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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Musician teaches horse to play a ukulele
This is the adorable moment musician Mia Mystic tries to teach a horse to play a ukulele in Marin County, California on July 15.


CBS News
22-07-2025
- CBS News
Wayward sea lion rescued from roadway in San Rafael
A young sea lion is being cared for at the Marine Mammal Center after being found along a Marin County roadway over the weekend. According to the San Rafael Police, the department received phone calls about a sea lion wandering Point San Pedro Road on Saturday morning. Police and firefighters arrived on the scene to get the sea lion, identified as a juvenile, out of the roadway. First responders, along with members of the community used shields, a litter basket and cardboard to direct the sea lion to Point San Pedro Bay Park. "Once in the park, the sea lion took advantage of the sprinklers," police said in a statement Monday. The Marine Mammal Center based in Sausalito was called to the scene and took the animal, who was named "Pointer" by authorities, into custody. Police said the sea lion was believed to have suffered from a bacterial infection. The center is working to rehabilitate the sea lion and to eventually release the animal back into the wild. In a statement, police thanked community members for contacting authorities about the sea lion and keeping their distance. "It is important to remember that even though these animals can appear cute and friendly, they are still wild animals and can be unpredictable," police said.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
New report warns that iconic coastal town is at risk of destruction: 'Without action ... impacts will worsen'
A new report revealed that a picturesque coastal town in California is dangerously underprepared for the potential destruction rising sea levels could cause, the Marin Independent Journal reported. Stinson Beach is a small settlement in Marin County about half an hour's drive north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Home to a little over 500 residents, it's known for its pristine white sand beach, which is among the best swimming beaches in the state. But this idyllic town faces some ominous threats in the near future. According to the Marin Independent Journal, a new report found that the town requires approximately $1.2 billion in infrastructure improvements to be ready for the projected rise in sea levels by the end of the century. James Jackson, an engineer with the firm that created the report on behalf of the county, explained to the outlet: "Without action, you know, sea-level rise projections and hazard modeling show that these impacts will worsen. … We're here to understand the full extent of those impacts and develop a plan." Rising sea levels are a direct result of the planet-heating pollution from dirty energy. As critical sea ice is lost because of rising temperatures, the ocean level rises, putting coastal communities such as Stinson Beach at grave risk. Plus, the warmer seas are a perfect breeding ground for increasingly severe extreme weather events. While extreme weather events aren't new, scientists have found that our changing climate is making them more intense and dangerous for communities and the environment. Stinson Beach is one of the most vulnerable communities to coastal erosion in the county. If a projected 3.3 feet rise is realized by 2085, most of the town's properties could be lost. Even a smaller rise of 1 to 2 feet could seriously jeopardize access to and from the community. The report outlined the available options and emphasized the need for flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. The Stinson Beach Adaptation and Resilience Collaboration is intended to be a blueprint for public education and local action. The widespread adoption of clean energy sources such as solar will help slow the rise and buy more time for coastal towns to prepare. With power outages becoming more frequent, it pays to plan ahead, and solar panels with battery storage offer greater resiliency for the grid. With EnergySage's online service, you can compare quotes for free in one convenient place and save up to $10,000 on installation. Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Definitely Only in some areas No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.


CBS News
01-07-2025
- General
- CBS News
Bay Area mother, adult son recall lesbian household upbringing, prideful parenting
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity. Playing a game of pickleball recently, Robin Lowey and her son Sam Waterstone reconnected back to the days when Lowey and her partner as "queer moms," as she put it, raised two boys in Fairfax. "It was just a joy to bring this difference to the community and be totally out," said Lowey. It was an adjustment for their young family after moving out of San Francisco and into the suburbs of Marin County, finding a new, but often curious, community. "The kids would ask, 'What do you mean you have two moms, that can't be true. That isn't possible," said Lowey. Lowey and Waterstone recently contributed to a new anthology called, "Boyhood Reimagined: Stories of Queer Moms Raising Sons". It weaves together interviews and personal essays from LGBTQ+ mothers seeking to provide a blueprint for progressive parenting. Lowey taught her boys to surf and coached Little League baseball. "She wasn't like all the other moms. She wasn't afraid to get out there and get after it and maybe even tell the dads that her way was just as good as theirs," said Waterstone. It's that idea of equality and progress toward a more inclusive society that Lowey is yearning for, just as she did when raising her children decades ago. But she's now concerned that LGBTQ rights and others are being stripped away. "All these rights are being threatened right now," said Lowey. "It's very important for us to stand up for those things and talk about why our families are particularly gifted and just take a stand." Growing up in a family outside the traditional expectations of masculinity is where Waterstone finds his inner strength. "Being raised by queer moms was kind of my superpower in life" said Waterstone. "That I'm able to move through the world with a unique perspective as a straight white male in a male-dominated world. Lowey says real change occurs when allies push against societal norms. "It's really important to bring the message that toxic masculinity is not okay and that healthy masculinity is possible," said Lowey. She sees her boys as examples of men who can be sensitive and feminist, to foster a more inclusive world.


Gizmodo
24-06-2025
- Gizmodo
Some Asshole Allegedly Steals $10,000 Worth of Switch Games From Local Libraries
Few fans would want to reenact Mario villain antics outside of your local gaming convention, but it seems certain groups aim to acquire Switch-related merchandise by any means necessary. Weeks after an unknown group, individual, or perhaps a certain King Koopa stole a trove of Switch 2 units from the back of a truck, police accused a separate California man of stealing thousands of dollars worth of Switch games from local libraries. It's clear the $450 Switch 2 is so hot right now that some folks want to get their hands on both the console and games by any means necessary. In a Facebook post dated June 17, the Marin County Sheriff's Office alleged Jamal Reed-Obafumi, of Oakland, Calif., went full Nabbit on seven libraries in both April and June, then allegedly slinked away with approximately $10,000 of video games for the Nintendo Switch. To hit that number, any alleged burglar would need to pack away several hundred game cards. If they were first-party titles, most of which cost $60, then he would have made off with a little over 160 cases. Since you'll likely find a fair number of older third-party titles among those, the number could be over 200. Marin County is located just north of San Francisco, where Nintendo recently opened up its latest brick-and-mortar storefront. While police did not reveal which libraries were allegedly robbed, a spokesperson for the county sheriff's office told Gizmodo Reed-Obafumi allegedly entered the locations during business hours and slipped the games into his pockets before leaving the premises. The spokesperson further told us that they have recovered 'very few games,' numbering less than five. The office could not confirm whether the games could have been stored somewhere or if they were already sold online to the ravenous Nintendo fans looking for something to play on their new Switch 2. While the sheriff's office did not have any statement on Reed-Obafumi's alleged motives, anybody looking to pick up today's Switch games would probably want to quickly flip them for the hoard of gamers looking for something to play on Switch 2. The Switch 2 has already proved itself to be one of the hottest devices of 2025, and it's already on track to beat the original Switch's first-year sales. Nintendo said it sold 3.5 million units in the first four days after launch on June 5. Stealing from a library is already dastardly enough; you would expect any perp to pull off their mask, Scooby-Doo style, and reveal it was actually Bowser Jr. behind the robberies. Unfortunately, the actual alleged perps are likely just people looking to make a quick buck. Scalpers were desperate to launder their Switch 2 preorders to the highest bidder on launch day. Although there were many consoles available on launch day itself, most shops online are currently out of stock. Even if you missed out on the launch day rush, you shouldn't spend anything more than the suggested retail price for the console or any games. Don't let the Bowsers of the world win.