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Tenants say a 3-year ban on evictions kept them housed. Landlords say they're drowning in debt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

Retiree Pamela Haile has paid property taxes, insurance and other bills on a house she lets out in Oakland, but for more than three years her tenants have paid no rent thanks to one of the longest-lasting eviction bans in the country. The eviction moratorium in the San Francisco Bay Area city expires next month and Haile can't wait. The 69-year-old estimates she is owed more than $60,000 in back rent, money she doubts she will ever see. Moreover, the tenants have trashed her house and it will cost tens of thousands of dollars to make it habitable, she says. Is it cheaper to be a renter or a homeowner near you? “It's unbelievable and it’s like, how can they have the nerve to just let something like this happen? If this happened to them, how would they feel?” Haile said of her tenants. "Dealing with this whole thing gets me so upset.” Eviction moratoriums were put in place across the U.S. at the start of the pandemic in 2020 to prevent displacement and curb the spread of the corona...

Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight — Shelby Robins’ Inspiring Story of Never Giving Up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

It can be absolutely heart-wrenching to witness the life that you have painstakingly built with your own two hands, through endless struggle and sweat, crumble into nothingness right before your very eyes. The pain of seeing everything you have worked so hard for slip away like sand through your fingers can be almost too much to bear.It takes a lot of courage and endurance to get back up and build it again. However, this persistent and relentless nature takes one far in life. Shelby Robins, a fitness expert, online trainer, and author, has a story that will make you believe that anything is possible with the right mindset!Hailing from Washington State, in a family of four, with a single mom, Shelby grew up humbly and understood the importance of creating a space for herself in this world. Even as a child, she never wanted a 9-5 job; instead, she always dreamt of owning her own business.During her senior year of high school, Shelby took her NASM test for certified personal training a...

Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Natanya Wachtel – How Feeling Your Best Is within Reach (Of Your Refrigerator)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

Have you ever wondered why certain foods make you feel good while others leave you feeling sluggish and bloated? The answer lies in the intricate connection between your gut and brain, a relationship that has been gaining attention in recent years.“The gut and the brain are inextricably linked,” says Dr. Natanya Wachtel, a wellness coach and strategic advisor to ai-powered gut-heath optimization app, BetterMeal AI. “Gut health plays an integral role in our overall well-being, as it affects not only physical but also mental and emotional states. When your gut is healthy, it helps your brain be healthy, and vice versa.”Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection:The gut-brain connection refers to the complex communication system between the digestive tract and the central nervous system. This connection plays a crucial role in maintaining our physical and mental well-being. When our gut is healthy, it sends positive signals to the brain, resulting in improved mood, ...

Joel Rigoberto Morales Killed in 2-Car Accident on H Street [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

18-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Berkshire RoadBAKERSFIELD, CA (June 26, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, Joel Rigoberto Morales was killed in a 2-car accident on H Street.Dispatchers received calls in the area just after 12:00 a.m., near Berkshire Road on June 20th.According to reports, two vehicles collided at the intersection, sending one into a nearby canal. First responders located the vehicle submerged in water with an occupant still inside.Emergency crews extricated the trapped occupant and pronounced him dead at the scene. Authorities later identified him as 18-year-old Morales, of Bakersfield.Meanwhile, the other driver involved did not sustain injuries and cooperated with officers. At this time, an active investigation is still currently underway.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joel Rigoberto Morales. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.The death of a family member is always a traumatic experience for t...

Richard Vaughn Dye Sr Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Lilac Road [Valley Center, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

32-Year-Old Man Struck and Killed by Two Vehicles Near Hideaway Lake RoadVALLEY CENTER, CA (June 26, 2023) – Tuesday night, Richard Vaughn Dye Sr was fatally struck by two vehicles on Lilac Road.CHP officers responded to the collision around 8:30 p.m., west of Hideaway Lake Road.According to the report, a Dye Sr. was walking in the area when he crossed Lilac Road in a southerly direction.Consequently, the man was hit by a westbound Nissan Kicks driven by a 19-year-old woman. The impact of the collision sent the pedestrian directly into the path of a Dodge Caravan traveling behind the Nissan.Following the crash, the male pedestrian died from his injuries at the scene, despite the life-saving efforts of the paramedics.Authorities later identified the deceased victim as 32-year-old Richard Vaughn Dye Sr.Investigators are working to determine if drugs or alcohol contributed to the fatal crash. The CHP is asking anyone with information about the crash to contact their Oceanside-are...

Tyler Tolentino Rasay, Paul August Dennig Jr., and Nicacio Negrete Gutierrez Died in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 101 [Sunnyvale, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

Chain-Reaction Collision on Fair Oaks Avenue Left Three Fatalities and Multiple InjuriesSUNNYVALE, CA (June 26, 2023) – Monday, Tyler Tolentino Rasay, Paul August Dennig Jr., and Nicacio Negrete Gutierrez died in a crash.The incident happened on May 22nd, at around 12:30 a.m. Dispatchers sent officers to the area of Highway 101 in response to a seven-vehicle chain-reaction crash.According to reports, a pick-up truck headed northbound when it crashed into a center median. Following that, the vehicles that followed collided with the truck.Furthermore, drivers got out of their vehicles to assist others when other oncoming vehicles struck them. The collision sent two of them into the southbound lanes and one person into the northbound lanes.Consequently, the crash killed three people. Officials have identified them as 28-year-old Tyler Tolentino Rasay, 24-year-old Paul August Dennig Jr., and 53-year-old Nicacio Negrete Gutierrez.Also, five other people suffered injuries and they w...

Josh Gilliland Injured in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run on El Cajon Boulevard [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

47-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident near Park BoulevardSAN DIEGO, CA (June 26, 2023) – Saturday night, Josh Gilliland was injured in a pedestrian hit-and-run on El Cajon Boulevard.The accident occurred around 8:50 p.m., at the 1800 block of El Cajon Boulevard near Park Boulevard on June 10th.Per reports, the driver of a dark colored sedan struck Gilliand as he was standing near the bus lane. Upon impact, the driver fled the scene without rendering aid to the severely injured pedestrian.Responding medics then rushed the 47-year-old pedestrian to a nearby hospital with major injuries, including head lacerations, a fracture in his right shoulder, and brain bleeding.Due to the extent of his injuries, Gilliland’s family decided to stop his life support soon. At this time, SDPD urges anyone who has information of the driver of dark-colored Honda Civic or BMW 3 Series to call them at 888-580-8477.Operating a vehicle is a responsibility that should not be taken...

The “Other” Border Crisis. And What We Can Do About It

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

Discovering An AngelWhen I was a kid, people would sometimes abandon their pets in the everglades, not that far from where we lived. To this day I can’t understand how anybody would leave their pet to be prey to apex predators – alligators, pythons, and Florida panthers. Even if they somehow managed to escape the predators, the extreme conditions and lack of food would mean certain death within days.I remember my Dad would donate to a group that found and cared for these abandoned animals – dog food, money, whatever he could do to help. One day I went along with him when he was dropping off supplies, and they showed us a dog they had just found. She had formerly been mistreated and abandoned in the Everglades, but she was full of love.We had an instant connection, and I asked my Dad if we could take her home. He said yes and when I looked at her, the first thing that came to my mind was that she was an Angel and that’s what I named her. Angel became part of our family, s...

Francesco Vitali: A Serial Entrepreneur’s Message for Success

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

Francesco is a highly respected serial entrepreneur, business advisor, executive producer, self-made millionaire, and manager with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry and beyond. Throughout his career, Vitali has demonstrated a keen understanding of the challenges facing entrepreneurs and has developed a reputation for his ability to navigate these challenges easily.In his new book, “Message for Success,” Vitali shares his insights and experiences with other entrepreneurs looking to succeed in today’s fast-paced business climate. The book covers various motivational topics, including leadership, communication, and marketing, based on famous quotes from successful business-minded people. It is designed to help entrepreneurs develop the skills and mindset needed to build successful businesses while staying on track.Q: Can you tell us about your background and how you got started in entrepreneurship?FV: I started my career in the entertainment in...

Next big advance in cancer treatment may be a vaccine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

By Carla K. Johnson | Associated PressSEATTLE — The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine.After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.These aren’t traditional vaccines that prevent disease, but shots to shrink tumors and stop cancer from coming back. Targets for these experimental treatments include breast and lung cancer, with gains reported this year for deadly skin cancer melanoma and pancreatic cancer.“We’re getting something to work. Now we need to get it to work better,” said Dr. James Gulley, who helps lead a center at the National Cancer Institute that develops immune therapies, including cancer treatment vaccines.More than ever, scientists understand how cancer hides from the body’s immune system. Cancer vaccines, like other immunotherapies, boost the immune system to find and kill cancer cells. And some new ones use mRNA, w...