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Kaiser Permanente health care workers picket Saturday for more staffing, better wages

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente health care workers showed up outside the Waterpark Facility on Saturday hoping to get the company's attention about understaffing and wages. “We want to give great patient care but we deserve fair wages," Patricia Johnson Gibson, vice president of the health care division at Service Employees International Union Local 105, said. The unionized workers said they joined thousands of other Kaiser Permanente workers nationwide who are also protesting. According to a press release sent by the health care workers, they formed the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions. According to the release in April, the coalition began its national bargaining process, the third-largest set of union negotiations this year in the United States. The health care workers said their contract expires Sept. 30.“As much as I would love to go the route of the fair contract, it's looking like we are going to have to strike," Gina Ross, a referra...

Powerful storms prompt tornado, severe thunderstorm warnings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

(WHDH) — Powerful storms that rolled through the area Saturday night prompted flash flood, severe thunderstorm, and tornado warnings in parts of Massachusetts.The National Weather Service issued the tornado warning for Plymouth and Bristol counties through 9 p.m. It has since expired.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued earlier tonight has also expired.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Boston police ask for help in search for missing 14-year-old girl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

Boston police are turning to the public for help as they search for a missing 14-year-old Dorchester girl.Olivia Bird was last seen Saturday, July 22, in the area of East Cottage Street.She is described as being about 5 feet, 4 inches tall with blonde hair and a scar on her forehead.She is known to frequent the area of the Mary-Ellen McCormack development, Moakley Park, the South Bay Mall Target on Park Street, Corona Street, and the Target in North Quincy.Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or C-11 Detectives at 617-343-4335.

Trader Joe’s recalls broccoli cheddar soup and falafel amid concerns over insects and rocks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

(CNN) — Trader Joe’s has issued two more recalls this week, one for a prepared soup and another for its falafel.The retailer said in a statement on Thursday that its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup – with use-by dates of 07/18/23 through 09/15/23 – may contain insects.On Friday, Trader Joe’s announced that its Fully Cooked Falafel sold in 35 states and Washington, DC could contain rocks.The company added that all potentially contaminated products have been removed from the chain’s shelves, and officials urged customers to throw away any affected item or return it to any store for a full refund.This was the third recall announced by Trader Joe’s in the space of a week. Earlier this month, the company recalled some of their Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, as well as their Almond Windmill Cookies because rocks may have inadvertently been among the ingredients.

Mets trade 3-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to Rangers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

The Mets’ tear-down is underway, with the team trading veteran ace Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Daily News confirmed.The three-time Cy Young Award winner agreed to waive his no-trade clause to push the deal through.Scherzer, 39, is in the second season of a three-year, $130 million contract. The final year of the deal is a player option worth $43.3 million.The right-hander is 9-4 this season but has pitched to a 4.01 ERA, his worst mark in more than a decade.The trade came a day after Scherzer said he wanted to speak with the Mets’ front office about its intentions before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. The Mets traded closer David Robertson to the Marlins on Thursday.“Probably got to have a conversation with the front office,” Scherzer said Friday after holding the Nationals to one run over seven innings in a win. “I mean, you’re trading our closer away. I’m sure a bunch of people are gonna have to have conversations with t...

How a season in the KBO positioned Mike Tauchman to make the most of his opportunity with the Chicago Cubs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

A few days after the lockout began in December 2021, Mike Tauchman weighed the direction of his baseball career.He received an offer to play overseas and without having any concrete options at that point from a big-league team, Tauchman evaluated the opportunity to go to the Korea Baseball Organization for the 2022 season. He realized, though, it really wasn’t that hard of a decision to leave.But when Tauchman signed with the Hanwha Eagles, it came with the understanding he might not play in Major League Baseball again.“That was something I was OK with,” Tauchman told the Tribune on Saturday.Tauchman’s time in the KBO ultimately led the 32-year-old outfielder to the Chicago Cubs, and he has become an important piece on a surging team. The Palatine native’s journey back the the big leagues might not have come to fruition without Tauchman’s year in South Korea. It came on the heels of a difficult 2021 season that began with a trade from the New York...

Rangers get Scherzer from Mets in all-in blockbuster from surprise AL West leaders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

The Texas Rangers acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets on Saturday night, an all-in move for the surprise leaders in the AL West, a person with knowledge of the deal said.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.The Rangers added the 39-year-old Scherzer with another former Mets pitcher with Cy Young credentials, two-time winner Jacob deGrom, sidelined by Tommy John elbow surgery, possibly all the way through the end of next season.According to multiple reports, the deal nets New York one of the top Texas prospects in infielder Luisangel Acuña, the younger brother of Atlanta star Ronald Acuña Jr. As part of the deal, Scherzer agreed to opt in on the final year of his contract in 2024 at $43 million, according to reports that also said the Mets were paying about $35 million of the remaining $58 million on the right-hander’s contract. The Mets, one of baseba...

Los Angeles sheriff’s academy recruit who was struck by SUV on training run dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s recruit who was struck by an SUV during a training run last year has died, authorities said.Alejandro Martinez fought for his life for the past eight months, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said late Friday.“Tragically, he was not able to fulfill his calling of helping others,” the department said in a statement. “He will forever live in our hearts & never be forgotten.” About 75 recruits, from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and several local police agencies, were running in formation on a street in the Los Angeles suburb of Whittier last November when an SUV veered into them. Twenty-five cadets were injured.The SUV driver had been identified as a 22-year-old man from suburban Diamond Bar who suffered a minor injury. He was initially arrested for investigation but authorities later released him on grounds that more investigation was needed. His attorney said he has no animosity toward law enforcement and t...

One dead after vehicle and motorcycle collide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A vehicle and a motorcyclist collided on Lime Creek Rd. Saturday night, according to a social media post from Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS).First responders performed CPR on an adult patient at the scene. However, those efforts were unsuccessful, and the patient died at the scene.Along with ATCEMS, ESD 14 and STAR Flight responded to the scene.

Historic cross stolen from Pasadena church

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:47 GMT

A Pasadena Church is asking for the public’s help after a historic cross was stolen by vandals.The beloved cross was taken straight from the altar inside the St. James United Methodist Church. The distinct cross holds special meaning because it also survived a fire during the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake.Thieves smashed their way inside the church on July 23 before escaping with the cross.“This is the theater,” said church member Jude Lucas-Rynerson of the damage. “What they did is, they removed the moulding and took the glass out,” she said while pointing at a set of doors.“The cross, with original and unique mosaic design detail, was originally found after the earthquake and used as a centerpiece for the architectural design of the St. James United Methodist Church in Pasadena, built in 1941,” officials explained.Church members said thieves and vandals have continually targeted the church over the past three years. Trespassers would break doors, shatter stained glass ...