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Have questions about birds? Read this first

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

People ask me a lot of questions about birds. So let’s clear up some things.• “When do the hummingbirds get here?” They are always here. In the Bay Area, Anna’s hummingbirds are common all year round. Although we do get an additional influx of smaller, rusty-sided Allen’s hummingbirds in spring and summer, they are always in the minority compared to the far more abundant Anna’s hummingbirds.• Backyard bird ID lightning round: “What is the big yellow bird on my hummingbird feeder?” That’s a hooded oriole, just arrived back from Mexico. They enjoy both nectar and jelly. “What are the little yellow birds on my seed feeder?” Mostly lesser goldfinches, with American goldfinches in some yards. “What are the red birds on my feeder?” Those are male house finches, while the streaky brown birds of the same shape and size are female house finches. “What is the really loud bird I hear singing even at night?” A mockingbird, our most extraordinary singer. See what imitations you can recognize and...

A midcentury jewel-box gem

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

Situated down a long driveway this secluded midcentury home sits alone and is flanked by a flagstone patio, lush gardens, landscaped paths and a special treat. Go up the outdoor winding staircase to the “ship” deck where you can enjoy breathtaking bay and city views.This fabulous home features oversize windows and lovely patio and yard areas. Enjoy the all-level-in living that this midcentury house has to offer. Enter into the living/dining room with two walls of oversize windows and a glass sliding door leading to the wonderful patio and yard areas. Enjoy freshly polished wood floors and a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen combines the original charm of the midcentury style with updates of the modern conveniences. Quartz countertops, gas cooktop, on-trend tile backsplash and floors, plus a cozy breakfast corner combined with tons of cabinet space complete this one-of-a-kind kitchen.This house offers three bedrooms, one is a primary suite, and the other two bedrooms...

Video shows parolee in fatal shootout with California cops

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

A parolee attempting to evade arrest died after he was shot multiple times by police while exchanging gunfire with officers in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood in March, uniform-worn camera footage released last week shows.On March 8, Los Angeles Police Department narcotics officers were conducting surveillance near the intersection of Prince Street and North Broadway when they spotted the parolee, who was identified as a suspect in an extortion investigation in LAPD’s Hollenbeck division, which includes Lincoln Heights, LAPD Capt. Kelly Muniz said in a video released by police. K-9 officers with the LAPD’s elite Metropolitan Division were called in for backup after authorities lost sight of the suspect, identified as Los Angeles resident Jonathan Magana.A K9 dog with one of the search teams alerted officers to a downstairs unit that was under construction in a multi-unit building in the 3800 block of North Broadway Street.Officers then attempted to order Magana, 32, who was inside ...

Maryland fire safety bill prompted by Silver Spring high rise blaze faces midnight deadline

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

Maryland lawmakers have until midnight Monday to pass a fire safety bill written in response to the February fire at the Arrive Silver Spring high rise apartment building that killed a 25-year-old woman, injured 15 and left hundreds out of their homes.As written, by Del. Lorig Charkoudian, a Democrat from Montgomery County, the Melanie Diaz Sprinklers Save Lives Act would have required landlords to install fire alarm in all apartment corridors by July 1 of this year. Diaz was killed in the Feb. 18 fire.While new buildings are now required to install sprinkles, in older buildings like the Arrive Silver Spring, landlords have until 2033 to retrofit older buildings with sprinklers.More Maryland NewsMore Local NewsCharkoudian’s original bill, HB1292, would have also required each unit of a high rise not protected by automatic sprinklers to be equipped with a fire extinguisher.Given the short time period between the bill’s introduction and Monday midnight’s legislative ...

Heartworm disease: Protecting your pet’s heart

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

This content is provided by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital.Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease that affects dogs and cats. April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to learn about this disease and take steps to protect your pets. In this article, we’ll explore the basics of Heartworm Disease and discuss how to prevent and treat it.Heartworm Disease is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. It is spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it picks up the immature heartworms and can then transmit them to other animals through subsequent bites. Once inside the host’s body, the heartworm larvae migrate to the heart and lungs, where they grow into adult worms that can reach up to 12 inches in length.Heartworm Disease can be difficult to detect in its early stages, as symptoms may not be apparent until the disease has progressed. Some common symptoms of Heartworm Disease in dogs...

Encuentran dentro de un vehículo sumergido el cuerpo que podría ser de un maestro desaparecido desde 2020

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

(CNN) — Se cree que un cuerpo encontrado dentro de un vehículo sumergido es el del desaparecido maestro del área de Daytona, Robert Heikka, quien ha estado desaparecido por más de dos años.El cuerpo fue recuperado este sábado después de que los equipos locales de búsqueda y recuperación detectaran un vehículo en un canal local cuyos niveles de agua habían retrocedido recientemente, anunció la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Volusia en Facebook.Encuentran el cuerpo de un niño de 2 años en la boca de un caimán en Florida, dice la policíaHeikka, que tenía 70 años en el momento de su desaparición, fue visto por última vez saliendo de su casa en Port Orange, Florida, el 25 de octubre de 2020.Aunque no se ha hecho una identificación positiva, el Departamento de Policía de Port Orange ha estado en contacto con la familia del Sr. Heikka, decía la publicación de Facebook.“Nuestros pensamientos están con la familia y los amigos de Heikka”, dijo la oficina del sheriff.Port...

Jon Rahm a Masters champion everyone saw coming

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm is a Masters champion, and he can say he saw this coming based on the message in a fortune cookie from a Chinese fast food chain nearly 10 years ago. Rahm was starting his sophomore year at Arizona State when he cracked open the fortune: “Your talents will be recognized and suitably rewarded.” He took to Twitter to share the message with his coach, Tim Mickelson, and wrote, “I am gonna win the masters!”If only it were that simple, and nothing about this Masters was until the 28-year-old Spaniard lofted a wedge over the bunker to 3 feet for a final par that gave him a four-shot victory over Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson, the older brother of his college coach.From the time he began his second round on Friday, Rahm never had the lead until Koepka began to lose his swing and his putting touch. It took Rahm 42 holes before he got his name in front again, and then he seized control with more miscues from Koepka and the brawler mentality to do whatever is n...

After setbacks, Benfica and Inter meet in Champions League

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Inter Milan and Benfica will meet in the quarterfinals of the Champions League having to rebound from recent setbacks. Inter hasn’t won in more than a month while Benfica is coming off a tough loss to its biggest rival.The first leg will be on Tuesday in Lisbon at the Stadium of Light, where on Friday Benfica lost 2-1 to rival Porto in the Portuguese league to dent its almost perfect season. On the same day, Inter was held by Salernitana to a 1-1 draw in the Italian league to extend its winless run to six matches in a difficult stretch in all competitions.The Italian side is hoping to turn its fortunes turned around in the Champions League so it can reach the last four for the first time since it won the title in 2010.Benfica is hoping the loss against Porto was a one-off and it can stay on track to make it past the quarterfinals for the first time since losing the final to Inter rival AC Milan in 1990.The loss to Porto came as a surprise as Benfica had been ...

Bodies of missing Denver band member, son recovered from Arkansas lake

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KDVR) — After 24 days, the bodies of a Denver band member and his son were recovered from an Arkansas lake. The Benton County Sheriff's Office in Arkansas posted to Facebook on Sunday that crews recovered the body of Chuck and his son Charley Morris.Chuck was a percussionist for the band Lotus, an electronica house band formed out of Philadelphia and Denver.Chuck and Charley originally went kayaking on Beaver Lake in Arkansas on March 16. The father and son were supposed to return from the trip at 2 p.m. that day, but when it got to 4 p.m. with no sign of them, police were called and began searching. Two kayaks and a coat were found in the water. Colorado cheer coach accused of inappropriate behavior with minor “It’s just something you never expect to hear,” said bandmate Luke Miller. “We all hope for the best, but it didn’t work out.”Crews spent 24 days looking for Chuck and Charley, and the Benton County Sheriff's Office utilized multiple search and rescue tea...

Man killed in officer-involved shooting near Plantation hotel, family seeks answers from police

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT

A family is demanding answers after, investigators said, a police officer opened fire near a hotel in Plantation, killing a man.Plantation Police units responded to the scene of the shooting near the Plantation Inn Hotel & Lounge, located off North State Road 7, Saturday afternoon.Detectives said the man, who was later identified as Homea Spence, was shot by the officer and would not survive. Spence’s cousin identified herself as Valerie and said she awaited answers regarding the circumstances of the shooting.“What happened? That’s what we want to know; the cops are not giving us any answers,” she said. “We want justice, that’s what we want. We want justice for my cousin. His mother’s not here to fight for him, but I want justice for him.”Witnesses said that when they saw his body, he was still in handcuffs, but police have not confirmed this information.“I seen him in handcuffs when I came out,” said a witness.Police o...