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Measles exposure triggers public health alert in Queen Creek with three exposure sites
Maricopa County Public Health confirmed a measles case in a Valley resident with exposure in Queen Creek and listed three exposure sites with times: Costco (April 3, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.), Walmart (April 4, 8:15–10:45 a.m.), and Generation Church Queen Creek at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary (April 5, 8:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.). People who were at those locations during those windows should monitor for symptoms through late April, check their vaccination status, and contact a healthcare provider if symptoms appear; measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours.
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SF Fatal Speeding Crash Tests Punishment Boundaries
Two years after a speeding crash outside a San Francisco library killed a couple and their two young sons, 80-year-old Mary Fong Lau is poised to plead no contest to four counts of vehicular manslaughter, with a judge proposing two to three years of probation; prosecutors and relatives say the sentence is too lenient and seek harsher penalties and license revocation, arguing that the victims’ families deserve accountability and justice.
Gusty winds lash Pittsburgh region, trigger damage and outages
Powerful 59 mph gusts battered the Pittsburgh area, causing widespread damage and power outages as crews work to repair downed lines and authorities urge residents to stay off roads while assessments proceed.
Sunrise Falcon 9 Set to Lift Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg Friday
SpaceX aims to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday morning, between 7:37 and 7:56 a.m. PT, with a backup window on Saturday; the mission will deploy 25 Starlink satellites and the first-stage booster will land on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific. Live webcast starts about five minutes before liftoff at spacex.com/launches and on X. If weather or technical issues arise, delays would push to later windows, and spectators in the Lompoc Valley and near Vandenberg Village may get a sunrise view.
Obama Center to Open on Juneteenth with Dedication in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, Chicago, will hold a June 18 dedication and open to the public June 19 (Juneteenth). The $850 million, privately funded campus includes a ticketed museum, a forum, a Chicago Public Library branch, public art and green space, plus Home Court arena; while the campus will be free to explore, museum entry requires a paid ticket. The project has faced years of delays and neighborhood displacement concerns, with housing protections enacted but no community-benefit agreement signed by the Obama Foundation.
Severe storm hits Three Rivers, damaging Menards amid funnel-cloud fears
A powerful storm swept through Cass and St. Joseph counties in Michigan, damaging a Menards store in Three Rivers and prompting reports of a funnel cloud; a viewer captured video of the damage as crews assess the scene.
Ewing Wendy's Drive-Thru Incident Leaves 3 Charged
Three Trenton residents were charged after a Feb. 21 Wendy's drive-thru incident in Ewing Township, where employees were threatened and property damaged; suspects Harrison, Brittingham, and Williford Stevens face burglary, criminal mischief, and weapon possession charges, with Brittingham and Harrison turning themselves in and police seeking the fourth suspect.
L.A. Woman Behind Multimillion-Dollar Liens Arrested on False-Document Charges
Rita Ortiz was arrested in Los Angeles on 25 counts of filing false or forged documents after allegedly placing multimillion-dollar liens on homeowners (including Benedict Canyon Drive) for services not provided. She is being held on $700,000 bail. LAPD says Ortiz is not licensed to provide real estate services and the investigation is ongoing.
Landslide Blocks Coastline Highway 1 Near Elk; Reopening Time Uncertain
A major landslide completely blocks Highway 1 south of Elk, closing both lanes with no estimated reopening time. Debris and a downed tree cover the roadway near post mile 31, and a Pepsi semi was stuck in the Elk Bridge switchbacks due to the closure. The Garcia River Bridge closure (PM 17–18.5) from last night remains in effect. Motorists should use alternate routes and check Caltrans QuickMap or social updates for real-time conditions.
Rats Take Over: 12 U.S. Cities With the Worst Rodent Problems
A House Digest article republished by AOL ranking 12 U.S. cities with the highest rat activity based on Yelp’s Infestation Index, linking warmer weather and dense urban areas to more rodents. Los Angeles tops the list, followed by San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, and others including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, Boston, Portland, and Philadelphia, with residents facing home damage and health risks from rodent-borne diseases like salmonellosis, hantavirus, and leptospirosis.
Lynnwood ends Flock ALPR contract amid privacy concerns
Lynnwood’s City Council voted 7-0 to cancel its two-year, $171,000 contract with Flock Safety for 25 automated license-plate readers after public privacy concerns and a UW report showing out-of-state agencies accessed the city’s network, including immigration-enforcement lookups; Lynnwood becomes one of the first WA cities to end Flock ALPR use, while others pause or reconsider the program as lawmakers weigh new regulation. The financial impact of the cancellation is not yet clear.