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California's bullying problem worst in the nation, study finds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

California has earned the dubious honor of having the worst bullying problem in the U.S., according to a new study.Researchers at WalletHub examined 47 states and the District of Columbia on 20 key metrics ranging from bullying-incident rates to truancy costs for schools, to the share of high school students bullied online. "About 20% of students ages 12-18 experience bullying, whether in-person, online or both," WalletHub states.The states with the worst bullying problems according to the study are:CaliforniaAlaskaNevadaNew JerseyLouisianaThose with the least rated bullying problems are:DelawareMassachusettsRhode IslandDistrict of ColumbiaMaineSource: WalletHubWalletHub produced an interactive map with state bullying ranks (above) and also broke down California's overall bullying ranks (below) into several specific categories. Bullying Prevalence & Prevention in California (1=Biggest, 24=Avg.):Overall rank for California: 1st3rd – % of High School Students Bullied on School Pro...

Trinidad Rosas Pronounced Dead after Train Accident on Olson Avenue [Tulare, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

Pedestrian Versus Train Collision near K Street Kills One 34-Year-Old WomanTULARE, CA (October 11, 2023) – Wednesday night, Trinidad Rosas was fatally struck in a train accident on Olson Avenue.Officials received reports of the collision around 10:30 p.m. on Olson Avenue and K Street in Tulare County, per initial reports.According to a police statement, the reasons as to why the woman was in front of the train remain unknown.The first responders declared the woman dead at the scene. Additionally, officers claimed that there were no signs of foul play at the site of the incident.Later, the Tulare County Coroner’s office identified the deceased woman as 34-year-old Trinidad Rosas. Rosas was believed to be a resident of Visalia or Tulare.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup.Anyone with additional information regarding the Olson Avenue train accident is encouraged to contact Tulare County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office at (559) 687-7...

Man Dies in Suspected DUI Collision on Union Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

Male Driver Pronounced Dead after Multi-Vehicle Accident near California AvenueBAKERSFIELD, CA (October 11, 2023) – Thursday morning, a fatal DUI accident on Union Avenue caused fatal injuries to one man.At approximately 10:02 a.m. on October 5th, first responders were dispatched to the incident site near California Avenue.Upon their arrival, it was revealed that a northbound pickup truck, traveling at high speed, disregarded a red traffic light on Union Avenue. This led to a collision between the pickup and a garbage truck, resulting in the garbage truck overturning and striking two other vehicles.Despite the immediate efforts of paramedics, the driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld from the public until his next of kin can be notified.Meanwhile, the drivers of the garbage truck and the two other vehicles involved in the collision escaped without injuries. The intersection was temporarily closed by Bakersfield officials wh...

LA Loves John Waters: The Pope Of Trash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

John Waters mania took over Los Angeles late last month, with an exhibit in his honor at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the unveiling of the legendary filmmaker’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With October in full swing, now is a great time to check out the retrospective, John Waters: Pope of Trash, the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to Waters’ ground-breaking movies, aesthetic and ideas. It ends on Oct. 28.We also recommend the adjacent installation, Outside The Mainstream, paying homage to the work of other similarly alternative-minded, non-conformist filmmakers such as Kenneth Anger, Jack Smith, Andy Warhol, Gregg Araki, and Todd Haynes.In addition to the exhibit, the museum still has screening events through the end of October too. As of this writing, tickets are still available for Desperate Living (Oct. 20), a double feature screening of Pecker and Cry-Baby (Oct. 26), and a double feature screening of Cecil B. Demented and A Dirty Shame (Oct. 28). Mo...

This is Home for Peter Gabriel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

This is Home for Peter Gabriel: Peter Gabriel is widely known for two things — fronting the better version of prog icons Genesis, and ’80s hit “Sledgehammer.” That’s a tad reductive for a man who has always been forward thinking and his new album, i/o, is typically inventive. Of recent single “This is Home,” the man said, “It began with inspiration from some of the great Tamla Motown rhythm sections so we’re trying to recreate that in a modern way, complete with the tambourine and handclaps. The groove I like a lot, Tony Levin does a great bass part there.”Of new single “This is Home,”Gabriel said, “It began with inspiration from some of the great Tamla Motown rhythm sections so we’re trying to recreate that in a modern way, complete with the tambourine and handclaps. The groove I like a lot, Tony Levin does a great bass part there.”“I did an unusual thing for me in that I tried doing this low voice / high voice thing, so you get this almost conversatio...

Larry Magid: Pixel Watch 2 adds health features, improves performance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

Google is best known for its search engine and other services, but it’s also a hardware company with a growing range of products including phones, tablets, smart speakers, smart displays, home automation devices and now, smart watches.Related ArticlesBusiness | Magid: Polly Klaas tragedy changed how we look for missing children Business | Magid: EV range anxiety is real, but is it based on reality? Business | Magid: Apple’s new iOS 17 increases safeguards for children and teens Business | Magid: Apple unveils new iPhones, ditches Lightning connector In this sense, it competes with Apple and Samsung, especially when it comes to phones and wearables. Both Apple and Samsung were ahead of Google when it came to watches, but last year, Google introduced its first smart watch, the Pixel Watch, and just released the Pixel Watch 2 along with new versions of its Pixel phones and a new Fitbit 6 fitness tracker.Both the new ...

Vacant Oakland warehouse damaged in previous fire gutted by new blaze

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

OAKLAND — A vacant East Oakland warehouse damaged in a fire less than a month ago was left gutted Wednesday morning by a two-alarm blaze, officials said.Squatters are suspected to have played roles in both fires, officials said.Wednesday’s fire at the building at the intersection of 29th Avenue and East 12th Street erupted about 5:25 a.m.When the first of some 40 firefighters arrived at the site flames were coming through the roof and a wall collapsed.Firefighters had to force entry through a fence around the building to get better access, officials said.Because of the instability of the building, firefighters did not go inside the structure to battle the blaze, but used ground and aerial hose lines to put water on it, Fire Battalion Chief James Bowron said.Firefighters were also hampered by downed power lines, officials said.The fire was declared under control at 6:35 a.m. No firefighters were injured.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Vegetation fire da...

Disneyland rolls out new pumpkin-shaped Cinderella carriage for $180,000 fairy tale weddings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

A ride in a new Cinderella-inspired pumpkin-shaped royal coach during a fairy tale wedding in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle will cost the father of the bride about $5,000 — but that’s chump change when you’re dropping $180,000 on a Disneyland wedding.The new Cinderella Platinum Coach joins a fleet of royal carriages available for couples who spring for the wedding of a lifetime at the Anaheim theme park, according to Disney Weddings.Disneyland has not yet announced a price for the Cinderella Platinum Coach or a date when the new royal coach will be available to rent.Disney Weddings rents the current Crystal Coach for $4,500 per ceremony, according to the Married at Disneyland website. That’s more than twice as much as the $1,900 brides spend on average for a wedding dress, according to The Knot.SEE ALSO: Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ boy band 4*Town is coming to Disneyland — but for what?The newest Disneyland wedding carriage pays tribute to Disney’s 1950 “Cinderella” animated film and th...

75 years of In-N-Out Burger history, year by year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

In-N-Out Burger was built for speed.Founders Harry and Esther Snyder revolutionized the fast food world on Oct. 22, 1948 when they began serving customers on the go in Baldwin Park from a 10-by-10-foot hamburger stand in Baldwin Park, a Los Angeles County bedroom community that didn’t even have a freeway then.The chain will mark its 75th anniversary on Oct. 22 with a 12-hour festival at the In-N-Out Burger Dragstrip in Pomona, surrounded by the racing cars the Snyder family adores. The event is sold out.The history is related in a new book by their granddaughter Lynsi Snyder, who is now owner and president of the chain. It’s called “The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger.”In-N-Out’s big innovation was built by Harry Snyder, a two-way intercom that allowed motorists to order food that would be ready for them when they reached the window.In-N-Out started out about the same time that McDonald’s began its quick-service operation in San Bernardino. McDonald’s has grown to more than 38,000 loc...

Person in distress on Hwy 242 in Concord shuts down overpass

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:02 GMT

(KRON) -- A person in distress on Highway 242 in Concord Wednesday morning has shut down northbound lanes of the highway overpass and Willow Pass Road.Willow Pass Road is closed in both directions from Market Street and Diamond Boulevard, police said. The California Highway Patrol closed northbound Highway 242 near Willow Pass Road. Concord police first announced the closures at 7:37 a.m.According to KRON4 Reporter Philippe Djegal at the scene, there is a person in distress on northbound Hwy 242. The situation between police and the person does not appear tense. Concord police, CHP, and Contra Costa Fire Protection District firefighters and paramedics are responding to the incident.Reporting from the scene, Djegal said traffic is moving slowly along northbound Hwy 242.People are asked to avoid the area. Oakland firefighters battling 2-alarm fire in Fruitvale neighborhood This is a developing story. Check back for updates.