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Merced River in Yosemite reaches flood stage

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

The Merced River in Yosemite Valley has reached flood stage, the National Weather Service said.Related ArticlesWeather | Map: People drowned or swept away in California rivers, spring 2023 At Pohono Bridge, at the valley’s west end, the river was at 12.08 feet early Monday. Ten feet is considered “minor flood stage.” The forecast for this week does not predict the river will reach the “moderate flood stage” of 12½ feet, at which Northside and Southside drives would be closed to traffic.At Happy Isles, at the valley’s east end, the river was at 8.4 feet, a few inches above the minor flood stage of 8. Moderate flood stage there is 10 feet.Because of high water caused by melting of the Sierra Nevada snowpack, the Yosemite Valley campgrounds Lower Pines, North Pines and Housekeeping Camp have been closed since last week.The highest crest on record for the Merced at Pohono Bridge is 23½ feet in January 1997, the weather service said. In...

NYPD: Harry and Meghan’s disputed car chase claims don’t warrant ‘further investigation’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t be able to count on an investigation by the New York City Police Department to back up their claims that they endured a “near-catastrophic,” two-hour car chase at the hands of “highly aggressive” paparazzi who caused “multiple near collisions” with other drivers, pedestrians and two police officers.The NYPD has concluded that the incident warrants “no further investigation,” the New York Times has reported. This statement indicates that police don’t believe anyone — including the paparazzi or members of the royal couple’s security team — broke any laws.As the New York Times said in a report on Friday, early reports about the May 16 incident repeated claims from the couple’s publicist and other allies that the chase was “relentless,” “near fatal” and supposedly involved the couple’s SUV being followed by other SUVS with black-out windows and...

Bay Area Rock Hall of Fame act will continue tour without ailing lead singer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

Tom Johnston is dropping off the Doobie Brothers’ ongoing 50th anniversary tour while he addresses a problem with his back.The stellar guitarist and lead vocalist, who formed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band in San Jose in 1970, “will be undergoing surgery following severe back pain and will be unable to join the band on the upcoming leg” of the trek, according to a news release. Johnston has reportedly been advised by his physician that he should not be performing.Although Johnston will be greatly missed by fans during this time away, the band does plan to continue its 50th anniversary tour, beginning May 25 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, with Pat Simmons, Michael McDonald, John McFee and other musicians.“I hope for a speedy recovery and can’t wait to get back on the road and continue doing what I love. I would like to thank Pat, Michael, John, and the entire Doobie Brothers band for covering for me while I recover from back surgery … I’m su...

California, Arizona and Nevada reach landmark deal on water cuts to stave off a crisis on the Colorado River

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

By Ella Nilsen | CNNThree Southwest states announced Monday they have struck a historic deal to cut millions of gallons of Colorado River water usage over the next four years, about half of which would be completed by next year, in an effort to stave off a crisis at the nation’s largest reservoirs.The deal between California, Arizona and Nevada agrees to cut at least 3 million acre-feet of water through 2026 – around 10% of the states’ Colorado River allocation – water that would otherwise be used to irrigate farms, generate hydropower or feed municipal drinking water systems.The water cuts would be split up among farmers, tribes and cities who are working with the federal government on short-term payments in exchange for water savings. Most of the cuts would be compensated with at least $1 billion in federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act. About 1.5 million acre-feet of that water is set to be cut by the end of 2024.The plan still must be finalized after a federal environme...

BBQ cookbooks: Pitmasters, chefs, a blogger and a Brit share recipes, advice

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

‘Tis the season. Outdoor cooking season, that is. Normally that’s a year-round activity in California, but many backyard grill masters and pitmasters may feel the need to make up for lost time, if our recent months of cold, blustery weather kept them inside. The publishing world is happy to oblige with a fresh crop of inspirational cookbooks. There are recipes and advice for everyone here, whether you are a casual griller or smoking like a pit pro.Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling“Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling” is the second cookbook from Los Angeles chef-restaurateur Bricia Lopez and food blogger Javier Cabral, (Abrams Books) Considering how crazy Californians are for carne asada, this cookbook may become the season’s bestseller. Los Angeles chef-restaurateur Bricia Lopez and food blogger Javier Cabral, who co-wrote the 2019 bestselling cookbook, “Oaxaca,” have now turned their attention to SoCal’s backyard barb...

Newly christened Oceania Vista coming to California

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

Wonderful as they may be, Princess Fiona, Pitbull and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger are slightly odd choices to serve as cruise ship godparents, the ceremonial figurehead who christens a new ship. But it’s true: Shrek’s wife is the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, rapper Pitbull is godfather of the Norwegian Escape, and Scherzinger, former lead singer of one of the best-selling girl groups ever, recently made the most of her largely honorific duty by blessing P&O Cruises’ flagship, Arvia.Which brings us to the cruising world’s newest godmother, and unlike the aforementioned or the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders — collective godmother of the Norwegian Getaway, really? — this one makes sense.Giada De Laurentiis, the Italian-American chef, writer and television personality, was in Malta on May 8 to christen Oceania Cruises’ newest flagship, MS Vista. With two cups of charm, a pint of grace and a splash of Champagne off the portside bow, the Food Network star...

Hwy 101 reopened following deadly crash in Sunnyvale

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (KRON) -- Three people were killed and five were injured in a multi-vehicle collision on northbound Highway 101 in Sunnyvale early Monday morning, according to the San Jose California Highway Patrol office. Both the northbound and southbound lanes have since reopened, and traffic is moving in both directions as of 9:05 a.m. after all lanes were previously closed Monday morning.A call came into the San Jose CHP just before 12:30 a.m. reporting a car hitting the center median between Lawrence Expressway and North Fair Oaks Boulevard. Shortly after, several more cars crashed, officials said.Breaking news Three people killed on 101 between Lawrence expressway and fair oaks Multi vehicle accident with debris scattered in both directions of 101 in Sunnyvale @kron4news pic.twitter.com/UmuPV2V2Jl— Will Tran (@KRON4WTran) May 22, 2023San Jose CHP officials said three people were killed, none of whom were from the initial solo crash. The Bay City News also reported tha...

Crews find 8 yr old dead in Kings River, 4 yr old still missing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno County deputies say an eight-year-old girl is dead and a four-year-old boy is missing after the two were swept away by the fast-moving water in the Kings River on Sunday afternoon.The Sheriff’s Office says its deputies received a 9-1-1 call just before 2:00 p.m. Sunday, reporting that two children had been swept away down the Kings River, just below Pine Flat Dam. “There was a family gathering of some sort and we do know when we got the call there was a family there... Two children did end up in the water one eight-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy,” said Lt. Brandon Pursell with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office.After an hour of searching deputies found the girl but say it was too late.“We put two boats in the water and we had numerous swift water rescue personnel on scene we did unfortunately recover the female deceased underwater," Pursell continued.Search And Rescue (SAR) crews are still looking for the 4-year-old boy.“We're g...

Russia alleges border incursion by Ukrainian saboteurs; Kyiv claims they are disgruntled Russians

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian officials claimed that Ukrainian military saboteurs launched an attack across the border Monday, wounding eight people in a small town. Kyiv officials denied any link with the group and blamed the fighting on a revolt by disgruntled Russians against the Kremlin.Neither version of events could be independently verified in an area that has witnessed sporadic spillover from the almost 15-month war in Ukraine.The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, said that a Ukrainian Armed Forces saboteur group entered the town of Graivoron, about five kilometers (three miles) from the border. The town also came under Ukrainian artillery fire, he said.Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said eight people were wounded and most residents have left the area, but the situation remains “tense.” In nearby Zamostye village, a projectile hit a kindergarten and caused a fire. One woman was wounded in her hand, Gladkov said. He also reported that Russian anti-aircraft ...

Florida man loses arm after gator attack behind bar

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:23 GMT

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — A man in Florida lost his arm after being attacked by an alligator behind a bar, according to wildlife authorities.The 23-year-old man was attacked early Sunday behind a bar in Port Charlotte, Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.The man had been a patron at Banditos Bar, which is located next to a pond. Another bar patron, Manny Hidalgo, told The Daily Sun that he heard the man screaming from the pond area and went outside looking for him in the early morning darkness.“He was yelling and swimming toward the shoreline,” Hidalgo said. “I ran and dragged him up onto the sand. I was scared to get close to the water because it was dark out.”The man was taken by helicopter to Gulf Coast Hospital in Fort Myers, where his arm was amputated, said Todd Dunn, a spokesman for Charlotte County Fire and EMS.A nuisance alligator trapper removed the 10.5-foot (3.2 meters) alligator from the property, according to wildlife officials...