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University City starting downed limb curb pickup today, power resotration continues

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Locals in University City can place any downed tree limbs at their curb for pick-up starting Monday.The area was hit especially hard by storms on Saturday. Officials shared that crews will be out in the coming weeks to pick up debris, but it could take a few weeks to get it all. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response A large portion of UCity is still without power Monday morning.  A city official explained that more than 600 Ameren linemen are working to restore power and remove downed lines.

St. Ann residents forced to evacuate apartment after broken pipe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Dozens of people evacuated from a St. Ann apartment building early Monday morning becuase of a broken pipe.Firefighters said a sprinkler pipe broke on the sixth floor of the 'St. Ana Apartments,' causing flooding all the way down to the basement. Anyone under the sixth floor was forced to leave.Firefighters are working with the city to make sure those people have somewhere to go. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response "So we'll work with St. Ann City and try and find a place for these people to go until it can get cleaned up - mainly it's just dealing with the people and making sure they're taken care of at this time." Community Fire Protection District Batallion Chief John Duffey said. The people who are displaced were reportedly taken to the St. Ann Community Center. Firefighters explained that the apartment building is stable and their main concern is making sure the water isn't creating any electricity hazards.

Belleville police monitoring consumer firework use during holiday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - The city of Belleville is reminding locals that consumer fireworks are illegal within the state of Illinois. Ameren customers still without power in Missouri and Illinois after weekend storms Belleville has its own ordinances against fireworks. Police there shared they will be actively monitoring and enforcing fireworks violations, which means a citation for anyone who is caught.

Hike atop this extinct volcano in Southern California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

You don't have to jet set to Hawaii to hike atop a volcano because there's remnants of one right here in Southern California.A dog-friendly trail in east Carlsbad leads adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts alike around a 1.8-mile loop with plenty of sights to see along the way, KTLA sister station KSWB reports. Nearly 600 miles have been added to the National Trails System: Here’s where The beaten path can be found at Lake Calavera Open Space Preserve, which is home to a well kept non-swimming or boating lake that fuels wildlife in the area. It's also home to Mount Calavera, which rises to around 513 feet. What's especially unique about the area of Lake Calavera Trails, according to the City of Carlsbad, is that at one point there was a volcano here. In fact, Mount Calavera -- also known as Cerro de la Calavera -- is actually a volcanic plug reportedly created millions of years ago.These mountainous remnants of past volcanoes are created when magma hardens within a vent on an activ...

Lauren Ash Lives Through This

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Lauren Ash Lives Through This: Actor and pop-punk musician Lauren Ash (you might know her as Dina on Superstore) told us about her love for a Hole gem.Lauren Ash: In order to properly answer this question, I have to start by giving a shout-out to my favorite band of all time: a Canadian band called Age of Electric. I discovered them when I was quite young and up past my bedtime watching music videos on MuchMusic (Canada’s MTV).The song “Ugly” grabbed me in a way that I had never experienced before. I remember this being the moment I felt a shift in my musical sensibilities. I bought their self-titled album on cassette as soon as I had saved up enough allowance money and I must have listened to it 5000 times. Melodic, interesting, lyrically unique, heavy at times, it ultimately piqued my interest in rock music. It was time for me to put my New Kids on the Block tapes in a box and begin my brand new journey into discovering this new, exciting style of music.Ultimately, this is what le...

CBD vs Delta-8 THC: Understanding the Major Differences

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In recent years, the popularity of cannabis-derived compounds has been on the rise, with CBD (cannabidiol) and delta-8 THC (delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol) leading the pack. As their popularity grows, it’s key to understand the main differences between these two compounds, especially in terms of their interactions with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and their overall effects.Let’sl dive deeper into the differences between CBD and delta-8 THC, so you can make an educated decision which cannabinoid may be best for you.The Basics: CBD vs Delta-8 THCCBD and delta-8 THC are both naturally occurring cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant family. While CBD is primarily derived from hemp, a strain of cannabis containing 0.3% or less THC, delta-8 THC is a minor cannabinoid found in both hemp and marijuana (cannabis plants containing more than 0.3% THC).That being said, the vast majority of delta-8 THC products sold are produced using hemp and CBD. delta-8 is actually made by converti...

What to do about one, two, three rabbits under a San Jose deck?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

DEAR JOAN: For several months now, we have had a cute rabbit in our backyard. It seems to live under our deck and likes to chase the squirrels.However, this morning I saw two smaller rabbits come out from under the deck. What do you suggest we do, as they reproduce so quickly? And what is legal, because relocating squirrels is not, so I expect relocating rabbits also is against the law.— Maryke Williams, San JoseDEAR MARYKE: I suspect the cute rabbit is the mama, and the two smaller bunnies are her offspring. There might be more under the deck.The first thing to do is figure out if the bunny in question is a wild rabbit or someone’s pet that has skedaddled from the hutch. Tame rabbits can be rescued and re-homed; wild rabbits cannot. Most wild rabbits are brown and have cottontails. If your visiting rabbit is large and multicolored, it could be a missing pet.You can contact animal control or a rabbit rescue. The Rabbit Haven can help with pet rabbits in the San Jose area; thei...

TasteFood: Panzanella-inspired fare for the salad days of summer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Nothing beats a leafy, brimming bowl layered with fresh garden pickings and farmers market bounty. Sweet corn and juicy tomatoes are ripe headliners in high summer paired up in this vibrant salad inspired by Italian panzanella. Panzanella translates to bread (pane) and a deep plate or bowl (zanella). It’s a Tuscan and Umbrian bread and tomato salad that relies on stale bread, which is refreshed in the juice of salted ripe tomatoes and tossed with a simple vinaigrette.The recipe below is not entirely traditional, but it expresses the gist of a panzanella, with grilled croutons and exuberantly ripe and juicy tomatoes. Pops of fresh corn kernels are added to the summery mix, along with quick-pickled red onions and an herbaceous basil vinaigrette.This salad is a sum of components prepared individually, then combined. Note that the dressing is thicker in consistency than a traditional vinaigrette, so if you prefer a runnier dressing, add more oil to thin it out (and be sure to adju...

Rents dipped nationally, but what about in the Bay Area?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In a welcome if slight change after years of soaring prices, rents this year have declined across much of the Bay Area and beyond.The median asking price for rent fell 4% from $2,963 to $2,844 in the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward region this May compared to last May, while prices rose 1% from $3,314 to $3,347 in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara region, according to a new report from real estate website Realtor.com.For Tachina Garrett, who grew up in San Francisco and now lives in a two-bedroom apartment in Antioch with her son, rent increases have been the norm. She currently pays $2,400 monthly.“I have been facing astronomical rent increases for the last two years,” she said. “I’m just floored by them saying the rents are going down. I’m living it, and they aren’t going down! I’m just one rent increase away from an eviction.”Nationally, median rents were 0.5% lower compared to a year ago, the report showed — marking the first year-over-year decline for units, from studios to two ...

Travel Troubleshooter: My vacation rental had cameras in the bedroom. Can I get a refund?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: On the first night of our vacation rental in Hawaii, I found cameras pointing directly at the bed in our master bedroom. I immediately contacted Vrbo and cited their surveillance policy, which says cameras and audio recorders can’t be used inside a property.A Vrbo representative offered limited guidance and asked for more information and pictures. I left the following morning and found a hotel. Vrbo directed me to file a police report. I returned to the property and filed a report with the Hilo police.Vrbo agreed to cover our hotel stay for the next two nights. But so far, I’ve received nothing from Vrbo. I’m looking for a refund of the hotel plus the remaining balance of $1,095. I successfully disputed the second half of my Vrbo payment on my credit card. Can you help me get the rest?— Angela Hall, Raleigh, N.C.ANSWER: You’re not the first vacation rental guest to find a camera in a home. But aimed at the bed in the master b...