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What is coffee badging? And what are managers doing about it?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

As more employers require their workers to return to the office in post-pandemic America, a quiet revolution is taking place.“Coffee badging” -as it is known- looks something like this:An employee shows up at the office in the morning, maybe grabs a cup of coffee, openly schmoozes with co-workers, and then quietly slips out to work remotely for the rest of the day.“This is one trick workers are using to protest the end of remote work flexibility and hybrid schedules,” says KTLA consumer reporter David Lazarus.This new workplace trend, Lazarus says, is a sly way for employees to check a box while still enjoying the flexibility of working from home -or wherever- as they did through the COVID pandemic.But managers are getting savvy about this, Lazarus says.“They’re walking the halls in the afternoons to see who is around, or maybe summoning workers to their office on the fly."Lazarus says employees who think this is a clever way to game the system should think again.“More and more mana...

Authorities respond to HazMat incident at L.A. City Hall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

Authorities with the Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police and LAPD's HazMat Units responded to L.A. City Hall Thursday after the discovery of a mysterious white powder.The calls came in just before 2 p.m. after the unknown substance was found in the first floor mail room.Two city hall workers were evaluated by paramedics and transported to a hospital for further evaluation as a precaution after opening a package containing the unknown substance. The workers didn’t show any signs or symptoms of illness, authorities said.Sky5 footage showed a large number of first responders at the scene.The mail room and a few nearby businesses were evacuated by LAPD personnel and the LAPD Bomb Squad was also on the scene assisting authorities. Los Angeles Street between Temple and First streets was shut down due to the investigation. The type of substance that was discovered was not immediately known.

One Hospitalized after Motorcycle Crash on South Oak Street [Kennewick, WA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

Lanes Closed after a Motorcycle Accident on East 27th AvenueKENNEWICK, WA (October 19, 2023) – On Sunday, a crash on South Oak Street and East 27th Avenue left one person with serious injuries.According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, one person was injured in the collision, and paramedics immediately transported the person to the hospital.Furthermore, the authorities have not yet released the involved vehicles other than the motorcycle.Consequently, authorities temporarily shut down a portion of the street to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. However, the roadway has since been reopened.No other information was added, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office took over the investigation.It is important to observe proper caution when riding a motorcycle. Do not underestimate the bike’s speed. When turning or changing lanes, use hand and turn signals to give other drivers enough time to slow down and prepare for you to get over. To increase visibility, wear brightly...

Gurdial Singh Dead, Jonathan Quiorz Arrested after Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 99 [Yuba City, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

63-Year-Old Man Killed in Wrong-Way Accident near Sacramento AvenueYUBA CITY, CA (October 19, 2023) – Early Thursday, a fatal collision on Highway 99 resulted in the death of Gurdial Singh.At approximately 12:19 a.m., emergency services rushed to the scene near SacramentoAvenue. According to reports, Jonathan Rodrigo Merin Quiorz, a 27-year-old, was driving his vehicle southbound in the northbound lanes of the highway. This led to a head-on collision between Quiorz’s vehicle and a blue Honda Pilot, which was being driven by Mr. Singh.Paramedics pronounced 63-year-old Singh, a resident of Yuba City, deceased at the scene. Meanwhile, Quiorz was airlifted to UC Davis Hospital with significant facial injuries, and a passenger in his vehicle, 25-year-old Macario Per, was transported to Adventist Health/Rideout Hospital in Marysville for medical attention.In the aftermath of initial investigative procedures, officers took Quiorz into custody, charging him with felony DUI and g...

Is California Gov. Newsom’s Israel visit ‘helpful for morale’ or risky political maneuver?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

In a surprise itinerary change, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is stopping Friday in Israel on his way to a planned trip to China, visiting the country-at-war with no official diplomatic agenda and raising more questions about his long-speculated presidential ambitions.In a social media post Thursday, Newsom said he will be meeting “with those impacted by the horrific terrorist attacks and offering California’s support.”I’m on my way to Israel.I’ll be meeting with those impacted by the horrific terrorist attacks and offering California’s support.— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) October 19, 2023Newsom’s trip comes just two days after President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to visit Israel during a war and a day after New York’s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul spent two days there, meeting with families as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Newsom’s visit is welcome news to Galia Mizrahi, a 55-year Southern California woman who flew to Israel after two of ...

Martinez refinery official apologizes to City Council and residents after chemical releases

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

On a night when the city passed a resolution castigating the Martinez Refining Company for their performance over the last 12 months, the refinery’s manager issued a set of apologies and an acknowledgment that if the company doesn’t get its act together soon, the consequences could be dire.“We understand that not only being a good neighbor, but truly our license depends on our ability to operate in a safe and responsible manner,” said Daniel Ingram, manager of the Martinez Refining company. “We don’t take these issues lightly.”Ingram’s report included a more full accounting of the spent catalyst release last November, when residents woke up to a layer of fine white silt on their cars and window sills. The Martinez Refining Company, whose sprawling campus defines the east side of the city, said the release was “non-toxic,” “non-hazardous”, and “naturally occurring” spent catalyst dust used in the refining process.Related ArticlesEnvironment | Big federal dollars for ...

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence starts against the Saints despite his knee sprain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trevor Lawrence was cleared to start for the Jacksonville Jaguars against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night after being listed as questionable with a sprained left knee.Lawrence was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday after sitting out on Monday, a day after he’d twisted his knee during a sack in the late stages of a 37-20 victory over Indianapolis.Lawrence left the game after that play, but said on Tuesday that he felt a lot better than he expected and would do everything he couild to play.Lawrence has completed 67% of his passes for 1,439 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions this season. But he’s been sacked 16 times, putting him on pace to shatter his previous high of 32 sacks set in 2021, the year he was drafted first overall out of Clemson.Meanwhile, the Saints activated linebacker and defensive captain Demario Davis, who’d been listed as questionable with a sore knee.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com...

Oak Valley Bancorp: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

OAKDALE, Calif. (AP) — OAKDALE, Calif. (AP) — Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) on Thursday reported net income of $7.4 million in its third quarter.The bank, based in Oakdale, California, said it had earnings of 89 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OVLY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OVLYSource

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of violence and despair on the war’s 13th day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

It’s hard to forget the children. Sometimes it’s impossible.Like the rescuer carrying a child from a building destroyed in an Israeli attack on the city of Khan Younis, in the Gaza Strip. The dust-covered child — it seems to be a boy, though that’s not clear — looks up with huge eyes. The child clutches something in a hand kept wrapped around the rescuer’s neck. Maybe it’s a stone. Maybe not.Or the Palestinian man carrying the body of his young nephew on Wednesday, the 13th day of Israel’s war with Hamas. He’s taking the boy, killed in an Israeli bombardment, to be buried. The boy is small. A toddler probably. One mourner touches the boy’s head. Another touches his leg, his face is wrenched with grief.The pain crosses the border. It’s in the bunk bed in a child’s room in the kibbutz of Nir Oz, which was overrun by Hamas militants on Oct 7. There are no bodies, but the violence is written everywhere in blood. Especially on the mattress, where blood is pooled in the center, a da...

Denver officer fires gunshot in Whole Foods by Union Station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver Police officer opened fire on someone inside a Whole Foods store near Union Station.It happened Thursday night at 17th and Wewatta streets, according to the Denver Police Department. Officers responded to a report of someone brandishing a knife. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox In a social media post just before 7:30 p.m., the department described what happened next: "While contacting the suspect, an officer discharged one round and no one was struck. A Taser was also deployed and the suspect was taken into custody."A Denver Police spokesperson told FOX31 it happened inside the Whole Foods store, which is across the street from Union Station. No one was stabbed or hurt in the incident.FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.