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Local roundup: Vikings celebrate Senior Night at their home away friom home | The Day
Waterford — Seniors Peyton Maynard and Elizabeth Goeschel contributed to four victories each and the East Lyme High School swim team defeated the Shoreline co-op 104-79 Friday. The Vikings celebrated Senior Night at Waterford High, with East Lyme's pool closed for renovations.
First new Fort Trumbull residential development in decades gets a name | The Day
New London — The city’s newest apartment complex — and the first being built on the Fort Trumbull peninsula since an infamous eminent domain case was settled — now has a name: The Mizzen. The moniker, a term referring to a ship’s mast or sail, is in keeping with the developer’s penchant for bestowing nautical names onto its local properties.
Drone pilot pled guilty to crash involving tanker fighting Los Angeles wildfire
By Jaimie Ding and Olga R. Rodriguez Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The pilot of a drone that crashed into a firefighting plane, leaving a gaping hole and grounding the aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of unsafely operating a drone, federal authorities said Friday. Peter Tripp Akemann faces up to one year in prison, and a judge will determine his sentence, acting U.S. attorney Joseph McNally said.
In California's 'earthquake country,' a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
Broken bottles are scattered on the floor inside E&J Liquors after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Rio Dell, Calif. (Savana Robinson via AP ) Drinks and other food items are toppled on the floor inside Hoby's Market and Deli after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Scotia, Calif. (Dylan McNeill/The Times-Standard via AP) Hasan Raza cleans up in the aftermath of a 7.0 earthquake inside E&J Liquors, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Rio Dell, Calif.
Walmart agrees to pay $7.5 million to settle California suit over hazardous waste
Who Got The Work Michael G. Bongiorno, Andrew Scott Dulberg and Elizabeth E. Driscoll from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr have stepped in to represent Symbotic Inc., an A.I.-enabled technology platform that focuses on increasing supply chain efficiency, and other defendants in a pending shareholder derivative lawsuit. The case, filed Oct.
California Supreme Court to weigh pulling measure making it harder to raise taxes from ballot
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments Wednesday about whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes. The measure would require all new and higher taxes to be approved by voters. Right now, the Legislature can raise taxes with a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and Assembly.
San Francisco installs nets to reduce suicides off Golden Gate Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO — Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the moment his hands released the rail and he plunged the equivalent of 25 stories into the Pacific Ocean, breaking his back. Hines miraculously survived his suicide attempt at age 19 in September 2000 as he struggled with bipolar disorder, one of about 40 people who survived after jumping off the bridge.
Stainless-steel suicide nets now hang from both sides of 1.7-mile Golden Gate Bridge
Subscriber content preview Stainless-steel suicide nets now hang from both sides of 1.7-mile Golden Gate Bridge Shimmick Construction and Danny's Construction say they have lost about $100 million on the project, and spent another $100 million to ensure its completion. By OLGA R.
Nets to stop suicides set on Golden Gate Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO — Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the moment his hands released the rail and he plunged the equivalent of 25 stories into the Pacific Ocean, breaking his back. Hines miraculously survived his suicide attempt at age 19 in September 2000 as he struggled with bipolar disorder, one of about 40 people who survived after jumping off the bridge.
A San Francisco icon gains critical additions
By Olga R. Rodriguez The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the moment his hands released the rail as he plunged the equivalent of 25 stories into the Pacific Ocean, breaking his back. Hines miraculously survived his suicide attempt at age 19 in September 2000 as he struggled with bipolar disorder. He is one of about 40 people who survived after jumping off the bridge.
SF installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO — Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the moment his hands released the rail and he plunged the equivalent of 25 stories into the Pacific Ocean, breaking his back. Hines miraculously survived his suicide attempt at age 19 in September 2000 as he struggled with bipolar disorder, one of about 40 people who survived after jumping off the bridge.
Calif. FFs receive training on Golden Gate Bridge suicide deterrent netting
always preventable. If you are having thoughts of suicide or feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline immediately at 988. Counselors are also available to chat at Suicide is www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Remember: You deserve to be supported, and it is never too late to seek help. Speak with someone today. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Olga R.
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