In what may become an iconic image for drought-stricken California, Gov. Gavin Newsom stood on the parched bed of Lake Mendocino on April 21 to announce an emergency declaration for Sonoma and Mendocino counties. “ I’m standing currently 40 feet underwater ,” he said, “or should be standing 40 feet underwater, save for this rather historic moment.” Newsom’s point was that the reservoir was at a historically low 43% of capacity, the harbinger of what could be a devastating drought cycle not only for the Northern California counties that fell within his drought declaration, but for most of the state — indeed, the American West. Gentlemen, you are piling up a heritage of conflict and litigation over water rights, for there is not sufficient water to supply the land. John Wesley Powell, 1893 Advertisement The last extended drought struck California in 2012-16. Still fresh in the memory, it was a period of stringent mandated cutbacks in water usage. Lawns … [Read more...]

NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors at the sex-abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell are expected Friday to see a law enforcement videotape of the interior of a Florida estate where prosecutors say she and financier Jeffrey Epstein exploited underage victims when the pair lived there together. The video was shot during a 2005 raid at the Palm Beach home, which was decorated with nude photos and paintings of young women — decor that federal prosecutors in Manhattan claim is proof of a sexualized atmosphere encouraged by Maxwell, Epstein's “partner in crime.” Prosecutors have alleged the British socialite groomed teen girls by taking them on shopping trips and movie outings, talking to them about their lives and encouraging them to accept financial help from Epstein. The government also says she helped to create a sexualized atmosphere by talking with the girls about sex and encouraging them to give Epstein massages. A woman identified as “Jane” testified this week that she had sexual interactions … [Read more...]

0 Real Estate The primary bedroom has the space to create a private sanctuary, complete with a brand-new bathroom with a quartz counter sink. Rich Kirby , Patch Staff Posted Reply BROOKFIELD, CT — If space is what you need, 26 High Ridge Road should be your next address. Everything about this home is oversized. Listed by: Tricia Farin • RAVE121 - William Raveis Real Estate Here is the original listing as it appeared on Redfin: Address: 26 High Ridge Rd, Brookfield, CT Price: $629000 Square feet: 3014 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5 Listing Description: Enjoy decorating the 20-foot living room or making memories in the 25-foot family room with wood stove. The sun room boasts 32-feet of party space with windows on 2 of the 4 walls, and a dry bar. With 27-feet in length, the primary bedroom has the space to create a private sanctuary, complete with a brand-new bathroom with a quartz counter sink, tile floor … [Read more...]

DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife posted a really cool video to their Facebook page on Thursday that captured incredible, but odd sounds coming from the ice on Steamboat Lake. They described the sound as something that might make you think of the Star Wars movies. Ice on Steamboat Lake. (credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife) READ MORE: Colorado Space Company Will Help Build The Next Space Station Weather is responsible for the strange sounds, specifically, rapid changes in the temperature. Temperature fluctuations cause the ice to expand and contract, which creates cracks in the ice. As the surface of the ice cracks it creates the strange noises. READ MORE: Known 'Affiliate' Of 211 Crew Arrested After Stolen Gun Found In Car Large changes in the air temperature are most common shortly after sunrise and again around sunset. This is when the strange sounds would most likely be heard. MORE NEWS: How Does The Coronavirus Mutate? It's Just A … [Read more...]

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland reported 1,700 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths, according to state health department data released Friday morning. The percentage of people testing positive rose to 5.44%, an increase of 0.22%. READ MORE: Gubernatorial Candidate Rushern Baker Pledges To Live, Work Most Of The Year In Baltimore City If Elected Hospitalizations increased by 26 to 767. Of those hospitalized, 579 adults are in acute care and 180 are in intensive care. Five children are in acute care and three are in intensive care. The new data comes days after Maryland announced it has surpassed 1 million COVID-19 booster shots , which represents a significant milestone for the state’s vaccination effort. Since the pandemic began, there have been 590,813 total confirmed cases and 11,007 deaths. There are 4,118,630 Marylanders fully vaccinated. The state has administered 9,472,600 doses. Of those, 4,304,197 are first doses, with 7,579 administered in the past 24 hours. … [Read more...]

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City officials kicked off Engine 45’s annual Holiday Train Garden display on Friday. This marks the 66th year the holiday train garden, which measures 12 feet by 40 feet, has been on display in Baltimore. READ MORE: Gubernatorial Candidate Rushern Baker Pledges To Live, Work Most Of The Year In Baltimore City If Elected The display will remain open to the public until Jan. 2. READ MORE: Hallmark Channel Embraces John Harbaugh, Self-Described 'Hallmark Movie Guy' Fire Chief Niles Ford, City Council President Nick Mosby, Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer and Engine 45 Capt. Jason Turner were on hand for Friday’s event. MORE NEWS: Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Fraud Conspiracy Engine 45 is located at 2700 Glen Ave. in the Mount Washington neighborhood. … [Read more...]