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Contra Costa County Health offering mental health help 24/7

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

(BCN) -- People in Contra Costa County can get support during a behavioral health crisis 24/7, beginning Friday.Contra Costa Health said Tuesday that its A3 program will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People facing a behavioral health, mental health or substance use crisis can call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center 24/7 at (844) 844-5544 for care over the phone and have an in-person team dispatched to them if needed."Using our new Measure X sales tax funds to make immediate mental health crisis response available anytime to all Contra Costans will improve quality of life and reduce the harm caused by mental health challenges," John Gioia, chairperson of the county Board of Supervisors, said in a statement. "Having round-the-clock mental health services available throughout Contra Costa has been a long-time need and we are proud that we can now provide these vital services at any time."The county said the need for A3's robust, immediate response is evident, with behavi...

Berkeley father arrested after allegedly abducting child

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

(BCN) -- A 35-year-old Berkeley man was arrested this week after he allegedly abducted his child from the mother, police said.Around 10 p.m. Monday, Berkeley police advised Hercules officers that a Berkeley resident who has ties to an address in Hercules had abducted his 3-year-old child. According to Hercules police, the biological mother has been granted sole custody of the child and has a custody order in place.Hercules police said they were requested to conduct a welfare check for the child and to detain the father if he was contacted at a specified address. San Leandro barbershop murder suspect arrested after Maserati chase in Oakland Following contact, the father was arrested without incident, while the child was located safe and uninjured, Hercules police said.Berkeley police then took custody of the father while Hercules officers remained on the scene until the mother arrived to take custody of her child, Hercules police said.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Comunidad indígena en Ecuador gana batalla legal para reclamar tierras ancestrales después de más de 80 años

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

(CNN) — Una comunidad indígena ganó una batalla judicial para recuperar la propiedad de su tierra ancestral en la Amazonia ecuatoriana, más de 80 años después de que fueron desplazados debido a la guerra.Un tribunal de apelaciones ecuatoriano respaldó el reclamo de la nación Siekopai sobre Pë’këya, un territorio biodiverso en el noreste de Ecuador a lo largo de la frontera con Perú, según un fallo judicial proporcionado a CNN por Amazon Frontline, una organización sin fines de lucro que trabaja con pueblos indígenas para defender sus derechos territoriales.Los Siekopai fueron desplazados durante la guerra Perú-Ecuador en la década de 1940.En septiembre pasado, la comunidad, que tiene unos 800 miembros, presentó una demanda contra el Estado ecuatoriano, alegando violaba su derecho a la propiedad ancestral, dijo Amazon Frontline.En su fallo del viernes, la Corte Provincial de Sucumbíos dio al Ministerio de Medio Ambiente de Ecuador 45 días para entregar un título de propie...

Julia Roberts comparte una rara foto de sus gemelos en honor a su cumpleaños número 19

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

(CNN) — El tiempo vuela rápido incluso para Julia Roberts.La actriz publicó una foto de sus gemelos Hazel y Phinnaeus cuando eran bebés en las redes sociales este martes para conmemorar su cumpleaños número 19.“19”, dice el título de la foto de Roberts con sus hijos en su regazo. “No hay palabras para la alegría, la diversión y el alboroto salvaje de la vida juntos”.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Julia Roberts (@juliaroberts)Roberts ha mantenido a sus hijos fuera del centro de atención a lo largo de los años. Comparte a los gemelos con su esposo Danny Moder, junto con su hijo Henry, de 16 años.El año pasado habló con “CBS Sunday Morning” y dijo que actuar era “un sueño hecho realidad”, al tiempo que agregó algunos de sus otros sueños que se han hecho realidad.“La vida que he construido con mi marido. La vida que hemos construido con nuestros hijos”, dijo. “Y eso es lo mejor. La cuestión es volver triunfante a casa al final del día”.The-CNN-Wire™ & ©...

A special court has cleared France’s justice minister in an unprecedented conflict of interest case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

PARIS (AP) — A special court has cleared France’s justice minister in an unprecedented conflict of interest case.Source

Mediators aim to extend Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza ahead of last planned hostage swap

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

CAPTION CORRECTION CORRECTS LOCATION: People holding an Israeli flag watch the arrival of a helicopter transporting Israeli hostages released by Hamas at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, Tuesday Nov. 28, 2023. Hamas and Israel released more hostages and prisoners under terms of a fragile cease-fire that held for a fifth day Tuesday. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)(AP/Leo Correa) CAPTION CORRECTION CORRECTS LOCATION: People holding an Israeli flag watch the arrival of a helicopter transporting Israeli hostages released by Hamas at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, Tuesday Nov. 28, 2023. Hamas and Israel released more hostages and prisoners under terms of a fragile cease-fire that held for a fifth day Tuesday. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)(AP/Leo Correa) ...

Take home a piece of the Denver Nuggets championship court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Even with the new season underway, the Mile High City will never forget the summer of 2023 when the Denver Nuggets turned the city upside-down and won their first NBA championship in franchise history.Just this summer, crowds flooded the streets for the parade, "Go Nuggets" was heard across town, and Nikola Jokic was named MVP. Denver got a taste of the championship win after the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 at home on June 12 in Game 5. Photos: Denver Nuggets drop new City Edition uniforms Now, you can take a piece of that winning game home.A piece of the Denver Nuggets' championship court, sold by Artsman. (Courtesy of the Denver Nuggets)Artsman is selling blocks of wood from the Denver Nuggets Ball Arena court. These pieces of wood are where the Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Championship.The Nuggets posted on X, formally known as Twitter, about the pieces of the court up for sale."Own your own piece of Nuggets history," the team tweeted.The blocks of wood co...

Miami-Dade County unveils plans to tackle invasive iguana problem in parks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

Miami-Dade County is taking proactive measures to address the issue of invasive iguanas infesting local parks. In an announcement, the county revealed plans to hire reptile trappers as part of a comprehensive strategy to manage South Florida’s iguana population.The non-native species, known for causing disruptions in the local ecosystem, will be captured and humanely put down, according to the county’s proposed approach.The cost of the iguana control effort is estimated at approximately $700,000 annually.

Reed Sheppard, No. 12 Kentucky overwhelm No. 8 Miami 95-73 in ACC/SEC Challenge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Reed Sheppard scored 21 points, including 13 during a second half in which Kentucky shot 67%, and Antonio Reeves added 18 to propel 12th-ranked Wildcats to a 95-73 blowout of No. 8 Miami on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge.Sheppard came off the bench, drained a 3 for his first basket and finished 5 of 9 from long range and 8 of 13 overall. The freshman also had five rebounds, four assists and three steals in 30 minutes, filling a void after starting point guard D.J. Wagner left late in the first half with an ankle injury and did not return.“I just go out and try and do what I need to do, whatever I can to help my team win and make the right play,” Sheppard said. “With these dudes around me, it’s really, really easy doing that. We were hitting shots left and right and everyone was moving the ball, passing and having fun.”Reeves was 7 of 12 from the field. Tre Mitchell had 14 points and seven assists, Rob Dillingham scored 14 points and Justin E...

PNC Bank’s Christmas Price Index hits $46,000

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

PITTSBURGH (WSVN) — PNC Bank’s 40th annual Christmas Price Index (PNC CPI) reveals a 2.7% increase this year, lower than the previous year’s 10.5%. Released at a time of heightened economic scrutiny, the index mirrors trends in the U.S. economy, with labor costs being a significant driver.The 12 gifts from the classic carol, “Twelve Days of Christmas,” now total $46,729.86, with five gifts, including five gold rings and eight maids-a-milking, seeing no increase in price compared to 2022. The partridge in a pear tree remains unchanged, but the pear tree itself saw a 15% jump, reflecting housing costs.Dr. Amanda Agati, Chief Investment Officer for PNC’s Asset Management Group, highlighted the impact of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions and global economic factors on this year’s index. “Certain industries are experiencing stickier inflation than others, some of which is well beyond the Fed’s control,” said Agati in...