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From beginner-friendly PLA to industrial-grade nylon, these are the best 3D printing filaments.From beginner-friendly PLA to industrial-grade nylon, these are the best 3D printing filaments. From beginner-friendly PLA to industrial-grade nylon, these are the best 3D printing filaments.    Whether you just bought your first 3D printer or want to try out a new filament, there are tons of options out there to choose from. After you’ve prepared your build files and cleaned your build plate, you need to find the best 3D printing filament for your needs. Without the right filament, all of your careful preparation can come to a cloggy,…

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Para leer este artículo en español, haz clic aquí. ​The family that owns La Placita Market in Kearns, called “an anchor in the community,” talk about plans to rebuild after a fire.   Para leer este artículo en español, haz clic aquí. Kearns • The musky odor of soot and charred wood permeated the frigid January air at the corner of Northwest Avenue and 5400 South, in the once-bustling plaza known to locals as “La Placita.” The plaza’s current state — littered with burst soda bottles and scorched glass — is not how Claudia Palacios remembers it. Short summer walks across…

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To read this story in English, click here. ​La familia propietaria de La Placita Market en Kearns, llamada “un ancla en la comunidad”, habla sobre los planes de reconstrucción después de un incendio.   To read this story in English, click here. Kearns • El olor a hollín y madera quemada impregnaba el gélido aire de enero en la esquina de Northwest Avenue y 5400 South, en la plaza que alguna vez fue bulliciosa y que los lugareños conocen como “La Placita”. El estado actual de la plaza —llena de botellas de gaseosa reventadas y vidrios quemados— no es como la…

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The U.S. Marine Corps has now passed its audit for a second straight year while the rest of the Defense Department is still working toward the goal. “Independent auditors verified that the Marine Corps’ financial records are materially accurate, complete, and compliant with federal regulations and issued an unmodified opinion for Fiscal Year 2024,” the service announced in a Feb. 4 statement. The efforts to pass an audit “tell the American people that a dollar invested in the Marine Corps is a dollar well spent,” Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said in the statement. “Make no mistake, passing an…

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ISTANBUL — Turkey’s defense exports totaled $7.1 billion in 2024, a significant increase from $5.5 billion in 2023, according to Haluk Görgün, president of the Defense Industry Agency. The growth reflects the sector’s expanding global footprint reaching 180 countries last year, and it comes as companies here churn out more sophisticated platforms like drones, warships and electronic-warfare systems for the Turkish armed forces. Görgün announced the 2024 results during the Global Defense and Aerospace Industry Strategies Conference, held on the weekend in Antalya, and organized by the Defense and Aerospace Industry Exporters’ Association (SSI) and the Turkish Presidency of Defense…

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Para leer este artículo en español, haz clic aquí. The family that owns La Placita Market in Kearns, called “an anchor in the community,” talk about plans to rebuild after a fire.    Para leer este artículo en español, haz clic aquí. Kearns • The musky odor of soot and charred wood permeated the frigid January air at the corner of Northwest Avenue and 5400 South, in the once-bustling plaza known to locals as “La Placita.” The plaza’s current state — littered with burst soda bottles and scorched glass — is not how Claudia Palacios remembers it. Short summer walks across…

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Planning commission splits on recommending review process be amended.    Sand Hill Property Company Quito Village, a recent mixed-use development in Saratoga, brings 90 housing units to the city. Saratoga’s planning commission recommended that the city council approve new housing development policies that reduce opportunities for public input, drawing pushback from community members and planning commissioners alike. In a split vote, Saratoga’s planning commission recommended that the city council approve new housing development policies that reduce opportunities for public input, drawing pushback from community members and planning commissioners alike. The 4-3 vote, among other things, approved a new process for the review…

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The healthcare system was forced to turn patients away and cancel appointments for a short time following the attack.    NorthBay Health confirmed in a data breach report to regulators in the state of Maine last week that some 569,012 people had their financial, medical and health insurance details compromised in a ransomware attack last year, according to online cybersecurity news reports. According to The Record, a news site by cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, the filing said financial, medical, and health insurance details, as well as Social Security numbers and passport and credit or debit card numbers were stolen following an…

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For those who love animals but don’t have their own pets, consider fostering one or volunteering at a shelter.    Pets can ease feelings of loneliness, especially for those who live alone. (Photo by Lisa Bloch) It’s not hard to figure out who’s an animal lover and who in particular has pets. We talk about them a lot, take endless photos of them, spoil them, worry about them and simply delight in being with them. For years, cat videos have dominated YouTube and both dog and cat photos, videos and stories are hugely popular on other social media sites like Instagram…

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For those who love animals but don’t have their own pets, consider fostering one or volunteering at a shelter.    Pets can ease feelings of loneliness, especially for those who live alone. (Photo by Lisa Bloch) It’s not hard to figure out who’s an animal lover and who in particular has pets. We talk about them a lot, take endless photos of them, spoil them, worry about them and simply delight in being with them. For years, cat videos have dominated YouTube and both dog and cat photos, videos and stories are hugely popular on other social media sites like Instagram…

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Calls police from driveway.    Jan. 31 Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Juveniles on e-bikes cause multiple disturbances in Los Gatos Crime and Public Safety | Cat food, milk called in to Los Gatos police Crime and Public Safety | Man parked in middle of road throws things at drivers who honk at him Crime and Public Safety | Caller reports being hit in the face while walking in Los Gatos Crime and Public Safety | ‘Friendly’ parrot reported lost to Los Gatos police on Christmas BURGLARY: 10:56 a.m. at Bay Tree Apartments on Massol Avenue. A caller reported…

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Calls police from driveway.    Jan. 31 Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Juveniles on e-bikes cause multiple disturbances in Los Gatos Crime and Public Safety | Cat food, milk called in to Los Gatos police Crime and Public Safety | Man parked in middle of road throws things at drivers who honk at him Crime and Public Safety | Caller reports being hit in the face while walking in Los Gatos Crime and Public Safety | ‘Friendly’ parrot reported lost to Los Gatos police on Christmas BURGLARY: 10:56 a.m. at Bay Tree Apartments on Massol Avenue. A caller reported…

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Kyle J. Taylor Foundation facilitates free echocardiograms on National Youth Heart Screening Day.    (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Gina LaBlanc, a retired nurse from San Jose, screens a girl’s heart during National Youth Heart Screening Day at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills on Saturday, Feb. 1. The Los Gatos-based Kyle J. Taylor Foundation and Parent Heart Watch helped organize the event to recognize the importance of early detection for heart conditions that may lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Bay Area youth received free heart screenings on National Youth Heart Screening Day on Feb. 1 at Foothill College. The Los…

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Kyle J. Taylor Foundation facilitates free echocardiograms on National Youth Heart Screening Day.    (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Gina LaBlanc, a retired nurse from San Jose, screens a girl’s heart during National Youth Heart Screening Day at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills on Saturday, Feb. 1. The Los Gatos-based Kyle J. Taylor Foundation and Parent Heart Watch helped organize the event to recognize the importance of early detection for heart conditions that may lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Bay Area youth received free heart screenings on National Youth Heart Screening Day on Feb. 1 at Foothill College. The Los…

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California workers got paid for 33.8 hours weekly in the past year, the shortest in the last 14 years.    California bosses are battling surging labor costs by giving their workers modestly shorter workweeks. Related Articles Economy | Oakland to lay off nearly 100 city workers in ‘hard but necessary’ cuts Economy | Clock ticking toward possible Costco strike Saturday Economy | Clean battery company, consumer electronics maker trim Bay Area jobs Economy | San Jose business leader seeks max benefits for mega sports events Economy | Los Gatos, Monte Sereno still short on police officers My trusty spreadsheet reviewed state…

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California workers got paid for 33.8 hours weekly in the past year, the shortest in the last 14 years.    California bosses are battling surging labor costs by giving their workers modestly shorter workweeks. Related Articles Economy | Oakland to lay off nearly 100 city workers in ‘hard but necessary’ cuts Economy | Clock ticking toward possible Costco strike Saturday Economy | Clean battery company, consumer electronics maker trim Bay Area jobs Economy | San Jose business leader seeks max benefits for mega sports events Economy | Los Gatos, Monte Sereno still short on police officers My trusty spreadsheet reviewed state…

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A break in the storm is expected Wednesday before a final round of rain falls Thursday.    The heaviest Bay Area storm system in a string of three of them is forecast to bring with it Tuesday everything that might be expected in the dead of winter. Clouds will look even darker and thicker. Winds will whip with ever-increasing speed. Flood waters likely will rise. Rain should pelt much of the Bay Area region. Even thunder, lightning and small hail are possible. Related Articles Weather | Live map: Rain in the Bay Area and a lot of Sierra snow Weather |…

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A break in the storm is expected Wednesday before a final round of rain falls Thursday.    The heaviest Bay Area storm system in a string of three of them is forecast to bring with it Tuesday everything that might be expected in the dead of winter. Clouds will look even darker and thicker. Winds will whip with ever-increasing speed. Flood waters likely will rise. Rain should pelt much of the Bay Area region. Even thunder, lightning and small hail are possible. Related Articles Weather | Live map: Rain in the Bay Area and a lot of Sierra snow Weather |…

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