When Jurnee McKay, 25, imagines having children, a series of scary scenarios pop into her mind: the “horrors” of childbirth, risks associated with pregnancy, a flighty potential partner, exorbitant child care costs. Abortion care restrictions are also on her list of fears. So McKay, a nursing student in Orlando, Florida,...
Rams Receiver Puka Nacua Keeps Same Approach After Breakout Rookie Season
LOS ANGELES — Rams fans were learning to pronounce Puka Nacua's first name during training camp last year. The fans found out quickly and chanted it often last season during Nacua's breakout campaign. As the Rams concluded their third training camp practice at Loyola Marymount on Saturday, Nacua attracted the...
Need Pre-Natal Care? Obria Medical Is Here to Serve Valley Women
One of the key public health problems facing our community is the lack of available prenatal care for lower-income persons. The Obria Medical Clinics of Central California has been addressing this problem, with newfound support from local and national partners, and making a profound difference in our community. In the...
Harris Looks to Maintain Momentum as ‘Honeymoon Phase’ Winds Down
When President Joe Biden said he would drop out of the presidential race just over a week ago, throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, a jolt of energy instantly excited a beleaguered Democratic base. Democrats Rallied Behind Harris The party rallied around Harris, as upbeat memes and positive...
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet Among the Coveted Players Ahead of MLB’s Trade Deadline
PHOENIX — Unless you're the Chicago White Sox — yikes! — there's a lot of parity in Major League Baseball these days. There are very few teams that look invincible. There aren't many teams that are flat-out awful. And since 12 out of the sport's 30 teams will make the...
Eight Injured in Stabbing at Children’s Event in England, 17-Year-Old Suspect Detained
LONDON — At least eight people, some of them children, were injured in a stabbing attack in northwest England on Monday, emergency services said. Police said they detained a 17-year-old male suspect and seized a knife. Bloodied Children Running Away A witness described seeing bloodied children running from a community...
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Smashes R-Rated Record With $205 Million Debut, 8th Biggest Opening Ever
Marvel is back on top with " Deadpool & Wolverine." The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first "Deadpool" ($132 million) and notched a...
49ers Right Guard Spencer Burford Could Miss a Few Weeks With a Broken Right Hand
SANTA CLARA — San Francisco 49ers right guard Spencer Burford will miss a few weeks of training camp with a broken right hand. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday that the team is still deciding whether Burford would need surgery on the hand but estimated he would likely miss about three...
American Swimmer Torri Huske Edges Teammate Gretchen Walsh by Just .04 Seconds in 100 Butterfly
NANTERRE — Torri Huske touched the wall and turned to teammate Gretchen Walsh knowing they each had won an Olympic medal. Both Americans quickly spun their heads around to see the scoreboard to find out who had captured gold. Huske Claims Elusive Olympic Title Huske had her elusive Olympic title,...
Historic Kern County Mining Town Devastated by Borel Fire
The historic mining town of Havilah in Kern County has been nearly destroyed by the Borel Fire, leaving the community facing the difficult challenge of rebuilding, reports SF Gate. Images and video from the weekend reveal the extensive damage inflicted on the town, situated about 60 miles northeast of Bakersfield....