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Ojai hit with yet another earthquake

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

An earthquake measuring 4.0 in magnitude rattled Ojai Friday afternoon - the latest in what must seem like a neverending series of quakes and aftershocks to impact the Ventura County city since August's magnitude 5.0 quake.Friday's temblor, which shook the ground at 1:12 p.m., was centered roughly five miles southeast of the Ventura County city at a depth of approximately six-and-a-half miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Interactive California Earthquake Map The Aug. 20 earthquake struck as Southern California was getting drenched by Tropical Storm Hilary and caused only minor damage and no injuries. The area has been rattled by dozens, if not hundreds of minor quakes and aftershocks since then. Hundreds of earthquakes are recorded in California each year. Most are extremely minor, however, dozens measure over 3.0 magnitude. According to the California Department of Conservation, the strongest quake ever recor...

Lawsuit filed after girl, 13, beaten inside Los Angeles McDonald's

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

LOS ANGELES - The mother of a 13-year-old girl who was attacked by a woman inside a Harbor City McDonald's is suing the suspect and the restaurant, her attorney announced on Friday.Video captured the incident on Sept. 6 when police say Ariana Lauifi, 32, punched and kicked Kassidy Jones in front of many witnesses and McDonald's staff near the order counter.Her attacker only stopped when a man she was with pulled her away, the video shows. Jones was bloodied and suffered bruises to her face. The family's attorney,Toni Jaramilla, says she also suffered "long-lasting emotional injury."Video of 13-year-old Kassidy Jones getting beaten by an unknown woman inside a Harbor City McDonald's on Sept. 6, 2023. (Angelina Gray)Lauifi was arrested several weeks later and faces charges of felony child abuse. "McDonald’s had a duty to provide a safe environment for its customers and on that day they failed utterly," Jaramilla told reporters at a news conference in front of the McDonald's ...

All Metrolink service shutting down for 4 days next month

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

Metrolink commuters will have to make alternate plans in late December, after the passenger rail service announced it would not be running trains for four consecutive days.Metrolink announced that trains will be out of service beginning Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 29.The closure is necessary, Metrolink says, to allow for essential cleaning, repairs and upgrades along the rail network. Among the improvements is a new signal system that will reduce train delays and provide "better operational throughput and reliability" at Los Angeles Union Station.The upgrades are also being put into place with the global stage in mind, as Los Angeles prepares to host the upcoming FIFA World Cup, 2028 Olympics and Paralympics and the World Rugby Championships in 2031 and 2033. Metrolink makes major expansion on Antelope Valley line The closure will affect all of the agency's 547 miles of track throughout L.A., Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and San Diego counties.Included in t...

Himanshu Patel’s Revolutionary Battery Tech: Bridging Miles and Power Grids

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

The battery technology that could change the world of electric car . We’ve all heard the story: you buy an electric car, andhead off for that 300km journey. Less than 200km later, it’s time for a recharge.“It’s rarely what is says on the tin,” says Himanshu Patel, founder of Triton EV. The New Jersey based company which is cornering the market for commercial electric vehicles has one huge trump card up its sleeve: a patent ofits own, known as Power Home Link.“The difference is this not only charges your car, but actually reduces the dependency on power grids during peak hours, when fossil fuels are used. Sowhat this ends up doing is acting as a power backup for the house. This is especially useful in countries like India where power outages are still a huge issue,” says Patel. He adds: “What we are doing is net metering, so residential and commercial customers who generate their own electricity can sell the electricity they are not using back into the grid.”Put simply, rather than j...

7 Benefits of Having a Digital Credentials Wallet

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

Imagine that you have just graduated from medical school and are pursuing your first internship. This future employer wants many documents to prove you’re ready for this opportunity.They might ask for your degree or educational transcripts. You might need references from previous employers or current colleagues.The file you bring to a potential interview could be massive. When everything is contained inside a digital credentials wallet, meeting expectations and simplifying documentation requirements becomes much easier.Here is a closer look at the potential benefits physicians receive when upgrading to this option.1. Simplified ManagementHaving all your credentials in one digital wallet makes it incredibly easy to access them. Forget about rifling through drawers or file cabinets! With a few taps on your mobile device, you’ve got your digital ID, medical records, or educational certificates right at your fingertips.2. Enhanced SecurityKeeping paper-based credentials can be risky. Th...

Healthcare Providers Can Expand Telemedicine Services Through Locums

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

Telemedicine is changing the healthcare industry in numerous ways. It breaks down time and geography barriers, making it easier and more affordable for individuals to get the medical advice they need.How do medical practices expand into telemedicine through locum jobs? In a digital landscape, healthcare providers can use these workers to see if the option is financially viable or desired by the community without a long-term commitment.Here is a look at how the process works.1. Temporary HiresBy bringing in locum workers for a set time, a medical practice can work with a limited patient pool to collect user data about telemedicine services. It can serve as a stop-gap measure during the busy season, when patient loads increase, or more community needs develop.Instead of running short-staffed or hiring quickly to fill open positions, locum workers allow you to focus on telemedicine (or any other area) without overworking everyone else.2. Diverse ExpertiseLocum jobs often attract varied...

Health officials: Testing essential for those exposed to tuberculosis at East Bay casino

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

PACHECO — Now that tuberculosis has been linked genetically to a gambling casino in Contra Costa County, health officials said the next step is to make sure that those who were exposed to it get checked out.Related ArticlesHealth | Elias: California should try same test on homelessness as addiction Health | Caltrans project brings weekend shutdown of I-680 from Pleasanton to Sunol Health | Alarm goes out to East Bay casino attendees: Exposure to tuberculosis occurred Health | Here’s the first glimpse of who is spending money to oust Alameda County DA Pamela Price Health | Body stuffed in suitcase discovered in Lake Merritt by volunteer cleanup crew That may be easier said than done.“Honestly, there’s still a lot of stigma and misinformation out there about TB that hinders people from coming in for testing and treatment,” Dr. Nahid Payam, a Professor of Medicine and director for th...

Poll: Porter, Schiff, still lead ‘wide open’ California Senate race, but Lee, Garvey make gains

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

A poll Friday showed Southern California Reps. Katie Porter and Adam Schiff still leading the race to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate, but fellow Democratic East Bay Rep. Barbara Lee and former Los Angeles Dodgers star and Republican Steve Garvey made gains in what remains a wide-open race.The Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll shows Irvine’s Porter holding at 17% while her chief rival Schiff of Burbank dipped to 16% — a four-point drop since the organization’s last survey in August. Support for Lee, of Oakland, edged upward to 9% and for Garvey, who formally announced his candidacy Oct. 10, to 10%. They both have jumped from 7% in the last poll.But with 30% of voters — nearly one in three — still undecided, Berkeley IGS said the March 5 primary race, in which the top two finishers regardless of party will emerge to compete for the seat in November 2024, “remains a wide-open affair.”“While Garvey&...

Astronaut Ken Mattingly dies; helped save the crew of Apollo 13

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

By Paradise Afshar | CNNApollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II, known for helping the crew of Apollo 13 safely return to Earth after an explosion doomed their lunar mission, has died at the age of 87, NASA announced.“Mattingly was key to the success of our Apollo Program, and his shining personality will ensure he is remembered throughout history,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement, calling Mattingly “one of our country’s heroes.”Mattingly died Tuesday, the statement said. A cause of death wasn’t provided.Born in Chicago on March 17, 1936, Mattingly would go on to graduate high school in Miami and earn a degree in aeronautical engineering from Auburn University in 1958, according to his NASA biography.Related ArticlesObituaries | Orionid meteor shower: Keep an eye out for meteors in the sky this weekend Obituaries | Orionid meteor shower: Keep an eye out for meteors in the sky this weekend Obituaries | Photos: Annular...

Report: A’s manager Kotsay a candidate for Mets managerial job

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:11:11 GMT

A’s manager Mark Kotsay, despite having the worst winning percentage among major league managers over the past 80 years, is reportedly one of the few candidates to become the next New York Mets manager.SNY reported the 47-year-old Kotsay is “in the mix” for the Mets’ managerial vacancy, along with frontrunner Craig Counsell of the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza.Counsell is the Mets’ preferred manager to replace fired Buck Showalter but the Brewers are trying to keep him around for a 10th season and beyond. Counsell has also interviewed with Cleveland and is drawing interest from Houston after Dusty Baker’s retirement.The extent of Kotsay’s candidacy in New York is not clear but the Mets were obviously impressed with how he managed to keep his players competing hard and their spirits up during the worst season in Oakland’s 55-year history.Kotsay’s record of 110-214 in his two years with the A’s – including last year’s MLB-worst 50-112 mark — m...