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Ohio father of fentanyl victim launches billboard campaign along California freeways

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

Jim Rauh has been fighting his own war against fentanyl since it claimed the life of his 37-year-old son, Thomas, in 2015.That’s when he formed Families Against Fentanyl, a nonpartisan nonprofit that has drawn the attention and support of former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and former CIA Director John Brennan, among others. Rauh believes the cheap synthetic opiate — which has killed more Americans than World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars combined — is a threat to national security.As of Friday, 48,722 people have signed the organization’s petition to persuade the U.S. government to declare fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction.“I would sacrifice my life to get rid of this stuff,” Rauh said in a telephone interview.Now the Ohio man has taken his campaign to billboards along Southern California freeways in Los Angeles and Orange counties, with signs carrying the stark message: “Fentanyl is the number one cause of death for Americans age 18 to 45.”State No. 1 in fent...

13-year-old in stolen car causes Northern California crash that kills 1 and injures ‘nearly one dozen’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

By Shaun Holkko | Daily DemocratA 13-year-old boy could face felony vehicular manslaughter charges after causing a three-car-crash that killed one and injured at least 10 others on Saturday in Woodland.According to Woodland Police Department Sgt. Victoria Danzl, a WPD officer spotted a vehicle driving erratically on Saturday afternoon northbound on College Street. The officer pursued the car to the intersection of College and Court Streets where it collided with two other vehicles and caused two cars to catch on fire at about 4:27 p.m.The Woodland Fire Department quickly arrived and requested four ambulances to respond to the scene, Danzl stated. One person died and “nearly one dozen” others were injured, according to the WPD. Three minors including a 3-year-old were injured in the crash, Danzl stated. The extent of the injuries are being assessed.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Video shows parolee in fatal shootout with California cops Crime and Public Saf...

ABBA’s long-term guitarist Lasse Wellander dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

By Amy Woodyatt | CNNABBA’s long-term guitarist Lasse Wellander has died after a short battle with cancer, his family announced.The Swedish pop group described Wellander’s talent as “immense,” and paid tribute to a “dear friend, a fun guy and a superb guitarist.”“It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep. Lasse recently fell ill in what turned out to be spread cancer and early on Good Friday he passed away, surrounded by his loved ones,” a statement posted to the guitarist’s Facebook page on Sunday said.“You were an amazing musician and humble as few, but above all you were a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather,” the statement added.“Kind, safe, caring and loving … and so much more, that cannot be described in words. A hub in our lives, and it’s unbelievable that we now have to live on without you.”“Lasse was a...

Have questions about birds? Read this first

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

People ask me a lot of questions about birds. So let’s clear up some things.• “When do the hummingbirds get here?” They are always here. In the Bay Area, Anna’s hummingbirds are common all year round. Although we do get an additional influx of smaller, rusty-sided Allen’s hummingbirds in spring and summer, they are always in the minority compared to the far more abundant Anna’s hummingbirds.• Backyard bird ID lightning round: “What is the big yellow bird on my hummingbird feeder?” That’s a hooded oriole, just arrived back from Mexico. They enjoy both nectar and jelly. “What are the little yellow birds on my seed feeder?” Mostly lesser goldfinches, with American goldfinches in some yards. “What are the red birds on my feeder?” Those are male house finches, while the streaky brown birds of the same shape and size are female house finches. “What is the really loud bird I hear singing even at night?” A mockingbird, our most extraordinary singer. See what imitations you can recognize and...

A midcentury jewel-box gem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

Situated down a long driveway this secluded midcentury home sits alone and is flanked by a flagstone patio, lush gardens, landscaped paths and a special treat. Go up the outdoor winding staircase to the “ship” deck where you can enjoy breathtaking bay and city views.This fabulous home features oversize windows and lovely patio and yard areas. Enjoy the all-level-in living that this midcentury house has to offer. Enter into the living/dining room with two walls of oversize windows and a glass sliding door leading to the wonderful patio and yard areas. Enjoy freshly polished wood floors and a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen combines the original charm of the midcentury style with updates of the modern conveniences. Quartz countertops, gas cooktop, on-trend tile backsplash and floors, plus a cozy breakfast corner combined with tons of cabinet space complete this one-of-a-kind kitchen.This house offers three bedrooms, one is a primary suite, and the other two bedrooms...

Video shows parolee in fatal shootout with California cops

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

A parolee attempting to evade arrest died after he was shot multiple times by police while exchanging gunfire with officers in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood in March, uniform-worn camera footage released last week shows.On March 8, Los Angeles Police Department narcotics officers were conducting surveillance near the intersection of Prince Street and North Broadway when they spotted the parolee, who was identified as a suspect in an extortion investigation in LAPD’s Hollenbeck division, which includes Lincoln Heights, LAPD Capt. Kelly Muniz said in a video released by police. K-9 officers with the LAPD’s elite Metropolitan Division were called in for backup after authorities lost sight of the suspect, identified as Los Angeles resident Jonathan Magana.A K9 dog with one of the search teams alerted officers to a downstairs unit that was under construction in a multi-unit building in the 3800 block of North Broadway Street.Officers then attempted to order Magana, 32, who was inside ...

Maryland fire safety bill prompted by Silver Spring high rise blaze faces midnight deadline

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

Maryland lawmakers have until midnight Monday to pass a fire safety bill written in response to the February fire at the Arrive Silver Spring high rise apartment building that killed a 25-year-old woman, injured 15 and left hundreds out of their homes.As written, by Del. Lorig Charkoudian, a Democrat from Montgomery County, the Melanie Diaz Sprinklers Save Lives Act would have required landlords to install fire alarm in all apartment corridors by July 1 of this year. Diaz was killed in the Feb. 18 fire.While new buildings are now required to install sprinkles, in older buildings like the Arrive Silver Spring, landlords have until 2033 to retrofit older buildings with sprinklers.More Maryland NewsMore Local NewsCharkoudian’s original bill, HB1292, would have also required each unit of a high rise not protected by automatic sprinklers to be equipped with a fire extinguisher.Given the short time period between the bill’s introduction and Monday midnight’s legislative ...

Heartworm disease: Protecting your pet’s heart

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

This content is provided by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital.Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease that affects dogs and cats. April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to learn about this disease and take steps to protect your pets. In this article, we’ll explore the basics of Heartworm Disease and discuss how to prevent and treat it.Heartworm Disease is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. It is spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it picks up the immature heartworms and can then transmit them to other animals through subsequent bites. Once inside the host’s body, the heartworm larvae migrate to the heart and lungs, where they grow into adult worms that can reach up to 12 inches in length.Heartworm Disease can be difficult to detect in its early stages, as symptoms may not be apparent until the disease has progressed. Some common symptoms of Heartworm Disease in dogs...

Encuentran dentro de un vehículo sumergido el cuerpo que podría ser de un maestro desaparecido desde 2020

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

(CNN) — Se cree que un cuerpo encontrado dentro de un vehículo sumergido es el del desaparecido maestro del área de Daytona, Robert Heikka, quien ha estado desaparecido por más de dos años.El cuerpo fue recuperado este sábado después de que los equipos locales de búsqueda y recuperación detectaran un vehículo en un canal local cuyos niveles de agua habían retrocedido recientemente, anunció la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Volusia en Facebook.Encuentran el cuerpo de un niño de 2 años en la boca de un caimán en Florida, dice la policíaHeikka, que tenía 70 años en el momento de su desaparición, fue visto por última vez saliendo de su casa en Port Orange, Florida, el 25 de octubre de 2020.Aunque no se ha hecho una identificación positiva, el Departamento de Policía de Port Orange ha estado en contacto con la familia del Sr. Heikka, decía la publicación de Facebook.“Nuestros pensamientos están con la familia y los amigos de Heikka”, dijo la oficina del sheriff.Port...

Jon Rahm a Masters champion everyone saw coming

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:54 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm is a Masters champion, and he can say he saw this coming based on the message in a fortune cookie from a Chinese fast food chain nearly 10 years ago. Rahm was starting his sophomore year at Arizona State when he cracked open the fortune: “Your talents will be recognized and suitably rewarded.” He took to Twitter to share the message with his coach, Tim Mickelson, and wrote, “I am gonna win the masters!”If only it were that simple, and nothing about this Masters was until the 28-year-old Spaniard lofted a wedge over the bunker to 3 feet for a final par that gave him a four-shot victory over Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson, the older brother of his college coach.From the time he began his second round on Friday, Rahm never had the lead until Koepka began to lose his swing and his putting touch. It took Rahm 42 holes before he got his name in front again, and then he seized control with more miscues from Koepka and the brawler mentality to do whatever is n...