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NGOs Demand Underwater Noise Cuts For Shipping - Reduced Speed Also Key to Climate and Ocean health

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

As a workshop exploring the relationship between energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise from shipping closes today at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, the Clean Arctic Alliance called for international action to support the sector’s transition to ships that are both more efficient and quieter as efforts to decarbonise the global shipping fleet are stepped-up.“The message from this workshop couldn’t be clearer: the IMO must design its future climate regulations, especially those targeted at cutting emissions deeply before 2030, keeping in mind both CO2 emissions and the urgent need to reduce underwater noise pollution to protect ocean health”, said John Maggs, President of the Clean Shipping Coalition. “A healthy ocean is an essential ally in the struggle to limit global heating, and the measures that will bring down climate impacts fast - reduced ship speed and the use of wind power - are also good for ocean health.”  “Several speakers agreed there a...

Outlaw golf cart drivers called out by L.A. sheriff's department

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

Residents in Pointe Dume recently needed a reminder from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department about how to safely use their golf carts. A not-so-subtle tweet was posted Tuesday "due to the recent increase in reported and unreported golf cart collisions in the Pointe Dume area," the Malibu/Lost Hills station stated.No details about any specific incidents were shared but the tweet was accompanied by public safety information that implied some juveniles may have been involved in the bad behavior as well. A summary of the Sheriff's Department's bullet points included the following:Golf carts are NOT street legal unless you operate the cart on a highway designated for such useGolf Carts can only be operated by licensed drivers and must be insured and registered with the DMVAny parent allowing their child to drive any vehicle, including a golf cart, can be cited with a misdemeanor that could result in criminal prosecutionThe Sheriff's Department also warned that any juvenile found ...

Try these new iOS 17 features first

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

iOS 17 is here and it brings new features to various iPhone models starting with the iPhone XR.Here are some things to try once you install the free update!Multiple TimersYes, you can finally set multiple timers and label each one!To try it, open Clock and tap Timers. Set one Timer, then add another! Truly revolutionary. Contact PostersiPhone has a new Caller ID system all of it's own called Contact Posters. Basically, when you call someone else's phone, your photo and name can pop up on their screen.You can customize how this looks by setting it up on your phone.Go to Contacts and tap My Card at the top. Next, hit Contact Photo & Poster and tap Edit.Keep in mind you probably want to update your contact photo if it's been a while since it will now be shown full screen on people's phones. If you have an old, small photo it might show up all stretched out and pixelated.Check InHow many times have you told a friend "I'll text you when I get home," only to forget to do it.iOS 17 can...

Time Flies: Arts Calendar September 21-27

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

Time flies when you’re out there seeing all the art, and suddenly it’s the end of September. That means the return of the original indie art fair, and another week of big gallery shows—including a new design venue and a new local outpost for another mega-gallery—across sculpture, painting, photography video, historical drawings, political paintings, celebratory public art, visionaries of color, and a whole other meaning of crypto. Plus spoken word, new fiction, fashion documentary, family theater, meaning-rich horror, traditional dance from Ukraine, new dance by the creek, a cultural open house, and an outdoor river archive.Charles Michael Davis at The Other Art FairThursday, September 21The Other Art Fair at Barker Hangar. The 10th edition of an art fair dedicated to showcasing emerging, independent talent directly, features 140 artists (about half are L.A. locals) exhibiting original artworks across various media. Assembled with an intentionally eclectic something-for-everyone aes...

Los Gatos council rejects appeal against assisted living facility for seniors

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

The Los Gatos Town Council rejected an appeal against the development of a three-story assisted living and memory care facility at its Tuesday night meeting, dodging the potential for a project of higher density and size in the future.The proposed project, located at the intersection of Winchester Boulevard and Shelburne Way, was approved by the planning commission last month and calls for the demolition of an office building and four residential buildings and the construction of a three-story, 125-unit building.Los Gatos resident Eric Hulser filed an appeal against the planning commission’s decision, saying the group granted special permission for the project and consequently would impact the neighborhood he lives in.Developer Jessie Bristow of Swenson Builders said if the project was not approved, there is a high likelihood that the land could be redeveloped to house a six-story, high-density building through state housing laws that streamline construction of residential units on ...

Realtors forecast rising California home sales, prices in 2024

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

California’s housing market is expected to rebound next year from the disastrous sales drops of 2023, Realtor economists predicted Wednesday, Sept. 20.But even with a 23% jump in sales of existing single-family homes, 2024 still will have the lowest number of transactions since Ronald Reagan was running for reelection in 1984 — and the ninth-lowest in records dating back 55 years.Nevertheless, an easing of inflation and lowering of mortgage rates will create a slightly more hospitable environment for home sellers to reenter the market, the California Association of Realtors forecast.Lower mortgage rates also will increase the buying power of home shoppers, creating more competition for a still-tight supply of for-sale listings, pushing the 2024 home price to a record high.“2024 will be a better year for the California housing market for both buyers and sellers,” state Realtor President Jennifer Branchini said in a statement. “A more favorable market environment with lower borrowing ...

Teen wounded in Oakland drive-by shooting

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

OAKLAND — A 13-year-old boy was wounded in a drive-by shooting Tuesday night in East Oakland, authorities said.He was in stable condition Wednesday recovering from a gunshot wound to his leg and a graze wound to his head, authorities said.The shooting happened about 9:32 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and East 21st Street.The boy told police he was standing outside a store with some other people when a black  SUV drove by and someone inside the vehicle began shooting at them. He was the only one wounded.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police raids target Vallejo gang after armed robbery of Alameda County judge’s Rolex Crime and Public Safety | Driver fatally shot in East Oakland Crime and Public Safety | East Bay woman gets 22 months for embezzling $1.7 million from Men’s Wearhouse Crime and Public Safety | Oakland sex offender allegedly killed man within 50 minutes of being transferred...

Oakland Roots and Soul have the ‘go-ahead’ for negotiations with the City of Oakland and stadium 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland City Council and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors have authorized city and county staff to enter an exclusive negotiation agreement for the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club to build and operate an interim stadium at the Malibu Lot. According to the Oakland Roots and Soul, the negotiation agreement has a goal of a 10-year lease.  Bay Area air quality advisory continues Wednesday “We could not be more excited to be one step closer to having a dedicated soccer home in Oakland,” said the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club President Lindsay Barenz. “We want to thank the City Council and County Board of Supervisors and the city and county staff for all their hard work and support for our efforts.”According to the Oakland Roots, the 2025 USL Championship season is the target opening for the Malibu Lot Stadium. The sports club believes the stadium will align with the club's “financial sustainability in Oakland.” The Malibu Stadium will give the Oakland Roots...

Rumble Had Exclusive Rights to Stream Republican Debate — Yet Was Buried in Google Search

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

Leading up to the August Republican presidential primary debate, an official from Google’s Civics and U.S. Campaigns team reached out to the Republican National Committee with a standard question, according to a cache of emails obtained by The Intercept: “[D]oes the RNC have live stream plans that I can share with the product team?”The question made sense: For major events, people flock to Google to find out when a live event is occurring — yielding the now-legendary 2011 HuffPost article “What Time Is the Super Bowl?” — and also, just as importantly, where that event can be watched.An RNC official told Google via email that the debate would be streaming exclusively on the upstart video platform Rumble. The August 23 debate was broadcast on Fox News and streamed on Fox Nation, which requires a subscription, while Rumble was the only one to stream it for free. On the day of and during the debate, however, potential viewers who searched Google for “GOP debate stream” were returned lin...

Vanna White extends her time at the puzzle board on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ for two additional seasons

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

Vanna White is not giving up her puzzle board when Ryan Seacrest takes over for Pat Sajak as host of “Wheel of Fortune.” In fact, she will be there for his first two seasons.Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that White has extended her contract with the game show — taking her through the 2025-26 season. Her contract was expiring at the end of the current 41st season, which Sajak announced earlier this year would be his last.White and Sajak have worked together since 1982 when “Wheel” began airing in syndication.Confirmation of White’s contract extension was announced while Seacrest was taping an upcoming interview segment for “Sunday Today with Willie Geist.”Seacrest called it “great news” and said that he has “been excited to work with her” and “can’t wait.”He will make his “Wheel of Fortune” debut next fall.Source