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California overtime law threatens use of grazing goats to prevent wildfires

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

(AP) — Hundreds of goats munch on long blades of yellow grass on a hillside next to a sprawling townhouse complex. They were hired to clear vegetation that could fuel wildfires as temperatures rise this summer. Defense attorney for accused killer of Bob Lee withdraws from the case These voracious herbivores are in high demand to devour weeds and shrubs that have proliferated across California after a drought-busting winter of heavy rain and snow.“It’s a huge fuel source. If it was left untamed, it can grow very high. And then when the summer dries everything out, it’s perfect fuel for a fire,” said Jason Poupolo, parks superintendent for the city of West Sacramento, where goats grazed on a recent afternoon.Targeted grazing is part of California’s strategy to reduce wildfire risk because goats can eat a wide variety of vegetation and graze in steep, rocky terrain that’s hard to access. Backers say they’re an eco-friendly alternative to chemical herbicides or weed-wha...

Man carried assault rifle around apartment complex, knocked on random doors, Montgomery Co. police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Police said they seized this privately manufactured short-barreled assault rifle. (Courtesy Montgomery County police)(Courtesy Montgomery County polic) Police said they seized this privately manufactured short-barreled assault rifle. (Courtesy Montgomery County police)(Courtesy Montgomery County polic) A Montgomery County, Maryland, man was arrested last month, after police say he walked around his Germantown apartment building carrying an assault rifle and knocking on random doors.Trevor Copeland, 30, of Silver Spring, was arrested April 27 and charged with multiple firearms-related charges, according to a news release. Police said that at the time of his arrest, Copeland was prohibited from possessing any firear...

Legislación busca limitar el aumento en el costo de renta en DC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Un proyecto de ley propuesto en el Concejo busca limitar el recién aprobado aumento a la renta en apartamentos controlados por DC.La medida tiene como fin disminuir de 8.9% a 6.9% el incremento en el pago de la renta durante dos años, según Robert White, autor de la pieza legislativa. En un comunicado enviado a Telemundo 44, el funcionario expresó que, aunque su primer intento fracasó, no quiere sentarse sin hacer nada por lo que quiere mantener el alquiler lo más bajo posible sin afectar el mercado inmobiliario y para que la gente pueda quedarse en sus casas.Algo que se está haciendo imposible según una activista comunitaria que dice estar asesorando a personas con orden de desalojo y que cada vez el número cre...

Maryland gas tax will go up to 47 cents per gallon in July

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

File - Fuel is pumped into a vehicle at a gas station in Mundelein, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. On Wednesday, the Labor Department reports on U.S. consumer prices for March. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)(AP/Nam Y. Huh) File - Fuel is pumped into a vehicle at a gas station in Mundelein, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. On Wednesday, the Labor Department reports on U.S. consumer prices for March. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)(AP/Nam Y. Huh) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Maryland motorists will have to dig a little deeper at the gas pump starting July 1.The state tax rate of a gallon of gas will increa...

Acusan a niño de 11 años por presuntos robos a mano armada en DC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Un niño de 11 años está acusado de delitos que incluyen robo a mano armada y asalto tars varios incidentes reportados en el noroeste de DC, informó la policía. Las autoridades buscan a un segundo sospechoso.El niño, del noreste de DC, fue arrestado el sábado en relación con tres delitos en el área de Park View, indicó la policía de DC. Su nombre no fue revelado.Se presume que el menor sacó un arma de fuego y le robó la bicicleta a una víctima el 21 de mayo en la cuadra 700 de Lamont Street NW, cerca de Georgia Avenue, en algún momento después de las 2 p.m., según la policía. Autoridades buscan a joven de 15 años acusado de homicidio en DC Acusada de asesinato en Rock Cre...

Judge orders Loudoun Co. schools turn over investigation into sexual assaults, rape

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Broad Run High School in Ashburn, Va. (Courtesy Loudoun County) Broad Run High School in Ashburn, Va. (Courtesy Loudoun County) A Loudoun County, Virginia, judge is ordering the school system to make public its internal investigation into two sexual assaults and a rape that occurred on school grounds.The ruling is a win for Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, who has been fighting to expose how he says the school district mishandled the incidents.Loudoun County Circuit Court Judge James P. Fischer ordered the county school system to turn over its investigation to prosecutors within seven days.The judge agreed with prosecutors from the Miyares’ office that the internal report on the 2021 sexual assaults ...

Feud between Hamlin and Elliott gives NASCAR tough choice over suspension

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Denny Hamlin (11) crashes on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)(AP/Matt Kelley) Denny Hamlin (11) crashes on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)(AP/Matt Kelley) CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott is NASCAR’s meal ticket. Denny Hamlin wants him suspended for allegedly wrecking him in retaliation during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.The call from Hamlin puts NASCAR in the unenviable position of potentially having to park its most popular driver — a decision that could alienate Elliot...

Apple-Podcasts-Top-Shows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Top New Shows (US):1. Scamanda, Lionsgate Sound2. Freeway Phantom, iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV3. Pretty, Not Smart with Louie and Yoatzi Castro, Louie and Yoatzi Castro & Studio714. The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery, ABC News5. The Broski Report with Brittany Broski, Brittany Broski & Audioboom Studios6. Codependents, Ciara Miller & Mya Allen7. The Overcomers with Matt Chandler, Matt Chandler8. The Smylie Show, SiriusXM9. Oversharing with Colleen Ballinger & Trisha Paytas, Colleen Ballinger & Trisha Paytas10. Hidden Signal: Evergreen, QCODESource

4 things you can buy for the price of Nuggets vs Heat tickets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Nuggets are headed to the NBA Finals and will host Game 1 at Ball Arena on Thursday.That means that die-hard fans have the opportunity to see team history being made -- granted they can afford tickets. As of Tuesday, the cheapest resale tickets you could find were going for $653 each. However, there were only two, and most tickets were being sold for $700 or more. Nuggets ready to face Heat after sweeping in regular season Standard admission tickets -- sold directly by the official vendor Ticketmaster -- started at $709 for the base ticket, and with around $106.55 in fees added, the price would be about $815 per ticket. If you wanted to attend with someone else, the total would be just over $1,628.So, if you're debating whether or not you should splurge to attend the first NBA Finals game the Nuggets have ever played, FOX31 put together a list of a few things you can buy for the same price -- or less -- than two nosebleed tickets.1. A night at a 5-star ...

EU blasts Poland over Russian interference law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

BRUSSELS — The EU indicated it may take legal action against a law in Poland designed to investigate Russian influence in Polish politics, but which could ban opposition figures from holding public office.The EU joined a chorus of criticism, including from the U.S. and the Polish opposition, in saying that the ruling right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party could use the law to intimidate political rivals ahead of an election later this year that is slated to be narrow.“I can assure you that we will not hesitate to take immediate action as necessary when we see that there is space and need for such action,” the Commission’s Vice President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová said during a press conference on Tuesday.The Czech politician raised the issue on the sidelines of an EU ministerial meeting in Brussels focused on an ongoing legal proceedings against Poland and Hungary over alleged rule-of-law breaches.Brussels and Warsaw have repeatedly clashed on democratic principl...