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The ‘Police Attempting Capture Large Toad’ Alert Was Real, Toad Now In Custody
If you’re on the app Citizen — or a website like Twitter or Reddit where everyone makes fun of posts on the app Citizen — then you may have seen an alert from Tuesday morning entitled Police Attempting Capture Large Toad. People, that situation actually did happen Tuesday morning. I'm
When Can Vaccinated People Have Casual Sex Again? An Analysis
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is about to open up like mad, and the fabulous weather forecast right now means you will definitely be having Spring Fever soon. You are probably going to get your vaccination appointment in April, if you don’t have it already, which begs the question — when can
Are Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated Sections a Possibility at Restaurants?
It’s been over twenty years since there’s been smoking and non-smoking sections in California restaurants. Smoking was banned in the state back in 1998 and New York followed suit in 2003. These days, smoking in a restaurant is as unlikely as acid washed jeans making a comeback or a successful
DOJ Investigates Matt Gaetz for Sex Trafficking and Statutory Rape
The Department of Justice is allegedly looking into claims that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl and paid for her to travel at his side, which both carry serious criminal charges if found to be true. According to a New York Times article published
Contra Costa County Starts Vaccinating All Residents 16 and Older
As of Tuesday, all residents and those who work in Contra Costa County age 16 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments. The sudden move comes just seven days after the county dropped eligibility age to 50. The county credits the expansion to a recent influx of vaccine doses received
El Cerrito del Norte BART Station Gets a Modern Makeover
The final phase of work to modernize the BART station at El Cerrito del Norte is officially complete. The renovations improve not only safety and accessibility, but the general look and feel of the transit hub on Cutting Boulevard. According to a BART statement issued Monday, the second phase of
Why You Need Narcan: It Just Saved A 2-Year-Old In Concord
This website has long been encouraging people to get Narcan and get training in how to use it, as opioid overdoses have skyrocketed with fentanyl showing up more and more in the pandemic-disrupted narcotic supply chain. Narcan is an emergency drug that can quickly reverse the effect of opioid overdoses
These Artists Are Creating Giant, Amazing Sand Mandalas at Ocean Beach
Anyone strolling past Ocean Beach got a pretty amazing sight on Sunday. A group of ”sand artists” known as Elemental Team Arts was out doing their monthly dazzling decorative sand project. Sunday’s mandala is seen below, and you can even join them when they do their April session. “We