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New map shows Los Angeles, San Francisco free of any drought conditions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

Drought conditions continue to ease across California thanks to the relentless battering of rain and snowstorms dating back to early in the season.Data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday show 44% of the Golden State is completely clear of any drought classification - an improvement from 27% just a week ago. Maps showing conditions on March 14 (left) and March 7, 2023. (U.S. Drought Monitor)Roughly 36% of California is still experiencing “moderate drought” conditions while 8%, mostly the southeastern desert regions and the northeastern corner of the state, is still in a “severe drought,” the map shows. The remaining 10% is experiencing “abnormally dry” conditions.This also appears to be the first time in three years that Los Angeles and San Francisco have been free of any drought classification.A series of atmospheric rivers since December have pushed snowpack levels well above seasonal averages in the Sierra Nevada. “By March 13, season-to-date snowfall at the Cen...

Investigators looking for man accused in West Hollywood sex assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in West Hollywood early Monday morning.According to investigators, the man contacted the woman at a bus bench and forced her to come with him to a nearby parking garage, where he sexually assaulted her, authorities said in a news release. The man, who is Black, about 28 years old and 6 feet, 1 inch tall, then walked south of Fuller Avenue, authorities said.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provided this photo of the sweater worn by a man involved in an alleged sex assault on March 13, 2023. The alleged assailant is also has a muscular build, is about 210 pounds, has black eyes and a mustache and was last seen wearing a ski mask, baseball cap, cream-colored Joy Divizn XTC sweater over a green hoodie, black pants and white shoes. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Special Victims Bureau at 877-710-5273 or by email at [email protected]...

When will it stop raining in California? What meteorologists are saying

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

Californians desperate for a break in the rain will find a glimmer of hope in a new forecast released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center. The outlook for the month of April leans toward below-average chances of rain and snow for the state. But don't put away your umbrellas just yet – there are a few caveats to mention. First off, there's more rain in store before we even get to April. The next 10 days are likely to be very wet, as there's already another atmospheric river lurking off the coast and heading our way.(Map: NOAA)Next week's atmospheric river will probably peak Tuesday or Wednesday, National Weather Service meteorologist Dalton Behringer said. It's too soon to say exactly which part of the state will be hardest hit, but state climatologist Michael Anderson said earlier this week that the storm's impact zone could stretch from the Bay Area to San Diego.Once that storm passes, things are looking a bit drier, as i...

LAPD seeks public's help in identifying hit-and-run driver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is hoping the public can help investigators identify the hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in Palms last month.The Feb. 26 collision occurred around 1:15 a.m. when a compact SUV headed west on Venice boulevard hit a pedestrian lying in the roadway of Robertson Boulevard, police said in a news release. The victim, who was outside of a crosswalk when he was struck, succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital after the collision. The driver of the SUV, which might be blue in color, fled the scene and did not stop to help or identify themselves, police said. Video of the suspected vehicle is available on the LAPD's YouTube channel. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 213-473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls can also be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

How to Cheat Without Getting Caught: 5 Strategic Moves to Keeping the Secret Secret

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

Shh! We don’t necessarily condone it, but we do understand. Sometimes, it’s just fun to have a private life that no one knows about — or no one should know about! The thrill of doing something in secret (whether for fun or more serious reasons) is a feeling that’s familiar to a lot of people. But just because you’re giving in to temptations, that doesn’t mean you should be careless about how you go about it. There are ways to cheat without getting caught and it’s just a matter of how consistent and persistent you will hide this little secret.Here are a few ways you can hide an affair:5 Ways to Cheat Without Getting Caught1. Tell no soul about the affair!A cheating partner can easily get caught when they open their mouth! If you truly want to keep your cheating a secret — and that it remains that way — do your best to resist telling anyone about it. Sure, it’s tempting to boast about the thrills of the affair. It may also feel like exciting news to share if your partner is an a...

In SF Giants’ catching competition, Roberto Pérez separates himself with defensive acumen, veteran presence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Inside his humble community college dorm room in Lake City, Florida, about as land-locked of a location as it gets in the state, midway between Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Roberto Pérez learned to swear.The room, which he shared with a teammate on the college’s pitching staff, was where Pérez found himself in 2006, after being drafted by Dodgers out of high school in Puerto Rico but opting not to sign. Just 17 years old, Pérez didn’t know a lick of English, despite courses in school, and knew that to achieve his goal — catching in the big leagues — communication was going to be essential.“I really wanted to go to college and test myself,” Pérez said. “Instead of rooming with a Latin player, I chose to room with an American guy. He would talk to me in English and I would talk to him in Spanish. We kind of helped each other out. I didn’t know at first what he was saying, but I got used to it. I would talk by pointing at things.”...

East Bay: Police say mom served as son’s getaway driver after shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

OAKLEY — An 18-year-old Oakley man suspected of shootings in that city and Antioch has been arrested along with his mother, who authorities said served as his getaway driver after one of the incidents.Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard said in a statement that police believe the 18-year-old fired shots about 8:35 p.m. Feb. 19 outside a gas station in the 4500 block of Main Street. Officers responded for reports that a man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt was shooting at a vehicle that was fleeing the location.The shooting left a hole in the vehicle but did not injure the man. Oakley police investigators reviewed security footage, eventually identified the person in the vehicle and talked to him, Beard said.According to Beard, investigators believe the shooter and the victim stared at each other, which created an altercation. Beard said the suspect then pulled a gun and chased the victim as the victim ran to a vehicle. Beard said that after the suspect fired several rounds, he ent...

After COVID delay, former San Jose mayor’s play finally making its debut

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

Former San Jose Mayor Tom McEnery’s play, “A Statue for Ballybunion,” is all set for its San Jose Playhouse premiere at 3Below Theaters in downtown San Jose tonight  — just a day short of the third anniversary of when it was originally supposed to debut.The comedy play was on the cusp of its U.S. premiere on St. Patrick’s Day in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic shut it down during rehearsals just days before opening night. Everyone — and I mean everyone — has their fingers crossed that this opening goes off without a hitch.“I am thrilled that A Statue for Ballybunion will have its American debut in my hometown of San Jose,” McEnery said. “My play tells a tale about how a town on the edge of the wild Atlantic fights for its self-respect and very survival. As in all such stories, there is real humor in the lives of its people and an ever-present and sorrowful past.”Former San Jose Mayor Tom McEnery, photographed in 2020...

Larry Magid: Scammers get trickier in pursuit of your money

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

In the past few days I have received two separate text messages that appeared to come from both Amazon and Venmo, telling me that my account was locked because of “multiple failed login attempts to your account.” Each had a link to a webpage where I could “recover my account,” but in both cases, they were scams. Had I clicked on those links and provided my log-in information, the thieves would have had access to my accounts.Related ArticlesBusiness | Magid: Using tech to help with taxes Business | Magid: New tool helps young people remove explicit online images Business | Magid: Supreme Court grapples with definition of publisher Business | Larry Magid: Lenovo tablet challenges iPad, but so do cheaper tablets I’m immediately suspicious of any messages I get telling me about a lock-out or security issue because they are very often scams. In these cases, I knew for sure, because the weblinks ...

Shooting in East Oakland leaves man hospitalized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:38 GMT

OAKLAND — A 32-year-old man was shot in the leg Wednesday night after he got into a confrontation with someone in a vehicle in East Oakland, authorities said.The man was in stable condition, authorities said. Police said he is an Oakland resident but did not say if he lived in the area where the shooting happened.The shooting happened about 8:06 p.m. Wednesday outside in the 1300 block of 102nd Avenue, a residential area south of International Boulevard.Police said the man got into a physical altercation with someone in a parked SUV and was shot. The vehicle fled before officers got to the scene.A motive for the shooting was under investigation.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.