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Electrical grids aren’t keeping up with the green energy push. That could risk climate goals

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Stalled spending on electrical grids worldwide is slowing the rollout of renewable energy and could put efforts to limit climate change at risk if millions of miles of power lines are not added or refurbished in the next few years, the International Energy Agency said.The Paris-based organization said in the report Tuesday that the capacity to connect to and transmit electricity is not keeping pace with the rapid growth of clean energy technologies such as solar and wind power, electric cars and heat pumps being deployed to move away from fossil fuels.IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol told The Associated Press in an interview that there is a long line of renewable projects waiting for the green light to connect to the grid. The stalled projects could generate 1,500 gigawatts of power, or five times the amount of solar and wind capacity that was added worldwide last year, he said.“It’s like you are manufacturing a very efficient, very speedy, very han...

World Medical Association stands firmly for principles of medical neutrality as defined by the Geneva Convention, and calls on all parties to respect International Law and the integrity of unrelated civilian populations

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

The World Medical Association (WMA) mourns over the loss of lives, especially those of healthcare personnel on both sides of the conflict, and stands in solidarity with all the physicians and healthcare personnel who are on the frontline, risking their lives to provide crucial medical care during these challenging times. We remain committed to our mission of advocating for the ethical practice of medicine and promoting peace and respect for humanitarian principles. The WMA urgently calls upon all parties involved in the conflict to: Respect established International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and not use health facilities as military quarters or depots, nor to target health personnel facilities and vehicles. Provide to health personnel the adequate conditions to treat all patients with humanity and in compliance with the ethical values of their professions, including medical neutrality. Use humanitarian corridors to permit the safe provision of health equipment and humanitarian supplies...

3 dead in North Hollywood shooting; suspects still at large

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

Police are searching for several suspects in connection with a shooting in North Hollywood Monday night that left three people dead, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  Calls about the shooting near the intersection of Moorpark Street and Lankershim Boulevard came in at around 9:30 p.m.  Details are limited and it's unclear what led to the shooting, but authorities said that one of the shooting victims was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others drove themselves to the hospital where they later died from their injuries.  L.A. police on the scene of a triple fatal shooting in North Hollywood on Oct. 16, 2023. (KTLA)The suspects, only described as four Hispanic males in black clothing, were seen traveling southbound on Lankershim Boulevard in a silver sedan, police said.  Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department. This is a developing story. Please stay with KTLA for details.

Speed cameras coming to Los Angeles, Glendale and Long Beach

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

Southern California might be known for its fast and furious drivers, but after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation into law authorizing a speed-camera pilot program, those with the need for speed might want to think twice before pushing the pedal to the metal.  Los Angeles, Glendale and Long Beach are three of the six cities where the cameras are slated to go up and supporters of the safety cameras believe they will save lives.  SoCal driver Isaac Nikko told KTLA’s Carlos Saucedo that he thinks the cameras will definitely slow him down. “I think it’ll stop me from speeding so much,” he said, “and help save lives.”  Others, though, told KTLA that they believe there are better ways to spend taxpayer money that don’t include installing speed cameras everywhere.  With the governor's signature on AB 645, L.A., Long Beach and Glendale are slated to be a part of a pilot program where speed cameras would be installed in parts of the city where drivers are prone to s...

2 dead after shooting in Wilmington; suspect still at large

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

Police are searching for at least one suspect after a deadly shooting Monday in Los Angeles’ harbor region that killed two men, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  Calls about the shooting in the 1000 block of East M Street, near Sanford Street, in Wilmington came in at around 5:15 p.m. Details are limited and it’s unclear what led to the shooting, but authorities said a 40-50-year-old man and a second unidentified male, also 40-50 years old, were suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived. One of the victims was declared dead at the scene by paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department. The second victim was taken to the hospital where they later died of their injuries. Aerial footage of the scene captured by Sky5 showed a heavy presence of first responders, as well as a canopy, typically used when there is a death investigation, set up at the location.  L.A. police on the scene of a deadly shooting in Wilmington on Oct. 16, 2023. (KTLA)The shooting suspect, described...

Fire destroys three vehicles, damages home in Daly City

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

DALY CITY – Two Daly City residents were displaced Monday night when an older model vehicle caught fire and the flames spread to their home, fire officials said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | 4 men dead after suspected honey oil fire at California warehouse Crashes and Disasters | PG&E faces California money penalty for huge and destructive wildfire Crashes and Disasters | PG&E customers are slated to receive brief relief from soaring bills Crashes and Disasters | Vegetation fire damages East Oakland home Crashes and Disasters | Dozens injured in blaze at police HQ in northern Egypt The fire happened around 7:05 p.m. in the 800 block of Gellert Boulevard, the North County Fire Authority said in a news release. Firefighters arrived to find a burning vehicle parked in the driveway and flames spreading to the garage of a two-story home.Crews worked to extinguish the fire while also ensurin...

Fundraisers underway for parents of 18-month-old girl who drowned at San Jose daycare

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

SAN JOSE – A pair of online fundraisers is underway for the parents of an 18-month-old girl who drowned at an in-home daycare earlier this month in San Jose.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose: Sheriff’s office investigating fatal shooting in east hills Crime and Public Safety | Sunnyvale: Double shooting call ends with chase and presumed suicide of suspect Crime and Public Safety | New SJPD program aims to keep first-time misdemeanor DUI offenders out of jail Crime and Public Safety | Here’s how San Jose’s smash-and-grab prevention funds will be spent Crime and Public Safety | Editorial: San Jose cops’ troubling use of force with mentally ill Payton Cobb, of Hollister, died Oct. 2 after she and two other children ended up in a pool at Happy Happy Home Daycare. Another girl, 16-month-old San Jose resident Lillian Hanan, also died. A 2-year-old boy survived and is ex...

Man arrested in Lafayette with large stash of stolen credit cards and checks

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

(KRON) -- A man arrested in Lafayette on Sunday was found with drugs and a large stash of stolen personal goods in his car, the Lafayette Police Department said. An LPD officer saw a man using an ATM machine in the 3600 block of Mount Diablo Boulevard who left after seeing the officer. LPD said the officer ran a records check on the car's license plates and it was reported as stolen by the Oakland Police Department. Former A’s pitcher retires, blasts owner John Fisher in video Police pulled the car over and found methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, stolen mail, checks, credit cards, ID cards and passports. LPD shared images (above) showing about roughly 40 credit cards, 30 checks and more. The victims are from Alameda County, Orinda and Southern California, LPD said. The driver, who police said also had replica firearms in the car, was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. He was identified by police.

Former Fresno Hells Angel president accused of illegally cremating 4 missing persons

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A former president of the Fresno chapter of the California motorcycle club Hells Angels is allegedly involved in arranging an illegal cremation of four other members, according to a sentencing memorandum filed to the San Francisco division of the U.S. District Court first reported by Mercury News.Merl Hefferman, 54, was set to be sentenced for aiding the cremation of a man who was murdered in 2014, but it was reported that prosecutors had alleged there were a total of four illegal cremations reported to the FBI.According to Mercury News, federal authorities also believe they know the identities of all the victims. Mercury News stated that prosecutors said former Hells Angels members, Robbie Huff, Arthur Carasis and Juan Guevara were illegally cremated by Hefferman.Hefferman's attorney, James Bustamante, denied that his client had anything to do with the illegal cremations - except the one he already pleaded guilty to. Hefferman pleaded guilty to obstruct...

As Biden heads to Israel and Jordan, aid is held up for a Gaza on the verge of total collapse

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:44:36 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.S. hoped to break a deadlock over delivering aid to increasingly desperate civilians in besieged Gaza following a brutal attack by Hamas militants, as President Joe Biden was set to head to Israel and Jordan on Wednesday.Aid workers warned that life in Gaza was near complete collapse because of the Israeli siege, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking shelter, ever-decreasing water supplies and power running out at hospitals.At the Rafah crossing, Gaza’s only connection to Egypt, truckloads of aid were waiting to go into the tiny, densely populated territory, and trapped civilians — many of them Palestinians with dual nationalities — were hoping desperately to get out. Mediators were trying to reach a cease-fire to open the border, which shut down last week after Israeli airstrikes, but by early Tuesday it was unclear who was keeping the crossing closed. Gen. Erik Kurilla, the head of U.S. Central Command, arrived in Tel Aviv for meetings with Is...