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Crews battle raging structure fire in downtown L.A.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

Firefighters in downtown Los Angeles are battling a massive fire at a three-story commercial building.Crews responded to the 300 block of East 4th Street just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon for a "heavy fire involving dense storage" on the third floor of a 5,000-square-foot building," LAFD said.A fire burns in a multi-story building in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (KTLA)Over 100 firefighters were on the scene of -what is now dubbed- the "4th Street Fire."The three-story commercial building is comprised of masonry construction, LAFD said. The first floor is commercial space and the second and third floors were originally offices.No injuries had been reported as of 2:20 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation. This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

These are the 'happiest' states nationwide: Here is where California ranks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

California ranked in the top 10 “happiest” states in the U.S., according to a new report from WalletHub.The personal finance website compared the 50 states across 30 factors used to evaluate one’s happiness, which incuded, depression rate, the share of adults feeling productive, income growth and unemployment rate. This is how much money you need to be ‘happy’ in California, study says The 30 metrics were compiled into three different categories, which included:Emotional and Physical Well-beingWork EnvironmentCommunity and EnvironmentThe metrics were graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the “happiest” state in the country.The Golden State ranked 7th on the list and had an overall score of 60.53.These are the top ten “happiest” states in the U.S.UtahHawaiiMarylandMinnesotaNew JerseyConnecticutCaliforniaFloridaIdahoNebraskaThe full study can be viewed here. Researchers found that the least “happiest” state nationwide was West Virginia, which was at the bottom of the li...

Man Killed, Driver Arrested after DUI Crash on Interstate 805 [San Ysidro, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash in San Ysidro Kills 58-Year-Old Tijuana ManSAN YSIDRO, CA (September 12, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, police arrested a 21-year-old Escondido man following a fatal DUI crash on Interstate 805.According to California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. along I-805 northbound at SR-905.Police said the driver of a northbound Volkswagen coupe rear-ended a Honda SUV traveling in the same direction.Tragically, the first responders declared the Honda driver dead at the scene. The deceased victim was only identified as a 58-year-old man from Tijuana.At the same time, paramedics rushed the Escondido man driving to Volkswagen to a hospital for unspecified injuries. Upon release, police arrested the man for driving under the influence of alcohol.Currently, the identities of the people involved in the incident remain undisclosed to the public. Additionally, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary...

CDC recommends updated Covid-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

(CNN) — Everyone ages 6 months and older should get an updated Covid-19 vaccine, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, to help lower the risk of severe illness, hospitalization or death from the coronavirus.Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the agency, signed off on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices or ACIP, a panel of experts that advises the CDC on its vaccine recommendations.The CDC said in a news release that the shots from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna will be available this week.“Vaccination remains the best protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization and death,” the agency said. “Vaccination also reduces your chance of suffering the effects of Long COVID, which can develop during or following acute infection and last for an extended duration. If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past 2 months, get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself this fall and win...

Sale closed in Danville: $1.7 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

130 Zephyr Place – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 100 block of Zephyr Place in Danville has new owners. The 2,387-square-foot property, built in 1973, was sold on Aug. 18, 2023, for $1,700,000, or $712 per square foot. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three baths. The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house is equipped with an attached two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:In April 2023, a 1,675-square-foot home on Daylight Place in Danville sold for $1,612,500, a price per square foot of $963. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,651-square-foot home on the 500 block of Navajo Place in Danville sold in August 2023, for $1,670,000, a price per square foot of $1,012. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Lehigh Valley C...

San Jose approves $3.3 million settlement for George Floyd protest injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

San Jose will pay more than $3 million to a group of people who sued the city and police department over injuries they suffered during the infamous 2020 George Floyd demonstrations downtown, with the bulk of the funds going to a man who lost an eye when police fired a projectile at him while trying to disperse a crowd.Tuesday, the City Council unanimously approved the payout after reviewing two settlement agreements that first surfaced in federal court records and city records at the end of last month. A few weeks earlier, a federal judge ruled that five of the eleven original plaintiffs could take their injury claims to trial, which led to a deal being reached.Under the terms of the agreements, the city admits no fault, and lead plaintiff Michael Acosta, who lost his left eye, will receive $2.9 million, while four other claimants will share $450,000.“I’m glad the lawsuit has been resolved, but no amount of money could ever return to me what has been taken,” Acosta...

CDC recommends new COVID-19 vaccine — what you need to know about getting it

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday by Pfizer and Moderna tailored to a recent variant of the virus for everyone 6 months and older.The recommendation followed a 13-1 vote Tuesday of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Food and Drug Administration’s approval Monday of the new vaccine formula, based off of a recently circulating version of the omicron virus variant known as XBB.1.5, to replace earlier vaccines and boosters.“We have more tools than ever to prevent the worst outcomes from COVID-19,” said CDC Director Mandy Cohen. “CDC is now recommending updated COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 6 months and older to better protect you and your loved ones.”Here’s what you need to know:Q Do I need to get this new COVID shot?A The CDC panel wrestled with the question of whether to focus its recommendation on those most at risk of severe COVID or urge the shots for everyon...

Westfield mall operators sued by American Eagle over 'rampant criminal activity'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The company that owns and operates the American Eagle retail chain is suing the company that owned the Westfield SF Center on Market Street for letting "the mall deteriorate into disarray," according to a filing in the San Francisco Superior Court. In the filing which was made Monday, AE Retail West, LLC, which operates American Eagle, stated that "in exchange for millions of dollars in rent, Westfield obligated itself to maintain the common areas of the mall and promised American Eagle would have quiet enjoyment of the store for the duration of the lease."But, according to court filings, "Westfield neglected its obligations, allowing the mall to become a lightning rod for, in Westfield's words, 'rampant criminal activity.'" San Francisco tech company laying off 17% of its staff American Eagle accuses the mall owner of investing more than $2 billion in upgrades and maintaining other malls in the region, while neglecting Westfield. That neglect "came to a he...

Bay Area serial killer Anthony Sully dies in custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco Bay Area serial killer died from natural causes after spending the last four decades of his life on San Quentin prison's death row, state officials said.Anthony J. Sully was sentenced to death on June 3, 1986 for murdering six victims. Sully was a former Millbrae police officer who beat, raped, and killed prostitutes. "Anthony J. Sully, housed at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center on condemned status, died of natural causes Sept. 8," California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials wrote. Sully, 79, was pronounced deceased at 2:21 a.m. Friday at an outside medical facility. A Marin County Sheriff's coroner will conduct an autopsy.The policeman-turned serial killer had been locked in San Quentin since June 15, 1986. Sully was convicted by a San Mateo County jury of murdering Kathryn Barrett, 24; Barbara Searcy, 22; Gloria Jean Fravel, 24, Brendan Oakden, 19; Michael Thomas 24, and Phyllis Melendez, 20.There are currently 654 con...

Fall means wildfire season at Shenandoah National Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:08 GMT

Amanda Swasta, who lives near Shenandoah National Park, told WTOP that she was outside her home in downtown Luray Friday afternoon when she saw light and smoke coming from the mountains. (Courtesy Amanda Swasta)Many head out to Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park in the fall to see the changing leaves, but this year, it might be hard to see through the haze of wildfire smoke.Park officials spent the weekend battling the Millers Head wildfire, which they believed was ignited by natural causes.“Plants are very dry and with the drought conditions we have had, they’re extremely dry,” said Carly Adams, spokesperson for the Shenandoah National Park.According to Adams, recent rain showers brought some relief to the area. “We’ve had some rain over the weekend, which was definitely something we were excited about,” she said.However, a dry summer means the area needs more than just a weekend rainstorm to reduce the risk of fires.“With moderate t...