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Re-wilding San Francisco Bay, one pond at a time

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

To the cheers of distant onlookers, a yellow excavator sliced through a dirt levee to open a long-captive 19th century industrial salt pond to the wild San Francisco Bay on Wednesday morning, allowing tidal waters to gush in to a 300-acre future marsh in Menlo Park.The project – part of the largest wetlands restoration ever conducted on the West Coast – is the latest addition to a growing mosaic of restored habitats for endangered wildlife, while providing flood protection and places to play for local residents.Flanking the north side of the Dumbarton Bridge, the now-barren pond will gain a more natural and lovely palette. Once filled with water and fresh sediments, it will support seeds that float in from adjacent marshes, then plants will germinate. This will welcome the arrival of little crustaceans, like crabs, as well as invertebrates, birds and fish.“This day feels incredible to me. It’s the culmination of years of work to restore the tidal marsh and open ponds for...

Video: Armed Pleasant Hill store clerk chases off would-be robbers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. (KRON) -- On Monday, a group of would-be robbers in the East Bay ran into a consignment store sledgehammers in hand. They beelined to jewelry display cases in the back of the store but were met with a clerk holding up a gun.They quickly ditched their criminal mission and dashed out the door. The incident occurred at the Estates Consignment Store in Pleasant Hill.Surveillance video from the scene shows what looks to be a coordinated attempt to rob the store, as two masked men stood at the door threatening security while the rest rushed in before they were stopped in their tracks. Ex-San Francisco tech CEO Christian Lanng denies sex ‘slave contract’ allegations The five young masked men scrambled out of the store on Monday when a staff member drew his gun. Albert Marcu has been with Estates Consignment Store since 2007. He said he is saddened by what he sees as a rise in violent crime in recent years and explains he’s had enough. “I had to take a stand. Too man...

Raiders WR Davante Adams and RB Josh Jacobs are questionable vs Chargers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas wide receiver Davante Adams was a late addition to the Raiders’ injury report and is listed as questionable with an illness for Thursday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.Adams has 76 receptions for 867 yards and four touchdowns. He is closing in on at least 100 catches for 1,000 or more yards for the fourth consecutive season and fifth time in six years.If Adams doesn’t play, that could create more targets for Jakobi Meyers, who has 57 catches for 616 yards and six TDs.Also, running back Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) is questionable. He has rushed for 805 yards and six touchdowns and caught 37 passes for 296 yards.Defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee) is questionable, but that is an injury that has lingered for several weeks.Center Andre James (ankle) and left tackle Kolton Miller (shoulder) are out, a major setback to the Raiders offensive line. Miller has missed three of the past four games; James was injured Sunday agains...

University of Wisconsin regents back GOP deal for funding in exchange for limiting diversity efforts

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Universities of Wisconsin regents have approved a deal with Republican lawmakers to limit diversity positions in exchange for employee raises and funding for construction projects. The regents approved it by a vote of 11-6 Wednesday evening. That action came days after the regents had voted down the proposal 9-8 on Saturday. Following a closed-door meeting Tuesday they called another vote after Regent Amy Blumenfeld Bogost, who initially voted against the plan, decided to support the proposal. The deal calls for freezing hiring for diversity positions through 2026, among other concessions. Republicans will release money for a 6% raise for 34,000 employees and construction projects, including a new UW-Madison engineering building.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s state school superintendent on Wednesday called for Universities of Wisconsin regents to delay a second vote on a deal with Repub...

NFL receptions leader Keenan Allen out for Chargers’ Thursday night game at Raiders

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — NFL receptions leader Keenan Allen has been declared out for the Los Angeles Chargers’ Thursday night game against the Las Vegas Raiders because of a heel injury.Allen leads the league with 108 catches and is fourth in yardage (1,243). He set the Chargers’ single-season reception record and became the quickest player in NFL history to reach 900 receptions in last Sunday’s 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. The 11th-year receiver, who has 904 catches, did it in 139 games, four games faster than Antonio Brown.Not having Allen in the lineup is a tough setback for Bolts quarterback Easton Stick, who is making his first NFL start after Justin Herbert suffered a broken index finger on his right hand. Herbert had surgery on Tuesday and is out for the remainder of the season.Joshua Palmer will return after missing the past six games because of a knee injury. First-round pick Quentin Johnston and Alex Erickson are also expected to see significant pla...

Deebo Samuel rebounds from self-described ‘awful’ season to star for the 49ers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Deebo Samuel can be his own harshest critic, as evidenced by his description of his 2022 season for the San Francisco 49ers as “awful.”No one would say that about the way Samuel has been playing of late this season as he has regained the form that made him one of the NFL’s most dynamic playmakers in 2021 and has helped carry San Francisco to the top of the NFC standings.“I think he’s at the top of his game right now,” coach Kyle Shanahan said.That’s saying a lot considering how effective he was during his All-Pro 2021 season, when he had 77 catches for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns to go along with 59 carries for 365 yards and eight scores. His 1,770 yards from scrimmage that season have only been topped by Hall of Famer Jerry Rice in Niners history. But an offseason contract dispute led to Samuel coming into camp out of shape. Samuel never fully recovered, leading to his negative portrayal of his 2022 performance when he had 864 yards f...

Cámara de Representantes aprueba una resolución para formalizar la investigación de juicio político contra Biden

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

(CNN) –– La Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, cuya mayoría es del Partido Republicano, aprobó una resolución para formalizar una investigación de juicio político contra el presidente Joe Biden con una votación de 221 a 212.Todos los representantes republicanos votaron a favor de formalizar la investigación, incluido Ken Buck, quien había dicho que se inclinaba en contra de la resolución.Parte del motivo de la votación de este miércoles se debe a que la Casa Blanca le dijo a las tres comisiones del Congreso que están al frente de la investigación, y que son lideradas por los republicanos, que sus citaciones resultaban ilegítimas sin una votación formal de la Cámara de Representantes para autorizar la investigación. Ante ello, los legisladores republicanos más reacios y moderados comenzaron a sumarse a los esfuerzos de investigación de su partido.La votación tuvo lugar después de que Hunter Biden, hijo del presidente, desafiara la citación del investigador republicano para t...

Gakwasi scores 18, Princeton defeats Bryn Athyn College 92-40

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Darius Gakwasi’s 18 points helped Princeton defeat Bryn Athyn College 92-40 on Wednesday.Gakwasi was 8 of 14 shooting (2 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (10-1). Jackson Hicke scored 12 points while shooting 3 of 4 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line, and added 15 rebounds. Jacob Huggins also had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Derek Sangster shot 4 for 11, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.Will Little led the Lions in scoring, finishing with 10 points. Jalen Parker added nine points and two blocks for Bryn Athyn College.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Atletico beats Lazio in its 20th straight home win to secure 1st place in Champions League group

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

MADRID (AP) — With a record-tying 20th consecutive victory at home, Atletico Madrid won its Champions League group for the first time in six seasons.Atletico beat Lazio 2-0 on Wednesday to finish first in Group E and match its longest-ever winning run as a host in all competitions — equaling Diego Simeone’s team in 2013.Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino scored a goal in each half at the Metropolitano stadium to give Atletico 14 points, four more than second-place Lazio. Last-place Celtic beat third-place Feyenoord 2-1 at home in the other group match. Both Atletico and Lazio had already advanced to the knockout stage. A draw would also have been enough for Atletico to clinch first place and be among the seeded teams that will avoid other group winners in the next round.Atletico hadn’t won its group since the 2016-17 season, when it eventually reached the semifinals and lost to city rival Real Madrid. Simeone’s team was eliminated in the group stage last season, making it only ...

Why it's easier to get sick during Colorado's cold, dry winters

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:30:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Front Range isn't exactly known for its humidity, and the cold just makes the dry conditions even worse.You might think that this can only cause some dry skin and itchiness here or there, but the dry air can make it easier to get sick. Why does it feel so dry during the winter in Colorado? FOX31 spoke with Dr. Scott Joy, chief medical officer of HCA Healthcare Physician Services Group's Continental Division, about why this is and what you can do.Dry air makes it easier to get sickWhen the air is dry, it dries out more than just your hands or your elbows. It also dries out the membranes in your nose and throat, as well as the natural secretions that act as a protective barrier to viruses and bacteria, according to Joy.This can cause cracks to form in the skin, Joy said. These cracks can let bacteria and viruses in, including the flu and COVID-19. Colorado has the world’s largest elk population, but it wasn’t always that way And, given how dry it is already, C...