Tag: California
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Space shuttle Endeavour’s rockets installed at California museum
[ad_1] In a delicate maneuver, crews this week successfully lifted into place giant rockets at the California Science Center, the first large components installed at the future home of the space shuttle Endeavour. Donated by Northrup Grumman, the solid rocket motors are each the size of a Boeing 757 fuselage and weigh 104,000 pounds. They…
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Baby girl died of fentanyl overdose after meddling California lawmakers overrode social workers’ decision to take her away from drug-abuser dad
[ad_1] Soft touch California lawmakers boasted about their success in slashing child removals just days before a newborn baby died from a fentanyl and meth overdose in the care of her drug-addicted father. Baby Phoenix was too young to eat solid food when she was poisoned by the drugs found alongside her bottle in May…
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ONE seals terminal acquisitions in California and Rotterdam
[ad_1] ONE Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals and completed its acquisition of a 51% stake in each of TraPac and Yusen Terminals on the US west coast, and a 20% stake in Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG). TraPac and Yusen Terminals are container terminal operators and vessel stevedores that…
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The angriest sea otter in California is a new mom
[ad_1] SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Sea otter 841 — the surfboard biting stealing mammal who became a national sensation this summer — has given birth to fluffy baby pup. On Wednesday afternoon, she was seen far off the Santa Cruz coast, rolling and spinning in the kelp and waves with a little otter pup on her…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom test-dove BYD’s YangWang U8
[ad_1] California Governor Gavin Newsom visited Shenzhen, the birthplace of BYD. He has test-driven the BYD’s YangWang U8, calling it “another leap in technology”. Newsom drew public attention in 2020 by signing agreements with BYD to produce masks. He has again made headlines, test-driving the BYD’s flagship model in Shenzhen, China. – Advertisement – Gavin…
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Opinion: The California Supreme Court should recognize elephant rights
[ad_1] The California Supreme Court is considering whether to grant a hearing for three elephants — Nolwazi, Amahle and Mabu — at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. If granted, the hearing would determine whether these elephants are being unjustly detained, and whether they should be relocated to a sanctuary. Elephants are sensitive, intelligent beings who feel…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to China to talk climate change
[ad_1] SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will try to reinforce his state’s role as a global leader on climate change as he begins a weeklong visit to China on Monday, a trip that presents both political risk and opportunity for crucial international collaboration. Newsom’s tour begins with a discussion in Hong Kong…
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Two dead in separate shootings at Halloween parties in Southern California
[ad_1] Two men were shot to death at separate parties in the early hours of Saturday morning, California authorities said. In the Santa Barbara County town of Santa Maria, a 20-year-old man was killed and other people were shot and transported to local hospitals after a fight broke out at a large backyard party just…
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Seas Get Rough in Baja California Sur as Hurricane Norma Approaches
[ad_1] Rough seas pounded Baja California Sur on Friday, October 20, as Hurricane Norma approached western Mexico. Norma was approaching the Baja California peninsula as a Category 3 hurricane, Mexico’s civil protection agency said. The storm was expected to bring winds of up to 80 mph along with torrential rainfall, according to the agency. Hurricane…
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$1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California
[ad_1] ST. LOUIS (AP) — A player in California won a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize. The winning numbers were: 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 and the Powerball 10. The winning ticket was sold at Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park, according…
