medicine; cannabis agriculture and horticulture; the business of cannabis; and cannabis compliance and risk management.Students will earn a certificate — not a degree — upon completion of the coursework of their choice, and the classes are open to everyone older than 18. Each course...