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Russia's Hidden Threats

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

During these last days of March, the Kremlin has intensified support for its pro-Russian elements in many European cities. Through these actions, under the guise of rallies and protests, Russia is infiltrating militants and extremists into the European space, trying to undermine and destabilise the situation.The almost simultaneous appearance of supporters of Putin's policy on the streets of European cities is as surprising as the number of these supporters. Apparently, this is the number the Kremlin is able to pay for in the context of a full-scale war with Ukraine and under pressure from sanctions.The organised pro-Russian rallies in Spain, the Czech Republic, Moldova, and manifestations of support for Moscow's policy in Switzerland and Poland, according to Putin, should show that Russia has its supporters in many European cities. But, this synchronised manifestation of pro-Russian protests only confirms the Kremlin's long-standing strategy of illegally funding radi...

Officer injured while apprehending man who stole Long Beach Fire Department ambulance: Police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

A Los Angeles Police Department officer was injured while trying to apprehend a man who allegedly stole a Long Beach Fire Department ambulance early Monday, officials said.The incident was reported around 2:45 a.m., when the Fire Department said they were tracking one of their vehicles that had been stolen from Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in San Pedro.LAPD officers located the ambulance on the 600 block of 18th Street in San Pedro and officers tried to talk to the suspect, who was wearing a firefighter jacket.The suspect tired to get back into the ambulance and a scuffle broke out between the suspect and an officer, police said.The suspect was eventually taken into custody, but the officer suffered a minor hand injury.The suspect had the keys to the ambulance, though it is unclear how he got them, police said.He was taken to a hospital in an ambulance, video from the scene showed.KTLA's Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Powerwolf Seek Piece of Mind

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

Iron MaidenPiece of Mind (EMI)Powerwolf Seek Piece of Mind: Falk Maria Schlegel, who plays organ with metal titans Powerwolf, told us about his love for an Iron Maiden classic.(EMI)Falk Maria Schlegel: Sometime in the early ’90s I was walking through my hometown here in Germany and saw an amazing Iron Maiden concert poster (I also attended at that show, of course). The artwork fascinated me with Eddie and the band logo: That was really the starting point to get in touch with heavy metal and somehow I was so impressed that I went straight to the next record store to buy an Iron Maiden album, which I did. The album Piece of Mind was presented as a vinyl in the shop window. There had been other Iron Maiden albums out by then, but this album (which was also my first Iron Maiden album) remains my absolute favorite to this day. For me, Piece of Mind combines everything that makes heavy metal what it is and at the same time exerts an incredible fascination on me to this day. This cer...

Top 3 CBG Products to Try Today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

There are countless options out there when it comes to adding to your health and wellness routine these days. One of the areas gaining more popularity are natural alternatives. Cannabinoids have quickly become a top contender for people seeking a natural way to asset their health and wellness routine.Maybe you have heard of CBD and even tried it by now, but did you know there are other cannabinoids that can offer potential therapeutic properties? Today we are taking a closer look at CBG and three products worth giving a try in your wellness routine.What Is CBG?CBG, also known as cannabigerol, is one of more than 100 naturally occurring compounds in hemp and cannabis plants called cannabinoids. CBG is often referred to as the ‘mother of all cannabinoids’ as it is the first cannabinoid produced by the plants, and one that other cannabinoids are synthesized from. This means that CBG is often naturally turned into other cannabinoids. It is found in smaller concentrations because of this...

Next storm rolling in as Monday offers reprieve for Bay Area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

Predictions Monday showed a cloudy start to the day followed by pockets of sunshine before the rain and wind return Tuesday for yet another storm to roll through the Bay Area.A chilly but dry day was forecast for Monday, according to the National Weather Service. In San Jose the high temperature was predicted at 60 degrees with light winds throughout the day. In San Francisco the high is 55 degrees, and Oakland’s is 56.Wind and rain returns to the #BayArea & #CentralCoast late tonight with the strongest and heaviest occurring Tuesday morning. The greatest potential for widespread wind and rain impacts will be over the southern Bay Area and Central Coast. #CAwx #BayAreaWX pic.twitter.com/maMa0Tj404— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) March 20, 2023Late Monday, around 11 p.m., the all too familiar rainfall was expected to return to the entirety of the Bay Area. Less than one-tenth of an inch was expected to fall during that area but rain totals were forecast to ramp up throug...

TasteFood: Bake up a batch of these easy, zesty lemon bars

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

It’s easy to be greedy with citrus when summer fruits are a mere warm weather promise. Early spring is high season for lemons, and these bars will bring a warming ray of sunshine to your plate.The key to a good lemon bar, in my book, is that the filling must be intensely lemony. It should pack a wallop of puckery tartness balanced by just enough sweetness without being cloying. For this task, rely on the Eureka lemon, the ubiquitous lemon readily found in our markets. They have the requisite tartness for these bars, which their sunny cousin, the Meyer lemon, lacks. No knocks to Meyers — they are delicious in their own right. However, they’re likened to a cross between a lemon and a tangerine and are noted for their sweetness and lack of tartness.The infallible Eureka lemon will deliver the zingy, cheek-sucking filling you want for these bars. A thick curd, rippling with lemon zest, is spread over a simple, supportive shortbread crust. A smidge of sea salt is a fina...

What’s the reason for Oakland kitten’s intense bedtime kneading?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

DEAR JOAN: I adopted my cat, Chong, when he was 3 months old. He is now 10 months old. I have had cats all my life.Chong has been neutered, has a chip and has all of his shots. The one thing I can’t figure out is when we go to bed, he has a cushion he sleeps on and a fluffy pillow, but instead of sleeping on them, he kneads them. His body gets stiff and tight, including his tail.I never have seen that with my other cats. Is there a reason for this?— Phil Wilson, OaklandDEAR PHIL: This actually is common behavior in cats and nothing to worry about. Kneading cushions, blankets, pillows and, on occasion, humans is a sign of contentment and happiness. Cats find it relaxing, and Chong is simply winding down and getting ready for a nice nap.Kneading in an instinct from birth. Kittens gently knead their mothers to help with the flow of milk. If kittens are taken from their mothers early, they often suckle on the things they are kneading. You often see this behavior at bedtime, too, a...

What happens to mixed martial arts athletes when the fighting is over?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

Fighting doesn’t last forever.Retired mixed martial arts fighter and San Jose native Josh Thomson knows that now.The 44-year-old, who grew up on the east side and earned the nickname “The Punk,” came up at a time when the sport — which combines a wide range of martial arts styles from jiu-jitsu to karate — started gaining widespread popularity.In the early 2000s, around the time of his debut, he remembers making $4,000 from a fight. As an early 20-something, he thought he was rich. Then the money was gone.“I was at the club that night, bottle service, buying bottles, I was going on vacation the following week and literally it was gone within a week and a half to two weeks,” said Thomson, whose 5′ 10”, 155-pound stature put him in the lightweight division.It’s a problem he knows is still common among young fighters today — many of whom, he said, never learned how to save or invest their money.“They don’t ge...

Increase Your YouTube Views With The Best YouTube Promotion Service

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

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Bay Area cities struggle to balance housing mandates, wildfire risks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:41 GMT

ORINDA — How can cities balance new state guidelines restricting development in high-risk wildfire zones with parallel — and often conflicting — mandates for aggressive housing construction?In vulnerable areas like Orinda, where virtually the entire hillside city is subject to high fire risk, many local leaders say they are doing the best they can. But critics who think they aren’t doing enough to keep the city safe have reached out to the California Superior Court to weigh in on the conflict.Orinda is home to nearly 20,000 residents living across roughly 13 square miles of rolling, dense hills and secluded valleys nestled in between Berkeley and Walnut Creek along Highway 24.In January, the Orinda City Council adopted “Plan Orinda,” a roadmap to meet the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s lofty mandate to build 1,359 new units of housing by 2031. This looming need to boost residential housing development sparked rezoning efforts, including on Orinda’...