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Is California Gov. Newsom’s Israel visit ‘helpful for morale’ or risky political maneuver?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

In a surprise itinerary change, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is stopping Friday in Israel on his way to a planned trip to China, visiting the country-at-war with no official diplomatic agenda and raising more questions about his long-speculated presidential ambitions.In a social media post Thursday, Newsom said he will be meeting “with those impacted by the horrific terrorist attacks and offering California’s support.”I’m on my way to Israel.I’ll be meeting with those impacted by the horrific terrorist attacks and offering California’s support.— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) October 19, 2023Newsom’s trip comes just two days after President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to visit Israel during a war and a day after New York’s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul spent two days there, meeting with families as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Newsom’s visit is welcome news to Galia Mizrahi, a 55-year Southern California woman who flew to Israel after two of ...

Martinez refinery official apologizes to City Council and residents after chemical releases

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

On a night when the city passed a resolution castigating the Martinez Refining Company for their performance over the last 12 months, the refinery’s manager issued a set of apologies and an acknowledgment that if the company doesn’t get its act together soon, the consequences could be dire.“We understand that not only being a good neighbor, but truly our license depends on our ability to operate in a safe and responsible manner,” said Daniel Ingram, manager of the Martinez Refining company. “We don’t take these issues lightly.”Ingram’s report included a more full accounting of the spent catalyst release last November, when residents woke up to a layer of fine white silt on their cars and window sills. The Martinez Refining Company, whose sprawling campus defines the east side of the city, said the release was “non-toxic,” “non-hazardous”, and “naturally occurring” spent catalyst dust used in the refining process.Related ArticlesEnvironment | Big federal dollars for ...

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence starts against the Saints despite his knee sprain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trevor Lawrence was cleared to start for the Jacksonville Jaguars against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night after being listed as questionable with a sprained left knee.Lawrence was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday after sitting out on Monday, a day after he’d twisted his knee during a sack in the late stages of a 37-20 victory over Indianapolis.Lawrence left the game after that play, but said on Tuesday that he felt a lot better than he expected and would do everything he couild to play.Lawrence has completed 67% of his passes for 1,439 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions this season. But he’s been sacked 16 times, putting him on pace to shatter his previous high of 32 sacks set in 2021, the year he was drafted first overall out of Clemson.Meanwhile, the Saints activated linebacker and defensive captain Demario Davis, who’d been listed as questionable with a sore knee.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com...

Oak Valley Bancorp: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

OAKDALE, Calif. (AP) — OAKDALE, Calif. (AP) — Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) on Thursday reported net income of $7.4 million in its third quarter.The bank, based in Oakdale, California, said it had earnings of 89 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OVLY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OVLYSource

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of violence and despair on the war’s 13th day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

It’s hard to forget the children. Sometimes it’s impossible.Like the rescuer carrying a child from a building destroyed in an Israeli attack on the city of Khan Younis, in the Gaza Strip. The dust-covered child — it seems to be a boy, though that’s not clear — looks up with huge eyes. The child clutches something in a hand kept wrapped around the rescuer’s neck. Maybe it’s a stone. Maybe not.Or the Palestinian man carrying the body of his young nephew on Wednesday, the 13th day of Israel’s war with Hamas. He’s taking the boy, killed in an Israeli bombardment, to be buried. The boy is small. A toddler probably. One mourner touches the boy’s head. Another touches his leg, his face is wrenched with grief.The pain crosses the border. It’s in the bunk bed in a child’s room in the kibbutz of Nir Oz, which was overrun by Hamas militants on Oct 7. There are no bodies, but the violence is written everywhere in blood. Especially on the mattress, where blood is pooled in the center, a da...

Denver officer fires gunshot in Whole Foods by Union Station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver Police officer opened fire on someone inside a Whole Foods store near Union Station.It happened Thursday night at 17th and Wewatta streets, according to the Denver Police Department. Officers responded to a report of someone brandishing a knife. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox In a social media post just before 7:30 p.m., the department described what happened next: "While contacting the suspect, an officer discharged one round and no one was struck. A Taser was also deployed and the suspect was taken into custody."A Denver Police spokesperson told FOX31 it happened inside the Whole Foods store, which is across the street from Union Station. No one was stabbed or hurt in the incident.FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.

Republicans voice opposition to temporarily empowering acting speaker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The chaos on Capitol Hill continues.With the U.S. House of Representatives still without a speaker, new solutions are arising to try to get Congress back to work, but they aren't that popular with some Coloradans. Biden makes case for wartime aid for Israel, Ukraine The U.S. House of Representatives is exploring taking an unconventional path to get back to business, looking to temporarily empower the acting speaker through a House resolution. Some Colorado Republicans are not here for it."Essentially what they would propose is to essentially remove the acting title, which would simply make him the speaker pro temp and probably change some other house rules," said Phil Chen, assistant professor of political science at the University of Denver. "It would empower the current acting Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Patrick McHenry to essentially act as speaker to help pass legislation, bring things to the floor and essentially get the House working again."Some members have flo...

‘Horses are my heart and singing is in my soul’: Wellington-based Ki-Juan Minors speaks out about dual passions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

Most of us are lucky if we get to do the one thing we love for a living, but one Wellington resident does two. No fair!Ki-Juan Minors is an accomplished equestrian — but with a voice like this, his singing career could be riding him high on the charts, too.Ki-Juan Minors can ride a horse. But he will also rock the mic.Ki-Juan Minors [singing]: “I will promise you, my love, forever, forever. Something like that.”Alex Miranda: “Oh, my God!”Ki-Juan Minors: “I haven’t finished it yet. It’s still early. That might not go like like that when I actually record it, but that’s kind of the…”Alex Miranda: “It’s done!”The professional equestrian lives and works in Wellington, which is Palm Beach County’s horse country, known worldwide.Alex Miranda: “How have the two worlds interacted for you in your life?”Ki-Juan Minors: “It’s been great because the feedback that I get from — I call...

‘Nyad,’ starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, brings inspiring true story of long-distance swimmer to the screen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

For most people, going for a swim means doing a few laps in the pool. Diana Nyad is not most people.Annette Bening stars as the marathon swimmer in “Nyad.” Jodie Foster plays her best friend and trainer who helps her fulfill a lifelong dream.Jodie Foster (as Bonnie Stoll): “No, no, no. That’s insane, Diana. You tried that when you were 28, and you did not make it when you were 28. You’re 60.”Annette Bening (as Diana Nyad): “I don’t believe in imposed limitations. The only one who gets to decide if I’m through is me.”“Nyad” tells the story of long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad, who attempts to swim from Cuba to South Florida at age 60 after four failed attempts.Annette Bening (as Diana Nyad): “OK, it’s just a little swim.”Annette Bening plays the champion athlete who’s determined to show the world what she can do.Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi: “It’s a vehicle for understanding what t...

Woman drives car into trash compactor in Southboro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:27 GMT

Emergency crews responded in Southboro Thursday after a vehicle drove into a trash compactor at the town’s department of public works facility. Southboro police shared photos on Thursday afternoon showing the car stuck in the pit.Workers later told 7NEWS the crash happened around 1:40 p.m., with a woman driving her car through a chain and over the edge of the pit. Workers said they didn’t hesitate to jump down and help the driver whose airbags went off.The driver was not hurt, according to police, and a towing company was ultimately called in to help remove the vehicle. Normally busy during the week, the trash pit at the DPW facility is one many Southboro residents use.Reacting to the crash, community members said they were thankful to hear the woman was OK. “That’s the most important part,” said Southboro resident Jeff Chan.“There’s no municipal town pickup of trash, so a lot of people do come here to drop off their trash,” Chan separately said.The Southboro Police D...