by Tom Aizenberg RENO, Nev. — One juvenile has been arrested in connection to the murder in Reno on Thursday night Reno police officers responded to a shooting near W where they found an adult male victim who had been shot Despite emergency medical aid provided by REMSA Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat The identity of the deceased will be released by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office after proper notifications with assistance from the California Highway Patrol and other local agencies the juvenile suspect was located near Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz Police Department SWAT team arrested the suspect without incident News California sea lion Ronan at UC Santa Cruz’s Long Marine Laboratory (Photo by Colleen Reichmuth; NOAA/NMFS 23554) which looks at whether different species are capable of  behaving in ways that show they recognize aspects of music remains a tantalizing field at the intersection of biology and psychology the highly trained California sea lion at UC Santa Cruz who achieved global fame for her ability to bob her head to a beat is finally back: starring in a new study that shows her rhythm is just as precise—if not better—than humans Ronan first shimmied onto the world stage in 2013, when researchers at the university’s Long Marine Laboratory reported that, not only could she bob her head to a beat, but adjust her nods to tempos and music she hadn’t heard before. In this new study published on May 1 in the Nature journal Scientific Reports Ronan’s research team showed that her synchronization was as good or better than humans—and that her consistency in performing the beat-keeping task was better than that of humans To best match Ronan’s way of responding to a beat researchers asked 10 UC Santa Cruz undergraduates to move their preferred arm in a fluid up-and-down motion to the beat of a percussive metronome and 128 beats per minute—with Ronan not previously exposed to 112 and 128 bpms At 120 bpm, Ronan’s most practiced tempo, she on average hits within 15 milliseconds of the beat, according to the new study’s lead author, Peter Cook, a longtime researcher with UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of Marine Sciences Ronan’s variability in timing beat-to-beat is also around 15 milliseconds the blink of a human eye takes about 150 milliseconds with variability of only about a tenth of an eyeblink from cycle to cycle,” said Cook also a comparative neuroscientist at the New College of Florida she might hit the beat five milliseconds early sometimes she might hit it 10 milliseconds late But she’s basically hitting the rhythmic bullseye over and over and over again.” The researchers emphasize that Ronan is in complete control of her participation She is not deprived of food nor punished for choosing not to engage and her training structure reflects this autonomy: She begins each session by climbing onto a designated ramp station where she relaxes while waiting for the experiment to begin she positions herself and signals her readiness to start she is free to return to her pool without any negative consequences Ronan was born in the wild in 2008, but stranded repeatedly due to malnutrition. After three such strandings, and being spotted walking down Highway 1 in 2009, regulatory agencies finally deemed her to be non-releasable. So UC Santa Cruz adopted her in 2010 and she became a permanent member of the Pinniped Lab led by UC Santa Cruz research scientist and adjunct professor Colleen Reichmuth uses cooperative training methods to study behavior and physiology in marine mammals participate in a wide range of projects that help teams explore their amphibious subjects’ inner worlds Examples include studies on learning and memory Ronan isn’t just working on her rhythm everyday in the lab she has participated in about 2,000 rhythm exercises—each lasting just 10 to 15 seconds years went by between these sessions while she focused on other areas of research “She definitely wasn’t overtrained,” Cook said if you added up the amount of rhythmic exposure Ronan has had since she’s been with us it is probably dwarfed by what a typical 1 year old kid has heard.” “One of the most important outcomes of the study is the fact that maturation and experience matter.” Ronan’s original rhythm study was inspired by work by Ani Patel, at Tufts University, along with colleagues who studied intermittent beat keeping in Snowball, a pet cockatoo who spontaneously “danced” to the Backstreet Boys Because humans and cockatoos are both vocal mimics the parrot work led to a theory that brain changes to support vocal learning were required for moving in time to music Sea lions haven’t shown the ability to learn new vocalizations, so Ronan’s 2013 study made a huge splash because it challenged the vocal-learning theory of rhythm some prominent theorists in biomusicality claimed that her performance was not as precise and reliable as human performance They suggested that Ronan might not be doing exactly what humans were she could not rely on the same biological mechanisms for perceiving and moving in time to rhythm That prompted Cook and Reichmuth to test Ronan again to see if she had improved and to compare her performance to people performing a similar task with the same sounds is that Ronan was more precise and consistent at every tempo they tested And in a head-to-head battle of the beats with the UC Santa Cruz students The study’s authors then used the students’ performance to model the theoretical performance of 10,000 humans conducting the same rhythmic behavior.  Ronan was in the 99th percentile for beat-keeping reliability the team says Ronan is “grown up and in her prime” for a female sea lion in managed care the researchers have become extremely attuned to Ronan “One of the most important outcomes of the study is the fact that maturation and experience matter,” Reichmuth said “ It’s not just a test of rhythmic performance It reflects her cognitive behavior and her ability to remember and refine it over time.” Another thing: Ronan also wants to perform well it’s a game she knows how to win,” Reichmuth said “and she likes the fish that come with it.” Ronan’s research progression has had far-reaching impacts in the scientific community contributing to a growing body of work in comparative cognition Her journey from an eager and curious orphaned sea lion to a key figure in rhythm-perception studies has exceeded all expectations Her abilities challenge existing paradigms about which species can perceive and produce rhythm opening new doors for research on the cognitive capacities of animals The team’s 2013 paper inspired follow-up studies across various species As UC Santa Cruz researchers continue to analyze and share findings they remain committed to fostering a broader understanding of rhythm perception across species—and Ronan’s recent work will further that goal.  Ronan’s story is not just about one sea lion A question Cook says he often hears is why can’t dogs dance Our canine companions are frequently exposed to music they don’t seem to respond with rhythmic movements like Ronan Cook responds by asking his own question: How many people try to train their dog to dance in an explicit rhythm-based way “If you’re going to say dogs can’t dance you have to empirically assess that—really give the dog many opportunities to receive very precise feedback on rhythmic movement and see how they do,” Cook said “I would be very surprised if you couldn’t get a border collie to do something like what Ronan does if you spend enough time on it.” But this isn’t about teaching animals a cool party trick for fun What Cook and researchers like him around the globe seek to better understand are the evolution of cognition and the intricate ways in which brains—both human and non-human—process the world around them “Ronan’s new study highlights the importance of experience and really fine-grained training in a controlled laboratory setting to assess these questions,” Cook concludes Other co-authors of the paper include researchers Carson Hood and Andrew Rouse who are also jointly affiliated with UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of Marine Sciences and the New College of Florida This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The 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front fascia now features a more aggressive grille flanked by updated LED headlights that seamlessly integrated into the bodywork bolder color options and a tweaked tailgate completed the exterior makeover Our Limited trim tester came finished in a nice Rockwood Green with black accents the biggest upgrade came in the form of the dual 12.3-inch panoramic digital displays that stretched across the dashboard — a setup lifted directly from Hyundai’s upscale IONIQ models These high-resolution screens handled everything from gauges to infotainment and the new touchscreen interface was sleek Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across all trims for 2025 a very welcome addition for those like us who live by our smartphones Other new features included improved seat materials more sound insulation for a quieter ride and a new gear selector that freed up space in the center console The cabin felt more luxurious than our last encounter with the Santa Cruz Our week started off with regular daily driving to and from our work places and the Santa Cruz proved to be very adept in the city Its compact size (compared to traditional pickups) made it easy to maneuver through traffic and parking lots yet it still offered an elevated driving position and the cargo flexibility of a small truck Our Limited trim test ride came with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive With 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque it had no problem getting up to speed on the freeway or merging with confidence The turbo engine’s power delivery was very smooth and quite strong and the transmission shifted quickly and cleanly Whether we were running errands in Provo or heading out to Spanish Fork for lunch Ride comfort proved to be another highlight Hyundai’s engineers had done a fantastic job tuning the suspension to soak up bumps without feeling floaty The Santa Cruz rode like an SUV but offered the practical benefits of a 4-foot open truck bed complete with a lockable tonneau cover and an in-bed trunk with drain plug — perfect for hauling gear or even for use as an ice box for tailgating Road trip to Ogden with the Standard-Examiner Craig headed north to the Ogden Standard-Examiner office this time to take new managing editor Jared Lloyd up for his first day in his new role he was able to show off the Santa Cruz’s tech and comfort features especially as the sun broke through the early spring clouds on in the afternoon They also made good use of the onboard navigation system which now included real-time traffic data and Google POI integration for 2025 The premium Bose sound system kept the conversation flowing with good tunes in the background and Jared was impressed with the refined and quiet cabin the Santa Cruz parked easily thanks to the surround-view camera system which gives a 360-degree top-down view of the vehicle but it’s packed with features usually found in luxury SUVs Hyundai continued to 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Highway 35/Skyline Boulevard Authorities eventually identified Collier as the suspect and arrested him Sunday morning without incident He was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail "I want to commend our detectives for their incredible dedication and exceptional investigative efforts in bringing a suspect into custody in this tragic case," CHP Golden Gate Division Chief Don Goodbrand said in a statement "The successful outcome would not have been possible without the outstanding partnership of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office We are grateful for their collaboration and unwavering commitment to justice." Get a weekly recap of the latest San Francisco Bay Area housing news with the Housing Deconstructed newsletter A man died after an alleged hit-and-run collision on southbound Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County on Sunday night according to the California Highway Patrol patrol officers were alerted to a crash on Highway 1 north of Scott Creek and near the town of Davenport was walking on the freeway's southbound lane in the area when he was hit by a vehicle The CHP said the pedestrian came to rest on the freeway and might have been struck again by several vehicles traversing through the area He was eventually pronounced dead at the scene "The cause of the crash is still under investigation It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in this crash," the CHP's office in the Santa Cruz area said in a statement the highway's lanes south of Swanton Road near Davenport Landing Beach were closed before they reopened around four hours later The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Coroner's Office will release the identity of the pedestrian Anyone with information about the collision is urged to call the CHP at (831) 219-0200 The Student Sustainability Advisors (SSAs) are excited to host a fundraiser in support of the Sustainability Office May 8 from 3 PM to midnight at Woodstock’s Pizza in downtown Santa Cruz for a night of good food and great company We’re raising funds to support campus-wide sustainability efforts including signature events like Slow Fashion Week and quarterly programs at each residential college These events aim to promote waste reduction and sustainable living through fun Make sure to mention the fundraiser when you order in-person or use the online code “SUSTAIN” and 20% of your order will go directly to the UC Santa Cruz Sustainability Office and enjoy a slice while supporting a greener we can keep sustainability thriving at UC Santa Cruz $245.00 donatedin the past month If you'd like to help with maintaining or developing the website, contact us Publish your stories and upcoming events on Indybay Sorry, you must be using a modern browser with JavaScript enabled to view videos We use cookies and similar technologies to help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a better experience. 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