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Local scientist with bees in his bonnet gives Newsom a buzz in his ear

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

Among the presidents of nations, high-profile dignitaries, and leaders of household-name companies like Visa, ExxonMobil and Microsoft who descended on San Francisco last week to speak at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation events was a Santa Cruz computer scientist who put a buzz in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ear.BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi talked bees at the APEC CEO Summit, right after former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke about international relations, and before Gov. Gavin Newsom took the stage to discuss climate change and the California economy.The world’s population is growing, Davidi told host Helena Humphrey in a “fireside chat” at the Moscone Center. “We need to grow more food,” said Davidi, in a gray suit and light-blue tie. “We need more pollinators, and bees are considered to be the most efficient ones.” But the insects are in peril, with large numbers of bee colonies collapsing worldwide every year, Davidi told Humphr...

A suspect in the killings of four people is found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A suspect in Tennessee died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound while on the run Sunday after a series of shootings that killed four of his female relatives and seriously injured a fifth person, police said.Officers found the body of Mavis Christian Jr., 52, in his car during a manhunt following shootings at three locations in Memphis that left three women and a teenage girl dead and a teenage girl critically wounded, the Memphis Police Department said.Police said Christian was related to the victims but could not immediately specify how they were related. The names of the victims have not yet been released.“We are deeply saddened by the tragic and senseless shootings on Saturday … resulting in the deaths of four innocent family members and a fifth victim critically injured,” the police department said in a statement posted on social media. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their loved ones as our community grieves more lives taken by domestic v...

Fire at Marathon Refinery prompts public health advisory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

Contra Costa Health issued a public health advisory early Sunday morning due to a fire at Marathon’s Martinez Renewable Fuels refinery.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Letters: Death penalty | Clean Sunnyvale | Uniting country | Keep landlines Crashes and Disasters | Surprise! Giant pandas may return to San Diego Crashes and Disasters | What’s behind E. coli in Point Reyes National Seashore? Beef grows between ranchers and environmentalists Crashes and Disasters | Contra Costa D.A. announces “joint civil enforcement action” against Martinez Refining Company Crashes and Disasters | Letters: Up to voters | Reject Big Lie | Hamas the cause On social media, the health department said a hazardous materials team was “responding to reports of a fire” at the refinery at 1:34 a.m. and that an advisory had been issued for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde.The health de...

Pac-12 rewind: Washington wins in the rain, Arizona slays again, Nix shines in blowout and Williams (probably) waves goodbye

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

Recapping the Week 12 action across the Pac-12 …Theme of the week: No. 1 seed setWashington clinched a berth in the conference championship game, and will be the home team in Las Vegas, with a 22-20 victory at Oregon State that was exactly as arduous as expected. The Huskies will face either Oregon or Arizona. The Ducks clinch with a victory over Oregon State or an Arizona loss at ASU; the Wildcats must beat ASU and need the Ducks to lose. Oregon is favored by 13.5 points over the Beavers, according to FanDuel.Theme of the week II: This is goodbyeUSC finished its regular season Saturday with a dreadful showing against UCLA in what seemingly was quarterback Caleb Williams’ final college game. (We expect him to skip USC’s bowl and enter the NFL Draft.) While some of his actions were hardly commendable — for example, the four-letter words on his fingernails — there is no denying that he is a phenomenal, otherworldly, generational talent.Game of the week: W...

Two drivers arrested in Concord PD DUI enforcement patrol

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

(KRON) – The Concord Police Department arrested two drivers on suspicion of DUIwhile conducting a DUI enforcement patrol on Nov. 18. Martinez refinery fire prompts public health advisory Concord Police Department issued a reminder to drivers regarding driving under the influence, “Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or “operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car. While medicinal andrecreational marijuana is legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.”According to Concord police, the department will be holding a series of DUI enforcement patrolsthroughout the year.Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Martinez refinery fire prompts public health advisory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

(BCN) -- Contra Costa Health said on social media at 1:34 a.m. a CCH hazardous materials team was "responding to reports of a fire at Martinez Renewable Fuels (Marathon Refinery) that may affect surrounding areas." A public health advisory was issued for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde. Shortly after, CCH said on social media it lifted the public health advisory for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde. "The fire at Martinez Renewable Fuels is under control," is said. CCH said on its website at 3:54 a.m. "Flaring incident at Marathon Martinez that may be seen by the surrounding community." An all clear for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde" was later issued on the CCH web page.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Nylander scores in OT, Maple Leafs extend win streak to 4 with 4-3 victory over Wild in Sweden

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — William Nylander scored at 3:09 of overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to four with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in the final game of the NHL’s Global Series in Sweden.Nylander collected the puck, skated toward the net and fired a shot past Marc-Andre Fleury for his 12th goal of the season. He also extended his franchise-record season-opening point streak to 17 games.“It’s pretty special to get the OT winner there,” Nylander said. “It was a great four points for us here.”Nylander had five points (two goals, three assists) in Toronto’s two games in Stockholm.“He’s got such confidence and swagger here now that he is just feeling like he can turn a game at any point in time,” Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said. “He stepped up in big moments and was a huge part of why we got four points here.”Auston Matthews added a goal and an assist for Toronto. He tied Kyle Connor of the Winnipeg Jets for the league lead with 14 goals....

India’s King Kohli adds 54 to record for most runs in a single World Cup in final against Australia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

AHMEDEBAD, India (AP) — India batting star Virat Kohli extended his record run tally at a Cricket World Cup to 765 from 11 games on Sunday — though the achievement will feel diminished after his team lost the final to Australia.It is the most runs scored by a batter in a single World Cup, with Kohli bettering yet another Sachin Tendulkar record.India great Tendulkar had scored 673 runs in 11 matches at the 2003 World Cup in South Africa.King Kohli, as he’s sometimes known, had already crossed that tally in the first semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai, where India won by 70 runs.On that day, Kohli had broken Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds, scoring his 50th century – 117 runs – to become the foremost batter in the 50-over format.Kohli then added 54 off 63 balls against Australia in the World Cup final on Sunday in Ahmedabad, where he helped rescue India from a precarious 81-3 and scored his 72nd ODI half-century. But his efforts went in vain as Travis Head’s 137 hel...

Aaron Nola returns to Phillies on 7-year deal, AP source says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies on a seven-year deal, according to a person familiar with the agreement.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical. ESPN and others reported the right-hander’s contract is worth $172 million.He’s the first big-name starting pitcher to come off the board among this year’s free agents, a group including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Sonny Gray, Jordan Montgomery and Eduardo Rodriguez.The 30-year-old Nola was a first-round draft pick by the Phillies in 2014, debuted with Philadelphia the next year and has been there his entire career. He’s been one of baseball’s most durable pitchers — a valuable commodity with the modern stress on big league bullpens. He also has postseason experience.Nola made at least 32 starts and pitched at least 180 2/3 innings in five of the last six years — the exception was the pan...

Kelce Bowl: Eagles’ Jason, Chiefs’ Travis the center of attention in a Super Bowl rematch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:52 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Good luck going anywhere these days without hearing or seeing something that has to do with Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce or his younger brother, Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.The former was recently dubbed one of the “Sexiest Men Alive” by “People” magazine. The latter is dating Grammy-winning superstar Taylor Swift. Together they host one of the hottest podcasts in America, lent their voices to a Philly-centric Christmas album, and have transcended the NFL to become pop culture icons in their own right.Even the matriarch of their family, Donna Kelce, has become an endorsement powerhouse over the past 12 months.“It’s been a whirlwind,” admitted Jason Kelce, who will try once more to beat Travis and the Chiefs for the first time when the Eagles visit Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night for a rematch of the Super Bowl. “It kind of started last year with the podcast and everything, and I ...