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Fireworks-related air pollution reaches dangerous levels in Los Angeles area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

Air pollution reached dangerous levels in the Los Angeles area Wednesday as fireworks smoke lingered across the region.The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued an air quality alert for L.A., Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties where particulate matter (PM2.5) readings soared into the mid-200s in some locations.Short-term pollution levels, especially in Southern California’s Inland Empire, were among the worst in the world Wednesday, even topping China and India.A map showing air pollution levels in the Los Angeles area. July 5, 2023. (South Coast AQMD)The alert extends through Wednesday evening.“Breathing of fine particulate matter can lead to a wide variety of cardiovascular and respiratory health effects such as heart attacks, asthma aggravation, decreased lung function, coughing, or difficulty breathing and may lead to premature death in people with heart or lung disease,” South Coast AQMD said in its advisory.Pollution levels between 101 and 150 are consi...

Google created a more useful tablet. Here's how.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

I don’t typically recommend Android tablets over the iPad because the experience can be inferior. But now, Google has done something interesting with its new Pixel Tablet.It's an Android tablet with great hardware and software, but it's more useful at home.That's because it comes with dock that charges the tablet when you're not using it and it doubles as a digital photo frame.It's the perfect homebody!The box comes with both the 11-inch tablet and the dock. At this time, you can't buy them separately.The tablet magnetically attaches to the dock, which doubles as a charger and speaker.Pixel Tablet's software is clean and fast - it's basically a giant pixel phone.There’s a fingerprint sensor to unlock at the top and 128 gigabytes of storage standard.The best part about this tablet is that it’s aways ready for you since it’s always charging. Google has built in some software smarts that won't charge the tablet all the way so it preserves the life of the battery.When you’re not using t...

Man Dies in Pedestrian Collision on Jefferson Street [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near 11th AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (July 5, 2023) – Thursday evening, one man was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on Jefferson Street.Police responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., near 11th Avenue on June 29th.According to reports, the driver of an eastbound SUV struck a man who was standing outside of a marked crosswalk.Upon impact, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.Meanwhile, medical personnel pronounced the male pedestrian dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Emergency crews blocked off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup operations. Following preliminary duties, officers ruled out impairment as a potential factor.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased man. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.Losing a loved one in a pedestrian acc...

Father Killed, Daughter Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on East Comstock Road [Linden, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

Man Dead, 11-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized after DUI Accident near Duncan RoadLINDEN, CA (July 5, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a father was killed and a daughter was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on East Comstock Road.Authorities responded to the scene around 2:30 a.m., near North Duncan Road.Per reports, the male driver of a vehicle ran through a posted stop sign and was consequently struck by another car.Medics arrived and and pronounced the man, who was suspected to be under the influence, dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics took his 11-year-old daughter to a nearby hospital for further treatment.In addition, crews also say the other driver sustained minor injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers suspect that impairment may have been a contributing factor. At this time, San Joaquin County Officials are asking anyone with information about the Comstock Road DUI crash to contact them as soon as possible.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the the deceased man....

Negative Approach Hangs with Dwarves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

Negative Approach Hangs with Dwarves: Detroit’s hardcore kings Negative Approach have a loyal fanbase here in SoCal, and this show with Dwarves is going to be wild. Like, crushing circle pit-wild. Limbs flying like the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan-wild. Be prepared! No/Mas and Knoll also perform.Of a recent set with the Circle Jerk’s, we said “There are few hardcore frontmen more naturally intimidating that John Brannon, a man who sounds like he’s gargling broken glass. His stare burns through lead, as he prowls the stage. Honestly, we would have liked to have seen them further up the bill but we doubt the NA guys give a shit. Songs such as ‘Tied Down’ and ‘Ready to Fight,’ plus covers of the Stooges’ ‘I Got a Right’ and Sham 69’s ‘Borstal Breakout’ are the perfect appetizer.”This writer wrote a cover story for the Detroit Metro Times on John Brannon back in 2010, and he said that, “When we started Negative Approach, we held onto our back influences, like Alice Cooper and De...

Home sale prices from Santa Clara and The Peninsula, July 2, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

Residential transactions in Santa Clara and The Peninsula. Click here to browse previous weeks’ transactions.Occasional incorrectly reported, atypical home sales and special circumstances may be listed or alter the average cost per square foot. If the cost looks erroneous, please email [email protected] for more information.Atherton 94027234 Atherton Avenue $21,000,00005/26/23 Built 200710355 SF, 6 BR, 6.5 BTH238 Atherton Avenue $20,000,00005/26/23 Built 20113691 SF, 2 BR, 2.5 BTH96 Edge Road $4,600,00005/25/23 Built 19522150 SF, 4 BR, 2 BTH97 Juniper Drive $13,800,00005/25/23 Built 20125694 SF, 4 BR, 5.5 BTH67 Rosewood Drive $11,750,00005/23/23 Built 20109540 SF, 5 BR, 7.5 BTH236 Selby Lane $5,395,00005/26/23 Built 19632666 SF, 4 BR, 3.5 BTH244 Selby Lane $4,500,00005/23/23 Built 19953080 SF, 4 BR, 3.5 BTH354 Walsh Road $15,500,00005/26/23 Built 19522720 SF, 3 BR, 3 BTH Belmont 94002 1605 Belburn Drive $1,670,00005/22/23 Built 19491350 SF, 3 BR, 1 BTH300 Davey Glen Roa...

Taste-Off: The most delicious fruit-flavored ice tea — and the worst

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

Summer hydration starts with water, but when the palate begs for a change, there’s everything right about a deep pour of thirst-quenching, fruit-flavored iced tea.Quick, easy and somewhat healthy, tea falls into the “functional beverage” category, as it’s a source of antioxidants and polyphenols and delivers a touch of caffeine to boost energy and alertness.Bottles and cans of tea come in too many flavors to count, but the most popular on store shelves are black and green teas enhanced with lemon, raspberry, mint or peach. They can be sweet or tart, bitter or bubbly, and are sometimes laced with vitamins. For this feature, we loaded up on non-citrus, fruity teas. As peach seems to be one of the most popular, we opted for that fruit whenever possible.The best ready to drink, fruit-flavored iced teas have deep brewed tea flavor and a juicy dash of authentic, aromatic fruit flavor. Whether sweet or plain, they are so well balanced that all the flavors shine. Bad bottled ice teas are no...

The Ethiopian chef behind Oakland’s Mela Bistro offers health-conscious inspiration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

Punchy green lentil berbere hummus. Citrus-dotted honey wine. A homey ambiance sweet enough to feel like that special “third place.” None of this is accidental at Mela Bistro, an Ethiopian restaurant where chef Adiam Tsegaye balances warmth with complexity all while paying homage to her Northern Ethiopian and Oakland roots.“It’s a safe place to eat,” Tsegaye says of the gluten-free and vegan-friendly menu. Guests don’t have to worry about allergies or dietary restrictions when they enter the sunlit dining room at the heart of downtown Oakland – and that’s by design.When Tsegaye opened Mela Bistro in 2019, her goal was to create an establishment that her son, who has severe food allergies, would be able to enjoy.“I think the menu is inspired a lot because of him. Twelve years ago, I could not find anything gluten-free, dairy-free,” she says. “So I started going back to my roots, experimenting with ingredients.”Owner an...

Violent night in Hayward: Two homicides and 6 other people shot within 4 hours

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

HAYWARD — A violent four-hour stretch in the city left two people dead in separate homicides, plus six people injured in another shooting, according to the Hayward police department.The killings were among five shootings and one stabbing that left Hayward police scrambling on the Fourth of July holiday, according to Cassondra Fovel, a police spokeswoman.A person was fatally stabbed at about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday on Tennyson Road east of Interstate 880. Officers were still investigating a motive in that case on Wednesday morning.Less than three hours later, six people were injured when gunfire erupted on the 400 block of Ranker Place, Fovel said. Police suspect the gunman was among the people injured.At 11:40 p.m., another person was killed in a shooting elsewhere in the city. Few details have been released on that attack.None of the incidents appear to be related, Fovel said. Neither of the people killed was publicly identified Wednesday morning pending confirmation of their identity an...

Fatal overnight shooting in Fairfield being investigated

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:18 GMT

(KRON) -- A 26-year-old man was shot and killed outside a residence in Fairfield Tuesday night, police said. Officers with the Fairfield Police Department were dispatched to the residence in the 1500 block of Monroe Street at around 11:15 p.m. on reports of a stabbing, the department said.Officers arrived on the scene and found a large crowd gathered outside and the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid but the victim was pronounced deceased by paramedics, police said. Six people shot in Hayward on 4th of July The Solano County Sheriff's Office assisted with crowd control due to the large number of people gathered at the scene. Fairfield PD Investigations Unit detectives also responded and took over the investigation.No suspect has been identified, police said, despite the large number of potential witnesses. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Fairfield PD Investigations Unit at (707) 428-7600.KRON On is streaming...