mercurynews--2020-09-12--Ask Amy: I was not the best parent, and now I’m being punished

Dear Amy : My middle child and I struggled during my parenting years .
I always connected with her older brother and younger sister more easily than with her .
I had no idea how much this hurt her until she moved out .
Once during a conversation , she shared many , many incidents showing a lack of affection during her childhood that hurt her .
There is truth to this ; however , at the time I did not see it .
Now that she is an adult , I have tried to “ make up ” for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have been there for her .
She still ( subconsciously ) punishes me .
She is now a doctor , and all through medical school she wrote me loving cards of kindness and appreciation , thanking me for my support and love .
Yet we can hardly be around each other for two days without her picking apart everything that I say or do .
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I am always on eggshells around her .
She is very beautiful and professionally driven .
I know that I annoy her .
I can ’ t figure out if she still has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently distancing herself from me .
This happened after she and I drove several hundreds of miles together to the location of her medical residency .
Even though she lived with me pretty happily for a month beforehand , the trip itself didn ’ t go well .
She says that she doesn ’ t like the person that I am .
This came out of left field .
I don ’ t know how to react .
She ignores my texts .
Should I just give her space ?
Dear Dumbfounded : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make up ” for a lack of affection , neglect , or imbalanced treatment during your daughter ’ s earlier years .
You can only do your best to acknowledge the validity of your daughter ’ s experience , apologize , ask for forgiveness and try to start fresh — as two adults who share a complicated history .
Your daughter is a medical resident , and so she is probably not going to have the extra emotional bandwidth to work on your relationship .
During a very high-stress situation ( headed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job ) , she said something harsh and unkind .
I think you should try to let this incident go , give your daughter space to succeed and heal , and emphasize to her that you are working hard to become the mother she deserves to have .
While the last couple of months of my high school experience were marred by awkward Zoom goodbyes and anticlimactic endings , I kept myself going through it all with the thought that in a few short months , I would be flying off to my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an end , on the very same day all my friends left for college , my university announced the cancellation of all in-person classes and on-campus housing for the entire year .
While my friends all text me about the wonders of college life — the freedom , excitement and new friends that they are making — I sit at home and contemplate the year ahead .
In one moment , I lost my friends from high school , and also the opportunity to meet any new friends at my college for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I make the most of this situation and not feel too envious of my friends , off enjoying their lives in college ?
Dear Sad : I can only imagine what this must feel like .
I could point out how much worse things could be , or point to your own privileges , but — don ’ t you hate it when people do that ?
Envy is a natural , human emotion .
I hope you can turn your envy into action by using this pause to fulfill a personal goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a screenplay , and , in short , to use some of the time you will someday spend socializing to continue to develop personally .
Given how rocky the start of the university year seems to be so far , unfortunately , there is a possibility that your friends will be bouncing back home , due to a COVID-19 outbreak on their campus .
Dear Amy : Responding to your comment that you playing “ Cowboys and Indians ” in childhood was “ despicable , ” parents would make corrections if they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ cops and robbers , ” and it was very similar .
Dear C : Exactly .
That ’ s my point .
Casting Indians always as the “ robbers , ” when they actually had been robbed , is what bothers me so much .
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy @ amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy , P.O .
Box 194 , Freeville , NY 13068 .
You can also follow her on Twitter @ askingamy or Facebook .

Dear Amy: My middle child and I struggled during my parenting years. I always connected with her older brother and younger sister more easily than with her.
I had no idea how much this hurt her until she moved out. Once during a conversation, she shared many, many incidents showing a lack of affection during her childhood that hurt her. There is truth to this; however, at the time I did not see it.
Now that she is an adult, I have tried to “make up” for the pain that I caused her. I have been there for her. She still (subconsciously) punishes me.
She is now a doctor, and all through medical school she wrote me loving cards of kindness and appreciation, thanking me for my support and love. Yet we can hardly be around each other for two days without her picking apart everything that I say or do.
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I am always on eggshells around her. She is very beautiful and professionally driven. I know that I annoy her. I can’t figure out if she still has resentments from her childhood.
She is currently distancing herself from me. This happened after she and I drove several hundreds of miles together to the location of her medical residency. Even though she lived with me pretty happily for a month beforehand, the trip itself didn’t go well.
She says that she doesn’t like the person that I am. This came out of left field.
I don’t know how to react. She ignores my texts.
Should I just give her space?
Dumbfounded
Dear Dumbfounded: First this: You cannot “make up” for a lack of affection, neglect, or imbalanced treatment during your daughter’s earlier years. You can only do your best to acknowledge the validity of your daughter’s experience, apologize, ask for forgiveness and try to start fresh — as two adults who share a complicated history.
Your daughter is a medical resident, and so she is probably not going to have the extra emotional bandwidth to work on your relationship. During a very high-stress situation (headed to a new place with an extremely challenging job), she said something harsh and unkind. I think you should try to let this incident go, give your daughter space to succeed and heal, and emphasize to her that you are working hard to become the mother she deserves to have.
Dear Amy: I am a class of 2020 high school graduate.
While the last couple of months of my high school experience were marred by awkward Zoom goodbyes and anticlimactic endings, I kept myself going through it all with the thought that in a few short months, I would be flying off to my dream college.
As this summer came to an end, on the very same day all my friends left for college, my university announced the cancellation of all in-person classes and on-campus housing for the entire year.
While my friends all text me about the wonders of college life — the freedom, excitement and new friends that they are making — I sit at home and contemplate the year ahead.
In one moment, I lost my friends from high school, and also the opportunity to meet any new friends at my college for at least a year.
How can I make the most of this situation and not feel too envious of my friends, off enjoying their lives in college?
A Sad 18-year-old
Dear Sad: I can only imagine what this must feel like. I could point out how much worse things could be, or point to your own privileges, but — don’t you hate it when people do that?
Envy is a natural, human emotion. I hope you can turn your envy into action by using this pause to fulfill a personal goal: To run a 5K or write a screenplay, and, in short, to use some of the time you will someday spend socializing to continue to develop personally.
Given how rocky the start of the university year seems to be so far, unfortunately, there is a possibility that your friends will be bouncing back home, due to a COVID-19 outbreak on their campus.
Dear Amy: Responding to your comment that you playing “Cowboys and Indians” in childhood was “despicable,” parents would make corrections if they were concerned. Few were.
We played “cops and robbers,” and it was very similar.
C
Dear C: Exactly. That’s my point. Casting Indians always as the “robbers,” when they actually had been robbed, is what bothers me so much.
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.


mercurynews--2020-09-12--Harriette Cole: My co-worker doesn’t work. Should I tell our boss?

She talks a lot and does not have any boundaries .
We both are receptionists at a car dealership , and at least one of us is required to be at the front desk at all times , which is usually me .
She walks around the workplace a lot and will stop at other people ’ s desks to chat .
She will go off to use her phone often , and when she ’ s at the desk , she is not quick to pick up the ringing phones , which means I answer almost every call that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind the work at all — I can actually handle things all on my own , as I always have — but I don ’ t find it fair that she gets a free pass to come in and hang out at work .
Should I say something to her or bring the matter up to my supervisor , or should I say nothing at all ?
Does It All DEAR DOES IT ALL : Start with your co-worker .
Tell her that you would appreciate her help in answering the phones and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the job .
Be blunt .
Tell her that you have noticed that she often is not at her desk and that she leaves much of the work to you .
Ask her to do her part .
If she balks , speak to your manager .
DEAR HARRIETTE : I am an assistant , and my boss is a mess .
He always tries to do everything and multitask ; meanwhile , he mixes up details and is forgetful .
He hired me to help him keep his business in order , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He will give me tasks to complete , but if there are any approvals I need , he takes a long time to give them .
During our meetings , he does not listen to me and always seems to be doing something else .
When I come across some information that he has not informed me of , he tells me he will handle it .
Then , when there are things that are wrong or he has forgotten to do something , he tells me that it is my fault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough .
He is not approachable .
He can never admit he is wrong , so I get blamed .
My boss ’ s behavior is our biggest challenge in the workday .
What can I do ?
DEAR TAKEN FOR GRANTED : Your job , if you choose to remain working for this man , is to create a system that he will consider following to make his life easier .
Perhaps you can design a schedule that recommends times when you will handle scheduling questions , approvals , research — whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a checklist that you both can follow , but you actively check things off and send the list to him daily to show him what has been accomplished .
Set alarms for deadlines so that you can remind him ( and yourself ) far enough in advance so that nobody is late .
Tell him what you are doing so that he can grow to expect it , such as a reminder 10 minutes before a meeting or a project deadline .
Request weekly meetings to review progress .
Be organized and succinct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting him to pay attention .
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS , an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams .
You can send questions to askharriette @ harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication , 1130 Walnut St. , Kansas City , MO 64106 .

DEAR HARRIETTE: My co-worker doesn’t work.
She talks a lot and does not have any boundaries. We both are receptionists at a car dealership, and at least one of us is required to be at the front desk at all times, which is usually me.
She walks around the workplace a lot and will stop at other people’s desks to chat. She will go off to use her phone often, and when she’s at the desk, she is not quick to pick up the ringing phones, which means I answer almost every call that comes in.
I don’t mind the work at all — I can actually handle things all on my own, as I always have — but I don’t find it fair that she gets a free pass to come in and hang out at work.
Should I say something to her or bring the matter up to my supervisor, or should I say nothing at all?
Does It All
DEAR DOES IT ALL: Start with your co-worker. Tell her that you would appreciate her help in answering the phones and doing all of the necessary requirements of the job. Be blunt. Tell her that you have noticed that she often is not at her desk and that she leaves much of the work to you. Ask her to do her part. If she balks, speak to your manager.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am an assistant, and my boss is a mess.
He always tries to do everything and multitask; meanwhile, he mixes up details and is forgetful.
He hired me to help him keep his business in order, but he makes that difficult for me. He will give me tasks to complete, but if there are any approvals I need, he takes a long time to give them. During our meetings, he does not listen to me and always seems to be doing something else. When I come across some information that he has not informed me of, he tells me he will handle it. Then, when there are things that are wrong or he has forgotten to do something, he tells me that it is my fault and that I am not working hard enough.
He is not approachable. He can never admit he is wrong, so I get blamed. My boss’s behavior is our biggest challenge in the workday. What can I do?
Taken for Granted
DEAR TAKEN FOR GRANTED: Your job, if you choose to remain working for this man, is to create a system that he will consider following to make his life easier. Perhaps you can design a schedule that recommends times when you will handle scheduling questions, approvals, research — whatever the tasks at hand are. Create a checklist that you both can follow, but you actively check things off and send the list to him daily to show him what has been accomplished.
Set alarms for deadlines so that you can remind him (and yourself) far enough in advance so that nobody is late. Tell him what you are doing so that he can grow to expect it, such as a reminder 10 minutes before a meeting or a project deadline.
Request weekly meetings to review progress. Be organized and succinct so that you have a chance of getting him to pay attention.
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions to askharriette@harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.


mercurynews--2020-09-12--Miss Manners: I was ambushed into paying for the entire date

DEAR MISS MANNERS : I was invited to go out on a date , just for a bite to eat and a movie .
I was polite and brought flowers .
Then the person who took me out said that I was to pay for everything .
Is that a rude revelation ?
I get stuck with the bill for dinner , a movie and drinks , when the one who asked me out demands that I pay ?
Is that totally right ?
If I ask the person out for coffee or lunch/dinner , I often say that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , then let the other person pick it up the second time .
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What are your thoughts and suggestions ?
GENTLE READER : It is never polite to invite someone to pay for your dinner and evening ’ s entertainment — particularly by ambushing someone into doing so .
Your friend might think that she is adhering to outdated gender roles — or was confused in that regard by the flowers you brought .
But Miss Manners assures you that paying is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invitation .
If the relationship moves forward and the requests become more mutual , alternating the generosity , as you propose , is acceptable .
DEAR MISS MANNERS : Is it ever acceptable to remove food from one ’ s teeth at the table ?
I have extremely uneven teeth , and invariably have food showing after I ’ ve eaten — in places where it can not be dislodged by a sweep of the tongue .
Ordinarily , I retreat to the ladies ’ room immediately following a meal to remove any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serve on a nonprofit board of directors , and in the circumstance of our meetings , I would risk missing important information — or worse , being absent when it is my turn to report .
I carry floss and toothpicks , but was raised that it ’ s extremely rude to conduct this bit of grooming at the table ( although I do see others do it from time to time ) .
Yet I am mortified to think that I might be speaking and smiling among a group with food visible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are not currently meeting in person , but the thought of facing this issue again when in-person meetings are permitted causes some anxiety .
I welcome your advice .
GENTLE READER : Perfect the move of appearing as though you are retrieving something in your purse beneath the seat , and then quickly flossing until you have time to retreat to the ladies ’ room .
Miss Manners warns you that this must be deftly performed so as not to concern your lunch partners that something more untoward is happening under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time at home to practice .
DEAR MISS MANNERS : There is a grandbaby in the family .
The mother is my sister ’ s daughter .
I am not the grandmother ; what is my title ?
GENTLE READER : Great-aunt .
But only time , and your relationship , will tell if Grand ultimately outranks Great .
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website , www.missmanners.com ; to her email , dearmissmanners @ gmail.com ; or through postal mail to Miss Manners , Andrews McMeel Syndication , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MO 64106 .

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was invited to go out on a date, just for a bite to eat and a movie. I was polite and brought flowers. Then the person who took me out said that I was to pay for everything.
Is that a rude revelation? I get stuck with the bill for dinner, a movie and drinks, when the one who asked me out demands that I pay? Is that totally right?
If I ask the person out for coffee or lunch/dinner, I often say that I will pick up the tab the first time, then let the other person pick it up the second time.
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GENTLE READER: It is never polite to invite someone to pay for your dinner and evening’s entertainment — particularly by ambushing someone into doing so.
Your friend might think that she is adhering to outdated gender roles — or was confused in that regard by the flowers you brought.
But Miss Manners assures you that paying is the responsibility of the person who issues the invitation. If the relationship moves forward and the requests become more mutual, alternating the generosity, as you propose, is acceptable.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it ever acceptable to remove food from one’s teeth at the table? I have extremely uneven teeth, and invariably have food showing after I’ve eaten — in places where it cannot be dislodged by a sweep of the tongue.
Ordinarily, I retreat to the ladies’ room immediately following a meal to remove any bits of remaining food. But I serve on a nonprofit board of directors, and in the circumstance of our meetings, I would risk missing important information — or worse, being absent when it is my turn to report.
I carry floss and toothpicks, but was raised that it’s extremely rude to conduct this bit of grooming at the table (although I do see others do it from time to time). Yet I am mortified to think that I might be speaking and smiling among a group with food visible on my teeth.
Of course, we are not currently meeting in person, but the thought of facing this issue again when in-person meetings are permitted causes some anxiety. I welcome your advice.
GENTLE READER: Perfect the move of appearing as though you are retrieving something in your purse beneath the seat, and then quickly flossing until you have time to retreat to the ladies’ room.
Miss Manners warns you that this must be deftly performed so as not to concern your lunch partners that something more untoward is happening under the table. Fortunately, you have lots of time at home to practice.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: There is a grandbaby in the family. The mother is my sister’s daughter. I am not the grandmother; what is my title?
GENTLE READER: Great-aunt. But only time, and your relationship, will tell if Grand ultimately outranks Great.
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.


mercurynews--2020-09-12--Dear Abby: She lets these kids hijack our adult plans

DEAR ABBY : I have a serious issue with my best girlfriend .
We make plans together , adult plans , and then at the last minute , her kids drop the young grandkids off for her to babysit , curtailing any plans we have together .
The past few times , we have changed our plans to a “ kids ” activity .
I have an extremely busy client load , and I ’ m losing income by accommodating my friend ’ s time constraints , which revolve around making her husband ’ s lunch and dinner .
Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am a widow ) , I do understand why she has her priorities .
If her grandkids are there when we have plans , she asks me to pick them up fast food on the way over — on my dime .
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I have kids and grandkids myself , and they are important to me .
I ’ m tired of being held hostage by her adult children who I feel are using her and taking advantage of the “ drop-in day care ” with Nana .
How can I talk to her about our time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intentionally not made plans with my grandkids if she and I have plans , and I would love some reciprocity .
DEAR THROWN : If this happened occasionally , I would advise you to cut your friend some slack .
However , because this happens often , tell her your dates with her are carefully scheduled , and when she changes them at the last minute , it has a negative impact on you economically .
Point out that when you make dates with her , you let your children know they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is an emergency .
And , if the last-minute changes continue , see her less often and arrange to socialize with other friends who appreciate your situation .
DEAR ABBY : I ’ m about to be 22 .
I have been talking to a man around my age for almost six months now .
He tells me how special I am and how much I mean to him , but says he isn ’ t ready for a relationship .
We go on dates and do not have relations with other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ title ” on us will give him accountability he doesn ’ t want .
He claims to be over his ex , but he often mentions her .
I know he was still conversing with her when we first started talking , but he lied about it .
I ’ m not rushing a relationship because I know it takes time to get to know someone , but I want to know if he can see a future with me , and that is a question he will not answer .
I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to let him go , but I can ’ t help but feel as if I am not good enough for him ( which he says is not the case ) .
Should I move on or wait and see what the future holds ?
DEAR IMPATIENT : Stop allowing your insecurity issues affect your common sense .
You are both young , and your relationship has been going on for only six months .
He has been honest by admitting he isn ’ t ready for a relationship or the titles that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer your questions about a future because he doesn ’ t know the answer , so stop pushing him .
He may be more focused on work at this point than romance , and frankly , so should you be .
If nothing has changed in another six months , consider dating others then .
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren , also known as Jeanne Phillips , and was founded by her mother , Pauline Phillips .
Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O .
Box 69440 , Los Angeles @ @ @ @

DEAR ABBY: I have a serious issue with my best girlfriend. We make plans together, adult plans, and then at the last minute, her kids drop the young grandkids off for her to babysit, curtailing any plans we have together. The past few times, we have changed our plans to a “kids” activity.
I have an extremely busy client load, and I’m losing income by accommodating my friend’s time constraints, which revolve around making her husband’s lunch and dinner.
Although I’m single now (I am a widow), I do understand why she has her priorities. If her grandkids are there when we have plans, she asks me to pick them up fast food on the way over — on my dime.
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How can I talk to her about our time being important, too? I have intentionally not made plans with my grandkids if she and I have plans, and I would love some reciprocity.
THROWN UNDER THE BUS
DEAR THROWN: If this happened occasionally, I would advise you to cut your friend some slack. However, because this happens often, tell her your dates with her are carefully scheduled, and when she changes them at the last minute, it has a negative impact on you economically. Point out that when you make dates with her, you let your children know they will have to arrange for another babysitter unless it is an emergency. And, if the last-minute changes continue, see her less often and arrange to socialize with other friends who appreciate your situation.
DEAR ABBY: I’m about to be 22. I have been talking to a man around my age for almost six months now. He tells me how special I am and how much I mean to him, but says he isn’t ready for a relationship. We go on dates and do not have relations with other people. He says putting a “title” on us will give him accountability he doesn’t want.
He claims to be over his ex, but he often mentions her. I know he was still conversing with her when we first started talking, but he lied about it. I’m not rushing a relationship because I know it takes time to get to know someone, but I want to know if he can see a future with me, and that is a question he will not answer.
I have attachment issues and don’t want to let him go, but I can’t help but feel as if I am not good enough for him (which he says is not the case). Should I move on or wait and see what the future holds?
IMPATIENT IN ILLINOIS
DEAR IMPATIENT: Stop allowing your insecurity issues affect your common sense. You are both young, and your relationship has been going on for only six months.
He has been honest by admitting he isn’t ready for a relationship or the titles that go with one. He may not answer your questions about a future because he doesn’t know the answer, so stop pushing him. He may be more focused on work at this point than romance, and frankly, so should you be. If nothing has changed in another six months, consider dating others then.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.


mercurynews--2020-09-13--Latest: Sheriff stops armed people from setting roadblocks

The Latest on wildfires in the U.S. West ( all times local ) : PORTLAND , Ore. — A sheriff in Oregon says authorities responded to reports that armed people in rural areas were setting up roadblocks and demanding identification amid heightened tensions caused by wildfires .
Mike Reese , sheriff of Multnomah County , Oregon ’ s most populous county , said Saturday that deputies told people such activity was illegal and the roadways remained open .
Reese sad authorities have fielded extra patrols .
“ The sheriff ’ s office will not tolerate illegal activity of any kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Earlier this week authorities refuted rumors that anti-fascist activists were setting fires in Oregon .
BERRY CREEK , Calif. — Search and rescue crews have found a puppy amid the rubble of a property destroyed by the deadliest wildfire in California this year .
The Butte County Sheriff ’ s Office said the puppy was covered in soot when it was found hiding Friday in what appears to be parts of a metal engine on a large property in Berry Creek , a tiny hamlet in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to a veterinary ’ s office for treatment of minor burns .
Authorities later learned the owner of the property had several dogs and wasn ’ t able to grab them all before fleeing from the fast-moving flames .
Megan McMann , a spokeswoman for the sheriff ’ s office , says deputies temporarily named the puppy Trooper until it can be reunited with its family .
Nine people , including a 16-year-old boy , have been confirmed dead since lightning-caused fires that started weeks ago merged into a monster that largely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 19 people who remained unaccounted for .
SALEM , Ore. — Oregon ’ s fire marshal has resigned after being placed on leave amid a personnel investigation .
Oregon State Police placed Fire Marshal Jim Walker on leave Friday night , and he resigned Saturday .
In a news release Saturday , State Police Superintendent Travis Hampton said only that a leadership change was needed to face the “ unprecedented crisis ” posed by the wildfires .
Walker did not immediately return a Facebook message from The Associated Press seeking comment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire marshal , has been named to replace him .
In a written statement Saturday , Gov .
Kate Brown said Ruiz-Temple had “ led with grace , transparency and courage ” and that she “ embodies the experience Oregon needs to face this crisis.
” LYON , Ore. — A hero of the movement to preserve old growth forests in the Northwest is missing in one of the many wildfires scorching Oregon .
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that 72-year-old George Atiyeh hasn ’ t been seen since the Beachie Creek fire burned down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Salem , last week .
His daughter , Aniese Mitchell , posted Friday night on Facebook that the family was reporting him as missing .
Atiyeh fought for years in the 1980s to block the U.S. Forest Service from clear-cutting the area around Opal Creek , a pristine area in the Willamette National Forest known for its ancient trees , including a 270-foot tall Douglas fir thought to be 1,000 years old .
Federal legislation protecting the area passed in 1996 .
The Opal Creek area was hit by the same fire that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the extent of the damage there is so far unknown because it remains inaccessible .
His daughter said she last talked to him on Monday night , and that he was determined to stay because he didn ’ t believe he was in danger .
She said search parties had been looking for him .
SACRAMENTO , Calif. — A California woman killed in one of the state ’ s wildfires was known as an animal lover who would often rescue stray dogs and cats .
Authorities confirmed Friday that 77-year-old Millicent Catarancuic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , California .
Catarancuic ’ s nephew , Zygy Roe-Zurz , said she loved animals and had four dogs and several cats at her five acre property in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of San Francisco .
Zurz said Catarancuic was “ sharp as a whip ” and loved to play FreeCell , saying she could win the game in about 80 seconds .
Authorities say nine people have died in the North Complex fire in Northern California .
Zurz said his mother , Suzan Violet Zurz , and his uncle , Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are missing .
Holly Catarancuic , Millicent Catarancuic ’ s daughter , said her mom had lived in Berry Creek for about eight years .
She said her mom had been very happy and the property was a “ safe haven ” for the family .
This item has been updated to correct a name : It ’ s Suzan Violet Zurz , not Susan Zurs .
OREGON CITY , Ore. — A sheriff ’ s deputy in Oregon has been placed on leave after a video surfaced in which he suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” in setting wildfires — a claim that has been debunked by the FBI .
Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts said he placed the deputy on leave after learning of the video , which recorded the deputy referring to “ antifa ” and saying that people ’ s lives and property were at stake because “ these guys got some vendetta.
” The FBI and other law enforcement agencies in the Northwest say they have investigated such reports and found them false .
The deputy ’ s identity was not immediately released .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave pending an investigation of making inappropriate comments and violating policy .
Authorities say having to debunk conspiracy theories and misinformation take valuable resources away from local fire and police agencies working to fight the fires and protect lives .
WASHINGTON – The White House announced Saturday that President Donald Trump will visit California on Monday to receive a briefing on the devastating wildfires that are burning throughout the West Coast .
More than 20 people have died in wind-whipped blazes in California , Oregon and Washington .
In Oregon alone authorities have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3,880 square kilometers ) have burned during recent days , nearly double the size of a typical year and an area larger than Rhode Island .
The Democratic governors of all three states have said the destruction and speed of the blazes are unprecedented and they blamed climate change for making conditions worse .
Washington Gov .
Jay Inslee called the blazes “ climate fires ” rather than wildfires .
“ This is not an act of God , ” Inslee said .
“ This has happened because we have changed the climate.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were helping more than 16,000 firefighters battling 28 major wildfires across California on Saturday .
Containment increased on all the fires , with some quickly approaching full containment .
Nonetheless , gusty winds in the forecast for the far northern part of the state on Sunday have prompted warnings of high fire danger .
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention says wildfires have burned more than 3 million acres in California since the beginning of this year , killing 19 people and destroying over 4,000 structures .
Nine people , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead since lightning-caused fires that started weeks ago merged into a monster that largely destroyed Berry Creek , a tiny hamlet in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of San Francisco .
There was concern that the death toll could climb as crews reach devastated areas .
The Butte County Sheriff ’ s office said 19 people remained unaccounted for .
LYONS , Ore. — Fire crews in Oregon reported making progress on two blazes burning on opposite sides of the state as high temperatures and windy conditions that vexed them earlier in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported that the Almeda Fire in southern Oregon near the California state line was 50 % contained and barely grew overnight .
That blaze had destroyed about 700 structures .
In northern Oregon , crews were able to establish positions to limit the spread of the much larger Beachie Creek Fire in Clackamas County south of Portland .
They also said that better overnight weather limited the blaze ’ s growth .
There were still no estimates of damage from that fire as crews continue to assess the situation .
Authorities have said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ square kilometers ) have burned in Oregon during recent days , nearly double the size of a typical year and an area larger than Rhode Island .
SALEM , Ore. — Oregon ’ s state fire marshal has been placed on paid administrative leave in the midst of devastating wildfires .
State Police Superintendent Travis Hampton made the announcement in a news release Saturday , saying the “ unprecedented crisis ” demanded an urgent response — and that necessitated a leadership change .
Fire Marshal Jim Walker was placed on leave and replaced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the chief deputy state fire marshal .
Walker had served as the fire marshal since 2014 .
SALEM , Ore. — Oregon officials are urging employers to stop or delay outdoor work , including construction and harvesting , with wildfire smoke blanketing the region .
The Pacific Northwest continues to have some of the world ’ s unhealthiest air from fires raging in California , Washington and Oregon .
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Oregon Health Authority say employers must take reasonable steps to protect workers when air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halting outdoor work , letting workers with underlying health conditions stay home , and providing N95 masks , as the masks many workers have worn to guard against COVID do not protect against smoke particles .
“ During this incredibly challenging and evolving emergency , we are encouraging employers—particularly those with outdoor operations—to take all reasonable and necessary precautions and steps to ensure the safety of their employees , ” Oregon OSHA administrator Michael Wood said in a news release .

The Latest on wildfires in the U.S. West (all times local):
6:45 p.m.
CHICO, Calif. — Search and rescue workers found three more bodies in the rubble of a Northern California wildfire, raising the death toll in that fire to 12 and total deaths in the state’s recent blazes to 22.
Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea announced the additional deaths Saturday but did not provide any details. He said 13 people remain unaccounted for.
The fire, which roared into Berry Creek and Feather Falls in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of San Francisco on Tuesday night, destroyed the small town of Berry Creek and other mountain communities in the shadow of a 2018 wildfire that killed 85 people.
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6 pm.
PORTLAND, Ore. — A sheriff in Oregon says authorities responded to reports that armed people in rural areas were setting up roadblocks and demanding identification amid heightened tensions caused by wildfires.
Mike Reese, sheriff of Multnomah County, Oregon’s most populous county, said Saturday that deputies told people such activity was illegal and the roadways remained open. Reese sad authorities have fielded extra patrols.
“The sheriff’s office will not tolerate illegal activity of any kind, including civilian roadblocks,” Reese said.
Earlier this week authorities refuted rumors that anti-fascist activists were setting fires in Oregon.
4:30 p.m.
BERRY CREEK, Calif. — Search and rescue crews have found a puppy amid the rubble of a property destroyed by the deadliest wildfire in California this year.
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office said the puppy was covered in soot when it was found hiding Friday in what appears to be parts of a metal engine on a large property in Berry Creek, a tiny hamlet in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of San Francisco.
The puppy was taken to a veterinary’s office for treatment of minor burns.
Authorities later learned the owner of the property had several dogs and wasn’t able to grab them all before fleeing from the fast-moving flames.
Megan McMann, a spokeswoman for the sheriff’s office, says deputies temporarily named the puppy Trooper until it can be reunited with its family.
Nine people, including a 16-year-old boy, have been confirmed dead since lightning-caused fires that started weeks ago merged into a monster that largely destroyed the town. A search continued for 19 people who remained unaccounted for.
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3 p.m.
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s fire marshal has resigned after being placed on leave amid a personnel investigation.
Oregon State Police placed Fire Marshal Jim Walker on leave Friday night, and he resigned Saturday.
In a news release Saturday, State Police Superintendent Travis Hampton said only that a leadership change was needed to face the “unprecedented crisis” posed by the wildfires.
Walker did not immediately return a Facebook message from The Associated Press seeking comment.
Mariana Ruiz-Temple, the chief deputy state fire marshal, has been named to replace him.
In a written statement Saturday, Gov. Kate Brown said Ruiz-Temple had “led with grace, transparency and courage” and that she “embodies the experience Oregon needs to face this crisis.”
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2:40 p.m.
LYON, Ore. — A hero of the movement to preserve old growth forests in the Northwest is missing in one of the many wildfires scorching Oregon.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that 72-year-old George Atiyeh hasn’t been seen since the Beachie Creek fire burned down his house near Lyon, southeast of Salem, last week. His daughter, Aniese Mitchell, posted Friday night on Facebook that the family was reporting him as missing.
Atiyeh fought for years in the 1980s to block the U.S. Forest Service from clear-cutting the area around Opal Creek, a pristine area in the Willamette National Forest known for its ancient trees, including a 270-foot tall Douglas fir thought to be 1,000 years old. Federal legislation protecting the area passed in 1996.
The Opal Creek area was hit by the same fire that destroyed Atiyeh’s home, but the extent of the damage there is so far unknown because it remains inaccessible.
His daughter said she last talked to him on Monday night, and that he was determined to stay because he didn’t believe he was in danger. She said search parties had been looking for him.
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2 p.m.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California woman killed in one of the state’s wildfires was known as an animal lover who would often rescue stray dogs and cats.
Authorities confirmed Friday that 77-year-old Millicent Catarancuic died near her home in Berry Creek, California. Catarancuic’s nephew, Zygy Roe-Zurz, said she loved animals and had four dogs and several cats at her five acre property in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of San Francisco.
Zurz said Catarancuic was “sharp as a whip” and loved to play FreeCell, saying she could win the game in about 80 seconds.
Authorities say nine people have died in the North Complex fire in Northern California. Zurz said his mother, Suzan Violet Zurz, and his uncle, Phil Rubel, also lived at the property and are missing.
Holly Catarancuic, Millicent Catarancuic’s daughter, said her mom had lived in Berry Creek for about eight years. She said her mom had been very happy and the property was a “safe haven” for the family.
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This item has been updated to correct a name: It’s Suzan Violet Zurz, not Susan Zurs.
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1 p.m.
OREGON CITY, Ore. — A sheriff’s deputy in Oregon has been placed on leave after a video surfaced in which he suggested left-wing activists had been “causing hell” in setting wildfires — a claim that has been debunked by the FBI.
Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts said he placed the deputy on leave after learning of the video, which recorded the deputy referring to “antifa” and saying that people’s lives and property were at stake because “these guys got some vendetta.”
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies in the Northwest say they have investigated such reports and found them false.
The deputy’s identity was not immediately released.
The sheriff said he would be on leave pending an investigation of making inappropriate comments and violating policy.
Authorities say having to debunk conspiracy theories and misinformation take valuable resources away from local fire and police agencies working to fight the fires and protect lives.
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12:05 p.m.
WASHINGTON – The White House announced Saturday that President Donald Trump will visit California on Monday to receive a briefing on the devastating wildfires that are burning throughout the West Coast.
More than 20 people have died in wind-whipped blazes in California, Oregon and Washington. In Oregon alone authorities have said more than 1,500 square miles (3,880 square kilometers) have burned during recent days, nearly double the size of a typical year and an area larger than Rhode Island.
The Democratic governors of all three states have said the destruction and speed of the blazes are unprecedented and they blamed climate change for making conditions worse.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee called the blazes “climate fires” rather than wildfires.
“This is not an act of God,” Inslee said. “This has happened because we have changed the climate.”
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11:55 a.m.
SAN FRANCISCO — Favorable weather conditions were helping more than 16,000 firefighters battling 28 major wildfires across California on Saturday. Containment increased on all the fires, with some quickly approaching full containment. Nonetheless, gusty winds in the forecast for the far northern part of the state on Sunday have prompted warnings of high fire danger.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention says wildfires have burned more than 3 million acres in California since the beginning of this year, killing 19 people and destroying over 4,000 structures.
Nine people, including a 16-year-old boy, have been confirmed dead since lightning-caused fires that started weeks ago merged into a monster that largely destroyed Berry Creek, a tiny hamlet in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of San Francisco. There was concern that the death toll could climb as crews reach devastated areas. The Butte County Sheriff’s office said 19 people remained unaccounted for.
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10:35 a.m.
LYONS, Ore. — Fire crews in Oregon reported making progress on two blazes burning on opposite sides of the state as high temperatures and windy conditions that vexed them earlier in the week eased.
On Saturday morning authorities reported that the Almeda Fire in southern Oregon near the California state line was 50% contained and barely grew overnight. That blaze had destroyed about 700 structures.
In northern Oregon, crews were able to establish positions to limit the spread of the much larger Beachie Creek Fire in Clackamas County south of Portland. They also said that better overnight weather limited the blaze’s growth. There were still no estimates of damage from that fire as crews continue to assess the situation.
Authorities have said more than 1,500 square miles (3,880 square kilometers) have burned in Oregon during recent days, nearly double the size of a typical year and an area larger than Rhode Island.
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10:30 a.m.
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s state fire marshal has been placed on paid administrative leave in the midst of devastating wildfires.
State Police Superintendent Travis Hampton made the announcement in a news release Saturday, saying the “unprecedented crisis” demanded an urgent response — and that necessitated a leadership change.
Fire Marshal Jim Walker was placed on leave and replaced on an acting basis by Mariana Ruiz-Temple, the chief deputy state fire marshal.
Walker had served as the fire marshal since 2014.
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9:35 a.m.
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon officials are urging employers to stop or delay outdoor work, including construction and harvesting, with wildfire smoke blanketing the region.
The Pacific Northwest continues to have some of the world’s unhealthiest air from fires raging in California, Washington and Oregon.
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Oregon Health Authority say employers must take reasonable steps to protect workers when air quality becomes unhealthy. That can include halting outdoor work, letting workers with underlying health conditions stay home, and providing N95 masks, as the masks many workers have worn to guard against COVID do not protect against smoke particles.
“During this incredibly challenging and evolving emergency, we are encouraging employers—particularly those with outdoor operations—to take all reasonable and necessary precautions and steps to ensure the safety of their employees,” Oregon OSHA administrator Michael Wood said in a news release.


mercurynews--2020-09-13--The Latest: Domestic air travel recovers in Wuhan, China

By The Associated Press BEIJING — Domestic air travel in Wuhan , the epicenter of the global coronavirus outbreak , has returned to pre-pandemic levels , authorities say .
The virus was first detected in Wuhan late last year and the city underwent a draconian 76-day lockdown as its hospitals struggled to deal with a tidal wave of cases that required the rapid construction of field hospitals to handle the overflow .
Since re-opening in early April , life has gradually returned to normal and numbers of domestic flights serving the city , as well as the number of passengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the operator of Wuhan Tianhe International airport .
It said 64,700 passengers were transported aboard 500 domestic flights on Friday .
The airport is preparing to eventually resume international passenger flights to destinations such as Seoul , Singapore , Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta , Qu Xiaoni , an airport representative was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua News Agency .
International cargo routes have already re-opened connecting the major industrial city and center of the Chinese auto industry with destinations such as Amsterdam and New Delhi .
China has gone almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of local transmission and on Sunday , the National Health Commission reported just 10 new cases , all of them imported .
Hospitals are treating 151 people for COVID-19 and another 357 people are in isolation after testing positive for the disease without showing any symptoms , the commission said .
China has reported a total of 85,184 cases of COVID-19 with 4,634 deaths .
HERE ’ S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS OUTBREAK — North and South Dakotas lead US in virus growth ; both governors reject mask rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , with Virginia and Virginia Tech postponing their Sept. 19 football opener because of coronavirus issues at Virginia Tech .
— Oxford University says trials of a coronavirus vaccine its developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will resume , days after a pause due to a reported side-effect in a U.K. patient .
— India ’ s confirmed coronavirus tally has crossed 4.6 million after a record surge of 97,570 new cases in 24 hours .
India reported another 1,201 deaths Saturday , bringing total deaths to 77,472 , the third highest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ELSE IS HAPPENING : FRANKFORT , Ky. — A prominent Kentucky infectious disease specialist who was hailed by the governor as a “ front line hero ” has died after a nearly four-month battle against COVID-19 .
Dr. Rebecca Shadowen , who tested positive for the virus on May 13 , died on Friday night , Med Center Health in Bowling Green said .
Gov .
Andy Beshear tweeted Saturday that he was “ heartbroken ” to hear of her death and urged people to follow her advice and “ wear a mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president and CEO of Med Center Health , said Shadowen “ will forever be remembered as a nationally recognized expert who provided the very best care for our patients and community .
She was a dear friend to many.
” Before contracting the virus , Shadowen led Med Center Health ’ s work in National Institute of Health trials of patients ’ treatment for the virus , according to media reports .
Shadowen had said she believed she contracted the virus after an elderly family member received care at home from an infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in its ability to penetrate our homes and communities , ” Shadowen said when announcing in the spring that she had tested positive for the virus .
While battling the virus , she surprised members of the Bowling Green–Warren County Coronavirus Workgroup by joining in a conference call , telling the group : “ It ’ s a great day to be alive.
” She stressed the importance of wearing a mask in public .
In his social media tribute Saturday , Beshear referred to Shadowen as a “ front line hero who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others.
” JEFFERSON CITY , Mo .
— Missouri has topped 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus .
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services ’ coronavirus dashboard cited 1,974 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday , bringing the total since the pandemic began to 101,134 .
The true number is likely much higher since many people with the virus go undiagnosed .
The state also added three new deaths .
All told , 1,704 Missourians have died from COVID-19 .
The number of cases in the state is growing at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that over the seven-day period of Sept. 4-10 , Missouri saw the nation ’ s sixth-highest number of new cases .
PHOENIX — Arizona Department of Health Services officials on Saturday reported more than 600 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 27 additional deaths as the state ’ s coronavirus outbreak continues to slow .
The additional 605 cases increased the statewide total to 208,128 as the death toll increased to 5,315 .
COVID-19-related hospitalizations reported by the department continued to drop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state became a national hot spot in June .
Johns Hopkins University data analyzed by The Associated Press showed drops in seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths over the past two weeks .
The average of daily new cases went from 537 on Aug. 28 to 406 on Friday while the average of daily deaths went from 41 to 20 .
CARSON CITY , Nev. — Nevada health officials on Saturday reported 414 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 10 additional deaths , increasing the statewide totals to 73,220 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johns Hopkins University data analyzed by The Associated Press showed seven-day rolling averages for Nevada ’ s daily new cases and daily deaths dropping over the past two weeks .
The average of daily deaths went from 488 on Aug. 28 to 299 on Friday while the average of daily deaths dropped from 15 to 9 .
EAST LANSING , Mich. — Health officials are strongly recommending Michigan State University students living on or near the school ’ s East Lansing campus self-quarantine because of an outbreak of the coronavirus .
The Ingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third of the 342 people affiliated with the university testing positive for the virus since Aug. 24 attended parties or social gatherings .
At least one third of the gatherings were associated with fraternities or sororities .
The health department says in the three weeks before the surge , only 23 people affiliated with the university had tested positive .
The state has more than 110,800 confirmed cases and more than 6,500 deaths .
BLACKSBURG , Va. — The coronavirus pandemic disrupted college sports again Saturday , with Virginia and Virginia Tech postponing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues at Virginia Tech .
Virginia Tech reported Friday it had 219 positive tests among students and staff for the coronavirus in the previous seven days , putting its total infections at 633 since testing began Aug. 3 .
The numbers have risen steadily since students returned Aug. 24 .
Virginia Tech won ’ t hold football practice for four days .
No makeup date was announced for the game set for Virginia Tech ’ s Lane Stadium .
ANCHORAGE , Alaska — Anchorage will receive federal support to aid in lessening the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There have been 168 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Anchorage ’ s homeless shelters and one death .
Anchorage Health Department Epidemiologist Janet Johnston says about 100 of those cases are associated with an outbreak at the Brother Francis Shelter .
The city was assigned three employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and one from the Department of Housing and Urban Development .
The four federal staffers will help with on-site epidemiology , contact tracing and other management of the city ’ s outbreak .
HONOLULU — The federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team of health care staffers to help contain a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans ’ home in Hawaii .
Officials says 10 residents have died at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo .
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports most of the veteran home ’ s 74 residents have tested positive for the coronavirus after an asymptomatic staffer is thought to have brought it on site .
Sen. Brian Schatz implored the VA this week to help after asserting the home was understaffed and not equipped to halt the outbreak .
The federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor , a facilities engineer , an infectious disease nurse , a safety officer , an industrial hygienist and a nurse manager .
The team will investigate infection control issues at the home and recommend procedures to manage the outbreak .
SIOUX FALLS , S.D .
— Coronavirus infections in the Dakotas are the fastest growing in the nation .
North Dakota and South Dakota have led the country in new cases per capita over the last two weeks , with 470.2 new cases per 100,000 people and 408.1 new cases , respectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tally by Johns Hopkins University .
South Dakota is among the nation ’ s highest in positivity rates for coronavirus tests in the last week at 17 % , according to the COVID Tracking Project .
North Dakota ’ s stands at 5.8 % .
Infections were likely spurred by schools and universities reopening and mass gatherings like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota , which drew hundreds of thousands of people from across the country .
Health experts warn the infections must be contained before health care systems are overwhelmed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Dakota Gov .
Kristi Noem have resisted mask requirements .
The city council in Brookings , South Dakota , moved its meeting to a local arena to accommodate intense interest , with many citizens speaking against it .
The mask requirement ultimately passed , one of the few in the state .
South Dakota has reported 16,117 confirmed cases and 183 deaths ; North Dakota has reported 14,684 confirmed cases and 167 deaths .
Combined , the states have 1.6 million people .
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican says its “ necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Masses as soon as anti-coronavirus measures permit .
The head of the Vatican ’ s liturgy office , Cardinal Robert Sarah , says in a letter to bishops ’ conferences Saturday that virtual liturgies , while useful , were no replacement for the real thing .
He says physical presence by the faithful in churches was “ vital , indispensable , irreplaceable.
” While some Catholic priests claimed coronavirus lockdowns that shuttered churches infringed on their religious liberty , Pope Francis adhered to Italy ’ s strict lockdown .
He halted all public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning liturgies , and at one point even admonished priests who balked at the measures for their “ adolescent resistance.
” Francis had urged the Catholic faithful to obey government coronavirus measures , saying they were responsible for public health .
This week , he was seen wearing a face mask for the first time and has been using hand sanitizer .
In recent weeks , Francis has resumed public gatherings and celebrated a handful of public Masses before limited , socially distanced groups .
LONDON — Britain has recorded more than 3,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
The Department for Health and Social Care show a daily increase of 3,497 new cases , slightly down from Friday ’ s figure of 3,539 , which was the highest since May 17 .
The daily cases reported are more than double those a week or two back , a change that has stoked concerns of a second wave of the virus in the country .
The U.K. has recorded more than 41,600 virus-related deaths , Europe ’ s highest .
The British government says social gatherings in England will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rule-breakers will face fines starting Monday .
ROME — Italy added another 1,501 coronavirus cases to its official count .
The Health Ministry says another six people died in the past day , bringing Italy ’ s official death toll to 35,603 .
Infections have been steadily increasing for the past six weeks , mostly among Italians returning from vacation .
While many infected are asymptomatic , the number of people in the ICU went from 121 to 182 in the past week .
Public health officials indicated in their weekly report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been overwhelmed , but “ the observed tendency might soon reflect greater strain.
” LONDON — Oxford University says trials of a coronavirus vaccine its developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will resume , days after pausing due to a reported side effect in a patient in Britain .
The university says in large trials “ it is expected that some participants will become unwell and every case must be carefully evaluated to ensure careful assessment of safety.
” It says globally some 18,000 individuals have received study vaccines as part of the trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical information about the illness for reasons of participant confidentiality but says it is “ committed to the safety of our participants and the highest standards of conduct in our studies and will continue to monitor safety closely.
” Health experts say pauses in drug trials are commonplace to ensure safety and effectiveness .
AUSTIN , Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 3,488 new coronavirus cases Friday and 144 deaths .
That brought the total confirmed cases to 653,356 and nearly 14,000 confirmed deaths , state health official say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases in Texas is likely higher because many people haven ’ t been tested and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick .
Health officials estimated 71,292 cases are now active , with 3,475 requiring hospitalization .
The number of hospitalizations has been decreasing since peaking in July at 10,893 .
FRANKFORT , Ky. — Kentucky reported nearly 950 new coronavirus cases on Friday , one of the largest daily totals statewide .
Gov .
Andy Beshear reported nine more virus-related deaths , raising the state ’ s confirmed death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases raised Kentucky ’ s total to more than 55,700 .
The Democratic governor has urged people to wear masks in public , practice social distancing , limit gatherings to 10 or fewer , wash hands frequently and limit travel .
Kentucky Republican and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had a similar message Friday about people doing their part .
“ Until this goes away , the single best thing all of us can do — and it ’ s not complicated — is to wear a mask , practice social distancing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a vaccine , that ’ s the only way we can continue to work.
” The state ’ s closely watched positivity rate — a seven-day rolling figure reflecting the average number of tests coming back positive for conronavirus — rose slightly to 4.7 % .
The governor says the state has started the payment process to add $ 400 to the weekly unemployment checks for tens of thousands of people who lost work .
SPRINGFIELD , Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,145 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases came as 30 of 102 counties reached two or more benchmarks that indicate the coronavirus is spreading there .
The cases were from 56,661 tests , resulting in a seven-day statewide positivity rate of 3.9 percent .
There have been 4.6 million tests conducted in Illinois .
The total number of known infections in Illinois is 257,788 , and the statewide confirmed death toll is 8,273 since the start of the pandemic .
BERLIN — Officials in southern Germany say an American woman who lives locally and returned from vacation in Greece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections and increased restrictions in the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen .
The local council says the 26-year-old , who wasn ’ t identified , had visited several local bars .
Council spokesman Stephan Scharf told news agency dpa that she had symptoms and was told to quarantine herself pending the result when she went for a test but failed to do so .
The woman had recently returned from a vacation in Greece .
Scharf corrected information given earlier Saturday that the woman was a tourist who had come from the U.S. All restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close at 10 p.m. for the next week .
Germany , with a population of 83 million , has more than 260,000 confirmed cases and 9,351 deaths .

By The Associated Press
BEIJING — Domestic air travel in Wuhan, the epicenter of the global coronavirus outbreak, has returned to pre-pandemic levels, authorities say.
The virus was first detected in Wuhan late last year and the city underwent a draconian 76-day lockdown as its hospitals struggled to deal with a tidal wave of cases that required the rapid construction of field hospitals to handle the overflow.
Since re-opening in early April, life has gradually returned to normal and numbers of domestic flights serving the city, as well as the number of passengers, had both fully recovered, according to the operator of Wuhan Tianhe International airport. It said 64,700 passengers were transported aboard 500 domestic flights on Friday.
The airport is preparing to eventually resume international passenger flights to destinations such as Seoul, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, Qu Xiaoni, an airport representative was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua News Agency.
International cargo routes have already re-opened connecting the major industrial city and center of the Chinese auto industry with destinations such as Amsterdam and New Delhi.
China has gone almost a month without registering a new case of local transmission and on Sunday, the National Health Commission reported just 10 new cases, all of them imported. Hospitals are treating 151 people for COVID-19 and another 357 people are in isolation after testing positive for the disease without showing any symptoms, the commission said. China has reported a total of 85,184 cases of COVID-19 with 4,634 deaths.
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS OUTBREAK
— North and South Dakotas lead US in virus growth; both governors reject mask rules
— The pandemic disrupted college sports again Saturday, with Virginia and Virginia Tech postponing their Sept. 19 football opener because of coronavirus issues at Virginia Tech.
— Oxford University says trials of a coronavirus vaccine its developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will resume, days after a pause due to a reported side-effect in a U.K. patient.
— India’s confirmed coronavirus tally has crossed 4.6 million after a record surge of 97,570 new cases in 24 hours. India reported another 1,201 deaths Saturday, bringing total deaths to 77,472, the third highest in the world.
— Follow AP’s pandemic coverage at http://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak
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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A prominent Kentucky infectious disease specialist who was hailed by the governor as a “front line hero” has died after a nearly four-month battle against COVID-19.
Dr. Rebecca Shadowen, who tested positive for the virus on May 13, died on Friday night, Med Center Health in Bowling Green said. Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted Saturday that he was “heartbroken” to hear of her death and urged people to follow her advice and “wear a mask in her honor.”
Connie Smith, president and CEO of Med Center Health, said Shadowen “will forever be remembered as a nationally recognized expert who provided the very best care for our patients and community. She was a dear friend to many.”
Before contracting the virus, Shadowen led Med Center Health’s work in National Institute of Health trials of patients’ treatment for the virus, according to media reports.
Shadowen had said she believed she contracted the virus after an elderly family member received care at home from an infected caregiver.
“COVID-19 does not discriminate in its ability to penetrate our homes and communities,” Shadowen said when announcing in the spring that she had tested positive for the virus.
While battling the virus, she surprised members of the Bowling Green–Warren County Coronavirus Workgroup by joining in a conference call, telling the group: “It’s a great day to be alive.” She stressed the importance of wearing a mask in public.
In his social media tribute Saturday, Beshear referred to Shadowen as a “front line hero who worked tirelessly to protect the lives of others.”
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri has topped 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ coronavirus dashboard cited 1,974 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total since the pandemic began to 101,134. The true number is likely much higher since many people with the virus go undiagnosed.
The state also added three new deaths. All told, 1,704 Missourians have died from COVID-19.
The number of cases in the state is growing at a rate faster than most places. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that over the seven-day period of Sept. 4-10, Missouri saw the nation’s sixth-highest number of new cases.
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PHOENIX — Arizona Department of Health Services officials on Saturday reported more than 600 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 27 additional deaths as the state’s coronavirus outbreak continues to slow.
The additional 605 cases increased the statewide total to 208,128 as the death toll increased to 5,315.
COVID-19-related hospitalizations reported by the department continued to drop, a trend that began in July after the state became a national hot spot in June.
Johns Hopkins University data analyzed by The Associated Press showed drops in seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths over the past two weeks.
The average of daily new cases went from 537 on Aug. 28 to 406 on Friday while the average of daily deaths went from 41 to 20.
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CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada health officials on Saturday reported 414 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 10 additional deaths, increasing the statewide totals to 73,220 cases and 1,439 deaths.
Meanwhile, Johns Hopkins University data analyzed by The Associated Press showed seven-day rolling averages for Nevada’s daily new cases and daily deaths dropping over the past two weeks.
The average of daily deaths went from 488 on Aug. 28 to 299 on Friday while the average of daily deaths dropped from 15 to 9.
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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Health officials are strongly recommending Michigan State University students living on or near the school’s East Lansing campus self-quarantine because of an outbreak of the coronavirus.
The Ingham County Health Department says at least a third of the 342 people affiliated with the university testing positive for the virus since Aug. 24 attended parties or social gatherings. At least one third of the gatherings were associated with fraternities or sororities.
The health department says in the three weeks before the surge, only 23 people affiliated with the university had tested positive.
The state has more than 110,800 confirmed cases and more than 6,500 deaths.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. — The coronavirus pandemic disrupted college sports again Saturday, with Virginia and Virginia Tech postponing their Sept. 19 football opener because of issues at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech reported Friday it had 219 positive tests among students and staff for the coronavirus in the previous seven days, putting its total infections at 633 since testing began Aug. 3. The numbers have risen steadily since students returned Aug. 24.
The school hasn’t been releasing athlete-specific results.
Virginia Tech won’t hold football practice for four days. No makeup date was announced for the game set for Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Anchorage will receive federal support to aid in lessening the coronavirus outbreak in its homeless population.
There have been 168 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Anchorage’s homeless shelters and one death. Anchorage Health Department Epidemiologist Janet Johnston says about 100 of those cases are associated with an outbreak at the Brother Francis Shelter.
The city was assigned three employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and one from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The four federal staffers will help with on-site epidemiology, contact tracing and other management of the city’s outbreak.
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HONOLULU — The federal Department of Veterans Affairs has sent a team of health care staffers to help contain a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans’ home in Hawaii.
Officials says 10 residents have died at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports most of the veteran home’s 74 residents have tested positive for the coronavirus after an asymptomatic staffer is thought to have brought it on site.
Sen. Brian Schatz implored the VA this week to help after asserting the home was understaffed and not equipped to halt the outbreak.
The federal health care team includes an infectious disease doctor, a facilities engineer, an infectious disease nurse, a safety officer, an industrial hygienist and a nurse manager.
The team will investigate infection control issues at the home and recommend procedures to manage the outbreak.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Coronavirus infections in the Dakotas are the fastest growing in the nation.
North Dakota and South Dakota have led the country in new cases per capita over the last two weeks, with 470.2 new cases per 100,000 people and 408.1 new cases, respectively. That’s according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
South Dakota is among the nation’s highest in positivity rates for coronavirus tests in the last week at 17%, according to the COVID Tracking Project. North Dakota’s stands at 5.8%.
Infections were likely spurred by schools and universities reopening and mass gatherings like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, which drew hundreds of thousands of people from across the country.
Health experts warn the infections must be contained before health care systems are overwhelmed. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem have resisted mask requirements.
The city council in Brookings, South Dakota, moved its meeting to a local arena to accommodate intense interest, with many citizens speaking against it. The mask requirement ultimately passed, one of the few in the state.
South Dakota has reported 16,117 confirmed cases and 183 deaths; North Dakota has reported 14,684 confirmed cases and 167 deaths. Combined, the states have 1.6 million people.
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VATICAN CITY — The Vatican says its “necessary and urgent” to return to in-person Masses as soon as anti-coronavirus measures permit.
The head of the Vatican’s liturgy office, Cardinal Robert Sarah, says in a letter to bishops’ conferences Saturday that virtual liturgies, while useful, were no replacement for the real thing. He says physical presence by the faithful in churches was “vital, indispensable, irreplaceable.”
While some Catholic priests claimed coronavirus lockdowns that shuttered churches infringed on their religious liberty, Pope Francis adhered to Italy’s strict lockdown. He halted all public Masses at the Vatican and livestreamed his morning liturgies, and at one point even admonished priests who balked at the measures for their “adolescent resistance.”
Francis had urged the Catholic faithful to obey government coronavirus measures, saying they were responsible for public health. This week, he was seen wearing a face mask for the first time and has been using hand sanitizer.
In recent weeks, Francis has resumed public gatherings and celebrated a handful of public Masses before limited, socially distanced groups.
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LONDON — Britain has recorded more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases for the second straight day.
The Department for Health and Social Care show a daily increase of 3,497 new cases, slightly down from Friday’s figure of 3,539, which was the highest since May 17.
The daily cases reported are more than double those a week or two back, a change that has stoked concerns of a second wave of the virus in the country. The U.K. has recorded more than 41,600 virus-related deaths, Europe’s highest.
The British government says social gatherings in England will be limited to six people indoors and outdoors and rule-breakers will face fines starting Monday.
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ROME — Italy added another 1,501 coronavirus cases to its official count.
The Health Ministry says another six people died in the past day, bringing Italy’s official death toll to 35,603.
Infections have been steadily increasing for the past six weeks, mostly among Italians returning from vacation. While many infected are asymptomatic, the number of people in the ICU went from 121 to 182 in the past week.
Public health officials indicated in their weekly report the health care system hasn’t been overwhelmed, but “the observed tendency might soon reflect greater strain.”
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LONDON — Oxford University says trials of a coronavirus vaccine its developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will resume, days after pausing due to a reported side effect in a patient in Britain.
The university says in large trials “it is expected that some participants will become unwell and every case must be carefully evaluated to ensure careful assessment of safety.”
It says globally some 18,000 individuals have received study vaccines as part of the trial. It wouldn’t disclose the medical information about the illness for reasons of participant confidentiality but says it is “committed to the safety of our participants and the highest standards of conduct in our studies and will continue to monitor safety closely.”
Health experts say pauses in drug trials are commonplace to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 3,488 new coronavirus cases Friday and 144 deaths.
That brought the total confirmed cases to 653,356 and nearly 14,000 confirmed deaths, state health official say. However, the true number of cases in Texas is likely higher because many people haven’t been tested and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.
Health officials estimated 71,292 cases are now active, with 3,475 requiring hospitalization. The number of hospitalizations has been decreasing since peaking in July at 10,893.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky reported nearly 950 new coronavirus cases on Friday, one of the largest daily totals statewide.
Gov. Andy Beshear reported nine more virus-related deaths, raising the state’s confirmed death toll 1,044. The 948 newly reported cases raised Kentucky’s total to more than 55,700.
The Democratic governor has urged people to wear masks in public, practice social distancing, limit gatherings to 10 or fewer, wash hands frequently and limit travel.
Kentucky Republican and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had a similar message Friday about people doing their part.
“Until this goes away, the single best thing all of us can do — and it’s not complicated — is to wear a mask, practice social distancing,” McConnell said. “Until we get a vaccine, that’s the only way we can continue to work.”
The state’s closely watched positivity rate — a seven-day rolling figure reflecting the average number of tests coming back positive for conronavirus — rose slightly to 4.7%.
The governor says the state has started the payment process to add $400 to the weekly unemployment checks for tens of thousands of people who lost work.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,145 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and 32 confirmed deaths.
The new Friday cases came as 30 of 102 counties reached two or more benchmarks that indicate the coronavirus is spreading there.
The cases were from 56,661 tests, resulting in a seven-day statewide positivity rate of 3.9 percent. There have been 4.6 million tests conducted in Illinois.
The total number of known infections in Illinois is 257,788, and the statewide confirmed death toll is 8,273 since the start of the pandemic.
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BERLIN — Officials in southern Germany say an American woman who lives locally and returned from vacation in Greece may have caused a spike of coronavirus infections and increased restrictions in the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
The local council says the 26-year-old, who wasn’t identified, had visited several local bars. Council spokesman Stephan Scharf told news agency dpa that she had symptoms and was told to quarantine herself pending the result when she went for a test but failed to do so.
The woman had recently returned from a vacation in Greece. Scharf corrected information given earlier Saturday that the woman was a tourist who had come from the U.S.
All restaurants in the Alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen must close at 10 p.m. for the next week. Germany, with a population of 83 million, has more than 260,000 confirmed cases and 9,351 deaths.
(This story has been corrected to indicate the American woman lived locally in Germany and returned from vacation in Greece. She didn’t arrive recently from the U.S.)
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mercurynews--2020-09-12--On 10-year anniversary of unsolved killing, Berkeley police offer $50,000 reward

BERKELEY — It was his 35th birthday , he was engaged to be married and had recently come to the United States .
But all the hopes and dreams that Ignacio Celedón , a Chilean national known to his friends as Fito , must have had 10 years ago today were snuffed out with the pull of a trigger .
On the one decade anniversary of his slaying at Adeline and Emerson streets near the Berkeley BART station , police on Saturday announced the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case has been increased to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a member of the community will come forward with information .
Even the smallest detail could prove critical in solving this case , ” Berkeley police spokesman Byron White said in a statement .
Celedón and his fiance , Amber Nelson , were walking home from a night of dancing to celebrate his birthday when they were confronted by two robbers .
Celedón was shot , and Nelson was punched in the face .
Their attackers fled in a dark , older model sport utility vehicle , police said .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consulate in San Franciso called the unsolved killing a “ high priority and a matter of concern for the Chilean government .
We deeply regret the tragic death of an innocent young person.
” The Chilean government has , and will continue to work with Berkeley police on the case , the statement said .
“ We request the community and witnesses of the assassination to provide to the Berkley police any information helpful to solve this murder.
, ” the statement said .
“ The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Consulate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep supporting and encouraging an expeditious investigation and prompt solution of this case so that the family of Mr. Celedón can find the peace they deserve.
” Police ask that anyone with information regarding this case call the Berkeley Police Department homicide unit at 510-981-5741 or the 24-hour non-emergency number of 510-981-5900 .

BERKELEY — It was his 35th birthday, he was engaged to be married and had recently come to the United States. But all the hopes and dreams that Ignacio Celedón, a Chilean national known to his friends as Fito, must have had 10 years ago today were snuffed out with the pull of a trigger.
On the one decade anniversary of his slaying at Adeline and Emerson streets near the Berkeley BART station, police on Saturday announced the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case has been increased to $50,000.
“Detectives remain hopeful that a member of the community will come forward with information. Even the smallest detail could prove critical in solving this case,” Berkeley police spokesman Byron White said in a statement.
Celedón and his fiance, Amber Nelson, were walking home from a night of dancing to celebrate his birthday when they were confronted by two robbers. Celedón was shot, and Nelson was punched in the face. Their attackers fled in a dark, older model sport utility vehicle, police said.
In a separate statement issued Saturday, the Chilean consulate in San Francisco called the unsolved killing a “high priority and a matter of concern for the Chilean government. We deeply regret the tragic death of an innocent young person.”
The Chilean government has, and will continue to work with Berkeley police on the case, the statement said.
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Police ask that anyone with information regarding this case call the Berkeley Police Department homicide unit at 510-981-5741 or the 24-hour non-emergency number of 510-981-5900.


mercurynews--2020-09-12--SF lab analyst’s arrest could impact city’s criminal cases

SAN FRANCISCO ( AP ) — A lab analyst at the San Francisco medical examiner ’ s office has been arrested and charged in Utah after authorities say an evidence bag of methamphetamine was found in his car during a traffic stop .
Justin Volk , 40 , has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute , possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia .
He was booked on Aug. 31 and released that same day on $ 10,000 cash bail .
The accusations against Volk could impact hundreds of criminal cases in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The case has resulted in a sweeping review of the office by the city ’ s district attorney .
“ When individual law enforcement officers or staff at the medical examiner ’ s office engage in serious misconduct or potentially criminal misconduct … it substantially undermines my office ’ s ability to prosecute cases , ” said San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin .
Volk did not immediately return the Chronicle ’ s requests for comment .
He has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation , said Bill Barnes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who oversees the medical examiner ’ s office .
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An initial investigation says Volk was involved in 2,500 cases the past eight years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toxicology testing for about 1,200 sexual assaults and 800 DUIs .

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A lab analyst at the San Francisco medical examiner’s office has been arrested and charged in Utah after authorities say an evidence bag of methamphetamine was found in his car during a traffic stop.
Justin Volk, 40, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked on Aug. 31 and released that same day on $10,000 cash bail.
The accusations against Volk could impact hundreds of criminal cases in the city, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The case has resulted in a sweeping review of the office by the city’s district attorney.
“When individual law enforcement officers or staff at the medical examiner’s office engage in serious misconduct or potentially criminal misconduct … it substantially undermines my office’s ability to prosecute cases,” said San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin.
Volk did not immediately return the Chronicle’s requests for comment. He has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, said Bill Barnes, a spokesman for City Administrator Naomi Kelly, who oversees the medical examiner’s office.
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mercurynews--2020-09-12--Preview: A quick look at collaborative multiplayer in Harmonix’s ‘Fuser’

Harmonix offered a glimpse of their upcoming D.J .
game “ Fuser , ” but it was focused on the basics .
The demo showed how players can mix music and blend tunes by hitting the downbeat .
It covered how levels were scored and showed off the technology , which had roots in the developer ’ s lesser-known project “ DropMix.
” The second look at “ Fuser ” focused on the advanced techniques from the later stages , social media components and a collaborative multiplayer .
With the advanced stages , players meet D.J .
Faint Shadow from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shadow ’ s style is more measured and focuses on downtempo trance mixes .
In many ways , “ Fuser ” will teach players about the different D.J .
styles .
Harmonix developers say it was a way to insert musical craft in the level design , but it won ’ t teach players musical theory .
Instead , it will give them a better appreciation for the genre .
The demo also shows how players can add more effects to each track or layer a filter atop the whole song .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracks or push one to the forefront as a solo or from different risers to blend tunes together .
Those advanced elements are especially helpful in the collaborative multiplayer .
That mode supports up to four players making music and eight spectators .
That fourth position can rotate among the crowd .
Players bring their own crate of 24 songs .
They can make a mix and hand it over to the next person .
Although it ’ s supposed to be collaborative , the level of cooperation can vary .
A D.J @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next person by playing some neutral beats before the handoff while another player can stick with their music until the last second , forcing the next mixer to adapt .
When it comes to the audience , they can call out requests for genres or decades of music .
The spectators can also throw out Rhythmojis .
It ’ s a visual way to show the mixer that the crowd appreciates the sound .
It kind of looks like the hearts that spring up during a Periscope or Facebook Live video .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may have wit to make it more than a ‘ Zelda ’ clone • Here ’ s how Kaepernick returned to ‘ Madden ’ even without an NFL contract If players or the crowd enjoy a specific tune , they can take a Snapshot .
This captures a few bars and marks down the exact albums and conditions so that players can analyze why the the mix sounded so good and they can replicate or riff of that .
In addition , they can also capture clips using the console or PC ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media .
“ Fuser ” is scheduled to come out Nov. 10 on PC , Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 4 and Xbox One .

Harmonix offered a glimpse of their upcoming D.J. game “Fuser,” but it was focused on the basics. The demo showed how players can mix music and blend tunes by hitting the downbeat. It covered how levels were scored and showed off the technology, which had roots in the developer’s lesser-known project “DropMix.”
The second look at “Fuser” focused on the advanced techniques from the later stages, social media components and a collaborative multiplayer. With the advanced stages, players meet D.J. Faint Shadow from Mexico City. Unlike other mentors, Shadow’s style is more measured and focuses on downtempo trance mixes.
In many ways, “Fuser” will teach players about the different D.J. styles. Harmonix developers say it was a way to insert musical craft in the level design, but it won’t teach players musical theory. Instead, it will give them a better appreciation for the genre.
The demo also shows how players can add more effects to each track or layer a filter atop the whole song. On top of that, they mute some tracks or push one to the forefront as a solo or from different risers to blend tunes together.
Those advanced elements are especially helpful in the collaborative multiplayer. That mode supports up to four players making music and eight spectators. That fourth position can rotate among the crowd.
Players bring their own crate of 24 songs. They can make a mix and hand it over to the next person. Although it’s supposed to be collaborative, the level of cooperation can vary. A D.J. can make it easy for the next person by playing some neutral beats before the handoff while another player can stick with their music until the last second, forcing the next mixer to adapt.
When it comes to the audience, they can call out requests for genres or decades of music. The spectators can also throw out Rhythmojis. It’s a visual way to show the mixer that the crowd appreciates the sound. It kind of looks like the hearts that spring up during a Periscope or Facebook Live video.
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“Fuser” is scheduled to come out Nov. 10 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.