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Earthquake near SFO jolts Bay Area residents Friday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

An earthquake centered in the upper Peninsula, near San Francisco International Airport, rattled Bay Area residents Friday night.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | What do more quakes at one of California’s riskiest volcanoes mean? Scientists think they know California News | Californians rattled awake by early-morning ShakeAlert messages California News | ‘A great prep for the ShakeOut’: Magnitude 4.2 earthquake rattles East Bay California News | Another powerful earthquake shakes quake-devastated region in western Afghanistan California News | Photos: Great California ShakeOut tour stops at San Francisco State The quake initially registered as a magnitude 3.9, but it was soon downgraded to 3.7, according to Robert de Groot, team lead for the U.S. Geological Survey’s ShakeAlert.“This sort of earthquake is your garden variety, run-of-the-mill earthquake,” said de Groot,...

Why does California law enforcement announce DUI checkpoints?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

California law enforcement officials frequently send public service announcements about scheduled DUI checkpoints throughout the state, which has prompted some community members to ask 'why?' "This is done as a result of case law, specifically Ingersoll v. Palmer, " Lincoln Police Department Officer Brett Schneider told FOX40.com. "This case law established guidelines for evaluating the constitutionality of checkpoints. Prior public notice was one of eight requirements also known as the Ingersoll 8." Traffic stop of a mother and young son was a ‘case of mistaken identity,’ Sacramento Police say In 1984, California conducted its first official checkpoint in Burlingame, according to casetext.com. During the checkpoint, every fifth vehicle was stopped and drivers were screened for various indicators of intoxication. Some drivers felt that the checkpoint violated the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.Shortly after, ta...

E. coli cases linked to Miguel's Cocina jump to 20 as victim speaks out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency confirmed Friday there are now 20 new cases of E. coli linked to Miguel’s Cocina in 4S Ranch -- that's three more cases since Thursday.Miguel’s Cocina was the restaurant of choice for Denis Bisson and his family on Oct. 12.“I had my cousins in town from the East Coast visiting, so we thought, you’re in San Diego, Mexican food is the way to go,” Bisson told FOX 5 in an interview. “I had fajitas, chicken, shrimp, and mushroom fajitas couple appetizers.”Nothing unusual, he says until a few days later when he began to experience uncontrollable cramping, low grade fever and severe diarrhea. Bisson was admitted to the hospital. Teen fighting for life after E. coli diagnosis traced to 4S Ranch restaurant “Not to be graphic, but seeing parts of my intestine coming out, it’s traumatizing,” Bisson said. “You see blood, what is this colitis? What is this cancer? Who knows.”Bisson is one of the now 20 cases of diagnose...

Biden calls for GOP help on gun violence, praises police for work in Maine shooting spree

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden called on Republicans in Congress to help keep Americans safe from gun violence and praised police for their efforts to track down the Maine gunman who killed 18 people.The Army reservist who opened fire in a bowling alley and then at a bar in Lewiston, Maine Wednesday night was found dead Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot. That ended an intensive two-day search for the gunman.Biden said the shooting and anxious search for the gunman has been tragic “not just for Lewiston, Maine, but for our entire country.”The shooting spree has been devastating for the families of those killed and injured, leaving “scores of family and friends praying and experiencing trauma no one ever wants to imagine,” he satd in a statement late FridaylHe praised the police for their intense search over two days,“Numerous brave law enforcement officers have worked around the clock to find this suspect and prevent the loss of more innocent life – all while ri...

Besieged Gaza cut off from the world after heavy Israeli bombardment knocks out communications

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel struck targets in the Gaza Strip with stepped-up bombardment and artillery fire overnight into Saturday, knocking out communications and creating a near-blackout of information by largely cutting off the besieged enclave’s 2.3 million people from contact with the outside world.The Israeli military said it was expanding ground operations in the territory, signaling it was moving closer to an all-out invasion of Gaza, where it has vowed to crush the ruling Hamas militant group after its bloody incursion in southern Israel three weeks ago.Explosions from continuous airstrikes lit up the sky over Gaza City for hours after nightfall Friday. The Palestinian telecom provider, Paltel, said the bombardment caused “complete disruption” of internet, cellular and landline services. The cutoff meant that casualties from strikes and details of ground incursions could not immediately be known. Some satellite phones continued to function. Already plunged into darkness ...

Yuxiang Aquatic brand oyster, shrimp and shrimp balls with cheese recalled

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for several types of Yuxiang Aquatic seafood balls because the products contain potential allergens not listed on their labels.The recall covers Oyster Balls, Shrimp Balls and Shrimp Balls with Cheese, which were all sold in 200g packages and distributed in British Columbia.The CFIA says the affected products may contain egg, fish, gluten, milk, and soy.The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results, and further recalls may be announced as it continues a food safety investigation.There have been no reports of any illnesses linked to the product.Customers are being told to either throw the products out or return them to where they were purchased.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 27, 2023.The Canadian Press

Acapulco residents are fending for themselves in absence of aid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — In a city without water, electricity or gasoline, where desperate people have been allowed, even encouraged, to take essential goods from damaged stores since Hurricane Otis smashed Acapulco, state police officer Raúl Gallardo stood guard over a mountain of excess.Gallardo explained the distinction authorities have been making — in some cases — between what people can take and what would end up in his pile.People can take “what you can consume — water, tuna, mayonnaise, that you can take,” he said. What isn’t allowed is big-ticket items — “appliances, for example,” he said, swiveling to point at the refrigerators behind him. “What’s not within the basket of basic foodstuffs, you can’t take.”Despite government promises that aid was on the way in a big way, people did not wait.Acapulco’s desperate residents cleaned out the city’s largest stores in three days. It was not isolated to any particular neighborhood or carried out under cover of darkness, but wi...

NYC protesters demand Israeli cease-fire, at least 200 detained after filling Grand Central station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A sea of hundreds of protesters filled the main concourse of New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal during the evening rush hour Friday, chanting slogans and unfurling banners demanding a cease-fire as Israel intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip.Wearing black T-shirts saying “Jews say cease-fire now” and “Not in our name,” at least 200 of the demonstrators were detained by New York Police Department officers and led out of the train station, their hands zip-tied behind their backs. The NYPD said the protesters were taken briefly into custody, issued summonses and released, and that a more exact number of detentions would be available Saturday morning.Some protesters hoisted banners as they scaled the stone ledges in front of leaderboards listing departure times. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority asked commuters to use Penn Station as an alternative. After the sit-in was broken up by police, the remaining protesters spilled into the streets outs...

'On Fire' film shooting in St. Louis links hope and baseball

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

 ST. LOUIS -- An inspiring movie is getting shot in the Gateway City, and they're looking for extras.“It’s been a six-year build to get to this point,” says John O’Leary, Motivational Speaker & Author.  “Now the director and his team of 60 are in our community.  They’re scouting locations and looking for background actors. They begin shooting on November 6th, and they’re going to be shooting at Busch Stadium, bowling alleys, coffee shops, and places like that.”   The story centers around the St. Louis community, the paramedics, and Mercy Healthcare professionals who helped save John O’Leary’s life.  When O’Leary was nine years old, he played with fire and gasoline. That resulted in an explosion and a life-changing injury.   Casting call: Movie extras wanted in St. Louis for upcoming film This story features a familiar voice, broadcasting legend Jack Buck.  " What should shock people was that not only did he show up th...

Halloween safety tips for a spooktacular night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:15 GMT

ST. CHARLES-- It's that time of year again when spooky specters and playful ghouls roam the streets, and children eagerly dash from door to door to fill their candy buckets. Halloween is a time for fun, but it's crucial to keep safety a top priority, especially when families are out trick-or-treating.The American Red Cross offers some simple and effective tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween season for everyone.1. Keep an Eye on Your Little GoblinsAs the days grow shorter and darkness arrives earlier, it's essential to keep a close watch on your children. Make sure they're visible to others, especially motorists. Consider dressing them in reflective clothing or adding reflective accessories to their costumes.Sharon Watson from the American Red Cross advises, "We also want to keep in mind the fact that people need to see children after dark. So, try to put something on them that is reflective."2. Hand Hygiene MattersIn this age of COVID-19 and the flu, packing hand sanitizer...