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More rain means more money for East Bay MUD customers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

(KRON) -- If you're an East Bay Municipal Utilities District (MUD) customer, you will be saving money. Thanks to the very wet winter and spring, the agency said it will not be charging its 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties an eight percent penalty for excessive water use because the reservoirs are full.These changes go into effect on March 29 following an executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that rolls back some of California’s drought restrictions.The extra cost was to strongly encourage customers to save water during the severe drought or face consequences. But that won't be a problem anymore as the agency said right now their reservoirs are 88 percent full and will continue to rise because of the snowpack.They are still encouraging customers to save water, but those restrictions have been downgraded from a 10-percent mandatory conservation to a 10-percent recommended conservation of water.East Bay MUD will reevaluate the year's water supply aga...

Cintas: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — CINCINNATI (AP) — Cintas Corp. (CTAS) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $325.8 million.On a per-share basis, the Cincinnati-based company said it had net income of $3.14.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.01 per share.The uniform rental company posted revenue of $2.19 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.14 billion.Cintas expects full-year earnings to be $12.70 to $12.90 per share, with revenue in the range of $8.74 billion to $8.8 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CTAS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CTASSource

Paychex: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Paychex Inc. (PAYX) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $467.4 million.On a per-share basis, the Rochester, New York-based company said it had profit of $1.29.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.24 per share.The payroll processor and human-resources services provider posted revenue of $1.38 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.36 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PAYX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PAYXSource

¿Qué debes saber sobre el virus de Marburgo? La explicación de nuestra analista médica

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

(CNN) — Guinea Ecuatorial, país de África Occidental, declaró un brote de la enfermedad del virus de Marburgo a mediados de febrero. Hubo al menos nueve casos confirmados por laboratorio, siete de los cuales resultaron en la muerte, y 20 casos probables de personas muertas en este brote, según la Organización Mundial de la Salud.Ahora, las autoridades de Tanzania, en el este de África, han confirmado el primer caso de la enfermedad mortal en ese país. Los funcionarios de salud están investigando un total de ocho casos, cinco de los cuales murieron, e identificaron un total de 161 contactos que están siendo monitoreados.Como la mayoría de la gente sabe ahora desde el punto álgido de la pandemia de covid-19, un virus puede propagarse de un país a otro y saltar de un continente a otro a través de la transmisión humana. En términos de infección, somos una comunidad, por lo que recurrí a la Dra. Leana Wen, analista médica de CNN, para preguntarle sobre el virus de Marburgo. Wen es ...

Part of Route 1 in Va. remains shutdown due to police standoff with armed woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

Part of Richmond Highway in Fairfax County, Virginia, being shut down while police are trying to help a woman who has barricaded herself in a car around 5 a.m. Wednesday. (WTOP/Luke Lukert)Part of Richmond Highway in Fairfax County, Virginia, is still shut down Wednesday while police are trying to help a woman who has barricaded herself in a car for almost 20 hours.Route 1 has been closed in both directions for several blocks between Boswell Ave and Lockheed Boulevard in the Hybla Valley area since around 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.More Local NewsMore Virginia NewsMore Fairfax County NewsFairfax County Police said in a tweet that “this closure will impact rush hour traffic,” and drivers should avoid the area. Alternative routes include Interstate 95, the George Washington Parkway and Virginia Route 611.As the sun rose Wednesday, at the intersection of Route 1 and Arlington Drive, dozens of police officers tried to coax the woman out of her vehicle, pleading that they wanted...

UniFirst: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — UniFirst Corp. (UNF) on Wednesday reported profit of $17.8 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Wilmington, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 95 cents.The uniform provider posted revenue of $542.7 million in the period.UniFirst expects full-year earnings to be $5.02 to $5.37 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.21 billion to $2.22 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on UNF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UNFSource

New to Colorado? 20 facts you should know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- From incredible mountain views to endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, the Centennial State is a popular travel destination.Whether you are new to Colorado or interested in the history of our state, here are some facts that you might be able to use to win a game of trivia or impress your friends. What is the difference between altitude and elevation? 10 basic facts about ColoradoHere is a look at 10 basic facts about our state from the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration:Colorado became a state in 1876The nickname of Colorado is The Centennial StateThe state bird of Colorado is the Lark BuntingThe flower of Colorado is the ColumbineThe state tree of Colorado is the Blue SpruceThe state fossil for Colorado is StegosaurusThe state animal is the Rocky Mountain Bighorn SheepThe state fish is the Greenback Cutthroat TroutThe state gemstone is the AquamarineThe state motto is Nil Sine Numine: Nothing Without Divine Will or Providence Sorry, yo...

What Colorado's new workforce, household finances look like

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The post-COVID Colorado household profile is one with recent arrivals of high-paying jobs and deep pockets, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data. The 10 most expensive homes in Denver Colorado was one of the nation's most moved-to states through the 2010s, and as of 2021, it was one of the states with the highest share of recent non-local residents, according to the American Community Survey. Among U.S. states, it has the highest share of occupied housing units that were moved into in 2019 or later. It had the sixth-highest share of people who lived in a different state in the past year. Colorado's new household profile is more well-to-do than most states.The Centennial State now has some of the nation's highest income levels. It ranks seventh in the U.S. for the median family income, which was $102,073 in 2021. It is one of only nine states with a median family income of over $100,000, ranking just below Washington and above Hawaii. It ranks ninth...

FDA approves first over-the-counter drug for opioid overdose reversal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

(The Hill) -- The first ever over-the-counter version of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, a move that could dramatically increase access to the lifesaving medication.The FDA approved Narcan, the brand name version of the drug manufactured by Emergent BioSolutions.Naloxone is a medicine that can help reduce opioid overdose deaths and when administered timely, usually within minutes of the first signs of an overdose, can counter the effects. American IQs rose 30 points in the last century. Now, they may be falling. According to the FDA, prescription Narcan is currently the most commonly sold emergency treatment for opioid overdose in U.S. pharmacies. It was first approved in 2015 to treat known or suspected opioid overdoses for people of all ages, including newborns. Until now, it was only available with a prescription, though all 50 states have found workarounds to make the drug available at ...

Shooting investigation underway in NW Miami-Dade neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:11 GMT

Miami-Dade Police officers are investigating a neighborhood in Northwest Miami-Dade after a man was shot on Wednesday morning. Reports of shots fired were called in around 6 a.m. and now police officers are investigating a house on Northwest 44th Street near Northwest 22nd Avenue.Just after 6 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported a man to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.Authorities blocked off the street while they searched a car that was parked near the home they investigated. Evidence markers were seen next to the vehicle, which normally indicates some kind of shooting.Neighbors expressed concern and said the car belongs to an older man who lives in the house under investigation. They do not know if he is connected to this incident. Police have not released information on a possible suspect.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.