Author: Paul E.

Few events celebrate the spirit of Pacific Beach quite like Pacific BeachFest. Taking place on Saturday, October 5, this free event will feature sports, live music, food and drinks, a children’s area, concessions and more.”Whether you’ve been to Pacific BeachFest before or not, you’ll experience an event that highlights the personality of PB and the fun, fitness and family that make up our town,” said Sunny Lee, executive director of Discover PB.”You won’t want to miss the bands, the tacos and the community interaction,” she said.Discover PB is the local business improvement district and is hosting the event.This year marks…

Today, the Biden Administration announced new measures to protect U.S. national security from potential threats related to connected vehicle technology originating from China and Russia. If the Commerce Department’s proposed new rules are finalized, they will ban the import or sale of connected vehicles and related parts designed, developed or manufactured by companies with ties to China or Russia. This covers “Vehicle Connectivity Systems” (VCS) such as Bluetooth, satellite, cellular and Wi-Fi modules, as well as “Autonomous Driving Systems” (ADS) that enable vehicles to drive autonomously. The Commerce Department found that these technologies carry significant risks, including the potential for…

Royal expert Angela Levin criticised both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on “The Royal Beat”, accusing them of acting like “gurus” when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. Levin argued that the couple are not virology experts, but that they are getting their information from experts like everyone else.”Meghan and Harry know nothing about virology,” Levin claimed.”They don’t actually know anything about COVID-19. It’s just the information they’ve picked up and the information we’ve picked up, and we’re not the experts.”“Even the Prime Minister is consulting experts on how the vaccination drive should go.”Meghan and Harry just jump in like…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – In a historic investment towards improving the health of Texans, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced it will invest approximately $8.8 million in expanding mental health and substance use disorder services in 15 communities across the state. One of those organizations is the Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, also known as HealthPoint. CEO Teri Sabella appeared on First News at Four on Monday and said HealthPoint is excited to receive the funding. “This was a competitive grant application. As you know, there is a great need for behavioral health services across the country and especially…

Welcome to the online edition of From the Politics Desk, a nightly newsletter where the NBC News politics team brings you the latest reporting and analysis from the campaign, the White House and Congress.In today’s edition, our team breaks down Nebraska’s key senator’s decision to block President Trump’s backed effort to change how the state’s electoral votes are allocated, plus we’ll take a closer look at the latest NBC News Poll.To receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday, sign up here.Nebraska Republicans block Trump-backed effort to change how state’s electoral votes are apportionedJonathan Allen, Bridget Bowman, Adam Edelman, Katherine…

Fall is here and cold season vaccinations are now recommended Doctors have said people should consider giving up to three doses of the vaccine depending on the temperature, but recent polls suggest not everyone agrees. FOX 2 – Fall is here and that means it’s that time of year when we start hearing about vaccine recommendations for all sorts of viruses. But now some doctors are recommending three doses. Let’s take a closer look. With the change in weather comes new changes: cold, flu, and possibly COVID season. Modern vaccines are available for influenza and COVID-19, and doctors say pregnant…

On Oct. 1 and 2, in conjunction with National Manufacturing Week, all eighth-graders from Warsaw, Wawasee, Whitco and Tippecanoe Valley School Corporations will have the opportunity to participate in DiscoverME, a career awareness program led by OrthoWorx that introduces modern manufacturing across Kosciusko County.The program includes hands-on experiential learning in the areas of product development, assembly and packaging, followed by field trips where students experience the orthopedic industry manufacturing environment and the various educational pathways available.”OrthoWorks is excited to offer this experience to students in our area,” said Erin Serafino, OrthoWorks Talent Director. “We are honored to be able to…

FORT WAYNE – Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne has announced the three finalists for its 2024 Start-Up Competition.The contest was the brainchild of Dave and Mary Bear, former owners of JB Tool, Die & Engineering, and began in 2011. This year’s winner will receive up to $40,000 in start-up funding for presenting the best business plan for a small business.The finalists and their businesses are as follows:• Ginny Ritchie, General Education and Entrepreneurship, Company: Ginny Rose Studios, LaGrangeGinny Rose Studio is an esthetician-run studio specializing in full body waxing, custom facials, massages and permanent makeup. We strive to be…

The first two of four Monday Night Football games this season will kick off. The first kicks off with the 2-0 Buffalo Bills taking on the 0-2 Jacksonville Jaguars (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN), while the second game sees the 1-1 Washington Commanders travel to Cincinnati to take on the 0-2 Bengals (8:15 p.m. ET on ABC).The Bills have been one of the league’s highest scoring teams through two weeks, scoring 34 points in Week 1 and 31 points in Week 2. Josh Allen has also been the maestro of Buffalo’s offense, completing nearly 74% of his passes without an…

First Lady Jill Biden announced on Monday that the Department of Defense will spend $500 million a year to advance women’s health research as part of a broader White House initiative.”The Department of Defense has committed $500 million to women’s health, to women in the military, to all women,” Biden said at the Clinton Global Initiative’s annual meeting.”This money will go towards research into arthritis, chronic fatigue and cardiovascular health. This is important and it’s timely,” added the 73-year-old, who spoke alongside Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton. The Defense Department said in a statement that this investment…