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Southern California school board OKs policy banning pride, other flags from schools

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

The Temecula school board approved a policy to limit which flags can be flown on school property, a rule that some called a way to ban pride flags, at its Tuesday night, Sept. 12, meeting.A similar policy was adopted by the Chino Valley Unified School District board in June.The Temecula Valley Unified School District board proposal passed 3-2, with the board’s conservative majority in favor and trustees Allison Barclay and Steven Schwartz voting no.The proposal, which was adopted before an overflow crowd with some small language changes, does not specify which flags are barred. It contains two alterations to the district’s flag protocols.RELATED: Fallout from Sunol school ban on Pride flag, as parents keep kids home and consider recallOne reads: “No flag other than the United States of America and State of California may be displayed on school grounds, including classrooms, unless it is a country, state, or United States military flag used solely for educational purposes within the ...

Teen arrested on suspicion of intentionally striking 3 bicyclists in Southern California, leaving 1 dead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

A teenage driver was arrested on suspicion of intentionally striking three different bicyclists in Huntington Beach in less than an hour late Sunday night, Sept. 10, killing one.A possible motive was not disclosed by police. Nor was the minor’s name or age released.The first hit-and-run collision occurred around 10 p.m. that night when a bicyclist said he was riding near Edwards Street and Warner Avenue when a black Toyota sideswiped him, leaving the cyclist with minor injuries, said Jessica Cuchilla, a police spokeswoman.Around 30 minutes later, another bicyclist was struck a quarter of a mile north of the first, at Brad Drive and Edwards, police said. That cyclist described being aggressively sideswiped by a black Toyota — leading authorities to believe that the collisions were intentional.Another 15 minutes passed and, at Springdale Street and Heil Avenue, a black Toyota sedan then struck Steven Gonzales, a 70-year-old Huntington Beach resident, who was alive when paramedics show...

Robbers take vitamins and medications from California Rite Aid store

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

Three thieves threatened a Rite Aid worker in Brea with pepper spray Wednesday evening during a robbery in which they filled several trash bags with vitamins and over-the-counter medications, police said.The robbery occurred around 7:54 p.m. at 405 West Imperial Highway, near Brea Boulevard. Two men and one woman entered the store, filling multiple trash bags with vitamins and medicine, including GNC supplements, said Brea Police Sgt. Richard Wildman.Police said the thieves reportedly cleared an aisle full of merchandise.No injuries were reported. The robbers fled in a white Jeep Cherokee with a getaway driver, said Wildman.Details on the total value of the items stolen were not immediately available.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Sunnyvale shooting leaves man in critical condition Crime and Public Safety | East Bay woman shot and killed during domestic dispute Crime and Public Safety | Oakland rapper arrested after four months o...

Opinion: How California can give Latinos a bigger voice in government

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

One of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s primary responsibilities is appointing individuals to fill vacancies within state boards and commissions. However, his office lacks a public system to check whether these appointees reflect the communities they are meant to serve.Regrettably, these seats often fail to mirror the diversity inherent to California, particularly when it comes to the underrepresentation of Latinos. Despite making up 39% of the population, Latinos remain marginalized within these appointments, and lack of transparency around data on the governor’s appointments obscures the true extent of this underrepresentation.There is a promising solution before us. Senate Bill 702, authored by state Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, would require the office of the governor to create and publish an annual report on the demographic composition of all appointees made that year to state boards and commissions. This report would offer the transparency needed for targeted advocacy to diversify ...

Builders want to see buyers’ wish lists

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

Homebuyers may wonder how new-home builders determine which features and amenities are best to incorporate into upcoming home plans, master-planned communities and lifestyle amenities.Each new release seems to include exceptional elements. And buyers may not have even considered some of the items important. At least not until they see how the builder can incorporate them.Fortunately, new-home buyers are in luck, given the features of today’s new construction homes in California. And the future new-home buyer whose next home hasn’t even been built or even had its foundation poured may be in even greater luck.That’s because the further out construction is, the more choices on home specifications the buyer has. In some cases, builders may still welcome input about floor plans and design features. That’s especially true with coming-soon communities or master-planned communities that have yet to introduce their next phases.But perhaps there’s a construction or design feature you wish wou...

New Zealand keen to fix the basics in second Rugby World Cup match

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

TOULOUSE, France (AP) — New Zealand should rack up a pile of points against Namibia on Friday in the Rugby World Cup.It has more important needs, though.New Zealand’s set-piece has been unsteady in its last two matches — both historic defeats to France and South Africa — and coach Ian Foster wants his side to start fixing its foundations.The All Blacks are traditionally quick to repair issues, so after the record-sized thrashing from South Africa last month, they were expected to make a statement against France in the World Cup opening match in Paris last Friday. But the same issues persisted, and New Zealand lost a pool game for the first time in tournament history.It has three more pool games — Namibia, Italy, Uruguay — to get its mojo back in time for an expected quarterfinal against probably South Africa or Ireland.“We still want to play (an attacking game) but we also know in those big games that you’ve got to get some basics right,” Foster said.NEW ZEALAND vs NAMIB...

First human case of West Nile virus in Maryland discovered in the Eastern Shore

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

The first human case of the West Nile virus in Maryland has been discovered, state health officials announced on Wednesday.According to the Maryland Department of Health, an adult from the Eastern Shore region tested positive for the virus. The person is currently receiving treatment and is recovering from the infection.The virus is usually transmitted from mosquitoes that feed on infected birds but can also spread “through organ donation, blood transfusion, breastfeeding or from pregnant mother to fetus,” officials said in a release. While most do not develop symptoms, the disease can attack the nervous system, causing those infected to develop a fever, rash, body aches or vomiting.It is not the first trace of the West Nile Virus in Maryland this year. In July, mosquitoes carrying the virus were found in two parts of Anne Arundel County. State officials reported last year an adult in the Baltimore metropolitan area tested positive for the virus.The virus was first detec...

El espeleólogo estadounidense Mark Dickey dice que “definitivamente seguirá explorando cuevas”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

(CNN) — El espeleólogo estadounidense Mark Dickey, rescatado este martes de una de las cuevas más profundas de Turquía tras una operación internacional, dice que “definitivamente seguirá explorando cuevas” y que le encantaría volver a visitar la cueva en la que quedó atrapado.“Definitivamente continuaré explorando cuevas. Hay riesgos en toda vida y en este caso, la emergencia médica que ocurrió fue completamente imprevista, desconocida y única, pero se puede sufrir un accidente automovilístico. Innumerables personas resultan heridas en sus baños, en sus propias bañeras y duchas. ¿Por qué dejaría de explorar? Sinceramente, la espeleología es uno de los deportes más seguros que existen”, dijo Dickey este jueves durante una conferencia de prensa en Mersin, en el sur de Turquía.Dickey había sido parte de un grupo de investigación en una misión de exploración en la cueva de Morca, ubicada en la Cordillera de Tauro en el sur de Turquía, cuando, según los informes, comenz...

Bayer Leverkusen visits Bayern Munich with perfect Bundesliga starts on the line for both

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Despite being so early in the season, Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will return from the international break with a big game on the line.The only two with perfect records in the Bundesliga will meet in Munich on Friday. Leverkusen has racked up 11 goals in three wins and leads Bayern on goal difference. The defending champions, meanwhile, had to fight back to earn a 2-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach in their last game.Leverkusen has impressed with wins over Leipzig, Gladbach and Darmstadt and its strong start to the season has stoked hopes that Bayern finally has a rival that could potentially end its decade of dominance.The Bavarian powerhouse has won every title since 2013.Both teams are being led by new signings in attack — Bayern with England record scorer Harry Kane, and Leverkusen with Nigeria forward Victor Boniface. Together they have been involved in 10 goals for their teams so far.Granit Xhaka is directing play for Leverkusen following his arrival fro...

Driver nearly hits 20 children while leaving Aurora park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:22 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Aurora police have identified an 18-year-old driver who allegedly drove toward 20 kids who were on their way to school Tuesday morning.A nearby security camera captured the SUV leaving Aqua Vista Park, located at 18700 E. Wagon Trail Cir., at around 8:30 a.m. Footage shows the driver nearly hitting one child crossing the street. The car accelerated toward the child who had to run onto the sidewalk.Thankfully, the child was not hurt. US 85 crash kills child who was sitting in someone’s lap Aurora Police said the video does not show the driver speeding near another group of children. According to police, the man nearly hit 20 children before speeding away. However, the kids were able to run onto the sidewalk and were not hit.After police released the video and images of the driver, they received several tips from the community. They were able to identify the driver and the vehicle. Police have made contact with the 18-year-old man. Police did no...