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Recalled applesauce that sickened kids may have been contaminated on purpose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Recalled applesauce pouches that left many children sick with lead poisoning may have been tainted on purpose, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Jim Jones, FDA deputy commissioner for Human Foods, said the investigation is still ongoing, but signs point to an intentional act to poison the puree. “We’re still in the midst of our investigation," Jones said in an interview with Politico. "But so far, all of the signals we’re getting lead to an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain and we’re trying to sort of figure that out."Three recalled applesauce products may have been deliberately tainted with lead, according to an FDA official. (FDA via AP)Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks are three of the brands found to have contaminated pouches. All have ties to a manufacturing facility in Ecuador, which is now under inspection by the FDA.Jones told Politico he thinks the facility didn't believe the contaminated applesauce would have ended up in countries...

Meet Modern Muralism Artist Devin Reynolds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Visitors to the Hammer Museum’s Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living are greeted in the expanded lobby by the extraordinary site-specific monumental painting Paradise Lost—a masterpiece of modern muralism by painter Devin Reynolds. Its orchestration of strong, delicate lines, interlocking pictorial planes, shifting visual styles, symphonic blues, and the expressive architectures of urban surrealism sets an example of how the personal and historical intersect in the biennial exhibition’s total ethos. Reynolds’ use of pointed texts offers commentary on and references to impactful events amid this vibrant collision of perspectives and narratives. The reality and fantasy of the whole reflects the character of life in Los Angeles, with all its inherent contradictions, cultural influences, contested histories, soft skies and hard edges, joys and beauties.Devin Reynolds: Paradise Lost. Installation view, Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living, Hammer Museum (Photo: Joshua White)L.A. WEEKLY: When d...

15 long-lived Bay Area restaurants we said goodbye to in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

The Bay Area said farewell to many restaurants, brewers and bakeries in 2023.The ones we pay tribute to here had been favorites for years, even generations. Some chefs and owners decided to retire or take a break. Others couldn’t weather the costs of doing business in this inflationary, post-pandemic era. Or ran up against redevelopment plans. Or, sadly, faced crime and safety issues in their neighborhood.Here, in order of longevity, are 15 businesses that shut their doors after 30 years or more, plus a few revivals and reboots that we’re thrilled about. Let us know if we missed one of your favorites.The iconic Anchor Steam was purchased by Sapporo in 2017. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) ANCHOR BREWING CO., San Francisco, 127 yearsAnchor lives on in legend. Founded in 1896, the S.F. brewery was sold in 1965 to Fritz Maytag, who learned everything he could about steam beer and transformed this regional brewery into a national powerhouse. In the process, beer expert and ...

One person arrested in fatal Antioch shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

ANTIOCH — A suspect was arrested in the Saturday shooting death of a 29-year-old man in Brentwood, authorities said.The name of the man killed, an Antioch resident, was not publicly released as of Monday morning.The fatal shooting happened about 4;30 p.m. Saturday near some railroad tracks in the 700 block of West 1st Street.The 29-year-old man was found suffering at least one gunshot wound. Despite first aid efforts by police officers and paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.According to a news release, witnesses provided police with information about the suspected shooter and a vehicle he used to flee the scene.A short time later, Brentwood police located the suspect vehicle in the 1200 block of Dainty Avenue, the release said.Brentwood police said they used drones, an emergency rescue vehicle and a SWAT team to search the area, detaining three people.Antioch police said one of them, a 40-year-old Concord man, was arrested as the suspected killer. His name wa...

Warriors’ Draymond Green begins counseling amid suspension: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Draymond Green has reportedly begun receiving the “help” that Jusuf Nurkic and others say he needs.The Warriors forward has begun counseling, according to NBA reporter Shams Charania, and will be out for at least the next three weeks.Green was suspended indefinitely by the league last week after striking Nurkic in the face during a game between the Warriors and the Suns, his third ejection this year and second for undue physicality.The NBA, the Warriors and Green’s representation agreed that the four-time champion would work on himself before being allowed to return to the court for Golden State, general manager Mike Dunleavy said last Thursday.Green’s suspension is about more than the Nurkic incident and his chokehold of Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert earlier this season. The league cited Green’s history of over-the-top physicality on the court in making his suspension indefinite.“We understand there’s a punishment that will take place but this is also ...

Palo Alto power outage affects thousands; cause unknown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

PALO ALTO — A power outage affected thousands of customers in Palo Alto early Monday morning, although no cause was immediately confirmed, according to Palo Alto Utilities.The outage, which began at 5:30 a.m. according to the utility, affected about 4,559 customers at its peak. As of 8 a.m., about 3,500 were still without power.The utility said in a social media post that the cause was unknown but could be related to severe weather conditions. The Peninsula received aggressive early morning rainfall Monday morning, as did much of the Bay Area.Power went out this am for ~4500 customers. The cause is unknown, but may be related to weather conditions. Crews restored 1100 & are working to restore power for remaining customers. Check https://t.co/mS0eJvYfA9 for updates. We'll post as more information is available. pic.twitter.com/OZ9BBtUatB— Palo Alto Utilities (@PAUtilities) December 18, 2023Related ArticlesLocal News | California less likely to have blackouts ...

Two suspects accused of theft, damaging patrol car arrested 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

(KRON) – Two people accused of theft in Solano Square and ramming into patrol vehicles to evade officers have been arrested by the Benicia Police Department.  Benicia officers responded to Solano Square on a report of a theft in progress at one of the businesses around noon on Dec. 17. According to police, the suspects attempted to flee in a vehicle and rammed into our police unit. The suspects then struck two parked vehicles and a second police vehicle, police said.  Benicia police arrest driver for DUI and passenger for possession of stolen gun Officers were able to detain the suspects. According to the police investigation, the vehicle was found to be stolen. Benicia police arrested and booked the two suspects into Solano County Jail.The first suspect was a 28-year-old man charged with possessing a stolen vehicle, assault with a deadly weapon, forging/altering vehicle registration, prohibition violation, obstruction, and conspiracy to commit a crime. The second suspec...

Budget crunch presents early test of Md. Gov. Moore’s administration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Billions of dollars in collected operating and transportation budget deficits will present Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) with one of the toughest challenges of his nascent administration.Ever ebullient, Moore was sworn in earlier this year vowing to move quickly to rebuild state government, end childhood poverty and leave no one behind as he promised that the state would “win the decade.” Those ambitions are about to be tested against stark budget realities that will make Moore, as with all governors, pick and choose and prioritize.State Budget Secretary Helene Grady. Photo by Bryan P. Sears.State Budget Secretary Helene Grady said addressing the coming budget challenges requires a “disciplined approach to the fiscal 2025 budget, one that involves hard choices.”Grady’s comments mirror those made by Moore in speeches to the Maryland Association of Counties in August and this month.Moore entered the governor’s office with a historic budget surplus.Tha...

Feed holiday crowds with affordable, marinated eye round or a side of salmon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Holiday parties often call for feeding crowds all at once, so this year we offer two impressive main courses that make that easy. They are as good at room temperature as they are hot from the oven.For a beef option, we challenged ourselves to transform a thrifty, low-cost cut of beef into a lush, celebratory meal. The answer was eye round, a roast often deemed too lean to be tender. To roast this tough cut and get succulent, perfectly cooked results, we marinated the meat in ingredients that would do the work for us — starting with a sticky, sweet puree of prunes. That may sound unusual, but prunes are high in hygroscopic sorbitol and fructose, which — along with salt and soy sauce — amplify the way the meat absorbs flavor.The sugars in the prunes and ketchup create a nicely caramelized crust, while the salt and soy sauce provide seasoning that flavors the meat. Anchovies also may be unexpected, but they add rich umami notes.A whole side of salmon also is an excellent choice — and r...

Fuerte tormenta causa inundaciones, caída de árboles y cortes eléctricos en el DMV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Una tormenta provocó fuertes lluvias y vientos desde el domingo hasta las primeras horas del lunes en el área de DC, lo que provocó al menos 5,500 cortes de energía, caída de árboles e inundaciones de carreteras.Un conductor en el condado Montgomery, Maryland, fue arrastrado por las inundaciones de modo que fue rescatado de un árbol la madrugada del lunes, informaron las autoridades.El incidente ocurrió en Brighton Dam Road en el área de Brookeville alrededor de las 4:30 a.m. El conductor abandonó el vehículo y fue arrastrado río abajo, según el Departamento de Bomberos y Rescate del Condado Montgomery. Sin embargo, fue encontrado colgado de un árbol posteriormente.Al llegar a la escena los rescatistas vieron al conductor colgado del árbol y se enviaron botes para ayudarlo. Se vieron dos vehículos en el agua, dijeron las autoridades al tiempo que no reportaron heridos graves. La mayor parte del área de DC recibió de 2 a 2.5 pulgadas de lluvia, lo que la convierte en una de las mayor...