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This Bay Area city is the 'happiest' place in America, study says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

While money can’t buy happiness, a move to this California city may boost your serotonin levels.A February report from WalletHub ranked Fremont, a city in the San Francisco Bay Area, as the ‘happiest’ city in America. This sticker allows doctors to speed in California (in an emergency) Researchers analyzed 30 happiness-related data metrics which were grouped into three categories: emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment. A total of 182 U.S. cities were given scores on a 100-point scale.Fremont had an overall score of 76.10. San Jose, San Francisco, Irvine, Oakland, Huntington Beach, and San Diego also made the top 20. Los Angeles was ranked 76th.California cities that made the list:1st. Fremont. 76.10 points2nd: San Jose: 70.35 points5th: San Francisco: 68.73 points6th: Irvine: 67.83 points13th: Oakland: 64.08 points14th: Huntington Beach: 64.04 points15th: San Diego: 63.98 points23rd: Anaheim: 62.09 points24th: Garden Grove: 62.01 p...

Teens crash stolen car into Concord home, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

CONCORD, Calif. (KRON) -- Two teenagers were arrested after crashing a stolen car into a house on Monday morning, the Concord Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Man stole $12K of wine in Napa after being fired by shipping company, police say Just after 9:30 a.m., officers were called to the scene of a stolen vehicle in the downtown area. Police say the Ford Taurus was reported stolen at 8:30 a.m. by the owner. Officers witnessed the Ford traveling at high speeds through the downtown area, and they pursued for a short while before ending the chase due to risk. Officers found the car crashed into a home on Gehringer Drive and Port Chicago Highway a few moments later. Though someone was inside of the home at the time of the crash, no one inside the house was injured. Police say the suspects got out of the car and fled on foot before being captured. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; ...

This sticker allows doctors to speed in California (in an emergency)

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A little-known part of California's vehicle code gives doctors the legal right to break speeding laws - so long as they are responding to an emergency.Vehicle Code 21058 allows a physician responding to an emergency call to be exempt from some of the laws governing speed limits.According to the California Medical Association, the exemption only applies when traveling to emergencies, when driving on freeways - and does not allow the driver to ignore other traffic rules (such as stop signs or HOV lanes).The doctor exemption also does not allow them to be unsafe on the roads - even when speeding. The second part of the law even clarifies that a doctor using this permission without due consideration for the end result will be held responsible. Woman arrested for driving wrong way on Bay Bridge at 100 mph with 2 kids in car "The provisions of this section do not relieve the driver of the vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all p...

Padres’ Seidler willing to spend big for a shot at a parade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — This kind of thing doesn’t happen much in San Diego.As Padres owner Peter Seidler walked on stage for a panel discussion at FanFest on a brilliant Saturday afternoon in February, chants of “Peter! Peter! Peter!” rose up from the crowd of several thousand fans jammed into a grassy park just beyond center field at Petco Park.The most eagerly anticipated season in Padres history starts Thursday and it’s not a stretch to say that Seidler is as beloved as the superstar quartet of Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts. After all, Seidler’s the guy who’s going to be writing the massive checks at least three of those players, and maybe all four, will be cashing into the next decade.“It was a thrill just to be there,” said Seidler, an aw-shucks kind of guy who wants nothing more than to bring San Diego its first World Series title. “When your players are good, I guess, it flows to people like me. But it really was all about the players.”Seidl...

Temple’s 1st Black president resigns amid safety concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Wingard, the first Black president at Temple University, is resigning after a tumultuous tenure of less than two years and amid a surge of violence that has affected the north Philadelphia campus.The university announced Tuesday evening that the board of trustees had accepted Wingard’s resignation, which takes effect Friday, and lauded him for what it called significant contributions to the university’s mission.“Given the urgent matters now facing the university, particularly campus safety, the board and the administration will ensure the highest level of focus on these serious issues,” the announcement said. “We understand that a concerted and sustained effort must be undertaken as we attempt to solve these problems.”Officials said “a small group of senior Temple leaders” would be designated to guide the university while another president is being sought. “This group will have many years of experience at Temple and devotion to its mission...

NCAA takes seat on bench in the political game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

The NCAA has taken a seat on the bench in the political game.The organization that governs college athletics was once at the forefront of hot-button issues such as the Confederate flag and transgender rights.But that stance evolved quickly as one Republican-controlled state after another rushed to pass laws that supporters hail as a war on “wokeness,” even as critics deride them as exclusionary and a step backward in human decency.The NCAA’s new approach came into sharper focus during March Madness as Texas — which has largely banned abortion and was debating a host of proposals that would limit gay and transgender rights — prepares to host both the men’s and women’s Final Four this weekend.Nary a word has been spoken about moving these events out of Houston and Dallas.“It’s just an extraordinary time, which requires extraordinary courage, an uncommon courage,” said Ricardo Martinez, the CEO of Equality Texas. “I’m disappointed that the NCAA is not bein...

Attack on mail carrier in Lakewood similar to others across country

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Co (KDVR) -- An officer who was injured in a shooting in Lakewood Monday is now back home and resting.He was one of several officers who responded to a call for help where a mail carrier was allegedly being robbed.Turns out attacks on mail carriers, we are learning, are part of a trend across the country.Lakewood police say an armed teenage juvenile female was shot and killed after allegedly robbing a mail carrier in the 400 block of South Oak Street. Juvenile armed robbery suspect dies after gunfire exchange in Lakewood Lakewood police told FOX31 the juvenile had a loaded 9 mm semi-automatic handgun.A second female juvenile escaped but was later detained in the town of Frederick.Police say why they were attempting to rob the mail carrier is not clear just yet.“Anecdotally, in the past, we have seen people trying to steal mail because there might be stimulus checks in there or credit card information or tax refunds," Lakewood Detective Rob Albrets said. "That’s a big thi...

Doja Cat, Harry Styles win big at 2023 iHeartRadio Awards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

The iHeartRadio Music Awards gave love to the most popular artists from the past year, and for their 10th anniversary show, all the stops had to be pulled out.They honored icons and filled the stage with star-studded performances, and yes, if you think Doja Cat was 90% of what you heard this year, you were right.Pink opened the iHeartRadio Music Awards and Lenny Kravitz handled the hosting.The night was all to honor the most-played artists of the year on iHeartRadio.Doja Cat, was the Most Played of the Year! surprise?Harry Styles won Artist of the Year.Pink accepted her Icon Award.Taylor Swift: “The hundreds or thousands of dumb ideas that I’ve had are what led me to my good ideas. You have to give yourself permission to fail.”Truth from Innovator Award-winner Taylor Swift.

Officials highlight Fenway Park improvements ahead of Red Sox Opening Day 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

Opening Day for the Red Sox at Fenway Park this year will bring with it a series of improvements at the concession stands and beyond. With Opening Day now just around the corner, officials gathered at Fenway Park this week to showcase items including a revamped locker room for the Red Sox, new LED field lighting and expanded artificial intelligence self check-out. “We have definitely turned the page,” Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner said. “It’s been a great vibe in spring training all March and [we’re] really looking forward to getting going here on Thursday.”Mayor Michelle Wu got a walk through Fenway’s improvements on Tuesday. The improvements, officials said, are all aimed at delivering a better experience. New food favorites are also coming to the ballpark, including gluten free pizza, helmet nacho dish and crispy avocado fries.With the first pitch just a few days away, officials said Boston has much to look forward to.“We need to stay healthy, grind at bats, throw st...

New MBTA GM will collect $185K pension from New York on top of $470K Boston salary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:04 GMT

Incoming MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng will be taking in a roughly $185,000 pension from New York while being paid more than half a million dollars during his first year in Boston.Eng, former president of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road, came out of retirement to work for the MBTA, but remains retired with the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System, which is paying him a gross monthly pension of $15,357.39, according to a spokesperson for the New York State Comptroller’s office.Eng, who stepped down from his MTA post in February 2022, retired from New York’s ERS the following month, March 31, 2022, the spokesperson said. His monthly pension equates to $184,288 in annual compensation, which he can continue to collect while working at the MBTA, where he will be one of the highest-paid transit leaders in the country.“Mr. Eng’s post-retirement employment with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation would not impact his continuing to recei...