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CPSC warns 1 portable generator can release as much carbon monoxide as hundreds of cars

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

(KXAN) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission is reminding people carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators doesn’t just happen during the winter months. Summer storms can also knock out electricity, causing some people to use a generator for power.“We want to let people know that the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases in those summer months with those power outages,” said Patty Davis with the CPSC.More than 150 people in the United States die every year from accidental non-fire related CO poisoning, and some of those deaths are associated with generators. A new study from the commission is raising awareness about the odorless invisible killer."Our new report shows about 100 people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators,” said Davis. “If you look back over the last decade, about one in four of the deaths with generators from CO poisoning are African American.”The Commission is urging people to buy a carbon monoxide detector and wa...

Warrensburg man accused of sexual abuse against minor

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, a Warrensburg man was arrested and is accused of sending indecent material and having sexual contact with a female under 13, among other things. Leon Carney, 19, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, May 4, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office received a report of an adult male having inappropriate contact with a child. Deputies say the investigation found Carney had sexual contact with a female under the age of 13.Additionally, deputies say Carney sent indecent material through a social networking app to the same victim. Police respond to incident at Columbia St. Stewart’s Charges:First-degree disseminating indecent material to minorsSecond-degree sexual abuseForcible touchingEndangering the welfare of a childCarney was arrested and processed. He was arraigned in the Town of Saratoga Court and was remanded to...

Police: 75-year-old woman missing since Thursday, May 25

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police need help searching for a missing woman Tuesday morning. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department issued are looking for 75-year-old Bettye Jean Smith-Hogan. She is 5'7", 160 pounds, with gray hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen at 9:00 a.m. at 920 Harlan Avenue. Former St. Louis alderman under federal indictment for insurance fraud Her family discovered that she was missing after seeing that her belongings were packed, but there was no indication of where she was going. Smith-Hogan previously spoke about her plans to return to her hometown in Mississippi. She has also been diagnosed with Dementia and Schizophrenia.You are urged to call 911, or the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at 314-444-5338 if you have any information. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

9 victims, 1 suspect injured in mass shooting following Denver Nuggets NBA Finals victory

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

At least 10 people — including a suspect — were injured in an overnight shooting in downtown Denver as street celebrations following the Nuggets’ NBA basketball championship victory turned potentially deadly.Three victims were hospitalized in critical condition, Denver police said, after multiple shots were fired near the intersection of Market and 20th streets. Police took a “possible suspect” into custody, and said that person also has a suspected gunshot injury.Three victims were in critical condition, according to police.“This is a complex, ongoing investigation in its early stages,” Denver police said in a tweet at 2:11 a.m. Tuesday. “Preliminary info indicates multiple shots were fired during an altercation involving several individuals.”Other shootings were reported nearby downtown Monday on Tremont and Blake streets as thousands of people gathered about a mile north of Ball Arena, where the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami H...

Boat burned in Panorama City arson spree

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

Several vehicles were set on fire and a boat was burned during an arson spree in Panorama City Monday night.Police and firefighters responded to multiple reports of arson on Chase Street between Hazeltine Avenue and Vesper Avenue around 11:30 p.m.Video showed multiple vehicles were damaged and even a boat had been set on fire. A man said he called 911 after seeing the fires. “I was driving down Chase and I saw the Chase Street … crosswalks were on fire, so I called 911,” witness Jordan Bailey said.Bailey described seeing the crosswalk signs and a trashcan that were burning. Police searched the area and detained four people who were later released.A town hall meeting had been held Monday night to discuss the recent fires.

Target stores in at least 5 states receive bomb threats over Pride items

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

(The Hill) - Target stores in at least five U.S. states had to be evacuated over the weekend after receiving bomb threats, which tie into the recent backlash the U.S.-based retail chain received for its Pride Month merchandise. The Washington Post reported on Monday that local news outlets in parts of Oklahoma, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Louisiana received emails from unknown individuals about bomb threats at the stores. In one email sent to Oklahoma City NBC affiliate KFOR, which is owned by Nexstar Media Group, the individual listed seven locations in and around the Oklahoma City area, claiming that two of the locations already had bombs in them, adding that they hid the bombs inside of products. “The bombs will detonate in several hours, guess which ones have the bombs. Time is ticking,” the email reads, also ending with the date “4/19/1995,” the date of the Oklahoma City bombing.  Oklahoma City Police Department spokesperson Gary Knight said t...

Unraveling the Mysteries of THC-O: Understanding the Potentials of this Unique Cannabinoid

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

Cannabis has long captivated our interest with its abundance of naturally occurring compounds, collectively known as cannabinoids. At the forefront is the notorious delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or delta-9 THC, best known for its psychoactive properties.But there’s a THC newcomer to the scene, named THC-O, or THC-O-acetate. So, what is it and should you try it? Let’s take a look.What is THC-O?THC-O is not a “naturally occurring” cannabinoid but rather a synthetic derivative of THC. While the term synthetic may cause concern, it’s important to note that THC-O is derived from natural substances. The process involves the acetylation of THC, resulting in a compound that, while sharing similarities with delta -9 THC, each exhibits its own unique characteristics.When compared to delta-9 THC, THC-O is reported to be significantly more potent. This factor underscores the importance of cautious consumption and awareness of its potential effects.The Experience with THC-OUnderstandi...

Nia Archives is Off Her Head

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

Nia Archives is Off Her Head: English jungle/drum & bass producer, DJ and songwriter  Nia Archives has released new single and video “Off Wiv Ya Headz.”“I wanted to make a spooky edit for Warehouse Project last Halloween and this is what I came up,” she said in a statement. “I love the a-trak remix and I just wanted a jungle version of it.”“It’s official – a quintessentially junglist summer is upon us,” reads a press release. “Following her support slot for Beyonce in London as the first artist to do so on her Renaissance Tour, the inimitable superstar Nia Archives returns with a seismic summer banger “Off Wiv Ya Headz”. A percy club cut that’s been a staple of her sets and setting crowds alight since it’s debut at WHP Manchester last Autumn and most recently at Primavera Barcelona, We Love Green and Love Saves The Day, this high energy jungle version of A-Traks clubland famous remix of “Heads Will Roll” is the first solo sin...

Los Gatans can apply for federal disaster relief for storm damage

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

Disaster assistance centerSanta Clara County officials urge community members who were impacted by the January storms to apply for federal disaster assistance. The application period is open until July 25.To provide on-site assistance, the county has set up a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Pavilion at Redwood Estates, where officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and several state agencies will be available to help residents with registration.The center, at 21450 Madrone Drive in Los Gatos, is open June 13, 1-6 p.m.; June 14-27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and June 28, 9 a.m.-noon.FEMA amended its Major Disaster Declaration on May 25 to include Santa Clara County for the Individual Assistance Program, which includes temporary emergency housing or money for home repairs of primary residences and help with disaster-related medical, dental, personal property, transportation and moving and storage expenses.To apply for individual assistance, community members will need to bring ...

Hose used to flood car’s interior in Campbell

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:43 GMT

June 58 a.m. on the Los Gatos Creek Trail: Someone found four spent and an unspent 9mm rounds along the west side of the trail.10:49 a.m. in the 2200 block of South Bascom Avenue: An officer located a brown 2012 Toyota Corolla that had been reported stolen. A man, 35, was seen leaving the vehicle and was contacted. He was in possession of methamphetamine for sales, packaging material, cash, a scale, paraphernalia and burglary tools. He is out on bail for narcotics sales.5:40 p.m. in the 200 block of East Campbell Avenue: During an argument, a man, 58, hit the victim and fled. The victim desired prosecution, and the man was later located.6:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone stole approximately $1,500 worth of merchandise, which he dropped in the parking lot before fleeing in a 2004 black Honda CR-V.7:40 p.m. in the 00 block of West Campbell Avenue: A 2006 Volvo reported stolen out of San Jose on June 4 was located.9:59 p.m. in the 2300 block of South Winchester...