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What you need to know about the incandescent light bulb ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

By David Goldman | CNNNew York — America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.A rule issued in 2007, rolled back by the Trump administration, and updated last year by the Biden administration, effectively bans the sale of common incandescent light bulbs. The rule went fully into effect Tuesday, August 1.Here’s what you need to know.What is banned?The rule passed by President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy in April 2022 states that light bulbs must emit a minimum of 45 lumens per watt. A lumen is a measure of brightness.That effectively outlaws the manufacture and sale of common incandescent bulbs, the kind you screw into the vast majority of light sockets in your home. That’s because traditional incandescent bulbs provide just 15 lumens per watt, according to light bulb manufacturer Philips.By contrast, most LED bulbs will get you 75 lumens per watt, or more.What is not banned?Not all incandescent light bulbs are banned as p...

Oakland: Body found after fire along Interstate 980

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

OAKLAND — Investigations were underway early Tuesday morning after a body was found near the scene of a fire on the side of westbound Interstate 980 in Oakland, according to authorities.A spokesperson with the California Highway Patrol said officers were called to a fire near the 17th Street off-ramp on I-980 at around 1:30 a.m. The fire was quickly extinguished with the help of the Oakland Fire Department.A body was located in the surrounding area, according to the CHP. As of Tuesday morning, authorities could not confirm a cause of death or whether the body exhibited any signs of trauma related to the fire or otherwise.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Two fires at Berkeley apartment building investigated as possible arsons Crashes and Disasters | Arizona man sentenced to 14 months for illegally trafficking guns to California Crashes and Disasters | East Bay man gets 10 years in prison for 2021 homicide due to self-defense allegatio...

Quick Cook: Eggplant and tomato stew with rosemary polenta recipe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

This gardener’s harvest meal will make the whole house smell of summer. Pan-fried eggplant, onion and tomato glazed with balsamic reduction ooze flavorful juices atop a pillow of creamy rosemary polenta. I like to top the whole thing with a few sprigs of fried rosemary for some extra color and aroma.The dish is equally delicious using basil in place of rosemary for both the polenta and to top the eggplant. I like the concentrated tomato flavor of dry farmed Early Girls, if you can get your hands on them. Otherwise, you can use a similar sized tomato, such as Roma.Eggplant and Tomato Stew with Rosemary PolentaServes 4INGREDIENTSFor the polenta:3½ cups seasoned vegetable broth1 cup polenta1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary¾ cup shredded ParmesanFor the eggplant and tomato stew:3 tablespoons olive oil1 red onion, thinly sliced1 very large eggplant (~ 1 ½ pounds), chopped into 1-inch cubes2 pounds tomatoes, halved and then quartered1½ teaspoons salt1 tablespoon balsamic reductionF...

Lifeguard discovers body inside a plastic barrel at Malibu beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

By Taylor Romine and Elizabeth Wolfe | CNNA man’s body was found inside a plastic barrel at a beach in Malibu, California, after a lifeguard spotted the unusual item floating offshore, officials announced.The body was inside a 55-liter black drum, which was discovered at Malibu Lagoon State Beach, Lieutenant Hugo Reynaga with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Monday.Homicide investigators are examining the circumstances surround the death of the man, who was identified as a Black adult, the sheriff’s department said in a release.Investigators do not yet know how long the body had been in the container, Reynaga said, adding it did not appear to be significantly decomposed.There were no indications of blood spatter or other signs of violence, the lieutenant said.A state park maintenance worker first spotted the large drum floating in the lagoon around 3 p.m. Sunday, Reynaga said. The worker retrieved the heavy barrel using a kayak and left it unopened on the shore, he s...

This beer is made from recycled San Francisco shower water

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

By Jacopo Prisco | CNNYou wouldn’t know if you tasted it, but Epic OneWater Brew is a beer with a peculiar ingredient: it’s made with water recycled from the showers, sinks and washing machines of a residential building.Epic OneWater Brew is a beer made with water recycled from the showers, sinks and washing machines of a residential building.(Epic Cleantec) The beer is safe to drink, thanks to a series of treatments that include microfiltration and ultraviolet light, and it is meant to bring attention to the issue of water scarcity and reuse.“Buildings globally use 14% of all potable water,” says Aaron Tartakovsky, CEO and co-founder of Epic Cleantec, the San Francisco-based water treatment company that made the beer in collaboration with a local brewery. “Almost no buildings reuse that water — that’s what we’re trying to change.”The beer is a Kölsch-style ale — a crisp, light-bodied drink originating from Germany — and was made with recycled graywater from Fifteen Fifty, a 40...

Slowing the 49ers’ bandwagon: How the 2023 season could go wrong

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Don’t book those Las Vegas reservations yet unless you’re talking about the preseason game at Allegiant Stadium against the Raiders on Aug. 13.Maybe it’s because I covered the Raiders through their 25-year return to Oakland from 1995 through 2019 and am used to seeing teams with grandiose dreams go sideways.It’s hard to fathom things going that far south for the 49ers based on their roster. But given expectations both nationally and locally, going 9-8 or sneaking in as a wild card with a one and done in the playoffs isn’t going to cut it.Some thoughts on potential hiccups that could derail a march to a sixth Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 11 in Sin City after observing the first four non-contact practices as well as Monday’s first padded session at the club facility:No injuries yet — that will changeI can’t remember the last time the 49ers looked this healthy. Players who had trouble staying on the field last season (defen...

Sideshow dilemma continues to rankle many motorists: Roadshow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

Q: I live in Sacramento, but indulge myself by subscribing to your newspaper online. I used to live in the South Bay and have family living in the East Bay, so I enjoy keeping current on news there and the “Roadshow” and Joan Morris columns.I am especially interested in the ongoing debate about sideshows and their cultural significance versus the danger they present to participants and bystanders. We have recently had a spate of them here and there have been some serious injuries involved.If it is a cultural event that people want to see and be a part of, and a city mayor sees it as that, as in Richmond, maybe there’s a way to find a place large enough for sideshows to take place within that city. If it’s leased land, make the payment very affordable. They can organize their own shows. Maybe there could be bleachers. Since the land is leased from the city, local gun laws and drug use laws would have to be a part of that lease. It would get people and these shows off of the public st...

Map: Mosquito spraying in San Jose, Milpitas after West Nile discovery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

SAN JOSE – The Santa Clara County Vector Control District is going on the offensive after finding West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes in parts of San Jose and Milpitas.The insects were found in the 95035 and 95134 ZIP codes, the district said in a news release.Starting around 10 p.m. Wednesday, the district plans to use truck-mounted equipment to treat a “limited area” with Zenivex, an insecticide that targets and kills adult mosquitoes.The area to be treated is centered at North Milpitas Boulevard and Homme Way, and is bordered by Dixon Landing Road, Firethorn Street, Buskirk Street and Levin Street to the north; Levin Street, Gross Street, Gosser Street, Greathouse Drive and Diel Drive to the east; Rancho Higuera Road, Garcia Court, Sudbury Drive, Summerwind Drive and California Circle to the south; and California Circle and North McCarthy Boulevard to the west.Residents do not need to relocate during the operation, the district said, adding that mosquito treatments pose minimal r...

Four-alarm fire sparks in Hayes Valley, fire crews on scene

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

(KRON) -- A four-alarm fire was reported the Hayes Valley area of San Francisco on Tuesday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Man dies after fire starts near I-980 in Oakland The fire is near Octavia Boulevard and Oak Street. Community members are asked to avoid the area, and avoid entering the emergency scene. Please remember not to drive over any fire hoses, SFFD said. This is a developing story. Please stick with KRON for updates.

Denmark beats Haiti 2-0 to set up a round of 16 encounter with Women’s World Cup co-host Australia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:39 GMT

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Denmark advanced to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup for the first time since 1995 after beating Haiti 2-0 on Tuesday in its last group-stage match. The win sets up a round of 16 matchup against tournament co-host Australia in Sydney next Monday.Denmark’s goals came courtesy of a penalty kick by Pernille Harder in the 21st minute and a calm finish by Sanne Troelsgaard in stoppage time. Haiti exits the tournament without any goals or points to show for its World Cup debut despite pushing Group D winner England all the way in its opener.KEY MOMENTSA handball from Haiti’s Dayana Pierre-Louis led to a penalty kick for Denmark in the 21st minute. Star forward Pernille Harder sent the keeper the wrong way to score her 71st career international goal.Sanne Troelsgaard put the game out of reach in the 10th minute of stoppage time with a composed finish after a Danish counterattack. Despite its efforts, Haiti was unable to create many scoring opportunitie...