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San Mateo County developing plan to combat opioid, fentanyl crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors are working to combat the county’s opioid and fentanyl crisis. On Tuesday, supervisors directed the county’s staff to develop a plan that focuses on treatment options, education on fentanyl and opioids for the public and more access to life-saving medication for overdoses.  2 dead, 1 injured in Highway 1 crash on Peninsula “As the parent of a college sophomore and a recent college grad, this is an issue that feels very personal to me,” said Dave Pine, president of the Board of Supervisors and organizer of the session. “I think the emphasis on education just has to be continuously called out. Our best approach is educating residents, especially youth and young adults, about the lethality of these drugs.”According to a report by the county, there were 66 fentanyl-related deaths in 2021. “Any death is tragic,” said Dr. Scott Morrow, San Mateo County health officer. “It is assured that youth use and youth...

Santa Clara police searching for missing 70-year-old man with dementia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- Police in Santa Clara are seeking the public's help in locating a missing man who suffers from dementia. 2 dead, 1 injured in Highway 1 crash on Peninsula Richard “Rick” Gillick went missing Tuesday afternoon from his home near Lexington and Santa Clara Streets, police said. The 70-year-old was last seen wearing a colored shirt, blue jeans, dark tennis shoes and riding a yellow bicycle.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Police urge anyone who has seen Gillick to call 9-1-1 immediately.

Facing sweltering summers, California’s Newsom floats plan for state to buy energy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

FILE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks with union electricians at Proxima Solar Farm outside Patterson, Calif., on May 19, 2023. California has struggled to meet growing demand for electricity as the state transitions away from fossil fuels. Gov. Newsom has proposed the purchasing power of the state to purchase large amounts of new renewable energy, including from offshore wind and geothermal power plants. (Andy Alfaro/The Modesto Bee via AP, File) FILE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks with union electricians at Proxima Solar Farm outside Patterson, Calif., on May 19, 2023. California has struggled to meet growing demand for electricity as the state transitions away from fossil fuels. Gov. Newsom has proposed the purchasing power of the state to purchase la...

Qatar’s prime minister reportedly meets with Taliban’s supreme leader in Afghanistan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

This is a locator map for Afghanistan with its capital, Kabul. (AP Photo) This is a locator map for Afghanistan with its capital, Kabul. (AP Photo) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The supreme leader of the Taliban met in Afghanistan with Qatar’s prime minister this month, the first-such publicly known meeting between the Taliban’s reclusive leader and a foreign official, the Al Jazeera satellite news network reported Wednesday. Haibatullah Akhunzada met Qatar’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on May 12 in Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar, the spiritual birthplace of the Taliban, Al Jazeera English said. Sheikh Mohammed also is the foreign minister of Qatar, an energy-rich...

Blast in east Lebanon kills 5 in base controlled by Palestinian faction, Israel denies role

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A blast early Wednesday at a military base controlled by a Syria-backed Palestinian faction in eastern Lebanon killed five Palestinian militants and wounded 10 others, according to two Palestinian officials with the group. The faction said an Israeli airstrike caused the blast, but that account was disputed by an Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, who denied the country had any role in the incident. Israel does not typically respond to foreign reports.In Beirut, a Lebanese military official said the explosion was the result of a blast within the base, adding that there was no airstrike. An official with a regional group allied with the Syrian government, said the explosion was the result of a “human error” that occurred when militants were handling ammunition. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity. Anwar Raja of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command, told The Associated Press in Damascus that the Israeli ...

El exgobernador de Nueva Jersey, Chris Christie, entrará a la contienda presidencial, según NBC News

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

NUEVA YORK – El exgobernador de Nueva Jersey, Chris Christie, entrará a la contienda presidencial el martes de la próxima semana, según dieron a conocer fuentes a nuestra cadena hermana NBC News. El republicano hará el anuncio en un ayuntamiento en Manchester, New Hampshire.Christie, después de tropezar con un sexto lugar en las primarias de New Hampshire de 2016, le dará una segunda oportunidad al esfuerzo de la Casa Blanca. Tras abandonar la contienda hace ocho años, respaldó a Trump solo unos días antes del Súper Martes, lo que le dio un nombre creíble al impulso de Trump en ese momento.Esta es una noticia en desarrollo.Source

Día clave para el techo de la deuda: la Cámara se apresta a votar el proyecto de ley

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

La Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, de mayoría republicana, se apresta a votar este miércoles el proyecto de ley para incrementar la capacidad de deuda del país y evitar un catastrófico impago federal.El presidente Joe Biden dijo estar “muy a gusto” con el acuerdo sobre el techo de deuda y el presupuesto negociado con el presidente de la Cámara, Kevin McCarthy, mientras la Casa Blanca y los líderes del Congreso trabajaban para garantizar su aprobación esta semana, a tiempo para elevar el límite de endeudamiento de la nación.Sin embargo, el ala dura del Partido Republicano estadounidense reforzó este martes su ofensiva contra el proyecto de ley. “Quiero ser muy claro. Ningún republicano debería v...

Navy jet experiences technical issue; pilot safely rescued near Naval Air Station in Key West

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

An F-5 aircraft jet encountered a technical problem forcing the pilot to eject, according to the Naval Air Station Key West Public Affairs Office.The incident occurred at 9:21 a.m. approximately six miles from Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field.Within minutes of the pilot’s ejection, a search and rescue operation was launched to locate and retrieve the pilot.Fortunately, the pilot was located and rescued, avoiding any serious injuries. He was transported to a nearby hospital in the Miami area for further evaluation and treatment. Despite the harrowing ordeal, the pilot remains responsive.Authorities have confirmed that the pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft at the time of the incident.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

SWAT situation ends at Dania Beach hotel after man barricades himself

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance call in Dania Beach prompting them to block off entrances and exits to a hotel.On Wednesday morning, authorities were dispatched to the Rodeway Inn and Suites located at 2440 FL-84 where they made contact with an adult male who then proceeded to attack a deputy. In response, the deputy fired his weapon, and the adult male retreated and barricaded himself inside a room.Employees were told they could not enter the hotel.One witness said they only saw one firetruck, but then noticed more activity in the back of the building.BSO’s SWAT team said with help from their K-9 they were able to safely apprehend the individual. It does not appear the suspect was injured by the deputy’s gunfire. The deputy who was attacked was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.BSO’s Homicide and Internal Affairs units are investigating the circumstances of the incident.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for...

North Miami Beach mayor charged with voting irregularities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:31 GMT

North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo was arrested and charged with voting irregularities, according to the State Attorney’s Office. The arrest was made on charges related to voting in a location where DeFillipo did not reside, confirmed Michael Pizzi, DeFillipo’s attorney. Specific details of the arrest were not provided in a press release sent out by the State Attorney’s Office. A news conference is slated for Wednesday afternoon at the State Attorney’s Office to address the charges.Please check back on WSVN.com for more information on this developing story.