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SLU Hospital nurses plan two-day strike in late-December

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A group of SLU Hospital nurses is planning a two-day strike later this month. Organizers say the strike comes in protest of "union-busting" practices and outsourcing of RN jobs. Nurses gave their employer (SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital) notice Friday that they would plan a 48-hour strike. It’s currently scheduled outside the hospital from 7 a.m. on Dec. 27 to 6:59 a.m. on Dec. 29.It's the second strike involving SLU hospital nurses in recent months, the last coming in late-September over concerns with staffing and patient safety. Two St. Louis-area highways among ‘America’s most loathed,’ report says According to a news release from National Nurses United, the strike comes in opposition to "management’s persistent union-busting and outsourcing of RN jobs." “Management has refused to seriously consider or compromise on our proposals regarding SSM’s outsourcing of nurse jobs,” said Jessica Tulk, RN in the emergency department via the news release. “We need ...

Matthew Perry died from 'acute effects of ketamine,' medical examiner says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

Former “Friends” actor Matthew Perry died from “acute effects” of the drug ketamine, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed on Friday.The medical examiner's report said that "high levels of ketamine" were found in Perry's "postmortem blood specimens," adding that "the main lethal effects would be from both cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression."The "exact method of intake" in Perry's case is unknown. Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to Matthew Perry in heartfelt post Perry, 54, died on Oct. 28 at his home in Los Angeles’ affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood.Authorities confirmed Perry was already dead when first responders arrived to find him propped up in a hot tub after having initially been discovered by another person."There were trace amounts of ketamine detected in the stomach contents," the autopsy report stated. "He was reported to be receiving ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety."Per the report, Perry's last known trea...

SoCal street vendor activist arrested, accused of manipulating social media videos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

A well-known Southern California activist, along with seven others, have been accused of manipulating social media videos for profit following an arrest related to an alleged assault during one of their protests.Edin Alex Enamorado, 36, an Upland resident, was arrested on Thursday by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. He is believed to be the leader of the protesting group, deputies said.Enamorado is known for posting videos on social media allegedly showing street vendors being attacked but law enforcement claims some of the videos are manipulated to seek attention and profit.“This group manipulates videos and photos on social media in an attempt to make them look like they are protectors of underrepresented people,” SBSD Sheriff Shannon Dicus said at a Thursday press conference. “However, they use racism to threaten and intimidate their victims causing them to get on their knees and beg for forgiveness while still assaulting them.”The group of protestors who were arre...

1 killed in Willowbrook shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

At least one person was killed and others were possibly injured after shots rang out at a Willowbrook shopping plaza on Friday.Los Angeles County deputies received calls of an assault with a deadly weapon on the 200 block of East El Segundo Boulevard at around 2:23 p.m.One victim was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead, authorities said.It’s unclear how many others may have been injured during the shooting.The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. No arrests have been made so far.Access to the plaza has been blocked off as authorities investigate the scene.Anyone with information about this incident can call the LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided to "Crime Stoppers" at 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.This developing story will be updated.

Man admits to spraying white supremacist graffiti on Latina mural in Costa Mesa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

A Dana Point man was sentenced to jail Friday after he pleaded guilty to federal vandalism and felony hate crime charges for spray-painting white supremacist graffiti over a mural in Costa Mesa that honors strong Latina women.Daniel Alec Hotte, 28, was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of spraying the mural, entitled "Poderosas." The 70-foot-long mural on the 3000 block of Killybrooke Lane was painted by an all-female crew led by artist Alicia Rojas in 2020 to honor eight strong women, including civil rights leader Dolores Huerta and activist and local heroine Modesta Avila.In October 2022, Hotte was seen by several witnesses, scratching out the names of some of the women listed, as well as painted "white power," and other white supremacist phrases on the painting.Police were called but Hotte fled the scene before their arrival. He was arrested earlier this year as he arrived for a court date for an unrelated incident.On Friday, Hotte pleaded guilty to his charges and was imme...

Richmond: Convicted baby killers sentenced to 25 years to life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

MARTINEZ — A Richmond man and woman were sentenced Friday to 25 years to life for killing their 5-week-old son through neglect, exposure to drugs, and beatings.Ray Ray Darn 37, and Marilyn Northington, 30, received the identical sentences at a Friday morning court appearance before Judge Terri Mockler. In October, Darn and Northington were acquitted of murder but convicted of assault on a child causing death and involuntary manslaughter in the death of their son, Amary Darn.Amary suffered extensive, horrific injuries and ailments that included broken bones in multiple places, sores, burns, starvation and methamphetamine in his bloodstream. Amary died in February 2021, after going unresponsive in the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Richmond, where he, his parents, and siblings were living through a Greater Richmond Interfaith Program that used the Hilltop area hotel to provide housing for people who couldn’t afford it during the coronavirus pandemic.During trial, both parents...

Judge: Oregon lawmakers who walked out can’t run again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

By Claire Rush | Associated PressPORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has rejected a request from Oregon Republican state senators who boycotted the Legislature to be allowed on the ballot after their terms end.U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken issued the decision Wednesday.State Sens. Dennis Linthicum, Brian Boquist and Cedric Hayden were among the plaintiffs who filed the federal lawsuit to challenge their disqualification from running for reelection under Measure 113. The voter-approved constitutional amendment, which passed by a wide margin last year, bars legislators from seeking reelection after 10 or more unexcused absences.Each of the three senators racked up more than 10 absences during a record six-week walkout that paralyzed the 2023 legislative session. The boycott stemmed from bills on abortion, transgender health care and guns.The lawmakers sought, among other things, a preliminary injunction to prevent the secretary of state’s office from enforcing their disqualif...

Google workers, others hold ‘die-in’ over Project Nimbus contract with Israel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

Hundreds of protesters rallied in San Francisco this week against Google’s Project Nimbus cloud-computing contract with the Israeli government.About a dozen protesters outside Google’s offices on Market Street laid down Thursday on the sidewalk under white shrouds marked with “Genocide” in Google’s trademark colors.Marching to drums, protesters chanted, “Google, Google, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide.”Bay Area Google software engineer and protest organizer Rachel Westrick said a significant number of the activists were Google employees, but an exact number was not available. Workers at the Mountain View tech giant have been agitating against Project Nimbus since it was announced in 2021, gathering more than 1,000 signatures on an internal company petition demanding Google drop it, Westrick said.People protest outside Google offices in San Francisco, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Demonstrators protested Google’s contract w...

Sharks put one center on IR, acquire another one from Vancouver Canucks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

The San Jose Sharks picked some organizational center depth Friday as they acquired  Jack Studnicka from the Vancouver Canucks for defenseman Nick Cicek and a 2024 sixth-round draft pick.Studnicka, 24, is in his fifth pro season and has split time this year between the AHL and NHL. With the Canucks, he had one goal in five games.Studnicka was with Abbotsford, the Canucks’ AHL affiliate, in Tucson, Ariz. Per the Sharks, Studnicka will drive to Tempe tonight to join the team, which is playing the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena at 6 p.m. (PST). He will not play tonight.Studnicka, listed at 6-foot-1 and 187 points, will be added to the Sharks’ roster on Saturday and be available to play in San Jose’s game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in Denver.The Sharks created a roster spot for Studnicka by placing center Nico Sturm on injured reserve. Sturm was hurt during Tuesday’s game with the Winnipeg Jets and did not travel with the team.Studnicka has 16 poi...

Oakland robbers chase, ram victim's car at Lake Merritt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:27 GMT

(KRON) -- A harrowing Oakland car chase stretched from International Boulevard to Lakeshore Avenue until one vehicle flipped on its roof next to Lake Merritt around sunrise Friday. Oakland Police Department officers said the incident began on the 800 block of International Boulevard where three vehicles began following a victim's car.The victim realized he was being followed and tried to drive away, only to be chased and rammed by hostile drivers behind him.A car flipped and landed on the Lake Merritt walking trail on Dec. 15, 2023. (AIO FILMZ) The victim said he called 911 while he was trying to escape, but emergency dispatchers placed his call on hold. A freelance videographer said she witnessed multiple cars chasing the victim's vehicle along Lakeshore Avenue.Oakland police officer Rosalia Lopez wrote, "One of the vehicles collided with the victim’s vehicle, causing the victim’s vehicle to rollover."A car flipped and landed on the Lake Merritt walking trail on Dec. 15, 2023. (AIO...