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Earthquakes kill over 2,000 in Afghanistan. People are using bare hands to recover dead and injured

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Powerful earthquakes killed at least 2,000 people in western Afghanistan, a Taliban government spokesman said Sunday. It’s one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike the country in two decades. The figures couldn't be independently verified, but if correct, the toll would eclipse that of an earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan in June 2022, striking a rugged, mountainous region, flattening stone and mud-brick homes and killing at least 1,000 people.Saturday’s magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a far more densely populated area, near Afghanistan’s fourth largest city, Herat. It was followed by strong aftershocks.The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake’s epicenter was about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Herat city. It was followed by three very strong aftershocks, measuring magnitude 6.3, 5.9 and 5.5, as well as lesser shocks.On Sunday, people attempted to dig out the dead and injured with their hands in Herat, clambering over rocks and debris. Survivors and vi...

One Of Hemp’s Most Secretive Cannabinoids- What Is CBL?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

Read the original article about the Cannabinoid CBL here.CBL doesn’t get as much love as CBD or delta-8 THC. Heck, even compared with other secondary hemp cannabinoids like CBG, it’s far more difficult to find any data on CBL. At this point, the only people who may know about CBL are already deeply immersed in the hemp or legal cannabis industry.While CBL may not be a significant force in today’s hemp market, it often appears in full-spectrum CBD oils. Customers with a keen interest in the many fascinating properties of hemp may want to take a closer look at the chemistry of CBL.What Do We Know About CBL?Interestingly, scientists first discovered cannabicyclol (CBL) in the mid-20th century. Although there’s little data on how CBL affects the endocannabinoid system, most researchers have a good sense of this cannabinoid’s chemical structure.Most significantly, data strongly suggests CBL forms after the cannabinoid CBC disintegrates. Short for cannabichromene, CBC is a rare cannabinoi...

Bay Area high school football: Where to find our complete Week 7 coverage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

That’s a wrap for Week 7 of the high school football season.And what a week it was.Marco Jones did it all as San Ramon Valley passed its final test before next week’s showdown with De La Salle, and Johnny Millard’s return to Pleasanton was bittersweet. In the South Bay, St. Francis’ passing attack shined vs. St. Ignatius, and Wilcox’s veer ran all over Menlo-Atherton.As always, the Bay Area News Group has you covered.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going.Here is our complete Week 7 coverage.Enjoy.Roundup: Best of Week 7Results: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 faredPhotos: Our staff’s Week 7 imagesMarco show: SRV cruises past CVCMillard’s return: Monte Vista crushes FoothillLockdown Lancers: St. Francis stymies St. IgnatiusVeer victory: Wilcox routs M-AState championships: Why championships left NorCal Freedom controversy: Former coach speaks outState championships: SoCal to hos...

Los Gatos Plant-Based Advocates host speaker series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

Speaker advocates for plantsThe foods we choose to eat can impact our bodies’ insulin sensitivity and influence our risk of Type 2 diabetes and other chronic health conditions.The Los Gatos Plant-Based Advocates speaker series will feature Dr. Debra Shapiro, who will break down how food impacts our overall health and how dietary changes can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease and cancer.The talk takes place at the Los Gatos Library at 100 Villa Ave. on Monday, Oct. 16, 5-6 p.m.Reporting on the townLos Gatos’ Annual Report for fiscal year 2022-23 is now available on the town website.The report breaks down how the town spent its money for the library, community vitality and town events, community development, public safety, transportation and infrastructure, fiscal responsibility and community engagement.The report can be accessed at http://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36481/Annual-Report-2022-23-Digital.Emergency prep classesWildfire season is upon...

Next Door Solutions to hold gala in Campbell

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

Next Door galaNext Door Solutions to Domestic Violence, a nonprofit domestic violence service provider for Santa Clara County, will hold its annual “Light Up the Night” ceremony and gala on Saturday, Oct. 14, 6-10 p.m., at Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second St. in Campbell.The goal of the event is to raise awareness and generate support for survivors of domestic violence and their children by creating an opportunity for the community to send a message of caring for individuals and families that are in crisis.“Light Up the Night” coincides with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Kris Sanchez, reporter and co-anchor with NBC Bay Area will emcee the event. The gala will include a video of a survivor sharing her personal experience, a chance to win a raffle prize, silent and live auctions and a candle-lighting ceremony. The Lara Price Band is set to perform.Tickets start at $175 at https://nextdoor.ejoinme.org/lutn2023.Othering and BelongingSanta Clara County wants to be wel...

Milpitas salon is a Silicon Valley Clean Energy showcase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

Electric Showcase winnerA Milpitas salon owner was among the winners of Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s (SVCE) Electric Showcase Awards for her efforts to go electric in her business.All 16 winners were recognized by the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors on Oct. 2.The Sunnyvale-based clean energy aggregator received more than 150 applications for this year’s awards from Santa Clara County residents and small business owners.Many of the winners utilized rebates available through SVCE with state and federal incentives to help cover the costs of upgrading to heat pumps, induction cooktops, electric vehicle chargers and other technologies. Some have begun by replacing older gas appliances as they burn out, while others have gone fully electric.Seema Kapoor switched to a tankless electric water heater and urges other salon owners to do the same.“The water heater is so compact,” she says. “It’s 1/20th the size of the bulky stuff we had before and costs much less to run.”For more information,...

Saratoga burglar eats victim’s food, steals clothes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

Sept. 25Stolen vehicle: Between noon on Aug. 7 and 10 a.m. on Aug. 15, someone stole a trailer valued at $6,867 from the 19000 block of Redberry Drive.Sept. 26Residential burglary: Between 11 p.m. on Sept. 18 and 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 26, someone entered a residence in the 15000 block of Norton Road by breaking a rear sliding glass door, then ate food and stole clothes.Public intoxication: At 12:23 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Saratoga Avenue. An investigation revealed the suspect was unable to care for himself due to being under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was arrested.Sept. 27Vehicle burglary: Between 8:58 p.m. on Sept. 26 and 4:49 p.m. on Sept. 27, someone broke through a window of a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in the 18000 block of Martha Avenue and stole the vehicle’s registration, owner’s manual and insurance paperwork from the glovebox.Vehicle burglary: Between 10 p.m. on Sept. 26 and 1 p.m. on Sept....

Sunnyvale households are Silicon Valley Clean Energy showcases

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

Four Sunnyvale households were among the winners of Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s (SVCE) Electric Showcase Awards for their efforts to go electric in their homes and businesses.All 16 winners were recognized by the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors on Oct. 2.“The climate crisis is increasingly urgent, and there is no time to lose.” said Supervisor Otto Lee, who also sits on the SVCE Board of Directors. “The winners of this showcase are leaders and fantastic examples of the actions that must be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change.”The Sunnyvale-based clean energy aggregator received more than 150 applications for this year’s awards from Santa Clara County residents and small business owners. The winners include 13 homeowners, an apartment complex, a reform synagogue and a hair salon.Many of the winners utilized rebates available through SVCE with state and federal incentives to help cover the costs of upgrading to heat pumps, induction cooktops, electric v...

Nonprofit formed to support older adults in Los Gatos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

A group of Los Gatos residents formed a nonprofit foundation to support older adults and create an all-ages community center.The Los Gatos Foundation for Older Adults to Thrive aims to promote an age-friendly community and make the town a place where older adults are engaged, valued and provided equitable opportunity to flourish.One of its central goals is creating a community center to serve as a hub for resources and promote intergenerational collaboration. The town council voted earlier this year to allocate $866,000 of its remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds to revamp the Adult Recreation Center into a community center.The center was a key goal in the senior services roadmap, which was endorsed by the council in February. Members of the committee that created the roadmap said it will likely take close to a decade to develop and build a new center, and by revamping the ARC, they can begin addressing needs sooner.“Our work to create the town’s senior services roadmap resulted...

Latest line: A good week for Laphonza Butler, a bad week for Kevin McCarthy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:53 GMT

Laphonza ButlerFormer UC regent, president of the SEIU union, and president of abortion rights group EMILY’S List is named by Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Dianne Feinstein.    Kevin McCarthyIn a historic rebuke, the Bakersfield Republican is ousted as Speaker of the House by hardline conservatives from his own party, ending the shortest tenure of any speaker since 1876, after serving only 9 months in office.   Credit UnionsA new state report shows credit unions are taking millions in overdraft fees from vulnerable customers and spending it on perks and bonuses for executives, a hit to their reputation. But the fees are still legal.