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Rabies risk flagged after Great Falls coyote attacks residents and pets
Fairfax County officials warn Great Falls residents to beware a potentially rabid coyote after it attacked several dogs and at least one person on Utterback Store Road and Streamview Court; the animal was not found, and rabies cannot be ruled out. Injuries were non-life-threatening, pets were treated, and residents are advised to report exposures and keep pets leashed, remove outdoor food sources, and follow safety tips from wildlife officials.
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Beacon Hill wildfire forces mass evacuations as winds push flames in Spokane Valley
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Joyin Recalls Sloosh Dive Sticks for Impalement Risk and Federal Ban Violation
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CPSC Recalls Kidisle KC101B Coffee Maker Over Burn Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 17,600 Kidisle-branded KC101B coffeemakers sold online (Amazon, Walmart, eBay) from June 2024 through April 2026 for about $49 due to a clog that can cause hot liquid or steam to spray out, risking serious burns. Consumers should stop using the unit, contact Kidisle for a full refund, and destroy the coffeemaker by unplugging, cutting the power cord, marking it “Recalled,” and sending a photo of the destroyed product with the model number to [email protected]. The units were manufactured in China by ChangShaShiMengQiSiDianZiShangMaoYouXianGongSi and imported by Kidisle. CPSC has 107 reports of hot-liquid release and 27 burn injuries.
Pasadena Declares Shelter-In-Place After Mountain Lion Sighting
A mountain lion was spotted near Del Mar Boulevard and Euclid Avenue in Pasadena, prompting a shelter-in-place advisory as animal control and police respond; area road closures may occur and no injuries have been reported. This is a developing story.
Newsom Wins Presidential Backing for Orange County Hazmat Response
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that President Trump approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration to back ongoing hazmat-response efforts in Orange County following the Garden Grove incident, with more than 785 state and local responders mobilized. The declaration enables FEMA to provide direct federal assistance, as authorities have stabilized a damaged methyl methacrylate tank but warn that public health and environmental risks remain and evacuations continue. Residents should follow local guidance and stay clear of the incident area as life-saving operations continue.
Newsom seeks presidential emergency declaration to bolster Orange County hazmat response
Governor Gavin Newsom has asked President Trump for a Presidential Emergency Declaration to support ongoing hazmat response efforts in Orange County, enabling federal cost-sharing, public assistance, and direct FEMA help as California preps resources and evacuations; the move aims to accelerate protective actions ahead of a potential major disaster, with Cal OES coordinating with FEMA while urging residents to follow evacuation orders and stay informed.
Newsom Declares Orange County Emergency Over Garden Grove Hazmat
Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Orange County to support the ongoing hazardous chemical incident at a Garden Grove aerospace facility, unlocking state resources and shelter options (including use of state properties and fairgrounds) after tens of thousands were evacuated; residents should heed officials and evacuate if advised, with Cal OES coordinating the response.
Three killed as driver slams into East Oakland sidewalk, injuring several
A high-speed vehicle struck pedestrians on a sidewalk at 85th Avenue and International Boulevard in East Oakland, killing three and injuring at least five; the driver allegedly tried to flee but was detained by bystanders, and authorities are investigating, with reports the suspect may be under 18.
Atlanta Beltline stabbing triggers citywide manhunt after deadly attack
Police launched a large manhunt after a woman was killed and another person injured in a series of random attacks that began at a USPS post office and ended on the Atlanta Beltline; investigators say the suspect attacked a postal worker with a rock, then rode a bicycle to the Beltline where the female victim died at Grady Memorial Hospital and a second person survived the stabbing; authorities believe the assailant may have been experiencing a mental-health crisis and have released surveillance images while urging the public to help identify and locate him.
Deadly Crash and Fire at Portland Club Sparks Explosive Device Probe
A vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland's Goose Hollow neighborhood, igniting a fire and leaving one person dead. Portland Police Bureau's Explosive Disposal Unit is assisting after evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle. SW 18th and SW 20th Avenues are closed during the investigation; tips welcome as more information becomes available.
Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars and Bottles Over Stopper Ejection Hazard
Thermos is recalling about 8.2 million Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles (5.8 million SK3000/SK3020 jars and 2.3 million SK3010 bottles) because their center stoppers lack pressure relief and can eject when opened, posing serious injury risks including eye injuries. Consumers should stop using the products and contact Thermos for a free replacement pressure-relief stopper or bottle. For SK3000/SK3020 jars, discard the old stopper and send Thermos a photo of the disposed stopper; for SK3010 bottles, return the bottle using a prepaid label. The recall covers products sold from 2008 through 2024 at Target, Walmart, Amazon and others. Thermos L.L.C. is the importer; recall announced April 30, 2026, with 27 reported injuries (three permanent vision losses).
CHP Kicks Off 24-Hour Statewide Speed Enforcement
California's CHP launches a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 5:59 a.m. Wednesday to crack down on speeding across the state, with officers enforcing speed limits and unsafe speeds for conditions; speeding is a leading cause of serious crashes, and in 2025 CHP issued over 491,000 speed-related citations, with more than 110,000 crashes and hundreds of deaths and injuries; a pilot program called FAST sends speeding citations to the DMV for potential license suspension when a driver exceeds 100 mph.