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Paradise deploys warning sirens as 5-year anniversary of deadly fire approaches

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

BY OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ AND HAVEN DALEY | Associated PressPARADISE  — California residents driven from their homes by one of the deadliest wildfires in recent history had one request before they would rebuild in the small mountain town of Paradise: warning sirens to bolster town emergency systems that failed some people before the fast-moving inferno that killed 85.Town officials started testing the new sirens this summer after installation began in spring and as the five-year anniversary of the wildfire that wiped out much of the community approaches this November. There will eventually be 21 sirens erected throughout town that will emit one minute of loud, Hi-Lo warning sounds followed by evacuation instructions.“If you’re going to come back to town, if you’re going to be part of Paradise again, what would make you feel secure and happy and wanting to come back? What do you need?” Paradise Mayor Greg Bolin recalled asking residents after the fire. “Number one on that list was a warni...

School board votes to change mascot at Concord High School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

(KRON) -- The Mount Diablo Unified School District voted Wednesday night to replace Concord High School's current mascot, "The Minutemen", with a bear. Suspect in custody after San Jose police officer shot responding to family disturbance The Minutemen is a revolutionary war soldier armed with a rifle. The debate over a mascot began when the district updated their policy to avoid mascots depicting humans. Some people say changing the mascot would only result in a loss of an unnecessary amount of money and suggested to the school board that they should remove the firearm instead, or add an African American minutemen.

Driverless shuttles give free rides on Treasure Island

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

(KRON) -- Driverless cars have made their way to Treasure Island with the recent opening of a free shuttle service. Treasure Island Loop is funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the County of San Francisco. Loop shuttles can fit up to 10 people at a time and is wheelchair accessible. Although the shuttles don't need a driver, officials say an attendant will be on board at all times.Photo: Treasure Island LoopPhoto: Treasure Island LoopPhoto: Treasure Island LoopThe shuttle will run along a fixed route with a total of seven stops from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Officials say the shuttles would not run during periods of heavy rain or fog. Loop shuttles are expected to arrive every 20 minutes.

Harry Kane set for his first start at Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen on Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane has had an “immediate effect” on Bayern Munich’s locker-room atmosphere and is expected to make his first start for the German champions against Werder Bremen on Friday, Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel said Thursday.Hours after being announced as a Bayern player, the England captain came on as a 64th-minute substitute in Bayern’s 3-0 loss to Leipzig in the German Super Cup on Saturday. Kane indicated Sunday that he might need time to adapt to Bayern after 19 years at Tottenham.Tuchel said Kane will start Friday’s game “if nothing happens today, nothing extraordinary,” and said he was fitting in well with the rest of the Bayern team.“My first impressions of Harry are fantastic. He is a top professional, the quality is outstanding and he’s a fantastic human being, he is very open, he’s first on the training pitch, he is open in the dressing room,” Tuchel said. “I think he has immediate effect in the dressing room with his personality, with h...

Chevy Chase DC Starbucks workers vote to unionize

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

FILE - Starbucks employees and supporters react as votes are read during a union-election watch party Dec. 9, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. Starbucks has fired one of the workers who helped kick off a unionization effort at the company on Friday, March 31. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)(AP/Joshua Bessex) FILE - Starbucks employees and supporters react as votes are read during a union-election watch party Dec. 9, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. Starbucks has fired one of the workers who helped kick off a unionization effort at the company on Friday, March 31. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)(AP/Joshua Bessex) Starbucks workers at the Chevy Chase D.C. location are the latest to vote in favor of union representation.The vote was 13 to...

Solitario: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (AP) — WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (AP) — Solitario Exploration & Royalty Corp. (XPL) on Thursday reported a loss of $1 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Wheat Ridge, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on XPL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/XPLSource

1 man killed, another injured in shooting near Columbia Heights Metro station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

One man was killed and another was critically injured after a shooting outside the Columbia Heights Metro station in Northwest D.C.Officers in the area of the intersection of 14th and Irving streets heard gunshots and later found a man suffering from a gunshot wound around 9:20 p.m. He died on the scene.Another man was found wounded about a block away. He was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.“This is a heavily traveled intersection. There are a lot of people that live, reside and drive through this intersection,” said James Boteler, commander of the D.C. police’s Third District.No suspect information has been released.Anyone with information regarding the shootings is asked to contact police.Below is a map of where the shooting took place. Source

Best practices for starting high school sports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — All Boulder Valley School District students go back to class Thursday, and a lot of students, especially at the high school level, might be looking to participate in a sport and possibly for the first time.If the students haven’t had some sort of sports camp over the summer, there might be an adjustment period for getting back into practicing a sport every day. Jefferson County begins school year with safety as a priority FOX31 spoke to Jeff Katzoff, the owner and physical therapist at Synergy in the Parker area. He also works with high school sports programs as the medical director.Common injuries As schools are starting up a lot of teams are conducting tryouts, but how do parents tell the difference between just a little bit of soreness and an injury that they should actually be concerned about? "Hopefully they've done something. There have been a lot of camps over the summer, especially the incoming freshmen camps that are coming in. So these kids have been, for...

Coach fired for on-field prayers makes return to job after Supreme Court win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

SEATTLE. (WSVN) – A coach who was dismissed from his position in 2015 for on-field prayers has now been reinstated, marking a significant legal victory for Joe Kennedy, the football coach at the center of the controversy. He is back in his role after a prolonged legal battle that reached the Supreme Court of the United States.The initial incident unfolded in 2015 when Coach Joe Kennedy began incorporating prayers on the field with his high school football team before games. The action sparked a debate between religious freedom and school district policies.The Bremerton School District, where Kennedy was employed, issued a directive to him to cease the on-field prayers, citing concerns about the separation of church and state. Despite the district’s instructions, Kennedy persisted in his practice of praying with his players before and after games.The tension between Kennedy’s religious expression and the district’s stance eventually led to the non-renewal of h...

2 dogs protect woman during home invasion in Volusia County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:06 GMT

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) – A daring incident unfolded as a homeowner’s quick thinking and her loyal canine companions thwarted a burglary attempt, resulting in a dramatic standoff with authorities. Marie Gilbert found herself in a startling situation when an unexpected intruder burst through her front door, only to face a fierce response from her vigilant dogs.The events unfolded as Gilbert returned home with her daughter after a coffee outing. What she initially thought was her son knocking urgently on her door turned out to be Anthony Galloway, a stranger to her. Galloway forcefully entered her residence and closed the door behind him, leaving Gilbert, unarmed and home alone, with a split-second decision to make.With limited options at her disposal, Gilbert instinctively commanded her two dogs, Roxy and Willow, to confront the intruder. “I’m like, Girls get him. They were laying right here where they’re at now. So they jumped him,” Gilbert re...