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9,000-gallon release of raw sewage prompts beach closure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Thousands of gallons of untreated sewage spilled into West Beach Thursday prompting officials in Santa Barbara to close the beach to the public.The spill involved the release of at least 9,000 gallons of sewage from a manhole to Mission Creek, near Vernon Road and Stanley Drive, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department said."As a result, West Beach from Santa Barbara Harbor to ¼-mile east of the Mission Creek outfall has been closed to recreational water contact," the Health Department stated.Officials have posted signs warning the public to avoid all contact with the water in the affected areas. Overnight downpours, flooding wreak havoc on L.A. motorists The public was urged to stay away until sample testing indicates that the water is safe for recreational use. Beachgoers were also warned to avoid areas near drainpipes and creeks that enter the ocean following a rain event because "water runoff may carry high levels of bacteria and pollutants."

Simone Biles' husband says he's 'the catch'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history.However, when her husband, Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens, first laid eyes on her through the dating app, he had no idea who she was. Owens made the admission while on the "Pivot" podcast alongside his wife after he was asked by co-host Channing Crowder "How in the hell did you pull Simone Biles?""Really how'd she pull me? That's the question man," Owens laughed.Owens then explained that he was in Houston and had only been there for a couple of months to play for the Texans when COVID just hit.He decided to check out the dating app Raya after a friend's suggestion."(I) had been on the app for a couple days and then she pops up. I’m like, ‘Lemme see who this is.' I never really paid attention to gymnastics, so it piqued my curiosity and so I'm like, ‘OK, I’ll see what’s up,' and I swiped her and it said we matched."Owens said he played it cool and saw that Biles had liked a few of his Instagram posts. The Olympic gold med...

From Regrettes to Midtown — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

From Regrettes to Midtown: The 188th LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from Somni, alt-pop from Bea Miller and Dove Armitage, punk from Midtown and Bad Brains, hip-hop from Sha EK, alt-rock from Cannons and the Regrettes, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.From Regrettes to MidtownAlso this week:Print star Dove Armitage said of her Concernless EP, “I’m super excited. It feels like the feeling that I imagine women feel when they’re about to have a baby and you’ve been pregnant for too long. That’s the energy it’s been feeling like lately. Like, I just want to give birth to it already.”In “Not Another DJ,” Somni said, “I was working on Gravity on and off over the course of about two years, from late 2020 to late 2022. The whole process was kind of like a therapy session for me — figuring out what ...

Ranking the 12 biggest bombshells from 2023 celebrity memoirs by Harry, Britney, Barbra, Jada and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

There’s no escaping that 2023 was a big year for celebrity memoirs. Books by Prince Harry and Britney Spears each sold more than 1 million copies in their first week of release, Jada Pinkett Smith fueled even more gossip about her much-gossiped-about marriage to Will Smith and Barbra Streisand issued a nearly 1,000-page tome about her legendary life and career that’s also a document about the past 70 years of American popular culture.Related ArticlesEntertainment | Court revives lawsuit against Nirvana over 1991 ‘Nevermind’ naked baby album cover Entertainment | Unforgettable: These famous people died in 2023 Entertainment | A final goodbye: Notable Bay Area residents who died in 2023 Entertainment | Ex-New York Giants running back arrested in California robberies Entertainment | Actor James McCaffrey dies at 65; had roles in ‘Rescue Me,’ ‘Suits,’ ‘Blue Bloods’ ...

6 historical mysteries that scientists finally cracked in 2023 — and one they didn’t

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

By Katie Hunt | CNN Science is revolutionizing our understanding of the past.Paleogenetics teases out astonishing secrets from DNA hidden in bones and dirt. Artificial intelligence decodes ancient texts written in forgotten scripts. Chemical analysis of molecular residues left on teeth, cooking pots, incense burners and building materials reveals details about past diets, smells and construction techniques.Here are six mysteries about human history that scientists have cracked in 2023. Plus, one that still has researchers scratching their heads.The true identity of a prehistoric leaderThe crystal dagger was found was buried with the body of a 5,000-year-old female prehistoric leader.(Research Group ATLAS from University of Sevilla via CNN) Buried with a spectacular crystal dagger and other precious artifacts, the 5,000-year-old skeleton discovered in 2008 in a tomb near Seville, Spain, was clearly once someone important.The individual was initially thought to be a young man, ba...

BART facing delays near SFO ahead of holiday weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

BART trains faced major delays Friday morning near San Francisco International Airport, providing a hurdle for travelers ahead of the holiday weekend.The transit agency said just before 8 a.m. the delays were occurring between Millbrae and SFO in all directions due to “unscheduled maintenance.” It was not immediately clear what the exact problems were.There is a major delay between Millbrae and San Francisco Int'l Airport in the Antioch, Richmond, SFO and Millbrae directions due to unscheduled track maintenance.— BART Alert (@SFBARTalert) December 22, 2023Related ArticlesTransportation | And the winner for San Jose BART’s boring machine name competition is… Transportation | VTA buys key downtown San Jose site near bullet train route Transportation | Man fatally hit by BART train near Richmond station is identified Transportation | Poll: Submit your vote for San Jose’s BART tunneling machine ...

No major delays at Oakland Airport, despite holiday travel rush

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- It's just three days until Christmas and the Oakland International Airport is packed on Friday morning with arriving flights and travelers rushing to their holiday destinations. Over the next 10 days, 115 million people are expected to travel across the country.Of those, about 7.5 million are expected to travel by air. Domino’s Pizza driver shot and killed in Oakley identified As of Friday morning, there are no major delays at Oakland Airport, but TSA lines are long and packed. Officials at the airport are reminding people to check their flights, arrive two hours early, and to be patient.If your flight is delayed, airport officials say the best thing you can do is to know the resources available to you, especially on your smartphone. Some airlines have updated their apps to allow people to reschedule flights on their own.According to the flight status page on the Oakland Airport website, there are about 14 flights currently delayed.

One person dead in Vallejo shooting 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

(KRON) – The Vallejo Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a victim on Wednesday. VPD received a call regarding gunshots heard near Broadway Street and Sereno Drive on Dec. 20 at approximately 9:57 p.m. Redwood City man arrested for burglary of car wash Vallejo patrol officers responded to the hospital and were informed by the medical staff that the male victim suffered at least one gunshot wound and succumbed to his injuries. Officers confirmed that the shooting took place on the 700 block of Sereno Drive based on evidence discovered at the scene, police said. The motive of this shooting is currently under investigation by the Vallejo Police Department Detective Division.The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Wesley Pittman at (707) 334-1274 or Detective Daniel Callison at (707) 648-4533.

BART delays between SFO and Millbrae Stations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

(BCN) -- BART is reporting a major delay between the San Francisco International Airport and Millbrae stations Friday morning because of unscheduled track maintenance. The problem was initially reported shortly after 7:40 a.m. and is affecting train service in both directions between the two stations. Bay Area city makes list of most dangerous in the US, study finds No details about what caused the problem on the tracks were immediately available.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Cities with the most expensive homes in the San Francisco metro area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.The typical home value in the United States was $347,415 in November, 2.2% higher than the year before.High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Dec. 14, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.95%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the San Francisco metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. Data was available for 95 cities and towns.Stacker#30. San Anselmo, CA- Typical home value: $1,596,073- 1-year price ch...