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Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 3h

'No Kings' = International 'No Tyrants'

19 countries are now joining the #NoKings / #NoTyrants protests in support of the American people on Saturday, October 18! Countries taking part include:
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Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 4h

[New] 'No Tyrants' Netherlands - 10/18/2025 Museumplein Amsterdam, 1pm to 3pm

#NoKings #NoKings2 #NoKingsAmsterdam

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 4h

'No Kings' / "No Kings 2.0' - 10/18/2025

Santa Barbara County
Carpinteria
Lompoc
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
Santa Ynez

Ventura County
Fillmore
Thousand Oaks
Ventura

www.nokings.org

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 4h

'No Kings' protests targeting Trump coming Oct. 18 - 'No Kings 2.0’ protests could draw historic turnout in pushback against Trump, organizers say

"The anger level is way higher" than it was for June protests, which will drive up turnout, organizer says.

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‘No Kings’ protests could draw historic turnout in pushback against Trump, organizers say

"The anger level is way higher" than it was earlier this year, which will drive up turnout, organizer says. GOP accuses protesters of hating America.

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 10h

Scenes of violence in war-torn Portland, Oregon

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 1d

‘No Kings’ protest organizer responds to Republican attacks: ‘It’s gonna be fun’

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Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 1d

#California #Storm > The Evacuation Warning and Shelter in Place Order for the Gifford and Lake Fire burn areas in Santa Barbara County have been CANCELLED.

Stay alert to changing conditions as the storm continues to pass through the region.

#ReadySBC #SantaBarbaraCounty

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 1d

'No Kings'/ 'No Dictators'/' No Tyrants' - October 18, 2025 - worldwide

>2,540 peaceful ( Anti - Trump ) protests across the United States and Europe, in Panama, Mexico & Canada.

Join the Movement, find a event near you > www.nokings.org

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 1d

California storm / mudslide risk - evacuation status

#Palisadesfire
115 properties in Pacific Palisades are under mandatory evacuation order

#LakeFire
Shelter in place order for areas associated with Lake Fire.

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 1d

#California #Storm > The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has issued a SHELTER IN PLACE Order for areas associated with Lake Fire. Possible flash flooding, debris flow. Go to innermost room or higher ground.

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Genasys Protect

Genasys Protect helps you stay safe in an emergency and keeps you safe wherever you go. The data in Genasys Protect comes straight from your local officials, and can tell you about danger nearby and h...

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Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 1d

Explosion at Italian Farmhouse Kills Three Police Officers - Police were raiding the house in northern Italy when the blast caused it to collapse, officials said. More than a dozen officers were injured.

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Explosion at Italian Farmhouse Kills Three Police Officers

The police were raiding the house in northern Italy when the blast caused it to collapse, officials said. More than a dozen officers were injured.

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 1d

Mandatory evacuation ORDERS are being issued for some Los Angeles residents near the #PalisadesFire burn scar ahead of storms moving into Southern California

Live updates > abc7.com/live-updates...

LA County Evacuation map / List of evacuation shelter > lacounty.gov/emergency/

Evacuation warnings, orders issued for Eaton, Palisades burn scar areas ahead of storm

Ahead of showers across Southern California overnight and on Tuesday, evacuation warnings and orders and in place for the Eaton and Palisades burn scar areas.

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 1d

⚠️ EVACUATION WARNING issued for areas in and around the Gifford Fire Burn Scar and the Lake Fire Burn Scar in Santa Barbara County due to potential flooding and debris flow, until further notice. If you feel threatened, leave before the rain begins.
📍Info & Map: ReadySBC.org

#ReadySBC

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 1d

Se ha emitido una ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACIÓN para las áreas dentro y debajo del área quemada por los Incendios Gifford y Lake en el condado de Santa Barbara debido a posibles inundaciones y flujos de escombros. Si se sienten amenazados, deben irse antes de que comience a llover.
mapa: ReadySBC.org/es

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 2d

A small plane crashed onto Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday morning. The westbound side of the highway is closed.

The fixed-wing plane went down on the grassy median around 8:15 a.m. and burst into flames ... no word yet on any injuries.

www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 2d

Train collision in Slovakia: about 100 injured, two in critical condition | УНН >>> share.google/twydkcVgyceh...

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 2d

Gaza City 10/13/2025 - Red Cross vehicles transport hostages, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, following their handover as part of a ceasefire and hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel

📸 REUTERS/DAWOUD ABU ALKAS

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 2d

Remember the days in the month after September - Portland, October 2025

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 2d

🌧️ A major storm is expected in Santa Barbara County (10/13 – 10/15).
📢 Be prepared for possible flooding in low-lying areas, strong winds, hail, lightning, dangerous flash flooding, and shallow debris flows in and near burn areas.
📍 Info: www.ReadySBC.org.
#ReadySBC #SantaBarbaraCounty

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 2d

Se espera una fuerte tormenta del lunes al miércoles
Esté preparado para posibles inundaciones en áreas bajas, vientos fuertes, granizo, relámpagos, inundaciones repentinas peligrosas y flujos de escombros de poca profundidad dentro y cerca de áreas recién quemadas por incendios

www.ReadySBC.org/es

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 3d

Six days until 'No Kings'/ 'No Dictators'/' No Tyrants', October 18, 2025

No Kings 2.0 = 2,545 peaceful protests across the United States, in Mexico, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden

Join the Movement, find a event near you nokings.org

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 3d

US Mass shootings this weekend

Leland, Mississippi
4 dead, 12 injured

Heidelberg, Mississippi
2 deaths, 2 injured

St. Helena Island, South Carolina
4 dead, 20 injured

Anderson, South Carolina
2 deaths, 3 injured

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 3d

#Bucksnort #Explosion #Relief #HickmanCounty #Tennessee

A Go Fund Me has been set up for the families affected by the incident at Accurate Energetic Systems

gofund.me/a5936e4a3

Operation Surround for Hickman-Humphreys County, organized by Dave Campbell

IMPORTANT: I have spoken with a Go Fund Me representative and… Dave Campbell braucht deine Unterstützung für Operation Surround for Hickman-Humphreys County

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 3d

Helicopter crash in Huntington Beach, CA, on Oct 11, 2025

At least 5 injured and transported.

Michael Barthel @mibawi.bsky.social · 3d

Huntington Beach, California - Helicopter crash

The heli has crashed into trees and at a bridge during the "Cars and Copters' event