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Almost 71,500 properties lost power across England and Wales during the height of Storm Goretti, according to the National Grid's map of outages. When will Storm Goretti end? Storm Goretti is now on its way out, but will stick around until around midday in some parts of the UK. Another yellow weather warning for rain is in place for Norfolk and areas of eastern England, which will last from 6pm to 9pm today. The Met Office website added: "Storm Goretti’s influence will wane on Friday evening as the system moves to the east of England.

In 2025, the county confirmed a previous measles case that also followed international travel, Merchant noted. In its weekly report, the California Department of Public Health has recorded one measles case statewide in 2026. Measles on the riseCalifornia saw 25 cases of measles in 2025, including Bay Area cases in Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties — contributing to a total of 2,144 confirmed cases nationwide. Last year saw the country’s highest number of measles cases since the disease was eliminated in the year 2000, according to the CDC data. Last year saw the country’s highest number of measles cases since the disease was eliminated in the year 2000, according to the CDC data.

The United Arab Emirates has restricted funding for its students wishing to study at British universities over concerns about extremism on campuses. A list of eligible universities where students from the UAE can receive scholarships for study in the coming academic year has been published and notably excludes all UK institutions. According to reporting in The Times and Financial Times, all UK funding has been limited due to concerns over the presence of the Muslim Brotherhood on UK campuses, which is proscribed as a terrorist group in the UAE. ADVERTISEMENTThe exclusion of UK institutions does not prevent Emirate students from studying in the UK, and those who are able to self-fund will still be able to apply. According to figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency, the number of UAE students studying in the UK doubled between 2017 and 2024 to 8,500.

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. The shooting victims were a man and a woman who were allegedly targeted by federal agents for arrest. • After the second day of a scheduled two-hour vote for a new council president, Portland City Council still has not made a decision. • Portland Police (PPB) say they arrested six people at a demonstration at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Thursday night. PPB said in addition to its usual protest squad, Portland Fire & Rescue and Oregon State Police also assisted them.

On Wednesday, Renee Nicole Good, 37, was killed by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation. Eyewitness footage from various angles shows how the shooting unfolded

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New this morning in Episode 186, topics include: A local day care comes under scrutiny. What next for the canceled Veterans project on Alameda Point? If you can’t see the embedded player, you can listen to this week’s episode (and previous episodes, too!) Or you can ask Alexa, Siri, or Google to “Play the Alameda PostCast podcast” and you’ll hear the latest episode. Scott Piehler hosts and produces Alameda’s only weekly news digest podcast, the Alameda PostCast.

Delays sidewalk repair ordinance, approves CSI Mini-Storage leaseOn January 6, City Council unanimously accepted The Road Home Final Report, the City’s five-year strategic plan to prevent and respond to homelessness. The plan identified key causes of housing instability, including lack of affordable housing, high cost of living, discrimination, and systemic barriers faced by vulnerable populations. Five major focus areas guided implementation: preventing first-time homelessness, reducing chronic homelessness, shortening the duration of homelessness, addressing racial and systemic disparities, and preventing returns to homelessness. Since 2021, the City has built 82 affordable ownership units and 182 affordable rental units, with 816-875 additional units anticipated by 2030. Since 2021, the City has built 82 affordable ownership units and 182 affordable rental units, with 816-875 additional units anticipated by 2030.

A housing provider in Maidenhead has apologised for a slew of rat-related problems in one of its properties that ‘ruined Christmas’ for residents. Jason Dunn lives in Arun House in Kidwells Close, which is run by Riverside housing association (formerly One Housing). “Our appointed pest control contractors have been carrying out visits to the affected properties and communal areas. “We are also continuing to support residents, including helping affected properties prepare for follow-up inspections. “We understand how disruptive incidents like this can be and are doing all we can to fully resolve the issue.”Riverside encourages all affected residents to contact Riverside’s 24/7 Customer Service team with any concerns.

Wong’s backers include Sunset residents who say the road closure has increased traffic on other nearby avenues and major thoroughfares. The supervisor released the draft ballot measure just days after a San Francisco judge dismissed all claims in a lawsuit seeking to overturn Prop K. Plaintiffs said the city failed to conduct an environmental review before opening the park. Park supporters say the road had to change in the near future, regardless of any ballot measure. Critics of the ballot measure also point to how there have already been two ballot measures since 2022 over the road and a lawsuit. Friends of Sunset Dunes, a group working to preserve the park and fight the ballot measure, held a forum on Wednesday night about the issue.

National Quitters Day is today, the point in January when most New Year's resolutions start to crumble. If your healthy habits are already wobbling, you're not alone—but you also don't have to give up. The American Heart Association emphasizes that community support is one of the most powerful tools for sustaining healthy habits. And Farmhouse Collective offers free healthy activities on select Fridays, including Morning Mobility (Jan. 16 and 30) and Yoga (Jan. 23). This is just a handful of opportunities, check our community calendar for more.

Downtown valet parking pilot program begins next Friday, Jan. 16, at nine locations throughout the downtown core. Valet service costs $20 per vehicle during regular hours and $30 during special events. "The City has made a commitment that valet stations and valet parking will not be at the expense of self-parkers," she said. "It will be a significant enhancement of not only the Downtown parking experience but of the Downtown Riverside experience," Penner said. Downtown businesses can purchase pre-paid validation packages for $1,800 covering 100 vehicles, or validate on a per-vehicle basis at the standard $20-$30 rate.

As we settle into 2026, we're eager to shine a spotlight on the neighbors who make our community special. Let's start the year by celebrating the people who make Riverside feel like home. Downtown's University Avenue at Main Street, where a new valet parking program aims to support local businesses and improve the visitor experience. Downtown Riverside gets valet service starting Jan. 16, with attendants parking your car in Garage 6 while you dine or catch a show. Eliud Martínez, the late UC Riverside professor who championed multiethnic literature and for whom Inlandia Institute's annual prize for Latino/a/x authors is named.