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By Carlos E. Castañeda

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    SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — An unhoused man in the back alley of a San Jose strip mall died after being run over by a garbage truck early Thursday morning, authorities said.

The incident happened at approximately 4 a.m. Thursday on South Bascom Avenue between Curtner and Camden avenues. The San Jose Police Department said in a press release that officers responded to a report of a collision involving a garbage truck and a pedestrian.

The investigation found that a garbage truck headed west on Shamrock Drive from Bascom Avenue had turned into an alley and hit a man who was lying in the driveway and covered in blankets. The man was taken to a hospital where he died of his injuries, police said.

The driver of the garbage truck remained at the location and was cooperating with the investigation.

It was the city’s 29th fatal collision and 29th traffic death of 2025, along with the 14th pedestrian death of the year.

The Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner withheld the man’s identity until his family could be notified.

Anyone with information about the incident was asked to contact Detective DelliCarpini #4103 of the Police Department’s traffic investigations unit at 4103@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.

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By Stephen Swanson

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    PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota (WCCO) — A spa in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is at the center of a criminal investigation into alleged “black market” Botox treatments.

According to the complaint filed last month in Scott County, the owner of the anti-aging spa, a 59-year-old Prior Lake woman, was using unlicensed Botox-like products and semaglutide weight loss drugs, also known as GLP-1, without the legal authority to do so.

The complaint states a longtime friend of the defendant tipped off authorities last year that she’s not a registered nurse and there was no medical director at the spa. The friend said the defendant told them “she gets Botox really cheap and makes a ton of money.”

A former employee also told authorities she had worked at the spa between 2022 and 2023 and said the defendant “would never let her inject people with Botox” even though she was qualified to do so, and instead did all injections herself, the complaint states.

Both the friend and the former employee also claimed the defendant’s ex-husband told them separately the Botox-like products were unregulated bootlegs.

Another witness told investigators the defendant ordered her products from China and “learned to inject Botox from watching YouTube.” A man who briefly worked as the spa’s former medical director told investigators he reported the defendant to the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice after learning of the allegations.

In July 2025, a former customer told investigators she had “a terrible experience” at the spa during an open house when she had some painful injections of what they believed was Juvederm. The customer later asked the defendant to provide her with the drugs’ lot numbers, which she then gave to the company that makes Juvederm. The company confirmed “those numbers were not their product,” according to the complaint.

The defendant later told investigators she had neurotoxin training in Texas and was unsure if her certification was valid in Minnesota. The complaint states the defendant also claimed that she was “joking” when she said the product was from the “black market,” and blamed a voice text that “got messed up” for the misunderstanding.

She went on to say she was “providing a service to women, her heart is good, and all she does is give,” the complaint states.

The defendant is charged with one count of unlawful practice of medicine, a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail.

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By Zoe Hunt

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    SALINAS, California (KSBW) — Over the weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow a broad range of extended family members to become a child’s caregiver if the parents were to be detained by ICE.

“The thought behind it is to offer some protection for the children of parents who may be detained and ultimately deported. You don’t want to leave the kids out there just stranded,” said attorney Blanca Zarazua.

It’s called the Family Preparedness Plan Act.

The bill expands upon the normal definition of a relative who can sign a caregiver affidavit to include anyone related to the child by blood, adoption, or “affinity within the 5th degree of kinship,” that means people such as great aunts, great uncles, and second cousins.

That designated caregiver then has the ability to make school and medical decisions for the child, if the parents are unable to.

“I would encourage parents and those would-be-caregivers to reach some agreement and maybe even document it, so the caregiver has some backup saying, ‘I didn’t just do this on my own,’” said Zarazua.

Local school districts are urging parents to act now.

They suggest you figure out who you trust to be a caregiver, make sure that person is okay with the responsibility, and let your child’s school know.

“We are encouraging our families to come and complete the family care plan, so that we get this information directly from the families,” said Diana Garcia with Alisal Union School District.

“Whatever they share with us that we can offer support and planning for is best, so we can prevent any circumstances where we are not able to help as efficiently,” said Esteban Hernandez with Salinas City Elementary School District.

Alisal Union School District has community centers at each school open to parents, they can go there for help and more information.

“We have a parent education specialist there with a community school coordinator. They are more than willing to support our families in filling out these care plans,” said Garcia.

It is a temporary agreement. The parents can revoke caregiver rights at any time.

Those opposing the bill argue it will endanger children.

Critics are worried that if parents don’t plan ahead, they might already be gone when the care affidavit is signed, and untrustworthy or dangerous people could step into the role.

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By Lisa Valadez

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    October 15, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Harris County Area Agency on Aging (HCAAA), a division of the Houston Health Department, is providing free assistance to beneficiaries during the annual Medicare open enrollment period. Individuals can compare their Medicare options and make changes to their health or prescription drug coverage for 2026.

Eligible individuals include those who are 65 or older, under 65 with a disability, or living with end-stage renal disease or ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Benefits counselors offer unbiased guidance and do not endorse any specific insurance plan. Appointments are available in-office, virtually via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, and by telephone. Beneficiaries should have the following items on hand during appointments: a Medicare card (if changing current benefits), a list of current medications, an award letter from Social Security or proof of income, and proof of current health insurance.

Open enrollment allows beneficiaries to:

Change their Medicare health or prescription drug coverage for 2026 Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan Return from a Medicare Advantage plan to Original Medicare Choose the plan that best meets their needs for the upcoming year

Participants will also receive information on cost-saving programs, including Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) and Extra Help or Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), which can assist with premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copays. Medicare drug plans cannot charge more than $35 for a one-month supply of covered insulin products, and no deductible applies.

Beneficiaries or their legal representatives can schedule appointments or obtain more information by calling the HCAAA call center at 832-393-4301 or 800-213-8471. For Medicare beneficiaries under age 60, free enrollment assistance is available through the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) by calling 1-855-YES-ADRC (1-855-937-2372).

Open enrollment ends December 7, 2025, with new coverage beginning January 1, 2026. Medicare plans can be previewed online at Medicare.gov.

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By Lisa Valadez

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    October 15, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. and the Houston Astros are teaming up to host the Big League Experience, a youth baseball clinic, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Daikin Park, the Comfort Zone of the Astros. The clinic runs from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and invites local children ages 7–14 to participate in a hands-on morning of baseball activities.

Participants will rotate through stations focused on pitching, batting, and base-running drills, as well as a custom baseball card-making activity. Astros starting pitcher and Houston native Spencer Arrighetti will be on hand to engage with attendees and bring big-league energy to the field. Parents are required to stay and can enjoy the event from the stands while their children participate.

The clinic is part of Daikin and the Astros’ ongoing efforts to keep Houston youth active, engaged, and inspired through sports and community involvement. Parking will be available in official Astros lots, with details provided to registered participants.

Registration for the event opens Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST and spots are limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Families must sign up for the Astros MLB Youth Academy to receive the registration link and confirm participation.

Additional information and registration for the Youth Academy is available at lalink.io/42AJg8Q.

The Big League Experience offers young athletes the opportunity to develop skills, connect with professional players, and enjoy a memorable day at the ballpark, reflecting the shared commitment of Daikin and the Astros to support Houston’s youth both on and off the field.

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By Francis Page, Jr.

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    October 15, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — On Saturday, October 4, more than 500 supporters gathered at The Revaire to celebrate a legacy of mentorship and raise critical funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston. The organization’s 75th Anniversary Gala — An Evening for Potential — raised an estimated $600,000, directly supporting efforts to match over 700 local youth currently waiting for mentors.

The gala served as both a celebration of past accomplishments and a call to action for the future. Attendees enjoyed high-energy performances by The Spazmatics, participated in silent and live auctions, and watched a program highlighting real stories of mentorship and the lasting impact of these relationships. Founded in 1950, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston has connected thousands of young people with mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and inspiration. Research shows that youth paired with mentors are more likely to succeed academically, avoid risky behaviors, and envision brighter futures. The funds raised at the gala will help expand the organization’s capacity to recruit, train, and support mentors, aiming to reduce the current waiting list of youth in the coming year. Additionally, the money will support program innovation, family engagement, and retention initiatives to ensure long-term success for mentoring relationships. About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. For 75 years, the organization has been a cornerstone of youth development in the Houston area, matching caring adult mentors with children who need a trusted ally. More information, including how to volunteer or donate, is available at bbbstx.org.

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