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Dozens of streets, freeway ramps closed Sunday morning for the L.A. Marathon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

Los Angeles Marathon 2023 Course Map. (lamarathon.com)The 38th running of the Los Angeles Marathon will result in widespread road and freeway ramp closures throughout the city on Sunday morning into the early afternoon.The 26.2-mile race begins at Dodger Stadium, ends on Avenue of the Stars in Century City, and passes through some of L.A.'s most historic neighborhoods including Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, West Hollywood, parts of Historic Route 66, and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.Freeway ramp closures include (times vary):Northbound 110:Hill Street/Stadium Way110 N/B to 101 S/B Temple StreetSouthbound 110:Hill StreetStadium WaySunset Boulevard Southbound 101:Temple StreetBroadwayHighland BoulevardVine Street (Right turn lane)Gower Sttreet (Right turn lane)Hollywood BoulevardNorthbound 101:Spring StreetGrand AvenueEcho Park Avenue/Glendale BoulevardHollywood BoulevardGower Street (Left turn lane)Southbound 405:Santa Monica Boulevard(Left lane)Wilshire Boulevard(eastbound)Wil...

Mervyn Alphonso Robinson Dies in Pedestrian Accident on MLK Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

Man Fatally Struck by Two Vehicles in Pedestrian Crash near Alexander RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (March 17, 2023) – Thursday night, 42-year-old Mervyn Alphonso Robinson lost his life in pedestrian accident on MLK Boulevard.The incident took place along MLK and Alexander Road around 6:00 p.m., on February 23rd.According to reports, the male pedestrian was walking westbound on MLK when he was struck by a northbound white 2015 Toyota 4-Runner.The pedestrian was then struck by a second vehicle, a white 2012 Honda Civic.Despite life-saving efforts, first responders pronounced the victim dead on scene. Police later identified the victim as 42-year-old Robinson.Meanwhile, the drivers remained and cooperated with the authorities. At this time, it is unknown whether impairment played a factor, however, an active investigation is underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team sends their deepest condolences and sympathies to the fam...

Man Killed in Bicycle Crash on Douglas Drive [Oceanside, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

Cyclist Dead after Suspected DUI Collision near Mission AvenueOCEANSIDE, CA (March 17, 2023) – Tuesday night, a bicycle crash on Douglas Drive claimed the life of a man.The incident happened on March 14th, at around 5:19 p.m., in the southbound lanes of Douglas Drive, between El Camino Real and Mission Avenue.According to the Oceanside Police Department, the bicyclist was traveling on the sidewalk when he was struck by the vehicle. The impact of the collision left the rider with serious injuries.Emergency crews arrived to the site of the bicycle crash shortly after. There, officials pronounced the man dead at the scene. Authorities have identified the victim as a man in his 50s.Following the collision, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Police arrested him and he has been charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of t...

COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in Wuhan market

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

By Dave Kang and Maria Cheng | Associated PressBEIJING — Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus, suggesting the pandemic may have originated from animals, not a lab, international experts say.Other experts have not yet verified their analysis, which has yet to appear in a peer-reviewed journal. How the coronavirus began sickening people remains uncertain. The sequences will have to be matched to the genetic record of how the virus evolved to see which came first.“These data do not provide a definitive answer to how the pandemic began, but every piece of data is important to moving us closer to that answer,” World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Friday.He criticized China for not sharing the genetic information earlier, telling a press briefing that “this data could have and should have been shared three years ago.&#...

Alzheimer’s report hints at a future health crisis bigger than COVID-19

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

The costs of Alzheimer’s disease – human and financial – are rising sharply in California and nationally, and census projections for America’s rapidly aging population suggest the scope of the disease soon might rival what America saw during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.In fact, new data from the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2023 Facts and Figures report, released Wednesday, March 15, points to several ways that the disease is already reshaping American life:• Last year, about 200,000 Americans over the age of 65 were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, bringing the number of dementia patients in that age group to about 6.7 million. By 2050, the Alzheimer’s Association projects that number will nearly double, to about 13 million. (In California, the number of people with Alzheimer’s has been growing at a slightly faster clip, and by 2025 is expected to hit 840,000, up 21.7% in a five-year window.)• Annual spending on care for people with Alzheimer’s and other...

With all the rain, expect plants to grow and pests to proliferate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

1. With all the rain we have had in recent weeks, expect an explosion of vegetative growth and the pests likely to appear along with it. There is a tried and true non-toxic contact bug spray that you can make by mixing a tablespoon of Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Soap (available at drbronner.com) into a gallon of water. Not only will this mixture effectively zap aphids and mites, but it will control ants, who do not damage plants themselves, but facilitate damage by carrying sucking insects or their eggs from one plant to the next. It is advisable to spray in late afternoon so that the solution stays on the leaves and stems instead of quickly drying out if you were to spray earlier in the day.2. Where mildew on roses is concerned, Tom Carruth, a famed rosarian, has controlled spider mites by adjusting sprinklers so that they spray the undersides of rose leaves, where the mites spin their webs, since “they drown easily.” He also employs sprinklers early in the morning to deter the growth...

The seven most expensive reported home sales in Palo Alto the week of March 6

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

A house in Palo Alto that sold for $3.9 million tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Palo Alto in the past week.In total, 7 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the last week, with an average price of $2.8 million, $1,733 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of March 6 even if the property may have been sold earlier.7. $1.6 million, single-family home in the 3300 block of Saint Michael DriveA sale has been finalized for the single-family residence in the 3300 block of Saint Michael Drive in Palo Alto. The price was $1,585,000 and the new owners took over the house in January. The house was built in 1955 and the living area totals 1,679 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $944. The house features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Saint Michael Drive6. $1.8 million, condominium in the 100 block of Emerson StreetThe 1,656 square-foot condominium in the 100 block of E...

First Disneyland appearance for rare Disney character older than Mickey Mouse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

A Disney character created before Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Rabbit will make his first meet-and-greet appearance at any Disney theme park in the world when the villain-turned-pal debuts at Disneyland.Pete will make photo op appearances along with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto when Mickey’s Toontown reopens on Sunday, March 19 after a yearlong renovation of the kid-centric land at the Anaheim theme park.The gruff, cat-like anthropomorphic cartoon character was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1925 — three years before Mickey Mouse appeared on the scene in 1928 and two years before Oswald the Rabbit in 1927.The former arch-nemesis to Mickey and later Donald, Pete has seen his demeanor softened and appearance changed over the decades by Disney artists.Pete will pose for photos in Mickey’s Toontown. (Disney) Known through the years as Peg Leg Pete, Black Pete and Bad Pete, the rival-turned-pal now tries his best to be thankful, warm and welcoming alongside...

Mailbag: UCLA and Arizona as bluebloods(?), SMU’s potential, Colorado State’s future, issues for the WCC and MW and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

The Hotline mailbag is published every Friday. Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line — or hit me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline.*** Please note: Several topics related to Pac-12 media rights and expansion will be answered separately, in forthcoming articles.(Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity.)What is it about Arizona’s one national championship that causes people to mistake them for a powerhouse blueblood program? — @scottyrevThe blueblood debate is tricky, but we’re perfectly willing to dive right in.Many UCLA fans, or folks who simply don’t like Arizona, are quick to mock any reference to the Wildcats as a college basketball blueblood.But there isn’t a firm definition of the term, and the Hotline would argue that UCLA’s status as a blueblood program is questionable.If you’re semi-relevant on the national scene for a half-century, are you actually a blueblood?The Bruins hav...

Is Guinness beer really ‘good for you’?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:12 GMT

By Lisa Drayer | CNNGuinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick’s Day. It has also been touted as being “good for you,” at least by its own advertising posters decades ago.But can this creamy, rich and filling beer really be added to a list of healthy beverages? Or is its reputation just good marketing? We researched the beer’s history and talked to brewing experts and break out the good, the not-so-great and the ingenuity of Guinness.The goodThe original Guinness is a type of ale known as stout. It’s made from a grist (grain) that includes a large amount of roasted barley, which gives it its intense burnt flavor and very dark color. And though you wouldn’t rank it as healthful as a vegetable, the stouts in general, as well as other beers, may be justified in at least some of their nutritional bragging rights.According to Charlie Bamforth, distinguished professor emeritus aof brewing sciences at the University...