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Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here’s what to expect.

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

WASHINGTON — Federal officials this week are expected to ease water cuts for 2024 under a slightly improved outlook for the Colorado River’s health, though long-term challenges remain.The river provides water for seven U.S. states, 29 Native American tribes and two states in Mexico. It also supports a multibillion-dollar farm industry in the West and generates hydropower used across the region. Years of overuse by farms and cities and the effects of drought worsened by climate change has meant much less water flows today through the Colorado River than in previous decades.The U.S. government in 2021 announced cuts that hit Arizona particularly hard. Last year, those cuts grew more severe thanks to continued drought, poor precipitation and less runoff from the river’s Rocky Mountains source.A wetter winter and conservation measures have helped improve the river’s health a bit this summer, but experts warn a drier future is ahead.WHAT CUTS ARE EXPECTED?The Bureau of Reclamation will d...

Pregnant dog dies after fake veterinarian performs surgery, deputies say

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man posing as a veterinarian was arrested after deputies said he performed surgery on a pregnant dog that later died.Detectives said they were alerted after a 6-year-old Chihuahua named Sugar died following an illicit surgery performed by 61-year-old Osvaldo Sanchez.(Photo from Collier County Sheriff's Office)Deputies said Sugar's owners contacted Sanchez because the 6-pound dog appeared to be having difficulty delivering her puppies. Sanchez had been previously introduced to the couple as a veterinarian, the sheriff's office said.Sanchez went to the couple's home on May 18 to examine Sugar and performed a C-section and spay procedure on the dog in his mobile office, which was a converted ambulance. Investigators said he removed a stillborn puppy during the procedure and charged the couple $600. SoCal woman sues after she was struck by garbage truck The couple told deputies that Sugar became ill from infection as a result of the surgery and ...

Earthquake rattles East Bay on Tuesday morning

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck central Contra Costa County on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.There were no immediate reports of damage.The quake struck near the town of Alamo just before 7:45 a.m. at a depth of about 9 kilometers, according to the USGS.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Major East Bay road extension moves forward after eaglet flies off

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

“Fred” and “Wilma” are empty-nesters, and now that the golden eagles’ baby bird has flown the coop, work can begin on one of East County’s biggest local road improvements: the extension of Sand Creek Road from Brentwood to Antioch.The new $8.7 million roadway is expected to shave at least 10 minutes off a trip from west Brentwood to the nearest hospital, Kaiser Permanente in Antioch, and relieve traffic on the heavily used Lone Tree Way to the north near where the new Brentwood Costco is to be located.But work on the three-mile extension from Brentwood’s Old Sand Creek Road to Antioch’s Deer Valley Road, which was set to begin in late March, had to be delayed for months because of the nearby nest of golden eagles, which are protected by federal, state and regional laws and policies.“They (the golden eagles) have slowed us down significantly, but it’s good to see love conquers all,” Brentwood Mayor Joel Bryant joked at a groundbreaking ceremony last week about the eagles named ...

Man calls Campbell resident more than 150 times in a night

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

Aug. 77:31 a.m. at Superior Drive and West Campbell Avenue: A man, 38, was stopped for a vehicle code violation, and found to be DUI. He also had a outstanding warrant.10:41 a.m. in the 1700 block of South Bascom Avenue: A man, 33, tried to walk in front of a patrol vehicle in the parking lot. He was found to be under the influence.Overnight in the 100 block of Union Avenue: Someone entered a unlocked Toyota Highlander and took a computer bag.6:12 p.m. in the 100 block of West Hamilton Avenue: A man, 48, was arguing with employees and refused to leave the business when ask to do so by staff. He was found to be too intoxicated to care for himself and had an outstanding warrant.9:27 p.m. in the 1100 block of Bismarck Drive: A man, 38, was contacted outside his apartment during a dispute. He was too intoxicated to care for himself and was arrested.Overnight in the 500 block of West Latimer Avenue: A 2017 Jeep Renegade was stolen.1:09 p.m. in the 1900 block of South Bascom Avenue: A man...

Saratoga’s State of the City will be family friendly

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

Saratogans, I am thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to each and every one of you for a remarkable event that’s right around the corner: Saratoga’s 2023 State of the City on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. in the breathtaking Wildwood Park. This won’t be your typical State of the City gathering, my friends: It’s going to be an evening filled with camaraderie, fun and a dash of nostalgia that you won’t want to miss.We’ve got a spectacular lineup planned to bring us all together, starting with an array of engaging activities and games that will have everyone, from the little ones to our esteemed elders, grinning from ear to ear. We’ll also enjoy tasty treats for all and complimentary commemorative t-shirts for the first 100 attendees.We’ll then come together for a brief message from yours truly where I’ll share some of the most vital updates about our beloved city—insights about all that has been accomplished this year and what is to come th...

Head-on crash in Sierra foothills: 3 killed and 6 injured, all from the Bay Area

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

A head-on crash on a Sierra foothills highway killed three people and sent six others to the hospital, the California Highway Patrol said.The occupants of the two cars were from the Bay Area.The crash happened around 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, on Highway 4 about five miles west of Copperopolis. An eastbound Honda reportedly crossed into the westbound lane and collided with a Lexus, the CHP said.The three people in the Honda were killed. They were identified by the Calaveras County coroner as Jose Luis Garcia Jr., 25, of San Mateo; Danielle Bologna, 62, of San Francisco; and her daughter, Francesca Bologna, 25, of San Francisco. Garcia was the driver, the CHP said.The six people in the Lexus, all San Jose residents, were taken to hospitals in Modesto. Three adults had major injuries; one adult and two children, ages 2 and 4, had moderate injuries, the CHP said.The crash remains under investigation. All the adults were wearing seatbelts and the children were in car seats, the CHP said.Re...

Who is Fani Willis?: From LA to the Atlanta DA leading Trump election subversion case

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

By Shawna Mizelle| CNNWashington — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has reemerged in the spotlight after her office charged 19 co-defendants, including Donald Trump, regarding efforts by the former president and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.The indictments are a culmination of an investigation that has lasted more than two years and has resulted in multiple charges including conspiracy and racketeering, which Willis has a history of successfully bringing against defendants.The Atlanta-area prosecutor, who has not shied away from prosecuting high-profile cases, presented her case before a grand jury on Monday.Willis, a Democrat who is Fulton County’s first female DA, had been in office for only a day when the former president phoned Georgia’s GOP secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, on January 2, 2021, urging him to “find” votes to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.She campaigned on the premise of restoring integrity to the...

Patients in Santa Clara County may see refunds, debt relief from charity care settlement

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

By Molly Castle Work | KFF Health NewsCalifornia’s largest public hospital plans to start notifying 43,000 former patients Monday that they may be eligible for refunds or billing corrections, part of what advocates called a major legal settlement that will help force the hospital to fulfill its charity care obligations.Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, along with other units of county-owned Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, will also adopt procedures to ensure patients are informed of their eligibility for charity care, which nonprofit and public hospitals must provide.“This is huge,” said Helen Tran, a senior attorney with Western Center on Law & Poverty, which joined another California-based legal group, the Consumer Law Center, in a lawsuit against the hospital. “It’s so important that the hospital is stepping up to take corrective action. That’s something we haven’t seen many hospitals do.”Filed in 2019 and settled in June, the lawsuit alleged that Santa Clara Valley Medical C...

Montebello Market closes after 15 months in Los Gatos

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:27:16 GMT

After celebrating their first anniversary on Derby Weekend, Montebello Market in Los Gatos is shuttering. The combination deli, market, gift store and bottle shop will undergo a bit of reorganization as it takes on a new vibe and menu under the direction of Yvonne Khananis, a gastronomical entrepreneur who operates Reverence Catering, Grocer+Goddess, Polentaria and Oy! Gluten-Free bakery—all in downtown Los Gatos.Khananis is joining forces with some of the former Montebello Market team to turn the market’s location near the post office into an expanded version of Grocer+Goddess, a provisions shop she began during the pandemic when her Reverence Catering business dried up.Montebello Market was opened in May 2022 by Jim Foley, local real estate and restaurant entrepreneur, and David Cohen, executive chef and co-owner of Oren’s Hummus. When asked about the new direction for his old business, Foley, Khananis’s landlord at Polenteria, said, “We have lots of plans.”Back in 2021, Khananis ...