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Polis signs bill that expands immunity protections for people who report overdoses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

When lawmakers passed a lengthy bill last year to tighten criminal penalties for fentanyl users and dealers, they simultaneously undermined the state’s immunity protections for drug users who try to save people from overdoses.That loophole was closed Monday, when Gov. Jared Polis signed HB23-1167 into law. The measure expands criminal immunity protections to more substance users who try to stop overdoses as part of the state’s broader efforts to address its ongoing drug crisis, which killed more than 1,650 residents last year.“It’s going to save lives,” said Rep. Chris deGruy Kennedy, a Lakewood Democrat and co-sponsor of the bill. “It’s an important step to make sure that people who are struggling with addiction know that if they’re around a person who is facing an overdose, the only thing they have to worry about is saving that person’s life.”Under the state’s Good Samaritan law, a person who calls 911 and cooperates with autho...

3 students treated for possible overdose at L.A. middle school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

Three students were hospitalized after apparently overdosing on an unidentified narcotic at Johnnie Cochran Middle School in Los Angeles on Monday.L.A. Fire crews responded to the school near Crenshaw and Washington boulevards around 11:30 a.m. after receiving reports of at least three children “with altered level of consciousness after possible exposure or ingestion of a yet unknown substance,” the department said.According to Sky5 reporter Rich Prickett, the students responded well after being administered Narcan, which reverses the effects of opioids. They were transported to an area hospital where "they arrived conscious and breathing in minor to moderate medical distress," officials said. After student’s death, LA schools to carry overdose antidote L.A. Unified School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho used the incident to encourage students and parents to report safety issues."We remain hopeful for a full recovery of our students ... who suffered from a medical incident earlier...

Hollywood writers' strike looms as deadline approaches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

Hollywood writers are poised to strike as early as Tuesday morning if a deal is not reached between members of the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. “If there’s no deal tonight at 11:59 p.m., then the WGA is in position to go on strike at 12:01 a.m.,” Deadline Hollywood Senior Editor Dominic Patten told KTLA.  This would be the first WGA strike in more than 10 years with more than 11,000 television and film writers prepped to walk off the job.  “You’re going to see picket signs going up in front of studios, in front of various other offices, as well as you’re going to start seeing a number of shows shut down instantly,” Patten added.  ‘SNL,’ late-night shows and more to be impacted by looming WGA strike WGA and AMPTP have been in talks for more than a month. If a contract agreement is not reached by midnight, a strike could have a ripple effect on restaurants, parking attendants, dry cleaners and so many other businesses tha...

All Los Angeles County beaches under ocean water warnings due to rain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

Officials are urging residents planning to head to Los Angeles County beaches this week to stay out of the water.All L.A. County beaches have been placed under an ocean water quality rain advisory since “bacteria, chemicals and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas” could have contaminated ocean waters due to recent rainfall. More rain, mountain snow move into Southern California The advisory will be in place until Thursday at noon and could be extended depending on further rainfall, a news release said.The infamous “May Gray” weather has descended upon Southern California as meteorologists expect another late-season storm to make its way across the region.Residents in the area should expect to see cloudy and damp conditions along with gusty winds throughout the week before temperatures increase, leading into the next work week.This weather comes after multiple storms battered Southern California during the winter season.Residents can get more informati...

Oakland mayor: New budget proposal will save city from drastic cuts amid record shortfall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

OAKLAND — Facing the largest-ever shortfall in the city’s general fund, Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday proposed a two-year, $4.2 billion budget that would avoid drastic spending cuts by leaving jobs unfilled, including in the police department, and merging city services.The majority of the City Council has already indicated some support for Thao’s plan, which would keep Oakland’s spending roughly equal to the city’s expected revenues, and avoid layoffs, even as recession fears loom nationwide. The budget’s public review starts Tuesday.“Unlike the budget crisis of the past, we have achieved a balanced budget without resorting to government closures or layoffs which disrupt critical services to residents,” the mayor said Monday in a memo introducing the proposal.The city’s overall shortfall over the next two years totals $360 million, or about a fifth of the general purpose fund, which pays for most of the city’s salaried positio...

Search for missing Oklahoma teens leads to house, 7 dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

Associated PressHENRYETTA, Okla. — Authorities discovered the bodies of seven people Monday while searching a rural Oklahoma property for two missing teenagers, state investigators confirmed.The bodies were found near the town of Henryetta, a town of about 6,000 located about 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation spokesman Gerald Davidson said.He said the state medical examiner will have to identify the victims, but authorities were no longer searching for the missing teens or a man they may have been with.“We’ve had our share of troubles and woes, but this one is pretty bad,” Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice told reporters.Rice declined to confirm the identities of any of the victims, where the bodies were found or any details about weapons that may have been discovered on the property.“We believe there’s no other threat to the community,” he added.A missing endangered person advisory had been is...

Los Banos woman killed in crash east of Gilroy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

SANTA CLARA COUNTY – A 24-year-old Los Banos woman was killed in a collision early Monday east of Gilroy, according to the California Highway Patrol.The solo-vehicle crash was reported just before 4 a.m. on State Route 152 west of Bloomfield Avenue.An initial investigation revealed a 23-year-old Los Banos woman was driving a 2014 BMW 328i eastbound at 65 mph when she made an “unsafe turning movement,” which caused her to lose control of the car, the CHP said in a statement. The car then traveled onto the south shoulder of the highway and hit a tree.A passenger – the 24-year-old Los Banos woman – was taken to Regional Medical Center, where she died of her injuries. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release her identity once it is confirmed and her next of kin is identified.No other injuries were reported.At this time, the CHP said it does not believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Redwood City...

SF Giants return from Mexico City beaten and battered — but not as badly as initially thought

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

HOUSTON — One after the other Monday afternoon, Brandon Crawford and Mike Yastrzemski stuck their legs in the MRI machine at Minute Maid Park, hoping for the best after having their soft tissue tighten up under the stressful playing conditions in Mexico City.For the most part, they got the results they were hoping for.The Giants lost more than just their two games at elevation, but their starting shortstop and center fielder, too. Upon arriving in Houston for their three games against the defending World Series champion Astros, Crawford and Yastrzemski were each placed on the injured list.But after seeing the results of their scans, the Giants’ two key up-the-middle players believed they averted the worst-case scenarios.Yastrzemski (left hamstring) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain, the mildest variety, which seemed all but impossible after he reported feeling a “pop” in his hamstring while attempting to make a play on a shallow pop fly in the eighth inning Sunda...

The top 5 ‘Redfall’ tips to help you jumpstart your game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

“Redfall” is deceptively simple but the gameplay is surprisingly deep as you fight an army of vampires, cultists and mercenaries. The developers at Arkane Studios Austin throw players into that meat grinder without too much explanation.The campaign can be difficult at first as players’ powers are severely limited, but over time, they level up and amass better weapons. Here are five tips to make that process run a little smoother:1. Choose your hero wisely: “Redfall” offers four playable characters at launch, and each hero offers their own distinct brand of gameplay. Whomever you chose, you’ll be attached to them through the campaign, so it’s best to choose wisely. Players can’t switch their hero on the fly and continue the story. Each hero is tied to their own campaign, and if you decide to play multiplayer, the host is the only one that retains the narrative progress.That means if you beat a boss with your buddy and she’s the ho...

Oakland teachers union to strike if no deal is reached by Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:12:20 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland teachers' union has announced it will strike if it does not reach a deal with the school district by May 4. Monday's announcement comes just a few days after the union voted to approve such a move last week."After a weekend of marathon bargaining, it is clear that OUSD still isn’t ready to get serious about reaching an agreement that will keep educators in Oakland and meet the needs of our students with increased mental health supports improved services for students with disabilities, investment in Historically Black Community Schools, and more. We can not allow this crisis to continue into a new school year." the Oakland Education Association said. The OEA told KRON4 last week that the strike was authorized because no progress had been made in ongoing negotiations between the union and the Oakland Unified School District. Caught on Video: French bulldog stolen during smash-and-grab in Oakland Oakland teachers, who are among the lowest paid in the Bay Area, ...