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Here's where sweeping heat is closing U.S. schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

(The Hill) – Record-breaking late-summer heat is forcing multiple school districts to shut down their buildings early in the academic year.The National Weather Service said Tuesday a heat wave would "persist in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through Thursday and linger all week in Texas and neighboring states."More than 61 million people are now living under heat advisories, causing mass disruption in school systems across the country. Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey and Missouri have all had K-12 classes disrupted this week over the heat. Three public school systems in Western Massachusetts closed early on Wednesday and canceled classes for Thursday afternoon due to the heat. “These temperatures make teaching and learning especially difficult in the majority of our buildings that are not air conditioned. For that reason, Westfield Public Schools staff and students will be dismissed early the next two da...

Lakers president Jeanie Buss and comedian Jay Mohr marry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss and comedian Jay Mohr have tied the knot. The couple married on Sept. 3 and three days later, Mohr posted a photo from their Malibu beach ceremony on Instagram. "Happiness," he captioned the photo. Jeanie Buss and Jay Mohr married in Malibu on Sept. 3. (Photo: Instagram @jaymohr37).On his Instagram story, he shared a video of the big day from Sahar Whitley of Whitley Events. Mohr can be seen getting very emotional as soon as his bride walks down the aisle. The "Ghost Whisperer" star can be seen covering his mouth with his hands. Among those in attendance was Lakers podcast host Aaron Larsuel. He posted a photo with the blushing bride on Instagram."My brother and sister @jaymohr37 @jeaniebuss had the most beautiful private ceremony in Malibu this evening and made it official. Congrats you two!!!" he wrote. He also credited Linda Rambis, who works with the organization's front office, for "the party of the century!"The groom-to-b...

Danielle Marie Partida Loza Pronounced Dead Following Vehicle Accident near Weedpatch Highway [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

20-Year-Old Woman Dies after Vehicle Crashed into Power Pole Near East Panama LaneBAKERSFIELD, CA (September 6, 2023) – On Saturday evening, police responded to a vehicle accident that killed Danielle Marie Partida Loza.The incident took place near Weedpatch Highway and E Panama Lane, just north of Lamont, just before 8:20 p.m., August 26th.According to the CHP troopers, 20-year-old Loza headed westbound on East Panama Lane in a 2005 Toyota when she made a dangerous turn and veered off the road.As a result, Loza crashed into a wooden power pole, and the Toyota ended up lying on its side with extreme damage.Furthermore, authorities arrived at the scene and found Loza with serious injuries, which led to her death.Moreover, the authorities determined that Loza was not wearing her seatbelt at that time.At this time, the factor that caused the incident was not yet released, and further investigation is still ongoing.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the f...

Scowl Serve Ballistic Beats at 1720

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

A lot of bands are redefining what “hardcore” music means in 2023, and the Santa Cruz, California quartet known as Scowl are one of the most expressive. Refreshingly all over the place, going from speedy guttural punk to witchy alternative rock, Kat Moss (vocals), Malachi Greene (guitar), Bailey Lupo (bass), Cole Gilbert (drums), and Mikey Bifolco (guitar) built a following with the aggressive grinds on their debut album, How Flowers Grow in late 2021, and a relentless touring schedule getting it out there. Road life and experiences inspired a lot on their latest EP Psychic Dance Routine, and saw the band evolve as their sound and live show got attention.With bright green hair and a vocal that easily goes from evil grunt to sultry wail, Moss is a marvel to watch on stage, as many of us first did at this year’s Coachella, both in the desert and on the fest’s You Tube Livestream. The band’s partnership with Taco Bell’s ‘Feed The Beat’ program (which provides touring bands ...

Flash mob summer: How can retail theft stampedes be stopped?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

When brazen groups of thieves in all-black clothes and hoodies sprinted into the Nordstrom at the Topanga Mall, the Yves Saint Laurent store at the Americana on Brand in Glendale and a pop-up Gucci store at South Coast Plaza, 911 calls from startled workers and shoppers came immediately.It wasn’t soon enough.Stealth planning, disguises, sheer ransacking speed – the thieves are in and out in two to four minutes – and getaways in multiple cars mean even a rapid law enforcement response can be too slow.With flash mobs of thieves committing dozens of heists in high-end and other stores around Southern California since early July, the problem became so dire that officials announced a task force focusing on cell tower dumps, surveillance video and other high-tech tools.Arrests are starting to happen. But halting the trend may take more time.“A lot of this stuff happens over social media and that’s how they coordinate with one another. A lot of these individuals don’t even know each other,...

Nick Bosa’s contract: How 49ers have handled star defender since 2019

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

SANTA CLARA – If Nick Bosa eventually lands a contract worth nearly $33 million a year, that would be a fitting number, and not just because  he’d be the NFL’s highest-paid defender.The 49ers originally signed Bosa for that amount … over his first four seasons combined.With talks ongoing for a record-setting extension, with the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year still not reporting to the 49ers, and with the season opener approaching Sunday at Pittsburgh, here is how Bosa’s contract status has unfolded with the 49ers:April 25, 2019: Bosa is in Nashville for the NFL Draft, where he is selected No. 2 overall behind quarterback Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals).July 24, 2019: Bosa signs a four-year, $33.55 million contract that aligns with the NFL’s rookie wage scale.April 25, 2022: The 49ers exercise their fifth-year option on Bosa’s rookie contract, for a $17.9 million salary in 2023.  “We’re going to do everything we can to keep him a part of this organization. He’s a fo...

Tourist dies after being pulled from La Jolla Cove

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

A Nebraska man died after being pulled unconscious from the water at La Jolla Cove.Jared Schreck, 44, of Omaha, had been among a group scuba diving Sunday morning near the beach, said a report from the San Diego County medical examiner.Around 9:30 a.m., some of his companions realized he was not with them and they began searching. He was found submerged, without his breathing regulator in place.The man was pulled to shore, and lifeguards and then paramedics attempted to resuscitate him. He was pronounced dead at a La Jolla hospital.The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be cardiopulmonary arrest with drowning, caused by coronary artery disease.La Jolla Cove is a popular site for beginning scuba divers, known for its kelp forests, underwater caves and marine life including seals and sea lions.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | 13-year-old boy found drowned in Las Vegas floodwaters caused by heavy rain California News | Pilot dies after plane c...

Read the lawsuit former Santa Clara city attorney filed alleging unlawful termination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

Brian Doyle, the former Santa Clara city attorney, has filed suit against the city two years after his firing, saying that the Santa Clara City Council terminated him unlawfully and in retaliation for whistleblowing.Doyle was critical of the San Francisco 49ers management of Levi’s Stadium, saying in his lawsuit that he worked  “to hold the San Francisco 49ers to account.” He said that since his termination he has had difficulty finding work and that when hired as interim city attorney in Merced in June it was for less money than the $332,796 he was paid in 2021.Read the full story about the lawsuit filed against the city. Scroll down to read the lawsuit. View this document on ScribdRelated ArticlesCity Politics | Ex-city attorney, fierce 49ers critic, sues Santa Clara over ‘unlawful’ firing City Politics | Queen Bey or Mayor Bey?: Santa Clara to name Beyonce honorary mayor, give her the key to the city ahead of Levi’s show &n...

Federal court declines to modify SF ban on clearing encampments while appeal pending

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

(BCN) -- A panel of federal appellate judges Tuesday left in place a lower court order that bars San Francisco from using the city's laws against sleeping on the streets to prosecute people who are involuntarily homeless. The short 93-word order resolves, at least for the time being, the city's motion to modify the lower court injunction while the city pursues its appeal of that ruling. The appeals court said its decision was "without prejudice," meaning the city can renew the motion at a later date if circumstances warrant. While both sides characterized the ruling as helpful to their positions, the order appears to kick the most contentious issues down the road for later resolution. Owners of Oakland group homes slapped with lawsuit The case arises from a lawsuit filed against the city in September 2022 by the Coalition on Homelessness, an advocacy group, and a number of individuals, including several who have experienced homelessness. On Dec. 23, 2022, Chief Magistrate Jud...

The death toll from fierce storms and flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria has risen to 13

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:02 GMT

A ferry crosses the Bosphorus in a cloudy morning a day after heavy rains in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. In Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, heavy rain flooded streets and homes in two neighborhoods, leaving at least two dead, according to a statement from the governor's office. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)(AP/Francisco Seco) A ferry crosses the Bosphorus in a cloudy morning a day after heavy rains in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. In Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, heavy rain flooded streets and homes in two neighborhoods, leaving at least two dead, according to a statement from the governor's office. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)(AP/Francisco Seco) ISTANBUL (AP) — The death toll from sever...