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California man dies after falling 120 feet below Hawaii waterfall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

A California man has died after he fell from the Waipo‘o Falls Trail in Hawaii, officials announced.The victim was identified as Mark Debarr, a 66-year-old from the Golden State, a news release said.Kauai police responded to reports of a man falling from the hiking trail shortly after 10:10 a.m. on Friday, which is about 1:10 p.m. in California.   What caused the Maui wildfires? Authorities discovered that Debarr fell off the trail and was located about 120 feet below the falls.Foul play is not suspected in DeBarr’s death and an autopsy is pending, police said.Kauai is home to Mount Waialeale, considered to be one of the wettest spots on Earth, and features hiking trails and popular beaches frequented by locals and tourists alike.Earlier this year, a 77-year-old California woman died after experiencing trouble while snorkeling in Kauai and last year, 46 people were rescued off the Kauai coastline, SFGate reported.

2 California cities ranked among the 'best' for women

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

Finding the perfect city to call home can be challenging, especially for women looking for a safe place to flourish.A new analysis from WalletHub determined which metro areas in the United States are best for women to thrive and maximize their potential.The personal finance website compared 182 cities, including 150 of the nation's most populous, and scored them based on factors that could shape a woman's quality of life. Experts weighed metrics like job security, poverty, social well-being, safety, suicide rates and healthcare access when ranking each city.Columbia, Maryland, ranked No. 1 overall on the list. The top city also had the highest median earnings for female workers when considering the cost of living. In California, Fremont landed at No. 3 and Irvine at No. 4. Both cities received high marks in the Women's Health Care & Safety rankings.The analysis noted that living in a city with better earnings potential may help set women up for future financial success because t...

Roy Lewis Woods Killed, Karla Kay Coyle Injured in Motorcycle Accident on FM 279 [Van Zandt County, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

58-Year-Old Motorcyclist Fatally Struck in Deadly Collision near EdomVAN ZANDT COUNTY, TX (September 27, 2023) – Late Saturday afternoon, Roy Lewis Woods lost his life in a motorcycle accident that occurred on FM 279.At approximately 4:32 p.m., law enforcement arrived at the location near Edom.According to initial accounts, Karla Kay Coyle, a 63-year-old resident of Brownsboro, was operating an eastbound Ford F-150 along the roadway. Woods was navigating a Harley Davidson motorcycle and failed to negotiate a bend.Both vehicles then collided on the eastbound lanes. Due to the severity of his injuries, 58-year-old Woods from Ben Wheeler, was pronounced dead at the scene by medical professionals.Medics also treated Coyle for non life-threatening injuries.Emergency responders temporarily closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and preliminary duties. As soon as additional information becomes available, it will be shared with the public.The team at Sweet James would l...

Jennifer Smith Pronounced Dead after Collision with Horse on Van Buren Boulevard [Jurupa Valley, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

Car Versus Horse Accident near 56th Street Kills One WomanJURUPA VALLEY, CA (September 27, 2023) – Sunday night, a vehicle vs horse accident on Van Buren Boulevard fatally injured Jennifer Smith.The deadly collision happened around 8:45 p.m., just north of 56th Street, along Van Buren Boulevard.According to the police, the horse broke free from its fenced enclosure and ended up on the roadway.Furthermore, Smith driving a car struck the horse in the road, causing her to crash. Both Jennifer Smith and the horse were pronounced dead at the scene, police stated the horse was not carrying a rider at the time.Responding authorities closed down a portion of the area to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties, but has since been reopened.The investigation is currently being led by the Jurupa Valley Department’s Accident Investigation Team. Moreover, anyone who witnessed the fatal incident is urged to contact local authorities.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would l...

Introducing Reiki Fur Babies Unveils Its Holistic Healing for Pets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

Reiki Fur Babies, a pioneering venture founded by Candy Boroditsky and Dr. Ming Chee, has announced its official launch, offering a unique blend of Reiki healing services for both pets and their human companions. This innovative initiative aims to foster a deeper bond between individuals and their cherished four-legged family members through the ancient Japanese technique of energy healing known as Reiki.Reiki Fur Babies embarks on a mission encapsulated in its tagline – “Healing Pets, People, and the Planet.” The founders, with their profound expertise in Reiki, have created a sanctuary where the soothing and transformative energy of Reiki facilitates a harmonious connection between humans and animals.Reiki Fur Babies Logo, Credit: Reiki Fur BabiesThe services curated by Reiki Fur Babies transcend the realm of physical healing, and are delivered remotely to clients worldwide. Dr. Ming Chee and Candy Boroditsky, with their holistic approach, guide individuals to di...

Man Fatally Struck in Bicycle Collision on Horizon Boulevard [El Paso, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

44-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Bicycle Accident near Darrington RoadEL PASO, TX (September 27, 2023) – Early Monday, a bicycle collision claimed the life of a man on Horizon Boulevard.The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. in the 13780 block of Harrington Boulevard, near the intersection with Darrington Road.According to authorities, the driver of a vehicle struck a cyclist under circumstances that remain unclear. Following the initial collision, another vehicle ran over the injured cyclist.Upon impact, both drivers fled the scene without offering assistance or contacting law enforcement.Despite life-saving efforts, crews later pronounced the 44-year-old male bicyclist dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed by authorities at this time.Police are currently on the lookout for two vehicles believed to be involved in the incident: a 2007-2012 Toyota Yaris and a 2015-2018 Volkswagen Jetta. Both vehicles are suspected to have sustained...

Letters: Supporting bigotry | Safer schools | Grace at college | Ending war | Code of law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Ruling supports bigotry,not religious freedomRe: “School district violated religious freedom” (Page B1, Sept. 15).A three-member appellate court has ruled it is constitutional for a religious club at a San Jose high school to discriminate against LGBTQ students based on the club’s religious belief, i.e. “That marriage must be between a man and a woman.”This ruling has wrapped bigotry in a blanket of religious freedom. But, bigotry in any wrapping is bigotry. Discrimination against LGBTQ students has no place in a public school, and it is
unconstitutional for a government entity to sponsor a religious belief that infringes on another’s liberty.Sadly, attacks against the LGBTQ community are happening in the Santa Clara Valley. We have a duty to recognize and confront bigotry regardless of the vehicle it appropriates. Hopefully, the full appellate court will reverse this affront to democra...

Judge rejects Trump call to recuse herself from election case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand | CNNThe federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s federal 2020 election subversion criminal case will not disqualify herself from the matter, rejecting a longshot bid from the former president’s team to remove her from the case.In her 20-page ruling on Wednesday, Judge Tanya Chutkan spells out her approach to previous US Capitol riot defendants appearing before her and why she mentioned Trump during those hearings.Chutkan, a Barack Obama appointee and former public defender, has on several times addressed the impact of the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack during sentences for convicted rioters, and has repeatedly exceeded what prosecutors have requested for convicted rioters’ prison sentences.She has also presided over civil litigation involving January 6, including a forceful rejection of Trump’s attempts to block the House select committee investigating the insurrection from accessing more than 700 pages of records from his White House.“Pre...

Dozens arrested as mobs ransack Philadelphia stores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

Associated PressPHILADELPHIA — Dozens of people faced criminal charges Wednesday after a night of social media-fueled mayhem in which groups of thieves, apparently working together, smashed their way into stores in several areas of Philadelphia, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing, authorities said.Police said they made at least 52 arrests. Burglary, theft and other counts have been filed so far against at least 30 people, all but three of them adults, according to Jane Roh, spokesperson for the Philadelphia district attorney’s office.The flash mob-style ransacking Tuesday night at dozens of stores including Foot Locker, Lululemon and Apple came after a peaceful protest over a judge’s decision to dismiss murder and other charges against a Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a driver, Eddie Irizarry, through a rolled-up window.Those doing the ransacking were not affiliated with the protest, Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford said at a new...

Journalists at Embarcadero Media — publisher of Palo Alto, Pleasanton newspapers — are unionizing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:39 GMT

Journalists at Bay Area community news and entertainment publisher Embarcadero Media have announced they are unionizing, saying they want a “seat at the table” to work on a contract addressing newsroom diversity, workloads and wages.In a statement, newsroom workers at such publications as Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice, The Almanac and Pleasanton Weekly said the past few years at the company have been marked by layoffs, cuts in hours and employees leaving for higher-paying jobs elsewhere.“As the backbone of Embarcadero Media — reporters and designers, editors and visual journalists — we demand a more diverse, equitable newsroom where employees earn living wages and aren’t forced to take second jobs to make ends meet,” according to the statement, which was issued by Embarcadero Community News Guild. “We deserve to have a say in our job descriptions and workloads, to be compensated fairly for working overtime and to be supported t...