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Ships asked to reduce speed off San Francisco coast to protect whales
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As endangered whales start emigrate previous San Francisco Bay, there’s a brand new effort to guard them from getting struck by cargo ships, a number one reason behind demise.
From Might 1 to Dec. 15, federal officers are asking vessels to voluntarily scale back their speeds to 10 knots (11 mph) or much less within the Higher Farallones and Cordell Financial institution nationwide marine sanctuaries, an space from San Francisco to Level Enviornment (Mendocino County).
It’s the primary time the federal authorities has requested ships to decelerate in such a big a part of the Northern California coast.
The initiative offers whales “extra time to keep away from a strike,” and makes strikes much less prone to be deadly in the event that they happen, stated William J. Douros, West Coast regional director of the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration workplace of Nationwide Marine Sanctuaries, in a letter additionally signed by representatives of the Coast Guard and the Environmental Safety Company.
This system expands on an current voluntary pace discount zone that’s restricted to delivery zones that go out and in of the bay. The brand new program additionally lengthens the time the voluntary pace discount program is in place by one month; previously it ended Nov. 15.
Blue, humpback and fin whales, that are protected underneath the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Act, are the primary focus of this system.
“Now we have been exhibiting them over time that that was not sufficient, as a result of there have been nonetheless whales hanging round in late November and early December,” stated Jaime Jahncke of the Petaluma group Level Blue Conservation Science, who was a part of a working group that helped spur the suggestions.
NOAA has obligatory vessel pace limits on the East Coast to guard the critically endangered proper whale, however none on the West Coast. In 2019, a voluntary vessel pace discount zone was expanded in Southern California from delivery lanes on the port of Los Angeles to a higher space from Santa Barbara County to Orange County.
This system within the Bay Space relies on observations of whale migration patterns. Blue whale migration, for instance, is especially heavy, particularly proper the place the northern and central delivery lanes finish.
Level Blue Conservation Science estimates that 83 endangered whales are killed yearly by ships on the West Coast, although their our bodies are not often discovered as a result of they sink shortly to the ocean ground.
Jahncke estimates that the brand new protections will tremendously scale back the danger to whales from ship strikes within the area.
“It’s an awesome step ahead to assist whales,” stated Jahncke. “We should always be capable to see the outcomes over the following few years.”
Tara Duggan is a San Francisco Chronicle workers author. E mail: tduggan@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @taraduggan
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Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin secures Rs 400 crore investment in San Francisco visit | Chennai News – Times of India
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NEW DELHI: The chief minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, announced on Sunday that he has secured a Rs 400 crore investment from Ohmium in Chengalpattu district, which will create 500 jobs. This investment aims to nurture the ecosystem for green energy production and promote a sustainable future. Additionally, the Tamil Nadu government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google to set up Artificial Intelligence labs at Guidance to skill 2 million youngsters in AI.
“Another successful day in San Francisco! We’ve secured a Rs 400 crore investment from Ohmium in Chengalpattu district, creating 500 jobs. This marks a significant step in nurturing the ecosystem for green energy production and fuelling a sustainable future!” Stalin posted on X.
On Saturday, Tamil Nadu’s industries minister T R B Rajaa, highlighted the partnership with Google signed during CM Stalin’s visit to Google’s headquarters. The chief minister is currently on an official visit to the United States, aiming to secure support and investments for the state’s economic development.
“With #CMStalinInUS, Tamil Nadu is racing into a new era of tech #RnD, #semiconductors design and #AI!! On our visit to the @Google HQ today, we’ve signed an MoU to set up the ‘#TamilNaduAILabs’ at @Guidance_TN in #Chennai, in partnership with #Google!” Rajaa posted on X.
“With this partnership, we aim to skill 2 MILLION youngsters in AI via Naan Mudhalvan, collaborate with startups, and enable MSMEs and the rural economy. We want our youth to be a future-ready workforce,” he added.
These developments are part of chief minister MK Stalin’s efforts during his official visit to the United States, focussed on enhancing the prosperity and economic development of Tamil Nadu. The collaboration with Ohmium and Google reflects the state government’s commitment to advancing technology and green energy initiatives.
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Reports: 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall shot in San Francisco
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Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers’ first-round draft pick this past spring, reportedly was shot in a robbery attempt Saturday afternoon in San Francisco and is in stable condition, NBC Bay Area reported.
“He’s good. Thank god!!!!” 49ers teammate Deebo Samuel posted on X/Twitter, adding emojis reflecting a prayer and crossed fingers.
Pearsall was shot near Union Square, according to KGO-7’s Dion Lim.
The San Francisco Fire Department was called to deal with a traumatic injury at 3:38 P.M. near Union Square and found two gunshot victims near Geary and Grand Streets, a spokesman told KTVU’s Sal Castaneda, who added that both victims were taken to a local hospital, one in critical condition and one in stable condition. Pearsall’s Rolex watch was targeted in the attempted robbery, Castaneda added, citing multiple sources.
The suspected shooter is in police custody, Supervisor Aaron Peskin’s office told NBC Bay Area’s Gia Vang.
Earlier Saturday, Pearsall signed autographs at a card show at San Francisco’s Cow Palace.
Neither the San Francisco Police Department nor the 49ers immediately returned messages left by this news organization.
Pearsall, 23, is a Phoenix, Arizona native who is entering his first NFL season after playing collegiately at Florida the past two seasons and Arizona State the prior three years.
A shoulder injury has kept Pearsall from practicing the past 3 1/2 weeks, after an offseason hamstring injury delayed his entry into training camp by a week. His left shoulder has a history of partial dislocations dating back to his junior year in college, and he aggravated it in spring practices as well as on Aug. 6.
He’s done conditioning drills on the side as the 49ers prepare for their regular-season opener Sept. 9 against the New York Jets at Levi’s Stadium.
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San Francisco shooting leaves young girl injured, per witness
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A shooting in San Francisco left an 8-year-old girl injured on Friday, according to her father.
The San Francisco Police Department said officers were called to the unit block of Chicago Way at approximately 5:24 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a young girl suffering from injuries, although police did not confirm she was shot. Police only said she was transported to a nearby hospital with “life-threatening injuries.”
Police did not provide other information.
However, according to the girl’s father, the family was setting things up for dinner when a bullet came into the house and hit his daughter.
Officers are still at the scene conducting their investigation.
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