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Anne Gordon’s Whale and Dolphin Wisdom Retreats: Transforming lives through majestic marine connections

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

Individuals seeking to connect deeply with dolphins and whales, take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, or embark on a journey toward spiritual healing are in for a life-changing experience with Whale and Dolphin Wisdom Retreats’ invitation to a tropical paradise with the majestic animals that roam the seas and oceans. Anne Gordon, the soul behind Whale and Dolphin Wisdom Retreats, initiated this venture to share her love of whales, dolphins, the sea, and nature.Anne moved to California and founded Whale and Dolphin Wisdom Retreats to continue her mission of helping people embark on a spiritual journey by channeling the energies of dolphins and whales. The biologist turned her passion and dream into a career, driving her to help people fulfill their dreams, whether by putting a checkmark on their ultimate bucket list or embarking on a spiritual journey to improve their lives. “I want to share the wisdom I have learned from the whales and dolphins to help people ...

Catalina Deharo-Rodriguez Killed in Pedestrian Accident on South 12th Avenue [Tucson, AZ]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

87-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Deadly Crash near West Santa Maria StreetTUCSON, AZ (November 8, 2023) – Catalina Deharo-Rodriguez lost her life Sunday due to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of South 12th Avenue and West Santa Maria Street.The incident occurred on October 29th when the driver of a vehicle collided with the female pedestrian while she was trying to cross 12th Avenue from the east to the west. Officers located 87-year-old Deharo-Rodriguez on the road with severe injuries.Emergency medical personnel quickly transported the injured pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where she sadly passed away on Tuesday, October 31st.In the meantime, the driver involved in the accident remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the authorities. Currently, an active investigation into the incident is ongoing.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Catalina Deharo-Rodriguez. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.Losing a loved o...

Colorado funeral home owners linked to handling of 190 bodies arrested in Oklahoma

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

The owners of the Penrose funeral home where authorities found the decaying remains of 190 people, 80 of whom are still unidentified, are now in custody, officials in El Paso and Fremont counties announced Wednesday in a news conference.Jon and Carie Hallford were arrested Wednesday in Wagoner, Oklahoma, on charges of abuse of a corpse, forgery, theft and money laundering, the attorney’s office said in a news release. The probable cause affidavit for the arrests is sealed, 4th Judicial District Attorney Michael J. Allen said in the news conference.Their bonds are set at $2 million.“I am relieved that criminal charges have been brought against the funeral home owner and a criminal investigation is proceeding,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement after the arrests. “I know this will not bring peace to the families impacted by this heart-wrenching incident but we hope the individuals responsible are held fully accountable in a court of law.”Jon Hallford owns Return to Nature Funeral H...

Blinken calls for united Palestinian government for Gaza and West Bank after war ends

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and JOSEF FEDERMANWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Wednesday for a united and Palestinian-led government for Gaza and the West Bank after the war ends, as a step toward Palestinian statehood. That vision sharpens U.S. differences with ally Israel on what the future should look like for the Palestinian territories once Israel’s military campaign against Hamas winds down.Blinken’s outline of what Americans think should come next for Gaza also serves as a check on the postwar scenarios floated by officials of Israel’s hard-right government and its supporters. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement Monday that Israel’s military would likely maintain security control of Gaza for an “indefinite period” appears to have heightened U.S. concerns.Any postwar governing plan for Gaza “must include Palestinian-led governance and Gaza unified with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority,” Blinken told reporters in Japan.APPEALING TO PRESIDE...

Elon Musk almost needed SFPD wellness check after ‘breakdown,’ getting booed at Dave Chappelle show

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

Elon Musk reportedly suffered a mental breakdown after facing angry boos at Dave Chapelle’s San Francisco show in December 2022, which added to the billionaire’s fears that his reputation as a tech visionary had been damaged by his seemingly chaotic moves in buying and running Twitter, the once iconic social media platform he rebranded as X.Musk’s mental breakdown is being reported by Ben Mezrich, the author of a new book, “Breaking Twitter,” which covers the billionaire’s haphazard acquisition of X, Insider reported. “He got to a point where he locked himself in his office, was so upset that the Twitter employees were considering calling a wellness check by the San Francisco police because they thought he was going to self-harm himself,” Mezrich said in an interview Tuesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box, Insider said.“I think he truly cares about his reputation, and he was shocked,” Mezrich said.Mezrich cited several i...

Police seek suspect after fatal shooting inside Pittsburg residence

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

PITTSBURG — A 42-year-old man died Tuesday after being shot inside a residence, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Vengeance or self-defense? Trial opens for man accused of beheading woman with sword in San Carlos Crime and Public Safety | Jewish man dies after altercation during competing pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests in Southern California Crime and Public Safety | Police capture Bay Area man suspected of decapitating female relative Crime and Public Safety | An Oakley woman insisted she would never deliberately crash the car with her kids inside. But her daughter had been filming, police say Crime and Public Safety | Authorities ID teens killed in Bay Point shooting, fatal crash on Cummings Skyway after pursuit Officers provided aid to the man after being called to the residence in the 900 block of Carpino Avenue about 6:25 p.m., according to a statement from Pittsburg ...

49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks shifts to sideline for Jaguars game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Steve Wilks, come on down, your new spot is on the sideline, signifying the latest change to the 49ers’ underachieving defense.Wilks, the 49ers’ first-year defensive coordinator, will move down from the coaching booth for Sunday’s game at the Jacksonville Jaguars, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.Players did not react as if Wilks’ move is the solution to their three-game losing streak. After all, trading for defensive end Chase Young last week should have a bigger impact — on whatever and wherever Wilks makes calls.So, why move Wilks, a long-time NFL coach whose stated preference was to call plays from above as he keeps his emotions in check?“I kind of wanted him to be down and be near our players,” Shanahan said. “They’ve had that more, just with the linebackers’ communication in the past. And I want him to be down there so he can talk to guys more.”Both of Wilks’ predecessors, Robert Saleh (2017-20) ...

Oakland Arena, Coliseum record best fiscal year ever after sold-out Bad Bunny, K-pop concerts

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

(KRON) -- Despite the Golden State Warriors leaving the venue more than four years ago, Oakland Arena has remained alive and well by hosting many big events, including numerous sell-out concerts. Right next door is the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, which also had a successful year despite dwindling attendance at A's games. In 2023, Oakland Arena and the Coliseum recorded their best fiscal year ever, a venue spokesperson said this month. For the first time since the venues opened in 1966, the Coliseum and Oakland Arena combined to record a surplus of $10 million. The fiscal year ran from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. According to an Oakland Arena-Coliseum spokesperson, these were the five biggest events during that time period.Bad Bunny (Coliseum)Suga (Oakland Arena)TWICE (Oakland Arena)Kendrick Lamar (Oakland Arena)My Chemical Romance (Oakland Arena)The venue spokesperson did not provide information about how much revenue each event generated individually when asked by KRON4. So...

Two-alarm fire guts 7-Eleven in San Leandro

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

(KRON) -- Firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm fire at a 7-Eleven store in San Leandro, according to the Alameda County Fire Department. The building is located at East 14th Street and 136th Avenue. Dorsey’s Block, formerly Square, to slash 1,000 jobs Two people were inside the store at the time but were able to get out safely, officials said. There are no reports of any injuries. Alameda County FD says it will provide more information soon. As of 2 p.m., the fire was largely under control, but a large firefighter presence remained at the scene.The fire started outside in bushes on the side of the store but spread to the building and "ripped through the entire store," Alameda Couty FD spokesperson Cheryl Hurd said.Video from the scene indicated the 7-Eleven suffered heavy damage as a result of the blaze. Hurd said the roof of the structure collapsed as a result of the fire.Northbound traffic on East 14th Street was closed, according to San Leandro police, while 136th Avenu...

Ivanka Trump offers subdued testimony in New York fraud trial: Recap

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:11 GMT

Unlike her father and brothers before her, Ivanka Trump’s testimony in a civil case that targets the family business was largely subdued on Wednesday.The former president’s daughter spent hours on the witness stand, fielding questions from both state lawyers and those representing former President Trump, who is one of several defendants in the case. Ivanka Trump was later previously as a defendant in the matter.The trial began on Oct. 2 and is expected to last until mid-December. Ivanka Trump was the state’s last witness to be called to the stand this week. The defense will present its case to the judge, and it’s own set of witnesses begining Monday.Follow below for a recap of the day’s events from The Hill’s Ella Lee in the courtroom in New York.