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German shepherd gets stuck 25 feet up tree in California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Cats are rescued from trees all of the time. Dogs - not as much.Luna, a 70-pound German shepherd, found herself stranded up a pine tree in Lotus, California, earlier this week.Her owner, Brian Spies, told a local television station that he became concerned when his nine-month-old pup didn’t return home after playing outside Sunday morning. He and a friend spent hours searching for Luna with no luck. "We basically looked for her all day, driving around the mountain and calling for her," Spies told KCRA-TV. "We were worried that she was injured. She would be out all night in the cold, so that's why we searched until dark." These are the 5 highest-earning bachelor’s degrees in the U.S. Since Lotus is a mountain community with predators like cougars, bears and coyotes, they feared the worst.The following morning, one of Spies' friends, Luka Bogdanovich, was driving in the area and luckily spotted Luna - 25 feet up a pine tree. Spies, who works in construction, brought a 24-foot l...

Costco coming to Camarillo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Southern California's next Costco is coming to Camarillo.A Costco Wholesale is expected to open in late 2024 on West Ventura Boulevard next to Home Depot, according to the Ventura County Star.The building will be just shy of 170,000 square feet and includes a gas station with 16 pumps.According to Diana Salazar, the company's director of real estate development, 215 jobs will be created.Last year, city officials crowed when the company's plans were announced.“The economic development potential Costco brings to Camarillo is phenomenal,” City Manager Greg Ramirez said in a statement, “and we are proud of the work and excellent customer service our staff provides to the business and development community that make deals like this possible.”

Target's budget-friendly holiday feast is back for a limited-time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Target’s popular discount holiday meal is back for the holiday season, the Minneapolis-based retail giant announced Tuesday. Until Dec. 25, Target customers can purchase a holiday meal for under $25 online or in-store. The dinners are designed to feed up to four people and includes a 6-pound hickory smoked ham and six fixings. Target to give away $500 to 500 Target Circle members Here is what the meal includes: 5 pounds of Good & Gather Russet Potatoes Good & Gather Frozen Gold & White Corn BlendFavorite Day Demi French Bread6-pound Market Pantry Hickory Smoked Spiral-Cut Bone-In Ham Favorite Day Peppermint Sandwich CookiesCampbell's Cream of Mushroom SoupDel Monte Cut Green BeansAdditionally, customers can purchase additional sides and desserts for $5 each.The company also offered a similar deal during Thanksgiving.

People with these 5 degrees earn the most in the U.S.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Throughout the U.S., the median household income is around $75,000, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 5-year survey. Your income can, of course, vary due to several factors, like where you live, your gender, and the field you're in. Your highest level of educational attainment can also be impactful. Among American workers who have only a high school diploma or equivalent, the median income is less than $37,000, according to data the Census released Thursday, which was based on their widespread community survey. Those who have a bachelor's degree, however, report a median income of just under $65,000. Some fields will, on average, pay you much more than that. Where has your money been? Here’s how to find out Nationally, it's those with a degree in engineering that have the highest reported median income: Americans between the ages of 25 and 64 with a degree in that field earn about $111,600, Census data shows. (This data is based only on the person's f...

Why Home Service Plans Are a Wise Investment

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

In the world of safeguarding your most significant investment – your home – the need for comprehensive protection becomes paramount. Enter the world of Home Service Plans, the modern shield against unforeseen home-related expenses. Let us explore the pivotal role these Plans play in securing your residence, saving you both time and money while ensuring peace of mind. A Tale of Unexpected Chill: Protecting Against HVAC SurprisesImagine a sweltering summer day; the sun is relentless, and the air conditioning is your sanctuary. Suddenly, the cool breeze turns warm, and panic sets in. Without a Home Service Plan, this scenario can quickly turn into a financial and emotional heatwave. A malfunctioning HVAC system not only disrupts your comfort but also poses the risk of substantial repair costs. A Home Service Plan acts as a shield against such unexpected chills, ensuring that your cooling oasis remains a source of relief, not stress. The Dual Impact: Time and MoneyThe absence of a Home ...

A Hanukkah BBQ and Feast of the Seven Fishes at Vicini – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

For four nights Jenn Sills, former head chef at Gjusta, Jon & Vinny’s, Secret Chinese, and Natasha Feldman, bestselling author of The Dinner Party Project, will serve up a Texas BBQ spin on nostalgic Hanukkah foods at the Kiff Kafe on Saturday, Dec 9. Highlights include The Big Maccabee, a crispy latke sandwich stuffed with smoked brisket, the meat-plus-three combo with either smoked Jewish brisket, apricot glazed BBQ chicken, or smoky kasha stuffed cabbage served with kugel mac, horsey slaw, tzimmes and a challah roll. Also Chef Sills’ house pickles (half sour, bread & butter, and tomatillos), as well as halva and a caramel ice cream sundae featuring Alec’s Ice Cream for dessert. The event will benefit NewGround, a Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change.Vicini Ristorante & Wine Bar will prepare a traditional Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas by Chef Lucio Bedon, in the space of the former Louise’s Trattoria, where he first worked after arriving in LA from Italy. For $120...

Trump appeals ruling on his absolute immunity claims

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

By Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution as he runs out of time to delay or even derail an upcoming trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election.Lawyers for the 2024 Republican presidential primary frontrunner filed a notice of appeal Thursday indicating that they will challenge U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision rejecting Trump’s bid to derail the case headed to trial in Washington, D.C., in March. The one-page filing was accompanied by a request from the Trump team to put the case on pause so the appeals court can take up the matter.“The filing of President Trump’s notice of appeal has deprived this Court of jurisdiction over this case in its entirety pending resolution of the appeal,” Trump’s lawyers wrote. “Therefore, a stay of all further proceedings is mandato...

Next-generation plastic recycling plant is bet on rising US demand

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Leslie Kaufman | Bloomberg News (TNS)Most gamblers looking for action in Las Vegas head for the Strip, but the biggest bet to watch these days is on the edge of town. There, a vast new complex will take plastic waste from across the West and process it into high-quality material that manufacturers can turn back into water and soda bottles or other food-grade packaging.Republic Services Inc., one of the nation’s largest trash haulers, opened the new 75,000-square-foot Polymer Center on Tuesday. Republic says it has invested $70 million dollars in the plant on the belief that there’s a growing U.S. market for recycled pet flake. PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is the light, transparent plastic used in soda and water bottles.Every year, the U.S. generates roughly 40 million tons of plastic, and at best, less than 9% of it is recycled. PET is recycled more than most types of plastic, at a rate of about 30%, according to figures from the Environmental Protection Agency. Yet that 30% ...

In which Bay Area cities do most people speak another language at home?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

As people sit down for dinner in Milpitas, two out of three of them are speaking something other than English when they ask for seconds.No other city in the Bay Area has such a high percentage of residents who come home and share the highlights and struggles of their day in another language.That’s according to a new round of data released Thursday from the U.S Census Bureau’s American Community Survey on the country’s households.Perhaps, not surprisingly, California is the state with the largest proportion of people who speak a language other than English at home — 44% of all residents 5 and older. Texas comes in second with 35%.In the Bay Area, the percentage is 43%, twice the national rate. In eight Bay Area cities, more than half of the residents speak another language at home, according to the estimates, based on survey responses over five years from 2018 to 2022.Nowhere stood out more than the South Bay city of Milpitas, where 45% of residents 5 and olde...

Palo Alto Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims, tech entrepreneur Peter Dixon announce bids for U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo’s congressional seat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Two more Democrats have jumped into the increasingly crowded race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo — Palo Alto City Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims and tech entrepreneur Peter Dixon.After nearly three decades in Congress, Eshoo, 80, announced last month that she won’t seek re-election, giving a rare chance for congressional-hopefuls to run for her coveted District 16 seat, which spans from Pacifica in the north to San Jose, Los Gatos and Pescadero in the south.Lythcott-Haims, who was elected to the council in 2022, said that if elected she plans on continuing her advocacy for affordable housing, youth mental health, climate change, workers’ rights, reproductive rights and accessible healthcare.“Our Congressional District is one of the most prosperous communities on the planet, yet so many have been left behind,” she said in a press release announcing her candidacy. “Every year, the cost-of-living outpaces wages and salaries. Our kids do...