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RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaxx. His record shows the opposite.

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

By Michelle R. Smith and Ali Swenson | Associated PressDemocratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic because of his strident opposition to vaccines. Yet, he insists he’s not anti-vaccine. He has associated with influential people on the far right – including Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon and Michael Flynn – to raise his profile. Yet, he portrays himself as a true Democrat inheriting the mantle of the Kennedy family.As he challenges President Joe Biden, the stories he tells on the campaign trail about himself, his life’s work and what he stands for are often the opposite of what his record actually shows.Though Kennedy’s primary challenge to a sitting president is widely considered a longshot, he’s been sucking up media attention due to his famous name and the possibility that his run could weaken Biden ahead of what is expected to be a close general election in 2024. He’s drawn praise from Republi...

Red tide returns to San Francisco Bay, one year after large fish die-off

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

A toxic red tide has returned to San Francisco Bay, raising fears of a reprise of last summer’s unusually large fish die-off.Experts report that harmful blooming algae was detected last weekend in rust-colored water samples from Emeryville, the Berkeley Marina, Albany and Marin County’s Richardson Bay and Muir Beach.While no fish deaths have yet been reported, authorities are advising that people and pets not enter the water and are closely monitoring the algae bloom. Last summer’s incident was alarmingly deadly, killing thousands of fish and other marine creatures, from tiny yellowfin goby to sharks and bat rays, according to reports submitted to San Francisco Baykeeper, an environmental group focused on water conditions in the bay. Foul-smelling corpses littered Bay Area beaches from San Pablo Bay to the South Bay.“It seems as though we’re catching the very early phases of this,” said David Senn, a senior scientist at the San Francisco Estuary Institute. “W...

Lanes on Hwy 101 in Healdsburg shut down due to grass fire

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

(KRON) -- A grass fire in Healdsburg caused delays on Highway 101 Monday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol. The fire broke out in the area of Dry Creek Road and Hwy 101.All lanes in both the northbound and southbound directions were blocked, officials tweeted at 3:20 p.m. As of 4:51 p.m., the left lane has reopened in both directions, but the right lane in both directions remain blocked, according to a 511 alert. The fire is now 100% contained and grew to approximately 11 acres, Cal Fire said. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.A grass fire north of Healdsburg has caused delays on Hwy 101 Monday afternoon (Image courtesy of PG&E).Another grass fire broke out in Healdsburg around the same time. Crews are working to extinguish a blaze approximately two miles north near the 16900 block of Healdsburg Avenue, Cal Fire said.This story will be updated.

Walnut Creek police search for missing 73-year-old man

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

(KRON) -- The Walnut Creek Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a missing man. Boris Popov, 73, was last seen Saturday, July 29 on the 300 block of N Civic Drive at around 2 p.m. 2 businesses close after 10 years in downtown Walnut Creek He was last seen wearing a hiking hat, grey vest, t-shirt, blue jeans and white tennis shoes, according to Walnut Creek police. Popov is described to be 6-foot-1 and 178 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.Popov left on foot and left behind his wallet and keys, police said. He speaks Russian and "very limited" English.If you have seen Boris, police say to call Walnut Creek PD Dispatch at 925-935-6400 and reference WCPD Case #23-24548.

Giants get outfielder AJ Pollock, utility player Mark Mathias from Mariners

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants believe outfielder AJ Pollock can benefit from new surroundings — and help their club make a push for the playoffs.San Francisco acquired Pollock and infielder/outfielder Mark Mathias from the Seattle Mariners on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline for a player to be named or cash.Pollock could provide immediate help with the Giants missing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, who went on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained left hamstring and is likely to miss a few weeks.The 35-year-old Pollock has struggled in his only season with the Mariners, hitting .173 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 49 games. Pollock was signed to be part of a platoon in left field with Jarred Kelenic but never found consistent playing time after Kelenic’s hot start.Pollock is on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring and played only six games in July. But he’s eligible to be activated Tuesday. The .273 career hitter has spent most o...

Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette leaves game against Orioles because of sore right knee

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette during an at bat during the first inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Baltimore. The Blue Jays won 3-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette during an at bat during the first inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Baltimore. The Blue Jays won 3-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop and American League batting leader Bo Bichette left Monday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning because of a sore right knee.Bichette hit a two-out single t...

Chicago Cubs acquire Jeimer Candelario in a trade with the Washington Nationals

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

Washington Nationals' Jeimer Candelario in action during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals' Jeimer Candelario in action during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) CHICAGO (AP) — Looking for some help for their lineup, the Chicago Cubs turned to a familiar face.Chicago reacquired Jeimer Candelario in a trade with the Washington Nationals on Monday, signaling a change in philosophy for the Cubs after it looked as if they had stumbled out of the playoff race.Candelario, one of the top hitters on the market ahead of Tuesday...

Adiós a Angus Cloud: celebridades y compañeros de “Euphoria” reaccionan a su muerte

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

(CNN) –– Tras la muerte de Angus Cloud, el joven actor en ascenso que le dio vida a Fezco en “Euphoria”, varios de sus compañeros en la serie y otros famosos acudieron a las redes sociales para publicar mensajes sobre su partida.Muere Angus Cloud, estrella de “Euphoria”, a los 25 añosLa cuenta oficial de “Euphoria” en Twitter escribió: “Nos entristece enormemente enterarnos de la muerte de Angus Cloud. Era inmensamente talentoso y una parte querida de la familia HBO y Euphoria. Expresamos nuestras más profundas condolencias a sus amigos y familiares durante este momento difícil”.CNN y HBO comparten la misma casa matriz, Warner Bros. Discovery.Por su parte, la actriz Storm Reid, quien interpretó a Gia en la serie, compartió una breve declaración en sus historias de Instagram. Publicó un video de “Euphoria y escribió”: “Las lágrimas simplemente no se van a detener”.El actor y boxeador Javon Walton escribió “descan...

Md. man found guilty in Election Day crash that killed married couple

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

A Maryland man has been sentenced in a crash that killed a couple who were on their way to vote last year.Davinder Singh, 47, of Gaithersburg was found guilty in the death of Miguel Antonio Ortiz, 65, and Ana Margarita Ortiz, 70. He was charged with vehicular manslaughter while under the influence and other related charges.The husband and wife were crossing the street on Nov. 8, 2022, to vote at the polling site at Fields Road Elementary School, when they were struck by Singh.“The defendant in this matter has a history of driving while under the influence and the family of these two beloved grandparents has suffered immeasurable loss,” Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy said.McCarthy said his office will ask the judge to impose the maximum penalty at the sentencing hearing on Oct. 20 — that’s up to 10 years prison and $14,000 in fines.Source

Estremecedor: arrollan a trabajadores hispanos frente a un Walmart y se dan a la fuga

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:57:03 GMT

Seis trabajadores migrantes afuera de un Walmart de Carolina del Norte fueron atropellados por una camioneta el domingo en lo que la policía alega que fue un acto intencional.Los migrantes fueron hospitalizados con una variedad de lesiones, pero ninguna puso en peligro su vida, dijo el Departamento de Policía de Lincolnton en un comunicado. El automovilista, descrito como un hombre blanco mayor, se dio a la fuga y aún lo buscaban el domingo por la noche, dijo la policía.Las autoridades no proporcionaron la marca ni el modelo de la camioneta, pero en las imágenes de video de seguridad distribuidas por la policía, parece ser de un color oscuro, posiblemente negro. Las autoridades esperan que alguien lo reconozca y lo reporte.El incidente se informó en Walmart a la 1:17 p.m., dijo el departamento. No estaba claro de dónde son los migrantes. Aunque las autoridades creen que el acto fue intencional, no han dicho qué pueda haber sido un presunto crimen de odio.Para más información, visita...