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Judge allows Missouri ban on gender-affirming health care for minors to begin Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP/KTVI) — A Missouri judge says a law banning gender-affirming treatments for minors can take effect.St. Louis Circuit Judge Steven Ohmer ruled that the law will kick in Monday, as previously scheduled. Families of transgender minors had sued to overturn the law. They asked Ohmer to temporarily block it as the court challenge plays out. Deputy shot in Lincoln County; suspect found dead But his ruling means that beginning Monday, minors in Missouri no longer can receive gender-affirming surgeries. Children prescribed puberty blockers or hormones before Aug. 28 will be allowed to continue treatment. Other children won’t have access to those medications.Additionally, some adults will also lose access to gender-affirming care. Medicaid no longer will cover treatments for adults, and the state will not provide those surgeries to prisoners.Physicians who violate the law face having their licenses revoked and being sued by patients. The law makes it easier for former pati...

Fire damages north St. Louis auto shop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A large fire caused extensive damage to a north St. Louis auto shop Friday afternoon. Investigators say multiple cars caught on fire around 1 p.m. Friday at the auto shop, which is located in the Kingshighway East neighborhood near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Marcus Avenue. Deputy shot in Lincoln County; suspect found dead St. Louis firefighters deployed a few lines to get the flames out while battling extreme heat. Crews stayed hydrated with a cooler nearby. It's unclear how much damage the fire might have caused in terms of costs. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the fire. Crews also responded to a large truck fire along I-70 near downtown St. Louis early Friday morning.

Charlie Blackmon: “Definitely possible I’ll play for Rockies next season”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

BALTIMORE — Charlie Blackmon played his 1,470th game for the Rockies Friday night. He’s hoping for a lot more.Blackmon, 37, is in the final five weeks of the six-year, $108 million contract he signed in 2018. But he’s hoping to return to the Rockies on a new deal next season, which would be his 14th with the only major-league club he’s ever known.“There is definitely a possibility I’ll come back,” Blackmon said before starting in right field against the Orioles. “I’m not saying officially, either way, but I still feel like I’m going to be an effective player.”Asked if he would consider playing for another team, Blackmon said, “Yeah, but Colorado is certainly my first choice. But I don’t want to think that far ahead. Right now, I’m not thinking about any other options.”General manager Bill Schmidt said the Rockies are “very interested” in bringing back the veteran outfielder and desi...

Denver police ask for public’s help in identifying a sexual assault suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

Denver Police Department officials are seeking this man, pictured on surveillance video, who is suspected in a sexual assault that happened about 8 a.m. Aug. 16, 2023, in the 1900 block of Arapahoe Street. (Provided by Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)Denver police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a sexual assault suspect.About 8 a.m. on Aug. 16, an assault happened in the 1900 block of Arapahoe Street, according to the Denver Police Department. The same man is suspected of unlawful sexual contact at 12:15 p.m. July 29 in the 2200 block of Downing Street.Police describe the suspect as a Black man, about 6′ 2″ tall with an “extremely” heavy build. He wears glasses and is possibly named Michael. The suspect frequents a downtown 7-Eleven store in the 1700 block of Champa Street and he frequently walks in the area.Anyone with information on the suspect or who recognizes the man in photographs released by police is asked to call Metro Denver Crime ...

Another 'flash mob' robbery caught on video - this time in Sherman Oaks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

There was a time when flash mobs at malls meant spontaneous dancing. Now, it’s a different kind of choreography.Authorities are searching for a group of thieves who robbed the Macy’s at Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks Thursday evening in the latest “flash mob” style robbery caught on video in the Los Angeles area.Authorities say the theft occurred around 12:40 p.m. as the Macy’s was filled with shoppers.Cell phone video shows a group of masked thieves rushing through the store, grabbing handfuls of perfumes and cologne, and then running out the door.A woman who was shopping with her grandmother said they felt helpless and frightened.“My grandma - it’s hard for her to walk around so she was just sitting there. The poor lady was scared,” the witness, who did not want to reveal her identity, told KTLA. “It’s getting out of control.”Cell phone video shows a group of masked thieves rushing through the Macy's and grabbing handfuls of perfumes and cologne. Sherman Oaks, California...

California’s two biggest problems have the same root cause

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

When Californians are asked to identify the biggest problems facing the state, homelessness and the high cost of living consistently rise to the top of the list.While they are not one and the same, experts say both can trace their roots to the same problem: a housing shortage in the Golden State.A recent study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco found that in the six months prior to becoming homeless, survey participants reported a median monthly household income of $960, which amounts to just $11,520 a year.According to Zillow, the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in California is three times that: $2,869 a month or $34,428 per year.“The results of the study confirm that far too many Californians experience homelessness because they cannot afford housing,” said Dr. Margot Kushel, one of the study’s authors. “I think it’s really important to note how desperately poor people are, and how much it is their poverty and the high housing costs that are leading ...

New part-time shoulder lane to open between Southern California and Las Vegas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

Motorists traveling between Southern California and Las Vegas will soon get some relief from traffic congestion as a new shoulder lane opens up on Aug. 27The California Department of Transportation announced Friday that it will open a “part-time” lane on the southbound I-15, which will be available to commuters on select days of the week. California drivers could be charged more for having larger vehicles The lane will be available every Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the department announced on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.The Nevada Department of Transportation also confirmed the news on X. and said the lane will extend past the California/ Nevada state border during the hours of operation.For those who want to bypass driving to Sin City altogether, another mode of transportation could soon be available. California startup proposes night train between Los Angeles and San Francisco Construction on the highly anticipated bullet train that wil...

Getting a Smooth Start to School with Ulike’s Laser Hair Removal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

Ah, the buzz of a new academic year! Every college student knows the thrill of fresh starts and dreaming of that perfect new look. But let’s be real—between late-night study sessions, unforgettable social events, and diving into club activities, who’s got the energy or the spare change for constant salon trips or the daily shave? Old-school methods? Sometimes feel like just another item on an endless to-do list. Here’s the good news: the latest in laser hair removal, especially those user-friendly Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) devices, might just be the answer to our hair removal prayers, blending efficiency with a touch of modern magic.Source: Envato Your On-the-Go Smoothness SolutionInstead of just skimming the surface, IPL devices delve deeper. By zapping melanin in hair follicles with pulses of light, they slow down that pesky hair growth, giving you smoother results for longer. This could mean fewer rushed mornings to get to class and more confidence in those spo...

5 Hurt in Rollover Crash on West Chalon Road [Brentwood, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

Rollover Crash on West Chalon Road near North Bundy Drive Left 5 InjuredBRENTWOOD, CA (August 25, 2023) – Friday evening, a rollover crash on West Chalon Road sent at least five people to a hospital.Officials responded to the collision around 4:00 p.m. at the 12001 block of West Chalon Road near North Bundy Drive.Responding officials said that all parties involved sustained minor injuries and no one was sent to the hospital.An active investigation into the rollover accident on West Chalon Road is still ongoing at this time. More information will be released by local authorities once it is available.When driving, always focus on the road and be aware of your surroundings. This is especially true when driving through a busy intersection, a neighborhood, or a parking lot. Drive in a safe and legal manner to help avoid causing or increasing the risk of accidents which may have devastating consequences for you and for others.It is important to have strong legal representation on your sid...

Reads and Zines at Beyond Baroque’s Book Hour

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:16 GMT

Supporting our local independent book stores is more important than ever, especially older ones that have long promoted eclectic expression and art-minded topics and themes. Beyond Baroque remains a leading nonprofit events space for the literary arts in Los Angeles, and its bookstore, named after famed local poet Scott Wannberg, has been a place for the community to connect and exchange ideas since since 1971.With the printed word as an inspirational starting point, BB’s shop is a wealth of ideas and activities, especially lately. All this month, they’ve been hosting a special Book Hour, offering BOGO discounts on new and used books, vinyl, and select merchandise including curated staff book picks (in-store and on TikTok / BookTok), and merch plus raffles, rewards and more.Today and tomorrow, they’re offering Zine Workshops with the “BB Zinester crew” (Nick Forman, Genesis Perez, and Iván Salinas), who’ll help you create your own. Supplies will be prov...