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U.S. homeless count reaches highest level ever; California numbers staggering

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:24 GMT

The United States experienced a dramatic 12% increase in homelessness as soaring rents and a decline in coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans, federal officials said Friday.About 653,000 people were experiencing homelessness during the January snapshot. That's the highest number since the country began using the yearly point-in-time survey in 2007 to count the homeless population. The total represents an increase of about 70,650 homeless people compared to January 2022. Homeless man found living in underground vault in downtown Los Angeles The latest estimate also indicated that people becoming homeless for the first time were behind much of the increase, and it ended a downward trend in family homelessness that began in 2012. “This data underscores the urgent need for support for proven solutions and strategies that help people quickly exit homelessness and that prevent homelessness in the first place,” House and Urban Development...

Costco CFO comments on yearly membership price hike: 'We haven’t needed to do it'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:24 GMT

Membership fees at Costco seemingly won’t be increasing anytime soon, company officials shared during an earnings call on Thursday.Costco CFO Richard Galanti shared during the call that the company has seen “strong renewal rates, strong new signups and strong loyalty” regarding its membership program. Costco says its one-ounce gold bars are selling out fast “We haven’t needed to do it. We like providing extreme value,” Galanti said. “Certainly, while we have gone a little longer without an average increase, we feel we have driven more value to the membership.”“It’s a question of when, not if, but with this juncture, we feel good about what we are doing.”During an earnings call in September, Galanti said a price increase for the company’s yearly membership is expected but didn’t disclose when it would roll out.Since 2017, Costco’s Gold Star membership has cost $60 and the Executive membership has cost $120. These are the top 15 jobs people want to quit the most, report says The c...

How Ravengriim Leads the Alt Scene on the Social Media Frontier

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:24 GMT

While internet culture shifts and online personalities become more mainstream every day, it’s easy to forget that there’s still a limit to be pushed by those who are at home on the fringes. The alternative scene, still defined by its counterculture fashion trends and confident boldness, remains at the forefront of change in social media and internet trends. Many of the scene’s leaders, such as one Ravengriim, have kept it current with every change.Ravengriim has been creating her own place at the head of the online alternative scene for thirteen years. She’s a social media star, cosplayer, master of gothic fashion, and a trendsetter in beauty, makeup, and alt lifestyles. Her content is a brand of color and style. With half her hair purple and the other half black, her makeup and nails are always as bold as her outfits. Ravengriim is known online for tattoo modeling, dancing, and gaming.In addition, Ravengriim publishes fashion tutorials on her YouTube channel...

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San Mateo County: Man assaults sheriff’s deputy at end of crime spree, authorities say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:24 GMT

SAN MATEO COUNTY — An East Palo Alto man assaulted a San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputy after causing chaos at a coffee shop and disrupting traffic Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.The sheriff’s department said in a news release Friday that deputies had been called to the 2700 block of El Camino Real around 4:15 p.m. Thursday. They found a man targeting moving vehicles to “deliberately cause traffic hazards,” the office said.Authorities did not say how, specifically, the suspect had been interacting with vehicles.When approached, authorities said, the man attacked a deputy, causing facial injuries. The deputy was transported to a hospital.The man, 35, was injured in the scuffle and was also taken to a hospital.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Driver arrested in connection with hit-and-run that injured two in San Mateo Crime and Public Safety | Ex-employee of San Carlos nonprofit agency accused of embezzling $700,...

IDF reports it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:24 GMT

By Karin Laub, Najib Jobain and Jack Jeffery | Associated PressRAMALLAH, West Bank — The Israeli military on Friday mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip, military officials said.The army’s chief spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said Israeli troops found the hostages and erroneously identified them as a threat. He said it was not clear if they had escaped their captors or been abandoned.The deaths occurred in the Gaza City area of Shijaiyah, where troops have engaged in fierce battles against Hamas militants in recent days.He said the army expressed “deep sorrow” and was investigating.The deaths were announced as a U.S. envoy said the U.S. and Israel were discussing a timetable for scaling back intense combat operations in the war against Hamas, even though they agree the overall fight will take months.U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan also met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the bes...

Bay Area restaurant news: Boba and chicken spot debuts in East Bay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:24 GMT

Pinole native and Boba Birds owner Daniel Zhang started out pursuing a culinary career, before pivoting to a higher-paying office job. Now he’s left that cubicle life behind to start his own restaurant back in his hometown.Chicken wings are among the menu items available at Boba Birds, a new chicken wings and boba spot in Pinole. (Courtesy Daniel Zhang and Marisa Narasaki) Boba Birds is still in its soft opening phase, but is already drawing customers from as far away as San Jose for its chicken wings and boba, Zhang says. As you might have guessed from the name, the restaurant offers boba drinks and a lineup of chicken dishes, including chicken wings, “bird bites” nuggets and popcorn chicken, with chicken sandwiches and salads on the way. The marinades, batters and sauces are all made fresh and in-house, he says.The restaurant, which Zhang hopes will breathe fresh life into its sleepy shopping center location, is built around a “happy bellies” phi...

Health advisory goes out to Martinez residents after suspected flaring at refinery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:24 GMT

MARTINEZ — Officials in Contra Costa County issued a health advisory Friday after a strong chemical odor pierced the air, the latest in a series of flaring incidents that have rattled the communities around a cluster of refineries.Related ArticlesHealth | From flush to faucet: More places look to turn sewage into tap water Health | Oakland entrepreneur’s app empowers people to save the environment Health | Coastal town in Mexico being destroyed by the rising seas Health | COP28 delegates agree to transition away from fossil fuels Health | Restoring San Francisco Bay wetlands, one industrial salt pond at a time The alert, which was sent to residents through the county’s community warning system about 10:45 a.m., said the odor may be associated with flaring at the Martinez Refining Company.A hazardous materials team was summoned, according to the alert. Officials said they have not determ...

Cal football: Standout RB uses unique way to announce his return

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:24 GMT

The Cal football team will have one of its biggest playmakers back next year as running back Jaydn Ott announced Friday that he will be returning to the Golden Bears for his junior season in 2024 rather than enter the transfer portal.Ott made the announcement on social media and during a news conference in advance of Saturday’s Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., where the Golden Bears will face Texas Tech.On the Cal football team’s X account, Ott sat down in a chair and said with a straight face that he was going to enter the portal.“Respect my decision, please,” Ott deadpanned.After he sat up and stepped off camera, Ott came back and said, “Nah, I’m playin’. I’m going to stay.”Ott, a Chino native, rushed 229 times for 1,260 yards with 11 touchdowns this season and caught 21 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a 100-yard kick return for a touchdown, and set new career highs with 1,501 all-purpose yards and 14 touchd...