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L.A. County warning of ‘concerning increase’ in mpox cases

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning of a “concerning increase” in mpox cases, with six new cases reported in the past week.That’s up from an average of less than one case per week during the last month, officials said.Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is spread mainly through close contact with bodily fluids, shared bedding or clothing or respiratory droplets through kissing, coughing and sneezing.Some symptoms include rash or unusual sores that resemble pimples or blisters on the face, body and genitals, fevers, chills, headache, muscle aches or swelling of the lymph nodes, health officials detailed.Ahead of Pride month, the agency encouraged people at higher risk of contracting mpox to get two doses of the readily available vaccine.Last year’s outbreak caused concern among the local LGBTQ+ community.Health officials again strongly recommended the following actions:Testing: Anyone who develops symptoms consistent with the virus should seek medical atten...

Fernando Unda: Reshaping LA’s Tattoo Landscape, One Micro-Realism Masterpiece at a Tim

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

In the sprawling, sun-drenched City of Angels, where countless dreamers dare to transform their visions into reality, creativity thrives at every corner. Street art, murals, and cultural festivals splash the city with a vibrant palette, narrating tales of its diverse spirit. The city’s energy echoes through all forms of artistic expression, from music and film to the visual arts. In the middle of this prolific creative landscape, tattoo culture has carved out its niche, transforming Los Angeles into a global hub for some of the world’s best ink.One of the creators at the heart of the ink revolution is Fernando Unda, a gifted tattoo artist who recently graced LA’s art scene with his unique style. Having honed his skills in Mexico and Denmark, Fernando has brought a blend of cultural influences and a singular flair to the LA tattoo scene.Detailed and personal, Fernando’s tattoos beautifully represent his clients’ desires while combining micro-realism and geomet...

15 Performance Coaches to Follow in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

While many people can get far on their own, there comes a time when a boost is vital. That’s where performance coaches can come in and help you reach a new level of growth. Through inspired performance coaching, you can improve your work performance, strengthen your skills and develop new ones, and develop tactics to reach your most ambitious goals, among other things. If you’re interested in working with a professional to help you reach your full potential at work or in your personal life, here’s a list of the top 15 performance coaches to consider in 2023!Lindsay BrinerLindsay Briner and her business, Stabilized Flow Leadership Solutions, help clients achieve steady performance. With over 10 years of academic research and thousands of hours of 1:1 client work with CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, and investors, Lindsay has discovered that flow states don’t have to be fleeting experiences.Her novel contribution to the world of performance and motivation is Stabilized...

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Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

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Michael Anthony Mendoza Jr. Killed in Semi-Truck Accident on Highway 99 [Galt, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

32-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Big-Rig Collision near C StreetGALT, CA (June 23, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Michael Anthony Mendoza Jr. was pronounced dead after a semi-truck accident on Highway 99.Police responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m., near C Street on June 3rd after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.According to reports, the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan was traveling east on C Street towards Fairway Drive.For reasons unknown, the Infiniti fell down an embankment onto the freeway where it collided with a passing semi-truck, causing the trailer to overturn. First responders located the big-rig blocking all southbound lanes of the freeway.Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced the Infiniti driver dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the driver as 32-year-old Mendoza Jr.In addition, crews say the semi-truck driver did not sustain any injuries. Following preliminary duties, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol played a factor.At thi...

Goat herder discovers human remains near Oakland Zoo; homicide detectives on scene

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

OAKLAND — Homicide investigators were called to an area near the Oakland Zoo after human remains were discovered there Friday afternoon, authorities said.The remains, believed to be those of a man, were found just before 1:15 p.m. Friday on Golf Links Road near Elysian Fields Drive by a man whose goats were doing wildfire fuel mitigation, authorities said.It was not immediately known how long the remains had been there.The Alameda County Coroner’s Office was due at the scene to take custody of the remains and attempt to identify the person and the cause of death.Police are checking missing person reports for any possible leads.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 510-238-3821.

One year post-Roe: California abortion advocates forge ahead to protect access

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

Susana Gutiérrez lived in two worlds when the ruling of Dobbs v. Jackson came out a year ago and reversed nearly five decades of federal abortion rights.The first was her world at Stanford Law School in pro-abortion California, where she was surrounded by students who were focused on the structure of the pivotal Supreme Court opinion in what she describes as an intellectual exercise. The second was the world of her home state of Texas, where abortion restrictions prevented her sister-in-law who works as an ob-gyn from helping a patient terminate her complicated pregnancy weeks after the ruling.The contrast of those two worlds has come to define a nation divided over one of the country’s most passionate and personal issues.“It’s been felt very physically on the bodies of many, many people,” said Gutiérrez, whose sister-in-law’s patient spent weeks in intensive care because she developed an advanced-stage infection. “It’s really hard to talk about these things ...

Daly City store owner pleads not guilty for shooting robber

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

(BCN) -- A Daly City store owner pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges for shooting and injuring a robber using an illegally owned handgun earlier this week, prosecutors said.On Tuesday, two robbers took a Rolex watch off the wrist of Rocky David Eid, 50, who owns Sun Valley Dairy Market on Schwerin Street. As they fled, Eid fired at least eight shots at the men outside with a semi-automatic handgun he kept under the counter, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office. The prosecution is pursuing felony charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and prohibited possession of a firearm. Suspect arrested in shooting near Powell Street BART Station identified Eid has two prior felony convictions and is prohibited from possessing a firearm, prosecutors said. One robber, a 19-year-old San Francisco resident, was shot in the neck and shoulder from 100 feet away. The two robbers got into a car driven by a third person, and the 19-year-old was taken to Zu...

Chicharito undergoes season-ending surgery on his right knee

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LA Galaxy forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernández underwent reconstructive surgery on the ACL in his right knee Friday and will miss the remainder of the year after being placed on the season-ending injury list.Hernández, who turned 35 last week, is in his fourth season with the Galaxy. His contract expires at the end of the season.He has two goals in 12 appearances this season after missing the first month of play with a hamstring injury.Hernández tore his ACL on a noncontact play during the first half of the Galaxy’s loss to Real Salt Lake in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals on June 7.Hernández began his career with Chivas in his native Guadalajara before playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Sevilla. He became the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer when he joined the Galaxy in 2020 and has 35 goals the past two seasons.The Galaxy also announced that defender Martín Cáceres will miss three to five months due to an avulsi...

Busquets se une a Messi en el Inter Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:09 GMT

LOS ÁNGELES – El español Sergio Busquets se unirá al argentino Lionel Messi en el Inter Miami, anunció este viernes el club de la MLS.Tras meses de rumores, Inter Miami publicó este viernes un video que anuncia el fichaje de Busquets y contiene citas de estrellas del fútbol, como Pep Guardiola y Luka Modric, que elogian al excompañero de Messi en el Barcelona.Después de 15 temporadas en las que ganó 32 títulos (9 Ligas, 7 Copas del Rey, 7 Supercopas de España, 3 Ligas de Campeones, 3 Mundiales de Clubes y 3 Supercopas de Europa), Busquets, de 34 años, anunció recientemente que iba a abandonar el Barcelona. Hasta $9,000: fiebre por Messi dispara el valor de las entradas del Inter Miami ¿Cuándo sería el primer juego de Messi en Inter Miami? El dueño revela sus planes Busquets no solo fue un ancla en el centro del campo del club azulgrana sino que también marcó una época en la selección española, con la que conquistó el Mundial...